Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1954 volume:

Herewith is presented the story, in pictures and in words, of the people and events, all important elements in our Senior Year, 1953-1954 at Wel- don E. Howitt High School. Editor-in-Chief Natalia Prajmovsky The Nineteen Fifty-Four H I F E The Yearbook WELDON E. H0W1TT HIQH SCHOOL Farmingdale New York Dedication To you, Mr. Weldon E. Howitt, the class of 1954 proudly dedicates this yearbook. You, more than any other person, are responsible for the growth and advancement of education in Farming- dale. When you came here in 1919, you had a graduating class composed of one person; twenty-six years later, when you retired as principal, the senior class had grown to one hundred people. It is not only your many accomplishments in educa- tion that make us think so highly of you; it is also the simpler things, things which sometimes arc inclined to be overlooked. Your hobbies, for example; fishing, photogra- phy, bicycling, hunting, and reading, are also components of your pleasing personality. We have a great respect for you and are indeed proud to have the privilege of dedicating this book to you and to all you have done. Fred B. Paynter Superintendent Mrs. Donnelly Secretary Our schools must be democratically indepen- dent. Freedom from political control and dictation must be assured. Parents and citizens must join the teaching profession in thwarting inroads against public education attacks. All positions in the pub- lic schools must be manned only by those who sup- port the American way of life. The emphasis upon providing equal opportunity for all children, re- gardless of race, religion, economic status of fam- ily or location of homes, must be kept. This is the educational birthright of our youth. It is my hope that you graduates leave us with a thorough understanding of the Democratic Principles upon which our education is based. Good luck and best wishes. Fred B. Paynter 8 The class of 1954 has been a talented group. Many of your members have contributed aca- demically, athletically and otherwise to your school, and your school fervently hopes that it. too. has given in equal measure to your mental and physical growth. Your future development has had its beginning within the walls of your school. As you leave always remember that your teachers will watch your continued growth with interest. Therefore, feel free to return as often as you wish for guidance and advice. Time will show you that some of the finest friends you have had were your teachers. We all wish you every happiness and success. 9 William Van Arnam M rs. Runge Secretary Virginia Talmage William Kinzler Quidance We all know and respect our Guidance Directors, Mrs. Talmage and Mr. Kinzler. During the past four years they have worked with us, arranging our schedules, helping us choose our subjects, and listening to our prob- lems. We arc now leaving high school and many of us are embarking on careers which they, originally, advised. We arc all grateful for their invaluable assistance in the past and wish them the best of everything in the future. 10 Board of Education The Board of Education, led by Mrs. Edward V. Gchrke, President, and Mr. Alfred J. Guthcil, Vice Presi- dent, has been very busy this year, keeping our new school running smoothly and efficiently. Mr. Leonard A. Arnold is the Clerk and Mr. Ed- ward J. Quinn is the Treasurer. The attorney for the Board is Mr. Kendrick C. Smith. Mr. Richard E. Lawson. Mr. Alfred J. Guthcil, Mr Harold G. Thompson, Mr. Kendrick (.. Smith, Mrs. Edward . Gehrke, Mr. Leonard A. Arnold, Mr. Fred Pavnter. Mr. Ernest E. Gilson. II Health Dept. Office Staff Mrs. Penoyar, Dental Hygienist; Miss McGuire, Miss Schwartzinan, Miss DeVine, Miss Di I ullio, Nurse. Absent, Dr. Meyerstein. Miss Von Bargen, Mrs. Losco, Mrs. Floyd, Miss Bates, Mrs. Runge. 12 Cafeteria Staff Maintenance Staff Left to right: Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Frick, Mrs. Left to right: Mr. Cassano, Mr. Cook, Mr. Powell, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Thammr, Mrs. Schultz. DeMarco, Mr. Mack, Mr. Schaller, Mrs. Dillon. Seated. Mr. Young. 13 OMOMOtOtCroOICi|Q OI010tC 3IC) CK OIOtOtOMOIOie)6 The Seniors National Honor Society On March 26, 1954, thirty-four mem- bers of the Senior Class were inducted in- to The National Honor Society. Each per- son received a card and pin portraying a torch and the letters C, S, L, S. These let- ters stand for the four ideals of the society; character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Each student should strive to achieve these ideals throughout his high school years. The people inducted into this socie- ty have successfully done so and can truly be proud of the honor bestowed upon them. Top, left to right: Charles Walter, Ronald Podsiadlo, Eric Erlanson, John Ebcrstein. Second row: Jerry Verdi, Alfred Moore, Meredith Young, Douglas Koch, Kenneth, Stern, Robert Mi en, Michael Testa, Howard Stern, Donald Robcsch, Mary Ann Gabriel, Matthew Beck- er, Virginia Anderson. Third row: Robert Christie, Joline Barbero, Jane Naugle, Barbara Gray, Natalia Prajmovsky, Barbara Ingersoll, Mary Cortes, Barbara De Francis, Carolyn Bausch. Bottom row: Ann Titterton, Carol Schwart man, Shirley Le Van, Loretta Zainbri, Ann Zinnanti, Carol-Marie Runge, Ann Mayerhofer, Joan Rcul, Hazel Schwendler. Senior Class Officers Wynn Haussf.r, President Carol Schwartzman, Secretary Ronny Podsiadlo, Treasurer Absent: Alex Valentb Vice President The Executive Council Back row, I. to r.: Wynn Hausser, Henry Koenigsamen, Ann Titterton, Ralph Camerlengo, Sal Nicosia, Jerry Verdi, Ronny Podsiadlo, Eileen Piat, Shirley LcVan, Front row I. to r: Merry Young, Jane Xaugle, Mary Ann Gabriel, Joline Barbero, Natalia Prajmovsky. 17 Seniors Hf.lf.nf. Aherne politicos; family; neat dresser; worrier. Henry Albers; Henni”; farmer; “Doris”; cars; South Fartn- ingdale. Robert Albertson: “Bob”; Boys’ Leaders Club; Varsity baseball; Block “F” Club; “Ann”; mechanic; dependable. Viola Alstfr: “I-ola”; Dance Band; Honor softball, basketball, volleyball; Girls’ leaders Club; Politicos; Chorus; Senior Play, properties: School Orchestra Prize, 1-2-3; Alster, Digons, and Wendt, Inc.; blush: energetic. Phyllis Anderson: “Phyl”; Intramural hotkey; softball; demure; sweet and quiet; student; sparkling teeth. Thomas Anderson: “Tommy”; South Farmingdale; easy going; car crazy; courteous. ‘Virginia Anderson: “Ginny”; Drama Club; Latin ball; engaged: “Dale”; smart; pretty hair. Faith Andrews: Press Club Drama Clulv usI Pfette, Senior Play; changeable; dimples; the “R.A.W.” girls. J-P Thomas Ai-ickllo: “Tommy”; J. V. football; wrestling; tease; joker; '50 Mercury; “Apples” frown. Edward Arnold: “Max”; Yearbook Stalf, Ass’t. Art Editor; Var- sity basketball; “Shirl”; understanding; smooth; nonchalant. Edward Athree: “Eddie”; J. V. football: nice to everyone; swell guy- Max Bacon: Boys’ Leaders Club; J. V. football; Air Reserves: good worker. Geraldine Bauch: “Jerry”; hockey ;Skyline Staff; Politicos; In- tramural sports; friendly; good sport. Joan Barrkr: engaged. “Ixiuie” contented; friendly. Jolinf. Barbero: “Jo”; Girls’ Leader Club; Skyline Staff; Girls’ Sports Editor; Student Council; Class Executive Council 2-3-4: Yearbook Staff: Biology Club, Vice-President; Politicos, Vice- President; Chorus hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball; “Tony”; Jr. Prom Comm.; Basketball Mgr.; nice to everyone. John Barth el: “Jack”; J. V. baseball: Senior Play, “Henry”; Spanish Club; Intramural basketball; monitor; grin; fun to know; sharp wit: Barthel, Yranian, Weathers, Robold, Inc . 6 Seniors Philip Basilin; “Phil”; Varsity wrestling; Intra, basketball; curly hair; lithe; good guy. •Carolyn Bausch : “Ca”; Yearbook Staff, Asst. Editor; Spanish Club. Vice-Pres.; Skyline Staff; Drama Club; Girls’ Leaden Club; Honor volleyball; basketball, softball; Intra, tennis; Class Exec. Council 3; Student Council; Chorus; “Jack”; a capable future sec- retary; worker; nice disposition. •Matthew Becker: “VVhitie”; Varsity baseball; Intramural bas- ketball: hair; cute; witty remarks. ce Bella via: “Connie ; Skvline Staff; Don”; figure; ftniyniT Berenoer: “Bob”; cowboy belts; levies; quiet. Patricia Betz: “Pat”; reserved and nice; sister, “Mary Lou”; hearty laugh. Valerie Blauert: “Val ; newcomer from Brooklyn; monitor; well groomed; bracelets. Barbara Borer: “Barb”; Y.W.C.A.; Intramural bowling; tall slim; jokes; talkative. ) o o ]cJ Charles Botsch: “C tic halfback; Hicksville ers Club; Block “F” holder; “Jean”; mi ’arsitv rack. football; All-Schclas- Letter football; boys’ I.cad- touchdown record ; relay ma?T Thomas Brady: “Tom”; Varsity track; Block “F” Club; good looking; nice clothes; “Bethpage”; three year graduate. y' Ann Brennan: Red’; Senior Play, “Ellen”; Yearbook staff; In- tramural basketball; nice figure; pleasant to everyone. Lawrence Brown: “Larry”; Intramural basketball; wavy hair; wolf on the loose; jokes. Mary Brown: Intramural bowling; Twirling; nice hair; pretty; Brown Partanna, Inc. Maxine Burke: office helper; shy; good worker; nice; budding author. Edward Butts: “Ed”; Band; Block “F” Club; Varsity football; track, baseball; trombone; musical; nice disposition. Louise Calandra: “The Little One”: Jr. Red Cross; Intramural volleyball, hex key. softball, bowling: Yearbook Staff; Biology' Club; tiny; witty; fingernails; “Levittown”. Seniors «2{ Seniors Ralph Camerlengo: “ Ralphie”; Varsity basketball, golf; football: Student Council, Vice-President; Boys’ Leaders Club; Block F” Club; Junior Class, Vice-President; Class Executive Council 2-3-4; Chorus; Yearbook Staff: snappy dresser; wanderer; flatterer; car trouble. Laurel Candreva: “Larrie”: Jr. Red Cross; Chorus; Intramural basketball, softball; Senior Play, Chairman of Usherettes; easy to get along with; cute laugh. Charles Capell: “Charley”; golf; Intramural basketball; blue eyes; smile; nice guy. Barbara Chandler: “Chan”: Captain of Green Team; Green team, J. V., Varsity cheering; Honor volleyball, basketball: hockey, softball; Intramural tennis; Skyline Staff; Drama Club; Yearbook Staff; Class Executive Council 3; monitor; infectious laugh: knit- ting: peppy. Eileen Chapman: “Leen”; Intra, bowling; Drama Club: Elemen- tary School Office; teachers’ typist; “Joe”; Levittown; trim: brown eyes; “S. S. Kresge’s”; Chapman, Veltri, Kohler Huke, Inc. •Robert Christie “Bob”; Varsity football, basketball, baseball: Boys’ Leaders Club, 2nd Lieut.; Treas. of Sophomore and Junior Classes: Block “F” Club; Student Council; Chorus, Pres.; All-State Chorus; Photography Club; Skyline Staff: Yearbook Staff: Math Club; Senior Play, “Uncle Willis”; “The Boys”; always busy; “Shirley”; A Cappella Choir. Richard Coffey: “Dick”; Yearbook Staff: Varsity football; In- tramural basketball; Auto Mechanics: quiet; grin; “Carol”. Lena Coluciei.lo: brother, “Nu”; sweet and delicate; a smile for all. Jeanette Connolly: “Jan”; office helper; full of the devil; un- perturbed. John Cook: Big John”; All-Scholastic football; Varsity wrestling, football, track; Boys’ leaders Club; Block “F” Club; monitor; “The Boys”; one swell guy. Mary Cortes: “Corts”; Girls’ leaders Club; Drama Club, Treas.; Yearbook Staff. Asst. Business Mgr.; French Club, Vice-Pres.; Sky- line Staff: Spanish Club; Queen of Jr. Prom; Queen of H. H. S.; Miss Hospital of F’dale: Student Council; hockey, volleyball, bas- ketball, softball; personality; figure; the “R.A.W.” girls. Josephine Costello: “Jo”; Chorus; Drama Club; Intramural bowling, volleyball: the “R.A.W.” girls; friendly; always singing. Jean CorstNs: “Cuz”; Dance Band: Band: Politicos; Orchestra; Senior Play, usherette; “Bob ; the “R.A.W.” girls; glasses; laugh; full of fun. Carolyn Crokus: “Carrie”; Intramural archery, bowling; “Herb”; McClellans: million dollar dreams; Mr. Forbes’ “girl Friday”. Robert Cronk :“Daddy”; football; wrestling; A Cappella Choir; Chorus; Rifle Club; Boys’ I-eadcrs Club; “The Boys”; Sophomore girls; “continental” type. Diane CiTRRY:“Dee”; volleyball; Intramural badminton; Bud”; Bethpage; twin sister. Seniors i Joan Curry: Intramural volleyball, badminton, basketball; wglk'; twin sister. N Sandra Cutler: “Sandy”; White Team. Co-captain; White Team, J. V., Varsity Cheering; Girls’ leaders Club; Honor hockey, arch- ery; softball; sports crazy; lively; short; golf crazy. Sonny Daniels: “Mr. I)”; Varsity football, track; Boys’ Leaders Club; Block “F” Club; “The Boys”; clothes; swell guy; good sport. Paul D’Aversa: cross country; cheerful; Yankee fan; diesel expert; weight lifter. Thomas Dawson: “Ace”; Lighting Staff; Chorus; Politicos; P. B. C. boxing; intelligent; Marine Reserve Corps; smooth. Eunice de Beaumont: “Frcnchic”; Twirling; Drama Club; blonde; “Bob”: Bethpage; jokes; effervescent. •Barbara De Francis: Student Council; Class Executive Council; F'rench Club, Treasurer; Drama Club: Politicos, secy.; Intramural sports; Pres, of Jr. Historical Executive Council; quiet; hair; will go far; hard worker. Salvatore Del Prete: “Sal”; Varsity football, wrestling; quiet; nice guy to have around. Lee Demarest: “Rocky”; wrestling; Latin Club; sleepy; short and dark; weight lifter. Philip De Tore: witty; cute; friendly. Diane Digons: “Di”; Jr. Historical; Intra, bowling; Hillbilly Music; Air Force; South Farmingdale; Digons, Alster Wendt, Inc. Carlos Dillon: “Nippy”; Art Club; Wrestling; “Briars”; A P; “Grarie”; dark hair; man with a joke. Robert Dittmeier:“Bob”; Freshman football; A P: curly hair; pleasant. Ann Doniiai'ser: “Annie”; Treas.. Girls’ leaders Club: Honor hockey, basketball, volleyball; softball: basketball mgr.; Yearbook Staff; Co-captain. Green team; office helper; “Bob”; hard worker; swell gal; friendly: Donhauser, Zambri Zinnanti, Inc. William Doremus: “Bill”; Jr. Historical ;Intramural basketball, baseball; “Red”; friendly; car; Melville; horses. Alberta Dorfmeister: “All”; Drama Club: Jr. Historical; Skyline Staff; Senior play, usherette; Yearbook Staff; Intra, hockey, bad- minton, volleyball, basketball; Jr. Prom Comm.; model; radiates happiness; eye; knitting. Seniors Seniors Jacques Dravigne: “Jack”; Hand; Dance Hand; Varsity track; “Ruth”; blond; French. aDaniej. Ebbin; “Danny”; onexiL-two; glasses; brains. Edward Ebbin; “Ed' ; twin brother; intelligent. •John Eberstein: Varsity wrestling; Math Club: linguist; hair; smile; Denmark; three year graduate. Arthur Ecceling: “AWe”; Maywood Recreation; Driver Educa- tion; wrestling; sister, “Arlene”; shennanigans, nonchalant. potential Einstein”; happy Carl Ehmig: wrestling; Visual Aids; Photography Club; Year- book Staff; hard worker; always willing to lend a hand; amiable. Lawrence Elgin: “Larry”; J. V. football: three year graduate; cute; personality; blonde hair. Mildred Ennis: “Millie”; badminton; Intra, volleyball; Drama Club; Y.W.C.A.; unperturbed; nice. •Eric. Erlanson: Math Club; Jr. Historical; Band; Chorus; A Cappella Choir; Photography Club; Orchestra; South Shore Sym- phony Orchestra; well-known father; French horn. Sandra Faye: “Sandy”; Pres., Jr. Red Cross; Drama Club; Skyline Staff: Biology Club; Y.W.C.A.; Politicos; Math Club: Intramural sports; monitor; Senior Play; talker; always in a hurry. Sally Felice: “Sarrie”; Intra, volleyball, softball; Drama Club; cousin. “Tee”; efficient: nice eyes. Salvatore Ferraioli: “Sal”; football, baseball; Print Club; dark: nice; Ferraioli, Zeterberg Tchinnis, Inc. Fred Fetkowitz: Intra, basketball, baseball; math “wiz”: always has something to say; sense of humor. Jeanne Fletcher: “Fletch”; Skyline Staff; Yearbook Staff; In- tramural sports; Chorus; Y.W.C.A.; the “R. A. W.” girls; neat and well-groomed: hard worker; a smile for all. Seniors William Flori: “Bill”; Varsity tennis, golf; Block “F” Club; Math Club; hard worker; Wild Bill”. Mary Ann Gabriel; “Gabby”: Class Exec. Council 3-4: Skyline Staff; Yearbook Staff; Spanish Club; Intra. Sports; Jr. Prom Comm.; the “R. A. W.” girls; “Johnny”: figure: skirts; personality. Rosemarie Garcia: Ro”: Chorus: Drama Club; office helper; Y. W. C. A.; Intra, volleyball, bowling: giggler; nice to know; Eng- lish class comedian. Renee Gardenohi: “Lucky”; Intra, volleyball: men!; quiet; “Curry Sisters”; black hair; “Joe”. Elizabeth Ann Garrett: “Betty”; monitor; worker: quiet; “Marty”. Anna Giammarinaro: quiet; hard worker; nice; pint-sized; Mc- Clellan’s. Carol Gorst: “Carrie”; badminton; Senior Play, understudy; Jr. Red Cross; Drama Club; freckles; always willing; Jack”. Patricia Goza: “Pat”; figure; clothes; earrings; laugh. •Barbara Gray: Math Club, Pres.; Chorus: French Club; Biology Club; hockey, volleyball, basketball. Girls’ leaders Club; Band: Skyline Stall'; Student Council; J. V. Cheering; Class Exec. Coun- cil 2-3; nice clothes; sister, “Marty”; flutist; practical. Madeline Gi ando: “Maddy”; Dram aClub; Skyline Staff; a good friend; clothes; hair; questioner. Kenneth Harris: “Ken”; walk; horn rims; women hater; voca- bulary of a college graduate. Edwin Hausser: “Wynn”; Pres, of Soph., Jr., Sr. Class; Capt. of Boys’ Leaders Club ;Student Council, Tres. 3; Yearbook Staff; Skyline Staff; Latin Club; Band; Chorus; A Cappella Choir; King of H. H. S.; Varsity wrestling, football, track; Senior Play, “Mer- rill”; Block “F” Club; “The Boys”; personality plus; leader. Edwin Henn: “Ed”; Boys’ Leaders Club; Varsity wrestling, track; Block “F” Club: Drama Club; Senior Play, “Charley”. Stage Man- ager; Yearbook Staff; “The Boys”; blond; good-natured. Steven Holzman “Big Steve”; Jr. Historical; Chorus; Visual Aids; tall; dark; nice; three year graduate. Lois Hubert: “Lo”; Chorus: Intra, bowling: “Shanty”; Von Les- sen’s; sweaters: small but able; Muller Hubert, Inc.; full of the devil. Sally Huke: “Sal”; Intra, bowling; office helper; wink; friendly; Huke, Chapman, Kohler Veltri, Inc. Seniors q ry Seniors Barbara Hirsh: “Bobby”; Intra softball, hotkey, basketball, volleyball; Biology Club; Politicos; blonde; “Henry J”. •Barbara Ingersoll: “Bobby”; Chorus, Vice-Pres.; Dance Band; Jr. Historical, Secretary 2; Drama Club; Band; A Capella Choir; Judy”, Senior Play; singer; nice; versatile actress; “Frank”. Joan Jacobs: “Jo”; Chorus; chatterbox; friendly. Joseph Jeransky: “Joe”; Freshman basketball; Senior Play. Wes- tern Union Boy; “Louie's”’; “Kay”; smile; Ford; lanky. Alex Joachim: “Al”; Joachim Osborne, Inc.; J.V. baseball; Levittown; tall and blond: likeable; Mr. Armbruster’s headache Thomas Jordon: “Tom”; wrestling; newcomer from city; hair. Wallie Kalinyak: “Wal”; Block “F” Club; Varsity golfL k sh-10 y'-p man football: Drama Club, Pres.; Skyline Staff BajppaOT golf crazy; argumentative; creative writer. l)' y I Patricia W ne: “Pat”; Yearbook Staff; soty| l; ta freddes Jwppy-go-lucky. -A - -C? W7 i '• y, . v Jerry Kaifman; Varsity vrestlfatf golf r'Studerft Council: Visual Aids; Skyline Staff; artist; comic strips; curly, black hair; ladv killer. Kenneth Keen: “Kenny”; Hoys’ Leaders Club; Varsity track, basketball, tennis; Yearbook StafT: Block “F” Club; monitor; frank: philosophy: serious minded: nice to look at; laugh. Margaret Kehrer: “Marge”; Politicos; lntra. bowling: Y. W. C. A.; Library Club; working girl; sweaters; brother; full of fun. Daniel Kelley: “Stretch”; Varsity basketball; Jr. Red Cross: monitor; “Beau Sejour”; Rhode Island; 6’3”; Red Sox fan; slow way about him; personality. Patricia Kelley: “Pat”; Yearbook Staff; lntra. bowling; chatter- box; boys! ! !; friendly. I homas Kelley: “Tom”; Latin Club; hard worker; levies; re- marks; leaves at 1:18. Robert Kenny: “Carlo”; quiet; pleasing personality; smith. I homas Kessincer: “Tommy”; Jr. Historical, State PtrsidJ t Student Council. Pres.: Boys’ leaders Club; White I-etn fr ten Block “F” Club: Skyline Staff: Varsity wrestling, tennis Play, “Haskell”; Latin Club; Chorus: monitor; likea! these Frosh girls ! ! eyelashes; canvas-back” Seniors Seniors John Kissane: “Jack”; Intra, basketball; monitor; newcomer from Levittown; nice dresser; personality. Theresa Kleber: “Terry”; Intra, bowling; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Red Cross; Levies; car; McClellans. Elfriede Knapp: “El”; neat and refined; nice clothes; pretty. •Douclas Koch: “Doug”; Sports Editor of Skyline: Varsity base- ball, tennis; White letter, tennis; Chorus; Jr. Historical; French Club: jolly; laugh: good sport. Henry Koeniosamen: Advertising Manager of Skyline; Yearbook Staff; Youth council; Drama Club; Senior Play, “Barlow”; Jr. Prom Committee; Latin Club; Koenigsamen and Martin, Inc.; well liked; sense of humor. Susan Kohenkamp: “Sue”; Senior Play, “Hilda”; Drama Club; Chorus; tall and slender; walk: blonde: fingernails. Shirley Kohler: “Shirl”; Twirling; Drama Club; Intra, volley- ball: Senior Play, make-up; Kohler, Veltri, Chapman and Huke. Inc.; thoughtful; neat; welcoming personality; smile; “Max”. Dorothy Lackert: “Dotty”; Twirling; Secretary, Drama Club; Senior Play, make-up; Intra, volleyball; office helper; art work; jolly and petite. Louis Lafata: “Lou”; Varsity baseball; Print Club; Vire-Pres. of Soph. Class; “Joan”; wisecracks; clothes. Angelina Lagone: “Angie”; Jr. Red Cross; Intra, bowling; bad- minton; likeable; working girl; smile for everyone. John Lamabe: “Jack”; Varsity football, basketball, baseball: Honorary football Co-Captain; 1st Lieut., Boys’ I-eaders Club; Student Council: Block “F” Club; All-Scholastic baseball; Senior Play, “J. B.”; Yearbook Staff; sports crazy; “The Boys”; food! ! ! William LaPointe: “Bill”; Varsity golf: newcomer from Hicks- ville H. S.: good man with a golf club. Carolyn Lawson: Skyline Staff; Chorus; Yearbook Staff; hockey; Honor volleyball; Drama Club; Jr. Red Cross; Politicos; 'S'. W. C. A.; Biology Club: hair; tall; pretty. George Lechner: Rifle Club; Varsity football; “Briars” cute; smile. Janet Leonard: “Jan”; Youth Council; Student Council; Spanish Club. Treas.; hockey, softball: Honor basketball: badminton mgr.: Yearbook Stalf; Skyline Staff: Chorus: Biology Club: Politicos: J r. Historical: Drama Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Girl Scout; good work- er; sociable; nice disposition. Arthur Leudesdorf: “Artie”; Library Club: wrestling; shy; easy to get along with. ■ Seniors •Shirley Le Van: “Shirl”; Class Exec. Council 3-4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Yearbook Staff; Chorus. Accompanist; A Cappella Choir; Dance Band; Band; Intra, volleyball; French Club; Jr. Historical Club; “Bob”; musical; redhead. Ruth Lowatsky: “Roddy”: Yearbook Staff; Skyline Staff; office helper; naturally curly hair: full of fun; the “R. A. W.” girls; brothers; the future “Mrs. Schwartz”. Elizabeth Macciiio; “Betty”; Skyline Staff; Yearbook Staff; basketball; Library Club; Jr. Front Comm.; the “R. A. W.” girls; easy to get along with: hard worker. Frank Mancilla: Levittown: jester; sociable. Raymond Marcheschi: Ray”; Lighting Staff; Visual Aids; Drama Club; milk route; sociable; agreeable; jokes. Joseph Marcus: “Jay ; lntra. track: Bethpage Sweet Shop; hob- bies; industrious. Gilbert Martin: “Gil”; Boys’ Leaders Club; monitor; Varsity Football; basketball ntgr.; baseball mgr.; school spirit; always will- ing to lend a hand: Martin Koenigsamen, Inc. Nancy Martin: “Nan”; basketball, volleyball, softball: Bethpage; brother; a ood friend; quiet. 'J VS . V w Clem Massaro: hot rod; short and handsome; ijuiet. Matrice Mathie: “Marry”: levies; hot rod: way with women; good looking. •Anne Mayerhofer: Intra, bowling; Skyline Stall', typist; Drama Club; Library Club; Y.W.C.A.; badminton; Mayerhofer O’Rourke, I nr. June McLaughlin: “Mickey”; “Freddy”; newcomer front Queens; lot of fun: swell kid. Thomas Messeder: “Tom”; Varsity football, baseball, basket- ball; Boys’ Leaders Club: Block “F” Club; Visual Aids; “Fire Chief’; sisters; polite and nice; three year graduate. Phyllis Messing: “Phyl”; Jr. Red Cross; Intra, bowling; “Nunz”, engaged; reserved. Neil Middleton: Intra, basketball; Print Club; Auto Mechanics: always willing. •Robert Mi .kn: “Bob”; Jr. Historical; Chorus; French 2 Prize: vocabulary: hard worker; French whiz. Seniors Seniors Alfrf.i Moorf.: - A1”; Varsity football, basketball, track; Boys’ Leaders Club; Block “F” Club; Honorary' football co-captain; All- Scholastic football; .“The Boys”; strong, silent type; modest and sincere; intelligent. Richard Morrison: “Dick”; Senior Play, “Sterling”: golf; foot- ball; Intra, basketball; wavy hair; argumentative. Anna Mi ratore: softball: Bob”; brothers; office helper: depend- able; neat. Mary Jane Nalgle: “Janie”: Skyline Staff. Feature Editor: Year- book Staff: Class Exec. Council 2-11-4; hockey, basketball, softball; Honor archery; Jr. Prom Comm.; French Club, Pres. 2; Drama Club: Chorus: A Cappella Choir; Student Council: White team Cheering; Jr. Historical: school spirit; sparkling teeth; committees; golf crazy. Jack Nemchin: Drama Club: three year graduate; weight lifter; hot rods. Salvatore Nicosia: “Sal”; Varsity football, track: Block “F” Club; Class Exec. Council; Nicosia Verdi, Inc.; “The Boys ; lady killer; “Barbara”; inventor of good fun and laughs. Elaine Oelschlager: Chorus; Y. W. C. A., Vice-Pres.; Biology- Club; Jr. Red Cross Politicos; monitor; Oelschlager Schultz, Inc.; working girl: goldilocks. Helen Olish: Y. W. C. A.; Mineola Skating Rink; brothers; nice eyes. Delphine Oracewski: “Del”; free kies; newcomer from Pennsyl- vania. Margaret O’Rourke: Drama Club; Y. W. C. A.. Secy.; Library C-lub; Skyline Stall; Politicos; Intra, bowling; coojrerative; con- scientious; O’Rourke Mayerhofer, Inc. rr2 £ C-Cc. y - - Leon Osborne: Auto Mechanics; joker; voice; nice guy; sense of humor; Osborne Joachim, Inc. Rosemary Palus: “Terry”; Chorus; Senior Play, understudy; poetry; art department; pleasant: heels. I oniette Partanna: “Toni”; Intra, bowling: Levittown; easy- going: Partanna Brown. Inc.; dark eyes and complexion. Joanne Passegoio: “Jo”; Twirling Drum Majorette; Jr. Red Cross; Billy”; petite; dimples; quiet. Ruth Paulus: Rutty”; quiet; naturally curly hair; agreeable; Commercial subjects. Frank Pkkar: quiet; pleasant; La Salic convertible; Pekar Robesch, Inc. Seniors Seniors Eileen Piat: Senior Play, “Lois”; Class Exec. Council 2-3; Student Council 2; Yearbook Staff; Skyline Staff; Jr. Red Cross; Drama Club; Math Club; Spanish Club; Politicos; chatterbox; pretty eyes; grin; actress; Piat Schwendler, Inc. James Pickens: “Jim”; Varsity wrestling, baseball: Boys’ Leaders Club; Block “F” Club: hair; “Ellie”; good looking; personality; blush; terrific gym leader. Ronau Podsiadlo: “Potts”; Editor of Skyline; Senior Class, Trcas.; Spanish Club, Pres.; Student Council; Varsity golf; re- served; family; industrious; smile; cooperative. James Pope: “Jimmy”; newcomer from Stuyvesant H. S.; ]. V. football; band; Student Council; energetic; blond; polite; three year graduate. Patricia Powers: “Pat”; office helper; “flame”; levies; freckles; argumentative. Joan Poynter: Drama Club; Biology Club; Spanish Club: Intra, tennis; Y. W. C. A.; fingernails; Mineola Skating Rink; jolly. •Natalia Frajmovsky: “Nat”; Editor of Yearbook; Class Exec. Council; Biology Club, Secretary 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Drama Club; hockey; Intra, sports; efficient: short; golf crazy; full of fun. Carol Rahilly: Skvline Staff; Yearbook Staff: Biology Club; office •Joan Reul: Library’ Club; Red Cross; Politicos; Jr. Historical; Drama Club; Science Club; Latin Club: Biology Club; studious; ambitious; always willing: understanding. Helen Rissmeyer: A Cappella Choir; Chorus; Drama Club: Spanish Club; Jr. Historical: Politicos; Y. W. C. A.; hockey; Lib- rary Club; “Aggies”; high spirited; entertainment group; pleasant; “Don”. •Donald Robesch : “Don”; Math Club; Spanish Club; golf; Gen- eral Science prize; Robesch Pekar, Inc. Kenneth Robold: “Ken”; Spanish Club: Intra, and Freshmen basketball: tall; silent tvpe: Robold. Barthel, Yranian, Weathers. Inc. Michael Rosalia: “Mike”; Drama Club; Dance Band; Band, Pres.. Student Conductor; J. V. football; Intra basketball: musical: funny man: Rosalia Cammy, comedy team; “Mr. Brown”. Jt'DiTH Rose; “Judy”; newcomer from California; tall: blond; rosy complexion. •Carol-Marie Runge: Student Council; Drama Club; French Club; Jr. Historical; Band; office helper: Senior Play, Assistant Manager; French One and Two prizes; High Scholarship, Fresh- man, Soph.; three year graduate; silent: hard worker. Edward Ryder: “Ed”: J. V. baseball, cross country; car crazy; curly hair and blue eyes; mechanic. Seniors 8 %4 ' V Jr Seniors Jean Schmidt: “Jeannie”; Intra, badminton, volleyball; Y. W. C. A.; newcomer from Jamaica High: soft, sweet voice; accounting. Janet Schmitt: “Smitty”; Twirling; Skyline Staff: Drama Club; farmers’ daughter: “Sal”; tease; constant grin; fun to know; always eating in study hall; Schmitt Smith. Inc. Walter Schnaderbeck: Jr. Historical Math Club: office helper; Lighting Staff; Drama Club; Rifle Club; Visual Aids; P. A. system “engineer”; friendly. Claire Schondebare: “Schundy”; Y. W. C. A.; Library Club; Drama Club; Jr. Historical; Intra bowling: brother; blush; un- perturbed; laughs a lot. Warren Schrick: Rifle Club; quiet; bicycle; curly hair; inde- pendent. Marian Schclz: Library Club; McClellans; East F’dale; amiable; Schulz Oelschlager, Inc. Carol Schwartzman: White Team. Capt.: White Team Cheer- ing; Varsity Cheering; Capt.: Secy, of Soph.. Jr., Sr., Class: Bus. Mgr.. Skyline; Girls’ Leaders Club: Honor hockey; volleyball, soft- bail; monitor; Jr. Prom Comm.; Chorus, Librarian 3; Red”; personality. Ann Schwarz: “Annie”; Yearbook Staff: Skyline Staff; Spanish Club; Jr. Prom Comm.; Honor volleyball; basketball, hockey, softball Intra, tennis; Schwarz and Ward, Inc.; florist; neat and well groomed: tall; “George”. ♦Hazel Schwendler: “Haze”; Senior Play; “Fuffy”; Vice Pies., Drama Club; Secy., French Club; Math Club; Intra, badminton; Politicos; Yearbook Staff; Chorus; “hot rod”; Schwendler and Piat, Inc.; swimming pool; giggles; dependable; neat and well groomed; nice hair. Michael Scordato: “Mike ; football; Jr. Historical: Chorus; Rifle Club; flirt; wise cracks, three year graduate. Anthony Sccra; “Tony” ; Varsity basketball; Block “F” Club; “Jo”; crew cut; big tease; “Scooter”; nice to everyone. Margaret Sienkiewicz: “Margie”; Drama Club; Intra, sports; monitor; Senior Play; newcomer from Westbury; blonde; friendly; Oh that geometry”! Gloria Silvano: “Glo”; Y. W. C. A.. Pres. 4, Treas 3; Skyline Staff; Drama Club; Mid-Island Markets; shorthand whiz; pretty; dark hair. Lawrence Sliptchuick: “Slip”; fun; printing; clown; smile; three year graduate. James Smith: “Sinitty”; Varsity basketball, baseball, tennis: Block “F” Club; set-shot artist; jalopies ! ! !; witty; hair; horn rims; “I guess so!” Patricia Smith: “Smitty”: Library' Club; Yearbook Staff: brother; commercial subjects; helpful; Smith Schmitt, Inc. Seniors Seniors William Sohmer: Bill”; Varsity track, cross-country, wrestling; Rifle Club; Yearbook Staff; Block “F” Club: Intra, basketball; quick answers; tall tales; friendly. •Howard Stern: Varsity tennis: High Scholarship. Sophomore year; V.F.W. American History Prize: short: brains; cousin, Ken”; studious. •Kenneth Stern: “Kenny”; V.F.W. Patriotic Award: American History Prize: reserved: brains; “Stem’s Pickle Works.” Mary Tallon: Spanish Club; Drama Club; Intra, volleyball, bad- minton, softball; “Nu”; sister; short and nice. John Tchinnis: “Johnny”; Band; Dance Band; Varsity golf; Block “F” Club: Rifle Club: eyelashes: “Mary Ann”; vocabulary? !; dancer; “Sachmo”; Tchinnis, F'erraioli Zeterberg. Inc. Benjamin Telesca: “Benny” soda jerker; swell guy; tall. Chester Terry: “Chet”; Varsity wrestling; slow way about him; sleepy. YMichael Testa: “Mike”; Math Club: Biology Club; friendly; good-natured; brains; three year graduate. Ann Titterton: “Annie”; Girls’ leaders Club, Pres.; Honor hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, archery, ping pong; Skyline Staff, News Editor; Soph. Class, Vice-Pres.; Class Exec. Council 2-3-4; Jr. Prom Comm.. Chairman: Student Council; Green Team, J. V., Varsity Cheerleading; Spanish Club; Yearbook StafT; Band; Latin Club, Viie-Pres.; Jr. Red Cross; giggles; winsome; swell. Michael Tornabene: Mike”; auto mechanics; changeable; easy going. Marie Trapani: Skyline Staff; badminton: Intra, volleyball; Year- book StafT; Politicos; Student Council; sweet and pretty; welcoming personality. Leonard Trifaro: “Lenny”; Visual Aids, Co-President: Lighting StafT; Yearbook StafT: monitor: dimples: friendly; one swell guy. Henry Valadez: Honni”; Visual Aids. Pres. 3; Rifle Club, Pres.; Lighting StafT; Varsity track, football: handsome; physique. Alex Valente: wrestling, track; Boys’ Leaders Club; Vice-Pres., Senior Class: wolf on the loose; always has a joke; snappy dresser; teachers’ problem; happy-go-lucky. Frank Venza: Band: Dance Band: Drama Club: trumpet; dark eyes; D.A. haircut; eyebrow; joker: handsome; Bethpage; Barbara. •Jerry Verdi: “Verg”; Yearbook StafT. Bus. Manager: Boys’ Lead- ers Club; Varsity football, basketball, golf; Exec. Council 2-3-4: Block “F” Club; Student Council 4; Math Club; Intra, wrestling: Senior Play, “Harry”; “The Boys”; Verdi and Nicosia, Inc.; neat dresser; intelligent!; sure to succeed. Seniors Seniors Priscilla Vogeney: “Perry”; Drama Club; Y. W. C. A.. Treas.; Miss Arnold Constable of Farmingdale; Intra badminton; tall and slender; demure. Kevin Walsh: “Kev”; Student Council: Drama Club: Health Club; smile for all: sweaters; tease; remarks; Bronx. •Charles Walter: “Charlie”; Varsity track, cross-country; tall and lanky; stride: “Mr. Dictionary”; always in a hurry. Jean Ward: “Jeanne”; Girls’ leaders Club: Spanish Club; Skyline Staff; Yearbook Staff; Latin Club; Jr. Red Cross; Jr. Prom Comm.; Honor hockey; volleyball, basketball; Intra tennis; “Charley”; cute and trim: nice clothes; Ward and Schwarz, Inc. Ri'th Wassmuth: Visual Aids: Skyline Staff; Politicos; Chorus; Intra, sports; engaged, “Jack”; easy-going. James Watterson: Jimmy”; weight lifter; teachers’ headache; Massaprqua: always has something to say; high spirited. Rorkrt Weathers: “Bob”; cross country; Spanish: ardent Yan- kee fan; Weathers, Robold, Yranian Barthel, Inc.; crew rut; sister: P.B.C. basketball. Dorothy Wendt: “Dottie”; Intra, bowling, archery: Latin Club; monitor; Air Force; Hillbilly music; long wavy hair: Wendt, Alster Digons. Inc.; South P”dale. Kenneth Williams: “Kenny”; Varsity baseball; quiet; sisters; dimples; tall and lanky; niee to know. •Meredith Young: “Merry”; Girls’ Leaders Club; Student Coun- cil. Seey.; Yearb(x k Stair: Skyline Staff; Honor hotkey, archery; volleyball, basketball, softball, badminton: hockey mgr.; Intra, tennis; Class Exec. Council 2-3-4: Jr. Prom Comm.: Jr. Historical: Biology Club; Politicos; gift of gab; athletic; friendly; blush. Leo Yranian: J. V. baseball; Senior Play, Joe”; short; dark: nice guy; P.B.C. baseball; Yranian, Barthel, Rohold Weathers, Inc. •Loretta Zambri: 1-orie”: Girls’ Leaders Club, Secy.; Spanish Club, Secy.; Student Council 2-4; Jr. Prom Comm.; Yearbook Stair; Honor hockey, badminton, ping-pong; volleyball, softball, basketball: volleyball, mgr.; Intra, tennis; Giant fan: naturally curly hair: athletic; always laughing: Zambri, innanti Donhauser, Inc. Joseph Zeblisky: “Joe”: Auto Mechanics; reserved; smile: cars! ! Joyce Zemidat: newcomer from Sewanhaka High; pretty, dark hair; willing to lend a hand. Robert Zeterbf.rc: “Bob”; Math Club; nice guy; friendly; Jean”: Zeterberg, Tchinnis and Ferraioli, Inc. •Ann Zinnanti: “Annie”; Spanish Club; Yearbook StafT; Jr. Prom Committee; Honor badminton; Intra, volleyball, softball, tennis, bowling; tiny: eyelashes; dependable; sincere: Zinnanti, Zambri Donhauser, Inc. Ronald Atkinson: “Ronnie”; Lighting Staff; avid swimmer and archer; willing worker; blond; Marine Reserves. Orien Forster: “Orrie”; Jay Vee Cheering; Pres Club; Drama Club; volleyball: Intra, softball: peppy; long eye lashes; talkative; fun to know. Robert Kahn: Newcomer from Brooklyn Tech. Josephine Maddaloni: “Jo”; Student Council 2-4; Class Exec. Council 2-3; Intra, volleyball, archery; archery mgr.; Jr. Prom Committee; office worker; laugh: future secretary; well groomed: figure; nice to have around. Hugh Evans: Newcomer from Grover Cleveland. Fred Fenwick: “Fritz”; Student Council; Spanish Club: Politi- Class History “Where, oh Where, arc the verdant Freshmen was the song sung by the stu- dents of FHS as they welcomed into their midst the Class of 1954. A little leary of their years ahead, the new Freshmen took their places among the upperclassmen. What would be the outcome of their four years of high school? That is all part of our class history. In September 1950, the Class of '54 elected Charles Botsch as its President. From the start, our class was recognized as being one of both great scholastic and ath- letic ability. In the scholastic department Jerry Verdi took the High Scholarship and Citizenship Awards, Sal Nicosia won first prize in an oratorical contest, Barbara De- Francis and Carole-Marie Runge shared the French Prize, Donald Robesch receiv- ed the General Science prize, and Viola Alster was awarded the Orchestra Prize. Adding to the class’ rapidly develop- ing fame was John Cook. Varsity Football player. Other notables tearing up the foot- ball field were Bob Christie, Charlie Botsch, Al Moore, Wynn Hausser, Jack LaMabc, Gil Martin, Jerry Verdi, and Sonny Dan- iels. The Freshmen cagcrs included Wynn Hausser, Charlie Botsch, Ken Stern, AI Moore, Dick Morrison, Ken Keen, Jack LaMabe, Bob Christie, and Tom Kessinger. Tennis rackets were swinging furiously when Doug Koch made his appearance on the tennis court. September 1951, was the start of our Class’ Sophomore year with Wynn Hausser as our President. Class History Still out on the football field were such “rough and readies” as LaMabc, Moore, Botsch, Verdi, Cook, and Hausser. Charlie Botsch was awarded the Hicksville sweater. A1 Moore, Sal Nicosia, Bob Christie, Jack LaMabe, Jerry Verdi, and Wynn Hausser were selected for Boys' Leaders Club. I he canvasbacks of the wrestling squad were Tom Kessinger and John Cook. Ralph Camerlengo, Ronnie Fodsiadlo, and John Tchinnis spent a lot of time at the Beth- page golf course, because they belonged to the golf squad. Doug Koch was still out on the tennis court along with 1’om Kes- singer and Ken Keen. No football or basketball game would have been complete without our cheerlead- ers. Carol Schwartzman, Sandy Cutler, and Ann Titterton were chosen for the JV squad. The Junior Twirlers were Shir- ley Kohler and Dot Lackert. Mary Cortes and Loretta Zambri were selected as mem- bers of Girls' Leaders Club. Still demonstrating extensive scholas- tic ability, Jerry Verdi was recipient of the World History Prize, Kenneth Stern made an excellent showing in the VFW Essay Contest and received the Scholastic Award, and Mary Cortes was awarded the Foreign Language Prize. September 1952, was the start of a very successful Junior year. Wynn Hausser was again elected President. Elected to as- sist him were Ralph Camerlengo, Vice- President; Carol Schwartzman, Secretary; and Bob Christie, Treasurer. Class History Botsch, Moore, Verdi, Hausser, Cook, and LaMabe continued to star on the grid- iron. Varsity cagers were Dan “Stretch Kelley, Jim Smith, A1 Moore, Ralph Cam- crlengo, Tony Scura, Jack LaMabe, Max Arnold, and Bob Christie. Top wrestlers were Phil Basilin, John Cook, Wynn Haus- ser, I.d Hcnn, and Tom Kessinger. Both boys’ and girls’ sport-nites were memorable occasions. Wynn Hausser was chosen Captain of Boys’ Leaders Club; Jack LaMabe, 1st Lieutenant; and Bob Christie, 2nd Lieutenant. Ann Titterton was elected President of Girls’ Leaders Club. Carol Schwartzman, Capt. Sandy Cutler, Co-Captain, and Barbara Chand- ler, Captain, Ann Donhauser, Co-Captain, were chosen to head the White and Green teams. A very successful Dalcr Dance Band was organized during our Junior year. Mike Rosalia, Jean Cousins, John Tchinnis, Shir- ley LeVan, and Viola Alster all helped to make up the band. Barbara Ingcrsoll was one of the soloists. Viola Alster again won the Orchestra Prize for her accomplish- ments in the music field. Mr. Brown’s song “Seven Lonely Days” made the na- tional hit parade. Blue velvet, a large silver slipper, a pumpkin bandstand, and shining chande- liers was the setting for our Junior Prom, “Cinderella’s Ball.” Selected to sit on the queen's throne was Mary Cortes. Her at- tendants were Barbara Gray and Shirley LeVan. Class History Sandy Cutler and Carol Schwartzman made the grade as Varsity cheerleaders. On the JV squad were Barb Chandler. Joline Barbero, and Ann Titterton. Dot Lackert, Shirley Kohler, and Joanne Passeggio ad- vanced to become Senior twirlers. Janet Schmitt, Elaine Pearsall, and Eunice De- Beaumont were gaining experience as Jun- ior twirlers. Carolyn Bausch and Jean Ward were elected into Girls' Leaders Club. Natalia Prajmovsky was selected as next year’s Hi-Life Editor. Her chosen as- sistants were Carolyn Bausch, Assistant Ed- itor; Jerry Verdi. Business Manager; Mary Cortes, Assistant Business Manager; Rich- ard Foley, Art Editor; and Max Arnold, Assistant Art Editor. The biggest Student Council election in quite some time resulted in the choice of very capable officers to lead next year's council. They were Tom Kcssinger, Presi- dent; Ralph Camerlengo, Vice-President; Meredith Young, Secretary; and Greg Car- men, Treasurer. Now the big year has arrived. In Sep- tember 1953, we moved into Weldon E. Howitt High School as Seniors. To start the year, we held our first Senior class meeting and elected as our president, for the third time, Wynn Hausscr. Alex Val- ente, Vice-President; Carol Schwartzman, Secretary; and Ronald Podsiadlo, Treasur- er, were the other Senior officers. Mary Cortes and Wynn Hausser were selected to lead the Halloween Parade as Queen and King of Howitt High School. Class History Wonderful indeed were the champion football and basketball teams. Hours of rehearsing were spent per- fecting “Junior Miss,” our Senior Flay. Priscilla Vogeney was selected Miss Arnold Constable of Howitt High School. In January 1954, our high school was host to four schools competing in the Amer- ican Legion oratorical contest. Our own Greg Carmen won the distinction of being the first prize winner. Although they have not gone through high school with the Class of ’54, Carole- Marie Runge and Gregory Carmen deserve some recognition. They are three-year graduates who excelled in their own class. Carole-Marie Runge won the High Schol- arship Award in both her Freshman and Sophomore year. Gregory Carmen has served as an officer of the Student Council and has been recognized as an excellent public speaker. Last, but not least, is the wonderful job done by the Lditors of the Dalers' Skyline. The duties of Kditor-in-Chief were car- ried out by Ronald Podsiadlo. Other offi- cers were Ann Tittcrton, News Kditor; Mary Jane Naugle, Feature Editor; Doug- las Koch and Jolinc Barbero, Sports Edi- tors; Carol Schwartzman, Business Man- ager; Henry Koenigsamen, Advertising Manager; and Robert Christie, Photogra- pher. Dear in our hearts will always remain the memories of our school years at Farm- ingdale. They’re Artist Dotty Lackert, Jerry Kaufman. Most Likely to Succeed Ann Titterton, Jerry Verdi. Musical Ability—Shirley I.e Van, Mike Rosalia. Pep -Gil Martin, Sandy Cut- ler. Cutest Couple Max Arnold, Shirley Kohler. Flirt—John Cook, Sally Huke. Hair—Jim Pickens, Carolyn Lawson. Studious N a t Prajmovsky, Howard Stern. Leadership—A n n Titterton. Wynn Hausser. 52 Acting Ability—Wally Kal- inyak, Eileen Piat. The Tops Smile Joe Jeransky, Lorie Zambri. Eyev Tom Kessinger, Jean Cousins. Clothes—Sonny Daniels, Jean Ward. IVitty Louise Calandra, Alex Valente. Personality Wynn Mausser. Ann Donhauser. Dancer—Joan Poynter, Sal Nicosia. Figure anil Physique Mary Ann Gabriel. Henry Valadez. Pretty and Handsome Mary Cortes, Frank Venza. Athletic Ability—Jack Lama be, Ann Titterton. 53 Legs Ken Keen. Eunice De Beaumont. Class Will and Testament AHERN, HELENE leaves as neat as always. ALBERS. HENRY leaves with Bob Albertson, be- ing the lucky holder of Mr. Annbruster’s 10,- 000th pass. ALBERTSON. ROBERT leaves with Ann beside him. ALSTER. VIOLA leaves Mr. Brown without a violinist for the Dance Band. ANDERSON. PHYLLIS leaves to become a teacher. ANDERSON. THOMAS leaves for South Farm- ingdale and “Frankie’s”. ANDERSON. VIRGINIA leaves to become a “Mrs.” ANDREWS, FAITH leaves her dimples to a freshman who’d like them. APICELLO, THOMAS leaves for Lindenhurst in his Mercury'. ARNOLD. EDWARD leaves to become a cop. ATKINSON. RONALD leaves, always willing to lend a hand. AUBREE, EDWARD leaves, still looking for a girl. BACON. MAX leaves still a swell guy. BAL1CH, GERALDINE leaves with a twinkle in her eye. BARBER. JOAN leaves as contented as always with Ixru. BARBERO, |OLINF, leaves her curls to some straight-haired freshman. BARTHEL. JOHN leaves his wittiness to a sour- faced freshman. BASILIN, PHILIP leaves his wrestling ability to Sam Puhalovich. BAUSCH, CAROLYN leaves for Rofvn’s Roost and a sandv beach. BECKER, MATTHEW leaves his hair to Joe Kessinger. BELLAVIA, CONSTANCE leaves her figure to some envious freshman. BERF.NGER. ROBERT leaves as quiet as always. BETZ. PATRICIA leaves her nice disposition to anyone who needs it. BLAUERT, VALERIE leaves Howitt High as nice as she came. BOREK. BARBARA leaves to write her own joke book. BOTSCH, CHARLES leaves to set some new football records. BRADY. THOMAS leaves after three years of high school. BRENNAN, ANN leaves her freckles to Lu Castel- luzzi. BROWN. LAWRENCE leaves on the next bus to Levittown. BROWN, MARY leaves with Toni. BURKE, MAXINE leaves quiet, thoughtful, and creative. BUTTS, EDWARD leaves his trombone to Skip Foote. CALANDRA. LOUISE leaves Miss Musa won- dering. CAMERLENGO RALPH leaves the female un- H� rclassm n w sh!ncr he would s av. CANDREVA 1 AI’RFL leav°« her cn “ laueh. CAPFH CHARLES leaves still an avid basket- hall fan CARMAX. GRFCORY leaves his Vft of gab” to a meet freshman. CHANDLER BARBARA leaves with her knit- t'n® box and rrazv laueh. CHAPMAN. E 11 EEN leaves her slim figure to i, Kn needs it. CHRISTIE. ROBERT leaves his camera to Judy Van Derzee. POFFF.Y. Rif'HARD leaves still weann Levies COLUCCIELLO, LENA leaves her quiet ways to Pat Messeder. CONNOLLY. JEANNETTE leaves her devilish wavs to be remembered. COOK. IOHN leaves his build to Billy Lloyd. COR FES. MARA' leaves memories of one of the orettiest Ir. Prom uueens. COSTELLO. IOSEPHINE leases still singing. COUSINS, JEAN leaves the Dance Band minus a good sax plaver. CROKUS. CAROLYN leaves her long legs to Terry Ellis. GRONK. ROBERT leaves his string tie to any- one w'ho admires it. CURRY, DIANE leaves with Joan, still confus- ing everyone. Cl'RRY, JOAN leaves with Diane, still confusing everyone. CUTLER. SANDRA leaves for Cortland. DANIEL, SONNY leaves his taste in clothes to some conservative sophomore. D’AVERSA. PAUL leaves for Yankee Stadium. DAWSON, THOMAS leaves his hair style to Bil- ly Corbett. de BEAUMONT, EUNICE leaves her “quiet ways” to Sheila McKay. DE FRANCIS, BARBARA leaves her ability in French to anyone who is having trouble learn- ing it. 54 Class Will and Testament DEL PRETI . SALVATORE leaves as nice as always. DEMAREST, LEE leaves still sleeping. DE TORE, PHILIP leaves his friendliness to any- one who needs it. DIGONS, DIANE leaves with Dotty and Lola. DILLON. CARLOS leaves with George and Dick. DHT.ME1ER. ROBERT leaves to become man- ager of the A P. DONHAUSER. ANN leaves the hotkey team minus an aggressive halfback. DOREMUS, WILLIAM leaves for Melville on horseback, DORFMEISTER. ALBERTA leaves to continue modeling. DRAVIGNE, JACQUES leaves with his girl “Ruthie.” EBBIN'. DANIEL leaves for an unknown desti- nation. F.RRIN F.DWARn l« aves for college in his Dodge. ERERSTEIN. JOHN leaves to show Einstein a thing or two. EGGEI.ING, ARTHUR leaves to become a come- dian. EHMIG. CARL leaves his willingness to work to a lazv underclassman. ELGIN. LAWRENCE leaves his blond hair to |oel Ciaccio. ELMEN. VIRGINIA leaves for Jolly Roger’s. ENNIS. MILDRED leaves for an indefinite future. ERLANSON. ERIC leaves his French horn to Mrs. Du lack. EVANS. HUGH leaves after a short stay. FAN E. SANDRA leaves to find someone new to debate with. FELICE. SALLY leaves her nice handwriting to a writer of heiroglvphics. FENWICK. FREDERICK leaves his singing voice to a new chorister. FERRAIOLI, SALVATORE leaves his father’s car in perfect condition. FETKOWITZ. FREDERIC leaves still talking. FLETCHER. JEANNE leaves McLellans in the lurch. FOLEY. RICHARD leaves to become Rembrandt the Second. FORSTER. ORIEN leaves after three years. FUORI. WILLIAM leaves a great guy. GABRIEL. MARY ANN leaves the ‘R A W.” girls without a president. GARCIA. ROSEMARIE leaves to become Fred Astaire’s new dancing partner. GARDENGHI, RENEE leaves her dark hair to a blond freshman. GARRETT. ELIZABETH leaves still running for the school bus. GI AM MAR INARO. ANNA leaves for the office at McLellans. GORST, CAROL leases Mr. Kleinpeter minus a willing worker. GOZA, PATRICIA leaves arm in arm with the Curry twins. GRAY. BARBARA leaves the flute section to Pat Mowrv. GUANDO, MADELINE leaves to play mother to her younger brother and sister. HARRIS.' KENNETH leaves as quietly as he came. HAUSSER, EDWIN leaves his personality to some freshman who wants to get ahead. HENN. EDWIN leaves for a summer with his speedboat and water skis. HOLZMAN. STEVEN leaves in his jeep. HORAN. JOAN leaves the 1'brary minus a helper. HUBERT. LOIS leave her smallness to Wyllo Shulze HUKE, SALLY leaves still trying to find her one and onlv. HURSH. BARBARA leaves her “Henry J” to Mr. 1 opez. INGERSOLL. BARBARA leaves Mr. Erlanson with only one lead soprano. JACOBS. JOAN leaves her loquacity to some tongue-tied freshman. JERANSKY, JOSEPH leaves in his green con- vertible. JOACHIM. ALEXANDER leaves burning up the road to Levittown. JORDAN. THOMAS leaves his hair to Butch Brern. KAHN ROBERT le3v s still smilinor. KALJNYAK. WAT T.Y leaves the “Skvhne” minus a good feature writer KAN’F PATRICIA leases her height to some needv person. KAUFMAN. IEROME leaves for the “Aegie” school KFF.N KENNETH leaves his big blue eves to Boh 'Lrston KF.HRFR MARGARET leaves her height to I.ois Wilson. KELLEY. DANIEL leaves the basketball team minus a good rebounder. KELLEY. PATRICIA leaves her Rhode Island accent to a native New Yorker. 55 Class Will and Testament ■ KELLEY, THOMAS leaves his suede shoes to Frank Calandra. KENNY, ROBERT leaves still joking. KESSINGER, THOMAS leaves his Penn State tee shirts to his brothers. K1SSANE, JOHN leaves his car to lie repaired. KLERER, THERESA leaves in her “Chevy.” KNAPP, ELFRIEDE leaves her neatness to an untidy underclassman. KOCH. DOUGLAS leaves Mr. O’Connor with- out a star tennis player. KOENIGSAMEN, HENRY leaves, still telling jokes. KOHLER, SHIRLEY leaves walking hand in hand with Max. KOHNENKAMP, SUSANNE leaves her height to Theresa Ellis. LACKERT. DOROTHY leaves her art ability to a needy freshman. LA FATA, LOUIS leaves with Joan. LAGONE. ANGELINA leaves her friendly ways to someone who needs them. LAMABE. JOHN leaves his apetitc to a skinny sophomore. LA POINTE, WILLIAM leaves the golf team short one good man. LAWSON, CAROLYN leaves her lovely long hair to Helen Bock. LECHNER, GEORGE leaves with the other “Briars.” LEONARD. JANET leaves still shutting peoples’ lockers just after they open them. LEUDESDORF. ARTHUR leaves for Michigan. LE VAN. SHIRLEY leaves the mixed chorus without an accompanist. LOWATSKY. RUTH leaves to meet Sherman. McLAUGHLIN. JUNE leaves her dungarees to Mrs. Ketchain. MACCHIO. ELIZABETH leaves for Max Staller’s. MADDALONI. JOSEPHINE leaves as neat and pretty as always. MANCILLA, FRANK leaves for the Bronx. MARGHESCHI, RAYMOND leaves in his fath- er’s milk truck. MARCUS, JAY leaves his English class to the girls. MARTIN. GILBERT leaves for the Navy. MARTIN. NANCY leaves for the Madison Sq. Garden Horse Show with “Pebbles.” MASSARO, CLEM leaves for Lillian’s house. MATHIE. MAURICE leaves for the Coast Guard by way of Bellmore. MAYERHOFER. ANNE leaves her Aggie address book to Maria Nuzzi. MESSEDER. THOMAS leaves for East Farming- dale in his little red fire engine. MESSING, PHYLLIS leaves her hobby pins in the girls’ room. MIDDLETON, NEIL leaves still trying to get the grease off his hands. MIZEN, ROBERT leaves still trying to find out what makes things tick. MOORE. ALFRED leaves his athletic ability to Paul 7’itterton. MORRISON. RICHARD leaves remembering Senior Play rehearsals. MURATORE. ANNA leaves memories of a ter- rific second baseman. NAUGLE, MARY JANE leaves her reffing ability to Jo Podsiadlo. NEMCHIN, JACK leaves Miss Norton’s class with a smile on his face. NICOSIA, SALVATORE leaves Louie’s drug- store to start one of his own. OELSCHLAGER. ELAINE leases as nice as she came. OLISH, HELEN leaves to join her brother Henry on the farm. ORACEWSKI, DELPHINE leaves her freckles to Carrie Case one. O’ROURKE, MARGARET leaves for the busi- ness world. OSBORNE, LEON leases his cheerful disposition to be admired. PALUS, ROSEMARY leaves smiling as always. PARTANNA, TONIETTE leaves for Lesittown. PASSEGGIO. JOANNE leases her twirling ability to Mary Ann Rathgeher. PAULUS, RUTH leaves her quiet svays to a boisterous junior. PEKAR. FRANK leaves in a La Salle conver- tible . PIAT. EILEEN leaves her acting ability to some- one in next year’s Senior play. PICKEN, JAMES leaves Elbe to svalk the halls alone. PODSIADLO, RONALD leases memories of an unusual campaign for President of Student Council. POPE. JAMES leaves still energetic. POWERS, PATRICIA leaves her flaming hair to Gloria Valadez. POYNTER, JOAN leaves for Mineola Skating Rink. PRAJMOVSKY, NATALIA leaves the yearbook, reluctantly but with relief, to next year’s editor. 56 Class Will and Testament RAHILLY. CAROL leaves, still writing “Nickel Coke” for the Skyline. REUL, JOAN leaves her efficiency to a lazy freshman. RISSMEYER, HELEN leaves to study dramatics with Eileen. ROBESCH, DONALD leaves Farmingdale for Brooklyn Polytec. ROBOLD, KENNETH leaves his height to Frank Ericson. ROSALIA, MICHAEL leaves Charlie Cammy without a partner. ROSE, JUDITH leaves as a newcomer from California. RUNGE, CAROLE-MARIE leaves as a three- year graduate with high scholarship. RYDER. EDWARD leaves to become a mechanic. SCHMIDT, JEAN leaves looking for a place to eat. SCHMITT, JANET leaves to become a book- keeper. SGHNADERBEGK. WALTER leaves a piece of wire in the key hole. SCHONDEBARE, CLAIRE leaves her blush for her sister Harriet. SCHRICK, WARREN leaves on his bicycle. SCHULZ, MARIAN leaves for McLellens. SCHWARTZMAN, CAROL leaves after piloting a terrific cheering squad. SCHWARZ, ANN leaves in a black “Olds” with George. SCHWENDLER, HAZEL leaves on two wheels in her Hillman Minx. SCORDATO, MICHAEL leaves, still flirting. SCURA. ANTHONY leaves, still puzzling over Physics. SIENKIEWIGZ, MARGARET leaves with a smile for everyone. SILVANO. GLORIA leaves her nice ways to a needy underclassman. SLIPTCHUIK. LAWRENCE leaves as friendly as he came. SMITH. JAMES leaves his basketball ability to Vinnie Comecelli. SMITH. PATRICIA leaves to vacation in South Farmingdale. SOHMER. WILLIAM leaves his jokes to some worthy freshman. STERN, HOWARD leaves his brains to one who needs them. STERN. KENNETH leaves for Stem’s Pickle Works. TALLON, MARY leaves her sister to carry on. TCHINNIS. JOHN leaves to beat Ben Hogan in the National Golf Open. TELESCA, BENJAMIN leases to continue soda jerking. TERRY, CHESTER leases for Dsittown ssith Larry Brow’n. TESTA, MICHAEL leases his good nature to any hard-to-get-along-with person. TITTERTON, ANN leases her leadership to next year’s president of leaders Club. TORNABENE. MICHAEL leases with the Argo Crowd.” TRAPANI. MARIE leases after three and a half years. TRIFARO. LEONARD leases his way with women to some shy freshman. VALADEZ. HENRY leaves still trying to match his shirt color with his pants. VALENTE. ALEXANDER leases HHS minus a clown. VENZA, FRANK leases to give Harrs James competition. VERDI. GERALD leaves a iar of rubber cement to next year’s yearbook staff. VOGENEY. PRISCILLA leaves her “Miss Arnold Constable” title to some pretty junior. WALSH, KEVIN leaves to look for Kathryn Grayson. WALTER, CHARLES leaves his whittling ability to be admired. WARD. JEAN leaves singing Charley Ms Boy.” WASSMUTH. RUTH leases arm in arm svith Jack. W AI PERSON. JAMES leases his vocabulary to a future English IV student. WEATHERS. ROBERT leases his shyness to l arry Nicosia. WENDT, DOROTHY leases Mr. Dahlgren al- most wishing she had gone sooner. WILLIAMS, KENNETH leases his tsvo sisters behind. YOUNG, MEREDITH leases her sunny disjrosi- tion to be equaled. YRANIAN. LEO leases to become an elevator operator in the Empire State Building. ZAMBRI. LORETTA leases to become a Phys. Ed. teacher. ZEBLISKY. JOSEPH leaves to open his osvn garage. ZEMIDAT, JOYCE leases her friendliness and school spirit to be remembered. ZETERBERG. ROBERT leaves in The Bomb.” ZINNANTI, ANN leaves with Loric and Ann. 57 i-Hr+Ha-: eniors-To-Be • Junior Class • Sophomore Class • Freshman Class • And Their Teachers X Homeroom 102 — Mr. Wagner Jr. High teacher; History; Cross Country Coach; nice. 60 Homeroom 123 — Miss Sansom Health teacher; interesting classes; hair; friendly. 61 62 63 Homeroom 105 — Mr. Mahoney Journalism; History; English; bow ties; crew hair cut; jovial. Homeroom 150— Mr. Cole Art Department; put on first play of the school year; ter- rific in field of art. 64 66 67 68 Homeroom 217 — Mr. DiCicco Science Department; “two bundles from heaven”; friend- ly; sincere. £ ■- iwiM. «i A! AM i!£f 69 71 72 Ml. Brown Band; Dance Band “Music Box”; lanky. Mr. Corsa English; Yearbook ad- visor: smile: helpful. Miss Cushman English: tiny; neat; helpful; very nice. Mr. Dahlores English; Daler’s Sky- line ; blush. Mr. Armrruster Industrial Arts: tall; honest Abe. Mr. Avf.ry Latin : Algebra ; small: 2nd floor cop. Mr. Banker Jr. High Math: well- known by all. Miss Bregg Homemaking: n r w- comer to HHS. Mr. Donnelley Dir. of Athletics; ‘‘Jake”; friendly. Mrs. Du Jack French; French Club; Parisian hair style. Mr. Erlanson Mixed Chorus; Jr. Chorus! Acappella Choir. Miss Everitt Librarian; Library Club; patient. 73 Mrs. Huebsch English: World His- tory; well liked by all. Mr. Johnson Art; Jr. High; New- comer to HIIS. Mr. Forbes V isual Aids: small neat; bachelor. Mr. Hess Science; Jr. High; Newcomer to HIIS. Mr. Jaworski Phys. Ed.; Basketball coach; Dr. Ed. Mr. Kleinpeter Public Speaking: Eng- lish : Senior Play. Ubw Mr. Manso Spanish: tall: Spanish Club: brief case. Mr. Matthias Math teacher: wrrst- l- i Jr High. | IIRU. | Miss Musa Girls’ Phys. Ed.; hoc- key and basketball. Miss Russell Girls’ Phys. Ed.; pret- ty hair; pep. Miss Simmonds English : a good teach- er; nice clothes. Mr. Snyder Phys. Ed.; Wrestling football coach. 74 Mr. Spahr English: detention chief; well liked Mr. Valentine Industrial Arts: small; February 14. Mr. K. Wright Industrial Arts; Dr. Ed.; ties; tall. Our Faculty 75 76 Junior Class Officers Bill Van Arnam, President; Walter Brrm, Vice President; Carrie Cas- cone, Secretary; Ernie Humphries, T reasurer. Sophomore Class Officers Ronald Schnridrr, President; Norena Broski, Vice President; John Titter- ton, Vice President; Nancy Savalli, Secretary; Tom Duffy, Treasurer. Freshman Class Officers Ruby Campbell, Secretary; Joe Posil- lico, President; Eleanor Alster, Vice President; Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Sil- vestri, Sponsors; Pat Miller, Treasurer. In The Fad • Athletics • Activities I; • Clubs • f' • Organizations 1 78 79 Under the new coach and in a new school the football team proved itself to be one of the most powerful teams on the island. With Mr. Snyder at the helm, as- sisted by Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Nistad. the white wave rolled over six out of seven op- ponents and ended in a triple tie for the . V S. A. L. Championship. V The Dalcr attack featured a light, W ( 4iard charging line, completed with a 'V heavy, fleet backficld which arc the neces- V satsv components in a T-offense. The canny .( a terbacking of B. Christie and the su- perrative passing of B. Brem set free the JT y likes of C. Botsch, A1 Moore, J. LaMabe V X and S. Daniels for many a score. The spring to the offensive power was in the fine blocking of halfback E. Hum- phries and tackle J. Verdi. Both boys were key figures in the fine pass defense until forced to the sidelines by injuries. The forward wall of the Daler de- fense, which kept opposition in tack, was led by J. Cook, S. Nicosia, B. Marston, D. O’Donnell, S. Delprete, B. Tonachio and I). May. W. Hausser, who was also injured at mid-season, and T. Mcsseder maintained the backer-up positions which completed the defense. Highlights of the season included: C. lit Mr. Snydrr and Mr. Nistad, Don Tattenbaum, Dave Tuttle, Bob Christie, Larry Elmcn, Sal DelPrete, Sal Nicosia, Bob Marston, Gil Martin, Bob Ton- h Brem, Jack Lamabe, Charlie Botsch, Ed Butts, Fred Marx, Merrill Gitt- Verdi, Wynn Hausser, Ernie Humphries, Riche May, Frank Fagarella, « Karp, A1 Moore, Phil Hedges, Bill Van Arnam, Tom Messedcr, John Jeheber, lonrad, Richie Sage, Bill Corbett, Sonny Daniels. Varsity Football Botsch, Newsday and Nassau Daily Review Star ALL SCHO- LASTIC half and White Let- ter winner, setting a school rec- ord with 19 touchdow ns for 114 points; J. Cook, ALL NASSAU- SUFFOLK center, topping Long Island by kicking 21 ex- tra points, also setting a school record; J. LaMabe and A1 Moore, ALL SCHOLASTIC second string end, voted cap- tains of one of the finest football teams in the history of our school; last, but not least, D. O'Donnell winning the Hicks- ville Sweater. FOOTBALL SCORKS Westbury 0 F’dale 29 Oyster Bay 0 F’dale 27 Manhasset 13 F’dale 19 VVoodincrc 0 F’dale 27 Hicksville 13 F’dale 21 Pt. Washington 26 F’dale 18 St. Dominies 12 F’dale 62 81 The Daler’s tennis team completed the 1953 season with four wins and ten losses. 1). Koch, T. Kessinger, K. Keen, J. Smith, and H. Stem led the team to their four wins. The White Letter was won by Charlie Gaiser, a new- comer to the squad. Standing, left to right: Bill Fuori; Bob Cousins: Doug Koch: Mr. O’Con- nor, oach. Kneeling: Tom Kessinger; Bob Nemchin. This year’s team was coached by Mr. Wagner and led by Capt. Henry Rockhill to a winning season. The best team showing was in the North Shore Championships where H. Rockhill. B. Sohmer, C. Wal- ters and S. Gricsofe paced the team to a fourth position. Standing, left to right: Henry Rock- hill: Charlie Walters; Walter Kunz: Ed Ryder Bill Sohmer; Bill Steele; Mr. Wagner, Coach. Kneeling: Sal Greisofe; Bill Zuk; Bob Weathers. 83 Varsity Twiriers Standing, left to right: Barbara Chandler, Ellie Chine hell a, Annie Htterton, Sandy Culler, Kay Al- brecht, Helen Bock, Norena Broski. Center: Carol SchvyJtrtzman, Cap- tain. J-54 Varsity squad took shape tryouts and dis- pla y 5lenty of pep when- ever they cheered. Under the coaching of Miss Russell the girls worked hard making up new cheers and perfecting old ones. The result was a well co-ordinated team. Standing, left to right: Carol Zaino, Mary Ann Rathgaber, Janet Schmidt, Joanne Passegio, Captain. Kneeling: Dotty Lackert, Shirley Kohler, Eunice de Beaumont. This was a year of “firsts” for the Daler twirlers. With Miss Bregg as sponsor, the girls organized for the first time, and were the first Var- sity twirlers to receive award letters. Most important, they appeared at all the football games, home and away! Twirlers and and Beauty Varsity Cheerleaders 84 Visual Aids Visual Aids is a service organization of boys instruct- ed by Mr. Forbes, who pro- vide a service to the classes. They maintain all equipment and materials and they arc responsible for the operating of all audio-visual equip- ment. Badminton Standing, left to right: Pat Mowry, Doris Schruntrk, Jean Payntcr, Mil- dred Williams, Shirley Lr Van, Marie Trapani, Mildred Ennis, Sheila Bern- er, Eileen Piat. Sitting: Grace Beiss- man, Kay Deizondorf, Ann Zinnanti, Barbara De Francis, Caroline Lin- coln, Angi Castagnello. “Homemakers” The Future Homemakers of America is sponsored by Mrs. Heaney and Miss Bregg. The officers are: President, Pat Volkman; Vice Presi- dent, Iris Volkman; Secre- tary, Pat Kelly; Correspond- ing Secretary, Hanne Hann- sen; and Treasurer, Pat Laf- ferty. The purpose of this club is to better their school and community. 85 SENIORS Field Hockey The hockey season was very success- ful this year. Eighty girls went out for hockey, playing intramural games twice a week at the elementary school field. The class teams, which later competed with other schools, were chosen from these girls. The four class teams played fine hockey. Farmingdale 0, Amityville 0. Farmingdalc 4, Mepham 3. JUNIORS Farmingdale 3, Amityville 0. Farmingdale 2, Mepham 3. The honor team participated in two play days, one at Salisbury, and the othc; at Greenvale. Both times the girls tied for first place, in competition with schools from all over Nassau. At Greenvale Ann Tittcrton was named to the Nassau All- Star Team as fullback. Liz Nicholson, cen- ter forward, received honorable mention. SOPHS Farmingdale 7, Amityville 0. Farmingdale 1, Massapequa 2. FROSH Farmingdale 3, Amityville 0. Farmingdale 0, Massapequa 4. HONOR HOC.KEY—Coach, Miss Musa; Helen Bock, Ann Donhauser, Loretta Z.unhri, Carol Schwart tnan, Jean Ward, Merry Young, Li Nicholson, Nancy Savalli, Ann l‘it- terton, Sandra Cutler, Wyllo Schulze, Maria Nuzzi. 86 SENIORS Qirls Hockey JUNIORS Carolyn Lawson, Jolinr Barbero, Geraldine Balich, Loret- ta Zanibri, Ann Titterton, Jane Nauglr, Janet L onard, Barbara Chandler, Carol Schwart man, Merry Young, Ann Donhauser, Mary Cortes, Sandra Cutler, Barbara Gray, Jean Ward. Dot Kosikowski, Pat Gerhard, Wyllo Schulze, Jo Pods- iadlo, Lu Castelluzzi, Rosernaiie Callegari, Miss Musa, Sandra Foote, Barbara Hunter, Jo Anne Grell, Barbara Alster, Beverly Rowe, Rita Donhauser. SOPHOMORES Nancy Savalli, Kay Albrecht, Joan Steinecke, Arlene Deissler, Linda Magnuson, Fran Lawson, Marilyn Bausch, Rene Bro. ki, Pat Messeder, Pat Nauglc, Liz Nicholson, Helen Bock, Barbara Keller. FRESHMEN Lois Broman, Judy Landbcrg, Janet Flugger, Claire Duffy, Gloria Valadez, Robin Young, Miss Russell, Bar- bara Earle, Brnita Rella, Pat McCullough, Nancy Boyle, Pat Volkman, Maria Nuzzi. 87 Tagariello, Con rod, Pope, Nicosia, Duffy, Gitlrn, Tat- tcnbaum, Corbett, Elmen (Mur.) Second row: Hedges, Titterton, Alien, Schlingloff, Schwartz, Lechner, Inskip, Korn, Tuttle, Van Arnam, Reighter, Martin, Alice, McCabe, Elgin, Karp. SCORES Cilcn Cove 0 Farmingdale 19 West bury 0 Farmingdale 19 Oyster Bay 0 Farmingdale 12 Bcthpage 7 Farmingdale 19 Massa pequa 7 Farmingdale 12 Back row: Bednarski, Lebano, Smith, Asperas, Krause, Wassmuth, Harris, Posillico, Gass, Wilson, Mugavero, Joyce, Schmidt, Martens, Steenbuck. Front row: Mr. Meyer, Coach; Antonacci, Manager; Missakian, Man- ager. SCORES Wantagh 33 Farmingdale 0 Westbury 13 Farmingdale 0 Oyster Bay 0 Farmingdale 13 Manhasset 0 Farmingdale 13 Hicksville 13 Farmingdale 7 88 (general Science Club The Science Club is spon- sored by Mr. DiCicco and is led by President Gerry De Marco, Vice President Rich- ard Archi, Secretary Evelyn McGunnigle, and Treasurer Margaret Barth. This year they studied such things as astronomy, physics, radio and weather, and visited Grumman’s. Junior Dramatic Club The Jr. Dramatic Club, sponsored by Mrs. Beierling, presented an assembly pro- gram, held a cake sale, and took a trip into New York City. Junior Chorus Junior Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Erlanson. met several times a week singing at Christmas and Spring programs. 89 1st tow: Faith Andrews, Jrannr Fletcher, Ann Tilterton, Carolyn Lawson, Carol Rahilly, 2nd row: Betty Macchio, Mary Ann Gabriel, Carolyn Bausch, Sandy Faye, Wynn Hausser, Greg Carmen. 3rd row: Mary Cortes, Gerry Balieh, Bob Chri.tir, Judy Landbcig. 4th tow: Albert Dorfmeister, Madeline Dorfmeister, Madeline Guando, Janet Schmitt, Jo Podriadlo, Joan Scanlon, Dot Kosikowski, Carol Schwart man, Barbara Chandler, Barbara Hunter, Jean Ward. Back row: Lois Rafenski, Mary Jane Naugle, Renee Bro'.ki, Nancy Savalli, Bernice Epstein, Virginia Cook, Judy Allee, Eilee Piat, Mary MacAran, Helen Zuckerman, Camille Castelluzzi, Judy Vandcrzc, Shelia Makay, Jane Dealing, Barbara Einsettler, Gloria Silvano, Ron Podsiadio, Henry Koenigsamen, Tom Kissinger, Doug Koch. Absent: Jolinc Barb ro, Merry Young. Our NEWSPAPER - The SKYLINE The Skyline Staff is ably guided by Mr. Dahlgrcn who is assisted by the nine main editors, one photographer and a very energetic staff. The purpose of this organ- ization is to keep the entire school body aware of events. They succeeded in pub- lishing a paper each month and also spon- sored a cake sale in order to decrease ex- penses for buses going to away games. 90 The Hi-Life Staff is guided by Mr. Corsa and headed by Natalia Prajmovsky, this year’s editor-in-chief. The organiza- tion's main purpose this year was to com- pile ail material necessary to form the year- book. Each member worked on a different section and then all merged together. After a great deal of assorting, correcting and finally assembling, they proudly produced the Hi-Life of '54. Back row I. to rIom Kelly, Jane Naugle, Sandra Culler, Riehard Foley, John Lamabe, Eddie Henn. Middle row, I. to r.: Ralph Camrrlengo, Jerry Verdi, Natalia Prajmovsky, Carolyn Bausch, Merry Young, Joline Barbero, Loretta Zambri, Ann Donhauser, Ann Titter- ton, Marie I rapani, Betty Marchio, Henry Koenigsamrn. Seated: Mary Cortes, Ann Zin- nanti, Alberta Dorfmeister, Madeline Guando, Shirley LeVan, Jean Fletcher, Eileen Piat, Mary Ann Gabriel, Wynn Hausser, Janet Leonard, Bob Christie. Informals 92 93 In formats U • Athletics • Activities • Clubs • Organizations omaxmaaaaaaxix {x w+H'tn ■; -taaaaaa� ' i xr« 95 The best Farmingdale hoop team in many a year, under the direction of Mr. Jaworski, copped the Eastern North Shore Championship this year, with a league rec- ord of 10 w ins and 0 losses. The overall record w as 13 w ins and 5 losses. The team was consistently up for the league games although not always at its best in non- league competition. Captain A1 Moore and Jack Lamabe sparked the team, with playmaker and scorer Jim Smith accounting for 257 out of 989 points scored by the entire team. Dan Kelley and Max Arnold contributed to the height of the team with “zip” added by Butch Brem. Bob Marston, Tony Scura, 1'om Messcdcr, Ralph Camerlengo, Ken Keen, and Bob Christie. The school was justly proud of their team who brought home the second cham- pionship so far this year. Top. left to right: Kent Keen, Ed Arnold, Jack Lamabe, f)an Kelley, Al Moore, Walt Brcni. Bottom: Bob Marstrn, Tony Scura, Ralph Camerlenito, Bob Christie, Torn Messcdcr, Jim Smith. 96 Scores Farmingdalc 59 West Hempstead 35 Farmingdale 42 Oyster Bay 40 Farmingdale 64 Manhasset 50 Farmingdale 65 Sea Cliff 59 Farmingdale 43 Glen Cove 54 Farmingdale 50 Lindenhurst 64 Farmingdalc 44 Port Washington 64 Farmingdale 49 Roslyn 34 Farmingdale 53 Lindenhurst 43 Farmingdale 32 Westbury 31 Farmingdalc 43 Hicksville Sea Cliff 40 32 Farmingdale 63 55 Oyster Bay Farmingdalc 38 Farmingdale 48 Glen Cove 50 Farmingdale 60 St. Dominies 84 Farmingdalc 58 Roslyn 41 Farmingdale 50 Hicksville 43 Farmingdale 63 Westbury 42 Farmingdale 38 Mineola 51 97 The Senior Band Our High School Band was a great boon to school spirit this year. On the field for the football games they gave moral en- couragement to our fine team. The exciting half-time shows made the Daler's Band famous all over Nassau. Known for its versatility; at football games; parades, and the many concerts and assembly programs, the best of the classics as well as stirring marches and swinging popular music were presented. The school and community are proud of this organization and its inspiring director, Marshall R. Brown. Alien, William; Alstcr, Barbara; Alsler, Viola; Andresen, Finn; Arlt, William; Baccarella, Jean; Blais, Judith; Butts, Edward; Gammy, Charles; Christianson, Jerome; Cook, George; Cousins, Jean; David, Theo.; De Groff, Harriette; De Haan, Donna; De Milo, Bradford; Dyson, Barbara; Fairbanks, Arlene; Foote, Sandra; Grabowski, Edward: Kessinger, Thomas; Le an, Shirley; Lincoln, Carolyn; Melino, Daniel; Mowry, Judith; Mowry, Patricia; Oakes, Christine; Osterhoff, William; Pope, James; Ramsden, Larry; Romero, Roderic; Rosalia, Michael: Rowe, Beverly; Scharf, Wilma; Schibani, Joseph; Schmidt, James; Stern, Barbara; Stockbridge, Kay; Tchinnis, Nicholas; Tilgner, Margaret; Tilton, Andrea; Titterton, John; Van Tassell, Bruce; Venza, Frank; Volkman, Iris; Weber, Carole; Williams, Mildred; Wright, Karen. I 1 98 I Qirls Volleyball Seniors Standing, left to right: Ann Titterton, Barb Chandler, Ann Schwarz, Carolyn Lawson, Carolyn Bausch, Merry Young. Sitting: Ann Donhauser, Jean Ward, Carol Schwartzman. Juniors Standing, left to right: Wyllo Schulze, Sue Nagy, Rene Rogies, Barbara Hunter, Jo Podsiadlo, Mary- Mac Aran. Sitting: Char- lene Gossage, Sheila Burger, Lu Casteluz- zi. Sophomores Standing, left to right: Kay Albrecht, Joan Steinecke, Arlene Dei Siler, Fran Lawson, Nancy Savalli, Marilyn Bausch. Sitting: Pat Messeder, Bette Zimmer, Carol Mes- seder, Liz Nicholson. Freshmen Standing, left to right: Pat McCullough, Nancy Boyle, Joan Hamburger, Lois Bro- inan, Barbara Earle, Julia Walter, Maria Nuzzi. Sitting: Marie Citrano, Doris May- erhofer, Liz Carolina, Robin Young. Jay Vee Cheerleaders Standing, left to right: Pat Mrsseder, Judy Landb rg, Pat Kercsey, Nancy Savalli. Kneeling: Joyce Weathers, Terry Ellis, Carol Messedrr. Vollyball Honor Team Standing, left to riseht: Ann Titter- ton, Ann Schwarz, Carolyn Lawson, Wyllo Schluze, Carolyn Bausch, Shei- la Burger, Liz Nicholson, Barbara Chandler, Sue Nagy, Ann Donhaus- er. Freshman Cheerleaders Barbara BeiteL Pat Miller, Kathleen Smith, Mary Lou Dorfmeister, Marie Citrano, Eleanor Alster, Nancy Boyle. The Farmingdale High School wrest- ling team completed its 1953-54 season with a 5-6 record and five individual champions. Under the superb coaching of Mr. Snyder, Bill Corbett and Jim Keresey gained a third place in the Eastern L. I. Champion- ships along with seniors Ed Hcnn and John Cook, who both took second place. Tony Trupia and Phil Basilin also took the fourth place honors. In the L. I. Cham- pionships Cook won third place while Henn took a fourth. Other seniors and their rec- ords were: Jim Pickens. 4-4-1; Tom Kes- singer, 0-4; Phil Basilin, 2-2; Ed Henn, 7-3; Larry O’Donnell, 4-4; and John Cook, 9-1. Wynn Hausser, also a senior, was unable to wrestle this year because of an injury. In his junior year, Wynn placed second in the Easterns. V . Gr.onb.?ck' H f . G x k Middle Hausser, Keresey, Greisofe, O'Don- n II, Basilin. Bottom. Corbett, Pickens, Kessingcr, Trupia, Ericson. 101 Tripoli, Finne, Joyce, Posillico. As- peras, Holzman, Schmidt, Ewng, Hughes. Bottom: Archie, Kerrigan, Tebano, Titterton, Lisscnden, Missa- kian, Antonacci. Rifle Club Top: Mr. Snyder, Phil Hedges, Herman Schwarz, Dick Melchione, Bill Sohmer, Paul McCabe, Henry Rxxkhill, James Cook, Bill Steele, cirl lEhmig, Tom Jordan. Bottom: i JftefJf fc cs°n, Ron Schneider, Paul • A i Nbj[l Alex Valente, Eddy Benedict, IrrJ Fmt k Ericson, Sam Puhalovich, K'-n fl J®n: r SalA0el Prete. M Ericson, S Frosh Basketball J'V Basketball Top, left to right: Dave Brandt, Charley Gaiser, A1 Knight, Mike Travis, Al Madison. Middle: Ron Christianson, Tom Duffy, Dick Ins- kip, Pat Scialla, Larfrv Elmen. Bot- tom: ALWgm,� £j rfe Humphries, Bob Conrad Vfe Cornicelli. J-V Wrestling Top, left to right: Dave VVehrlin, Jack Gachot, Mr. Black, Bob Van Nostran, Mike Scordato. Bottom: Charley Schmitt, Bill Zuk, Walter Schnaderbeck. Basketball Senior Left to right: Joycr Zcmidat, Lola A liter, Ann Donhauser, Jane Naugle, Ann Tittrrton, Merry Young, Carolyn B.iusch, Ann Schwarz, Eileen Piat, Barbara Chandler, Jean Ward, Caro- lyn Lawson. Junior Back, left to right: Rene Rogies, Sue Nagy, Pat Gerhard, Barbara Hunter, Wyllo Schulze. Front: Charlene Gos- sage, Sheila Burger, Lu Casteluzzi. Sophomore Left to right: Betty Zimmer, Elena Chirichella, Carol Messeder, Eleanor Brussenski, Gloria Valadez, Helm Bock, Marilyn Bausch, Joan Stei- necke, Arlene Deisslcr, Kay Albrecht, Nancy Savalli, Fran Lawson. Freshman Back, left to right: Maria Nuzzi, Joan Hamburger, Mildred Williams. Front: Nancy Boyle, Barbara Beitel, Lois Broman, Pat Yolkman, Liz Carolina, Evelyn McGunnigle, Julia Walter, Pat McCullough, Robin Young. Advanced Science Club The Advanced Science Club has just been newly or- ganized and is sponsored by Mr. Lopez. The main func- tion of this club is to study various subjects in higher sciences. Their project for this year was their work in several phases of the radio. Basketball Honor Team Left to right: Lola Alstrr; Ann Tit- trrton, Capt. Barbara Alstcr; Sandy Foote; Barbara Chandler; Merry Young; Carolyn Bausch; Wyllo Schulze; Ann Donhauser; Eileen Piat; Carolyn Lawson. Absent: Shei- la Burger. Biology Club The Biology Club is spon- sored by Miss Norton. They were headed by President, Francis Settelc; Vice Presi- dent, Dolores Braun; Secre- tary, Priscilla Jeney; and Treasurer, Claire Duffy. This year they studied the lives of famous scientists and undertook trips to Meadow- brook Hospital and to a mu- seum. 104 Meredith Young, Gregory Carmen, Ralph Camcrlengo, Nat Prajmovsky, Annette Hudson, Janet Leonard, Barbara Dr Francis, Jerry Verdi, Bob Christie, Wynn Hausscr, Lois Wilson, Elizabeth Nicholson, Evelyn McGunnigle, Amy Schwarting, Frances Lawson, Ernie Humphries, Eleanor Alster, Pat McCullough, Judy Allee, Larry Nicosia, Carolyn Caccavello, Karen Blumer, Judy Blais, Nancy Savalli, Mary Jane Naugle, Mary Me Aran, John Tittcrton, Helen Bock, Sue Christie, Pat Messeder, Arlene Deissler, Barbara Hunter, “Skip” Allard, Bill Schwendler, Bill DiTicri, Fred Fenwick, Ronnie Podsiadlo, Ann Titterton, Joline Barbcro, Kay Albrecht, Cathy Tedesco, Tom Kessenger, Mrs. Talmage, Mr. Manso. Our Student Council Under the guidance of Mrs. Talmage and Mr. Manso, the four officers of Stu- dent Council have lead the organization through a very active year. This organization, being the lawmakers and representatives of the school, took care of the social calendar, and kept a record of all clubs, with their charters and the dates of meetings of each club. This year the Student Council undertook the task of col- lecting money and setting up a list of names for the purpose of enabling the stu- dents to go by bus to the away games. They sold various articles to the student body, sponsored a talent show, scheduled a speci- fic detention list and went on a real G. O. card campaign which broke all records and brought their sales up over the two hun- dred point. 105 Our Senior Play The Senior Class of 1954 presented “Junior Miss” which, under the capable direction of Mr. Kleinpeter and the will- ing assistance of Mr. Dahlgrcn, Miss Sim- monds and Miss Cushman proved to be a great success. In the play, Judy Graves and her most intimate friend, Fuffy Adams, suc- 106 cced in turning the Graves’ lives into ab- solute confusion. By matching up Judy’s uncle and Kllen Curtis, the daughter of Mr. Graves’ boss, they cause Mr. Graves to lose his job. In spite of all the mix up. the play ends happily with Judy a heroine. Due to the big ticket campaign which the Senior Class pursued, the money made by this senior play was the highest amount ever made by any class. The proceeds of the Senior Play helped defray expenses for the 1954 Yearbook. 107 Lighting Staff The Lighting Staff is a service organization of the school. The officers are Walter Schnaderbeck, President and Ronald Atkinson, Secretary. Each member takes care of the lighting and public address system for any pro- gram that is held in the aud- itorium. Members are also in demand by organizations outside of school. v Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross is sponsored by Miss Cushman and directed by Pres. Sandy Faye; Vice President Carol Gorst; Secretary - Treasurer Marilyn Sandelowrki. They held an enrollment drive in order to raise money for the National Children’s fund and collected clothes to aid needy children. Library Club The Library Club is guided by Miss Everitt and Mrs. Spellman. The meet- ings were led by President Pat Kelly; Vice President Judy Brandt. Secretary Grace Engelstadter and Treasurer Clara Alfredson. This club discussed multiple topics pertaining to libraries and books and aids in var- ious library duties. 108 Spanish Club The Spanish Club is spon- sored by Mr. Manso and dir- ected by President Ronnie Podsiadlo, Vice President Carolyn Bausch, Secretary Loretta Zambri. and Trea- surer Janet Leonard. Their Activities have included a demonstration of Spanish musical instruments, a Christmas fiesta, and an as- sembly program. French Club The French Club is dir- ected by Mrs. Dujack and headed by President Carolyn Caccavello, Vice President Mary Cortes, Secretary Carol Wuebber, and Trea- surer John Titterton. They went to New York City, gave a Christmas party and lastly they presented an as- sembly of French folk dances. A Cappella Choir A newly organized choral group, the A Cappella Choir sang for the first time at the dedication of the high school. These select twenty students under the direction of Mr. Krlanson collaborated with the Mixed Chorus for various programs. 109 Math Club The Math Club is spon- sored by Mr. Schriro and led by President, Barbara Gray; Vice President, Sam Puholovich; Secretary, Bev- erly Marrs; Treasurer, Shei- la Burger. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club is sponsored by Mr. Kleinpeter and its officers arc President, Wally Kalinyak; Vice Presi- dent, Hazel Schwendlcr; sec- retary, Dorothy Lackert; Treasurer, Mary Cortes; and Historian, Lucille Gastclluz- zi. In the past year this club has studied and acted out various plays. Junior Band Junior Band, under the di- rection of Mr. Brown, made quite a showing this year. They played at all the Jr. High assemblies and were enthusiastically received. This energetic crew is sure to keep musical interest run- ning high in the community. no The Dance Band Wild applause greeted the big-time entertainment of the famous Daler’s Dance Band at the opening night of “The Frolics of 1954. Playing to a packed house, the show netted a record eight hundred dol- lars for the P. T. A. scholarship fund. In addition to playing for shows and dances at the high school, this fast stepping group of musicians and entertainers “brought the house down'’ at Amityville and Garden City High Schools and at the Agricultural and Technical Institutes. Congratulations to Mr. Brown and the wonderful Daler’s Dance Band. A birr, Barbara; Abler, Viola; Arlt, William; Blab, Judith; Cammy, Charles; Cook, George; Cook, Virginia; Cousins, Jean; David, Thro; DeGroff, Harriett; DeHaan, Donna; Foote, Sandra; Grabowski, Edward; Ingersoll, Barbara; LeVan, Shirley; Ramsden, Larry; Rosalia, Michael; Schmidt, James; Stockbridge, Kav; Ven a, Frank; Williams, Mildred. Ill 113 Informals IIS T rack Top row, left to right: Ro khill, Botsrh, Moorr. Second row: Cook, Daniels, Run , Sohmcr, Brandt, Butts, Wallers. Third row: Harris, Hausscr, Karp, Korn, Jehabrr, Tona- hio, Verdi, Keen. Front row: Coat h Snyder, In .kip, Valente, Humphries, lledttcs, Jt ransky, Tagaricllo, Steele, Grandeneti. Standing, left to right: Alex Madi:on, Wally Kulinyak, Jerry Kaufman, John Tchinnis, Ronny Podsiadlo, Bill LaPointe, Sam PuHalovich. Squatting: Bob Cousins, Bob Con- rod. Standing: Mr. Snyder, Corbett, Pickens, DelPrrtr, Tchinnis, Tagarello, Butts, Daniels, Ni- cosia Koch, Albertson, Jeheber, Rockhill, Cook, Tuttle, Podsiadllo, Lamabe, Messeder, Fuori, Kersey. Kneeling: Trupia, Kessinger, Rrighter, Humphries, Valente, Sohmer, Henn, Kalinyak, Moore, Hausser, Christie, Verdi, Travis, Keen, Tripoli, May, Brem, Tonachio, Camerlengo, Van Arnam, Botsch, Marsten. Block “F” Club..................................................................................Baseball Top. Mr. Donnelly, Smith, Albertson, Lamabe, Marsten, Christie Bottom: Ericson, O'Don- nell, Longo, Messeder, Brem. Absent Koch. 117 S ports The 1954 Girls’ Sports Night, under the direction of Miss Russell and Miss Musa, was a tremendous success. The White Team, led by Carol Schwartzman and Sandra Cutler, opened the evening with an imaginative “Peter Pan’’ entrance. Next, the Green Team, under Barbara Chandler and Ann Don- hauser, performed in a colorful “Circus” entrance. Throughout the evening the girls par- ticipated in numerous events. The mem- bers of Leaders’ Club, led by Ann Titter- ton, gave an excellent marching demon- stration. At the close of the competition, the traditional skin was awarded to the White Team. 118 Nights This year’s Boys’ Sports Night proved to be one of the best ever. The boys pro- vided an interesting and varied program which included marching, broom hockey, obstacle races, calisthenics, apparatus work and wrestling. One of the high points of the evening was a skit, “Ichin' to Git Hitch- ed”, which was a tremendous success. Wynn Hausser’s successor as captain will be Ernie Humphries; Jack Lamabe’s as first lieutenant will be Bob Marston, Bob Christie’s as second lieutenant will be Butch Brem. 119 T'—top to bottom: Wyllo Schulze, Fran Lawson, Caro- lyn Bausch, Mary Cortes, Pat Gerhard, Nancy Savalli, Merry Young, Kay Albrecht, Ann Titterton President, Marilyn Bausch, Rrnr Broski, Ann Donhauser Treasurer. “C”—Top right: Loretta Zambri Secretary, Joan Stei- necke, Rita Donhauser, Joline Barbero, Lola Alster, Bar- bara Hunter, Barbara Gray, Mary MacAran, Suzir Na- gy, Sandy Foote, Jean Ward, Carol Schwartztnan, Helen Bock, Sandy Cutler. Absent: Carol Messeder. Requirements for membership in the Girls Leaders' Club arc very rigid. A high scholarship average and regular par- ticipation in athletics are the basic require- ments for consideration. Candidates must then pass a written test covering facts on various sports and a series of skill tests. Finally the eligible girls arc voted on by their gym classes and the Leaders’ Club. Every year the Leaders’ Club spon- sors the Girls Sportsnight. This year, as usual, this traditionaal event was a big suc- cess. At graduation the club again offered a $2(X) scholarship to a deserving Senior girl. The (iirls' Leaders' Club celebrated The main responsibility of a leader is to set an example in scholastic another successful year at its annual ban- quet in the spring. Officers: Ann Titterton, President; Loretta Zambri, Secretary; Ann Donhauser, Treasurer. Boys’ Leaders Club The Boys’ Leaders' Club is based on the principles of Leadership, Character and Ceneral Ability as a good citizen. It consists of forty-seven members who are leaders not only in athletics but in scholastic achievements and extra curricu- lar activities. The members can be proud of that honor since they are chosen by vote from a list of all eligible candidates. The chief duty of the gym leader is to assist the athletic director in the func- tioning of the gym classes. However, his duties do not end here but extend through- out the entire school so that he can be call- ed upon by any member of the administra- tion or faculty to perform services for the benefit of the school. The Leaders' Club extra activities in- clude; the Presentation of a Football Dance; a faculty-leader basketball game; and an annual Sportsnight. Standing: Moore Cook, Minton, Tonachio, Botsch, Daniels, Camerlengo, Rockhill, Alice, Van Arnam, Jeheber Brem. Center: Verdi, Bacon, Conrad, Karp, Tattrnbaum, Humphries, Rnghter, Tripoli, alente, Knight, May, Keen. Kneeling: Kessenger, Henn, Martin, Cor- bett Kuamski, Duffy, Inskip, Nicosia, Pickens, Del Prctr, Tittcrton, Travis, Albertson. S,de: Mr. Snyder, Lamabr, Christie, Hausser. Mixed Chorus Under the excellent direction of Mr. Frlanson, the Mixed Chorus was featured this year in assemblies, its annual operetta (Blossom Time by Sigmund Romberg), and the Spring Festival. Members of the chorus attended per- formances of “Oklahoma' and Me and Juliet” during the year. 122 Jr. Historical Clubs 7th Grade Walt Whitmans are sponsored by Mrs. Wright. The officers. Presi- dent, J. Allee; Vice President, S. Foote, Secretary. M. Wag- ner; Treasurer, B. Manker. 8th Grade Jessie Merritts are led by Mrs. Jones. Presi- dent, S. Christie; Vice Presi- dent, J. Mowry; Secretary, K. Stockbridge; Co - Secre- tary, A. Post; Treasurer, B. Schwendlcr. 9th Grade Jr. Dalers are led by Mr. Matthias. President, P. Titterton; Vice President, Pat Miller; Secretary, S. Smiles, Co - Secretary, D. Mayerhofer; Treasurer, K. Smith. “The Politicos” are sponsored by Mr. Coveil. The officers are: President, E. Reager: Vice President, M. O’Shea; Secretary, B. De Francis; Treasurer, M. Tilgner. Acknowledgements There arc many more people involved in producing a yearbook than the immediate staff. We would like to take this opportunity to mention some of those who have helped make this book a reality. Mr. Corsa, our advisor, has proven indispensable, not only for his technical assistance, but for his moral sup- port as well. Mr. O'Connor, from Jahn Ollier Engraving Com- pany, has so generously shared his vast experience in year- book production with us. Delma Studios has done a magnificent job in all our yearbook photography. Mr. Valentine and the boys in the print shop have helped by putting your names on the covers. Mrs. Rungc's and Miss Von Bargcn's immeasurable help deserve a load of thanks. Mr. Kleinpeter has outdone himself in directing the best (both artistically and financially) senior play ever. Last, but not least, we mention our advertisers and patrons without whose financial assistance this book would not have been possible. We extend our sincercst thanks to all the aforemen- tioned people. The Editors ■! Compliments of °f Your Student Council Thomas Kessinger, President Ralph Camcrlcngo, Vice-president Meredith Young, Secretary Gregory Carman, Treasurer .I IUJMUMOI M rX� AMJtAJUUUUUVUUUVIlJl 126 ,1.);! „t vl ,t ,t ,f. t,,. fryrMrMihbrMzHrMrWrMihtrirh Compliments of The Senior Class OFFICERS President, Wynn Hausser Vice President, Alex Valenti Secretary, Carol Schwartzman Treasurer, Ronald Podsiadlo � oEMoioioioiaoi(Xiciaqoi6ta 127 lefcsrmciot: m:m: i; .totcoxt: icKKKfXK - kk M€ Hr TB; ktctct: kkjaaaaaac t Best Wish eS CHRYSLER ■fllRTEMPl DIVISION OF CHRYSLER CORPORATION NEW YORK DISTRIBUTOR (XXXMXfek'- AIRACONDA AIR CONDITIONING CO., Inc. 241 EAST 51 STREET NEW YORK 22, NEW YORK PLAZA 9-2520 128 : - U i T i • i T J] T f 8 .. i 1: . i :L i! 3. 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Gilson Mr. Richard E. Lawson Mr. Harold G. Thompson Mr. Leonard A. Arnold, District Clerk Mr. Edward J. Quinn, Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Dorcmus Mr. and Mrs. James Vcnza Mr. and Mrs. A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Felice Tchinnis Mrs. William E. Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. A. Ferraioli Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ehmig Mr. and Mrs. Sal Felice Mr. and Mrs. H. Koenigsamen Mr. and Mrs. William L. Newfield Mr. and Mrs. James J. Verdi Mr. and Mrs. J. Garcia Katherine L. Digons Mrs. Anna Fetkowitz Nixon Colon Basilio Colon Mr. and Mrs. A. Sienkicwicz Mr. and Mrs. A. DcFrancis Mr. and Mrs. C. Pierce Howard E. Rose Mr. and Mrs. W. Walter Foley Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huke Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Henn Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jules Elmcn Mrs. Susan Lamabc 159 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Allen Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Walter Mr. and Mrs. H. J a isle Mr. Edward Bausch Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Bausch Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Albertson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Barbero Jeannette Runge, Sec’y Mr. and Mrs. John Grell Mr. and Mrs. F. Leonhardt Mr. and Mrs. George E. Fuechsel Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Schaeffer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilgner Rappaports Mohrmann’s Harold Cagen Village Bake Shop Medine’s Mrs. Angelina Giammarinaro Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. George Yranian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zambri Sonna Schwartzman Joseph J. Blauert Mr. and Mrs. V. Zinnanti Mr. and Mrs. William Sohmer Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Tallon Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Walter Mr. and Mrs. L. Kleber Mr. and Mrs. R. Ramirez Otto J. Robold Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Robesch Mrs. K. Prajmovskv Leona E. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. George W. Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Martin Mr. and Mrs. W. Schnaderbeck Mr. and Mrs. A. Deissler Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scura Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith 160