Woodmere High School - Patches Yearbook (Woodmere, NY)

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MR. Il. O'rls Mr. Otis often digs into his vast store of travel tales and general wandcrings and comes up with a story that supplants any thought of Civics or Economic Citizenf ship. Mr. Otis is also credited with put- ting the General in General ltlotors. Mus. I . T. BIEADE Though this is only her first year at YVoodmere, already Mrs. Meade has an enviable record. Her skillful direction of both the Junior and Senior plays contrib- uted a great deal towards their success. Mrs. Meade teaches English, Public Speak- ing and Dramatic Arts. MR. V. BALTZELL Due to the conscientious efforts of Mr. Baltzell, YVoodmere has been turning out a fine crop of students versed not only in the fields of Chemistry and Physics but also in the gentle art of telling jokes, in all three of which Mr. Baltzell excels. Vic is also the coach of WV.H.S.'s up- and-coming football team. Miss C. EIJERER Miss Ederer instructs her students in business but is more frequently recognized in the senior study hall where her eyes travel up and down the rows like a scythe mowing grain. VVoe to the erring student! However, those who take time to really get acquainted with Miss Ederer find hcr a genuinely friendly person. MR. T. fiIl.MAR'l'IN Mr. Gilmartin is one of those all round good sports liked by all with whom he comes in contact. A fine sense of humor helps many a student through the more tedious phases of General Science. This handsome gentleman also ably assists the Freshman basketball team. MR. Ii. ItAD'rRE The things Mr. Radtke has done for the music department are indeed commenda- ble. Out of nothing, he has created a fine band that has contributed greatly to the cultural education of the students. Miss D. HAltT Miss Lady Janei' Hart, our own Rem- brandt, has instituted into W'0odmere that which is often called the finer side of life. Due to her hard work a Hue proportion of budding artists is turned out each year. Miss E. PIERCE A newcomer to our midst is Miss Pierce who has come in order to handle the im- petus of new Spanish students. Already, Miss Pierce has proven her mettle. MRs. G. TERRY Another teacher to join the faculty but recently is Mrs. Terry who is instructor of Senior English. Mrs. Terry's evident capabilities have made her a valuable member of the faculty. Miss K. CiRAI-IAM Our memory of Miss Graham is twofold for we enjoyed her riotous English classes in both Freshman and Senior years. Her cynical smile and quick humor serve only to impress further her teachings on our eager minds. tlll

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Cyp' ' L+ if 'll' .r 'pas .-f :SJ 'xl sf: Rio 80 -- In 0? 'Lf ' 5 ii '21 'I-V 10-Y 4-'f 'ak' N' qff If mf 1 Underhill however, rises admirably to it. By means of a disarming manner, occa- sional reproach and mild persuasion, she enables Seniors to face June Regents with warranted confidence. Mus. A. PHILLIPS Those who study Spanish have a good time in addition to learning that romantic language. This is attributable to Mrs. Phillips whose striking personality dom- inates her classes. Occasionally, though, even Seiora's patience is sorely tried and students must toe the mark. Mn. J. CMAvI.o Mr. Cmaylo, who divides his time be- tween freshman English and assisting with the coaching duties of the football squad, has lost two things during this school year, his state of bachelorhood-and his appen- dix. The frosh', girls didn't mind the latter loss but not so the former. LIISS H. Hass To most students third year English marks a milestone in their high school career. Much of this is due to Miss Hass who introduces them to the mysteries and delights of essay, poetry, and the theater. Many carry away fond memories of mo- ments spent in Miss Hass' classes. Miss A. Gmswonn To the uninitiated, Miss Griswold seems E101 Cllfuky strict on the surface but these soon find out their mistake for Miss Griswold has a natural sense of humor which crops up at the most unexpected moments. Then, too, each student goes his way instilled with at least a few of the high ideals which Miss Griswold sets for her students and herself. Mas. E. KIELTY Mrs. Kielty has a talent for mixing humor, patience, music, current events, and art with her Caesar, Cicero and Virgil. To those whose taste leans toward Latin, Mrs. Kielty provides an interesting and stimu- lating course which makes Latin, the dead language, live once more, if only for 4-5 minutes each day. RIISS H. SCHNEIDER Miss Schneider, though strict at times, has a certain way about her that seems to attract the Freshmen, even to such subjects as Latin and algebra. We think her secret is a smile and a helping hand to those who do their best. MR. D. MCSWEENEY Mr. McSweeney, in addition to coaching the basketball squad and turning out one championship team after another, has charge of the boys' physical education de- partment. Mac's ability to win the friendship of his boys combined with his spirit of fair play have won for him the utmost admiration of all.

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Baseball . . . track C . . . pigtails . . . jump- , NDN rope . . . new saddle shoes Y Spring is here I . . . In spring a young man's fancy heavily turns to thoughts of ltegents and graluaticn. Gosh, the time has flown! In retrospect of those four short years . . . 1938 39 . . . orange handbooks . . . the search for homerooms . . . the first encounter with Miss Van Der Meid . . . those awe- some Seniors. Ruth Lee set the academic pace Qand kept itj . . . Afternoon session with Miss Schneider fx-l-xztimeoj . . . trying to sneak into the upstairs study hall . . . Harry Beaudouin started on his career as heart-breaker and sports-writer . . . Abby I,ish, now editor of the Iiullefin, was just a lowly mimcographer . . . 1939 -1-0 . . . Miss Graham was our advisor and Buddy Pierce our president . . . The dance band played every Thursday in the gym . . . Woodmere played its last game with Lawrence . . . the Junior Class gave its first play . . . Stephen Schwartz became famous for his treatises in English .... Iohn Arbib started to snap photos. I9-I-0 'Ll . . . Upper classmen, at last! . . . Mr. Ogden became superintendent and Mr. Allen, our principal . . . Miss Hass . . . term papers . . . The Mill on thc Floss . . . Outward Bound was a great success and empty liquor bottles were strewn all over the place . . . Faith Berger's cockney .accent . . . Our athletes began to shine--ffliouis Pansini, Bill Strickland, Al Ojewicz, Al Neu- gehauer, Louis Camassa, Arthur Rau . . . Evelyn Elgart, Edith fl2 jlali M. Green, Audrey Krecger and Jean Hennig cheered them on . . Gene Bokor, as president, steered us through this maze . . . 19-111--412 . . . High and mighty Seniors! Richard Hirsch as president . . . Buddy Martus and Al Ojewicz shared the office of vice-president . . . Judy Rodnick kept records of our rather ram- bunctious meetings and Jean Abcle kept track of our funds . . . The football team won four out of seven games . . . Pride and Prejudice triumphed. Edith Green, Dawne Einhorn, Sydney I.eBrun, Bert Weiland, I.eo Postrel, Jerry Tcldon and Everson Kinn again graced our stage . . . War . . . air-raid alarms and school dismissed . . . kinder-wardens were invented . . . Vera Bloch was editor-in-chief of Patches and that little office always overflowed with people . . . Jerry, Buddy, and Sydney convulsed us in assembly . . . Midycar exams . . . Miss Graham fnow Mrs. Morganj left us amid tears and wails .... lane Strauss continued to amaze us with her ever-growing list of activities . . . Mrs. Terry became our English teacher and Mrs. White our faculty advisor . . . Macbeth . . . Senior essays . . . HISTORY OUTLINES . . . Senior averages . . . Ruth Lee was valedictorian and Sydney I,eBrun, salutatorian . . . Sydney disgraced Woodmere by getting a new car . . . Louis Camassa made that miraculous shot . . . and we won the S.S.A.Ii. championship . . . Mr. Radtke joined the army . . . Mr. Gilmartin left us and Patches for an ensign's commission . . . Mr. Cmaylo . . . Mr. Kelly . . . all gone. The controversy over slacks . . . bangs . . . First Aid . . . College application blanks . . . dreaded interviews . . . suspense!! . . . Senior essays announced: Edith Green, first prize, Everson Kinn, second prize . . . And then . . . Senior Prom-our prom- GRADUATION! Joyce Wilner, Nancy Adler.