Woodmere High School - Patches Yearbook (Woodmere, NY)

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One person may read into an expression icy and security to be found in high school. Another may see in a face surprise and sudden realization that high school days will soon be over. Still an- other may interpret the expression as one of mixed emotion-the stunned feeling that high school is actually over, the longing to relive these years, and the anxious desire to face forward and enter the new phase of life now ahead. For each one the faces in this book hold memories of Woodmere High School and the year l953-54. The Editor lecbcafion To you, Mrs. Kielty, we dedicate Patches 1954 5 L L L CHAUNCEY M. OGDEN STANLEY R. ALLEN Superinfendenf Principal JOSEPH P. REMO Adminisfrafive Assisfanf jdlfllgg ALLAN CRUICKSHANK ETHEL DUBOIS Guidance Guidance r cg, N Ag '-,1 S- Iz' '.', . GLADYS BALDWIN JOHN BOLOS GEORGE BOYD English French and Spanish Science MARTHA BROWER JAMES CMAYLO CLAIRE DERSCH Social Sfudies Driving Commercial ISABEL GLOMB KENNETH GREGORY ARLOEEN GRISWOLD English Shop Mathemcxfics HAROLD HALL MARGARET HANLON Physical Educafion English and Commercial s DORIS HART DOUGLAS HEAGLE ALICE HOLTKAMP Art Mafhemaiics French ANTHONY JACOBELLI JOSEPH JOERG Biology Mathematics ,I V , 4 E I :S 1-- , . E5 ' If if A,,-ss.-.. HM, Q. fe-2: A WW S f EULA KIELTY Latin xi It . , 2 . I P1 S vgggv . . 4 Qiz- Q tw.. A . -'fi . vv . - -1 4 it EVERSON KINN IRVING MacDONALD Social Studies Science 81 Public Speaking ANNA METZLER HARRISON OTIS English Social Studies WILLIAM PALMER English and Social Studies 5. ' .1 ,.1: ' .f.. S, Q ' . 1-. 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BRUCE AUGUSTUS Gus . . . can always be found with the girls and his blue convertible . . . has participated in track and football . . . a sure- shot for the rifle team . . . Science, French and Math. clubs . . . plans to go to engineering school after graduation. JEROME BERNSTEIN Jerry . . . has really made the best of his four years . . . IRC, Science and French clubs . . . Presi- dent of Spanish Club . . . took a first in the state French contest . . . played 'fJerry in Fog IsIand . . . understands five lan- guages . . . and will prob- ably continue along these lines in college. NORMA BAUER Chooch . . . bright-eyed, ambitious member of the Senior Class, writes and sells Bulletin, Spirit Com- mittee . . . worked in many capacities for both the Senior and Junior plays . . . a good person- ality, a good worker, and a great friend to all. JOYCE BERNSTEIN Likes math, history and sports . . . gold key re- cipient . . . Business Man- ager for Fog lsland . . . Freshman and Junior Class treasurer . . . Sports Edi- tor of Patches . . . a sure success in any kind of an undertaking. CAROL ANN BAXTER Carol . . . a home eco- nomics major who hopes to become a secretary af- ter graduation . . . she's just crazy about football and baseball and her fa- vorite team is, well, the Dodgers . . . her main interests are baking and roller skating. BARRY BLOOM Barry . . . an import from Samuel Tilden at start of his senior year . . . instant- ly became a friend of all . . . active member of the IRC and a reporter for Bulletin . . . plays piano, likes baseball and golf. . . found Woodmere great, especially our females . . . hopes to attend Columbia. CAROLE BERNSTEIN Little, cute and always full of pep . . . Sally in Turn Back the Clock , and Pris- cilla in Fog Island . . . Service League . . . Alum- news Editor for Bulletin . . . Treasurer of El Circu- lo Espanol . . . Dramatic Club . . . personality plus. ROBERT BRADFORD Bob . . . one of the less noisy members of the class . . . President of the Sci- ence Club . . . can always be seen in his gray car with the bold red stripe . . . works after school and on weekends . . . most in- terested in cars and car- pentry. BARBARA BRAUNER Bobbie . . . one half of the Brauner combination . . . belongs to the IRC and Spanish Club . . . worked hard on those cos- tumes for the Junior Play . . . a most capable seller of the Bulletin . . . she is both cute and conscien- tious. ELLEN BRAUNER Good natured and fre- quently seen in the com- pany of another Brauner . . . member of the IRC . . . . Irene in the iunior production of Turn Back the Clock . . . works on Mrs. White's half of the Bulletin . . . has an in- terest in gjrls' sports . . . possesses a pretty smile. ALAN BRAVERMAN Al . . . one of our best students . . . Band, French and Latin Clubs, Bulletin reporter . . . this year be- came the paper's Head- line Editor . . . Senior Editor for Patches . . . plans to study business administration in college . . . in his own words, he enioys philosophical dis- putation. PETER BREGGIN Pete . . . although small in size Pete has made a big name in Woodmere . . . Co-Editor of the Bul- letin . . . Freshman and Sophomore president, vice president in Junior year . . . Student Council . . . back after a year's ab- sence to his first love, football . . . 220 man . . . a sure success. kk af' GRACE BRODSKY A sweet smile and plenty of sense are her one-two punch . . . loves the stage and is president of the Dramatic Club . . . WIR, French Club . . . worked hard getting props for the Junior Play and acted in Fog lsland as Johannah . . . Woodmere's own Shir- ley Booth. ANDREW CARLAN Andy . . . came to us from Far Rock. for his sopho- more year . . . member of the new World Citizens Club . . . keeps busy typ- ing up the articles for Bul- letin . . . has a record col- lection and spends a good deal of traveling. ig.. iz R .Sixty I A a t 5,129 . s it ii,. 2 3 L, JON CEDAR Johnny . . . eats, sleeps and talks sports, especial- ly tennis and baseball . . . took a second in intra- mural tennis tournament . . . Math Club and help- ed with props for the Jun- ior Play . . . hopes to be accepted in Lehigh and study accounting. VIRGINIA CHESTER Ginny . . . cute little miss with plenty of pep . . . French Club and Archery for a year . . . always running somewhere . . . seen in her red convert- ible with its steady occu- pants, Pat and Roberta. IRENE CHIPURNOI Chip . . . transferred from Babylon this year and be- came a smash hit in Woodmere . . . member of the IRC and feature writer for Bulletin . . . one of Mrs. Saunder's ath- letes . . . likes tennis and classical music as well as Woodmere . . . will prob- ably next be seen at Vas- sar. CAROLE COHEN Cute, blond, and blue Ford are all associated with Carole . . . Bulletin advertising and Patches circulation . . . worked hard for both plays . . . likes the theater, T.V., and books . . . she might be back as an elementary school teacher. JAY COHEN Duke . . . no one can claim he has a quiet dis- position . . . always in trouble with Mr. Gregory . . . a four-year football man . . . one ofqthose al- ways ride never walk . . . well liked with a good sense of humor. LOUIS COHEN Big Lou . . . can be found with Dave and the rest of The Boys . . . threw the shot for Mr. Otis and was mighty fast to boot . . . very fond of a cer- tain La Forsche . . . ap- pears quiet but once he's let loose watch your step. HARRIETT COHN Personality, brains, and looks . . . Honor Society, Student Council, IRC, and Girls' sports are a part of her past accomplishments . . . Gold Key winner . . . last years' Feature Editor of Bulletin and one of this year's Senior Editors of Patches . . . one of Wood- mere's A-one inhabitants. SAMUEL COHN Sam or Samba . . . a Hal Hall football protege . . . four faithful years of ser- vice to the Woodmere eleven . . . played sax and clarinet in the Dance Band . . . Washed dishes in the cafeteria for three years . . . likes the out- doors and wants to be- come a farmer. JANET CULLUM One of Miss Hart's little ones for three years . . . Business Ma n a g e r of Patches . . . likes to play baseball and volleyball and to watch basketball games . . . a lovely danc- er . . . known for con- stantly changing her hair style and re-decorating her bedroom. FRANK CURTIS Has been seen driving quite a variety of automo- biles . . . a gymnast for Mr. Hall . . . played his accordion in Stars Over Broadway . . . is train- ing to be a Sunday School teacher . . . undecided as to whether to teach or go into Foreign Service. 'I-6 RICHARD CURTlS Rich . . . always has a good word and smile for everyone . . . did a great job in both Turn Back the Clock and Fog Is- land . . . Spirit Commit- tee, Spanish Club . . . Treasurer of the Class of '54 . . . a good replace- ment for Groucho Marx. JOHN DALY Jack . . . a long-time half- miler for Woodmere's track team . . . proud possessor of a 1941 green Plymouth with yellow skirts, lacking solely a new engine . . . daily commu- ter on a yellow bus . . . plans to go to Oswego to learn trades. ARLENE DeMOTT Adores dancing-tap, bal- let, and ballroom . . . often to be seen riding around town in her '53 Plymouth . . . keeps com- pany with Fran, Nancy, and Mary . . . a quiet member of the Class of '54 and a real sweet kid. ROBERT DIEFENBACH Likes photography . . . bi- cycles five miles to and from school each day . . . president of the Movie Squad . . . works back- stage for assemblies and plays on the lighting and PA systems . . . plans to be a switchboard mecha- mc. HERBERT DONOW Herbie . . . one of Wood- mere's farm boys and a true lover of the soil . . . an avid Dodger fan . . . played football in his sophomore and iunior years . . . a member of the Latin and Math Clubs . . . intends to enter the profession of veterinary surgery. BARBARA DRYPOLCHER Barb, but not sharp . . . likes convertibles, clothes, dogs, and music . . . the attractive drum maiorette of the Woodmere High School Football Band . . . Mr. Suchoff's girl Friday . . . an ex-twirler . . . sings with the Dance Band . . . intends to be a pro- fessional chanteuse. PAUL EDELSTEIN Loves musicals and travel- ing . . . photography edi- tor of Bulletin and Patches . . . did the pics for Turn Back the Clock . . . three years manager of the track team . . . active member of the Camera Club and Movie Squad . . . a future administrator. MORTON EGER Morty...cars...a mechanical wizard . . . often to be seen flying his model planes at the Academy . . . a radio ham, in company with Louis Poster . . . football, JV and varsity, baseball, varsity, and basketball, member of the Camera Club . . . a future aero- nautical engineer. DONALD FALK Donny . . . collector of crazy hats . . . pics for Bulletin and Turn Back the Clock . . . under- studied for latter . . . a friend to Dracules and Co .... Science Club '51 and '52 . . . a decorator of the famed Hoopster's Hangout . . . erstwhile contributor to Patches. CAROL FRIEDMAN A devoted eater of Chi- nese food . . . likes music, both popular and classical . . . second Liz Taylor . . . hates people who slam doors . . . did costumes for Turn Back the Clock . . . worked on Patches, distribution. and advertis- ing . . . intends to be a buyer for a department store. ELIZABETH FISCHER Betty . . . an unusual girl -enioys school . . . loves to bake, especially new recipes . . . served as an usherette for the Junior Play . . . participated in hockey and archery in carefree Frosh days . . . intends to work as a re- ceptionist, then to become a housewife. JOAN FRIEDMAN Likes roller skate racing and classical music . . . also Chinese food and pizza . . . badminton, baseball, basketball, vol- leyball . . . transferred from Erasmus in Junior year . . . sold tickets for , Turn Back the Clock . . . adores Latin-American dances . . . a future chem- ist. ROBERT FISCHER Bob . . . likes photography and model trains . . . Bet- ty's twin y. . . his favor- ite subiects are Math and Science . . . an outfielder on varsity baseball team in iunior year . . . Math Club . . . helped with sets for Turn Back the Clock . . . intends to be a civil engineer. SUZANNE FRIEDMAN Suzy . . . loves music and French .. . . has perennial trouble parking . . . four years in Music Club, Span- ish Club . . . constantly mistaken for Irene during four years in Service League . . . intends to do work connected with speech. KENNETH FOX Ken . . . likes golf and dancing . . . got a car named Sugar, and is of- ten seen in it . . . Var- sity Football, Freshman Basketball, JV baseball . . . member of the French Club . . . his glib tongue and easy style insures his success as a future sales- man. JOEL FRUCHTMAN Chess fiend . . . possessor of a large stamp collec- tion . . . one of Wood- mere's few desolate Giant fans . . . a member of the Track Team . . . Sci- ence Club, Chess Club, Math Club . . . intends to work in the textile and carpeting fields. STEPHEN FUCHS Steve . . . hobby is cera- mics, and he is often to be found in front of his kiln . . . Tucson's gift to Woodmere . . . a mem- ber of the Camera Club . . . did sets and lighting for the junior play . . . intends to become a doc- tor and specialize in car- diac surgery. LYNN GATTEAU Cupcake . . . likes popu- lar music and pajama par- ties . . . came to Wood- mere in her junior year from Friends Academy in Locust Valley ...' in her short time here partici- pated in volleyball, bas- ketball, baseball . . . would like to teach young chil- dren. JOSEPH GERMAN Joe . . . his passion is cars . . . owns a T932 Ford coupe with a dropped body and a somewhat hopped up '48 motor . . . also enjoys water sports and has a 'I4-foot Wood- pussy class sloop . . . in- tends to go to Farming- dale and study automobile designing. PHILIP GETTER Phil . . . has yens for fishing, skiing and the Dodgers . . . advertising, Kid's Kapers, and head- lines for Bulletin . . . a member of the Track Team . . . Sports Editor of Patches . . . Student Coun- cil Treasurer in Senior year . . . Ollie Bannister for the junior play . . . he likes people and peo- ple like him. RICHARD GILLMAN Gill . . . enjoys piano, chess, bridge . . . wore those snappy knickers as an usher for the Junior play . . .-Latin Club, Math Club, and three years of Band . . . commonly seen with the hebetudinous one . . . plans to be a plum- ber and philosopher. ETTA GLASS Eddie . . . a painter and acook...bowls98... one of Mr. Suchoff's first twirlers and a co-captain in her junior year . . . took up badminton and archery . . . intends to teach or enter the armed forces, but get married in any case. JUNE GLASS Jesse . . . likes oil paint- ing, baking, tropical fish, and roller skating . . . loves all animals, includ- ing snakes . . . history's her favorite subject . . . an active member of El Cir- culo Espanol . . . intends to teach elementary school. PATRICIA GOERKE Pat . . . loves music, es- pecially piano and opera . . . also swimming . . . often seen around in a maroon DeSoto . . . French Club, Dramatic Club, Mu- sic Club . . . caretaker's wife in Fog lsland - . . . two-time winner of talent contest . . . hopes to travel and study in Europe. BRUCE GOGEL B..l .... famous for his glog rod Kan automobilej . . . Johnny Stone in Turn Back the Clock . . . French Club, Latin Club, l.R.C. . . . known by the word he discovered, hebetudi- nous . . . future member of the legal profession . . . Take it Easy. DAVID GOLD Dave . . . likes athletics, double talk, dancing . . . a line for every girl . . . baseball, basketball, bowl- ing . . . Math Club for two years . . . Brock in Fog Island . . . two years Headline Editor of Bulletin . . . intends to take up accounting and sales- manship. JACK GOLDKLANG King Klang . . . composes modern, clashing, dischor- dant music . . . likes Cho- pin and-the Firehouse Five . . . treasurer of Dramatic Club . . . Spanish, Latin and Math Clubs, Senior Snapshots for Bulletin . . . collects rejection slips from major magazines . . . an amateur astronomer. ETHEL GOLDMAN Eth . . . likes golf, history, tennis, reading, horseback riding . . . walks several miles to and from school each day . . . baseball, basketball, volleyball . . . Bulletin reporter . . . a member of the Interna- tional Relations Club . . . costumes for Junior play . . . nice habit of con- tinually smiling. ELISABETH GOLDSTEIN Lisa . . . likes skiing, ten- nis, food, languages . . . French Club, Math Club, Music Club . . . co-chaired Ticket Committee for Jun- ior Play . . . Assistant Bus- iness Manager, Senior Play . . . one of those hardy souls who daily walk great distances to school. GERALDINE GOLDSTEIN Gerry . . . enjoys a steak and ice cream for break- fast . . . history is her favorite subject . . . three year cheerleader, captain for football . . . member of Student Council and Spanish Club . . . acted in Turn Back the Clock . . . hopes to go to Mt. Holyoke, and also get married. IDEN GOODMAN Din . . . hobbies are tropi- cal fish, sailboating, boog- ie-woogie and traveling . . . has been to Europe and Mexico . . . plays the piano . . . a member of the track team . . . Cam- era Club, Science Club . . .. Secretary of Spanish Club in junior year . . . likes girls exceptionally well. IRIS GORDON Likes musical shows and classical music, also dogs . . . collects porcelains and antique jewelry . . . a member of Chorus and Service League . . . promp- ter and understudy for. Senior Play, costumes for Junior Play . . . intends to do fashion and buying work after college. AUDREY GREENBERG Aud . . . enioys working with children and intends to teach French . . . likes cheerleading and singing . . . vice-president of the French Club . . . Latin Club, Student Council . . . a dreamy lover-girl in both plays . . . inquiring reporter for Bulletin . . . life's ambition is to attend Cornell. DANIEL GUZY Guz . . . the roving kind . . . a sportsman on and off the tennis and basket- ball courts . . . Bulletin typist, Camera Club, main- tenance for Fog Island . . . a Squamasee Bunk 2 boy . . . plans studying business administration . . . here is one fellow you can't help liking. MARK HAIES Bulbs . . . a perfect genius when it comes to math, or anything else for that matter . . . member of the Math Club, Basketball and Baseball Teams . . . his hobbies are sports and collecting signs and girls . . . well, that's what he saidl SUSAN HENICK Sue . . . eternal triangle of Sue, Bulletin, and the telephone . . . co-editor of the newspaper, presi- dent of the Honor Society . . . is going to invent a clock with slower hands and more numbers . . . always in the middle of a discussion . . . unpredict- able. JAY HESS Deacon . . . a customer in the foreign car market with his Jaguar and M.G. . . . worked on sets for both iunior and senior productions . . . Camera, Science, and Math Clubs . . . knows what he's talk- ing about when around cars . . . dark and hand- some. WILLIAM HICKS Bill . . . no one can say red hair is Bill's outstand- ing trait . . . president of l.R.C. and Junior Class, Honor Society, Bulletin and Patches Staff, Junior Play, and track create the real impression . . . Get off it . . . a born leader and positively a success. SANDRA HOPP Sandy . . . a friendly senior . . . collects popu- Iar records and curios . . . a theater-goer . . . mighty proud of her Olds '88 . . . worked in kindergarten for Service League . . . an exception-one of Miss Hart's tall ones . . . . Bulletin circulation staff . . . intends to study flori- culture. WALLACE JOHNSTON Wally . . . one of the nicest guys you could know . . . a real sports- man all the 4 years he played football . . . 1952 -a good year for milking cows . . . partial to pizza- loving brunettes . . . played frosh basketball . . . plans to be a construction en- gineer. JOAN JOSEPH Joanie . . . beautiful hair, beautiful figure, beautiful girl . . . an immediate hit due to her fine sense of humor . . . cheerleader, French Club and vamp in the Junior Play . . . she adores kittens and lives for the sun. HARRIETTE KAPLAN President of Spanish Club . . . member of French Club . . . likes to play the piano . . . prompter for the Junior Play . . . strong tennis player . . . runs her own taxi service between the Hewlett Bay Apart- ments and Woodmere High . . . winning smile. ALAN JOSEPHSON Hose . . . knows iust what he wants to do and does it . . . four years as a sharpshooter for Wood- mere . . . reporter for Bul- letin . . . student director of Fog lsland . . . wants to attend Tufts and be- come a doctor. HARVEY KARP Harv . . . there is never a dull moment when he's around . . . French Club and Circulation Staff for the Bulletin . . . played for the JV nine and the track . . . dark eyes and hair with a winning way. ROBERTA JULIUS Came to Woodmere in her sophomore year after at- tending Tilden and Law- rence High . . . always seen in the company of Pat and Ginny . . . in chorus shows her talent for singing . . . expects to be a secretary after graduation. PAUL KASHDEN Twist . . . never will there be a better sense of hu- mor in Woodmere . . . v.p. of Camera Club for two years, as well as a two year stretch in Math Club and Student Council . . . knows the best stories . . . has many friends. RICHARD KAHN Richie . . . wonderful sense of humor . . . he once owned his own iallopy . . . baseball and rifle teams . . . treasurer of the Soph Class . . . spends week- ends hunting and fishing . . . likes to go out and have a good time. LUCILLE KASS Lou . . . a Gold Key win- ner . . . a wonderful ath- lete . . . French and Span- ish Clubs . . . Student Council . . . likes to knit and to read . . . thinks she may like to be an elementary school teacher . . . the desire of her life is to own a photography set. SHERWIN KAYNE Sher . . . another auto- mobile enthusiast . . . played on the Woodmere eleven and ran around the track . . . maintenance for both plays . . . plans to go to Farmingdale af- ter graduation . . . a fu- ture automotive and diesel technician. TONI KENNETH Toni . . . her laugh is contagious . . . treasurer of French Club . . . I.R.C., W.l.R., Bulletin and Span- ish Clubs . . . wonderful vocabulary . . . her walk is the wonder of Wood- mere, but that just adds to her charming person- ality. ' NORMAN KURTZ Norm . . . that knowing voice you heard from the P.A. at the football games was Norm's . . . Math Club, baseball, basketball, and Spirit Committee . . . beautiful blue eyes . . . a whiz in school and a wonderful guy . . . his friendly smile welcomes a host of friends. PATRICIA LADNER Pat . . . always seen with Ginny and Roberta . . . a member of the French Club and a freshman arch- er . . . loves horseback riding and once entered a rodeo in Colorado . . . also likes to fence . . . beautiful long, red hair. ERICA LANN Riki . . . ma petite . . . chock full of pep . . . Kids Kapers Editor and feature writer for Bulletin . . . Latin, French, and Dra- matic Clubs . . . did fabu- lous iob as Publicity Man- ager for Fog Island . . . backbone of Spirit Com- mittee . . . wants to study iournalism or psychology. IRENE LAZARUS Sincerity personified . . . quick witted . . . wonder- ful friend . . . makes the most of her time . . . ex- traordinary vocabulary . . . Feature Editor of Bulletin . . . Patches Sr. Editor, Student Council, Music Club, French award win- ner . . . possesses an en- viable average . . . a bud- ding novelist. 23 ROCHELLE' LEKUS Shelly . . . oh, how those baby blues sparkle . . . always smiling . . . can't sit still . . . Spanish Club, Bulletin reporter, ticket saleslady for class plays . . . p'als with Sue and Babette . . . loves to dance and play the piano . . . wants to be a social work- er. MORTON LEVINE Merton . . . enjoys ath- letics and all kinds of mu- sic . . . came here from Midwood in his freshman year . . . a member of the Science, World in Re- view, and World Citizens' Clubs . . . track man . . . a future instructor of high school youths in the mys- teries of the social scien- ces. SANDRA LEVY Sandy . . . a strawberry blonde with brown eyes . . . fabulous collection of shoes, curios -and an- tique iewelry . . . pals with Harriet, Louise, and Iris . . . loads of fun at parties . . . costuming and flowers for Junior Play . . . hopes to become a fash- ion buyer. IRWIN LICHTBLAU Gishboo . . . versatility in action . . . loads of friends . . . don't start him laugh- ing . . . veep of senior class . . . football star, and track mller . . . host to Kim . . . Honor Society, IRC, stage manager for Junior Play . . . member of team of Eddie, Irwin and Rick . . . aspiring engineer. EDWARD LIDZ Eddie . . . brains and per- sonality packed into a 6 foot frame . . . prexy of Math Club . . . Patches Senior Editor, IRC, Span- ish Club, Student Council . . . one of Doug's boys . . . ran distance in track . . . looks forward to go- ing to Cornell and mak- ing buttons. JACK LINTON Yoc . . . one of the nicest guys in the class of '54 . . . sells Woodmere where- ever he goes . . . never a dull moment . . . ran rings around the track for 4 years and chucked bas- kets his trosh year . . . who can forget his sprain- ed ankle. MARY LOGAN Woodmere's own Honey- bun . . . cute and full of pep . . . avid participant and spectator of all sports . . . made many honor teams in girls' sports . . . one of the Gibson girIs . . . a secretary she will be. LEWIS LORIN Lew . . . good natured . . . avid fan of all sports . . . played on Wood- mere's baseball varsity . . . roots for Yanks . . . lucky guy-drives a big Olds . . . a caballero in Spanish Club . . . painted sets for Turn Back the CIock . . . plans to study business administration. RICHARD McSWEENEY Dick . . . tall, handsome Woodmereite . . . does well in whatever he un- dertakes . . . a top sharp- shooter on the rifle team . . . one of Senorita's fa- vorites in class and Span- ish Club . . . always dresses in style . . . attracted to Malverne . . . take care - he wants to join the F.B.I. HARRY MANNERS Hesh . . . all around ath- lete . . . a bright person- ality in Woodmere . . . consistently a high scorer in basketball . . . tried his hand at track and baseball . . . likes to dance . U. . worked on both plays . . . prospective. EDITH MARKS Edie . . . sparkling per- sonality . . . adds humor to every situation . . . gift- ed with acting ability . . . Gold Key winner . . . con- tributes to success of Stu- dent Council . . . IRC de- bator . . . still maintains a southern drawl . . . ram- bles around in her Nash . . . Aspiring. LLOYD MARSTON Lem . . . one of the 6 footers of the class . . . earned letters as miler in track and end on foot- ball team . . . partial to blondes . . . Junior Play assistant stage manager ...4yearmathwiz... Freshman and J.V. basket- ball . . . future engineer. NANCY MARTINO Has a smile that can't be beat . . . often seen riding about with Mary S. and Fran R .... loves sports, music, and reading . . . home economics enthusi- ast . . . is going to make use of those typing courses after graduation. JOAN MATERIALE Jonie, Peanuts . . . sweet personality attracts many friends . . . a lot of artistic and musical talent in this little miss . . . one of Miss Hart's extra little little ones . . . crazy about in- terpretive dancing . . . appeared in many talent shows . . . future is unde- cided. ROSE MAZZA Famous for her long red hair . . . maintains a good average, especially in his- tory . . . enjoys dancing and popular music . . . did swell iob on flowers for the class plays . . . one girl who won't miss as sec- retary. BARBARA MEYERSOHN, Bobbie . . . long, blonde hair . . . loves to talk . . . will never forget her inter- view with Eddie Fisher . . . spends all weekends in Brooklyn Kwonder whyi . . . super-ticket saleslady for class plays . . . writes poetry . . . aspiring social worker. ELIZABETH MICHELSEN Liz . . . her blue eyes sparkle everytime she speaks . . . It's a dillyl . . . worked hard on scen- ery for Fog Island . . . played archery, softball, and volleyball . . . swim- ming instructress . . . never misses a game . . . a sure success 'cause she's so sweet. JOAN MITTMAN Newcomer to Woodmere in her senior year . . . very small but can't be missed . . . makes friends quickly . . . crazy about cooking - she concocts her own special recipes . . . in future, hopes to be a sec- retary. CHARLENE MORRIS Char . . .loads of fun . . . Miss Rhythm Queen . . . great talent in art and music . . . Capt. of the Varsity twirlers . . . Art club member for 2 years . . . will be remembered for her performance in Stars Over Broadway . . . will dance her way to success. ROGER NIEMAN Roge . . . craziest sense of humor . . . prize possess- ion, his car . . . great friend of Marty . . . one of Bubbles top bowlers on the Woodmere team . . . a connoisseur of pop- ular songs . . . music direct- or for Turn Back the Clock . BARBARA MULLER Barb . . . brains and sweet disposition, one swell girl . . . Betty's other half . . . one of the Gibson girls . . . Co-Program chairman for class plays . . . crazy over popular music . . . is attracted to Springfield Gardens for some reason . . . will make a top sec- retary. JANE NIRENBERG Sweet disposition . . . beautiful long hair . . . constant companions of Edie and Toni .' . . Pres. Latin Club in Soph year, WlR, circulated for Bul- letin . . . Turned Back the Clock by working on properties . . . enthusias- tic IRC member. ELLEN MUSKIN Quiet, sweet, and sincere . . . makes the most of her time . . . loves all forms of music, especially opera and ballet. . . a real asset to the Music Club . . . stamp collector from way back . . . hopes to enter secretarial work. JOELA NITZBERG Joe . . . famous for her pint-size, dimphs, paint- brush and enthusiasm . . . constant companions in Fredda, Lizzie and her powder blue convertible . . . Art Club stalwart . . . worked on publicity for class plays and school dances . . . an aspiring dress designer. MICHAEL NEWMAN Mike . . . oh! that laugh . . . has a good word for everyone . . . keeps His- tory-English class in stitch- es . . . diligence made him Pres. of Service League . . . Bulletin headlines, WIR, French club . . . Chubby Bascomb in Junior Play . . . has designs on life . . . future architect. EMILY PEREZ Emmy . . . usherette at Junior and Senior Plays finds a place for herself at all football and bas- ketball games . . . loves sports as long as she is not taking part . . . future plans include cooperation with a typewriter as a pri- vate secretary. 26 ROBERT PREUDHOMME FRANCIS REISERT ALAN RICHMAN KATHRYN RIZZO RICHARD PFEFFER Ricky . . . big man on campus . . . master of ceremonies and all situa- tions . . . president of stu- dent Council, vice-presi- dent of IRC . . . Any volunteers? expert on winning friends and influ- encing people . . . all this, and looks tool . . . If it's Pfeffer's, it's got to be good. RONA PCMERANTZ Ro . . . seen with Mrs. Brower's tests, outlines and a typewriter . . . alley cat with a bowling ball . . . also found with a vol- leyball or basketball in girl's sports . . . programs for Junior and Senior plays . . . plans for the future include a secretarial job. HERBERT POSNEER Demon . . . winner of first Woodmere High tennis trophy . . . jumped over the net to the stage to become sheriff in Fog Island . . . enthusiastic member of the Spanish Club . . . does not let life bother him . . . versatile, finishes what he begins. LOUIS POSTER j Lou . . . voice heard speak- ing over amateur air waves . . . also speaks fluently in French Club . . . loves that language . . . leaves his radio set only for a piano keyboard . . . enjoys popular music . . . will answer to the code of W2GCA. Bob . . . found at dark end of the spotlights in assem- bly productions . . . oper- ating member of Movie Squad . . . name appears on lists headed lighting for Junior and Senior Plays . . . the actors would all be lost without him. Fran . . . active participant in girl's sports . . . takes time-out to enjoy swim- ming and dancing . . . will go to business school after graduation . . . is playing with the idea of a secre- tarial job . . . sure to score in the future. Al . . . hot rod addict . . . exchanges steering wheel for radio dial to operate ham set . . . worked sound for Fog lsland . . . math- ematical mind, enjoys sci- ence . . . looking forward to a career as an aero- nautical engineer. 27 Kay . . . athletically in- clined . . . enjoys swim- ming and bowling and is on several honor teams in girl's sports . . .' always seems to be laughing about something . . . would take an earthquake to disturb her . . . fun to be with. LINDA ROBBINS Lin . . . looks, personality, talent and intelligence . . . president of the French Club, news editor of Bul- letin . . . all the world's a stage and Linda dances through it . . . has 'also been acting . . . works hard but always has time for friends. ALAN ROSENBERG Red . . . really shows up in school life . . . News Editor of Bulletin, IRC . . . seen making points for the basketball team . repre- sented Woodmere High at Friendly Crossways . . . not difficult to see why . . . man with ideas . . . goes all out for what he be- lieves. FRANCINE ROSENBLATT Fran . . . known for her black hair and her vivid coloring . . . seen being an active member of the cheerleaders . . . often found in a convertible, usually not alone . . . hard to lose in a crowd ...do gentlemen really prefer blondes? SUSAN ROSS Sue . . . reporter on Bul- letin . . . reported being active participant in Span- ish and Music Club meet- ings . . . standing assign- ment on badminton court . . . loves crowds . . . dark and vivacious and quick to laugh. CHARLES RUDNICK Charlie . . . his big frame could use a slightly larger- size desk . . . high school hero . . . co-captain of varsity football and bas- ketball teams . . . repre- sentative to Student Coun- cil from boy's sports . . . lucky for the cheerleaders that his name is easy to pronounce. DOROTHY RUNG Dotty . . . baseball and tennis fan . . . li-kes to draw . . . member of the costume committee of Fog lsland . . . always busy . . . will exchange one used rac- quet and quick sketch for a typewriter and short- hand work. BARBARA SAALBERG Barb . . . a natural born chairman . . . organizer with no need for a soap- box . . . has sufficient suc- cess with h clap of the hands and Let's Go, there . . . Editor-in-Chief of Patches, president of French Club in Junior year . . . always has time for one more activity. JOAN SALANT Joanie . . . the girl with the homemade malted for lunch . . . a great admirer of the gift of speech . . . Spanish Club and circula- tion staff of Bulletin . . . seen behind the refresh- ment counter at Hoop- ster's Hangout and school dances. 28 YOLANDA SALVATI Yo . . . one girl who'll never walk alone . . . small, blonde and friendly . . . favorite choice for demonstrating gym exer- cises . . . iust happens to be a very good dancer . . . a person who keeps on her toes in whatever she does. HARRIET SCHLISSEI. Responsibility plus . . . the girl behind the helping hand . . . Service League, Spanish Club . . . remem- bered dashing around with piles of costumes dur- ing Junior Play rehearsals . . . never heard needling anyone . . . unobtrusive, but believes in saying what she thinks is right. SUSAN SCHULLER Sue . . . French and Dra- matic Clubs . . . often found on either a tennis court or a ski slope . . . those who know claim she did a terrific lindy with her leg in a cast . . . be- comes very enthusiastic about people' . . . plays the piano and likes iazz. MICHAEL D. SCHWARTZ Mike . . . Mr. MacDonald calls him Doc . . . Science and Math Clubs, IRC and Track team . . . scientist with his feet on the ground and an eye on world affairs . . . takes almost everything in his stride . . . good sense of humor. ALICE SEAMAN Al . . . loves sports, es- pecially sailing . . . found enioying this pastime in her own sailboat anchored at Woodmere . . . an usher for the Junior Play . . . plans to do social work . . , sweet, practical, un- likely to run around. BRIAN SELTZER Brian . . . man with un- expected talents . . . pres- ident of Camera Club, Spanish Club . . .' talked his way into the highest state Spanish award . . . loves a good discussion . . . has been found writing and sketching . . . Math- ematical mind with a cor- ner for doubt. MARY SEMINARA Varsity twirler for the glory of the school and Mr. Suchoff . . . gold earring set off by dark hair . . . advocate of the art of make-up . . . seems to face life realistically . . . quiet, but neither shy nor re- tiring. FREDDA SHAPIRO Fred . . . mad genius . . . the girl with the paintbrush . . . Art Editor of Patches, President of the Art Club . . . quick to catch an idea and becomes really en- thusiastic . . . laughs when asked about the future and says she is interested in iust about everything. WILLIAM SHEARER Billy . . . proud possessor of an ear-to-ear grin . . . one of Woodmere's top sportsmen . . . a cracker- iack player on the gridiron and the baseball diamond . . . shot baskets for Frosh basketball team . . . hap- py-go-lucky and will al- ways have many friends. JANE SIMMONS Irving for short . . . one of Miss Hart's little ones . . . can be seen in her little Austin . . . la secretaria del Circulo Espanol-. . . Stu- dent Council, Patches, Art Staff . . .,witty, pretty, and always ready to lend a helping hand. BABETT SHULOF Left us in 2nd term of her iunior year to go to Wash- ington, D. C. where she at- tended Roosevelt High . . . a member of the Art Club . . . her main interest is designing . . . loves to read . . . hobby: chess. Camera Shy ....... ELIZABETH SMALL Liz . . . holds two secre- tarial positions, Math and Dramatic Clubs . . . expert at make-up . . . a finger in every pie . . . Bulletin, Service League, Girl's sports . . . one of those pleasant people you like to have around. SIDNEY SIEGEL Sid . . . the 3 B's in sports, Basketball, Baseball, Bowl- ing . . . quite an authority on figures as a member of the Math Club . . . al- ways can be found with a pill and a glass of milk . . . ulcers, you know. .PHILIP SIMONE GERALD SMITH Smitty . . . a four-year man in Basketball . . . we all wonder at some of his set shots . . . Baseball and Football play no small part in his life . . . smiling face always seen in the hall . . . interests? sports. GEORGE SILFEN Came to us in his sopho- more year . . . runs for the Track Team . . . a mem- ber of the Math Club and Camera Club . . . inter- est: photography . . . drives around in that little convertible . . . don't ever argue with him. .BARBARA soaEL Pokey . . . IRC, Dramatics and Spanish Clubs . . . performer in Fog lsland . . . the pep behind the Spirit Committee . . . try- ing awfully hard for that gold key . . . everyone likes her and she likes everyone . . . cute, pert, and smiling. 30 LOUISE SOSNE A member of the Service League . . . played basket- ball and volleyball . . . her main interests are horseback riding and play- ing the piano . . . this cute, pert senior is an ha- bitual bus rider . . . sweet, friendly, likeable. MARTIN SPECINER Likes working over math problems . . . member of the World in Review Club . . . Spanish Club . . . always puttering around in the kitchen . . . especial- ly likes to cook steaks . . . main interests are sports, girls, and math. AUDREY STEIN Coat . . . girl's sports . . . the highest iumper in the class . . . sang in chorus for 2 years . . . interests: boys and the Dodgers . . . a cute, friendly senior who is easy to get along with. SUZANNE STEINBERG Sue . . . very busy person . . . Dramatics and Span- ish Clubs, IRC and Bul- letin . . . seen in both the Junior and Senior Plays . . . someone that's neces- sary to the success of a proiect . . . sincere, sweet, and studious. i ENID SWARTZ One of the captains of the cheerleading squad . . . girl's sports . . . Science Club, Service League and assistant ticket manager of the Senior Play . . . one of the most active and lively senior girls . . . always has a big hello for everybody. ROBERT TANNENBAUM Bob . . . President of the Camera Club . . . Science and Math Clubs . . . he raises tropical fish and dabbles in photography . . . the type that is liable to explode at any moment and become iust the op- posite of the quiet boy we know. STEVEN TANNENBAUM Steve . . . came to us in his sophomore year from the Hebrew Institute of Long Island . . . won hon- orable mention in the Long Island Science Congress . . . Track team, Camera and Math Clubs . . . well spoken, friendly guy. EDWARD TELLERMAN Ed . . . Student Council and Track team . . . vice-pres- ident of Math Club . . . treasurer of Camera Club . . . interests: electrical engineering and amateur communications . . . can always be seen in a car . . . this boy doesn't like to walk. CHARLES VOLLMER Charlie . . . happy-go- lucky '54er . . . we're waiting for the day he isn't with Diefie or Bob . . . crack shot on Rifle team . . . Movie Squad, sets committees for class plays . . . a true mechanic . . . has practical knowl- edge of all the sciences. BRIAN WEYL President of the Senior class . . . IRC big time politician . . . ticket man- ager of the Senior and Junior Plays . . . Math, Spanish, and French Clubs . . . wonderful ideas with wonderful ways of doing them . . . sincere, likable, and intelligent . . . crazy at a party. WILLIAM WIDAWSKY Bill . . . Basketball . . .re- ceived his letter in base- ball . . . plays the clarinet in the Dance Band and the Marching Band . . . a member of the Math Club . . . one of the largest boys in the class . . . a real good guy. Cfaofn icem Seated: Norma Bauer, Brian Weyl Standing: Richard Curtis, Irwin Lichtblau SHEILA ZELKIN Sheil . . . Secretary and Student Council represent- ative for the IRC . . . Fea- ture Editor of Bulletin . . . Junior and Senior Plays . . . everyone enioys listen- ing to her play the piano . . . deep feelings on many subjects . . . wonderful person to get into a dis- cussion with. THE SENIOR CLASS presents j0g .95!aI'lJ Mrs. Williams Williams . . Jerry Martin . .. Sheriff Doolittle . Brock . .. Margy O'Laughlin Hazel Sommers Ann Wickliffe .. Maurine Gardner Johannah Green Priscilla Ralston . Directed by Mrs. Ludwig Glomb Assistant Director Alan Josephson Stage Managers ......Patricia Goerke . ..., Richard Curtis .Jerome Bernstein . .Herbert Posner ...David Gold . .Sheila Zelkin Barbara Sobel Suzanne Steinberg Audrey Greenberg .. . .. ,.... Grace Brodsky .Carole Bernstein Michael Newman, Brian Seltzer g poem! jo jaifh By Daniel Guzy Winning. Senior Essay Ill I lm wa kin' down this old, dusty road-Lord, l'm walkin' down this old, dusty road . . . l'm walkin' down this old, dusty road . . . Lord, And I ain't gonna be treated this-a-way. Have you ever had a seemingly disturbing, in- significant experience later develop into a most im- portant turning point in your life? In most cases, such an incident will tend to affect one's outlook on future situations. It is my good fortune to have actually undergone iust such a turning point . Last summer I was a member of a work camp proiect on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, near Cherokee, North Carolina. The proiect was sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, a non-profit Quaker organiza- tion. Our program included, among other things, staining houses, building screens, erecting fences, canning fruit, beanpicking, cutting down trees to establish a right-of-way for a power line, and build- ing a house for an elderly widow and her children. The Cherokees were grateful to all of us at work camp who worked and played with them and not for them. Although these people have adopted many of our customs, they have not lost the inherited traits of their ancestors: handsome, rugged features, strength, good humor, and a zest for living. We could not suppress a feeling of deep admiration for our Indian friends and their single but meaningful interpretation of life. The reservation itself is like a picture out of the past. It is situated off route 19, which goes through the heart of the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains National Park. An ordinary tourist would bypass it entirely, for the only entrance to the reservation is an old, dusty road, barely wide enough for the passage of two cars. This road twists and turns into the very depths of the huge reservation. The occa- sional visitors who risked driving down this road were treated to a view of the deep, rolling moun- tain gorges and the tall, swaying trees which as- cended in ever increasing tiers to lofty peaks in the distance. AII the while, they admired the ever- present woodland streams and the beautiful veg- etation of the mountainsides. When they returned to the triteness of the highway, these visitors first began to appreciate the tranquil and rustic setting from which they had iust emerged. One night during the summer our group was in- vited by the community to see Unto These Hills, an outdoor spectacle depicting the history of the Cherokee Indian. After the performance, I found myself fixing a flat tire for a tourist. As I was finishing my task, I became aware of the fact that the rest of my group had already gone back to camp and that I was now stranded without trans- portation. The tourist, appreciating my help and sensing my predicament, offered to drive me back to camp. Upon reaching the reservation road, how- ever, my benefactor became less generous. When l- informed him that my destination lay twelve miles down said road, he gave me a queer look, wished me the best of luck, and continued driving on the main highway. I knew it was. too late to expect a lift from someone in the reservation as I probably would not be missed at camp until morning. Sud- denly I was aware of a sickening feeling which ac- companies the realization that one is alone and helpless. The noise and lights from passing cars seemed to be my only contact with civilization. After some time, I began to walk down the reservation road. This decision was not one of braveryp I could no longer remain stationary, and only by walking could I attempt to alleviate the situation. Many a strong-hearted Cherokee would have thought twice before starting on such a journey, but I was too panic-stricken to reason. Nevertheless, I was fully aware of the dangers that lay before me. In the first place, I had no companion on whom I could rely for encouragement, guidance, or security. There was absolutely no visibility at that time of night, I was not even sure that I could stay on the narrow, winding road, which at numerous intervals rose to a height of more than seventy-five feet above the bordering mountain stream. The night air be- came extremely cold, and I had a full twelve miles to cover before reaching camp. My greatest fear was that of snakes. Rattlesnakes and copperheads abound on the reservation. Both of these reptiles are poisonous and without immediate care their deadly bites could prove to be fatal. The darkness and quiet, I knew, made me vulnerable to their attack. As a source of comfort, I broke off a twig with a forked tip and, dragging it behind me, resumed my trek down that endless road. I will not attempt to conceal the fact that I was thoroughly terrified lest some unforeseen enemy should suddenly confront me. I could feel a sharp chill creeping up my back and a cold sweat break out all over my body - it made me shiver from head to toe. There is no doubt in my mind that any one of my contemporaries would have felt the same way had he been in my shoes under those circum- stances. I walked on and on through that long night, too frightened to stop for even a moment. Suffering from both physical and mental exhaustion, my only concern was for warmth and rest. Unable to resist these temptations, I lay down on the soft grass beside the road and closed my eyes, welcoming the delicious, sweet, drowsy feeling which began to overcome my senses. I was content to leave my fu- ture in the hands of fate . . . But the instinct of self preservation and the feeling that I was conceding defeat without a struggle prevented me from falling asleep. Slowly I opened my eyes and gazed up- ward at the magnificence of the heavens . . . I breathed deeply of the fresh mountain air, listened to the rustling of the trees above me, and heard the babbling of the ageless stream far below. For one glorious moment, I completely forgot about my own difficulties and those of mankind as well. For the first time in my life, I prayed in earnest to God. I asked him to give me the strength and the faith necessary to walk down that road - and the roads beyond. Abruptly, as if in answer to my prayer, I was lifted to my feet by an inspirational force so power- ful that tears streamed down my cheeks. No doubt all of us have experienced this spiritual force at one time or another, but, like myself, have been unable to express this feeling in mere words. It is at these times of utter despair that we gain renewed faith and realize how much we have to be,thankfuI for. I cannot help thinking about the importance of faith in human beings. Only twenty-five years ago, this tribe of Cherokees was characterized by violence. The people indulged in much drinking and even re- sorted to murdering one another over petty dif- ferences. The reservation churches that I passed along the road had transformed these people into a peaceful, hard working group of American citi- zens. The word of God was the only one in which they placed their full trust-the only word which they feared. As I continued to walk down that road, I no longer felt alone. My Creator had filled my mind with humbleness and faith. Suffice it to say that I walked the remainder of the distance with a light heart, without fear or fatigue of any kind. As a pale sun began to pene- trate through the morning mist, the camp became visible in the distance. This marked the end of a harrowing but rewarding adventure. It will always serve as a source of satisfaction to me in the future when I am in need of spiritual support. The road I traveled is symbolic of the road that all of us must travel in life. But it is those of us who have faith in ourselves, our God, and our fellowmen-those of us who place the forces of spiritual significance over material values who will be able to walk down the road of life with confidence and self-respect in the fulfillment of their desires, regardless of any ob- stacles that may lie before them. Work camp refrain, Iauthor unknow nl enior ,jvhfiforg We came into Woodmere afresh and anew Afeared of the work that we had to do. The work wasn't hard considering now But when we were Frosh it was tough-and how! Q at Pete Breggin was elected our first President l And the magazine sale set a new precedent. Gerry and Enid and Linda Deitz, too 'X Became J.V. cheerleaders hats off to you! Two dances remembered that this year did bring Was the May's Mardi Gras and at Christmas, The Thing. Our first Career Conference was quite a success Our four years in high school were now one year less. When the bell rang that fall and we entered the door The phrase we heard most was We're Freshmen no more. The first thing we did was to re-elect Pete And in magazine sales again to compete. E? And then on to Caesar our first Shakespeare play Friends, Romans, Countrymen, and Et tu Brute. W. X Miss G. gave us A to prove theorum B A wise saying, too that ends Q.E.D. Q?-L On the basketball court our team did triumph Thanks to Watt, Neylon, Olson, Landau, and Grumph. Asteveans elected: Harriette, Pete, and Sue. The Sophomore year ended the years left were two. 36 enior ,jvkdforg The Junior Class entered and struck a new note, For in the elections Bill Hicks got our vote. Football stag dances and Hoopsters Hangout, T- fm The Spirit Committee sure made 'em shout. fo I The three foreign students who came to Woodmere Were Kim, Ina, Kiko, our guests for that year. With Baldwin at helm and Saalberg at stern W The play was successful, the clock we did turn. Student Council elections went through great reform Rick Pfeffer came victor from out of the storm. Charlie Rudnick received the Bishop Award And one more year was crossed off the board. Seniors at last! the time to reioice For our new president Brian Weyl was the choice. The island was foggy, the night was no less Atmospheric conditions added to its success. Bulletin was headed by Pete and by Sue 5 And Patches by Barbara, others helped, too. MJ Senior essays completed-more work to look towards X For in a few weeks there would be college boards. Foreign students arrived. We learned a lot more About each of their countries of which there were four. Prom, Dinner, Picnic fleeted from sight Ending our years at fair Blue and White. 37 .4..,..... arid o 1955 OFFICERS President , , .. , .... .A . ...,. Maxine Bader Vice-President A .,.. .Peggy Chambers Secretary , .. Louise Knopp Treasurer . .. .. ,..... . . . .. , Ruth Brodsky Nga.. 'KX Xt'-.... THE JUNIOR CLASS 9 jalAer 4 Mildred Gibson Eartha .. Corky Gibson . Gloria Gibson t Lawrence Gibson Ned Morris . Madeline Dreese Elizabeth Bosler Louise Minturn Zizi Cordova J. Roland Pierce Space Scout Billy Announcer Directed by presents een fo Wnarfi Cast Mr. Everson A. Kinn Assistant Director Maxine Bader Stage Managers Barbara Barnett ,. . ..... Helen Mebel Mariorie Perelman . .,.. A Yvonne Stein , .Peter Lewison .Michael Schwartz Mary Greenwood . . .Gloria Meyer .Rhea Topal .. Debra Keshin .. , ,Richard Rubenstein Benjamin Haimowitz t,..Thomas Guinsberg Thomas Guinsberg - Benjamin Haimowitz 39 Cfaaa o 1956 OFFICERS President .......A... ...A.........,.......... G eorge Lihhtblau Vice-President .,.,. . 4...... Joel Hoffman Secretary ,....... ..A.... J eanne Baum Treasurer ..,. ....e,e, A lan Estrin aaa 0 7957 OFFICERS Presidenf ...., ...A ..,.,........, ..........A. A n d rew Marks Vice-Presidenf A......,. Stephan Love Secrefary , A,.. .....,.,....... J ay Haies Treasurer .r..... ,.,....,. B everly Liden -'UW 'MM acAina Conceived in altruism, Redacted with care, Rumbling on incognito, Machina est. Some large, others tiny, Functioning under control, Until mechanical fatigue Sets in. Then they are scraped, Junked and discarded. An ignoble end for a Machine. JEROME BERNSTEIN, '54 4 Q., Q , i Li M' .14 O POUHJ MOJIMQPB A :II 5, 15, 51 N ,. 1.'i.',E fi I s : , 1 'fi Q, , x '63 .,-sri, I , - Q X ' 1 Qt' - . -0 ii g L. Y Y Q S Cgfuclenf Counci Our student government was adopted many years ago, when it was resolved that representatives of our four classes and the various school clubs should convene for the purpose of expressing their opinions on behalf of the student body. Through the years considerable progress has been made. This year, in order to spark the student interest, the old system, where- by the executive board was elected within the Student Council, was dis- carded. The present system provides for an annual election of the executive board by the entire student body. The board consists of a president, two vice-presidents, a secretary, and a treasurer. With this foundation and under the able leadership of Mr. Schwartz, our new advisor, and Ricky Pfeffer, our president, the Council began its activities for the school year. Two very admirable assemblies were offered by Student Council this year. One was the Freshmen Orientation Program, written for the purpose of acquainting the new Woodmereites with their unfamiliar surroundings. The second was a play for the Christmas season, entitled The Miracle on 34th Street. Early in the fall the Council entered upon a fund-raising campaign. It conducted a very successful sale of buttons, shaka-roos, and Woodmere Book Covers. In the spring the members sold Woodmere Songsters, published for the first time by the Music Department. interspersed with these maior activities were many other proiects, which have encouraged and stimulated student interest in the Council and school activities. lgafclnea EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Barbara Saalberg SENIOR EDITORS ART EDITOR Alan Braverman Fredda Shapiro Harriette Cohn ART STAFF William Hicks Audrey Ahner Irene Lazarus Jane Simmons Edward Lidz BUSINESS MANAGER Janet Cullum SPONSORS Marlene Abrahams Joyce Appelbaum Sue Bernstein Selda Eneman Diane Goldklang Linda Gordon Carol Gottesman Audrey Greenberg Susan Gross Alyce Alpine Carol Baxter Barbara Cipin Betty Fischer Michael Glick Norman Goldman Catherine Ederer Lucille VanDerMeid ADVERTISING STAFF Barbara Kamer Alice Lebauer Elizabeth Lehrer Betty Long Lynn Mallen Sally Melzer Sue Meyer Johanna Neuberger Nanette Richman SALES STAFF Esta Gi oss Cora Holland Sandy Hopp Judy Israel Harriet Kaplan Annamarie Koch Siu!! SPORTS EDITORS Philip Getter Joyce Bernstein ADVERTISING MANAGER Simone Schoen CANDIDS Paul Edelstein Margie Sanders Gail Scharf Helen Schwartzback Myrna Schwartzberg Barbara Stankard Linda Straus Linda Wachsman Phyllis Wagner Marilyn Weinberg Barbara Muller Barbara O'Hara Emily Perez Elizabeth Small Linda Straus Adrienne Sussel Enid Swartz Judy Zwerdling SENIOR MOTHERS COLLECTOR Yolanda Salvati 46 pa fched Patches is the yearbook not only of the seniors but of the entire student body. It summarizes a year at Woodmere High School, a year to which every student has contributed. On its pages are the serious and lighter sides of school life, and behind its completion are the hard work and cooperation of a group that wanted Patches 7954 to be a success. Faces is the theme of Patches '54. The members of the staff will never forget the face of Miss Van, her expressions of encouragement, humor, or exasperation. Nor shall we forget the faces of the 150 seniors whose write- ups we wrote and rewrote. We shall also remember the deiected appear- ance of Miss Ederer, as she told us that we did not have the required num- ber of ads. Faces of book lovers whom we kicked out of the library at 3:06 be- cause of a Patches meeting, of curious students who were shooed away from anything relating to Patches, of tired students waiting to have their pictures taken, shall be remembered in Patches '54, All these faces, in one way or another, helped to sew Patches together. The staff, who cut, stitched, and finally ironed the completed issue, hopes that you enioy and will remember the faces of Patches '54, 47 gn! efin When we say that we are proud of the Bulletin, we mean that we are proud of the way each member of the staff, nearly one hundred in all, gives his best toward making the paper our best . To demonstrate this cooperation we can trace the development of a single issue. As Christmas 1953 approached, the co-editors of the paper, Sue Hen- ick and Pete Breggin, eagerly considered the prospect of an eight page seasonal issue. After a conference with Mrs. Kielty, the sponsor of the literary staff, and Mrs. White, the sponsor of the business staff, our plans became assignments and the assignments became activity. Paul Redstone, advertising manager, led his force of seventeen into the strongholds of local businessmen to capture a record one hundred thirty inches of ads. The Bulletin is a business-and Paul had to make the issue pay for itself. While they scoured the Five Towns area, the cry went out for more top quality reading matter. Irene Lazarus and Sheila Zelkin began the job of editing and laying out the feature page. Pete Lewison's face went blank when he got his assignment-2800 words on sports. He gave us a fine page. Meanwhile, Mary Greenwood, Linda Robbins, Marsha Roberts, and Alan Rosenberg were busy shaping the work of their eighteen news re- porters into a handsome face for the Bulletin. They were helped, as was iust about everybody, by the headline editors, Alan Braverman and Mike Newman. After three weeks of mad rushing the printed copies arrived at the school, and the twenty members of the circulation staff gave up their study halls to prepare for its distribution. Then the still breathless editors began planning the next issue. JQIQC President William Hicks Vice-President Richard Pfeffer .ilonor Sociefy President Susan Henick Secretary-Treasurer Linda Robbins .szruice eague Presidenf Michael Newman Vice-President Caryl Lancet V 44 J4,-f CM President Fredcla Shapiro Vice-President Yvonne Stein Secrefary , o X Elaine Gambino Treasurer Audrey Ahner ramafic President Grace Brodsky Vice-President Sue Rashbaum Secretary Elizabeth Small Treasurer .lack Goldklang gall! jl'el'l-CL President Linda Robbins Vice-President Secretary Susanne Bernstein Treasurer Linda Strauss Audrey Greenberg ouie Squad President Robert Diefenbach Vice-President Eric Hubacher Supervisor of Operations Robert Preudhomme laaniak President Harriette Kaplan Vice-President Maxine Bader Secretary Jane Simmons Treasurer Carole Bernstein fr X, a i llfllvrfol Gfizend Presidenf Barbara Konheim Vice President Thomas Guinsberg Secrefary-Treasurer Barbara Grossman CM mr!!-Jn peuiew Presidenf Roberi Lidz Vice-Presidenf Ellen Oppenheimer Secretary-Treasurer Anne Koplik aff! era President Robert Tannenbaum Vice-President Paul Koshden 1 Secrefary 'I Edward Tellerman 1 4 X0 cience President Peter Liman Vice-President Hillard Greenwald Secretary-Treasurer Edward Robbins CAM CAA Vice-President Peter Berman Wad President Edward Lidz Vice-President Edward Tellerman Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Small N 1 2? 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S - , f ' 1 K Q , J b:-rf-: - 2-P2 '--- S , '1- ati .6 Unk 'sw f Q ,,,,,,.f..m--mvmuw-a-uv XE R5 A!! 300 JJMM My love came into being on the bridge, We Ieaned o'er the railing to see the city, We stood together and looked at the city, The bright skyline against the blackness, And I loved him. I saw him against the steel and concrete And massive strength of the bridge and the city, The flesh and blood of him was the same, but he Had mind of soul which mine strained to touch And I loved him. He was stiff and proud, like the set patterns Of the bridge and stars, he did not turn to help As I tried, failed, to cross the gap between us. He was a rivet, I the girder, And I loved him. IRENE LAZARUS '5 58 A O . 24:5 x ., ww, r - x-A-ff, - 1, v K . . 4, ,5 ,: Q3 I, 3-. M z gm 31 eq ga,---, .A , , . L ,.Q5p,:' 5, 4 , 1 :Q Yx Y, Q' , ,J-1, ,X f, , ,W 5,5-3. 5' W f iv-35. .pw ' . 15 . Dliitc fig? ' Q-x Q . ,Q .gf , 56 1 k Q :fra-Ni Jiffy , ' X ' ' I 'f 1327 . ., Niwngm - .pi - ,mg X X - X .3 . f5?f?k ' . a mfg L - N . ,wfxi 1. , . ,Qi , ,qw , 1 az' .gg.w-ufkfp m ,- yn -. :Eg HK- 'FSM X 1 i' 7 6 gl? T. .1 X ' ' I . ZZOOMJ Playing impressive if not winning ball, the Woodmere Blueiackets made a fine showing.during the 1953 campaign. Led by co-captains Charlie Rudnick and Skip Seaman, the team came through with two victories and four defeats. Taking early leads in many of the games, the boys seemed to be too inexperienced to hold their advantage very long. Recognition must be given to such outstanding players as Charlie Rudnick, Irwin Lichtblau, Skip Seaman, Gerry Smith, Billy West and Billy Shearer. All of these with others like Pete Breggin, Doug Schner, Jock McCloskey, Mel Beech, Sam Cohn, Norm Bronson and Ken Fox played with a feeling of spirit which prevailed throughout the season. The highlight of the season was a 'I3-6 win over a strong Malvern team, with the student body showing their respect and gratitude to coach Harold Hall for his wonderful influence. 60 gCL5LQiLCL! Woodmere High School, noted for its out- standing basketball teams, again came through with a strong squad. The Blueiackets placed third in the South Shore competition with a 10-4 record. The team was in contention throughout the entire season, but was defeated in the closing week by a strong Long Beach five by a 75-46 margin. Among the stars was co-captain Harry Man- ners, who scored 58 points to lead the Jackets to a .97-61 victory over West Hempstead. Manners now holds the record for the most points scored in a single contest. Manners fine playing was aided by such outstanding cagers as co-captain Charlie Rudnick, Norman Kurtz and Herb Kallen- berg. The Big Four on the squad had some ex- cellent help from Gerry Smith, Al Rosenberg and Billy West. . th ff t The team traveled to Hempstead, for their Woodmere Came wl ln one game O 'rs first victory a 91 40 romp Playing host to Levit- when Norman Kunz led lhe J Cke'S lo G town the hoopsters won 65-58. After three more vlclory over Easl Rockaway The season came to an end with 85 70 vlc successes they traveled to Lynbrook where they tor over South Side. whlch ave the Team G sea upsel G lllghly favored Lynbrook leclm by 57'48' sonljs record of ten wins andgeight defeats 61 KCIJQLG! Battling to improve on its mediocre record of '53, the 1954 squad has shaped into a fine defensive team, but, seems to lack the spark that will produce a league championship. With the return of many of last year's stars the new baseball team has a well-rounded array of veterans and rookies. Among the hold-overs from last year are Norman Kurtz, who will play shortstop and bat in the cleanup spot, Gerald Smith, taking the first sack: and Charlie Rudnick, who will alternate between pitching and fielding. Bill Widawsky and Joe Tudda will share the outfield along with Lew Lorin and .lay Cohen. Dominick Seminara and Mark Haies will do catching for pitchers Bill Combs and Ed. Zabicki. Although the team lacks top-notch starters, relief pitchers, Harvey Karp and Richard Kahn will try to hold the opponents to as few hits as possible. Billy Shearer, Eric Hubacker and a host of newcomers will fill in the gaps left from last year's graduating seniors. Mr. MacSweeny's chargers have a long uphill fight on their hands, if they hope to beat out the other strong Section 1 1 teams. The Blue and White are confident that they can pull through with a winning team. 62 jul? They're off cmd running at Woodmere, as the Blueiackets come through with another championship team. Outstanding stars are Joel Fruchtman, in the I00 and 220 yard dashes, Harry Manners, in the 220 and the broad lump, Peter Breggin, in the I00, and Richard Pfetfer, in the hurdles. These boys also compose the relay team and have done remarkable jobs this year. The team also sports a group of specialists that are tops on the Island. They are Irwin Lichtblau and Doug Schner, in the 440, Lou Cohen, star shot putter: Kenny Rhodes, half mile and broad jump, Lloyd Marston, in the mile, Jimmy Boosin, high jump, and Brud Ike in the half mile. Peter Pringle, the teams only pole vaulter, Peter Liman, short sprinter, Peter Berman, half miler and shot putter: and Steve Rucknian, broad iumper, are the boys to watch on next years squad. In the Long Island Relays, Mr. Schwartz's boys were entered in the two mile relay, each man running a halt mile, and in the 880 relay, with each man running 220 yards. The two mile team, made up of Lichtblau, Marston, Rhodes and Ike copped second place. Our regular relay team came in third. The 'I954 squad, full of spirit and fight, came through with flying colors in the most eventful season in the schools history. we ...M With a season's record of 12 wins and 5 defeats the team was good enough for fourth place in Section 8 competition. ln the S.S.A.L. tournaments the squad placed third. Dick McSweeny won the Nassau County sharp-shooting contest, with a 186 score. Alan Josephson, Bruce Augustus and McSweeny all placed on the Nassau County All-Scholastic Rifle Team. This year's team was the first Woodmere squad to defeat the strong Hempstead team in six years. In conclusion, this is one of the greatest rifle teams to come out of Woodmere High. grad gaffefdaf This year's frosh team made a great improvement over last year's 1 8m 13 record. The freshmen came out of the smoke with six wins and ten defeats. Starting for the frosh was Jay Haies who made a new season's scoring record by racking up 252 points. Haies also had the high game with a 28 point splurge when his team beat a strong Chaminade freshman squad. Coach Baldassarri's chargers played good ball, but were hampered by the lack of height. Promising players were Askenasi, Keane and Zabicki. ,Q 11 ,f2...4.f4..f Mr. Jacobelli, the J.V. coach, managed to keep his team rolling for a good part of the season until he regained the services of Stan Sklar. Jay Raab who was the team's high scorer, with 176 points, held the squad intact until the entire Big Five of Raab, Sklar, Lipp- man, Lichtblau and Stern could work together, and take on the big guns of Malverne, Levittown and Long Beach. There seemed to be no rest for anyone at the beginning, but the boys finally came out ahead, the first time in many years, with a nine win and eight defeat record. gmllgllg Ball! Mr. MacDonald's keglers, led by .Sid Siegel, won the Section 2 bowling title. Although we could not beat Lawrence for the S.S.A.L. championship, the team placed third in the Huntington matches. Individual honors went to Sid Siegel who was the fifth high scorer on Long Island and who also had the team's highest average. Other outstanding stars on this year's team were Dave Gold, Bob Baron, Dave Bernstein, lden Goodman and Harvey Levensohn. ir A , .ggoorffn VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Audrey Ahner, Francine Rosenblatt, Barbara O'Hara, Enid Swartz, Audrey Greenberg, Nancy Salzman. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Sally Berliner, Margaret Watt, Theodora Michelsen, Ellen Gret- sch, Jane Johnson, Vicki Kallman, Gail Weiss, Jacqueline Garvar. u.m,i.ff At 3:06 on almost any Tuesday or Thurs- day afternoon during the months of No- vember and December, one may see the girls enthusiastically engaged in an exciting volleyball game. The volleyball season began with the selection of the four class teams by Mrs. Saunders. The teams exhibited excellent teamwork and sportsmanship, consequently, the inter-class games resulted in a three way tie between the sophomores, iuniors, and seniors. In the first of the play-off games, the seniors defeated the sophomores. In the next game, the most exciting one of the season, the seniors emerged the victors over the iuniors by a score of 22-21, thus, the seniors were declared the class champ- ions. Inter-school competition was scheduled with East Rockaway, Baldwin, and Malverne. The seniors were victorious against Mal- vernep Woodmere won all four games with Baldwin, the freshman and the juniors de- feated Malverne. Mrs. Saunders then chose the honor team which consisted of J. Bernstein, I. Chipurnoi, H. Cohn, J. Friedman, L. Gatteau, K. Rizzo, J. Simmons, M. Bader, T. Michelsen, J. Val- enstein, F. Bernstein, and L. Kass. The sports day was held at Oceanside High School, and Woodmere placed fourth in the competition. .JLlocLey The stage is set. The players are in posi- tion eagerly awaiting the signal to begin. The whistle blows and the game commences with the traditional fifty yard bully. The 1953 hockey season has officially begun. The class teams were chosen, and the inter-class competition began. The iuniors emerged as class champions. Inter-school games were scheduled with Central, Ocean- side, and Southside. We did not win all the games, but we certainly made an ex- cellent showing. For the first time in several years, we played the Woodmere Academy. Their teams proved to be the most stimulat- ing competition during the entire hockey season. Our junior varsity team emerged victorious, but the varsity team was defeated by a score of 'I-0. Miss Bangert then chose the honor team which consisted of F. Bernstein, J. Bernstein, l. Chipurnoi, H. Cohn, E. Marks, J. Simmons, A. Ahner, M. Bader, J. Ehrenberg, J. John- son, B. Konheim, N. Richman, R. Schneider, and E. Steiner. The outcome of the sports day which was held at East Rockaway High School was not favorable to Wood- mere. We lost two of our games, and we tied one. After seven weeks the hockey season ter- minated with a large group of girls enthu- siastically looking forward to next year's hockey season. gaakefgaff A tisket-a-tasket-made a basket This was the familiar cry of Woodmere's basketball team as it entered into the spirit of the interclass and interschool competi- tion. Under the supervision of Miss Brodsky, the four class teams were selected. The inter- class competition resulted in a victory for the Junior Class. The four teams participated in three interschool games. The first was with Lawrence High School, the Seniors and Juniors were victorious while the Freshmen and Sophomores were defeated. ln the games against Southside High School, only the Seniors were undefeated. In the third set of games, against Lynbrook, the Seniors and Freshmen won while the Juniors and Sophomores lost. Faced with a large number of excellent players, Miss Brodsky found it difficult to select the Honor Team. Finally these girls were chosen: A. Ahner, J. Bernstein, R. Brodsky, H. Cohn, J.,Ehrenberg, A. Green- berg, J. Johnson, L. Kass, B. Konheim, E. Marks, R. Schneider, and J. Simmons. Woodmere High School played host to four schools at the Annual Sports' Day. Playing four games, Woodmere's team won two and lost two, placing third in the com- petition. Woodmere High School also com- peted against the Woodmere Academy. This game proved to be the most exciting of the entire basketball season, with the Academy victorious by only a small margin. Thus the basketball season ended, with all the girls anxiously looking forward to the forthcoming sports season. 5'.,m..f As usual a large number of girls reported for softball this spring. After a few days of practice, Miss Brodsky chose the four class teams. On Thursday, May 6th, the four teams traveled to Oceanside. The Junior class team was the only victorious team. Other interschool games 'for the class teams have been scheduled for May l8th with Mal- verne, and May 27th with Woodmere Academy. On Saturday, May 22nd the Annual Softball Sports Day will be held at Mepham High School. Approximately sixteen schools will be represented at the Sports' Day, but Woodmere will only play four or five games. The girls selected as members of the Honor Team are Audrey Ahner, Maxine Bader, Ruth Brodsky, Harriette Cohn, Joan Ehrenberg, Lucille Kass, Barbara Konheim, Nanette Richman, Ruth Schneider, Jane Sim- mons, Edith Steiner and Margaret Watt. J l Karim in fan This spring over forty girls reported to the gymnasium every Monday and Wednes- day afternoon at 3:06 to participate in the badminton tournament conducted under the direction of Mrs. Saunders. The entire tournament consists of double matches. The girls who win the largest number of games form the Honor Team. This year there were nine girls selected. They are Maxine Bader, Joyce Bernstein, Ruth Brodsky, Esta Gross, Carol Lancet, Ruth Moy, Ellen Oppenheimer, Edith Stein- er, and Judy Valenstein. On Monday, May 24th, the Annual Bad- minton Sports Day will be held at Ocean- side High School. Woodmere team will be competing withlgirls from Baldwin, Mal- verne, Mepham and Oceanside High Schools. Woodmere has an excellent op- portunity of securing first or second place at these Matches. ennia This is the second year in which tennis has been part of the Girls' Sports Program. Mrs. Bangert, as the supervisor, conducts the tournament, and the girls who win the tournament are selected as members of the Honor Team. After several thrilling matches the follow- ing girls were chosen as members of the team. Irene Chipurnoi, Sue Fogel, Audrey Greenberg, Elizabeth Goldstein, Carol Lev- ine, Edith Marks and Susan Schuller. On May 6th, the Honor Team competed against Oceanside High School. Woodmere won two doubles and two singles matches and lost one singles match. On Saturday, May 22, the Annual Sports Day will be held at Mepham High School. At this time our team will be competing against six schools. If the team plays with the same skill and dexterity as it did on May 6th, Woodmere will certainly come out on top. .ah ia, . was 7 x, 4,,QM,v Rf A Q: 15 2, K f ev A W ii sf-. f St S' :gr ke 1 ,yi ,W ff E 2 4 , ,VH Q nf . AH gg I we , 'www' .rg . V r ,.,. 1 I . ,M Q ,, , N y. n . 'Q vf.. . ,tl , A , ff , .4 ,ix fr Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Godfrey Augustus Maxwell Bauer George W. Baxter Abraham Bernstein Alex Bernstein Martin Bernstein Murray Bloom Margaret Bradford Herman Brauner Henry Braverman Morris Breggin Milton Brodsky S. George Carlan Myron Cedar Theodore Chester Nathan R. Chipurnoi lsadore Cohen Louis Cohen Harold Cohn Sidney Cohn Helen Cullum Frank Curtis Daniel Daly Raymond DeMott F. Diefenbach Arthur Donow William Drypolcher Jack Edelstein Jack Eger William Falk G. H. Fischer, Sr. Arthur Friedman Buddy Friedman Harry Friedman Alfred Fruchtman William Fuchs Eva W. Gatteau Joseph German Blanche Getter Lee Gillman William R. Goerke .Snior mo fLer.4 Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs u 0 I Q n - John Gold Charles Goldklang Morris Goldman Alfred Goldstein M. H. Goldstein Martin Goodman Alex Gordon Herman Greenberg Hannah Guzy Jonas Haies Bernard Henick Milton Hess W. Spencer Hicks Douglas P. Hopp Robert Joseph J. A. Josephson Lawrence Kahn Arthur Kaplan Herman Karp H. A. Kashden Henry Kass Michael Kenneth Irene Lann Athalie Lazarus Eleanor Lekus Louis H. Levine Louis Levy David P. Lichtblau Maurice Lidz Paul P. Linton Donald Logan Samuel B. Lorin Adele Manners Arthur D. Marks, Jr. Lena Martino Rocco Mazza Lester Meyer Mitchel Meyersohn Chris Michelsen Manny Mittman 71 Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Elmer J. Morris Anna Muller Jacob Muskin Albert B. Newman B. Nieman David Nirenberg Joseph Perez Harry Pfeffer Henry Pomerantz Harry Posner Michael Reisert Frank Rizzo Philip Robbins Morton G. Rosenberg Emanuel Rosenblatt Morris Ross Joseph Rudnick John Rung Abraham Salant James Salvati Morris Schlissel Otto E. Schuller Leon Schwartz Concetta Seminara Murray Shapiro George Shulof Joseph Silfen Leon Simmons Nathan B. Small Edward R. Smith Paul Sobel Phillip Sosne Jack Speciner George Steinberg Aaron Swartz B. Tannenbaum Hyman W. Tannenba Nathan J. Tellerman Milton Weyl Max P. Zelkin UITI COMPLIMENTS - of .. THE WUUDMERE JIIHIUR-SENIOR HIGH SOHO0L PARENT-TEACHER ASSUCIATIUH TQ THE GRADUATES OF 1954: We sincerely wish every success and happiness in the years ahead. May you look back with fond memories upon your days at VVoodmere High. 72 COMPLIMEN TS 1 of -.. THE WOODMERE-HEWLETT DADS CLUB Wishes to congratulate the class of 1954 and to thank all those who helped us make possible the busses to away games, the swimming program, Hoppster's Hangout, and the Talent Show. 73 COMPLIMENTS ...0f.. THE RAYIM Bruce Augustus Jerry Bernstein Robert Bradford Peter Breggin Richard Curtis Herbert Donow Ray Ehrlich Donald Falk Philip Getter Harvey Karp Paul Kashden Irwin Lichtblau Edward Litz Jack Linton Richard Pfeffer Herbert Posner Peter Suttin Edward Tellerman 74 COMPLIMENTS 1 of 1 FIVE T0 A. Z. A. Mel Beech Bob Kahr Louie Cohen Richard Kahr Alan Estrin Herb Kallenberg Ken Fox Norm Kurtz Dave Gold Barry Malvin Iden Goodman Harry Manners Mark Haies Jay Raab Jay Haies Alan Rosenberg Joel Hoffman Richard Rubenstein jeff joseph Charlie Rudnick Richard Kahn Sid Siegel Bill West 75 0 PENINSULA O ahnafwwzzg Ol' CIDAIHUIIT CEDARHURST ' HEWLETT NEW YORK EDKIIAL DIPOBI1' INSURANCE COIIOIATIOV 76 - Q Bet en Harr Congratulations and Best Wishes THE CLASS OF '54 WOGDMERE GIRLS HI-Y ALPHA, -DELTA, and GAMMA WOUDMERE-IIEWLETI' EXCHANGE 0 MEMBERS - 1954 Adams, Herbert Kofod, Rev. Leon V. Ktpata, Francis J. 8 i Y Bellovin, Richard 'Wolinetz, Max H. Bernheim, Sidney M. Bernstein, Joseph 'Miron, Sidney Block, Richard J. Boehrer, George A. Carman, Myron S. DeMott, Robley F. DeMotr, Roger Domanico, Pietro Dubrow, Marty 'Dubrow, Sol Ferritta, Anthony Fertitta, Meta Haves, Morton M. Hewlett, Charles A. 'Chinman, Julius Hewlett, Fred V.W. Jacobson, Henry Juch, William A. Kastner, Fred P. Krpata, Charles T. Ladenheim, Sidney Levine, Irving Liss, Seymour A. Luke, Donald McDougal, Jerome R., Meeser, Louis A. Mitchel, Alfred R. Murray, Frank Ogden, Chauncey M. Pearlstein, Harry Perry, Dr. Horace M. Perles, Jerome Provenzano, Vincent Rudnick, Dr. Joseph Schwartz, Dr. Seymour Seaman, Clayton L. Small, Dr. E. Wallace Spitzer,'Harold M. Robins, Meyer Sussman, Jacob Weil, Martin H., Jr. Wicks, Warren A. Zipp, George ' Alternates Honrary Members LU W. 17 77 S li Z HEWLETT FUEL 8: SUPPLY 00., Inc. Coal - Fael Oils - Mason Material: FRanklin 4-1000 - 0600 200 IRVING PLACE Woodmere, L. I., N. Y. Tl-llE CIHIIEIERILIEAIDIERS VARSITY: Enid Swartz, Captain Audrey Greenberg Fran Rosenblart Barbara O'Hara Audrey Ahner Nancy Salzman Edie Steiner .7.V. jane Johnson, Captain jackie Garver Ellen Gretsch Margaret Watt Teddi Michelson Vicki Kallman Gail Weiss Sally Berliner 78 COMPLIMEN TS - of - THE WUUIJMEHE BUYS' HI-Y GRADUATING SENIORS Lloyd Marston, Prerident Sam Cohn, Vice Prefident Wally Johnston, Sec t y Phil Getter Bill Hicks Allan Josephson Irwin Lichrblau Ed Litz Ricky Pfeffer THE FUTURE BELUNGS T0 THUSE WHO PREPARE FUR IT! MAY WE HELP YOU? THE MEADOW BROOK NATIQNAI. BANK - 79 CE 9-2442 PECKWELL Floor Coverings Asphalt Tile - Rubber Tile Linoleum - Broadloom 486 CENTRAL AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I. Alfred J. Pecora TRY-MO MART, Inc. 1526 BROADWAY FR 4-5062 Hewlett, L. I. DISCOUNTS TO STUDENTS Popular Record: - School Supplier Hobbycraft - Camera: - Films Toys - Sporting Good: H.0. Model Railroad Cut Prices Save Dough Try Mo Congratulations and Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF '54 PEARL LEHRER Hewlett, L. I. COMPLIMENTS ... of .. ANTHONY'S WOODMERE Auto Tops - Seat Cover: General Upbolstering Porch 8: Boat Curhiom Carpet: 8: Rubber Mat: JOHN SKLAR Trimologist 450 Rockaway Tpke. CE 9-1500 GOOD LUCK from the GOOD NEIGHBOR B'NAI BRITH GIRLS TO THEIR GRADUATING MEMBERS Sheila Zelkin Norma Bauer Corole Bernstein Joyce Bernstein Barbara Brauner Ellen Brauner Grace Brodsky Irene Chipurnoi FR 4-1870 LY 9-1870 B. R. SHARP 8: SONS Est. 1898 Licemed Electrician: Electric Imtallatiom of All Type: CENTRAL AVE. 8: IRVING PL. Woodmere, L. I. ll 0.9 u i nth, s C I 0 to Ll . at 1074 BROADWAY Opposite Woodmere High School FR 4-3858 Woodmere, L. 1. Drive in-Free Parking for Patrom We Also Call and Deliver Harriete Cohn Cash and CUIY Audrey Greenberg Lucille Kass Branch: Barbara Saalberg Barbara Sobel STATION PLAZA Sue Steinberg FR 4-1747 Hewlett, L. I. l CE 9-5618 FA 7-0161 ASCHETTINO ELORIST 12 CENTRAL AVENUE Lawrence, L. I. BURNSIDE AVENUE Inwood, L. I. COMPLIMENTS ... of ... Mr. and Mrs. MAURICE LIDZ Compliments of . . . WHITE OAK Restaurant 1775 ROCKAWAY AVENUE at the Circle LY 9-9720 Hewlett, N. Y COMPLIMENTS .... of .- A FRIEND Complimentsof... THE ROBBINS Linda Edward Mark Billy Bruce Lucille Our Official Yearbook Photographer: DELMA STUDIOS 521 FIFTH AVENUE MUrray Hill 2-5139 New York, N. Y. Compliments of . . . MARGARET STEVENS Best Wishes and Congratulations to the CLASS OF '54 Ralph E. Schultheis, U. S. N. SCHNEIDER'S Home Made Camiie: and Ice Cream Luncbeonette 1047 BROADWAY Woodrnere, L. I. FR 4-1770 N. Hershkowitz, Prop WOODMERE Meat 8: Poultry Market 1017 BROADWAY Woodmere, L. I. 1 --l 1 Compliments of . . . ZANE DAVIS, Inc. Handbags' - Gloves - Belt: - jewelry 431 CENTRAL AVENUE CE 9-7176 Cedarhurst, L. I. Compliments of . . Mr. and Mrs. MITCHEL MEYERSOHN BARBARA Best Wishes and Congratulations to the CLASS OF '54 Arthur, Edith, Andy and Alice Marks WOLF'S SPORT SHOPS, Inc. 548 CENTRAL AVENUE CE 9-3440 Cedarhurst, N. Y. 64 MAIN STREET HE 1-5866 Hempstead, N, Y. 282 SUNRISE HIGHWAY RO 6-5528 Rockville Centre, N. Y. 154 W. MAIN STREET BA 7-0035 Bay Shore, L. I. For That Different Look Come To ROBERTS HAIR STYLISTS 602 CENTRAL AVENUE CE 9-5869, 9838 Cedarhurst, L Compliments of . . MR. sf MRS. HENRY KASS Leona - Lucille - Linda CE 9-1440 ' 9-4545 HAYDAN'S SHOES Famoa: Brand Shoe! At Cut Prices 114 CEDARHURST AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I., N. Y. Compliments of . . . CASA TINA RESTAURANT The Finest in Italian Foodr Pizzeria and Spaghetti Orders To Take Out 158 GIBSON BOULEVARD VA 5-9890 Valley Stream, N. Y I..-.. FRank1in 4-0855 H. BUCKWALTER Real Extate 21 FRANKLIN AVENUE Hewlett, L. I. LOUIS SPITZER 8: SON, Inc. Inmrorx - Realtort 19 IRVING PLACE FR 4-0550 Woodmere, N. Y. FR 4-0028 Open 11A.M. to 11 P.M. Saturday Till 2 AM. 5' CHINA JADE i' Chinese 8: American Reftaurant Specialze in Cantonese Cuisine Special Order! To Take Out WINES 8: LIQUORS Air Conditioned - Free Parking in Rear 1320 Broadway Hewlett, L. I. FR 4-3110 C. 81 L. Rothman, Props. NATIONAL PHOTO 8: JEWELRY SHOP Antique Jewelry, Watcher, Ringt, Camera Supplier, Photoxtats, Etc. Fine Watch and jewelry Repair: 5 Irving Place Woodmere, N. Y. Bonded Member of Telegraph Delivery Service E. LUKE - Florist GREENHOUSES 47 CONKLIN AVENUE FR 4-0360 Woodmere, N. Y. Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF '54 MR. 81 MRS. HANK GREENBERG Donald, Audrey and Nugget DALSIMER, Inc. FLORISTS Cedarhurst, L. I. CEdarhurst 9-1602 FOOT STEP SHOE SHOP 509 CENTRAL AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I. Compliments of . . . JACK MARCUS Exclusive Men? Wear 505 CENTRAL AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I. EDMIN'S Apparel for Entire Family Award Sweater: and Team Jackets Dungaree: - Sneaherx Official School Uniform: 1082 BROADWAY opp. Woodmere H. S. Woodmere, L. I. CE 9-7540 FA 7-7800 ' ACE CAMERA SHOP Everything Photographic Same Day Service on Developing and Printing Your Film Direct Dealer in All Photographic Equipment 360 Central Ave. Lawrence, L. I. CE 9-7477 - 9-9868 RINALDO'S BEAUTY STUDIO 90 WASHINGTON AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I. UIL CEdarhurst 9-4084 0 0 E. L. SHERR, Optician 420 CENTRAL AVENUE Cedarhurst, L. I. C 8: R GRAND STORES Sc - 31.00 and Up 450 Central Ave. CE 9-3097 64 N. Grand Ave. BA' 5-0597 240-09 Linden Blvd. Elmont, N. Y. FRanklin 4-3100 W R I G H T ' S Cleaners 8: Dyers 935 BROADWAY julian Tugman Woodmere, L, I. Good Luck to the CLASS OF '54 T.A.G. B'NAI BRITH GIRLS FRanklin 4-1002 FRanklin 4-1617 We Deliver J sa s Television sa Radio co. Waadmera Hardware 1040 Broadway Woodmere, N. Y. 961 Broadway Woadmere, N- Y- JEWELERS Helen Davis Catherine Bowler B , Compliments of e r g e r s , , SILVERSMITHS R1XIfZQnfA',5d' I2 FRANKLIN PLACE 1 0 BROA WAY FRanklin 4-4226 Wwdmere, N. Y. . FR 4,1078 23 D Hewlett, L. 1. FR 4-soss - 4-5096 -352-3f,'fZfj' Co-ed Corner at I-ff , . 1-L in Postur-Line Shoes Bemle and Rudy ', . Prime Meat.: - Choice Sea Fo-od - Frerh Poultry 1 469 Central Ave. Ceclarhursr, L. I. 1045 Broadway Wwdmere, N. Y. Clidarhurst 9-4258 - 9755 The Suburban Peter's of Cedarhurst IN 475A Central Ave. Cedarhurst, L. I. HEWLETT LYnbrOok SL SefVlCC Wreck - A - Menders PAUL - STEVE Sherman Roofing CO Inc' Auto Painting - Auto Collirion -. Welding Roofing and Sheet Metal Work Simvtliziflg Hlnrumnce Work Our Specialty 1702 Rockaway Ave. Lynbrook, N. Y. 47 Mott Avenue Inwood, L, In CE 9-3511 CE 9-6630 Compliments of . . . Louis Beauty Salon The Kaplans Ceclarhurst, L. I. CE 9-9917-s We Deliver CE 9-8518 - 9-9729 I Stricoff's Bake Shop All Baking Done on Premises Special Orders Taken For All Occarion: Peninsula Luncheonette, Inc. The Very Bert Coffee In Town 568 Peninsula Blvd. Ceclarhurst, L. I. 298 Central Avenue Lawrence, L- 1' LY b k - 160 n mo 99 Good Luck to the . CLASS OF 19 4 Mrller-Deutscher Corp. 5 Builderr - Hardware - Sale: - Inrtallatiom The Bernsteins Lillian - Burne - Marcia - er 1706 Rcokaway Ave. Lynbrook, N. Y. y J ry 87 C0mP1ime 'S of - ' Marin's House of Quality Fruits 81 Vegetables Orders Promptly Delivered Biltmore Cleaners FAR ROCKAWAY 1414 Cornaga Ave. FA 7-5582 Wcodmere, L. I. WOODMERE 15 Irving Place FR 4-0472 CE 9-9685 Rita Baumaun HandKnit: ChL1bblC,S 3 FRANKLIN PLACE Luncheon - Fountain - Candie: FR 4-0044 Wwdmefe, L- I- 667 Central Ave. Cedarhurst, L. I. Compliments of . . , , , V 1 r g 1 n 1 a n United Stores 5 and 10 FOUNTAIN and LUNCHEONETTE CE 94755 Est- 1905 Compliments of . . . Katz jewelers Conuerratrlon jewelry for Teen Agerr Colonlal Drugs Milton KOFII, Prop. Woodmefey 457 Central Ave. Cedarhurst, L. I. FR 4-2728 Expert Auto Repairs FR 4-0183 - 0893 Hymie Lebowitz, Prop. Power Service Station Park Market Complete Automatic Service Strictly Koghef -Gas, Oil, Lubrication and Acceuorie: Mean and Poultry 1202 BROADWAY :Or Franklin Ave. Hewlett, N, Y. 1011 Broadway Woodmere, N. Y. 'ZE 9-0250 We Deliver Compliments of . . The Wilshire Restaurant . De1m,,em,,, Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Kudm 302 CENTRAL AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE Lou Kleckner Lawrence, L. I. FR 1040 24 Hour Emergency Service . Best Wishes of . . . Post Rx Pharmac Y Ida Ann Gordon A. B. Luskind, Ph.G. 1061 Broadway Woodmere, L. I. FRanklin 4-3301 FRanklin 4-1414 Personally Yours - Gifts Penonalized Paper Good: - Greeting C Napkinr - Baby Gift: - Cloxet Acceuoriex. Md, Peninsula Pharmacy 1080 Broadway Woodmere, N. Y. 1340 Broadway Hewlett, L. I. 88