Arts High School - Vignette Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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THE PIONEER ALUMNUS Have you ever thought about the first alumnus? Or tried to think about him? Where did he come from? What school did he graduate from? What country did he belong to? To answer these questions we must go back to the first school, to the first civilized country. The oldest civilization we have record of existed in China. No doubt you have all heard of their schools, of how they read and study aloud, of their queer methods of teaching. The noisiness and clamor of it seems to stand out in our minds, but here we have no record of the first school. In fact, they seemed to have no gradua- tion, such as we have, although they now employ it. The richer families hired private tutors, and it was only the middle class who went to school. Greece established a strict and classical school. She employed hard, military training. Athletic prowess was uppermost. The valedictorian of their graduating classes was the one who could run the swiftest marathon. But in Greece we look in vain for the first alumnus. In Rome, also, he is not to be found, nor in any of the older civilizations. All over the world, no matter in what country, in what sphere or continent, there is one uni versal school—the school of experience and hardship. All men and women must enter, all must take the test. It was from this school that our pioneer alumnus graduated. This is the hardest school of all—the first school ever to exist. The first alumnus was a pioneer in education, in civilization, and in life. And he, so far, has been the valedictorian. The first alumnus is the forefather of every insti- tution in every part of the world. He has cleared the wilderness that we might find the road eas- ier. The first alumnus was the first man to exist, and he graduated from a school that we, too, must attend. RUTH BATSON. ipilitecc RUS be O rene GRADUATES: OF ‘35 It was on a cold day in February in the year 1931, that the Graduates of °35 boarded the great ship “Arts High School”. They passed through many adventures. The evenings on the ship were spent in studying and doing home work. One great moment of peril was when the boat nearly sank but with the help of the crew of teachers, headed by that great captain, Harrison E. Webb, and the Graduates of 35, they managed to pull through successfully and continue on their journey. When they refrained from their studies, they had their good times by going to see plays sponsored by the Dramatic Club, concerts given by symphony orchestras under the direction of Mr. Oliver, special speakers who gave interesting talks on various subjects and dances sponsored by various clubs. A terrific hurricane approached them when the report cards were handed out for the last grading. Following this, a great storm of commotion arose when social dancing was being taught to the pupils and the boys had a difficult time in overcoming their bashfulness. Storms are weathered and the Graduates of °35 approach the port of Graduation. They must soon leave the ship and go into a world they know not how to conquer. So now they say, “Farewell, Arts High os ANNE LESCYSZYN. [5

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14 EDITORIAL ( Mr. Gutzon Borglum, at a recent lecture delivered at the Newark Art Club, asked the citizens of Newark to take care of their works of art. This request was made as a result of the dis- appearance of a sword from “The Wars of America” monument in Military Park, Newark, New Jersey. ({ This school has inspired in us the appreciation of art, and we in return shall do our utmost to abide with these standards, and raise the standards of our community so that such vandalism may never occur again. @ The Class of January 1935 asks the students that are given the opporunity to enter this art school to appreciate what is being offered to them. Housed in one building, the arts of the world are laid at their feet, to accept and appreciate. It is up to them to take advantage of this gift. Ambition and the desire to succeed is their “TUITION” in this School of Arts. SAMUEL PENNETTA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. ( We, the members of the class of January 1935 express our earnest appreciation to the faculty members who taught us our tool subjects and introduced us to the finer things in life. Art, Music, Poetry and Dramatics—especially the latter, of which this high school stands second to none. As graduates and alumni of the Arts High School we hope that we will make this school feel as proud of us as former students as we will be proud to be its alumni. As a parting word of appreciation may we extend our thanks to Messrs. Harrison E. Webb, our principal; Roy Perry, Class Advisor, and to Miss Ruth M. Gronheit, faculty advisor for the yearbook, for their tireless work in helping us make our last year an enjoyable one. CLASS PRESIDENT. ACKNOWLEDGMENT ({ May we extend our thanks to Mr. Raymond P. Ensign, director of the Newark Public School of Fine and Industrial Arts, for his generous cooperation in allowing the use of the school facilities and in particular, for the cuts of the photographs of our building which were designed under his supervision. SAMUEL PENNETTA. OBES QUESTION FRESHIE Why have I wandered from the path Every day I go to school Of work I should not shun? For to learn the Golden Rule Why haven't I been like the rest, But instead I sit and try Who do what should be done? To throw spit balls far and wide. And now, I needs must take my due SENIOR Tis well known to me Mr. Teacher looked so mad Oh, fate! Why do you give me this, All us kids thought him a crab, An “F” instead of “B”? He’s so tall and thin, and gee =—Gilbert Kadish. Now he can’t get after me. —Ruth Batson ee gE PEDDIE

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CLASS LOG Nat Licuort SEPT. 10. All quiet on the Art High front. School started today with the usual noise and confusion of making schedules. SEPT. 13. Fair to Cloudy; storm brewing. I heard rumors of a Senior Class meeting to be held soon. We certainly hope so. SEPT. 17. Sto:m Breaks. The much awaited class meeting was held. Nominations of the Year Book editor were made. Nine persons were nominated and Mr. Webb was to choose the editor-in-chief. SEPT. 18. Thunder and Thunder. Samuel Pennetta was chosen editor-in-chief of the Year Book and Rhoda Rosen, assistant editor. SEPT. 24. Moonlight and Roses. Our first senior rehearsal for our graduation singing began. Rehearsals are to be held every Monday during the term. SEPT. 25. Lollipops and Cones. Senior meeting and our dance is to be held October 11. Lollipops are to be given free to freshmen. Samuel Pennetta chose his staff; sixteen in all. SEPT. 27. Fresh Winds. The Year Book staff is beginning work. Everyone is requested to get ads. OCT. 10. Soundings. All candidates for graduation were measured for their caps and gowns. OCT. 11. Latitude 0°. 30 knots per hour. The senior dance was a great success. Columbus Day, tomorrow, gives us our first holiday. OCT. 15. Barometer low. Abandon ship. Quarterly results were put on our cards today, Mr. Webb attended our singing rehearsal. The piano was out of tune. OCT. 16. Hold the Course. The seniors attended assembly for the first time. Alex Jannicelli was elected Alderman of our home room and Edward Konopezynski was chosen captain by Mrs. Fulop. OCT. 19. Latitude 45°. Icebound (especially our feet). First English examination. All were present. It was the first time in Mrs. Fulop’s teachings here, that everyone was present for examinations. OCT. 21. Scram for the Cyclone cellar. Senior singing rehearsal called off. The piano was being tuned. At last! OCT. 24. Gale predicted. An important senior meeting. Miss Gronheit and Mr. Webb decided on ‘ Vignette” for the name of our Year Book. Arrangements for our pictures were made. NOV. 1. Fair breeze; fair sailing. The seniors had a discussion as to whether our picture should be taken with the cap and gown. Personal choice won. NOV. 12. Much calm. First proofs of the pictures were shown. The pictures are excellent! NOV. 15. Abandon ship again. A picture of the Year Book staff was in the paper. They were terrible! NOVELS 2 oO 5. Our Senior Class having more boys than giils, Miss Beane asked a few gizls of the Glee Club to fill in. Our singing wasn’t better but it was louder. NOV. 28. All hands on deck. Holiday declared. Our English period was omitted today. Thanksgiving vacation begins tomorrow and we certainly need it. DEC. 17. Weigh Anchor. To our contentment our last singing rehearsal was held. DEC. 21. All ashore for a holiday. At last! Christmas vacation! Our only chance to get a complete rest. JAN. 2. In quarantine. Down the home stretch to graduation. We received our third quarterly report. JAN. 4. Suspend all work. Class day. A great time was had by all. JAN. 15. Papers cleared. We land. Examinations. What’s left to say! SENIOR SAYINGS JOE BOLINSKY......: Pete cate eu ei Ae eg ee eee SEN Now, LET me prove it to you aa JUNE sDUINN2ite Sco ce SEE Drea then pA re ee I just know he likes me WALTER: GLEN Nez Bigot eee Now, girlie, you’re different - MARY (PICO, - Sit cease 6 7e eee Pa StS ela ie, Oe te ere Oe ee You know, stuff and things — ALEX SANNICE LER skies tts: a eI ae ss he EE BE NE ev Mr IE ere WO Who hitcha ——————— RHODA SROSEN yg ecacete eis aoe 9 ek a Ye Gods and little fishes ——————— HERMAN: RICH co oie Sete ee eet Ree ewe Seg Aw! shucks, Miss Eddy MIKE MOSCHUR ®. 2 ose coals Se Se oe Come on “uke” tell ““Duke” -—————— MORTON MARGOLIS 2a 0909. cee oes ee See Bate? Se Are ya’ goin’ listen ———————???? LEON: MELLER 28.4.0) few eet 6 2 Te Soe Sane eee Obviously, my plan is STANLEY“: MINSK Fes 26202 52g ot Soca seh See ht Soe ne eo Be Got your homework? SAM, PENN ERC A Scere ne tees eee I want your full attention, or I won’t speak to you anymore. WILTTAM » PHELPS el ease oe oe Be pea ee a eee ae ae Mary, you’re so dumb ———— — WARREN? |X QUIN G ois ee ee cee oe en eee Gee, I can’t do that ——-———— NAT LIGUOR ke es ea ee en ee eee lll tell you laters ——————— RIGHAR D. SGHEIBNER=S¢rtvt. ise ot: nega, S02 ee ee eenees eee I'd like.to help you, but I can ¢ ——————= WESLEY) SCHOBMDOR Tose ee 5 ce ea a It took me years — but I’m OUT!!!!); ————— —