Arts High School - Vignette Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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GWEN SCHOCH 170 Montclair Ave. “Oh you're so due to the fact . . “Natch”. Don’t get excited, I’m not talking pig Latin. That is the manner in which Gwen and the girls speak in our class. We just about get used to one pet phrase of hers and “wam” she has another. “Natch” means naturally and “Deff” means definitely. How’s that? She’s a grand kid, and our class would certainly be dull without our Gwenny. Pat O’Reilly could- n't patrol the halls of “Old Arts” any better than she. Yet Gwen is a typical kid. She says the future is still uncertain, but we know that no matter what it is, it has to be grand for such a grand personality. GLORIA SEGALL 1132 Bushnell St., Union, N. J. Here is a fast littke lady that is just oozing with brains, so much so that they had to let her graduate in three and a half years. You see Glo is not in the June, 1945 Class’ problem, because she had enough credits to graduate last February and did. But we stilé love our wayward child. How can you help yourself? Glo has made a name for herself through her talent in art. Even though Glo was a 4A, when her old homeroom class was still 4B’s, she paid for her share of the Vig- nette and other things our homeroom entered. This beauty has thrown the school into hys- teria, with some of the parts she plays on the stage of the Drama Class. Now helping her government by working in the O.D.B.,and just waiting for the right man, this little lady can afford to be choosie. MARILYNN SCHNEIDER 34 Evergreen Ave. Pratt is going to have quite a little group from old Arts. Lucky Pratt! But one of the most outstanding in that group is Marilynn. She mixes hobbies: painting, roller skating and ping- pong in with her work, as a member of the Student Patrol, and some work on the Student Council. Don’t be surprised if you (if you’re a girl) and your mother, sister and aunts are all wearing clothes designed by the great M. S., as she’s going to be a costume designer and fashion illustrator. Nice going, kid, make things right pretty for the people. BERNICE SIMPKINS |, 178 Newark St. Bernice’s ambition is to be a success at anything she undertakes, This she has readily proven in Arts. She hopes especially to succeed in her chosen field of costume designing and we're rooting for her. Sports and movies occupy Bernice’s spare time with a bit of sewing and reading thrown in for good measure. If any of you have seen Bernice dance, you know she does this equally as well as her other pastimes. Bernice is active in school. She serves on the hall patrol and also sings in the choir. An asset to any school. we wish Bernice the best. of luck in a very bright future.

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STELLA PONTIKAS 53 Wallace St. Beautiful black hair, and a glorious smile, that’s Stella. In spite of her activity on the Vig- nette Staff, treasurer of the Choir, Red Cross work, Scope representative and writing to the service boys, she can still find time to dance and keep people happy. Working in an advertising firm is the job Stella wants, and if anyone de- serves it, she does. She is a little gal that is more quick-witted and has more spark than any girl who has entered or probably ever will enter Arts High. We’re proud of her, and think she’s good-looking, too. She should get all the happi- ness in the world. Here’s hoping. ROSINA RUSSO 514 - 15th Ave. Rosina is the starry-eyed young lady that graces the halls of Arts High. She has been a member of the Student Patrol and an ardent student of the Fine Arts course. “Rosie” enjoys collecting stamps and books, but her main ambi- tion is to be a good housewife, which she will be shortly. “Frosty”, as she is called, has a lovable sense of humor that keeps the class on edge waiting to hear her laugh, and laugh she does in a way you can never forget! The worst thing you can say about Rosie is that she dis- likes getting up in the morning, but who does- n't? She is a perfect girl for any boy!! AUDREY RESHKIN 125 Maple Ave. Small, petite and extremely attractive is our “Aud,” one of our brightest and most popular girls. One glance readily proves this. “Aud” plans to be a composer, that is a com- poser of symphonies, concertos and such. With her abundance of talent in both music and art, we are sure, some day, of finding her name in the same brackets as “Tschaikowsky” and “Prokonief”. On the lighter side, “Aud’s corny jokes are haw-hawed throughout the class. She spends hours trying to perfect the art of cooking, which she does quite well. Her favorite dish is Italian spaghetti, home- made. In September Audrey will enter Juil- liard Conservatory of music to begin her career. Good luck and the best of success! MARION SCAGLIONE 323 North 6th St. Money for the Red Cross? Money for the Vignette? Any waste Paper? Dues? U.S.0.? Defense Stamps? No, that’s not the Answer Man, that’s Marion Scaglione. Without this cute little bundle of joy, all of the war loans would be sixteen million dollars less. Money, sewing, and cooking occupy most of Marion’s valuable time, not to forget the choir and the secretary-ship of the Junior Red Cross. When this messy war is over and money is no longer being collected, dress design will be her new interest. Little in size, but gigantic in per- sonality and charm, we'll miss you, Marion, and your patriotic duties, but we will never have to worry about you, for you will always be able to make friends and get along.

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ANN SKEMA 359 Ridgewood Ave. Here’s a cute trick that knows a few tricks herself, You wouldn’t want a more lovely and vivacious creature to roam the wide earth. This little girl has at different times worked on the Swimming Team, Library Guild, Radio Guild and is now on the Vignette Staff. Her outside work consists of a Canteen and Young People’s Church Club. A girl who is crazy about Judy Garland must be O. K. and believe me Judy, has reason to be careful, for our Ann has quite the pipes to go with her Betty Hutton-like disposition. The world of fashion is in for a wonderful treasure when Ann barges in with those smart designs of hers. FRANK TOMINARO 180 South 7th St, Frank is quite a fellow who has lots on the ball. He is an art student with a mania for chemistry. He hopes to continue his chemistry studies after graduation — that is, if Uncle Sam doesn’t claim him first. Practically every time you encounter Frank, he is reading. It’s one of his favorite pastimes which he goes in for in a big way. He buys good books, and I hear has quite a library. He also enjoys music, particu- larly classical music. So here’s wishing you all the luck and success in your future endeavors. LA VERN SMITH 11-7-3A Hawkins Ct. Vern is the happy fellow with the smiling eyes. He is a recent member of our class, but we all like him very much. He is a fond lover of art and music “both hot and cold” as he puts it, he enjoys swimming and all winter sports. Vern had planned to attend Pratt Insti- tute, but the Navy seems to have him dated up for August and so his dreams of teaching art must be shelved for only a little while. Any seeker in search of a “terrific” joke finds his search ended once Vern begins to unravel his favorite yarns. An all-round good fellow is he. May his future be as sunny and bright as his smile. ARKIE TORSIELLO 16 Mt. Prospect Ave. What’s that beautiful glow from the far side of the room? Why that’s our future Powers’ model, Arkie. That’s right, Arlie wants to be a model, and to top it off, she is going to the Powers school in New York (not that she needs it). Outside of keeping the boys happy with her darn swell disposi- tion and great charm, she has done grand work in the choir and wonders in the drama work. With her love for good Latin American Music, she trips the light fantastic with the greatest of ease, and roller skates like a champion. She may detest Zooty boys and girls, but right at the top of her likes is John Payne.