Arts High School - Vignette Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1947 volume:

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Ryder [6] THH BIG PARADE @ Elaine Adams—“Blondie” - 402 Avon Avenue - Berkeley Schoo] - The words “a swell girl” can best be used to de- scribe Elaine. Not only is she a good art student but also has a fondness for the musical arts—light opera be- ing her favorite. Good luck to you always, Elaine! @ Bar- bara Alvino—“Bobbie” - 26 Stockman Street - Masseuse - Vivacious is the word for “Bobbie.” Being one of our most talented music students she attained a position in the All-State Chorus. Her con- tinual antics and jokes pro- vided us with many a laugh thru the years. Choir, All- State Chorus. @ Joseph An- drew Angello—‘Joe” - 164 Elm Street - College - Joe’s expert kidding has made him very popular with the girls, but the boys think he’s a regular guy too, so together they’ve voted him the “most popular” boy in the class. He has taken active part in basketball and gymnastics. Basketball Letter, Art Club, Hall Patrol. © Melvyn Appel —‘Mel” - 118 Grumman Ave- nue - College - Eyes light up and smiles appear when Mel enters a room. He’s our class hero and the back-bone of our basketball team. Mel personifies the upright, fine young American boy you hear so much about. We prophesy a _ grand future. Basketball Letters. � @ Angelina Arakas—“Angie”’ - 76 Burnett Street - Travel - Words couldn’t express our gratitude to this wonderful girl, so realizing her capabil- ities we elected her President of the Senior Class. Here’s one girl that will go far in the future. Art Club, Red Cross, Student Council, Pa- trol, Class President, Busi- ness Editor of Vignette, Spanish Club. @ Jean Frances Aylward — “Jeanie” - 655 Mt. Prospect Avenue - Com- mercial Art - Boys and girls glance admiringly at Jeanie. Her clothes are always so beautiful. What goes into them is pretty swell, too. A nice girl and lots of fun. We’ll miss her - Red Cross, Glee Club, Art Club, Student Council. @® William Grant Barlow—“Bill” - 76 James Street - Being secretary of our class is a big job and Barlow has filled the “bill.” Decorations are his speciality and he has contributed large- ly to the success of our school dances. What would we have done without Bill? Chorus, Variety Show, Art Club. ® Lenore Becker—“Lenny”’ - 505 Sixteenth Avenue - Sy- racuse - The center of at- traction of any crowd is bound to be Lenny. Person- ality plus is this girl’s claim to fame. Besides taking hon- ors in art she finds time for dramatics and cheerleading. Student Council, Red Cross, Art Club, Cheerleading, Dra- matics, Vignette Staff. ® Fred Bossert—‘Bos” - 215 Norfolk Street - When Bos was asked what he intended doing after graduation he re- plied - “Going Home.” That’s just typical of his humor. His pride and joy is his old “jalopy.” We’ll miss this swell fellow, and wish him all the luck in the world. @ Richard Brown—‘Rich” - 17 Morton Street - Aviation - Richard is quiet, but oh, so cute! That solid clarinet he plays with the “Greenjack- ets” makes him very popular. His main interest out of school is building model planes. We’ll miss him. Or- chestra, Hall Patrol. © Grace Carden—“Gracie,” 94 Myrtle Street, Bloomfield - Photog- raphy - She’s only been with us a short time but in two years she has shown great talent in art and her quiet and unassuming ways have made her a favorite among us. She came to Arts from Bloomfield and we’re mighty glad she’s here. Here’s to you! Student Council, Scope. Vignette Staff. @ Betty Jean Cokeley — “Cokey,” 112 Bleeker Street - Show Busi- ness - Cokey is one of the “live - wires” and a really good worker in the senior class. Besides the numerous class committees she has worked on, she has been un- stinting in service to other activities - “Vignette” Staff, Spanish Club, Chorus, Red Cross, Banking Representa- tive, a 622, SRT o % } Wy a NSS | y 23 Be c) foi ® Dolores Engel—‘Dee” - 748 Hamilton Street, Harri- son - College - Just to know Dolores is to like her. Her deep sincerity is something that is a trade mark with her wherever she goes. Her jolly nature and winning smile have won her many friends and are bound to win her many more. ® Viola Julia Esterhazy—“Vi” - 175 Union road, Roselle Park - Design - Viola is one of the beauty as- sets in our class. She is truly one girl who has lived and worked up to the standards of a real Arts High student. We're really proud of her and wish her all the success she deserves in the field of work she chooses. ® Laura Fisher —‘Red” - 68 Bloomfield Ave- nue - Business - In her quiet way Laura has made all of her classmates and teachers like her. Her abilities are many and _ success. should never be hard to find for this wonderful girl. © Vera From- kin——“V. F22- 119 Aldine Street - Pratt - Vera will be a leader always in whatever field she may choose. The highest goal was never too high for her to work for. Quick in thought and action, her mind is ever aiming for the best goal of all. Choir, Chorus, Art Club, Red Cross, Vignette Staff. welt Ved a IVs} ANS @ Wilbur Raymond Gibbons “Willie’ - 510 Bergen Street - Business - Willie has spread many a _ melodious note around Arts. His main occupation around the school is keeping us in check and in “tune” with the rules of the Hall Patrol. We’re happy to learn that he expects to continue his music after he leaves us - Hall Patrol, Chorus. © Henry Grafmueller —295 South Tenth Street - Business - Henry spends most of his spare time be- tween classes talking shop (music). He plays the guitar. With his lov e and under- standing of all kinds of music he will never miss hearing the beauty that is in the world. Hall Patrol, Choir. @ Manuel Guilherme—‘Man- ny” - 105 Jefferson Street - College - His stature is not the only outstanding char- acteristic in his personality. He has been to his class- mates “one regular guy” and we know will continue to be a true friend to all. Art Club - Hall Patrol. @ Lois Hant- man—‘Lo” - 385 Hartford Road, South Orange - Ameri- can Academy of Dramatic Arts - “Lo” is one of the best dramatic students we have. Some day in the future we'll be looking forward to her opening night on Broadway - Senior Class Vice-President, Dramatic Club, Chorus, Art Club, Color Guard, Vignette Staff, Red Cross. cee i N (¢ Mi a e Arthur Holmes—‘‘Artie” - 150 North Thirteenth Street - An able and conscientious leader. He has obtained two of the top offices in Arts. Being the Mayor is a tough position to hold and he has done an excellent job. Stu- dent Council Mayor, Basket- ball Captain. @ Virginia Holzhauer — “Ginny” - 52 Fairview Avenue, West Or- ange - N.S.F.1.A. - “Come on Arts, let’s get hep!’ Who’s doing all the shouting under the big top? It’s Ginny Holz- hauer, our popular cheer- leader! Ginny’s’_ sparkling smile and winning personal- ity have won her a lot of friends. Here’s hoping she goes far in her chosen pro- fession, interior decorating. Student Council, Cheering Squad, Color Guard, Art Club, Dramatic Club. © Hope Cicel Mandel—‘Hopeless” 527 Springfield Avenue - Col- lege - Hope was one of the girls who made our 1946 Christmas Fair such a suc- cess. She’s a fine worker and a swell girl who abhors his- tory and loves painting. Her energy and zeal insures success. Student Council. @ Jean Natalie Marsh—‘Hor- sey” - 322 South Nineteenth Street - Jean spends most of her time on horseback but manages to turn out some great art work. A_ very friendly likeable girl we’re sure will get places. To her, we wish all the happiness which ‘she so richly deserves. rt AMAL: if, ® Joan Sybilla Mueller—516 Highland Avenue - College - Joan wants to visit South America. Perhaps this ex- plains why she works so dili- gently in the Spanish Club. Quiet, sweet, and an excellent student—that’s our Joanie! We know she’ll go _ far. Chorus, Spanish Club, Vig- nette Staff. ® Anna Catherine Nardone — “Jinx”? - 110% Summer Avenue - Undecided - “Jinx” is a tall blonde with a ready smile and a passion for Alan Ladd. She was al- ways there with a funny tale to brighten up any blue mo- ments we may have had. This girl will always have many friends because of her knack for making others happy. Chorus. ® Bette Lee Noar— “Betts” - 116 Vassar Avenue - Undecided - That big, beau- tiful blonde, constantly munching saltines, is our Betts. How she keeps her figure we’ll never know. She’s a popular girl with many talents that will put her near the head of any parade. We’ll all miss her. Dramatics. ® Therese A. Noone—“T. C.” - 200 Highland Avenue - “Nicest all round” is our “T. C.’s” title, and very deserv- ing of it she is too. One of her special talents is singing, and she has a lovely voice. An ambitious and talented student and a wonderful girl! Good luck, “T. C.” - Choir, Chorus, Scope. RAY BA SSS AS A @ yh ys ( als i © Walter Oehling—‘Walt” 461 South Eleventh Street - “Walt” doesn’t say much but does his work quietly and efficiently. A tall, handsome lad with a swell personality, he was appropriately voted “Best looking boy in the senior class.” And we really mean it! - Hall Patrol. @ Shaena Jeannette Orlanis— “Shae” - 284 Leslie Street - Undecided - Shae is a very versatile girl participating in art, music, and dramatics. Her main interests are danc- ing and art. We’re sure that she’ll succeed in everything she undertakes, and we cer- tainly wish her the _ best of everything. Chorus, Dra- matics, Art Club. @® Anna Pallitto—“Ann” - 347 Van Buren Street - Undecided - Ann is noted for her beauti- ful black hair and _ lovely smile. Charming and _ gra- cious, she is a grand person to know. To a fine art stu- dent and good friend to all of: us, we wish the best of luck. @ Americo Paoluecci— “Rickey” - 60 Sunset Avenue - College - Starting at the top is always a good place. Americo has chosen Art as his career and has been voted “top boy artist” in the sen- ior class. That honor is right- fully yours, Rickey, and we know you will always con- tinue to keep the name the senior class first gave you. 422, : a Ly ae Cen _—J ® Columbia Restaino—“Bina”’ - 82 Mt. Prospect Avenue - N.S.F.ILA. - In cheerleading it’s the fighting spirit and good _ sportsmanship that counts. Bina hits tops on every mark and that’s why she’s been captain of the cheerleaders for three sea- sons. Her clear thinking and spontaneity have made her a suecess, Cheering Squad Captain, Student Council, Art Club. ® Carmen Santangelo— “Carm” - 200 Astor Street - Undecided - Tall. dark. and nice looking, with a dimple in his chin. Carmen however has more than good looks. He is very talented in art and turns out some swell work. We all know he’ll succeed in whatever he does. @ Con- stance Sedares—‘Tula” - 36 Stirling Street - Art - Her quiet, easy wey has made us all think highly of her. Being voted “top girl artist” in the graduating class is only a small tribute, for that is only the first of many more she is hound to receive. Vignette Staff - Spanish Club. ® Audrey Shirley Sinclair — “Bunny” - 23 Lloyd Place, Belleville - Modeling - She has been a “model” student, and intends to continue and become a real model at Bar- bizon. Her grace and beauty will surely make her life a success. Red Cross, Student Council, Spanish Club, Vig- nette, a © Thelma Marian Solomon— “T, S.” - 170 Baldwin Street, Bloomfield - Pratt Institute - A more gifted, ambitious, girl is yet to be found. She excels in her studies and in all the activities in which she partakes. She finds time to be friendly and sweet and richly deserves the honors given her by our class. Vig- nette Editor, Scope Editor, Art Club, Red Cross, Student Council Secretary, Spanish Club Treasurer. © Edward Strickland—“Strick” - 14A Seidler Street - Syracuse - “Strick” spends many hours painting and thinking about philosophy. An intelligent boy who is known for his ability to carry on brilliant conver- sations with anyone on any subject. Good luck, Ed! - Student Council, Chorus, Red Cross. ® George Trimmings —“George”’ - 97 Monmouth Street - College - George is a big friendly fellow with an easy smile for every one. His one ambition is to paint well, and considering his present work we’re sure he’s on the right road. Art Club. ® Mir- iam Weiner—“‘Mim” - 156 Mapes Avenue, Newark, N. J. - Montclair State Teachers College - Mim is the class “bugologist.” She finds biol- ogy very interesting. She admires President Roosevelt and is especially good on politics. We know she will be successful in whatever she sets out to do. Vignette, Lit- erary Editor, Scope, Choir. al tt bts ' on oe ® William Wells—‘Billy” - 29 South Fourteenth Street - Service - Soft spoken and with a friendly smile, here is one boy of whom never a word other than praise has been spoken. He’s known around school as the happy- go-lucky boy with the quick smile and sparkling wit, that brought many cheery hours to Arts. We’ll miss him when he’s gone! - Scope, Track Team, Glee Club, Chorus. @ Robert Yundzel—“ Bobby” - 17 D’Auria Street - State Teachers College - An answer to the history teachers’ pray- ers, Bobby will be remem- bered for remembering! He has won prizes for his art work and hopes to continue in the field of teaching art. He’s an expert mechanic too. He spends his spare time building super model planes and with his drive and imagi- nation we’re all sure he’ll be a great success. Art Club. ® Dorothy Zimmer—‘Dot” - 277 Vassar Avenue - Secre- tarial Work - Dot is the sweet young lady with the bright smile. Always friend- ly, she is a very wonderful person to have around. Her greatest ambition is to be a success in the world—we hope her wish comes true, because we know she’s after the right kind of success. Here’s to you, Dot! - Hall Patrol, Banking Representa- tive. THE BIG In September of 1948 the semi-annual circus arrived at Arts High. It was a small circus—just a one-ringer—and it didn’t shine very brightly among the two, three, and four-ring shows. But we had our clowns, acrobats, and our share of the menag- erie. Our ringmasters— and two very good ones at that — were Miss Heider and Miss Johnston. They tried, and sometimes succeeded, in keeping us in place. And we did put on a good show. Our very charming bareback rider, Lenore Becker, even re- ceived bids from the big four-ring show (the sen- iors). Our clowns became friendly with the clowns of the other circuses and from them learned to keep everyone laughing. At long last we advanced to the two-ring stage. We were now the wise fools — sophomores. Our ringmaster was quite proud of us when we joined in some of the side shows of the main tent. We took an active part in the Student Council and Red Cross, and the circus guards—The Hall Patrol. Now we were beginning to shine in our own right—and not just bask in reflected glory. In 1945 our group blossomed out so that in some ways we outshone the “big top.” A cheering squad was formed to support the basketball team. Need- less to say, we took top billing in these two shows. Why, almost three-quarters of the team was made up from our three-ring show. Head barker of the cheering squad, Columbia Restaino, was a member of our troup also. At last in 1946 we became so good that there was no alternative but to give us the main tent. Now we really shone brightly. One sad feature was that we lost Miss Heider, but we were put in charge of Ringmaster Grace Johnston and Mr. Landsman, ringmasters of long standing. To these we owe our deepest thanks for pushing us to where we are to- day. Miss Eddy, our counselor, also helped us to fulfill the responsibilities now placed on our aching shoulders. A lesser official was also sworn in at this time. She was Angelina Arakas, who had worked her way up to becoming the “little ring- master” of our circus. Then—lo and behold, when the office of Mayor became vacant, in stepped our own Arthur Holmes, accompanied by cheering and applauding crowds of fans. After much preparation we were now ready to throw open the doors and let the people see, “The biggest, most glamorous show on earth!” PARADE The band is playing and the crowds in the grandstands are applauding as our three high kick- ers lead the big parade in. Exclamations are heard as Lenore Becker, Columbia Restaino, and Virginia Holzhauer come in, in their breathtaking white uni- forms. Behind them come tumbling our clowns in their costumes and false faces—in case you can’t recognize them, the one on the left is Joe Angello and the other, I think, Barbara Alvino. Will you just look at the face she has on! Oh look! there’s another clown coming in a cart drawn by a monkey, and he’s reading a newspaper opened to the comic page. Nobody could be that lazy except Carmen Santangelo. Sounds of awe drift through the vast hall as our two stately blondes, Bette Lee Noar and Audrey Sinclair, come in with their beautiful horses. They are our star trick riders. On another horse is Jean Marsh. Here come the acrobats—just look at those somersaults and cart wheels! Who could be that good except Mel Appel and Artie Holmes? Bringing up the rear are the animal cages led by their trainers, those dashing heroes Americo Pao- lucci and Manuel Guilherme. Now, the announcer steps to the center ring and graciously welcomes our audience to the Big Show of June, 1947. The first act is the girls on the flying trapeze. Our gaze goes up to the very top and we see Constance Sedares and Anna Pallitto readying themselves for their daring act. There they go! Oh, they made it! thundering applause greets the two girls. Now again the an- nouncer, who by this time you know is Thelma Solo- mon, introduces that lovely lady with the comical songs—Lois Hantman! Oh, Carmen is back again in his cart, with a clown chasing after him. It’s not a clown—that’s Anna Nardone! Aren’t they funny? The animal trainers are back and they’ve got as- sistants now. There’s Jean Aylward with Manuel, and Viola Esterhazy with Americo. Don’t they all look nice in their uniforms? To conclude our show there is a grand finale with everyone gathered together in the center ring. With them are Ringmasters Seamster, Hamilton, Johnston, Landsman, and Eddy. To these we raise our voices in cheers of appreciation. As the spectators file out and the vast hall is al- most empty, we hope that the memory of our show will linger on for a long, long time. [19] HHUOAROW'S SERCOS STARE Most likely to succeed ......... eer LO ArthuraHolmes wie Thelma Solomon Nicest: All-ROUNG tei eettee cet eee eee ee Edward Strickland ........ Therese Noone Most Popular ..22 see eee ee ee Joseph Angello ........... 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Anna Nardone Biggest Flirt, [rien ee ee ee Wilham Barlow ..c.8 oe ee Vera Fromkin Most; Talented ?in -Art.420) eee ae Americo Paolucci ...... Constance Sedares Most’ Talented ‘in Music 4; ,.)...5.-.8ee8 WilbursGibbonsss anc ase Barbara Alvino Most Talented in Dramatics ............. WalliameGarlow ss. Lois Hantman {20} S OSSD AZ { WAT, ROG THE BANDWAGON ® Rose Berkowitz—122 John- son Avenue - Berky is asso- ciate editor of the Vignette and a member of the Art Club. She hopes to attend the Traphagen School of Fashion. Rose’s pet peeve is lazy people (!). Outside of Art, Rose likes “hunks” (men). We know you'll suc- ceed both in Art and with the hunks, Rose. ® Jean Bertl —68 Cummings Street, Irv- ington - You’ve all seen Jean around the big top. She is a vice-president of the school band. (She plays clarinet). Jean Bean, as the company dubs her, is also in the Choir. Jean will continue her study of music and become a music teacher. From what we’ve heard, she’ll be a success in “animal training.” © Albert Andrew Bisch — 131 Colum- bia Avenue - Al must have some strange power to charm the reptiles (girls). Andrew’s favorite saying is “you peas- ant!”’ His sidekick is Dom Manghisi and he loves walk- ing. He is a member of the Art Club. His pet peeve is the way Mr. Faber watches the fourth floor lockers. Al intends to join the Marines. @ Marie Cesaro — 32 Stone Street - “Cleo” is one-third of the Cesaro-Zimmer-Mac- Nulty troupe. Marie is on the Hall Patrol. Her pst peeve is homework, but she likes typing and movies. ‘‘To Each His Own” is her favor- ite song. Marie’s ambition is to be a secretary. Her record proves she’ll be a good one, NS 4 ) | miley iy @ Ferdinand Chinn—15 Avon Place - Ferdinand could be an aerial contortionist, from the way he plays basketball. Chinn also likes music. The “call boy” of his choosing is Duke Ellington. Ferd’s ambition is to play a wind instrument or be a _ com- mercial artist. You’re sure to go over the top in which- ever you choose, Ferdinand. @ Jennie Ciampi—472 North Fifth Street - Cookie could very well be a “barker” for a circus company. She is everywhere in everything. That’s why she’s called the “nicest all around.” Jennie’s drawing card is personality +. She is on the Hall Patrol and Choir. Her ideal is Perry Como. Jennie’s goal is to be a popular pianist. ® Rosa- lie Ciccone—92 Mt. Prospect Avenue - Ro has all the grace of a trapeze artist plus beauty. She is seen around the grounds with Jeanette Perry, and Rose Berkowitz. Her pet peeve is snobbish- ness. Helmut Dantine is “the ideal,” and “O did I laugh” the favorite saying. Her am- bition is to be a good wife or model. ©® Joyce Colantonio —212 South Sixth Street - Joyce is outstanding in our company. She is “pulling out” in three and a half years. Joyce hopes to enter Pratt Institute. Vaughn Monroe’s band appeals to Joyce, but homework doesn’t. “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is her song. Joyce would like to be an Art teacher. You have the qualtities of a good ring- master, Joyce. ® Ethel Davis—35 Montgom- ery Street - Ett has many interests, the special ones being music, dancing, read- ing, bicycling and Leon. Of these, Ethel’s musical talent is outstanding. For three years, she has been a “must” on Arts High’s musical pro- grams. Ethel wants to be a great singer and judging from her record here her future should really be “pink lemonade.” @ Edward Envall —15 Brookdale Avenue - Ed- die needs no _ identification, after his sensational win- nings in the Scholastic and other contests. Ed belonged to the Art Club, Student Council, and the Vignette Staff. He goes for class- ical music, bowling, skating, chess, and outdoor sketching. Ed wants to be a great artist. After seeing his water colors and oil paintings, we know it’s only a matter of time. @ Samuel S. Friedman—193 Milford Avenue - On his record, Sam just has to be rated top man in the land of sawdust and spangles (books and pencils). Sam’s favorite song is “Take it Easy.” Rob- ert Emmet is his ideal, and his hope is to get into politics. Sam may attend U.C.L.A. ® William Hayes—6 Prospect Place - Hayes you will know by his drums. He is bass drummer in the school Band. He is in the Choir, and is our high-jumping and 440 hero of the Track Team. That red plaid shirt, like a clown’s. suit, will identify him. His favorite band is the “Hamps.” a © Robert Himmel — 625 Eighteenth Avenue - Robert is a character straight out of Clown Alley. He is tall, blond, and Van Johnsonish. The saying “Is everybody happy?” will identify him. His favorite pastime is being with Al Bisch and Dom Manghisi. His ambition is “to make something of my- self.” ©@ Marilyn Kessler— 273 North Seventh Street - Pug’s favorite saying is “no kidding” and her constant companion is Norma Norcia. Her pet peeves are sloppy girls and “ponies.” Her favor- ite song is “This is Always.” After graduation she mav continue studying art and if she is anything like her ideal, Miss Howard. she’ll succeed. © Florence Kuebler — 511 Eighteenth Avenue - Flo has the poise of a bareback rider and et the same time the cuteness of a child acrobat. Her child-like face belies her mature mind. She loves danc- ing, especially to the music of Xavier Cugat. Florence can- not tolerate homework over the weekend. Her ambition is to be a singer. ® Delores A. Lnearello — 200 South Eighth Street - Peanuts is like an elephant (wait a mo- ment, Pea. I’m not finished yet!) in that acting comes natural to her. She is an out- standing member of the Dra- matic Club and has been in many productions. She was also Chief of the Hall Patrol. Her closest buddy is Lorraine Rutherford. After graduation she will continue studying dramatics. ee sible aba ee @ Sheila MacNulty—41 Nor- wood Street - Sheila “I'll never live to tell the tale” is dubbed by her pals, “Mac.” She has been active in music and is a member of the Choir. Mac’s favorite song is ‘Auld Lang Syne.” She can always be found with Dorothy Zim- mer, and Marie Cesaro. Be- ing human, she is very fond of eating and sleeping. ® J. Dominick Manghisi — 510 Eighteenth Avenue - ‘Man- goose” is distinguished look- ing, like an animal trainer. He is Tall, Dark and Hand- some and rather like Gregory Peck. He can’t seem to take Miss Kruck’s tests (the weak- ling!). Dom’s ambition is to get into advertising, though it will have to wait until he comes out of the Marines. e Eleanore Minnick — 387 Bergen Street - Elly is defin- itely a music “fiend.” There couldn’t be a more devoted member of the Band Wagon, and you’ve heard her solos in Choir. Mr. D’Amico is her ideal, and she _ also admires Harry James’ or- chestra. She can’t stand peo- ple not liking music. Her ambition is to do something in music. © Norma Norcia — 198 Pennington Court - Candy is as busy as any other top-notch performer. She is very talented in art and has won several big- time contests. She won the Bamberger’s Scholastic in Ceramics, Teentimers’ Na- tional Design - and - Name - it Contest and a Scholarship to Traphagen. Her favorite song is “Intermezzo” and her fav- orite band the Philharmonic, j NS Le YL yp pyr pdipspi ph 4 ee = ° aie | PRR SSAA PA SSNS SSS a Cia e Jeanette Perry—196 West Kinney Street - ‘Quiet, se- date and efficient” are some of the adjectives which best describe Jeanette. She is on the Vignette Staff and was on the Red Cross. You can always hear her saying “You know it too.” She is seen around school with Rosalie Ciccone, Flo Kuebler and Teddy Richlan. Jeanette wants to be an artist. ® Theodora Richlan — 34 Dav- enport Street - Teddy is to the class what rope is to the circus. She is our lifeline. She has been active in the Choir, Photo Club, Art Club and Red Cross. Teddy likes to swim and dance in her spare time. Modern art fas- cinates her. After graduation she would like to continue studying art. @ Lorraine Rutherford — 764 South Tenth Street - In a sideshow Rusty would be tagged the gal with a head of fire. “Hold your horses” Rutherford is an ardent Danny Kaye fan. She is a superb actress and a member of the Hall Patrol and Choir. Red goes in for the Latin American Music of Senor Cugat. Playing piano is also a pleasure of Red’s. e Anthony Weichel — 123 Central Avenue - Red is a busy “creature” around the big top. He is active in Basketball, Track, the Green- jackets, the Choir and the “Scope.” Tony is also promi- nent in dramatics. His favor- ite “call boy” is Fred War- ing. His pet peeve is English. After graduation he hopes to play “pro” baseball. SRY a 4mm, Fe Mr=wq of Wi NV 1] 1 isin ltt ws (idl i iit TI] Ma i g8 i a L li fH et ipl 1) Tart iva N se wit WW eratil rn TE HD TT NAY) UATE WHNIVITTINU 1) wR nT HR NTH M UU Ty eee eh) UAHA Hau iy yi [Tf] HTTTTEY WAG ALI UTI i, winina wh TTA MANE Hah ey Aa hit) VON 008 Bi bt NN HUY NEN IY ™ WHA ] TT a rae YT wl , HITT Uy AWN VW MTA WN) if HY, Se A MILL | Heh OTT | Va ) y UR Dy} LY Mit TTT TET TT TTY eh ' Msi HEAT ITTY Wy ML af LMM y Mi Winaayg vues i Mi il] A WEA UT VO Wi MM PT TT NAAM AE AE LTE PO, as MA bbb, VLE ht ab a r cecil em TAN AAANNLAS Aut it MMI ASA i HME WN ( B Vulva win ule if THE SENIORS VICTORIOUS TE BAND WAGOH It all started back in 1944 when sixty-five fresh faces (fresh in more ways than one) entered Arts High. For the most part, they understood; but for certain pure and simple minds, it was a different story. They were the credulous individuals who bought elevator tickets, hall passes, and even bath- ing lockers; now four years later they are selling them to the new generation of freshmen. Time may have led some minds toward further maturity, but the rest of the gay, frolicking lot of us are still play- ing practical jokes. High school would not be high school without these jokes and the personalities who perpetrate them. As time passed our class became sociable, took interest in school activities, and even ran a dance where neither boy nor girl was able to dance. But we loved it just the same. As the days turned to months and the months to years, we became less afraid. We began to hold up our heads in the halls. School became such a pleas- ure for most of us that we would never miss it— Never ?—well, hardly ever! Nor would we ever get marks below the highest calibre. We went to basket- ball games always hoping and wishing for a victory, but—we loved it just the same. And we had our annual Christmas Fairs and Three-Act Plays, which were always a tremendous success. Now we are grown up; we are the commanders of the halls; the entire school, freshmen, sophs and juniors, look up to us! Let us watch our Circus. The Big Top is ready for the performance and the trumpeter has sounded the call which has brought the band into the tent to give its concert before the show. Who should be among its ranks but Bill Hayes beating away on the drums, and Jean Bert] tooting her clarinet! And there go Ethel Davis and Eleanor Minnick, our songbirds. The gates are opened for the people to enter the Menagerie and among the spectators, we see Sheila MacNulty and Jennie Ciampi feeding the animals. The show is about to start, and seated in the grandstand all excited and eager are Marie Cesaro, Eddie Envall and Jeannette Perry. A whistle blows and Mr. Lowry, the Ringmaster, gives the signal for the show to start; and now comes the Grand Entry. On prancing horses and in breath-taking cos- tumes are Norma Norcia, Teddy Richlan, Delores Lucarello and Marilyn Kessler. Rose Berkowitz, Rosalie Ciccone and Lorraine Rutherford are in those very exotic oriental Howdahs on top of beau- tifully-caparisoned elephants. “They fly through the air with the greatest of ease.’ Who? Why, our acrobats, Flo Kuebler and Ferdinand Chinn. And our capricious clowns, Dom- inick Manghisi, Albert Bisch, and Robert Himmel, add the finishing touches to the general gaiety. And these are the graduates of the class of Janu- ary 1948—some of the finest troupers that Arts has had. Long after graduation we will look back and think what an enjoyable circus it was. And we shall come back to see future freshmen and sophs enjoy- ing even greater advantages than we had, [29] trpee 8 He (FP) ‘= 4 SKF : mY A Bie Bie5)) 49 i ae Ay COMAGR Oth Cer ZY, y 3 SENIOR FINALS yOMORNOW'S ERCUD ATdRt Mosts Isikelyato succeeds. 2... cu aes wets Hawarden vallen enone. 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Marilyn Kessler TEStE DY CSSCO mee ee eel ety noe? po Hagsne ls 4 2 Alberta bISChia ee ree. « Miriam Weiner A ZACS UME eee irks Ree Se wsionat ew eey + KerdinandsGhinnw.. ea. =. . Norma Norcia (CULCS CME ie eRe Cee ete Rete ere ce este Dominick Manghisi....... Marilyn Kessler VLCC IOS GM er sate Ps ryle tt et ot es eee eh) a Sts: 9 eed Same rlecmianier wert aii, Sheila MacNulty ITS POSE RIL Laren oe been toes ie fee derecs ote deca eVetan HODCELALLIIMME! mera. Marilyn Kessler WIGS MEAICTILEC MING ALL orice neretay cst. a 4) Ste tug POWardrouvalle eee. 2... Norma Norcia MOstae a lCNLed eile ViUSIC im. star eric. eter eas XTIGHON Ve VV CLCUCL un. ceria crete ahs Ethel Davis Mostelalented. ins Dramatics, . 1... see. William Hayes °..:.....- Delores Lucarello [31] (32] THE CARME TAL Lights flashing— Colors ablaze— Mechanical gear— Horns honking. Signs of a universe. Vastness in the crowded bustling noise of circus— Circus! Humanity sings here. People milling over one another. The frosty air biting on the warm skin. The sky lighted with the glow of red for miles up, A magnificent arc under the blue. —Judy Barnett THE GAROTSEL The sun beats down on the rough, flat, concrete paths, making it warm and friendly by the white glare. On the soft, green hills of the park, herds of tiny, inquisitive squirrels leap about and chatter like the small men of the cliff, monks clambering over their chateau. Many look with awe or glee at the passing parade of shiny, young children, their puppies and kittens scattered about the stones and warm pebbles, rolling and playing in this magnificent emerald world. The birds joyously drink in the cool, morning air, and spread their wings in the azure sky, soaring upwards to greet the day. All the world rejoices in the splendorous morning. —Judy Barnett THE TRALFPEZSZE ARTISTS SoTeci TET 20 SSv'l0 SGNOL Git , 8, a ines = � aneeyet, a = op 8. P dewted [34] TRALPEZE ARTISTS OF JUNE 1948 Well, Still on the trapeze and with colors flying. My, those here we are again! years have gone fast since we arrived in Arts High. But enough chitter chatter now; let us talk about our gang—but not too loudly. The Lady-Killers’ corps consists of Wal- ter Kerner, John Curry, Jack Ventura, John Maralakos and Andy Antonelli (when he feels like staying in school). Remember the “good ole days’ when Berta Immerman, Colleen Cole, Rivoli Roth and Diana Rudman used to eat lunch in any class they got hungry in? And say, wasn’t that the year Dolores Rebar became deeply interested in tenor sax- ophones? We'll never forget the time we went to see Stan Kenton at the Adams and took our supper and toothbrushes with us. How does Emil Serio manage to stay on the Honor Roll without having a nervous breakdown? Anything you want to know about the latest Jazz, Be-Bop and Classics, just come to us. We know the latest. Some of our gang have been separated from us in homeroom but they are still on the bandwagon. First the ringmaster, and only boy, in our group is Jack Trimpin. Next on the list comes Diana Rudman, our tamer, who keeps us all in hand with her whip of poetry and plays. Ginetta Manfredi can always be seen practicing for the acts of the day’s show, while Irene Smith does a juggling routine with her studies. Last on our small but gay showfloat, are Elaine Roth and June Owen, who usually have a new romance story to pep up our intermissions. We wonder if Mr. Perry ever found out about the time we toasted marshmallows in the back of the room. We want to express our thanks to Miss Brown, who has been very helpful to us, and to Mr. Lowry, too, our homeroom teachers. And so our junior circus rolls on, with happy thoughts of a grand opening. PLO ZA, Je A ye ieee oy [35] StS TASVONVS I0 SSv'IO rn 7 (=—F [36] TRAPESZE ARTISTS OF Step up this way, Arties, and find out the happenings in 110 and 419—the 3B home- rooms of the Big Top. It is almost 8:30 and our show is about to begin. Before we introduce our cast we ought to tell you a little about our past. This is our third year at Arts. Since February ’45 when we entered we have had as our leaders Miss Shrimplin, Mr. Perry, and our kind counselor, Mr. Faber. Oh—there’s the bell and all the happy little students are ready and anxious to begin the day’s work. Lee Farber is one of our active students. He is Deputy Mayor of the General Organization, Assistant Chief of the Stage Crew, and Assistant Make-up Editor for the Vignette. Frank Squiilaro star in the Dramatic class Beverly Hummell and and club and take part in our assembly pro- grams. Madeline DeRosa has for two years been a “Scope” staff mainstay and Fred Johansen is our school photographer. Our star basket- ball player is Tom Loucopoulos, who has JANUARY 1949 played for Arts for two years. Our class clowns are Julius Zemel and Joe Purcell. But now to the side show with handsome Joseph Provine, the strong man; Margie Mercier and Jane Korn, the Siamese twins; and An- gela Donnarumma, the exotic Oriental dancer. The girl that cheers the teams on is Beverly Hummell, our cheer leader. Miriam Maier is the Secretary of the Student Coun- cil and Barbara Salisbury is an alderman. Mary Fabbroni starred on the Vignette staff. Our orchestra members are Mary Jane Noone at the clarinet; Phil Raphael, who can really tickle the ivories, and Richie Gifoli and Joe Boscia, who blow beautiful harmony through the sax and trumpet. Jimmy Moran has been a basketball manager for two years —and also plays Cupid in our homeroom. I guess you know enough about us now, so we'll close with sending our best wishes to our friends, the Seniors of June ’47 and January ’48. [37} (With apologies to R. HOW SHE GERAPPE GOT GH $07) Kipling, Uncle Remus and others) Now a Giraffe Can never laugh, And I will tell you why: Because a giggle cannot wiggle Up so very high. When a Giraffe feels gay He starts to sing and bray, But the sound is checked In the bottom of his neck, And meets the hay coming down the other way. All these things just stay inside And grieve him lots and lots, Until the poor Giraffe breaks out In dreadful, dreadful spots! PITERLY The wind howled around the loose shut- ters, making them cry out into the night. In the living room the lighted candles cast eerie shadows on the gilt-framed picture of a man with a black cape wound around him. I was the only occupant of this house on Minor Sea. No relatives, no friends, just a lonely house settling deeper into the sea- sands with the years. Night by night I would sit in my room upstairs and watch the hungry waves coming crashing and rolling up on the beach. Someday these eerie waves would swallow the entire estate, along with my body. Tonight, for the first time in my eighty years of living there, the place seemed deadly deserted. I went upstairs, and, while getting ready for bed, went to draw the curtains. Below was the graveyard where all my an- cestors were buried. Along the ground and over the graves a strange white mist was creeping, the wind having died. down com- pletely. Suddenly out of nowhere, a cry pierced the dead silence. I went downstairs trembling, but found no one. Looking out of the window again, I saw the white mist {38} —Bertha Hazelton PANTASTHS taking shape into ghost-like figures. Then I remembered how, twenty years ago, I had killed five of my remaining rela- tives in order to seize the estate and the family jewels. I had chained them up in the dungeon and given them poison water to drink—just enough poison so I could watch life slowly ebbing away from them. It had given me great pleasure to watch them die. because now I knew I would have power and wealth. They swore revenge those last days of their lives. Tonight, November 18, 1918 was the night they swore to get revenge. I knew midnight would see the last of me. Yes! Now they will come and get me! I can hear them all coming up the stairs call- ing my name. ‘Matthew! Matthew! we are coming.” The waves dashed higher and the roar grew immense. The old mansion which had. stood for vears in glory, toppled and crum- bled into the sea. (This fantastic manuscript was found when the editors of the Vignette were fran- tically trying to meet a deadline, and was translated by Genevieve Hatfield.) ye aes: ee a 949 en eal i Rae A a RIN i ri a a p Ky by O ()) 1) q a O n i Hi shits lintel aEN Setar stata ceo tip Sea ee ee po THE CLOWNS OF JUNE 1949 September 1945 found us Freshies, Class of June 1949, timidly entering the seemingly giant doors of Arts High feeling all green and self-conscious, yet oh! so proud to have finally become launched upon the courses which were henceforth to steer and fit us for our variously chosen careers. And then, all at once we were in Arts High, and what a thrill it was to tell every- one. Ah, how we loved it all; our new teach- ers, who seemed to know how much we needed that extra friendly care they gave so freely; the heart-warming welcome of our beloved acting principal, Miss Hamilton; and the good fellowship of the upper classes, all made our first days ones long to be remem- bered. To dear Miss Emmett, Mrs. Meek, and Miss Kruck, we shall ever be grateful, and pleasantly remember time spent in their homerooms. Thinking back, it really has been grand for us all to go on together, out of the Fresh- man Class, to the more glamorous grade of Sophomore, and I for one, like so much to think of all the good times we have shared along the way. It has been such fun knowing all my loyal classmates that I regret that this limited space permits mentioning so very few. Our stars of the Music Department, such as Janet Oliver, Barbara Ryder, Virginia Smith, Lawrence Miloscia, and Arthur Frie- linghaus, represent us in the School Orches- tra. To Luis Cubelo go the honors of class songbird, and a big round of applause to those happy “Nit-Wits,” James Mahon, An- thony Paternoster, and Luis Cubelo, for all the little laughs they supply every day. Then there’s Dominick Corona of the basketball team. Now, in our most serious manner we bow to that “Trio of Brains,’’ Marie Jablonski, Lawrence Forgione, and Arthur Frieling- haus, for their brilliance shines over the entire Class of 1949. We still cheer our Freshman Class spelling-bee wonder, Marie, for walking off with the Silver Medal. Atta girl, Marie. It seems Arthur and Lawrence will never get off the Honor Roll. Hang on, boys, we expect it of you. Our capable Stu- dent Council representatives, Phyllis Gans, Flora McKnight, Frances Foote, and Philip Williams, all come in for credit for the good work they are doing. And here’s a special cheer for our cheer leader, Anne Domenico. It seems such a pity I cannot mention all the swell gals and pals of our class, along with our own Dorothy Gross, Elaine Paulis, Stu- art Gold, Lorraine Audubata, Barbara Hughes, and Cecilia Zinno. The big three, Helen Kane, Barbara Service, and Dolores Perilli are forever get- ting together in the back of 208 homeroom for some harmonizing. Another musician is Barbara Hughes, who plays the piano. Now it is time to bring to a close our Sophomore History, with a salute to the past we are proud of, and a wish that we may all go on together happily in the future, remain- ing grateful to Miss Hamilton for her cou- rageous leadership, and to our teachers and Miss Kruck, our counselor. [41] 6Pr6T SNOL f0 SSv'tO SEL THe CLOWNS OF JUNE 1949 Last night I had a very exciting and thrilling dream. I dreamt that I went to the Circus. There I met Grace Alfano, Zelma Crowell and Mary Lambro. We got together and decided to go into one of the side shows. There we saw the Tall Lady, Tallrella (Betty Maddalena), who was eight feet in height; the Midget, Shortella (Shirley Pinder), who was two feet high; the Sword Swallower, Swallerita (Rose Zarro), and was she sharp; the Bearded Lady, Bertha (Doris Chaczew- ska) ; the Fat Lady, Fatima (Anne Testa), who tilted the scales at 512 pounds; and most thrilling of all Knifesa, the Knife Thrower (Ida Guarino) and her assistant, the brave girl at whom the knives were thrown (Florence Mincey). How could she be so brave? When we came out of the side show we went to get something to eat and then went into the animal tent to see the elephants, lions, apes, etc. At another side show we saw Sheila the Snake Charmer (Lolithia Bowman); the Siamese Twins, Carol and Charlotte (Pagano and Locknish); the Fire Eater, Firetta (Monica Whitehead), and last, Estella, the Electric Lady (Theresa Manzella), would light up for us every once in a while. When we came out we met Ethel Baldwin, Joan Hughes, John Moore, and Edith Leon- ardis. They had just come from seeing the Hawaiian dancers, so we went to the tent where the Hawaiian dancers were, purchased our tickets and entered. The place was dec- orated with a beautiful South Sea back- ground. There were three gorgeous Ha- who waiian dancers (Bessie Smith, Mattie Hew- lin, and Katherine Harvey). They had on the original Hawaiian costume, with flowers in their hair, etc. As they danced, it made you feel as if you had really gone to Hawaii for those few minutes. When we left there we thought it was time to go to the Big Tent to see the show. We got there a little early, but the band was playing and clowns were doing funny things which made everyone laugh. Soon the show began and out came the Ringmis- tress (Shirley Alexander), introducing Tri- cetta (Jo Ann Ware), the daring equestri- enne, who did tricks on a beautiful white horse. When she reached the middle of the ring, she rode the horse as it reared on one leg. Another trick she did was a double somersault in the air, landing back on the horse in the correct position. Wasn’t that daring? Next, the Ringmistress introduced an- other daring and brave girl, Tigressa (Char- lotte Mitchell), the girl who trained the wildest of beasts. She went into a cage with the lions and tigers and made them sit on their stools and purr like kittens. We were all in a trance when she started into the cage with those lions and tigers. There was a brief intermission and we bought some hot dogs and sodas from a hawker, Marjorie Alders. Then the Ringmistress introduced the three trapeze flyers, Fannie Jones, Mary Balatsos, and Lillian Ayres. One of the things they did was a triple spin. But be- fore I could see the results I woke up. [43] ar ap = SS) CLOWNS OF JANUARY 1950 Don’t push! Don’t shove! There’s plenty of room for all to see the Clowns of the January 1950 graduation class in action. All set? Well, let’s go! First off to the big tent where we shall see the main attractions. Right up in front are the Ringmasters, Mrs. Cross and Mr. Clamurro, who play their parts very con- vincingly. To each snap of their whips they put in order Dominic Della Volle, Ralph Van Dean, William Rowand, and Jimmy Pallitto. In the shadows of the tent we see some sharp-looking characters with hats pulled down ove r their faces. They are Frank Cuppari, Larry Myers, and Ralph Lampkin. Following our spotlight we come across a bunch of glamour girls, Mary Konarski, Valeria Rafalko, Virginia Bundy, and Rita Tozzi, who are grouped around handsome Robert Collani and Bob Powell. Sitting in a corner are Genevieve Hat- field and Marion Martell, tumblers, with bulging eyes and panting tongues getting ready for a final spring on a cute little boy, by name Howard McCullough. While all this is going on Ruth Schoemer is singing to the pianissimo accompaniment of Anthony Staikos and the rest of the band. All this gives us a typical circus atmosphere. Through this noise we hear loud calls of “peanuts, popcorn, and crackerjacks,’’ made by our happy-go-lucky peddlers, Jimmy De- vine, John Curry, Laura Tosato and Bennie Morales. Swinging to our right we see Bar- bara Bland going over her lines for another play. In a desolate spot, there is a little boy who is pulling out his hair, strand by strand, trying to write all of this in circus lingo. That’s yours truly, William Falcone. His feminine assistant, in the bareback rider’s costume, is Carol Babriecki. Every once in a while one of these clowns participates in some school activity, which helps to make this class of January 1950 a big success. We hope to keep up a fine repu- tation and leave good memories of our class. [45] OSé6T ASVONVSL IO SSYV [46] Lite CLOW NWS OF JANUARY 1950 As I gaze into the crystal ball, ten years from now I see a circus going on. I am amazed to see my best friend Bertha Hazel- ton working at the circus. I didn’t think she would advance farther than I. She is telling Bernice Broadnax her fortune, that in a week or two she also will be working at the circus as a dancer. Boy, oh boy, what a fine dancer she will make! I look deeper into the crystal ball, and there is Gasper Petrock, trying to tame a lion and reading a book at the same time. He always did have a way with animals. Faye Pulley is a horseback rider, and a beautiful one at that. Lois Todd seems to be putting on a big hit with the circus man- ager. Of course everyone knows that the circus manager is Robert Chambers. Oh! look over there, no other than little Philip De Luca. And what do you suppose he is doing—feeding the elephants! Joe Negri, Philip’s assistant, has just made a date with one of the dancers. Fran- ces Euston is in partnership with Robert Chambers. Now they are debating. Frances wants the show to include both men and women. .But Robert wants the circus to be under the control of men only. Frances pre- vails, for she has just hired four strong Special policewomen. Behold their broad shoulders. I imagine Gloria Lowe and Gloria Kimbrough won’t be able to get in the side shows free any more, because these women have just arrived. Why, I know these wom- en! They are no other than Coby Patterson, Rose Cooper, Bertha Foster, and Elaine Pigford. I wasn’t fooling when I said the women have arrived. Helen Polychrony has just been hired ag a barker. You can hear her all over the circus, shouting, ‘““Get your tickets now, while they are cheap! Only sixty cents for one show! Get your tickets now!” The crystal ball is getting dimmer, but I can still see the circus going on. Dorothy Lensky is being trained to become a tight rope walker. Lillian Fox and Loretta Gian- nazzo have just been hired as contortionists. Loretta has just made herself Jook three times taller than her original size. ‘Now she’s carrying a pail of water. Oops! I should have said she was carrying a pail of water. Lester is the sandwich man. His special trick is sandwiches made of soap. Mary Costella, a tattoo artist, seems very happy. She should be; Louie the midget has just made a date with her. But now I see, too late, that the crystal ball has faded completely. [47] [48] SAW DHOT SELREDOD Peanuts, popcorn, crackerjack, Cotton candy, too. Ice cream pops, pink lemonade— These sweets are just a few. Trapeze artists, acrobats, And dancing ladies know That their acts will furnish the spice That make the circus show. Elephants, zebras, kangaroos, Long-legged, horned giraffes, And of course the little monkeys are The ones that draw the laughs. The patrons of the sideshows See the sights of their lives, The lady who charms king cobras, And the man who swallows knives. Excited crowds are spending, Milling from tent to tent. When at home, they wonder Just where their money went. The menfolk like the dancers, And the strong man thrills the girls. The kiddies love the magician, when From his sleeve a flag unfurls. But when sunset colors the ‘Big Top,” It brings happiness too— Happiness to the performers ‘Cause circus day is through. —Dorothy Hartkopf WES Vi or a ri a A p b [ig O @ a q Hl O mn ra H THE MENAGERIE Of JUNE 1950 If anyone wants to see another Al Jolson, just come up to 420. Jules Berkowitz is a great follower of all his songs and can sing almost as well as the “King of Jazz,” him- self. A notable duo in our homeroom is Agnes Boyle and Anthony Mariano. Both are popular and can dance extremely well. In our room, too, are personalities such as Joe Mele, who looks very much like Danny Kaye; and Jackie Gelernter, who is interested in radio work and recently has joined the “Radio Workshop.” Of course, we must not forget Ronald Harman, our class clown, whose hobby is building models of ships. Some members of our class have good musical ability. Joe Cruz is a very good trumpet player and Dan Scarpati is a whiz at the accordion. If you haven’t heard Cath- erine Cherry and Lucy Jones sing yet, you have missed something good. Lucy is also a wonderful piano player. Sports rate high with most of our class. Donald Tedesco is interested in hunting and fishing. Al Vitiello is a great baseball and boxing fan. Boxing is Dorothy Hartkopf’s favorite sport too, and she is a great fan of Charlie Fusari. Dorothy is also a member of the Art Club. Lawrence Wiese is our competent banker. Barbara Suchy is a mem- ber of the Band, Choir, and Dramatic Club. Clifford Anderson is our basketball star. Walt Disney better watch out when he sees John Cahill and Fred Preuss coming because they are good now and they have three more years to practice. The next generation will be lucky when they take up math because you know who'll be their teacher—none other than Mattie Ellerbe. If you ever see a girl about five feet four with blonde hair, dancing, you can be sure it’s Dorothy Hannon. She is also a Student Council representative and Dramatic Club member. It seems that William Jones’ only ambi- tion is to get married. Active and popular Mario Lardieri is our other Student Council member. Mr. D’Amico is going to have quite a time if Joe Pennachio carries out his wish to learn how to play the trombone. Carol Potiguarno will make some man an efficient and easy-to-look-at secretary. Our Class De- tective is Jessie Elliott, who is on the hall patrol. [51] =6T AGQVONVS F0 SSV'IO SE i ie ns a bile MENAGERIE OF JANUARY 1951 The new term started with a well-pre- pared freshman class. The very first day, they came with that ready-to-go look in their eyes. (We hope it will still be there when this yearbook comes out.) We received some pleasing answers from the freshmen when we asked them how they liked Arts High. John Purcell said, “I think it’s swell.” “It’s O.K.,” replied Joe DeLorenzo and so did Mike Colangelo and many others. The other day Joe Iovine was up in the library with his friend Charles Lunetta when Miss Gustafson asked Joe if he was one of the college students or belonged to the high school. Confused, he replied, “I go here.”” Well, we might as well let it out. He’s a freshman in 315. What do we have in our midst? Larry Parks? No, just George England. He was auditioned for the Adams, mimicking Al Jolson, but was rejected because he is under sixteen. Any time you mention the word “Fresh- ” men” it reminds you of something. Of course you know what it is. The new kids are here and there’s plenty of punishment. Ha! Ha! Only this term we Freshmen don’t mind it. One day Carol Carleton was in the lunch room and a Senior said to her, “Hey fresh- man, hold my book s.” Carol replied, “Well, isn’t that strange! I was just going to ask you to hold mine.” Do you know that some 1B’s have won prizes by entering a contest, already? It was the D.A.R. contest (Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution). It involved writing and drawing. Mark Reshkin won second prize, and Lorraine Christman won second honor- able mention. Carmine Martino was in the program given for the D.A.R. These are only a few of the Freshmen who have started off on the right foot. Maybe you have been wondering how we feel about certain things around school. Here is your chance to find out. 1. How do you like Arts High? “Good as a real circus.” 2. How do you like the teachers here? “We think they are as nice as any teachers we have had elsewhere.” 3. How do you like our orchestra? “Swell! Swell! Wonderful! Need we say more?” 4. How do you like the boys and girls of Arts High? “We do not know all of them person- ally. However, so far they are O.K.” . Are you glad you came to Arts High? “Yes!!! is the universal shout. On [53] SEAMSTER DR. FREDERICK C MR. FRED LANDOLPHI MISS M. BERNICE HAMILTON [54] . SAATANNND iew ows —P=4 } LD J = Editor -in- Chief Thelma Solomon—Assistant Editor Rose Berkowitz—Literary Editor Miriam Weiner — Assistant Literary Editor Vera Fromkin — Make-up IXditor Constance Sedares —Assistant Make-up Edi- tor Lee Farber—Personal Editors Grace Carden and Jeannette Perry—Assistant Personal Editors Lenore Becker and Lois Hantman —Art Editor Edward En- vall—Business Editor An- gelina Arakas — Typists Therese Noone, Joan Muel- ler and Audrey Sinclair— Art Advisor Miss Howard; Literary Advisor Mr. Rick- enbacher — Business Advi- sor Mr. Kappstatter. SCOP a Uae He, tela [60] | : + i ; ii = STAMS Editor-in-Chief Thelma Solomon—Assistant Editor Elaine Roth—Layout Mad- eline De Rosa—Other con- tributors change with each monthly issue — Literary Advisor Mr. Rickenbacher —Business Advisor Mr. Kappstatter — Typist Mrs. Kaplan. One of our oldest clubs, the Junior Red Cross, has always done many fine things to help others. For many years they have had the expert supervision of Miss Kruck, whose energy seems inexhaustible. We know the underprivileged kiddies can barely wait for the various holidays when the Red Cross dishes out the goodies. President Elaine Roth—Vice Presi- dent Frances Foote— Sec- retary Phyllis Gans — Treasurer Gloria Severini. There aren’t many or- ganizations with the work- ing capacity of the Student Council. Under the direc- tion of Mr. Rickenbacher it has accomplished great things. We thank them for many of our extracurricu- lar activities. Mayor Ar- thur Holmes — Secretary Thelma Solomon — Treas- urer Pauline Bonat—As- sistant Treasurer William Falcone. ROSS [61] attributed to the fine staff under the direction of Miss Gustafson, our librarian. Members are taught how to keep shelves and files in ac- curate array. President Ruth Tinney—Vice Presi- dent Joan Chapman—Sec- retary Genevieve Hatfield —Treasurer Ruth Schoem- er. [62] Order in our library is GUILD Here is a_ club that teaches the technique of broadcasting. The mem- bers, under the excellent supervision of Miss Shirley, are taught how to interpret many emotions over the air waves. Several of the tal- ented members are with the Radio Workshop programs broadcast on the air. BAND The. students of Arts High are proud of the Band, under the direction of Mr. D’Amico. The Band, called the ‘‘Greenjackets,”’ almost stole the show in the Community Chest and Armistice Day parades. Thev have played at our The Choir, under the di- be: dances and are winning rection of Mr. D’Amico, is recognition in the city. Arts High School’s largest President Ralph Palmaroz- za—Vice President Jean choral group. The Choir Bertl. gave one of its most superb performances for the @)=(@he=1 Christmas Fair, singing a series of carols and Han- SE AT ATA APT ROE F del’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” sere President Ethel Davis — Vice President Vera From- kin. [63} Talent scouts take notice! New talent, old talent, es- pecially good talent—we have it all here! Barnum and Bailey haven’t any- thing on us. Everyone is familiar with the delight- ful plays this group pro- duces. With Miss Shirley’s competent direction, how can they help being good? [64] The “prop” men are in- dispensable to us. Their work behind the scenes is largely responsible for the exceptional. assembly pré- grams given here. Miss Hamilton has had a lot to do with their good work. President Angelo De Falco —Vice President Lee Farb- er — Treasurer William Falcone. The Pottery Club is one of the most creative and newest in our school. This club, under Miss Howe's Supervision, enables stu- dents to learn the mate- rials connected with ceram- ics and the complicated process of mold making. President Irene Oleksiak— Secretary Anna Kobovcik —Treasurer Lorraine Wierzbicki. POTTER: The Art Club is under the direction of Mr. Lands- man. The members are di- vided into several groups. In their projects of water colors, costume designs, abstractions and dancing costumes they strive for perfection. President Emil Serio—Vice President Don- ald Sutton — Secretary- Treasurer Rudolph Martin. [65] The Spanish Club is for students interested in this foreign la nguage. Miss Da- vid, the Spanish teacher, supervises the group. Dec- orations at the Christmas dance were in lavish Span- ish manner. President Vera Fromkin — Vice President Bessie Smith — Secretary Joan Kelly — Treasurer Thelma Solomon. [66} VI4s TION - Arts High seems to have grown wings, with the help of Mr. Clamurro. The Aviation Club has made a prominent place for itself. You'll be hearing ee and more about it in the future. President Mario Lardieri— Vice President Robert Mol- chan—Secretary-Treasurer Ferol Linden. Inspiring is what our Cheering Squad is to an audience. They are as im- portant to the team as an elephant is to a circus. Mrs. Cross and the girls have striven to make the squad the delight that it is. Cap- tain Columbia Restaino. CHEERING Heading the sideshows in the “Big Top” is the Bas- ketball Team. Everyone knows of the top perform- ances they have given. The untiring efforts of the team, Coach Limongello, and the athletic committee, headed by Mr. Rickenbacher, has made all this possible. Cap- tain Arthur Holmes. SQUAD [67] 3eware! Always have a locker pass with you if you intend to go to your locker during class. The Hall Patrol under Mr. Faber is doing a fine job keeping order in the halls and lock- er rooms. President Wilbur Gibbons — Vice President Dorothy Zimmer. JANITORIAL EITCHEN [68] MALI PATROL We can attribute the cleanliness of our school to the Janitorial Staff who are always on the job. The Kitchen Staff, under the supervision of Mrs. Knip- ping, always has tempting lunches waiting for their customers, despite great limitations of space. We appreciate their fine work. 4L0,7HO0 THe 5B JOSTENS-GRADUATE HOUSE 34 WALNUT STREET NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Official Manufacturers of Arts H.S. Rings THE GIFT HOUSE An Informal Shop of Distinction 927 South 17th Street near Clinton Avenue Newark 8, New Jersey Telephone: ESsex 2-3173 Everything for Gift-Giving Gifts Curios Cards Favors Gift-Wraps Stationery Party Goods Knick-Knacks FEATURING Laybassets Party Planning Service GLORIA JOAN WHITTAM OPEN EVENINGS ROSEVILLE SODA SHOP Breakfast Luncheon Served Cars - Dolls - Toys - Magazines Papers and Novelties Conmar Congratulates Everything that you want is sold The Graduating Class of at this wonder ful place June 1947 and January 1948 High School Safety Patrol Equipment - Costumes at Arts High Schoo Phone Market 2-5114 @ GRAUBARD’S 266 Mulberry St. Newark 5, N. J. CONMAR School and Band Uniforms PRODUCTS CORP. of Distinction 140 THOMAS STREET NEWARK, N. J. EHRLICH’S Home of the aes Peisecaied “CONMAR MAJOR ZIPPER” Watches Glasses Fitted Expert Repairing Lenses Replaced 584 ORANGE ST., NEWARK, N. J. ® Opposite Woolworth’ s Tel. Humboldt 2-5389 TUEUTOTOTOTO TOPO EO POOP IES a RE Se SO 3. y Ay a ‘ BUDDY RUTKIN, INC. PHOTO SUPPLIES CAMERAS - RADIO - HOME APPLIANCES 32-34 WILLIAM STREET NEWARK 2, N. J. DRAKE COLLEGE 915 BROAD STREET NEWARK, N. J. VARIETY MARKET 805 Summer Avenue Newark, New Jersey DORN KIRSCHNER BAND INSTRUMENT CO. EXPERT REPAIRING 77 Springfield Avenue Newark, N. J. INDUSTRIAL LACQUER CHEMICAL CORP. 2 Avenue C Newark, N. J. EDWARD O’DEVEN PRENTIS CLOTHES SINGER SEWING MACHINE CoO. 147 Halsey Street CARSON CAKE CO. Newark, N. J. 160 ELM STREET Phone MArket 2-7485 NEWARK, N. J. MARKET 3-5723 Best Wishes to the Class of ON 1947 rom ALDERNEY MR. and MRS. DAIRY CO. H. SOLOMON 26 Bridge Street Newark, N. J. LISS PHARMACY 794 Mt. Prospect Avenue Newark, N. J. Market 2-3000 ; MR. and MRS. Artists GEORGE HENDLER Supply Service and FAMILY Full Line of Artists’ Materials For Fine and Commercial Artists Picture Framing MR. and MRS. 556 High Street | Newark, N. J. JOHN MacNULTY Tel. Market 2-6219 Present and Future BOOTS, GUY, and SCOTT ORLANIS It cost me lots of money, But I wrote in every book, Though to you it may seem funny, This little space I took. I’m wishing all my classmates ROBERT SUPPLY CO. The best the world can hold, Wholesale Toys and Appliances As they're going through the Arts High gates 1 Mapes Avenue To find their pot of gold. Newark, N. J. | Waverly 3-7772 Seniors come, and (yes) some go. We may not be the best, But I hope we, all the answers know, J AY-CEE And pass our final test. Yes, seniors come, and seniors go, GONTRAGTING GOW ||' 727 Cee 212 South Street I'm wishing everyone (ahead) Newark 3, N. J. Sweet memories to crown your head, Sweet memories of dear Arts High. General Contractors : : Congratulations to all Seniors, Market 3-3915 Present and Future. —ANGELINA ARAKAS KIRMS PRINTING CO. ROBERT YUNDZEL aN SUNBEAM FOOD STORE CxR0) LEO HOPP PHARMACY The Rexall Store Phone HU. 3-9420 440 Orange St. Newark, N. J. THE SIROCCO, Inc. ALWAYS THE SMART PLACE TO DINE CLINTON HILL MEAT MARKET Route 6 Rockaway, N. J. 479 Clinton Avenue Newark, New Jersey Who is the “Joice with ¢ a Nile?” A GIRL very much like you—perhaps she lives on your block or went to your school. She’s friendly, wants to get ahead, and takes pride in a job that counts in her community. She dresses well, too, on a salary that is the highest in tele- phone history. Yes, she likes it here—the interesting work, the pleasant surroundings, the feeling of working with young people like herself. You will like it here, too. And your Vocational Guidance Di- rector can tell you how easy it is to become a “Voice with a Smile” after you graduate. Ask her today. New Jersey Bell Telephone Company Harry Jeamuleas a John Marauec Al Vitiello Reggie Reeks ees Walter Kerner Luis C. 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