Atlantic Highlands High School - Atrecall Yearbook (Atlantic Highlands, NJ)

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CL kv to It was an exciting, long awaited day in September of 1951 as two groups of young students, one from Atlantic Highlands and the other from Highlands, entered this school, which we as one, now call our school. As we put our feet over the threshold, we, as Freshmen, were excited, wide-eyed, and apprehensive of this different atmosphere, especially the upperclass- men and teachers. But we soon learned that they were our friends, helping us to become a part of their school. We began our new life by selecting class officers with Carol Pedersen as Presidentg Hendrik Petersen, Vice-President, and Ian Carter, Secretary-Treasurer. Previous to this election a Freshmen Get-Togetheri' was held, at which time we danced, played games, and ate refreshments, thus enabling us to become better acquainted with our fellow classmates. We suffered many trials and tribulations in becom- ing adjusted to this different sort of life, but the load was made much lighter with the patient help and guidance from our class advisors, Miss Margaret Mc- Crea and Mr. Louis Hyatt. Everyone soon found the upperclassmen weren't so formidable either. We didn't mind wearing beanies and bowing in front of the Seniors for a week, because then it made us feel as though we now were a part of the school. Along with our studies we were quite eager and anxious to participate in the school activities. We did a good job in the annual Magazine Campaign and in preparing a skit for the senior's Halloweien Dance. Some of us joined clubs, such as, Science Club, Glee Club, Junior Red Cross, and the band. We also participated in the annual Jabberwock and were re- presented on the Student Council. In sports, the boys first went out for football where Tom Derby represented the Freshmen on Varsity and quite a few others were on the Junior Varsity. The Freshmen basketball team had an exceptional season of five wins and only one defeat. Mr. Hyatt, who coached the Freshmen, was able to use the extraordin- ary talents of the Freshmen on the Junior Varsity team. The boys were also well represented on our basketball team. Qs! 'DW The girls showed their interest in sports by trying out for the Freshmen cheerleading squad. Patricia Mohr as Captain, with Joyce Corson, Judy Curry, Janet Fiore, Carolyn McTague, Carol Pedersen, Patricia Reut, and Mona Sodosky gave the Freshmen their vigorous spirit, leading to victory. The girls also participated in basketball and softball intramurals. We entered our Sophomore year with confidence, for now there was some experience behind us and we were accustomed to the routine. Soon we found that it wasn't exactly the same, our subjects had become harder and we had more responsibilities along with the privileges. Now that we know almost everyone our interest in all the school affairs increased. To lead us through this great Sophomore year we chose, with a little difficulty at first, our class officers: Arthur Raike, Presidentg Patricia Van Kirk, Vice- President, and Thomas Derby, Secretary-Treasurer. We were fortunate in having as our class advisors, Mr. H. Fenstemacher and Mrs. Rose Hoffmann, who also advised us for the next two years. The students showed their enthusiasm in the be- ginning of the year by obtaining the highest total of any other class in the Magazine Campaign. We were given an ice-cream party at which we had a great time. Our Sophomore Class was well represented in every club. As our interest grew in other things, so it grew in sports with Tom Derby and Jack Kelleher representing us on the Varsity Football team and the other boys on Junior Varsity. In basketball we headed the Junior Varsity team with Donald Monahan as Captain. Tom Derby, Edward Moore, and Arthur Raike showed their talents on the Varsity baseball team with the rest of the boys backing them on Junior Varsity. Of course, the girls again went out for cheering with Joyce Cor- son, Judy Curry, Janet Fiore, Carolyn McTague, Carol Pedersen, and Pat Reut making up the Junior Varsity. After the Christmas holidays and mid-term exams were over, came our most exciting event so far. Now it was our turn to show the school what we could do. In March, the Sophomore class presented the '6Rainbow Rhythm Dance, which was a tremendously huge suc- cess. We played games, danced, ate refreshments, and supplied great entertainment. Everyone had a good time. lu. fa is rv - if ' A Q , ,ff f .' X . 26 l ...1 . . FREWV 7 ' sovnanonis

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DOLORES L. VERRONE i5D0e59 132 Linden Avenue, Highlands. Jr. Red Cross 4, Glee Club 25 Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. SUZANNE ALICE VOEGELI GGSue9! 16 South Peak Street, Highlands. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 15 Hobby Club 35 President of Hobby Club 43 Science Club 35 Junior Play, Band, Service Club 3, 4, Press Club 2, 4, Yearbook Staff g Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA VAN KIRK fipafi 32 East Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. Science Club, Vice-President lg Glee Club 1, 2, 4, Press Club 4g Student Council 2, 4, Commerce Club 2, 4g Vice-President of Sophomore and Senior Classes, Red Cross 1, 2, Secre- tary 4. DOLORES YORK 66406099 6 Third Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. Hobby Club 3, 4g Commerce Club 3, 4, Glee Club 4.

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We found for those who worked hard, it was a very rewarding year. We opened our Junior year with the election of our class officers, John Kelleher as President, Donald Monahan, Vice-President, and Florence Longo, Secre- tary-Treasurer. This was to be a busy year with many activities ahead of us, the first being the selection of our class rings which helped us to gain our importance in the school. Now We were among the leaders in sports, clubs and all the school activities. We then added to the school tradition by present- ing the Junior Play entitled 'LOur Girlsi' under the patient direction of Mrs. Sylvia Nisenoff, resulting in everyone's considering it to be a tremendous success. Before we knew it, the Christmas Dance was upon us. Through the co-operation of all, everyone had a very unforgettable evening at the Silver Sleigh Bells Dance. Again the girls and boys participated in sports, playing a larger role than ever before. The girls being on both Varsity and Junior Varsity cheering squads, and having the champion intramural Volleyball Team, which later played the faculty. The Junior Class now had a chance to show their ability in the art of public speaking by representing our school on County F reeholders Day. Along came the Junior Trip which had been awaited for a long while with great anxiety. With a small delay, we were off to New York City to take in all the wonderous sights. It was an experience we will always remember. Vlfe now came to the climax of our Junior year with the presenting of the Junior Senior Prom '4One Enchanted Evening in the honor of the Seniors. Realizing that this was a great task, we proved to all that our class could unite and work together with full co-operation. Doing this, we honored the Seniors with a most memorable dance. All our years' successful activities could not have been successfully completed without the steady help and advice given by our class advisors, Mrs. Rose Hoff- mann, Miss Betty Kimber, and Mr. Albert Van Riper. .a i Y M f ff v, ,Y-7' . 451 1' ,nova HI TURY To bring our Junior year to a close, we had the honor of having several boys and girls represent our school, during the summer vacation, at Girls' and Boys' State. As we began our final year as Seniors all of us realized that soon we would have to be facing the out- side world. But, first our goal was graduation. We chose for our final leaders Henrik Petersen as President, Pat Van Kirk, as Vice President, and Mary Larsen as Secretary-Treasurer. As usual, we entered into the Varsity sports and cheerleading with the lower classmen backing us. We gave the first dance of the year, named The Kickoff Dance which spirited the boys for the foot- ball season's first game. The dance was well attended and a large profit was made. Before We knew it, we were giving the Hallowe'en Dance, The Black Cat Ramble, which surpassed the success of our past dance, both socially and finan- cially. After grueling mid-terms exams and a successful basketball season, we presented the traditional Senior play, which was enjoyed by all. All too soon our Senior trip to Washington, D.C. was over. Along with gaining important knowledge, it was a thrilling and unforgettable experience enjoyed by both the faculty advisors and students. -1 1 As our year came to a close, we gave the Last Chance Dance really our last chance to contribute our small efforts in the many, many activities of our school. From our first to our last class activity, our advisors through the past four years have given us immeasurable help, especially our Senior class advisors, Mrs. Rose Hoffmann and Mr. Bradley Van Brunt, whose help was so important in our last and toughest year. Time passed too quickly, for we have come upon graduation - our goal. After commencement, we will often recall all of these unforgettable experiences dur- ing the most wonderful years of our lives. So we triumphantly leave, filled with knowledge and experi- ences, really starting our great journey of life - for- ever gaining new knowledge and everlasting experiences and hoping this gained knowledge will help us to make and carry out our vocational decision. LEM' semen ff.