Columbia High School - Mirror Yearbook (Maplewood, NJ)

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MARGARET ALBERT “Margo” 110 Raymond Avenue South Orange Le Cercle Fran ais 2; Future Teachers of America 4; Personal- ity Club 3, 4; Platform Club 4; G.A.A. 2; Future Nurses of America 3; Homeroom Treasurer 4; Junior Night Scenery Painting Committee; S.O.S. . . . her vivacious personality . . . always campaigning for a ski-lift to 404 ■ . . high hopes . . . RONALD ALTENGARTEN “Ronnie” 2064 Millburn Avenue Maplewood Showcase 4; German Club 2, 3, 4; Library Council 2; Literary Masters 2, President 3, 4; Philos- ophy Seminar 4; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Junior Night Prop- erties Committee; Senior Play Advertising Committee. . . . seen everywhere on his green bicycle . . . studious and reserved manner ... V. P. of his regional church youth group . . . GRACE J. ALERCIO “Grade” 60 Fairview Avenue South Orange Business Education Club 4; Per- sonality Club 3; Junior Night Usher; Senior Play Costume Committee; Future Teachers of America 2. ... a sincere and gentle lady . . . her sparkling eyes . . . per- sonality to match . . . BRIAN AMADA “Bri” 12 Burroughs Way Maplewood Pan American Club 2, 4; Home- room Treasurer 2; Baseball Team Manager 2; Basketball Team Manager 3, 4; Cross Country Team 2; Intramural Bowling Team 2; Junior Night Ticket Committee. . . . enjoys pursuing mathematics ... a great sports fan . . . per- sonal interest in photography . . . JUDY ALLEN 54 Rutgers Street Maplewood G.A.A. 2; Girls’ Lunchroom Committee 3, 4. ... an outstanding attendance record . . . her beautiful hair . . . aversion to gymnastics . . . JOYCE AMES 135 Mayhew Drive South Orange Art Service Club 4; Le Cercle Fran ais 2, 3; Showcase 4; Fu- ture Teachers of America 2; Parnassian Society 3, 4; Sopho- more Dramatic Club 2; Home- room Secretary 4; Junior Night Costume Committee; Columbian Reporter 3; S.O.S. . . . talented artist . . . her model like appearance . . . Ames” to be neat . . . STANLEY ALLEN “Stan” 2 Crestwood Drive Maplewood All-School Male Chorus 4; Homeroom Chairman 2, 3; Fi- nance Committee 4; Sophomore Orientation Committee 4; Track Team 3, 4; Basketball Team 4; J.V. Basketball 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 4; Cross Country Team 3; Nominating Committee 2, 3; Color Guard 3, Captain 4; Junior Night Cast; Editor-in- Chief of Highlights 2. . . . outstanding contributions to the school council . . . ability in track and basketball . . . that lit- tle old red car .. . ELIANE AMICI “Ellie” 286 Western Dr. No. South Orange Future Teachers of America 2; Future Nurses of America 3- . . . teacher of the piano keys . . . her work with the Commu- nity Service . . . aspirations tend toward psychotherapy . . . 11

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l ladd 1958- 59 If you miss period 1, 2, 3, or 4, then go to early lunch and if you miss 5, 6, or 7, then go to late lunch ...” greeted our ears that first day in September when they were trying to explain to us those phenomena of Columbia High School, the rotating period schedule and the split lunch. For several days, as sophomores uninitiated to the life of C.H.S. and the horrors of the halls, we had great difficulty finding the correct corridor and classroom, in spite of the help of many seniors—eager to send us off to the boiler room. Just when we were becoming oriented, the new addition was completed; and we were again confused. We were impressed by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts presentation of The Crucible; warmed by the visits of Pham Thi Ngoc of Vietnam and Nadia Domian of Lebanon; and fascinated by the talk given by Nobel Prize winner Pearl Buck. As our sophomore year drew to a close, we were firmly convinced that this had been not only our busiest but also our toughest year. We were sure that we would never again work so hard—little did we know! 1959- 60 This was the year of examinations, elections, and new experiences. On October 24, we gained the acquaintance of the College Entrance Examination Board via the PSAT’s, a foreboding of yet untold horrors. The School Council initiated the Senior Opportunities for Service project, which was to become an important part of our senior year’s activities. This program, in which there was heavy participation, extended to all welfare agencies in the locality. The face and smile of Pedro Ephraim, visitor from Argentina, became familiar in the halls and classrooms during his three-week stay. The weekend of March 18 and 19 was a busy one for our junior class. On March 18 we trooped off to Gainings for our junior breakfast. (I don’t think we’ve ever recovered.) After that boisterous session, a caravan of cars (for by that time drivers’ licenses were not unusual) made its way through the towns of Maplewood and South Orange. On the bill for that evening was our hit production of Carousel.” The next day there were Merits for those more bold, and also the second presentation of the class play. During March, Langston Hughes, a prominent poet, and Willy Ley, an authority on space and rockets, were featured in our assembly programs. Then in late spring, came the furor of electing school, class, and yearbook officers. All was leading to our final and most important year at C.H.S. 1960- 61 Ever feel as if you were stretched in a million directions at once? This was how our senior year began in September 1961. The college catalogs were diligently scoured, and the applications were filed—all so that THE letter of acceptance to a certain college might be received. On November 18 and 19, we presented the dynamic and moving Diary of Anne Frank.” In November, our interests were directed toward the presidential campaign, the results of which would greatly determine our future. On the heels of the election came the end of our football season, attended by a sensational 41-0 victory. We were also pleased to learn that our cross country team had captured the state cross country championship. The strains and tensions of mid-year examinations were increased by eliminating them! Forty-five minute classes were used for three hour tests. We learned with regret that not only was this our last year at Columbia but Miss Henderson’s as well. Miss Henderson had been for many years Dean of Girls and Director of Extra- Curricular Activities and in these capacities had always had for us words of guidance and understanding. This was also Mr. Gnagey’s last year at Columbia as a teacher of English. We shall always be grateful for his genuine support as Business Advisor of the Mirror and fortunate to have him continue at Columbia as Director of the Adult School. These have been three busy and wonderful years at Columbia; we are leaving its hallowed halls; but we shall always remember our teachers who strove to awaken our sensitivities to life and prepare us for its challenge. The many experiences we have shared as a class, the many friendships we have made and strengthened—these will never be forgotten. v 10

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MARTHA AMSDEN 44 Burnet Street Maplewood Art Service Club 2; Jazz Club 3; Library Council 4; Pan American Club 2, 4; G.A.A. Representative 2, 3, 4; Traditions Committee 3, Vice-Chairman 4; Sophomore Orientation Committee 2, 3, 4; Nominating Committee 2, 3; Junior Night Scenery Painting; Senior Play Properties Com- mittee. . . . G.A.A.’s Bucky Fader . . . her famous Dad . . . homerooms can be interesting . . . JANET APETZ 12 Collinwood Road Maplewood Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Literary Masters Society 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Assembly Com- mittee 3, 4; Junior Night Dancer; Display Case Committee. . . . Grace Kelly’s double ... a siveet personality . . . agility with a racket” . . . RICHARD ANDREASEN “Rich 254 Hilton Avenue Maplewood Electronics Club 3; Junior Night Scenery Painting; Senior Play Stage Crew. . . . his love of railroads . . . his conservative manner . . . his casual hair style . . . ■ , PRISCILLA ARACE “Pris” 102 Rutgers Street Maplewood Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4; Personality Club 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Junior Night Chorus; Sen- ior Play Usher. . . . diligent worker . . . always willing to lend a helping hand ... A woman's work is never done” . . . PETER ALAN ANDRES “Pete 26 Burnet Street Maplewood House and Grounds Committee 4; Audio-Visual Aids Committee 3, Monitor 4. . . . paramount of the Motor- mounts . . . way with the skirted variety ... a competent oper- ator . . . ROBERT ARGAND “Bob 51 Coolidge Road Maplewood Showcase 2, 3; Jazz Club 2, 3, 4; Parnassian Society 2; Homeroom Chairman 2; Assembly Commit- tee 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Orienta- tion Committee 4; Nominating Committee 2; Junior Night Cast; Senior Play Cast; Senior Play Reading Committee; Junior As- sembly Chairman 3. . . . lead ing the Carousel” in Junior Night . . . playing a smooth” trumpet . . . his song, Canadian Sunset” . . . EDMUND A. ANTHONY “Ed 531 Prospect Street Maplewood Senior Play Scenery Construction Committee. . . . ability to make any tin can look like a car ... an excellent mechanic . . . his quiet nature . . . REGINA ARZT “Ginny 260 Kingsland Terr. South Orange Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4. Plainedge High School: Choir Secretary and Treasurer; Modern Dance Club. . . . truly loquacious . . . sponsor- ing an honorary member of 243 . . . Please pass the pep pills” . . . n