Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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[ 24 ] GWENDOLYN J. BRESSAN Gwen, Gwennie General C Undecided “Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends.” Greek Fantasy 1; Gym Demonstration 3; Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; Junior Decorating Committee 3; Year Book Board 4. WENNIE is one of our prettiest girls. A willing worker with winning ways. You never really know whether Gwen means what she says or not because she would keep a straight face before Eddie Cantor, but girls will be girls. ELIZABETH H. BROWER Betty General C Business “T love to dance, I love to play.” Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Society 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2; Track 2; Hockey 1; Musical Comedy 4. ETTY’S favorite hobby is dancing. Sweet music rising from the ob- scure depths of the orchestra pit pro- claims her presence. Then, too, we have 1930’s woman-of-the-world, Betty being the most sophisticated in the class. JAMES BRYAN Jimmy Classical Columbia “Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth.” Class Football 4; Musical Comedy 4. LMOST every afternoon we see Jimmy studying Latin so that he can study law at Columbia. After he is admitted to the bar, Jimmy will specialize in divorce cases. His slogan will be “Broken hearts mended at nominal fees.” ANDREW BUCHOWIECKI Andy Scientific Undecided “He sits high in the people’s hearts.” Musical Comedy 4; Class Baseball 1,3; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Football 4; Reserve Baseball 3; Base- ball 4. ERE is a most versatile fellow. In athletics, physics, and dancing, Andy is equally proficient. P. H. 5S. has made such an impression on this fellow that he hates to leave.

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ts BEATRICE BLOCK Bea Classical Undecided “A friend to all, and to all a friend.” French Club 8; Debating Society 3; Student Patrol 3, 4. Be4tRIcE is an industrious little miss who puts her soul into everything she does. Although she seems a bit shy, you will find that she makes a very sociable and enjoy- able companion. SARAH BLOOM Suchie General C. Normal School “There's nothing so queenly as kindness.” Basketball 1,3,4; Hockey 4; W.C.T.U. Theme 3; Declamation Contest 3; Art Exhibit 3. W Ho is going to be one of our bril- liant teachers? It is none other than Sarah. She is going to Normal school to prepare for her career as an instructor of the future genera- tion. JOHN BOCCIA Johnny Classical College “It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends.” High School Orchestra 1,2,3,4. OHNNY is a pleasant fellow whose cheerful disposition has made him scores of friends. His musical abil- ity, too, should not be overlooked. Although he is only a little fello w, when he becomes a M.D., he swears he will do big things like lifting elephants’ faces. EDWARD BREESE Eddie, Pathos Classical Princeton “A steady man with a steady mind, A better man is hard to find.” Vice-President of Class 1; Debating Society 1,2,4; Babcock Prize 3; Oracle Board 4; Kaleido- scope Board 4; Assistant Advertising Manager of “Echoing Hearts’? 4; Student Council 1; Secre- tary of Public Safety Committee 4. His, friends, is the world’s cham- pion bluffer. We predict for him a brilliant future with his pen. Whether in philosophy or detective stories, he will excel. He has dis- tinguished himself in literary and intellectual circles. [ 23 ]

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KATHARINE BULKLEY Kitty Classical Pomona “A right merry maid, sincerely true and a good sport withal.” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Swim- ming Captain 2; Track 2,3; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Ten- nis Captain 2,4; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; Library Service Council 1,2,3,4. ‘TOR HEAVEN’S SAKE Katharine must have her own pet expres- sion. Don’t try and argue with her for she is an active debater. Also, she is our girl tennis champion. 1»? ELIZABETH HUGHES BURKEY Burkey Classical Mt. Holyoke “A kind heart and a capable head.” Greek Fantasy 1; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4; Hi-Tri Cabinet 4; French Club 3. LIZABETH stands out in our minds as one who will give of her time and strength whenever it is needed. THOMAS C. BURNS Tommy Scientific College “Wisdom he has, and to his wisdom courage.” Class President 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3, 4; President of Student Council 4; Student Patrol 2,3,4; Chairman of Junior Roast Committee 4; B.A.A. Board 3,4; Varsity track 1; Varsity Foot- ball 3,4; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Varsity Baseball 2,3,4; Baseball Captain 4; Oracle Board 4; Usher 4; Cane Rush Committee 3,4; National Athletic Scholarship Association 2,3. Tomy holds the unique record of a four-year president. In all things athletic, scholastic, political, and social he is our leader. If you want information on how to guide a class successfully, apply to Tommy. OLIVE A. CALDWELL Classical Mt. Holyoke “When joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash.” Hockey 1,2,3,4; Swimming 2,4; Basketball 2,4; Track 2; Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4; Secretary of Hi-Tri 4; Chairman of Junior Ring Committee 3; Hand Book Committee 3; Oracle Board 4; Student Patrol 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Public Safety Committee 4; Kaleidoscope Board 4; Dramatic So- ciety 2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Junior Decorating Committee 3; Honorable Mention Craig A. Marsh Prize 3; Honorable Mention George L. Babcock Prize 2; Honorable Mention W.C.T.U. Prize 2; Second George L. Babcock Prize 3. “WHEN apples grow on the lilac tree”, youll find the Oracle Board lined up waiting for Olive.