Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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MERRITT ADAMS “Moea”’ Scientific Physical Training “Moderation makes life beautiful.” Junior Play; Student Patrol 4; Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical Comedy; Class Chairman 3. Merritt is quite an actor. He has graced the stage with his winning disposition, cheerful smile, and, above all, his hair- comb which is a marvel. As an athlete, Merritt is one of our champion pole- vaulters. Besides all these, he is a quiet, respectable lad. FLORENCE ALPAUGH “Fay” General C N. Y. U. Course in Music “She does not say all that she knows, but always knows what she says.”’ In time we think that Florence may be- come a famous musician. We wish her lots of luck, and we've surely enjoyed her Stave ateb atin. MARY BARROW ANDERSON “Andy” Classical Pratt “Manners — the final and perfect flower of noble character.” Hiiediri 2a Classe basketballisljw2 Captain of Class Basketball 2; G. A. A. Representative 2; Picture Hanging Committee 3; Gym Exhibition 3; Chapel Usher 4; Student Patrol 4; Christmas Deco- rating Committee 1, 2. Mary Anderson ic the personification of hard work and good will. That which she attempts is satisfactorily completed. Her dignity is a thing to be envied. BENJAMIN ANTHONY “Ben” General University of Pennsylvania “T am resolved to grow fat and look young till , forty.’ Service Squad 1, 2. Four years of labor through P. H. S. and then Ben graduates. Well, Ben, here's how. He will most likely be the proprie- tor of a high, wide, and handsome statior ery store, since he has nuch business abiliry. [ 24 ]

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DOROTHY J. GLAESER “Dot” “Dottie” Classical Mount Holyoke “Nothing endures but personal qualities.” Secretary of Class 4; Student Council 3, 4; Vice-President Student Council 4; Usher 4; Stu- dent Patrol 3, 4; Captain 3; City Government Day 3; Delegate of Girls’ Club 3; Christmas HaliDecorations:.4 Hie din Ie 2, 3543 ia Board 3; Vice-President 4; Field Day 1, 3; Tennis Captain 1, 3; Tennis 4; Hockey Captain ee elockeyan len 2 et a dlirancke lem lvediand Blue Hockey Team 3; Editor in Chief Year Book 4; Service Club 4; Honorable Mention Latin Contest 3. Dot has the most executive ability of any girl in the Senior Class. She is al- ways doing something helpful in a cheerful way. We all know that as Editor-in-Chief of the Year Book, she has done an admirable job. JAMES H. BRANDON “Jim” “Jimmie” General Drexel “Whatsoever he doeth, ‘tis done well.” Student Council 3, 4; Treasurer Class 3, 4; Stu- dent Patrol 3, 4; Thrift Council 2, 3, 4; Christ- mas Picture Committee 3; Leaders’ Pin Commit- tee 4; Class Basketball 4; Christmas Hall Deco- ration Committee 3, 4; Year Book Board 4; Gym Demonstration 4; Junior Prom Committee 3h Whenever the class has been in a pinch, Jimmie has always come to the foreground and helped it out. He's done a lot for P. H. S. and 1s himself a fine fellow. We know that Jim will be a success. [ 23 ]

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ANNA 8S. BAKER “Ann” Commercial Undecided “T have a heart with room for every joy.” Soccer 4; Tennis 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. To worry little and study less is Ann’s idea of happiness. But, then, Anna is a good sort and her happy face wins her many friends. FREDRICKA V. BAKKER “Fritz” “Freddy” Commercial Secretarial Work “Cheerfulness ts an offshot of goodness and of wis- dom.” Hi-Tri 1; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Field Day 3; Deco- rating Committee 4. Freddie is the ace of good scouts and needs no recommendations from us. We seem to have been blessed with a goodly number of such. MICHAEL BARYLICK “Mack”? General Manual Arts Instructor “Honor ts of men.” Electrical Squad 3, 4; Debating 4. ““Mike’’ seems very quiet at first, but once you talk with him, you change your opinion. Mike’s gentle manner and re- spectful ways are appealing. He has a pleasant smile and is always ready for a joke. VERNON BAVIER Classical-Scientific Colorado Forestry School “Joy rises in me like a summer's morn.” Band 2, 3, 4; Manager Swimming Team 2, 3, 4: Student Patrol 3; Class Hockey 3, 4; Class Base- ball 3; Class Swimming 3; Hi-Yi 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Latin Play 3; Debating Society 4; Library Ser- vice 2, 3; Junior Hi-Y 1; Junior Dance Committee 3; Art Exhibit 2; Musical Comedy 3; Senior Swimming Team 4. Even though Vernon couldn’t be on the swimming team this year, he took the job of manager and handled the team very suc- cessfully. If he handles everything as well, he’ll surely “‘swim his way”’ to suc- cess. [ 25 ]