Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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DOMINICK BELARDO “Galloping Ghost” General University of Southern California “With Tarquins ravishing strides, towards his design Moves like a ghost.” Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Reserve Football 3; Class League Basketball 3. Dominick is our best broad jumper. Four years from now, perhaps, he will be strutting his stuff in the Olympic Games. Who knows? JOHN BELNAP Mixed College or University “This wise creature doubtless sees and knows, More, much more, than he unfolds.” A very nice little stranger who has come into our school. Glad to have had you, Johnny. RUTH EDELINE BENDER “Eddie? “Ed” General C Nursing Muhlenberg Hospital “Silence is one great art of conversation.” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Baseball 2, 4; jale Wie ik, Ze Ieee Dany 2. A little blonde who goes busily about her busi- ness—that’s Eddie. Although she is not one of our outstanding students, she is an asset to any class. RUTH BENEDICT General Undecided “Fler golden head ts a crown of glory.” Tennis 1, 2; Basketball 2; Field Day 3. Here is a girl, small in stature, but full of per- sonality. She is very vivacious, and spreads sunshine all about her. ALFONSO BLASUCCI So Ania “Speed” General Undecided “Music, the mosaic of the ar.” Onchestragly 253,04: We are breeding a future Fritz Kreisler in “Al.” Years from now, we shall all be listening to him play over the radio as guest soloist with some great symphonic orchestra. We hope! [20]

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VALERIA IRENE BALOG “Rene” Classical Columbia Medical School “Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie.’ Orchestra 1, 3; German Prize. 3; Basketball 4; Tennis 3, 4; Field Day 2. Irene seems meek, but she certainly does get good marks. Her quiet and conscientious man- ner are admired by all, but that well-known gig- gle gives her away. ADRIA BARBIER Aden General Undecided “A smile that glow’d Celestial rosy red, love’s proper hue.” i iris 2a lockeyelys234 Archery, lo IMleiy c's. Beasikeioewil 1 2 4le aleadle 2 “Ade” is lots of fun and has attracted many friends with her winning giggle. She’s a good friend to all who know her. AUDREY BARNES “Aud” General B Newark Normal School “She has scored a bull’s eye in archery— As well as in popularity.” Archery: ly 2: Audrey, one might say, is the height of at- tractiveness—and you may take that literally. A host of friends will remember her in the days to come. JEANNETTE BEALS “Betty” General B Nursing “Friendship is no plant of hasty growth.” Hi Tri 1, 2, 5; Swimming 5; Field Day 2; Glee Club 5. Betty is everyone’s friend. With her person- ality, we’re sure she would be able to lessen the suffering of even the most ill patient. We're for you, Betty. WALEING GC. BEARDSLEY, JR: “Bud”? Classical Yale “As quiet as a brass band.” Track Squad 3; Debating Club 3; Student Pa- trol 4. No heart can be sad when “Bud’s” around. But will the teachers miss him as much as we do? We wonder. However, in his two years here, he has made many friends. [19]

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MEREDITH BOISE Classical College “Ouet but industrious.” Archery 1; Tennis 4; Jewelry 4; Hi Tri 4. Meredith is inclined to be rather quiet, but her sweet manner is admired by all. HELEN BOLTAS BAS tsa Commercial Undecided “Oh, richly fell the flaxen hair Over the maiden’s shoulders fair.” Many a girl would like to have Helen’s beau- tiful hair. Cheerful, happy-go-lucky, that’s “Sis.” JOSEPH J. BOLTAS “Ben” General A Undecided “There is everything advantageous to life.” “Ben’s” a good worker, a good sport, and a good friend. His sly humor causes many an up- roar. May he succeed in the world as he has here. ANNA M. BOZACK “Ann” Commercial Undecided ” “The force of her own merit makes her way. Basketball 1, 2, 4; Speedball 4; Hi Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Field Day 2. Ann is a little girl, and when you know her, you realize how nice she is. HAROLD BRADY “Red” General A Undecided “He had two distinct persons in him.” This boy appears quiet, but no one really un- derstands his deep thoughts.