Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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JOHN BELLEW Sack? Scientific “One who can carry and will’ Jack is one of the best natured members of the class. His sportsmanship has won for him a host of friends. He should be a great success in life. JOHN BELNAP General College “You can never plan the future for the past.’ John is a pleasant person to have around at all times. He is a fine fellow and a helpful friend. RICHARD C, BELSER ; “Dick” Scientific Lehigh Track 1; Bank 1; Football 3; Track 4; Debating 4. “Nothing is more simple than greatness, indeed to be simpl e is to be great.” Dick is an all-round person. He will be wei- comed at Lehigh, and will be a great success in aeronautical engineering. RALPH BENCIVENGO “Emperor” General A Undecided ue With candor and caution.” Ralph seldom lets us know he is around. He doesn’t go in for extra-curricula activities, but is content to do his required work, which incident- ally, he does well. GRACE J. BELLINA General C Newark Normal Field Day tf. “Books are the shrine where the saint ts, or is believed to be.” Grace is the type of girl who minds her own business and is always prepared in her school- work. These fine traits surely spell success for Grace as a teacher. [18]

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NORMAN L, AYER “Norm, “Ayersie” Scientific Franklin Marshall Football 1; Reserve Football 2, 3; Varsity Foot- baleA Sea owammiunowi. 25 Lrack 1.2 +) V ansity ‘rack 4, 5; Junior Roast Committee 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Leaders 3, 4, 5; Class Day Play “Don't wake me up, let me dream.” “Norm” is more at home on the athletic field than he is in the class room. He is one of the select group of three letter men. Quiet, but a good pal when you know him. ELIZABETH BANKS “Betty? Classical Undecided Class Swimming 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Music- al Comedy, 1, 4; Junior Play Dancing, 3; Patrol, a ie Inl@ckay s te “Mkeimiig AP Iehabot 1m 2) vis Dramatic Society 1; Basketball 1, 2. “What shadows we are, and what shadows we pursue.” Everyone likes this vivacious miss! Whether for entertainment, sympathy, or advice, Betty can be counted on to satisfy. EDITH BANKS “Silence has many advantages” All who know her say she will make the grade by perseverance, 1f not by personality. WILLIAM BEALS “Bill” General C Business College Entree state 2uces Patrole 2. 3 ute bracke2—: 3) Swimming 3; Junior Play 3; Football Manager 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Property Manager of Junior Play. “Fame, love, and fortune on my footsteps wait.” Bill is a pleasant chap, and enjoys good, clean fun. He is fond of arguing, especially with his teachers. FRANCIS BELLEW “As he goes, so goes the world” When Francis starts juggling chemical formulas we all take our seats in the back. He has one of those minds which grasp technical facts and, what we envy, retains them. [17]

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GERTRUDE MARY BENNETT “Gertie” - Commercial Undecided “Fair as a star in the sky.” Gertie will make a hit as a stenographer. ‘To begin with, she’s efficient, and then, she’s not bad looking either. MAFALDA BIMONTE “Mutt” General C Nursing “Tf you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.” Common sense and cooperation — these two words characterize “Muffie.’ Whatever the cir- cumstances be, “Muffy,” is sure to make the best of the situation. GERTRUDE BISHOP “Gert” General C Undecided Track ii; Baseball 15. Hi Trict, 2, 35 Student Council 3; Treasurer of Junior Class; Junior Ring Committee, Student Patrol 3, 4; Swimming 2. “Be silent and safe, for silence never betrays.” Gert is the shy little lass with a gentle little voice and long silky eye-lashes. Her sweet man- ner has brought her a host of friends. ADAM BLAIR “Fle comes up smiling” Conscientious study was never neglected by Adam. His success is assured by his “stick-to- itness.” MAGDALENE BOCHOSIAN General C Undecided “Truth is always the strongest argument.” Magdelene is a whiz at history. You can start from the Paleolithic age to modern times, and Magdelene will be sure to answer all your ques- tions. [19]