Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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HELEN DOERINGER “Fair tresses man’s imperial race ensnare And beauty draws us with a single hair.” The quotation speaks well for her, because her fair tresses have certainly ensnared for her the male popularity which she certainly deserves or at least approves of. FLORENCE VIRGINIA DOUGLAS “Swede” General C Undecided Hi-Tri; Tennis 4; Banking Chairman 4; Archery 1; Field Day 2. “The hair brained chatter of irresponsible frivolity.” Florence derives pleasure from everything, and therefore gives pleasure to everyone. Her happy laugh is one of this class’s prides. FRANCIS DOWNEY “Frank” “Wart? General A Rutgers “Give me the heart to fight—and lose.’ Frank has passed successfully over one of the steps in his life. We hope he does as well in the rest. CUO HOIAD IEC JOROIR UNI LE dis, “Cu” Scientific Amherst Senior Football Manager 4. “Were there no heaven nor hell I should be honest.” “Cliff” is admired for his straig ht-forwardness and his ability to accomplish things without trouble. He will doubtless take his place beside those other three great sons of Amherst, Calvin Coolidge, Henry H. Banta, and Ralph S$. Patch. LAURA ECCLESTON Classical Drake College Glee ‘Club 3,44; Lost and Found Ciub 2) 4 President 4; Archery 2, 3; Tennis 4; Student Councilea = Chess Clubwe kis Dnienee se “Rich in saving common sense.” Laura is a good-natured, efficient girl who gets along with everyone. We should all take an ex- ample from Laura in high school and the outside world. [26]

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MARION CRAMER General C New Jersey College for Women Ein brivis 293) Orchestrarz. 3) 45) owimimine 1. 2; Track 1; Basketball 1; Senior Play; Home Room Chairman 4. “True to her words, her work, and her friends.” Marion is quite a musician. Many a time has she thrilled her audiences with the melodious expression in her violin. JEAN CUMMING “Cumming” Classical INL, diet. IB AG hy A St, lB Preeee ins IeenaE zee |iovmnKorm Ie 3; Musical Comedy 4. “She liked whate’er she looked on, and her looks went everywhere.” If vou seea cute little miss with a shapely figure strutting about the halls winking at every member of the opposite sex, you'll know it’s Jean. We know you'll make more hits than these, Jean. IRENE LOUISA CUMMINGS Commercial Business Orchestra I, 2. “Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard FAN CaS COC CUTE Nt anus ct eee aes Irene is well-liked for her seriousness and un- derstanding. And what a fine musician she is! PHYLLIS DIEM “Phyl” General C Undecided Tennis 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3. “A small spark may lurk unseen.” “Phyl” is rather shy at first, but once you get to know her, you cannot help loving her. ETHEL CAROLYN DODGE “Dodgie” Commercial Katherine Gibbs Tennis 1, 2; Basketball 2; Archery 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 2; Hi Tri 3, 4; Commercial State Contest 3, 4; Field Day 1; Student Patrol 4. “Her company was an everlasting pleasure.” Ethel’s neatness and poise have revealed to us one of the sweetest girls in P. H. S. Even her “hello” is one filled with loveliness. [25]

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IRENE EGAN Commercial Business “A pleasing countenance is a silent recommendation.” Irene’s lovely hair has been the envy of many a high school lass. What boss could refuse such a fine girl? ERNA C,. EHRNSTROM General Undecided Track 1; Tennis 1; Archery 4. “T live on the sunny side of the street.” Even if it were the night before exams, Erna would rather go out on a spree than study. Care- free, vivacious, and darn cute. MILDRED ELIA “Peanut” Commercial New York University Basketball 2, 4; Tennis 1; Hi Tri 4. “Let us smile qlong together Be the weather what it may.” Always ready to see the funny side of every- thing, Mildred is a very pleasant person to know. Even though she is tiny, our regard for her is great. SALVATORE ESALDO Sal Gupids Classical Undecided “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” This good-natured chap stands out with his enthusiasm for F. D. R. and cross-word puzzles. None of us ever regretted knowing “Sal.” JANICE EVERILL Sane Classical Vassar Hi Tri 2, 3, 4; Captain Senior Tennis Team 4; Tennis 2, 4; Costume Manager of Senior Play 4; Glee Club 3; Archery 3; Social Service Club 4; Junior Play Dancing 3; Entree 2, 4; Dramatic Society 1; Basketball 2. “A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Here’s the girl who can swing a tennis racquet with the grace and ease of Helen Jacobs. Some- day we expect Janice to come out with flying colors in future tennis events. [27]