Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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ClieSe Ob 1940 Secretary DOROTHY CARTWRIGHT Treasurer CLARA STANFIELD CLASS OF 40 -- SENIOR YEAR IN REVIEW With the ringing of the 8:30 bell September 6, the class of 1940 entered upon its senior year with mingled feelings of joy and determination—glad to be back with friends and resolved to make this, the last year, the best ever. Its first task was to offset the shortage in last year’s funds. Thus chai- lenged, the class put its shoulder to the wheel and was able to compensate fully the loss by selling Christmas cards. Adelaide Stiglitz walked off with first prize honors by selling 22 boxes. Their financial obligation fulfilled, the class turned its thoughts to a lighter vein, when the class celebrated its annual banquet, March 21, with Lou Gid- ding and Kay Finn as co-chairmen, and Marjorie Stryker as chief decorator. On March 16, Patricia Martin and John Curran headed the cast in the rollicking comedy of high school adventure, “What a Life!” The play was a tremendous success, being repeated two weeks later for the benefit of charity. The final Milestone deadline, May 3, drew attention to the fact that high school days would soon be over. After a truly successful senior prom, managed by Roger Evans, on the evening of June 7, the class of ‘40 prepared for the grand finale of its P.H.S. career—commencement, June 20. [13]

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CILIEISS, (Ol) S40 Vice-President MARY FRANCES DAWLEY President WILLIAM ZIEMAN SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The senior executive council aims to conduct the business of a large class with a smaller but completely representative group. The council consists of the four class officers and one elected representative from each home room. The council has rapidly, efficiently, and successfully carried on the busi- ness of the class this year. Members, besides the class officers, include: Gerry Aitken, Courtland Davis, Jr., Virginia Hart, Frances Kling, Lucille Mer- curo, Bruce Wimer, Bill Ricketts, Frank Daly, Marion McDonough, and Charles Proctor. 12

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DOROTHY L. ABEL “Dot,” “Abel” A novel party-‘‘thrower’’l . . . member of’ world friendship club .. . patrol two years ... abhors homework. . . can find many substitutes . . . likes to hike and dance hobbies— skating, collecting snapshots... will be a dental assistant. ALICE LOUISE ADAMS “AY” Vice-president of freshman class four years in student council . president of Hi-Tri during the last of her four years of membership ; cheerleader three years . . . former treasurer of G. A. A... . track, basket- ball, badminton, and archery star . everyone her friend. GERARD JAMES AITKEN “Bottle,” “Gerry” Good-natured POpulana nara 10 band four years orchestra two years ... soccer... Milestone . student council . . . all-state band and orchestra . . . swing band . . . senior executive board and secretary of Hi- . one of the ‘‘tops’’ in the class. DOROTHY MAE AMMERMAN “Dotty” Artist . . . likes horseback riding... most interested in tennis ... swim- ming) = 6 . knitting @elubl 5 social service . . . world friendship four years in Hi-Tri . . . active in sports . .. hockey, badminton, arch- ery .. . thinks homework takes up too much time . . plans for business school. HAMPTON BAILEY, JR. “Bones” Bones gets most enjoyment out of raising pigeons member of the science club, swimming club, in gym club, and psychology club .. . other hobby—photography pet peeve— peoble who chew gum—and loudly plans to go to technical school. JOHN HENRY BAILEY “Speed” Speed is a track man... his special hobbies are drawing, reading, and swing music... pet peeve is women’s hats . . . hopes to get work—the best of luck! BARBARA BAKER “Bar” Drama her interest and her forte... dramatic club, junior play, and the Follies ... Hi-Tri and G. A. A. mem- ber . . . cute, blonde, and vivacious . hobby is dancing . . . secretarial school. MARGARET BALKHAUS Margaret is a track girl . her high jumps will symbolize her jump right up the ladder of success .. . three years a member of Hi-Tri . . . her pet peeve—gossips. ROBERT MURRAY BARNES “Bob” Carving club... gym club... . soe- Cer... boy scouts ¥. Mo ICA Ay cane after school sports are his favorite activities . . . hobbies are photography, fishing, ice hockey, stamps, and keys : his leisure time is always spent profitably. JOSEPH MICHAEL BARON “Joe” Joe is interested in chemical agricul- ture . . . collecting stamps ... pho- tography ... archery club... stamp club . . . gets most enjoyment out of the radio, sports, and swing music. [14]