Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1944 volume:

Nara Bey aetna et, randy ah en THE MILESTONE « 1944 Sp een SO PS ore | Linh=s | MILESTONE © | cs 1944 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY WILLIAM CAUSBROOK CARMEN PERRY [4] With deepest sorrow, we respectfully dedicate the MILESTONE 1944 to CARMEN PERRY and WILLIAM CAUSBROOK. As classmates we remember two boys who brought fun and laughter to our school- days; As citizens of a fighting nation we recall two men who gave their lives in the service of their nation. DEDICATION FACULTY MR. WALDRO J. KINDIG To The Seniors: Your faculty joins me in congratulating you on the successful completion of your career in Plainfield High School. Many of you will soon join your class- mates who are already members of the armed forces. Those of you who remain on the home front must work with the armed forces in a common effort to end this horrible global conflict. As you live today in a world at war, and as you plan for a future peace, re- member one eternal truth of the past—- War brings waste! Peace brings the promise that every boy and girl will have a right to choose and prepare for a career dedicated to the service of his fellowmen. WALDRO J. KINDIG After two years in PHS, our Principal, Mr. Waldro J. Kindig, has won the confidence and sincere friendship of the students. Whether we've met him in the hall, in assembly, or in his office, he is always sure to make us feel at ease by his friendly manner. After graduating from Ohio State University, Mr. Kindig returned to his home town, Napoleon, Ohio, to teach. Later he taught in Dela- ware, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Mt. Holly, New Jersey; and Brockton, Massachusetts. In 1935 he received his master’s degree at Columbia University. And now as the principal of Plainfield High, he has added to the school an atmosphere of inspiration, companionship, and respect. His leadership in starting the Victory Corps, which has enjoyed two successful years, and his participation in the faculty ‘‘barber shop” chorus will be remembered by every students. No senior will forget his excellent service at the senior supper and his nimble dancing. The students of PHS have found in him a devoted and ardent friend, and as we seniors take our positions in world affairs, Mr. Kindig will always be among our inspiring memories of PHS. TROT MR. H. R. HUBBARD MR. F. W. COOK We're sure you've seen Mr. Henry A. Hubbard, our Vice-Principal, striding down the hall, pensive- ly, quietly, but never too busy to say “‘hello.’’ We will always hold him in highest esteem and re- spect, which he has won for himself in his many years as Vice-Principal of PHS. Every boy (and girl) knows Dean Smith. We have passed him by in the biology room, or we have spoken with him in his office, where he has given us some really good solutions to our prob- lems. Mr. Smith, Dean of Boys, is one person whom we will remember not only for his good advice, but also for his cheery, jovial manner. Mr. Cook, our Superintendent of Schools, quietly stepped in as the history class was discussing a serious problem. After thinking a few minutes, he asked a student a question. Then the discussion began with opinions flying back and forth. We all agree that Mr. Cook was always a welcome interruption to our classes, and we won't forget his interesting visits. A soft knock is heard, a pleasant voice answers, ‘““Come in,’’ and we enter the office of Mrs. Beatrice Texier, Dean of Girls. This is the first year we've had the pleasure of receiving Dean Texier’s sound advice. Her understanding counsel has helped to guide us through our senior year, and we will always be grateful to her. DEAN G. A. SMITH DEAN B. TEXIER hrs | ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Olga Achtenhagen (Head) B.A., Lawrence; M.A., Columbia Gertrude Aitchison, B.A., Tufts; M.A., Columbia Jane Beakley, B.A., Bucknell; M.A., University of Pennsylvania Lucy J. Bonney, B.A., Radcliffe Louise E. Burke, B.A., Smith; M.A., Syracuse Alice Egan, B.A., Smith Bernice N. Fisher, B.A., John B. Stetson University; M.A., Bucknell Florence Firth, B.S.; M.A., New York University Elizabeth Hageman, B.S., Columbia John H. Hoagland, B.A., Montclair State Teachers Eleanor Horn, B.A., Wilson; M.A., Cornell Ruth LeFevre, B.A., Hood, Columbia Dora G. Lockwood, B.A., Syracuse; M.A., Columbia Roxana B. Love, B.A., Mount Holyoke Virginia Mixer, B.A., Bates George R. Strub, B.A., Clark Beatrice R. Texier, B.A., Montclair State Teachers SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Lester D. Beers (Head) B.S., Colgate Caryl C. Dunavan, B.S., Wesleyan; M.A., Columbia Nellie P. Hastings, B.S.; M.A., Columbia Henry R. Hubbard, B.A., Harvard Hiram P. Kistler, B.S., Franklin Marshall; M.A., Columbia Gertrude Moodey, B.A., Smith; M.A., Columbia Helen G. Moore, B.S., Swarthmore; M.S., University of Pennsylvania Eric P. Nelson, B.A., Montclair State Teachers A. Hamilton Otto, B.S., Lafayette George A. Smith, B.A.; M.A., South Dakota LATIN DEPARTMENT Eleanor Henderson (Head) B.A., Wellesley Warren H. Held, B.A., Muhlenberg; M.A., University of Pennsylvania Ellen M. Stubbs, B.A., Park SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Helen M. Bond (Head) B.A., Allegheny; M.A., Columbia Alice R. Ariel, B.A., Montclair State Teachers Henry H. Banta, B.A., Amherst; M.A., Columbia [8] SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (Continued) Constance K. Bush, B.A.; M.A., Wisconsin Geraldine M. Cooley, B.A., Syracuse Josephine F. Currie, B.A., William Mary Florence Firth, B.A.; M.A., New York University J. Eleanor Johnstone, B.A., Geneva Margaret V. Smith, B.A., Syracuse; M.A., Columbia Hedwig M. Strauss, B.A., Trenton State Teachers Marcia T. Westpfahl, B.A., Skidmore ROMANCE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT Esther Egerton (Head) B.A., Smith; M.A., Middlebury Lillian Bissell, B.A.; M.A., Wisconsin Constance K. Bush, B.A.; M.A., Wisconsin “ens Vance Kinne (dws Adolph W. Hauck, B.A.; M.A., Harvard Celia C. Whitford, B.A., Alfred MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT George W. Garthwaite (Head) B.A., Oberlin; M.A., Princeton Ruth E. Baily, B.S., Wooster; M.A., University of Pittsburgh Charles B. Bogart, Jr., B.A., Wesleyan; M.A., New York University Raymond P. Lewis, B.A., Bucknell Victor B. Liske, B.S., Lafayette Frances Lord, B.A., William Mary; M.A., Columbia Gladys Paul, B.A., Colby Arthur E. Smith, B.S.; M.Ed., Rutgers Leland E. Winkler, B.S., Muhlenberg COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT R. Walter Clement (Head) B.S., Bates Nora Conahey, B.S., Columbia Marie Maurel, B.S., Rutgers G. Carl Persinger, B.S., Indiana State; M.Ed., Harvard Adella L. Wotherspoon, B.A., Trenton State Teachers Ruth S. Wyer, B.S.; M.A., Columbia MANUAL AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Arthur F. Hopper (Head) B.S.; M.A., Columbia Kenneth M. Ball, B.A., Montclair; M.A., Columbia Florence Firth, B.A.; M.A., New York University Meyer Frischling, Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, New Jersey State Teachers College [9] MANUAL AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT (Continued) William Gordon, B.S., New York University Ernest Hill, Newark State Teachers Alice Lindsley, Mechanics Institute Muriel Miller, B.S., Buffalo Normal, Columbia Helen Morton, Temple Henry F. Oesting, Ringe Technical John P. Pearson, Newark State Teachers Jules Wiesmann, Mechanics Art Kermit Whitehead, Rutgers Edwina Wilson, B.S., New York University MUSIC DEPARTMENT Clarence J. Andrews (Head) B.A., University of lowa A. Dwight Brown, B.A., University of lowa Howard S. Savage, B.S.; M.A., New York University Mildred R. Searles, Cornell, New York University PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Herbert Stine (Head) B.P.E., Springfield Wilbur F. Brann, B.A., Oberlin; M.A., New York University Harold Bruguiere, Panzer Rene Duranleau, B.S., Rhode Island State Ruth B. Gilbert, New Haven Marion Newson, B.S., Russell Sage; M.A., New York University Abram E. Smith, B.S., Rutgers; M.A., Columbia Marion E. Snyder, Savage School COUNSELORS Henry H. Banta, B.A., Amherst; M.A., Columbia Edna Buckelew, B.A., Mount Holyoke Nellie P. Hastings, B.S.; M.A., Columbia Eleanor Henderson, B.A., Wellesley John J. Sierge (placement counselor) B.A., Columbia LIBRARY Josephine Miller (Head) B.A., De Pauw; B.S.; M.A., Columbia Catherine Moraller, B.A., College of New Rochelle NURSE Marie F. Whelan, R.N., Muhlenberg Hospital [10] . WY N ee : EY, � AS Py = (i 5 SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Left to right: June Turner, secretary; Gregory Carty, president; Marvin Davidson, vice-president; Joseph Corcoran, treasurer. Four years ago was the beginning of US, the class of nineteen hundred forty-four. Four years ago, as freshmen, we arrived in the cafeteria for the first mass assembly of Us. And with a large part of Us missing, we will enter the auditorium for the last meet- ing of Us: graduation, June 15, 1944. Early in the month of September Us met many new things: con- fusion of getting lost, Entree subscriptions, $1 football tickets, $.25 S.A.T.’s. Soon things started to move in an understandable cycle and Us had our first football game and first Entree. It was soon time to organize Us. Our newly appointed faculty adviser, Mrs. Buckelew, called an assembly for officer candidates to make campaign speeches. With an overwhelming number of contestants, the elections took as many rounds as a wrestling match. Final results were Frank Fosbre, Dick Mooney, Jean Ander- son, and Tom Morris. April Fool’s day was our day. Our only frosh activity was a Swing Band dance with fun, surprises, dancing and a $10 profit. It was soon after this that the year quickly grew to cramming, exams and prospects of a vacation. But just before the doors were closed, Us elected the officers to head our sophomore class. Tom Morris, Bill Causebrook, Jean Anderson, and George Turk received the honors. September 1941: Sophomores now, and Us arrived 646 strong, startling the rest of the school with the immediate announcement of a skating party to be held in October. Bob White, Gladys Greenblatt, Annette Rubel, and Sallie Churchill headed the com- mittee which finally helped to secure the unexpected profit of $90. On the sports field Us were for the first time being noticed. In soccer Jack Moran was named one of the best players; in cross country both Jack Shuster and Lou Rothberg were being consid- ered as the nucleus. Bob Lippman and Nunzio Loggia appeared in occasional football games that year, including East Orange and Bound Brook. When December 7 came it did not change our way of life much. A few of the upperclass boys left and Bill Causbrook joined the Merchant Marine. On the baseball diamond Lefty Rinehart began showing the pitching power of his southpaw. On the track, Marvin Davidson, a runner, sprinter, and hurdling jumper, was named as a ‘‘future Cunningham.” Sallie Churchill was awarded the state prize for excellence in [12] news writing and an honorary certificate for the Quill and Scroll International Contest for newswriting. Almost the last event of the year was the awarding of the $5 prize for the winners of the Declamation contest. Carol Bronston took the honors in the girls’ division. Elections popped up everywhere. For our junior class Us chose Bob White, Norman Kantor, June Turner and Joe Corcoran as our leaders. Bob Albers was named Entree chief, Sallie Churchill, managing editor and Joe Corcoran, news editor. September 1942: Us were upperclassmen. Early we began to fight the precedent of producing a variety show. The result, a three act comedy, ‘‘June Mad,’’ was presented November 13 and 14. Phoebe Hardingham and Art deVitatis held the main roles as a love-sick girl and air-crazy boy. Ruth Townsend, Howard Carl, Norman Kantor, Bill Ellis, Bob Albers, Bill Bray, John Gee, Nancy Weglau, and Betty Wilks completed the cast. Just before the play our treasurer left; Carol Bronston was elected his successor. Following her success in the play, Phoebe Hardingham won the school poetry reading contest. Carol Bronston won the school contest in the American Legion Oratorical contest. Both competed in further contests. In early spring a school-wide election put Bob White in as Student Council president, supported by Dick Mooney as Vice- president and Betty Wilks as treasurer. The Victory Corps formation was a school-wide program, but the Council which laid most of the plans had a large junior repre- sentation. Bob White, Madge Evans, and Dick Mooney represented the class; Sallie Churchill and Bob Okell represented the press. About this time the saddest event of the whole class history ar- rived. The Navy department announced the death of two former classmates, Carmen Perry, Navy, and William (Bill) Causbrook, Merchant Marine. The finale to our junior year was the election of officers and the appointments to senior usher squads and Senior Honorary Society. Our officers were Jack Shuster, Greg Carty, June Turner, and Joe Corcoran; Bob Okell was named Entree chief; Bob Lundstrom was chosen to head the Senior Honorary. September 1943: The last fall us would enter PHS as a class. The year began differently somehow. Many of Us had left for the services. Our president, Jack Shuster, had left for the Navy. Greg Carty took over the job, and Marvin Davidson was elected vice- president. The Milestone editorial board appointments were announced. Carol Bronston was chief; Shirley Blume, Ruth Strom, George Deats, Jane Lum, Jean Wendell, and Dale Carlisle held the other high positions. Senior supper was another of our class’s firsts. In January Us held a supper in the cafeteria (decorated so no one would ever recognize it). The food was prepared by the cafeteria staff, the service was by choice of the master of ceremonies, Bob White. En- tertainment included songs by the trio, deVitalis, Hadley, and Carty. Fulton Hines was elected to replace Joe Corcoran as treasurer when Joe left PHS for Seton Hall Divinity School. The senior play, ‘‘Here Comes Mr. Jordan,’ a comical and fan- tastic comedy, was presented on the nights of March 17 and 18. Walt Thielhart starred as Joe Pendleton supported by Bob Lund- strom as Mr. Jordan. Laying the foundation for the Junior Night Club was one of the largest undertakings in PHS this year. Fighting for it from begin- ning to end were Betty Arthur, Louise Loizeaux, and Bob White. Senior class representatives included Ann Caulfield and Bill Bray. And this year comes the end of Us, the class of 1944. This year, as seniors, we leave the auditorium for the last time. This year, as wiser students, we are graduated. From now on, it’s You, not Us. [13] Sr SENIORS IN SERVICE In the fall of 1940, the class of 1944 entered Plainfield High School, looking forward to school and social activities, sports, new friends, and incidentally to prepare for college or business. December 7, 1941 was an awakening day for the United States. Here in PHS we observed its pronounced effect on our boys. They took their studies more seriously; sports were no longer just an after-school activity, but were also preparing them for the Army and Navy. Many took courses in pre-flight aeronautics, radio, and other pre-induction courses. Now we see former students in the uniform of the Army, Navy or Marines, walking through the halls, eating in the cafeteria, and visiting the classes they once attended. They bear a new air about them, one of responsibility and satisfaction that comes from serving their country. Every month finds more seniors leaving school work to enter the armed services. Some are now seeing action while others are still in training. Two have already made the supreme sacrifice. But wherever they may be, we want them to know that we of Plainfield High School will be right behind them to the finish. Our faith is with them... we know they shall be the victors. George Thomas Bishara Joseph A. Kostszycki Robert C. Bissett William Donald Laing J. Wallace Campbell Henry Constantine Lajewski William Causbrook Alexander Lavish E. Anthony Croat Nunzio Louis Loggia Robert E. Daly Gerald Robert Masters Rufus Dent Kevin Joseph McCrea Bruce Bently Dickerson Leon Jameson Missimer, Jr. Alfred Joseph Frankowski Norman Miller Nichols Lee Robert Galvin, Jr. Carmen Perry Carl Robert Giacobbe Harry Merritt Saunders, Jr. Joseph Attwood Giddings, Jr. Robert William Sheriff Jack Gillman John W. Shuster Ralph LeRoy Hann William Arthur Staats Einar Bjorne Hansen Robert Sherwood Tomson George Harris Ben Michael Toresco Philip William Hilley-Swank Raymond Donald Turner George Hoffman Philip Vandeventer Royal Maryland Hubbard Philip Vinci Richard Warren James Amos James Williams David A. Jackson De Witt Willis Clarence Johnson Jr. Killed in action [14] i | | | 7 ) Nw SENIOR BOYS IN THE ARMED SERVICES Ist row—left to right—Rufus Dent, Jack Gillman, Elpedio Croat, Ralph Hann. 2nd row—Alfred Frankowski, Philip Vinci, George Harris, Leon Missimer. 3rd row—Robert Daly, Joseph Kosky, Bruce Dickerson, William Laing. Ath row—George Bishara, Joseph Giddings, Ben Toresco, Henry Lajewski. [15] Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. OLIVIA ADAMS “Ts that so?” inquires Libby, a member of the Basketball Club all four years. She collects pictures and dances in her spare time and is annoyed at pessimists. Her goal is secretarial work. VIVIAN ALBRECHT Viv was in the Girls’ Leaders Club and the Victory Corps. We have here another secretary. Fond of drawing, skating, and dancing, she dislikes people who think they know more than others when they really don’t. ROBERT ALEXANDER , “Swoose,”’ one of our more recent new- comers, has been a member of the Stamp Club and Model Club. Give this man sports or a good book, and he'll be happy forever. JUNE ALBERT Knitting, skating, dancing, and tennis take up most of June’s spare time. She was typist for the Entree and hopes to become a private secretary after grad- uation. Catty people are her pet peeve. GORDON ALDERMAN Varsity baseball and International Re- lations Club were Gordon’s interests at PHS. Especially interested in baseball, he’s happiest when the Giants are win- ning because, he explains, “It’s a mania with me.” HUBERT WILLIAM AMUNDSEN, JR. Bill loves to ride the trains. Shooting is his favorite hobby. He claimed mem- bership in Pep Club, and his favorite ex- pression is “For ery eye!” Here’s a boy who won’t forget vacations. JEAN M. ANDERSON Katherine Gibbs’ is Jean’s goal for higher lore, Active in the G.A.A., Orches- tra, Hi-Tri, Milestone Circulation Staff, A Cappella and Motet Choirs, she was also class secretary in the freshman and sophomore years. sic Appreciation, ology Clubs, Stu- FLAVIA JANE ANDERSON Dramatics and journalism are Flavia’s interests. Being secretary of Senior Hon- orary Society, working on the Entree and the Usher Squad, and participating in sports were her activities. She was a member of Air Division of Victory Corps GENE ANDY “Andy” hopes to be a secretary or gym teacher. Sports and Girls’ Leaders Club were her favorite activities. Correspon- dence from service men and reading are tops, too, and most annoying to her is a lack of food when she’s hungry. and a Civil Air Patrol Cadet. RICHARD H. ARNDTS With photography as his hobby, Dick is striving to become an_ engineer or draftsman. He was on the Senior Execu- tive Board, a homeroom chairman, and in the Whittling Club. Oh! how he hated to get up to go to school those Monday mornings! ALICE FRANCIS AWE “A—we” believes in action. Her work in Student Council, Drama Society, and Pep Club proves it. “You'll never know,” she says, but admits laboratory tech- nology will be her career. She invites hypocritical people to stay away and de- lights in sailing, swimming, and dancing. HOWARD C, BANKS, JR. Howard is another of those people who hated to get up Monday morning to come to school. A member of the Patrol, Glee Club and Boys’ Chorus, he’ll always _re- member his appearance in the Senior Va- riety Show while still a junior. ELIZABETH MARTIN ARTHUR “Dutch” hopes to go to Bucknell and then to Tobe-Coburn School of Fashion. Student Council Executive Board, Mile- Cc. BRADFORD BAKER Brad plans to enter the field of com- mercial aircraft. He was a member of the Glee Club and on the varsity football stone staff, Hi-Tri, Senior Honory Society, team. “Summer at the shore” is his favo- and Cheer Leading were just a few of her rite memory. activities. She collects everything, in- cluding a ‘“‘P” for sports. SANTINE PATRICIA BARBARA “Sandy” wants to go places and see things! And she wouldn’t say, “Are you kidding?” to that. Her graduation will be one very fond memory. Always play- ing the piano, she is keeping her fingers limber until she becomes a stenographer. RITA T. BARON “Terry” is a music loving gal and out She participated in Senior Honorary Society, Archery, and War Bonds and Stamps Committee. She hates conceited people, for a good time. JOYCE BARTLAU “Red’s’” hobbies are drawing, ice skat- ing, and dancing. Her activities included hockey, War Bonds and Stamps Com- mittee, Milestone staff, Hi-Tri, and home- room secretary. Meeting people gives her the most enjoyment in life. She hopes to become a commercial artist or model, but, “Hey now! how she liked that 6th period English most. class. HANNAH F. BERGER Hannah will be among those many ef- ficient secret aries who are leaving PHS this year. Knitting, reading, dancing, and traveling are the activities that keep her happy. She gets the most satisfac- tion out of “a job well done.” ALVIN BLACK While he enjoys almost everything in life, Alvin is especially fond of raising racing pigeons. Strictly a sportsman, he went out for intramural football, basket- ball, and baseball. SHIRLEY ANN BEEKMAN We'll all start school again if Shirley realizes her amb'tion of becoming a kin- dergarten teacher! We are sure she’d approve if we ddn’t crowd or push her around. “Crumb!” she says; she simply won’t be shoved! LUCILLE BAXTER Lou is strictly an all-around girl, ac- tive in Hi-Tri, Tri-Y, Girls’ Leaders Club, International Relations Club, Sketch Club, swimming, and tennis. and drawing, and homework annoys her She likes bowling GARRET BOEKEL Garret is a Frank Buck, Johnnie Weis- muller, and Robin Hood all wrapped in one. for he likes hunting, swimming, and archery. Extremely fond of vacations, Garret plans to be a farmer (where he'll never get a vacation). [16] ROBERT C. BISSETT “Bachelor”? picks toolmaking as_ his goal in life. All stuck-up girls please stay away; you’re his pet peeve. Active in Swimming and Camera Clubs, he finds pleasure in sailing, resting, and eating. SHIRLEY S. BLUME Band, Swimming Club, Hi-Tri, Girls’ Leaders Club, Typing Club, War Bonds and Stamps Committee, Senior Editor of Milestone, and many Victory Corps ac- tivities kept Shirley busy during her four years in PHS. Her plans for the future include studying at New Jersey College for Women. Within tims SS Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. SALEEM K. BOGHDAN Judging from Sam’s list of activities, football, baseball, and Football Club, it looks as if he is especially interested in sports. He was also a member of the Boys’ Chorus.® Duck-hunting early in the morning is his idea of heaven. ELIZABETH BOTTCHER Betty is sure to make one sweet little nurse. She has been out for archery and was a member of the Badminton and Old Testament Clubs. No conceited people around Betty, please! FRANCES ANN BRADSHAW Fran is another future teacher who likes dancing and reading. She worked for the Milestone business staff, Library Counci l, and Hi-Tri. In sports, archery and badminton are favorites. She dis- likes insincerity and fondly recalls fourth period gym, LEONORA BOWSER activities included Basketball Club and Hockey Club. Dancing and col- spare time, she beautician. She’ll always remember Mrs. Van Cleef’s English class in her freshman if i) JS BEVERLY ANN BOLEN j of Bev has made many friends in the “Sweets’ ”’ short time she has been in PHS. She ‘4 j enjoys sketching, and dancing, with the lecting records in her right person. Sketch Club, Dramatic So- hopes to become either a nurse or a ciety, Girls’ Leaders Club, and Sea Ser- J vice of the Victory Corps were her ac- J M tivities. yeer. JUNE A. BRADY Here’s another one of our future sec- retaries. June went out for tennis and archery and was a homeroom treasurer. Though she dislikes conceited people, she really enjoys going to New York on Sat- urday nights. CAROL BRONSTON Here’s our noted editor, who besides directing the Milestone, has been a mem- ber of the Student Council, Entree, Or- chestra, A Cappella Choir, Dramatic So- ciety, Senior Honorary Society and was Junior Class treasurer and SAT chairman. LOUISA JEANNE BULLOCK “Rain, rain, go away.” Jeanne’s pet hate is rainy weather. Especially fond of drawing, she was a member of the special art class and on the Milestone art staff. She plans to be an advertising artist in the future. WILLIAM W. BRAY It’s Yale for ““W.W.” and chemical en- gineering afterwards. His activities in- cluded drum major, Senior Band, Mile- stone Business Manager, Student Council, Swing Band, Magic Club and prom com- mittee. Playing clarinet and sax and listening to swing records are his hobbies. MARIE BROWN Here’s another name to add to the list of future nurses. Marie enjoys going out with a bunch of girls, but conceited people annoy her. Hockey, knitting club, archery, and basketball took up a lot of her spare time at school. CLARENCE CORNELIUS BUMPAS “Hey now,” says “Bo,’’ who hates girls walking slowly down the hall. A future aviation mechanic, Bo was a member of the Student Patrol, Swimming Club, and Stamp Club. He enjoys fishing, stamps and reading. ’ BETTE ED BURKE Being in a crowd is “Burkie’s” idea of fun. Swimming, ice skating, and sampling food also come in that category. Nursing interests her as a prospect tor the future. RUTH C. BUZZARD Buzzie, a member of the Senior Hon- orary Society, Victory Corps, and Hi-Tri, hopes to have a secretarial position after graduation. Also out for archery, she’s interested in flying and ice-skating. , will ANNA MAE CALHOUN two, shout she gets back to the gym as a physical education instructor. In Student Council and active in hockey He is a candidate for and basketball, she also enjoys knitting, dancing, and the movies. LEAH BURACK Insincere people annoy ‘Lee,’ who wants to become a dental assistant. She liked that one day free from gym. Press Club, Office Machines Club, Entree and Milestone business staff were her activ- ities. JOHN E. BUY Buy goes in for sailing and track in a big way and was out for track and cross country in PHS. He likes the time he spends at the shore best because he says, “T can do what I want to do.’’ Marine engineering is his goal for the future. He’s ambitious. PATRICIA CALLENDER Patty spent her spare time in PHS by actively working in Student Council, War Stamps and Bonds Committee, and Hi- Tri. Among activities that she enjoys are summer and winter sports. THEODORE C. CAMPBELL, JR. hup,” ‘‘Whiskers’’ Football, Student and Senior Honorary Society took up Ted’s time when he wasn’t playing tennis. the Webb Insti- and social activities. tute of Naval Architecture. ‘‘Great guns!” member the school Council, orchestra DALE PARKER CARLISLE “Monk” was on the baseball and foot- ball teams and was sports editor of the Milestone. He enjoys sports of all kinds fondly re- but not those cut slips for classes he didn’t cut! VIVIAN DOLORES CAMPOLATTANO Gracing the Met at some later date will be wee ‘‘Vee.”’ A Cappella and Mo- tet Choirs are on her list of extracurricu- lar activities. She was also a member of the Senior Honorary Society and Senior Executive Committee. JEANETTE CARLOMAGNO One more PHS girl has picked out nursing for her life’s work. Drawing and dancing are Jeanette’s favorite hobbies, and she went out for hockey two years while in school. MABEL E. CAROLUS “Ye Gads!’’ says people who brag. occup ed her time. Christmas vacation for her. May who despises Badminton Club, Girls’ Leaders Club and Advanced Typing Club Our prolonged 1942 A. ELIZABETH CARTER This was Betty’s first year in PHS, coming in from Dunellen. Acting as homeroom secretary, she’s going into nursing after graduation. ‘“Uhuh!” Get- ting something done and done well cer- tainly does give her satisfaction. a sweet memory tion, MARY CARTER Hiking in old clothes is tops with “Monk’’; doing homework is on the bot- tom. “Holy Cow!’’ exclaims this future stenographer when asked about her ac- tivities as she recalls membership in the Senior Honorary Society, Hi-Tri, and tennis. JULIA F. CARTER Julie kept busy by favorite pastime, indulging in her reading novels. Her fondest memory was teaching a freshman gym class. She was a member of Girls Leaders Club, and nursing is her ambi- [19] ’ Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. JOSEPH GREGORY CARTY Greg, in his four years here, has been in Student Council, Hi-Y, Boys’ Chorus, football, basketball, baseball, and Fresh- man Executive Committee. He has been Homeroom Chairman and _ president of the Senior Class. It’s the business field for him. ANNE M. CASSERLY It was a full slate for Nancy: Glee, Knitting, and Girls’ Leaders Clubs; tennis, basketball, and badminton; Hi-Tri, Vic- tory Corps, Usher Squad, and Milestone Winner of the badmin- ton tourney, she won’t soon forget that night football game. circulation staff. LOUISE M. CERRETTI “Freckles” will be content with any kind of an office job as her future work. Singing, dancing, and skating took up most of her spare time. Her memories of PHS will linger with Mr. Strub’s Eng- lish class and Mrs. Strauss. GEORGIANA ESTELLE CASSETT Georgie can’t decide whether to become a nurse or a stenographer, but she will do either well. Her favorite hobby is swimming and she likes to say “solid!” She dislikes deceitful people. JOHN CHABOK “Yonk’s’’ fondest memory of high school is his senior year, but people that talked during study period annoyed him. He was baseball manager and a Student Council representative. He aims to be a machinist. His special interest? Sports. MARIE S. CECERE Marie was active in hockey. basketball and Library Council. Conceited people and those who think they know it all are not on good terms with Marie, who plans to be a secretary. ANN TERESA CAULFIELD Besides her sports’ basketball, badminton, president, Girls’ Leaders Club, Ann found time to join the Usher Squad, Hi-Tri, Milestone, and Victory Corps. The ecrys- tal ball shows Ann as a nurse. activities, tennis, softball, G.A.A. IRENE ANN CHIMLESKI “Misty’s’” fond of music. Aiming to be a secretary, she was in Student Council, out for basketball, and archery, and also Entree typist and Glee Club member. She, won’t forget her junior year for quite some time. LEO CETUK THOMAS T. CHAPPELL, 3rd “Chick”? hopes to get a job in the field Tom has been very interested in ath- of electricity after graduation. Activities letics, participating in track and foot- like gardening, raising chickens and pig- ball. He was a member of Student Coun- eons keep him interested. ceil. Camping, fishing, baseball and SALLIE R. CHURCHILL Newspaper work is closest to Church’s heart, judging from her list of activities which includes several editorships on the Entree and Milestone. She also partici- pated in Girls’ Leaders and Victory Corps activities, and belonged to Debate, Crea- tive Writing, and Pan-American Clubs. FIORE J. CIARFELLO “Fury’s” greatest from sports. He was a member and co- enjoyment comes stamps are his hobbies. After gradua- tion, he plans to study engineering. ALEX A. CIUFO “Shadow” hopes to be a machinist. He disliked his P.A.D. class because there were too many girls. ‘‘They made too much noise.’ Last year’s Christmas vacation is his fondest memory of High School. WILLIAM W. CLARKSON, JR. Classical music, both vocal and instru- mental, is Bill’s favorite hobby. A Li- brary Council member and a War Stamp salesman while at PHS, he intends to take an office position or be an oratorio soloist after the war. ARTHUR H. CLARK, JR. An all time sports lover, Art showed his merit on our football and swimming captain of our football team and also on teams. Having enjoyed all four years the baseball team. His favorite hobby is fishing and his plans for the future in- clude being either a machinist or a tool maker. GLORIA MARIANNE CLOER “Jeepers!”’ says Glo who looks forward to Friday nights. Her fondest memory of high school was the time we beat North Plainfield. Archery, A Cappella choir, Vic tory Garden Club, Old Testament Club, Milestone, Entree and swimming sum up her activities. FRANK JOSEPH COMUNE An all around sportsman, ‘‘Head”’ was on the varsity and jayvee football teams provide him with the Study periods will long and says sports most enjoyment. ARTHUR F. CONK, JR. Art, a future machinist, was in the Archery Club and out for intramural bas- ketball. Among his other interests were photography and building plane and ship models. here, he’s planning on entering the field of business administration later on. ALICE C. COOK Bing Crosby thrills ‘‘Cookie.’”’ She wants to go to teachers college. She hates to have to get up in the morning when it is cold. In PHS she has been a member of the Pep and Glee Clubs. FRANK CONNOLLY Frank is all out for sports. Intramural baseball and basketball and Swimming Club occupied his time at PHS. Natural history and hiking interest him outside be remembered by him. He is going to school. His future lies in forestry. study mechanical engineering. MARION D. COPELAND “Memories of summers gone and to come at the shore’ give Cope the most enjoyment in life. Her activities in- cluded A Cappella Choir, Girls’ Leaders’ Club, Hi-Tri, Greek Club, Milestone busi- ness staff, and hockey. DOROTHY JANE CORDREY Dot’s hobb’es are music, reading, and aeronautics. She kept up her interest in those activities in PHS through A Cap- pella and Motet Choirs, Orchestra, Li- brary Council, Math and Greek Clubs, Hi-Tri, tennis, badm’nton, and Air Ser- vice of the Victory Corps. WILLIAM COYLE “Ain't that a shame” says future gob, Bill. He was a member of the Student Patrol, Swimming Club, and Boy’s Cook- ing Club. He enjoys hiking and camping, but conceited people don’t rate. [20] JOSEPH GERARD CORCORAN “Oh misery!’ cries “Corkie’” to any New Dealer. His activities included class treasurer for two years, Entree news, composing, and literary editors, Creative Writing, Glee, and Greek Clubs, Student Council. War Stamps Committee, Mile- stone, basketball, and Victory Corps. EDWARD J. COUGHLAN A football hero, E.J. was most an- noyed at big PHS fellows who didn’t go out for football. He’s a sportsman who likes hockey, baseball, hunting, and fish- ing. He’s most likely to say ‘‘Mohat.” LAO Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. MARY E. COYNE Manasquan Beach has provided Mary with many fond memories. She plans to return to school as a “school marm.”’ Her many interests included archery, Student Council, Library Council presi- dent, Freshman and Junior Executive Committee, Victory Corps Council, and Hi-Tri. BARBARA RUTH CUTTER Babs claims that she was born loving music. Perhaps that’s why her spare time is spent singing in the A Cappella and Motet Choirs and playing the piano and accordion. She also belonged to Hi- Tri and the Surgical Dressings group. JOSEPH DALY Chug, chug! Here comes ‘“‘Moe” in his model “T.” The ‘‘T’” comes in handy to get him to his baseball games and _ his boat. In PHS he played baseball. The class of '44 may produce at least one aviation mechanic in Moe. ELAINE L. CROAT “Hi, Shacky!’’ Doodle’s going into nursing or singing after graduation. A Girls’ Leader, she’ll always remember Mr. Smith’s Biology class and Mr. Strub’s English class in her senior year. MARGARET M. CURRAN “Are you kidding?” quizzes Peggy. But we're not kidding when we say she’s going to make a super nurse. She _ be- longed to the A Cappella Choir and the Community Service of the Victory Corps. HENRY A. DANYUS President Danyus of the Lost and Tound Club is annoyed by the lunch lines. Looking on the other side, we find that Hank is fond of music and is especially interested in hunting. MARVIN B. DAVIDSON Here’s a boy that’s headed for the Army Air Corps. ‘Legs’? went out for cross-country and track, was a member of Student Council, C.A.P., Whittling Club, and was vice-president of the Senior Class. Wise guys and loud talk- ers, please stay away from his door. JANE E. DAVIS “Why sure,” in a few years “Jinx” may be back in the old school again. She’s going to become a teacher. A mem- ber of Hi-Tri, G.A.A., and Victory Corps, she also likes dancing, swimming, bad- minton, ping pong, and just being with her friends. GLADYS M. DAVAL “Polly”? was a member of the A Cap- pella and Motet Choirs, Hi-Tri and Hi- Tri Cabinet, and Victory Corps. Her pet peeve is a cigar; her pet expression, “don’t be facetious!’’; her pet hobby, knitting. EMMA ELIZABETH DAVIS Trenton State Teachers College is Em’s goal, so she can train for kindergarten teaching. She participated in archery, hockey, softball, Hi-Tri, Old Testament Club, and Girls’ Leaders Club. She is an- noyed with people who talk more than NANCY ELIZABETH DAWLEY Horseback riding, reading, knitting, and music are Nancy’s hobbies. She be- longed to the Victory Corps, Disaster Corps, Surgical Dressings group, Junior Red Cross Executive Council, and Hi- Tri, played tennis, and was a War Stamp and bond saleswoman, she does. MARY ANN DELLAVENTURA Skating and hiking are ‘Olly’s” pet activities. She enjoys working and plans to work in an office after graduation. Mr. Winkler’s home room will be sure to cone to her mind when she thinks of PHS. ERNESTINE DE MARCO “Hi, Shacky,’’ exclaims Girls’ Leader Ernie. She loves working with people and intends to train for nursing. While she enjoys reading, movies, skating, and dancing, she’ll always remember Mr. Smith’s biology class. RUTH DeMEZA badminton, Hi-Tri, Greek Club, A Cappella Choir, and Milestone were among Ruth’s ac- She’s planning to join the Cadet Strauss'ss (PAD: special interests in- clude knitting and collecting records. Nurse Corps. JOAN R. DeANGELIS “Sis” says she gets the most enjoyment out of being with people. Ice-skating, walking, driving, and football are some of the activities that interest her. She is trying to decide between nursing and chemistry as a career. MARGARET A. DEL PAPA Roller skating, ice-skating, dancing, horseback riding, walking, and bicycle riding are all activities that interest Margie. A member of the Typing Club, she hopes to become a secretary. WALTER DENNY Walt is in complete harmony with the world; nothing annoys him. He is inter- ested in radio and was a member. of the Typing Club. He’s usually heard saying, “Tell you what I’m gonna do.” CHARLES DEVER basketball, hunting never forget Mrs. Chuck, who enjoys and music. He will mercial field for him. to cheerleading, It’s the com- LOUISE deVITALIS “Tell ya what I’m gonna do,” says “Sissie’s’” interests range all the way from A Cappella Choir and Motet Choir archery, but musie tops her list. and She plans to continue with voice study after graduation. ARTHUR M. deVITALIS, JR. “Dippy”’ loves swimming and diving and is a member of the school team and Plainfield Swimming Club. Junior play, Cheerleader Squad, Dramatic Society, Stage Crew, Band, Student Council, Boys’ Chorus, and Biology Club have had his support. MARY ANN DICELLIS Don’t be conceited and you will be one of Mary’s friends. Dancing is her favo- rite hobby. Going out and having fun gives her the most enjoyment. She hopes to become a nurse. DAVID DOYLE David left us to join the Navy. While in Plainfield High he was a member of the Pep Club and on the swimming team. We wish him the best of luck for the future. DONALD DURRAH If you can’t find “Dewey” around, just go to a dark room and there you'll find him working with his hobby and future work, photography. He likes playing ecards. MARJORIE V. DILLEY “Take a letter, Miss Dilley.’’ That's what Marge hopes to hear when she leaves PHS. She is very fond of horse- back riding and ice-skating and_ will never forget being a senior. DENISE J. DUNN After graduation Denise is headed for the WAVES or dress designing. She was in Hi-Tri, Patrol, Cheerleading Club, badminton, Victory Corps, and Leaders’ Club. She enjoys dancing and collecting records, [23] Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. sy=qpI les ERINING “Ernie” is a lucky girl; nothing annoys her. She likes all sports, especially foot- ball, and was in the Football Club as well as the Pep Club, Student Council, tennis, baseball, and archery. JOHN FALZARANO Here’s another name to add to the list of. air-minded students leaving PHS this June. John hopes to be an airplane me- chanic in the future. Right now he gets a lot of fun out of skating and baseball. GERRY FITZGERALD If you want to stay in Gerry’s good graces, don’t call her “Chubby.’’ Pep Club, Knitting Club, G.A.A., Hi-Tri, arch- ery, and hockey were her activities. She's another candidate for the nursing field. MADGE A. EVANS A Cappella and Motet Choirs, Victory Corps Council, Student Council, and Hi- Tri president were ‘‘SSwampy’s” activities while in PHS. “I don’t know” is a favo- rite expression, but she does know she’s SHIRLEY ANNE FELDMAN “Honest to Pete,’ Sherry’s fondest memory of PHS was her first corsage. She took an active part in Girls’ Leaders, Hi-Tri, and archery; was a member of the Knitting and Typing Clubs, the Milestone going into nursing after school. business. staff, the MOUNT FITZPATRICK “Shingles,’’ says Mount, who has been active in the Senior Honorary Society, Senior Executive Board and _ Library Council. Sailing is his hobby and he looks forward to all holidays. He detests people who brag. NANCY BIGLOW FLANDERS “Tlanders” is future are proof. a musician without a doubt. A Cappella and Motet Choirs in high school and concert singing in the She was in Hi-Tri and Victory Corps. Her pleasure comes from pleasing other people. Entree advertising staff, and the tennis team. FRANK FOSBRE “Fuzzy” is interested in just about everything as can be seen from his list of activities: freshman president, Execu- tive Board, Student Council, Auto Me- chanics Club, Entree reporter and Mile- stone and Entree typist. As for girls who gush over each other—well! LAWRENCE GAMBINO Drumming is tops with Larry. He is a drummer in the Swing Band, and his am- bition is to be a drummer in a name- band. Larry holds an honorable discharge from the Coast Guard, BARBARA D. GARWACKE Need a nurse, Ensign? Be patient, Babs will be there after she has joined the Navy Cadet Nurse Corps. She won’t ever forget her freshman year. Victory Corps, archery, apparatus, Hi-Tri, A Cap- pella Choir, and G.A.A. sum up her ac- tivities. GEORGINA I. GAGE Quite an athletic girl, Georgie partici- pated in archery, apparatus, basketball, baseball, badminton, hockey, swimming, tennis, hiking, and horseback riding. Be- sides these activities, she was in Girls’ Leaders, Office Machines, Knitting, and Typing Clubs. JANINE M. FRANKOWSKI Jennie will make a good nurse because she likes to make others happy. This former home-room secretary likes sports and belonged to the G.A.A., hockey, arch- ery, baseball, and basketball teams. Her favorite expression? “Are you kidding?” JOHN GIBBON Johnny is heading for a career in elec- trical engineering. Radio, photography, and sailing keep him busy in his spare time, that is, when he isn’t doing the work that annoys him most, homework. DORIS M. GIBERSON PHYLLIS H. GANNACCI “Phil’s’” soon to be an angel of mercy. Nursing books offer the most interesting reading to her, while ‘‘wolfing’’ boys an- noy her most. She enjoys being with her friends and listening to nice soft music. She is recognizable by the ex- pression “Hey, Schmitten.” JOHN PRESCOTT GEE Johnny is annoyed when teachers give him too much homework. A cheerleader, member of the Hi-Y, Biology Club, Stamps and Bonds Committee, and Sen- ior Honorary Society while in PHS, he has decided on organic chemistry, geol- ogy, or forestry for the future. GORDON GLASS JESSIE W. GRAY Jess is headed for college. “Gibbie’ is going to be a woman in “Doe’s” list of activities includes the white after the war. Out for archery and a member of the typing club, she also likes dancing, skating and swim- ming. She dislikes conceited people. swimming team, archery team, business manager of Junior Play, manager of Jun- ior-Senior Prom, Milestone circulation manager, Senior Band, Swing Band, and Senior Honorary Society. His hobbies are photography and fishing, and medi- of the A Cappella Choir, Orchestra, and Sketch Club, she also went out for swim- ming. Figure skating, roller skating, and swimming are her special interests. cine is his choice for a career. JOSEPH ATWOOD GIDDINGS Jay was active in sports and was on the football, hockey and basketball teams. He is now serving in the Army. RHODA EILEEN GOLDSMITH “Criminnenthies,”’ says ‘“Rodie,’’ who wants to be a librarian in the Congres- sional Library at Washington. She thinks reading and swimming are wonderful. Active in Library Council and _ Girls’ Leaders, she enjoys reading a book and then comparing the characters with her friends. GLADYS G. GREENBLATT “Oh, Jessie!’ says “Glad” who has led a busy life in PHS. Active in the Orches- tra, Music Appreciation Club, Chess Club, Dramatic Society, Milestone business staff, and swimming, her aim is college. HELEN M. GUTTRIDGE Hold your breath and listen to the _ac- tivities Helen joined: Girls’ Leaders Club president, basketball, badminton, swim- ming, archery, baseball, apparatus, Li- brary Council, Pep Club, ushers, Basket- ball Club and G.A.A. Whew! It’s college and then nursing for this busy girl. CAROL HAHN “Little Butch” is trying to choose be- tween a career in radio and being a sec- retary. She belonged to the Glee Club, Library Council, hockey team, Entree circulation staff, and Hi-Tri. She gets most enjoyment out of trips to her home in Chicago. [24] DORIS JEAN GRUNEISEN “Punchy” didn’t waste any time in h'gh school. She was in the Lost and Found Club, Girls’ Leaders Club, bad- m nton, Hi-Tri, and Victory Corps. And she won’t be wasting time if she joins the WAF'S or Cadet Nurses as she hopes. CHARLES W. HADLEY “Chick” dislikes people who talk a lot and don’t know what they are saying. His memberships in school included var- sity swimming, Band, and Boys’ Chorus. He plans to enter the engineering field after the war. Goes i Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. RALPH E. HALLOCK Ralph dislikes people who say they will do something and then don’t do it. Treas- urer of the Library Council, his other interests center about ALFRED HAMMON Al’s hobby is music. We can see that he kept active by his membership in the Band and Swing Band. He was presi- dent of Hi-Y and a member of the Senior pole MEINER oe RNE HANSEN name Pleas on pronounce Einer’s ds: naoteerty si That’s his pet peeve. He will never forget Mr. Kistler’s chemistry class. A member Club, and photography. will be graduation; started. PHOEBE HARDINGHAM Phoebe plans to go to art school after in Whittling, Writing Clubs, she al- graduation. Busy ball and Creating His fondest memory he’s anxious to get railroads, fishing most enjoyment. CATHERINE HAMILL “Kay” is a Harry James fan and adores dancing, especially to his music. Football games are her fondest memories of PHS, and Girls’ Chorus, Entree typing and sports made her school days well filled. She plans to do secretarial work in the future. Basket- “Merriejack”’ Honorary Society. Sports give him the MARY JACQUELINE HARVEY Do you want a house planned? Call on because that’s what she is going to do later on, gineer. WALTER B. HAMMOND Skiing plays an Walt’s life. important part in He was a member of the Ski Club and also ski team captain. Inter- ested in stamps and hunting, too, he hopes to enter the field of aircraft de- sign, HARRY Water has a Hi-Tri, Student of the Whittling HEIDELBERG special lure for he hopes to become an aeronautical en- Harry, and he was one of the mainstays of our swimming team. He claims that sailing is so went out for tennis, archery, and Council, hockey, iPep Club, and Chemistry his favorite hobby. At present he’s un- hockey. She was in the Leaders’ Club, Club are all activities that this gal par- decided about his future. on the Entree and Milestone, and had the ticipated in. lead in the Junior play. J. CAMERON HARKNESS MARGARET KATHERINE To go to Casey Jones Aeronautical HARVILICK School and then to be an aviation me- With Marge, writing letters, reading chanic is ‘‘Camy’s” aim. Out for jayvee exciting novels, and the Marines rate baseball and football, basketball, and on tops. She has been a member of the the Student Council, he also found time Lost and Found Club and of Hi-Tri. Too for photography, flying, and sailing. much homework annoyed her most but she’ll never forget that five-week vaca- tion at Christmas 1942. ESTHER E. HENDERSON SHIRLEY MARY HENNESSEY LOUVINIA MAE HESTER Having actively participated in A Cap- “Sharpy” is trying to choose between Field hockey, basketball, and Girls’ pella and Motet Choirs, Senior Sextet, “number please’ and ‘“‘take a letter, Miss Leaders Club made up Louvinia’s extra- Knitting and Girls’ Leaders Clubs, and Hennessey,’ but she’ll be successful at curricular activities. Seeking sewing as Hi-Tri, “Ess’’ enjoys dancing, mus‘c, and either. A member of the Typing and her profession, she still remembers being nice people. Her memories of PHS will Knitting Clubs and Girls’ Chorus, she a freshman. She’s annoyed with people center around lunch time and Mrs. really goes for the movies. who put on airs. Searles. DESIREE ELSE HENRIKSEN GLORIA M. HENRY Musically inclined, ‘“‘Diz’’? has been in “Hank’s’” sports included archery and BEEEN RERRIEED A winter sports fan, Helen sang in the A Cappella and Motet Choirs, was in Hi- Tri, and went out for archery. was sec retary to Dean Smith. to cotlege first and then to a position as a secretary. JACK SHERWOOD HIRSCH the A Cappella and Motet Choirs and Orchestra. It’s a major in languages at college for her. Baton twirling, Entree, Victory Corps, Usher Squad, archery, and tennis had her support. apparatus. She was treasurer and pres- ident of Hi-Tri, a member of Victory Corps, G.A.A. and Assembly Committee. Nursing is her future vocation. secretary. MARION HICKS Marion was one of those ambitious girls who prepared a scrapbook of ser- vicemen as part of her Victory Corps work. Roller skating and dancing give her a lot of fun. Nursing is her ambition. LOIS JUNE HIGGINS She enjoys drawing and knit- ting and plans to teach after college. when he’s hopes to attend. EDITASE RIE Edie is fond of ice-skating, dancing, and horseback riding. Her interests in school included the Knitting, Lost and Found, and Typing Clubs, and Hi-Tri. She dislikes conceited people and sets her future for secretarial work. WALTER HODGE still remember Mr. FULTON C. HINES “Higgy’’ was a member of Student With “‘Foo,’’ movies, reading, and m od- Council, Senior Honorary Society, Ush- el airplanes rate high. His activities She also ers, Milestone literary and business staffs, were jayvee football, basketball, track, She’s off and Sketch Club. She was also Hi-Tri and Old Testament Club. He’ll probably Hauck’s German class at that aviation school he MILDRED G. HOLCOMBE “Sonny” walks hand in hand with hap- “Let’s get on the ball,’’ says ‘“Apple,’’ “Oh, goodness,” says Millie, who was piness and shuns arguments. He will who was active in the Baseball Club and active in the A Cappella and Motet always fondly remember his acquain- out for intramural sports. He’ll always Choirs. She is fond of knitting and needle tances made in PHS. He was a member remember the good times he had with work but dislikes conceited people. She of the cross-country and track teams, friends in PHS. He plans to join the hopes to be.a private secretary. and was art editor of the Entree. Navy. MICHAEL HOCKO Mike went out for soccer while in PHS. He hopes to be a machinist some day after the war. We're sure he'll find suc- cess. JAMES G. HOGAN “Gabby” was a member of Student Council, War Bond and Stamp Committee, and out for jayvee football and track. His hobby is aviation. He plans to specialize in psychology. [27] Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. VERA BETH HOOPER “You can say that again!’ Vera sure does like Benny Goodman! A member of the Old Testament and Knitting Clubs, she’s trying to decide between psychiatry and the WAFs as her chosen career. DOROTHY HOROWITZ Dotty came to us from New York and North Plainfield. A member of the Psy- chology Club, she has chosen advertising or merchandising as a profession. An- noyed by loud ties, she’s most often heard saying ‘“‘You’re a panic.” WILLIAM J. HYLAND Bill’s hobbies center about things ath- THERESA W. HOREL “Glory Be!’ If it’s a double negative, “T won’t like it. She hopes to be a private secretary. She enjoys music and dancing, was Senior Honorary Society and Girls’ Chorus member, and her sports activities are softball and archery. JOHN LEWIS HUNTING Jack has chosen to be an economic chemist. A member of the Stamp Club, Boys’ Cooking Club, Math Club, Chem- istry Club, and International Relations Club, he claims he’s just content to be with his friends. DOROTHY M. HOWELL Student Council, A Cappella Choir, Glee Club, Leaders Club, Hi-Tri, and Victory Corps were Dottie’s interests. Dancing, aviation, and ice-skating kept her busy in her spare time. People who read over her shoulder annoy her. ETHEL L. JACKSON “Hey now!” Joy is training for beauty letic: bowling, camping, tennis, and fish- culture. She dislikes giggling girls and ing. His fondest memory is his German class. He plans to become a pharmacist. CLARENCE JOHNSON “Poppy” is going to enter Deisel en- His car gives him the greatest while just seeing what makes things go fills his leisure time. gineering. pleasure, slaps on the back, but on the other side of the fence, she’s interested in bowling, roller skating, and the movies. DAVID A. JACKSON “Horseshoes,” says Dave to any girl who goes around making trouble for everyone. Interested in fishing, hunting, and model planes, he hopes to be able to help reconstruct the countries devas- tated by the Nazis “when the lights go on again.” ROSALIND AANDER JOHNSON “Rosie” went out for hockey and was secretary and president of Hi-Tri. She has picked designing as her vocation, and plans to go to Pratt Institute. Her fond- est memories are of the football games. ADA LEE JASIN A little of everything for Ada, Entree, Milestone, Sketch Club, Hi-Tri, and many Victory Corps activities. She thrills to ice-skating and swimming, and two de- feats over North Plainfield are very pleas- DURELL IVEY JONES Jonesie was a member of Hi-Tri. She “Take five,’ says Jean who enjoys horseback riding and swimming. She dislikes catty girls and sissified boys and plans to be a ‘“‘woman in white.” plans to be a social worker. She likes most teachers, can’t stand people chew- ing gum, and enjoys helping others. ant memories. RICHARD JAMES Dick left us to join the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Library Council and a pole-vaulter on the track team. He plans to be an engineer after the war. FRANCES JEAN JONES “Are you kidding?’’ inquires Jonesie as someone questions her ambition to join the WAVES. A Cappella and Motet Choirs, Patrol, and Pep Club highlighted her four years here. She especially likes dancing and bowling. REGINA JONES NGRMAN KANTOR Football, basketball, tennis; Press, Math, and Chemistry Clubs; Milestone and Entree; junior vice-president and Student Council—no wonder Norm com- plains of lack of sleep! Disliking people who say “Impossible!” he aims high for the future, aeronautical engineering. JAMES EDWARD KEATING “Take it, easy, Sonny,” is Jim’s pet phrase, but he doesn’t follow his own advice. His activities Leaders and Math Clubs, track and cross- country teams, and the Air Service of the Victory Corps. He enjoys making HEINZ KOEGEL Heinz wants to join the Navy after graduation. He especially enjoys swim- ming, camping, and hiking. If you hear the words, “I’ll try anything once,” in the halls, you know Heinz is nearby. included Junior who “‘baby talk.’’ model airplanes and gymnastics. MYRA KORNBLUM “Rusty” was a member of the A Cap- pella and Motet Choirs, Student Patrol, apparatus, archery, and Drama Club, a Bond salesman, on the Milestone busi- ness staff, and out for swimming. She is going into radio work upon graduation. VERA J. KROGH “Are you kidding?’ asks ‘“Buddie.” A member of the Girls’ Leaders Club and Hi-Tri, she’s planning to be a secretary. She loves to tap dance. Just get an orchestra playing jitterbug music and you can’t hold her down. and International went out for hockey. RAYMOND W. KLEMM Ray’s interests seem to lie in the mu- sical vein. He has been a member of the Junior and Senior Bands and will hold the band concerts as his fondest memory. He plans to become an engineer. MARILYN KESSELMAN “Cut it out!’ cries Lynn to people with decided New York accents, and those She was in the Student Council, Glee Club, Lost and Found Club, Relations Club, and 8 EDWIN KUNZMAN “Pickle’s” list of activities shows us that he likes variety: jayvee baseball manager, ice hockey, Typing Club, Whit- tline Club, and track. Mr. Hauck’s Span- ish class is his favorite memory. [28] JOYCE M. KRESS This future receptionist is well known for her lovely voice. Membership in A Cappella and Motet Choirs prove that. Being secretary of Lost and Found, and a member of Hi-Tri and Entree kept her busy. PATRICIA LOUISE KROHN “Gracious. sakes!’ has Pat been a busy gal in school! She was in Junior Red Cross, Victory Corps, and A Cappella Choir; went out for tennis and hockey; was on the Entree and Milestone, and was a member of the War Bonds and Stamps Committee. tis Yy Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. AUGUST N. LAGGREN, JR. August is quite a camera fiend. To add to his knowledge about photography, he belonged to the Camera Club. He en- joys sleeping because “it doesn’t require effort.” BERNICE ELIZABETH LARSON Bernie, a Student housewife. ROGER PHELPS LEWIS Have you heard the query “How’s your health?” going through the halls? Well, that’s Roger asking. One of the main- stays of our swimming team, he see for- estry as the career with a future for him. Council representa- tive, claims that ‘‘quickie’’ conversations, beginning and ending with ‘“‘hello, her most. She likes drawing and horse- back riding. Her ambition—to be a good and “raising cain” ALEXANDER LAVISH Alex was a member of the swimming team, C.A.P., and the Senior Honorary Society. He left us to join the Army Air Corps. ” most enjoyment. ROBERT M. LIPPMAN Despite the injury that prevented “Lipp” from playing football in his sen- ior year, he will always be remembered as one of our greatest stars. Press Club, Camera Club, basketball and baseball are other activities in which he participated. STEPHEN E. LENART Some day ‘“‘Basil’’ is going to be a tree surgeon. He’d ask, “Is that wrong?” but we say no. His activities in school include Photography and Archery Club. He claims he enjoys sleeping most be- cause it’s restful. ROBERT H. LEHMAN “Drop the net,’’ shouts Bob on one of his fishing expeditions. annoy hunting, and bowling, he has chosen ra- dio work for a career. provides him with Fond of fishing, Just going out GLORIA LOCOVITZ “Petie’’ is really fond of eating olives and drinking cokes. Active in Hi-Tri and Typing Club, she’ll always remem- ber being a freshman. She’s undecided about her future work. NUNZIO LOGGIA Nunzio left us for the Army Air Corps. While at school he was a member of the swimming and football teams. ANTHONY C. LIOTTA Tony goes in for his favorite hobbies, photography and sports, in a big way. Undecided about his future, he bemoaned the fact that he couldn’t leave school while classes were in session. S. JOYCE LOCK Joyce is another candidate from PHS for the nursing field. Participating in basketball, baseball, apparatus, and bad- minton, she also made a name for her- self as president of the Library Council, a member of the G.A.A., Senior Honorary Society, and Girls’ Leaders Club. LOUISE E. LOIZEAUX Music? ‘‘Weezie’”’ loves it. Glee Club, A Cappella and Motet Choir, Orchestra, and Dramatic Society memberships show she’s used her talents. Two-faced people annoy her. She enjoys sailing and horse- back riding. TIMOTHY R. LOIZEAUX, JR. “Now wait a minute,” says Tim who was in the Junior Leaders’ Club, Chem- the Patrol, Girls’ istry Club president, member, and on the ball. He likes bike riding and tennis. “B” team in foot- Student Council ming, basketball, MARY AGNES LUDWIG “Uh huh!” says ‘“Magnet,’’ who was in International Relations, and Latin-American Relations Clubs; a Girls’ Leader and out for swim- and apparatus. Chorus, She'll never forget her first day in school. DOLORES M. LOTZ “Smoothy” is heading for kindergar- ten teaching. She was a member of Sen- ior Honorary Society, A Cappella and Motet Choirs; president of Hi-Tri; and vice-president of Girls’ Leaders and Hi- class. JANE D. LUM Being Hi-Tri president in her junior year, and a member of the A Cappella and Motet choirs, Seinor Honorary Soci- ety, and Milestone have headed ‘‘Janie’s”’ list of activities. Just living and having fun gives our D.A.R. award winner the most enjoyment in life. ROBERT CARL LUNDSTROM engineer is Bob’s Social service active in football, Being an electrical ambition. He was track, baseball, Dramatic Club, and Hi-Y Club, and also President of the Senior and chairman of the Athletic Committee of the Student Coun- Honorary Society, cil. SIDNEY MARKS Sid certainly sets his goal high—he aims to be a millionaire some day! While in PHS he was a member of the track team. When he recalls high school days he’s bound to think of the time spent in Mr. Hauck’s Spanish class. RICHARD GORDON MacLEOD Flying plays a big part in Dick’s life, since that’s his favorite pastime. His ambition is to join the Navy Air Corps. He was in the Junior Leaders, C.A.P., and on the swimming team. hopes to enter. ANGELA C. MASTROIANNI Always reading in her spare moments, “Tootsie’’ will be back in school soon, but as a teacher. In the Typing and In- ternational Relations Clubs. football games and swimming meets will be her fondest memories of high school. Tri. She loves drawing and enjoyed art bis. ¢ S y 4 TOM H. MAKOWSKI Welcome, newcomer! He will remem- ber the kind cooperation and considera- tion of the teachers and students when entering PHS. His ambition is en graving. MARION LEE MADISON is the field Lee In school, she was Hi- Tri president, and a member of the Or- chestra, Band, and G.A.A. Playing in the band and orchestra will always be cher- ished as her fondest memories of PHS. RICHARD McALEER A senior band member, ‘‘Mac”’ is going to be an airplane mechanic or pilot. His special interests center about airplanes, music, and the state guard. He will al- ways remember the fun he had in PHS. MARY A. MASTRIANA “Mickey” wants to become a nurse and expects to join the S. Cadet Nurse Corps after graduation. She was cashier in the Thrift Club. Though she says she enjoyed all four years in high school, her sophomore year is her’ fondest memory. JOSEPH MAY A builder of model airplanes, Joe is going into aviation or trapping. Girls in general annoy him. He'll always remem- ber his first year here. [31] Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. MARILYN LOUISE McCALL “Hi, chum,” says ‘‘Clunky”’ who was an active member of Hi-Tri, Lost and Found, and Emergency Squad of the Victory Corps. The title ‘“‘Registered Nurse” is her goal after graduation. AUDREY McGLONE “Hawk” has had a busy four years in in the Plainfield Symphony Society, A Cappella and Motet Student Council, and Victory Corps. paring to be an actuary, she enjoys sail- PHS, being ing. DORIS M. MESSLER Doris went all out for sports, partici- pating in archery, tennis, hockey, bas- ketball, baseball. badminton, and swim- ming. An ardent fan of the major leagues, she was overjoyed when Plain- field beat North Plainfield in football, baseball, and basketball, She plans to be a secretary. HERBERT METZ “Benny” likes photography almost as much as he enjoys vacations. is his choice of a profession. remember the mad rush to the cafeteria during lunch period. ROBERT MILLER “Fat” is in the Army Air Corps, but hopes some day that he’ll be an auto mechanic. He was active in varsity foot- ball and jayvee basketball. His memories of PHS will linger because of several of its feminine students. JESSIE McNAIR “Jay’’ came to us from across the brook, but we don’t mind; her swell personality made up for that. Her hob- bies are horseback riding, swimming, and collecting records. Her ambition is to be a nurse. Choirs, Pre- career, the sixth period Spanish class junior year. CHARLOTTE A. MEYERS “Gee whiz!” but catty people annoy Charlotte! Her hobbies are sports, tennis, and dancing. She was a Pep and Typing Club and Hi-Tri member. Still remem- bering the ‘‘neat teachers in PHS,” she looks ahead to nursing. “Gump” is Aviation He likes to he’s really especially wise guys and silly girls. the Boys’ Chorus and on the track team, in the groove any EVELYN McLINSKEY “Mac’? was a member of the Hi-Tri and Knitting Clubs, and played hockey. Being a secretary or nurse is her ambi- tion. She loves to dance, which she does excellently. She will always remember Miss Le Fevre’s drama class. MARY R. McNELIS Marie was a member of the Knitting Club, Girls’ Chorus, and Senior Executive Board. She enjoys reading and knitting. Planning to make secretarial work her her fondest memory of PHS is in her ESTHER ELIZABETH MILLER This future beautician belonged to the Library Council, Girls’ Leaders Club, and was manager of the Entre e advertising staff. A home room secretary, she says she’ll never forget her English class with Miss Fisher. ANDY MILLER annoyed with A member of time he gets a chance to listen to Duke Elling- ton’s music. RICHARD E. MOONEY Dick’s personality and school spirit are shown in the list of offices he has held: vice-president of Student Councli, vice- president of the freshman class, treas- urer and president of Junior Leaders’ Club. He was also a member of the Sen- ior Honorary Society. JCHN J. MORAN High school girls driving cars annoy “Spike.” He prefers fishing, hunting, all outdoor life, and photography. Ice hock- ey, varsity soccer, track, Stage Crew, and Projection Club were activities that interested him. IRWIN MIRKIN President “Mirk’” of the Camera Club took time off from his favorite hobby of photography to join the Boys’ Cooking Club and the Air Division of the Victory Corps. He won't soon forget the “happy hour” in gym. Being a professional pho- tographer is his idea for the future. ELEANOR RUTH MOORE “Smiffy’ has crammed many activities into her four years, being in Student Council, Senior Honorary Society, and Hi-Tri, and on the Milestone staff. The one thing she’ll always remember is Ga- lane’s. She’s going to be a housewife later on. FRANK P. MORANO Frank enjoys model building and all types of technical work. Preparing for technical work later on, he dislikes people who think they know it all. Frank’s fond- est memories are the pretty PHS girls. All of them, Frank? ALLAN MURASKI Although aviation is one of his special interests, air-raid signals over the radio annoy “Lucky” most because they inter- rupt his favorite radio programs. Among his hobbies are fishing, skiing, and pho- tography. He’ll remember the day when he mastered ‘‘who” and ‘“‘whom.” HANS KRISTIAN NIELSEN “Sounds like a bargain; wrap it up,” says Kris. Not caring for girls who talk too much, he likes dancing, eating, and camping. He’s looking to the skies in the future. JEAN ROSALIE MORRIS We have an authoress in the making. Jean likes writing although she expects to continue her secretarial work after high school. Of course she was in_the Creative Writing Club, as well as Knit- ting Club and archery. CHARLES WILLIAM NAGENGAST “Chuck” was best known in PHS be- cause of his swimming record. He was also a member of the football suad. He’ll fondly recall the year in physics, but won’t be bothered any more by his pet peeve, teachers who won't give passes. HOMAS NEUMAN Jpiest with holidays through- - because “it breaks up the ; A member of the Usher he sces a future for h.mself in anical engineering. NORMAN MILLER NICHOLS Musie seems to be the dominating in- fluence in Gabe’s member of the Senior Band, he plans to be a mechanic after he’s left PHS. [32] life. Tticipated ctory, Cory Societ ile An enthusiastic HENRY O’NEILL “Know any more jokes?’ That’s Harry speaking. Disliking conceited people most, he claims hookey and good books give im the most pleasure. Wi Identifications for second from left and second from right aprper ° ing’ Jerry from chewin m t dislikes it too. A fut i has been active in Stude ouncil, Bi- Chorus. By volunteering as a nurse’s “it comes most natural.” Last year’s ology, Ptojection, and Chemistry Clubs, aide at Muhlenberg, she had practice for extended Christmas vacation provided Hi-Y, ior orary Society, and Vic- her future profession. him with his fondest memories of school. tory Cor JEAN D. ORTMAN KATHRYN OTANI “Don’t be facetious” says “Ort,’’ who Katie was a peppy gal, being in the is another one of our future secretaries. Pep Club, and out for tennis and base- A member of A Cappella Choir, Knitting ball and much in favor of hiking, bowl- Club, Girls’ Leaders, Usher Squad, and ing and dancing. Also in the Knitting Hi-Tri, she especially likes dates ’n’ Club, her ambition is to be a first-rate dancing. beautician, but it’ll be a long time before she forgets the fun in her senior year. PETER PARELLO THEODORE E. PARTYKA BETTY A. PATTERSON Give this man a car he can work on, One of our varsity football stars, “Oh fudge!’ Pat dislikes people who and he’ll be your annoy him most. FRANK STANLEY STROBRIDGE lifelong friend. Pete plans a career in auto or electrical work. Teachers who think they can’t be wrong econd row. 42 MIAH PATRICK O’NEIL JANE VIRGINIA OSTROM . Teachers dower had any tro f keep- “Oh gravy!” says Student baseball, basketball, e he active in “Ginny.” She was Council, archery, and Girls’ don’t click with most enjoyment swimming, “Eagle” is going to be a machinist. People who criticize get his goat, but on the other hand, his fondest memory will be his playing in the football team sic, she was in She also found time for Greek Choirs. Club, Hi-Tri, and that grand game of football. MARJORIE PARRY “Beans!” exclaims “Midge” at the men- tion of anybody cheating. Hoping to go to N.J.C. to study dietetics, she was a member of the War Bonds and Stamps Committee, A Cappella and Motet Choirs. “Oh, for some dances with a_ good dancer!” she says. PEARSON Variety spices aVanis interests: Bi- ology Club, Library Council, meteorology, and plans a future in dramatics. MONICA M. PERREE Knitting, reading, dancing, and foot- ball games are Monica’s special interests, A future nurse, she dislikes catty or in- sincere people. Her activities included Girls’ Chorus, Knitting Club, Girls’ Lead- ers Club, Victory Corps, Usher Squad, Milestone, Hi-Tri, and Junior Red Cross. CHARLES E. PETERSON Any outdoor sport but he is especially fond of hunting and fishing. A member of the varsity foot- collecting and reading all kinds of books. ball squad, he doesn’t like people who He liked to see the week-ends coming interests Charley, talk about his feet. PETRO D. PASQUARELLO All out for music, ‘‘Pinky”’’ was a mem- ber of the Band, Orchestra, and Swing Band. He was also in the Senior Hon- orary Society and Student Council and the only male performer in the 1943 Choral Festival—some fun! KATHRY our future nurses and good music. LAWRENCE PAOLI People who think they know it all Lawrence. He gets the out of sleeping because are never on time. Hoping to teach mu- A Cappella and Motet Victory Corps. N A. PHILLIPS “Kat” was active in the Victory Corps and on the basketball team. Another of , she enjoys good books “The school as a whole” is her fondest memory. DORIS C. PFAFF “Oh murder!’’ says “Pfaffie,’ who kept busy while at PHS by joining the Girls’ Chorus, Knitting Club, Greek Club, Hi- Tri, and Victory Corps. She’s aiming at dietetics as a career. WALTER PHILLIPS Walt’s a newcomer to Plainfield High School, but in the one year he has been here he was a member of the Photog- raphy Club. We don’t know what he in- tends to do in the future, but we wish him luck! ROBERT C. PITTARD Bob kept busy while at PHS by join- ing the Usher Squad, going out for jay- vee football, and being secretary of the Hi-Y. He’s undecided about his future career, but he’s sure to find success. ' FLORENCE A. POPOVITCH We'll never want to get well if such a competent nurse as “Poppy”’ is on the job. She likes swimming and riding and was in Girls’ Leaders. Club and Dramatic So- ciety. Her P.A.D. class will be the fond- est memory of PHS. JACQUELINE PIERSON Let “Jackie’”’ sing, dance, or go to the movies and she’ll be happy forever; they’re her favorite activities. She is still undecided about her future. PATRICIA C. POLYS Mrs. Texier rates high with Pat, who dislikes homework and Frank Sinatra. Pat has been a member of the Library Council, Victory Corps and archery and EUGENE THOMAS POUCHER Fickle women, beware! you’re Tom’s pet peeve. While preparing for a med- ical career, he was a member of the Li- brary Council, Boys’ Cooking Club, Math Club, and Victory Corps. He’ll carry fond memories of Miss Bond, Mr. Garthwaite and Mrs, Texier. MARJORIE E. PRIM “Primpter’s” profession will be teach- ing music. A songbird and a _ pianist, she enjoyed working with Mrs. Searles in the A Cappella and Motet Choirs. She participated in Hi-Tri and Victory Corps she says, but not about too. “Sad Case,” norseback riding. baseball squads. She plans after gradua- tion to do secretarial work. GRACE ELIZABETH QUILTY Hoping to become another Florence Nightingale, Betty was in A Cappella Choir, basketball, and Child Psychology Club. Passing chemistry is her fondest memory, and her outside interests center about ice-skating, sailing and swimming. stone, She’ll never AGICESRERRER Alice is a quiet girl. She does in truth “see all, know all, and say nothing.” We’re sure she'll find success in any field she enters. ANN RAPALJE Annie is going into merchandising. She has had a taste of everything, according to her list of activities: A Cappella and Motet Choirs, Victory Corps, and Mile- forget those ‘Y” [35] dances nor the seashore in summer. Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. MARGARET MARIE RHEA In her four years, Margot has been in the junior orchestra, Glee Club, Hi-Tri, apparatus, basketball, and Patrol. Train- ing sociology is her next step. Margot likes dancing and traveling, and her favo- rite expression is “Get on the ball!’ MILES RIGGIN Senior Honorary Society, Entree book- keeper, War Bonds and Stamps Commit- tee, Victory Corps, Old Testament Club, and Lost and Found Club have filled’ “Lee’s’’ spare moments. to the schoolroom as a teacher or enter business as a bookkeeper. HELEN BERNICE ROBINSON You can see that Helen is ambitious: a member of the Student Council, Entree, Victory Corps, Press Club and Music Ap- preciation Club. We’re sure she will find suecess in her chosen field of occupa- tional therapy. EDWARD ROETH Music is pretty important as far as NORMAN EDGAR RINEHART “Lefty” is undecided upon his future career. Baseball, and hunting were his special interests, and he was on the Ex- ecutive Council, jayvee and varsity base- ball, jayvee basketball, and tennis teams. He may return STANLEY A. ROHRBACKER Just living an ordinary life makes Stan happy. He likes to build model airplanes and plans to enter the aviation field. People who think they are better than others annoy him. ADDIE LOUISE RIVERS Music, good classical music, gives Addie the most enjoyment in life. A member of the Old Testament and Girls’ Leaders Clubs, she remembers best ‘the respect of my fellow members and teach- ers.” Her ambition is to become a suc- cessful surgeon. MARJORIE ELOISE RING “Smoothie’’ hopes to be a Physical Ed- ucation teacher, trained at Trenton State. She’s won a “‘P”’ for sports, was appara- tus and archery captain and winner of the archery tournament. in Girls’ Leaders, Library Council, Usher Squad, and Victory Corps. She was active GILBERT ROSENBAUM The business field is beckoning G'lbert, who was a member of the Biology, De- bate, and Boys’ Glee Clubs. ‘‘Keep cool” is his favorite expression. ALBERT ROSENBAUM A newcomer, Al fell right in the swing “Jellyroll” is concerned; it’s his hobby of things by joining the Boys’ Chorus and his ambition and most enjoyment in life. he used his talent in the swing band. LOUIS M. ROTHBERG Lou likes sports and was out for cross country and track. He was also a mem- ber of the Student Council and a Junior Leader. He’s undecided about a career but does enjoy farm life. JEAN ROUNSAVILLE The one thing that will linger most in Jean’s memory about PHS will be those football games, Jean’s activities included Club, Old Testament Club, and the Music Club. She hopes to hockey, Leaders’ it gives him the and being vice-president of the Debating A solid pianist, Club. Social work and writing interest him when he considers a career. Lack of school spirit annoyed him most. ANNETTE RUBEL Annette is going to be a_ psycho- therapist. She recalls fondly one fresh- man class singing “Ballad For Ameri- cans.” A member of the Dramatic So- ciety, Entree advertising staff, Milestone business staff, and special art class, An- nette loves psycho-analyzing people. become a housewife some day soon. MARGUERITE L. RUSSO “Dietz,” who likes to dance and to read, is planning to become a secretary. “Holy Moses!” she says. She doesn’t like self-centered people, but she likes to look forward to the future. She belonged to the Library Council. SHIRLEY SALOWE “Shirl” just likes to make _ people laugh. While she’ll always remember the Junior-Senior Prom, it’s social work that she is planning to enter. She likes swim- ming, music, dancing, and writing letters to servicemen. CHARLES RUCKSTUHL Charley plans to st the future, but he ma time in PHS by actin football team mana memory is Miss Bo ANN M. RUNYON Ann’s chief interests are sports and aviation and that can well be proved by her activities in high schog]: field hockey, swimming, tennis, basketba badminton, softball, Air Service Diyi tory Corps, i dent of the G. 5 TC see HARVEY W. SATTER “Cut it now!’ remaj Ny SN ne lo freshmen. In the Stamp b and Pypo- jection Squad, his lags the futtre are to become a n pictyrg projec” tionist. The highlight of his } years was his working in the print shop. nN. [36] HARRY SAUNDERS We gave “Tex” to the Navy. A good athlete, he was a member of the basket- ball team and a star football team. SEYMOUR SACK Cross-country, track, intramural bas- ketball, six-man football, Glee Club, and Senior Executive Board are the chief ac- tivities of this future airplane mechanic. He doesn’t like stuck-up people because, as he says, “They antagonize you.” ANN SANTANGELO “Oh Christmas!” says ‘Pee Wee” who likes reading, eating and dancing. The secretarial field will claim her after grad- uation. Holding the football games as her fondest memories, she dislikes con- ceited people. performer on our JOAN SAUNDERS It’s merchandising for “Mouse” ! She hates being pushed around in the halls, but, to use her favorite expression, “That’s life.” Her activities included cheerleading, Usher Squad, War Bond and Stamp Committee, and Junior Play. MARJORIE ELAINE SCHAEFER Margie, a future secretary or telephone operator, was active and Program Clubs, Patrol, and basket- ball. With football games as her fondest memory of PHS, she enjoys dancing, and sports of all kinds. in Office Machines EDYTHE ELOISE SCHLICHTING Going to Swarthmore College is ‘‘El’s” next step because she’s going to become an actuary. Motet Choir, Library Coun- cil, Greek Club, Leaders’ Club, Hi-Tri, S.A.T, Committee, Senior Honorary So- ciety, Orchestra, Usher Squad, and tennis sum up El’s active life in PHS. he participated RALPH L. SCHMEYER Watch it, Adolph! blue when it comes to the Navy. Danc- ing and deep sea fishing are his special interests. In school, six man football and Badminton Club. “Buddy” is tru e€ in Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. PHILIP D. SCHNEIDER GEORGE B. SCHROPFER JULIAN SIEGAL Phil’s ambition mechanic. tive in Boys’ Senior Band, he likes to remember Mr. Brann’s “happy hour.’”’ JEANNE SHALLOW Nursing will surely give Jeanne a swell chance to do the thing that gives her the activities. PETER SHUMSKY, JR. The first day he walked into this school is a memory Pete will never for- get. Shooting and all outdoor sports are his special interests, and as for ambition it’s to retire! is to be an aviation That ties up with his interest in automobiles and the Land and Sea journalism. JANE SCHRAMPF “Dolly's” a cheerful girl who thinks “everyone should be friendly,’’ and she sets a good example herself. With A Cappella Choir and Motet Choir among her activities, she is interested in becom- ing a singer. Squad, Student Patrol were her CECIL GEORGE SHARPE We have a musician in our midst as “Mouse” is an ardent piano fan. Does he like dates and parties! Participating in the Stamp Club, Library Council, and Glee Club, he dislikes the so-called “400.” ALBERT L. SMITH Al looks forward to a job that pays well and requires little physical labor. He abhors homework and is just crazy about sleeping. “Schoff’’ has participated in six-man football, track, Swimming Club, and was sports editor of the Entree. He was also Divisions of the Victory Corps. Also ac- a member of the Press Club and the Club, Patrol and Milestone. Especially interested in sports and sports writing, he plans a future in JOHN C. SHEBEY “Sheb” likes all sports, especially fish- ing and other outdoor sports. He went most enjoyment, being with people. Ten- in for Student Council and freshman nis, Library Council, Hi-Tri Cabinet, Ex- ecutive Board, Council and baseball. The navy interests this man; he expects to make it his life work. EDWARD CARY SMITH Ted came to PHS from New Haven, Connecticut, this year. him in the aviation field; perhaps that’s why he is interested in aviation and auto- noyed by anything mobiles. Women drivers annoy him most. girls provide him HENRY P. SEGUIN “T dood it,’ exclaims ‘‘Hank,’’ who en- joys vacationing in the mountains. A member of the Chemistry Club, he finds that graduation will be his fondest mem- ory. Hotel management is his choice of profession. BETTY M. SHEING Pep Club, Typing Club, Hi-Tri, and War Stamp Committee are ‘Bet’s’’ high school activities. Training to be some- one’s secretary, she enjoys good plays, knitting and most sports. A future awaits “Swoose’s’’ ambition. include horses and ment. GEORGE SMITH “Smitty” plans to become a dentist, having been vice-president of Hi-Y, foot- ball first-aider, and football head man- ager while at PHS. Conceited people JOHN W. SHEPPARD Contact! And off into the skies in that flivver—that’s ‘‘Shep”’ in the future. forming in the Christmas program, build- ing model ships, sailing, and reading fill his spare moments. JOHN V. SMONIG bungalows is His other interests not an- Building skyscrapers or with the most “Julie” can really cook—or at least he is supposed to know how; he belonged to the Boys’ Cooking Club. Anyway, he in- tends to become a him the most enjoyment in life. Sports give Per- but enjoy- JEAN SNYDER “Jeanie’’ is one of our patriotic girls; she’s hoping to be able to join the SPARS. In the Knitting Club and Hi-Tri and out for archery, she’ll long remember the hay ride and the trip to New York with her history class. annoy him most, FRANCIS P. SORBO “Rope” is undecided about his future. One of our varsity baseball and football stars, he doesn’t like people who nag, but he certainly enjoys dozing now and then. RANDOLPH M. STELLE “Randy” goes for swimming and sail- ing in a big way. A member of the Chem- istry Club and Air Service Division of the Victory Corps, he’s interested in model building. Here is another air-minded fel- low whose future work is going to be aviation. M. ANNE STEWART Woe betide pessimists. They’re “Stew’s”’ Her smiling optimism glided into Student Council, Library and Music member of the Air Club, tennis, golf, hockey, and skiing. pet peeve. ESTEEEEVSOBELE Well ‘‘what d’ya know,’ Stelle is go- ing to continue Latin-American studies after high school. In Library Council, Typing Club, and on the Entree, she says that just seeing people happy gives her the most enjoyment in life. RUTH MARILYN STROM “Skippy” will always remember her first and last days in PHS—glad to get in and glad to get out! Planning for designing or social work, she was active in Hi-Tri, hockey, tennis, Sketch Club, Entree, and Milestone. THOMAS L. STRONG Aireraft holds a special interest for Tom; it’s one of his hobbies. He was a Service of Victory Corps and hopes to make a career in the Air Forces. He was also out for football and in the Boys’ Chorus. WILLIAM A. STAATS “Are you kidding?” says Bill who was a member of the Stamp Club. “Shh.” People who talk too much bother him. He enjoys roller skating and swimming und hopes to be a d-esel engineer. MARY ETTA L. SUTTON College will claim “Texie’’ after she’s through with PHS. Her interests lay in sports, Cheerleaders Club, Milestone, Hi- Tri, G.A.A., and Old Testament Club. Roller skating and bowling are tops, too, JOHN E. SWAYSLAND, JR. Jack’s activities include Pep Club, var- sity track, tennis, and Bond and Stamp salesman. tests know-it-alls and his hobby photographic effects. lawyer?” calls Jack. Squad, S.A.T. He de- is odd “Anybody need a [39] Pall We i i il Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. ALLEN SWEET feet don’t fit no limb,” says “Al,” who is best remembered for his work on the basketball and track teams. He hopes to become a pharmacist in the future. 4 . é Lis 6 IRVING SAMUEL TANZER “Happy Hour!” says ‘“‘Shmo” who was active in the International Relations Club, the Sea Service and Land Service Divi- sions of the Victory Corps. A classical musie fan, his ambition is to do forestry ae . WALTER E. TH¥ELHART “That I’ve got to see,” says ‘Walt,’ a member of the football, track, basket- ball, and baseball teams and an active member of the Senior Honorary Society and Air Service Division of the Victory work. Corps. He plans to be an aeronautical abt engineer. : FLORENCE TABER DORIS E. TAYLOR “Floppy”. dislikes the homework the “Dot” goes out for all sports and was teachers pile on but likes to keep up a member of the G.A.A. and Glee Club the morale of the boys overseas by writ- and Hi-Tri president and vice-president. ing to them. She was a member of the She likes music but dislikes catty girls hockey team and plans to do clerical and is undecided about the future. work after graduation. VIDA THICKSTUN BARBARA L. TINSMAN JOSEPHINE TORNABENE “Gee,” cries ‘Vi’? any time she can get Still undecided about her future, Dancing, collecting records, and driv- hold of something to eat. She plans to “Boots’’ was active in Student Patrol, ing the car are tops with ‘“Jo.’’ “Oh, take secretarial training. In PHS she Typing Club, Girls’ Leaders, Girls’ Chorus, brother’’ she shouts at backseat drivers was a member of the Cheerleading Club, went out for tennis, and was vice-presi- dent of the Pep Club. ASTON L. THOMPSON, JR. “Doc was a member of Hi-Y, Student and the Projection ing, and just being mischievous. work is her goal and chewing gum is the Couneil, Club. he plans to dentistry. RUTH FLORENCE TOWNSEND Junior play, Student Council, Usher Squad, co-captain of the cheerleaders, Motet and A Cappella Choirs have all kept “Ruthie” busy in PHS. Her, inter- ests center about riding, dancing, drama- ties, and her phonograph. She hopes to become a receptionist. Orchestra, He also went out for tennis and football. A collector of picture posteards, go to college and Hi-Tri, and was a homeroom banker. Her pet expression? You’ve guessed it, “Are you kidding?’ Nosey people be- ware; she dislikes them intensely. EVELYN most wonderful study her. ANN ALMA TRAMANTANO “Wach-a-tink ?”? Schmidt was active in Knitting Club, Girls’ Leaders Club and baseball. She likes going out with a gang of girls ‘‘so life won’t be so boring.” Nursing is her choice for a career. (her pet peeve). She was a member of Hi-Tri, and hopes to join the WAVES after graduation. Her fondest memory? Playing hookey for the first time. M. TORESCO “Fuzzy” likes drawing, skating, danc- Office in the world to —_ EORGE ANTHONY TURK George was sophomore treasurer and an active member of the Entree, Dramatic Society, and the Swing Band. He enjoys playing his trumpet. ice-skating, and ski- ing. In the post-war world, he plans to type in government service. ple EDWARD ARTHUR TRABILSY “Stop! I love it,’ says Ed, who was chairman of his homeroom and a mem- ber of the varsity football team. He en- joys hunting and all athletics. After the war, Ed plans to be an electrical engi- neer. HOWARD TROY “Howie” is an air-minded individual whose fondest memory of PHS is chang- ing from a lowly freshman to a high and mighty sophomore. Planning to be a machinist, he was fascinated by be- wildered freshmen looking for room num- HELEN A. TURNER “June” will be remembered best as the secretary of our junior and senior classes, but that’s just part of her interests. Li- brary Council, Thrift Council, G.A.A., Hi-Tri Cabinet, Greek Club, Girls’ Lead- ers Club, basketball, hockey, and arch- ery are also on the list. bers. ANN VAN BLAKE “Tt’s great ace!’ for “To” is going in for social work,now, and then settle down to housekeeping afterwards. Feminine gum chewers are her pet peeve. She spent much of her spare time in Child Psychology Club. MARY VELARD Mary has belonged to the Girls’ Chorus and Knitting Club. She likes to dance, roller skate and swim. In contemplating the future, she says “I want to be a bookkeeper.” DORYSE MAE VENABLE In school “Q.T.” kept busy by going out for hockey and basketball; outside interests of school singing [40] her and dancing. her choice after graduation. bell is her fondest memory of PHS. Nursing school is ELIZABETH WELLS VAIL A Cappella and Motet Choirs, Library Council, Student Council, Assembly Com- mittee, Usher Squad, Hi-Tri, and Mile- stone have rounded out Betty’s busy four years here. ‘“Smoley Hokes,” she cries. She wants to enter the diplomatic ser- vice. ELIZABETH W. VAN DER WOUDE “Betty” wants to be a policewoman on the New York force: She enjoyed being in Mr. Savage’s music class but abhors other people chewing gum, Her hobby is letterwriting to boys overseas, and she greets people with “Hi Babe!’ center around That 3:30 Activities tennis. JOSEPHINE VENTRIGLIA “Jo’s” happiest memories of her high school life are those five weeks of vaca- tion at Christmas, 1942. High-hat people annoy her most; swimming and tennis bring greatest enjoyment. She hopes to study nursing after graduation. EILEEN WALDRON After the war, Eileen hopes to travel and see the people of the world. She remembers the first day of high school when she felt as if she were “just going around in circles and getting nowhere.” included Knitting Club and “Nance” Council, Society, IRENE J. WANCZYK “Gee Whiz!’ comments Irene when she sees a conceited person; nothing annoys her more. She has fun bicycle riding and listening to Henry Aldrich and has taken part in Girls’ Chorus, A Cappella Choir, and Knitting Club. has been active served on the Hi-Tri worked on the Milestone Staff, Dramatic Pep Club, Program Chairman. and was NANCY CAROLYN WEGLAU in Student Cabinet, Assembly Wj AT THE SENIOR SUPPER [42] Identifications for second from left and second from right appear on second row. [Bot ye e pa F. ELWOOD Manas eat JEAN WENDELL JACK WILD Jean, who won't ever forget “all the “Wazz”’ enjoys camping and motor- J “Oink’’ hasn’t decided what he’s going swell dances,’’ was a member of the Li- cycle riding and loves to eat. He will to do in the future. We're sure he’ll be brary Council, Bond Committee, Mile- always remember his chemistry teacher, a success at anything. A member of the stone editorial staff, Typing Club, Hi- Mr. Kistler. He is planning to become Senior Band, he claims that eating and Tri, and Public Health Club. She enjoys an electrical engineer. sleeping are his favorite hobbies. knitting and dancing ,and plans to go to Katherine, Gibbs. ; ¥, ASG | ye, v) { ROBERT S. WHITE JEAN WIEDERHOLD ’ Busy is the word for ‘Wabbit.’ He Jean gets most enjoyment in life from was president of Student Council and her social activities. She has partici- F � Junior Class, member of Hi-Y, Victory pated in Hi-Tri, Orchestra, A Cappella f Corps Council, Senior Honorary Society, and Motet Choirs. Jean is known in PHS } Chess Club, and Math Club and was on for her piano playing and she hopes to if the soccer, cross country, and baseball eontirue study.nge at the Juilliard Schoot y teams. He is planning to be an electrical of Music. ¥ engineer, ELIZABETH ANN WILKS ELIZABETH S. WILLIAMS DeWITT WILLIS Betty’s fondest memories of her high Betty has served on the Library Coun- “All sports, especially tennis’ interest school days are the dances and the jun- cil for four years and has been active “Ace,” a fact easily proved when you ior play. Her numerous activities in- in Hi-Tri and out for hockey. Slow realize he’s played varsity tennis since cluded archery, Orchestra, A Cappella and walkers in the halls annoy her, for they his freshman year and varsity track Motet Choirs, Milestone, Dramatic Soci- seem to have no ambition. She plans to since his junior year. The business ety, Hi-Tri Cabinet, and Student Council secretary. AMOS JAMES WILLIAMS be a secretary. world is his aim in the future. VERDELLA WILLIAMS Amos loves boxing. Active in that “Verdi,” our prospective’ registered club, he has fought in the Gold Gloves nurse exclaims, ‘“‘Well, all rvight,’’ when contest to taste real amateur competi- at her lunch table. She enjoys reading tion. He enjoys other sports and was a and sports. but detests people who chew member of the basketball team and swim- After ming club, open night clubs. FRANK J. WILSON Frank ean qualify admirably for either shop or office work, and we’re sure that wh chever one he chooses he will be suc- the war gum in public. he wants to EARL WOODRUFF We'll remember Earl mostly for his work on the Card'nal baseball squad. His fine pitching helped the team win many JOAN ZEHFUSS Greek Club, Hi-Tri, and Victory Corps have highlighted Joan’s four years. Go- ing into designing or merchandising aft er cessful in. Baseball, Press Club, swim- games and we're sure he’ll be as success- school, she likes horseback riding, knit- ming and Auto Mechanics Club are the ful in later life. ting and dancing and enjoys “meeting activities that interested him. people and seeing new places.”’ MARJORIE A. WILSON AUSTIN WOLFE Marge was a member of the hockey Radio has many future prospects. team and Girls’ Leaders Club. This fu- “Curley” is one for the technical branch. ture telephone operator is peeved by He loves relaxation but noisy people people who try to be something they rouse his calm nature. Baseball and track aren’t. Her hobby is skating. are his sport interests. IRENE LOUISE BUXTON ANN MURPHY ARETHIA T. TUCKER This future nurse gets a lot of fun out Ann is bound for merchandising. F'rom “One never knows, does one?” asks of roller skating and swimming. She was her list of activities, Lost and Found “Areffer,’’ the man-hater. Active in Hi- a member of Hi-Tri. “I” says that con- Club, tennis, hockey, swimming, Pep, Tri, Old Testament Club, and _ hockey, ceited people annoy her most. She can Girls’ Leaders, and Child Psychology, she’s going to be a nurse and hopes to often be heard saying “I don’t know...” we can see how busy she’s been. She be fortunate enough to enter Lincoln enjoys meeting people. FOOD WAS FEATURED ... Hospital. [43] PROPHECY A blare of trumpets!! A roll of drums! The March of Time presents 1954 in review!! This year marks outstanding achievements in the fields of dairy farming, coal mining, and tree surgery!! We now take you back to that bleak day in January, when on a wind- swept ocean, the Good Ship “‘Lolly Pop,”’ after all hope had been aban- doned for her safety, sailed through all perils to anchor safely at Cedar Brook pond. The boat designed by that eminent naval architect, Ted Campbell, was commanded by the world renowned captain, Skipper Bob Tomson. The same month the world was startled to learn of the birth of sep- tuplets in the Plainfield Municipal Hospital. In charge was Dr. E. Gordon Glass, assisted by nurses Ann Caulfield, Madge Evans, and Jennie Frankowski. On hand to care for the harassed father was Dr. Vera Hooper, psychiatrist. Allen Sweet and Bill Hyland provided the phar- maceutical supplies. The infants were named after leading citizens of our country: Dick Mooney Jones, Carol Bronston Jones, Jack Shuster Jones, Betty Arthur Jones, Jane Lum Jones, Fulton Hines Jones, and Betty Wilks Jones. Bishop Corcoran officiated at the baptism. Movie fans all over the country were held in suspense, awaiting the decisions of the Academy Award judges. All awards went to the produc- tion of ““;DON’T SHOVE, JUST PUSH,”’ or ‘‘WILL SHE GET TO THE CAFE- TERIA BEFORE THE RUSH?” written by that Pulitzer prize-winning play- wright, Sallie Churchill. Also receiving awards were the stars, Phoebe Hardingham and Norman Kantor. Best supporting actress award went to Anne Stewart. March brought the annual Air Carnival held at Hadley Airport. Fea- tured event was the race between the plane, Cardinal Tiger, designed by Walt Thielhart, and piloted by daring Charlie O'Neil, against Marv Davidson’s The Plainfield Creeper, flown by aviatrix Doris Messler. A new world’s speed record was achieved. Judges were those well-known aeronautical engineers, Einer Hansen and Walter Hammond. ' Great men in the field of science, John Gee, John Hunting, and Bill Bray, combined their efforts to create that miracle of modern living— the Buttless Cigarette!!! The tenth anniversary of the Plainfield Junior Nite Club brought forth a glitteringly arrayed crowd to applaud a gala revue, featuring Eddie Roeth and his original ‘‘beat me Daddy with a boogie beat’’ band, w ith Larry Gambino at the drums, Pete Pasquarello at the bass fiddle and Betty Patterson swinging out the blues. A sparkling floor show starred the rhythmic tap of Vera Krogh and the tinkling keys of Cecil Sharpe. With the establishment this year of the International Federation for the Preservation of World Peace, also known as IFFTPOWP (pronounced ifftpowp) a closer understanding between the nations of the world was realized. This is due to the efforts of Betty Vail, Nobel Peace prize winner, David Jackson, professor of world economics, Estelle Sobel, authority on Latin America, and Andy Miller, traveler and adventurer. Foreign correspondents George Schropfer and Bob Okell covered the opening sessions. Thrills came fast and furious in the world of sports this year. Norm (Lefty) Rinehart pitching for the House of David surpassed all expecta- tions by winning 39 games and losing one! The spotlight of football was centered on Eddie Coughlan and Fury Ciarfello, who coached unde- feated, untied, unscored upon teams to victory. At Carnegie Hall Jean Wiederhold enthralled her audience by her brilliant performance at the piano. New names to appear on the Car- negie Hall Marquee were Bill Clarkson, oratorio soloist, and Louise Loizeaux, pianist, while Jane Schrampf and Nancy Flanders made their debut at the Met. As a climax to a year of successful accomplishment, voters went to the polls to select Bob White as their leader for the next four years in the White House, succeeding Greg Carty. And so, as it comes to all years, the end came to 1954. TIME MARCHES ONI!!! LOUISE NS . Ay yh P y AS So 7 DE VITALIS ig es. SG i KG CAROL BRONSTON Zinio pe My Gila is Lp y B WHITE 7 MOST LIKELY j TO SUCCEED | Ve Wy JANE. LUM NORMAN KANTOR a ie BEST ACTOR _ PHOEBE. HARD! NGHAM - BEST ACTRESS BILL BRAY AUSTIN WOLFE DICK MOONEY MOST NATURAL CAL en BLUSHERS pJ MOST TALKATIVE Wy, GREGORY CARTY BEST LOOKING C “CLASS CLOWNS | g Ba AM RUTH TOWNSEND FVELYN MC LINSKEY BEST DANCER BEST DANCER MOST VIVACIOUS ” JOHN GIBBON MOST DIGNIFIED JOYCE JOAN SAUNDERS AMOS WILLIAMS LOUISE LOIZEAUX TX ‘ ARTHUR CLARK VA i ay aoe GU, UNDIGNIF IED AV Sey cae 8 ING 4 b Gi Ap EDDY ROETH JARS | WSF % Se | A e SALLIE CHURCHILL | MOST TALENTED JEAN WIEDERHOLD ___ JEAN AscQenBuclti JUNIORS Junior Class Officers— Left to right: A. Kuhlthau, R. Neu, S. Carey, M. Shrager. The Junior Class of 1944 has come a long way since it first wan- dered up ‘‘Down”’ stairways back in 1941. Starting its third year right, the class presented the annual Junior Play on November 12 and 13. The play, ‘‘The Very Light Brigade,’’ was an entertaining comedy based on the humorous side of war on the home- front. Jean Aschenbach and Byron West will long be remembered for their delightful portrayals of the leading characters. Juniors made themselves known in all kinds of student organiza- tions. Harvey Rothberg worked as Student Council treasurer and Ellen Leavy as Student Council publicity chairman. On the athletic field other juniors made a name for themselves: Stan Madjeski, Chubby Bradley, and John Tierney in basketball; Armstead Robinson and Fred Dellaper- ute in football; and Jack Moody in track. A social affair in the spring and the Junior-Senior Prom were the principal activities that the students worked on as a class. Mrs. Eleanor Henderson, class adviser, loves to boast about her juniors consistently having as many people on the high honor rolls as the three other classes combined. The juniors love to boast about Mrs. Henderson and the fine job she has done. Leading this enterprising class are Robert Neu, president; Sterling Cary, vice-president; Alice Kuhlthau, secretary; and Marvin Shrager, treasurer. [48] Top picture: Homerooms 260, 266. Bottom picture: Homerooms 121, 341. Members of the junior class are: HOMEROOM 260: D. Fitzer, J. Fitzgerald, M. Fitzpatrick, D. Flammer, J. Frey, J. Furino, Z. Gabruk, T. Gallugzo, E. Gambino, W. Gardner, E. Garretson, M. Geiger, L. Gerber, H. Gerlach, R. Giddings, A. Giesecke, W. Giles, A. Goldstein, M. Gordon, G. Govlick, E. Hall, D. Hallad, J. Harvey, C. Henriksen, C. Heron, A. Hofstetter, J. Hogan, R. Howell, A. Hunting, A. larkowski, J. Ingraham, W. Ingram, C. Jackson, D. Jackson, D. Jacobs, D. Jackson, R. Jenson, B. Jonap, E. Jonas, B. Kamandy, G. Kane, |. Kaufman, N. Kearns, R. Kelly, W. Kennedy, R. Kleiner, H. Koegel, S. Kovacs, W. Kramer, W. Kreiger, E. Kufierman. HOMEROOM 266: R. McDonough, A. McGrath, B. McIntyre, E. McLean, E. McLinskey, L. Mentcher, H. Miller, H. Millson, B. Minarck, H. Mofsowitz, C. Mone, J. Moody, V. Muir, R. Munsie, E. Murray, O. Nagy, H. Neill, J. Nelson, D. Nestle, R. Neu, J. Noonan, L. Odle, H. O’Neill, E. O’Sullivan, J. Oszeyezik, S. Parello, W. Parker. HOMEROOM 121: E. Abrams, O. Adams, S. Allen, M. Allmond, E. Andrew, O. Andersen, J. Arrindel, J. Aschenbach, R. Bailey, B. Baker, S. Balogh, L. Bamonte, J. Banas, E. Banks, H. Banta, R. Barbara, S. Bartholomew, J. Baxter, L. Beal, E. Bancivango, S. Bannehr, W. Benwell, M. Blimm, J. Borman, G. Bost. HOMEROOM 341: T. Bianco, L. Brown, M. Bussell, F. Close, J. Daley, D. Davis, B. Drake, F. Hilditch, J. Rosencrans, C. Rosengren, R. Rosengren, H. Rothberg, C. Ruckstuhl, D. Ryshavy, P. Sable, M. Scelsa, N. Schmeyer, F. Schneiders, M. Schwartz, S. Schwartz, M. Shrager, R. Silverstone, E. Sincoff, M. Sloyan, A. Smith, R. Smith, J. Smonig, E. Snyder, M. Snyder, J. Sperr, L. Staih, E. Steinman, A. Stewart, N. Stewart, R. Stilwell, W. Stochel, W. Sulewski, E. Sullivan, A. Swiatek, A. Tagliaferro, G. Taynor, J. Tierney, A. Trimmer, J. Turner, M. Vano, L. Van Steen. [37] Ey Top picture: Homerooms 201, 263. Bottom picture: Homerooms 240, 311, 363. HOMEROOM 201: C. Armstrong, B. Boylan, G. Boylan, G. Bradley, A. Brennan, R. Briggs, W. Brighton, H. Brown, J. Brunner, I. Bryniarski, R. Burner, P. Burrell, J. Buy, W. Cahill, R. Cary, S. Cary, F. Calanese, R. Cazenueve, J. Chakoff, A. Chirojiane, C. Crist, R. Clark, T. Clendenin, D. Clokey, A. Colucci, F. Commune, M. Hultberg. HOMEROOM 263: A. Kuhlthau, G. Labadie, H. Lajewski, W. Land, D. Lane, M. Lanzara, E, Leavy, J. Leggett, R. Lentzsch, R. Leonetti, M. Leuchars, C. Levine, S. Levy, L. Levy, E. Lewis, M. Loeber, F. Losavio, M. Ludgate, M. Ludwig, H. Luthman, L. Lyons, S. Madjeski, N. Madsen, S. Marks, M. Marthaler, G. Mastrangelo, A. Mastroianni, M. Mau- hart, W. Mauney, H. McDonough, J. McEvoy, B. Miller. HOMEROOM 240: M. Cordrey, J. Cospito, E. Coyle, B. Cruver, J. Cusmano, M. Dachnow- ski, M. Darish, S. K. Davis, H. Day, G. Deats, J. Delaurier, F. Dellaperute, M. DelPapa, B. DeMilt, D. Disco, K. Doerr, C. Doughty, M. Doughty, J. Duffy, J. Dumas, E. Eddy, J. Ely, B. Farland, L. Farmer, J. Feinsilber, F. Fiederiein, J. Fisher. HOMEROOM 311: V. Nickenig, E. Payton, A. Pearl, S. Pearson, J. Penny, L. Perina, T. Perry, A, Petrella, A. Phall, K. Phillips, A. Pizzi, W. Polett, G. Polizzano, C. Pratt, F. Pranda, J. Prigge, E. Procacci, P. Procino, P. Raffaniello, P. Rapp, K. Reagan, R. Rhodes, R. Ridgway, B. Richards, E. Rose. HOMEROOM 363: L. Varner, D. Venable, A. Venezia, A. Vuolde, S. Walulik, C. Webb, C. Weiland, J. Weinstein, V. Williams, M. Woerner, J. Wolf, T. Zampella, J. Mintz, M. Smith, M. Velard, A. Velinsky, B. Walker, J. Wankow, D. Waters, D. Wean, G. Weil, R. Weiss, B. West R. Wilcox, J. Wilson, R. Wilverding, E. Woodruff, J. Worth, G. Zirnite. [50] SOPHOMORES Sophomore Class Officers Left to right; J. Norman, D. Allen, G. Stevens, J. Ring. They're still underclassmen, technically speaking, but looking at the Class of 1946, no one can say that they’ve acted in any way that wouldn't be a credit to an upperclass. At election time the class took on the serious business of selecting their leaders for the year. With a great deal of deliberation over the many candidates, the class came to the decision that Gerry Stevens should be president; Donald Allen, vice-president; Jo Anne Norman, secretary; and James Ring, treasurer. Among the names that kept this class in the limelight were Mary Bowie, who placed in the Latin-American Association Contest and Sam Colantuono, Walt Peterson, Tony Gatti, and Oliver Hubbard, who made the varsity football squad. Among the projects for which the class became known to the school was the selling of the megaphone pins and the decals. ‘ [91] 72 Top picture: Homerooms 131, 161. Bottom picture: Homerooms 211, 300, 251. HOMEROOM 131: D. Ahearn, H. Alexander, D. Allen, M. Allen, M. Arico, H. Aron, D. Artis, L. Ashton, S. Ashton, C. Bailey, J. Bailey, E. Baker, A. Ballome, B. Bareford, B. Barrett, B. Bassett, G. Baxter, T. Baxter, R. Beattie, C. Beck, B. Beekman, R. Bell, B. Ber- ger, S. Bernstein, R. Best, R. Berlin, P. Black, B. Blackwood, S. Bloom, G. Boch, B. Borsuk, M. Bottcher, M. Bowie, L. Bowser, J. Boylan, W. Brand, A. Brandt, B. Brick, P. Briggs, B. Brown, B. Brown, C. Brown, J. Brown, O. Brown, G. Browne, E. Florence. HOMEROOM 161: R. Brown, G. Bryan, A. Bush, F. Busker, H. Buttfield, L. Calaway, L. Caldera, M. Callahan, J. Campolattano, S. Capobianco, M. Cardie, J. Carter, P. Cass, P. Castellanos, J. Caulfield, R. Cavaliere, V. Cederberg, D. Chapin, B. Chapman, B. Cheatham, E. Cirello, A. Cohen, M. Cohen, L. Cohn, J. Colantuono, E. Collora, F. Commune, R. Conk- lin, M. Conshay, M. Constandi, M. Contreras, B. Cooper, Z. Cotapano, B. Coyle, B. Craige, S. Crane, M. Craige, B. Cumming, P. Curran, T. Curran, D. Cruver, S. Davis, J. Deady, J. Gross. HOMEROOM 211: J. DeAndrea, P. Dent, N. Diggs, J. Dillon, M. Dixon, D. Donnelly, C. Dorman, L. Doty, R. Doud, C. Downs, J. Downs, V. Drop, M. Esaldo, B. Esler, P. Evans, |. Falcucci, R. Falk, G. Ferraro, G. Finelli, R. Finelli, C. Fischer, G. Flannagan, M. Fleischman, M. Flis, M. Flynn, J. Folk, E. DeAngelis, M. DiGirolamo, B. Dunekack, R. Dunham, J. Eigler, P. Evans, J. Fallon, R. Firth, W. Fitzgerald, J. Fleischmann. HOMEROOM 300: D. Jarrett, R. Jarrett, A. Jembrysek, M. Jenkins, G. Jennings, W. Jen- sen, E. Johnson, E. Johnson, A. Johnson, C. Johnson, G. Johnson, |. Johnson, L. Johnson, R. Johnston, W. Johnson, B. Kalikow, H. Kaminsky, R. Kaminsky, H. Kaplan, J. Kastel, 1. Katz, H. Katzman, G. Keating, M. Keller, D. Kellberg, D. Keiley, M. Kelly, B. Kennedy, B. Kessler, G. Kleiner, R. Knight, W. Knight, M. Koegel, |. Korn, P. Kobrin, R. Koplowitz, N. Kircher, W. Kreger, D. Kriney, A. Korff. HOMEROOM 251: D. Hoddeson, R. Hamer, |. Hamill, E. Hamilton, D. Hansen, D. Han- zel, A. Harold, A. Hart, K. Hartpence, |. Harvilick, N. Harvey, G. Hayden, J. Haydn, W. Held, Jr., D. Henderson, S. Heron, W. Herring, P. Herres, M. Hires, S. Hirsch, M. Horton, R. Howard, J. Howe, A. Howell, M. Howeil, O. Hubbard, C. Hugel, M. Hunter, F. Hurajt, J. Jackson, C. Jacob, J. Jacob, M. Prince. [52] Top picture: Homerooms 331, 361. Bottom picture: Homerooms 360, 362. HOMEROOM 331: B. Bergquist, R. Bergquist, F. Kulesza, R. Manzelman, J. Marion, D. Marlar, G. Martino, R. Matzen, R. McAnerney, A. McCarry, L. McCarthy, J. McCracken, A. McDonough, E. McDonough, M. McGrath, M. McGunnell, W. McKenney, M. McMahon, K. McManus, R. McNulty, J. McNur, M. Meade, D. Merrill, L. Merrill, A. Meyers, C. Meyers, R. Meyer, D. Michie, C. Miller, J. Miller, R. Miller, J. Millman, J. Millman, F. Mirrett, C. Mitchell, C. Mitchell, C. Mobus, G. Moke, W. Moon, P. Moore, R. Moore, S. Moore, R. Muir. HOMEROOM 361: W. Hamilton, D. Minicozzi, P. Snydam, J. Staskewicz, J. Stephenson, G. Stevens, M. Stein, R. Stone, M. Strauss, G. Strom, T. Sullivan, E. Sutton, V. Sutton, R. Symington, R. Tagliaferro, W. Talbot, R. Thickstun, J. Thompson, H. Thompson, M. Tomaro, A. Tomaso, M. Tompkins, M. Tornabene, W. Towle, J. Tozzi, H. Trabilsy, D. Tribaldi, G. Trivett, M- Trotter, V. Tucker, D. Turner, W. Turner, G. Tyler, C. Vail, R. Vanderbeek. HOMEROOM 360: G. Santucci, J. Sarte, M. Sassonoff, N. Scherrer, D. Schiano, M. Schlichting, J. Schneiders, G. Schultz, H. Schwartz, M. Schwartz, D. Schweitzer, J. Scott, D. Seal, H. Seal, R. Selig, M. Shallow, J. Shapiro, M. Shea, R. Shields, B. Shumette, R. Siegel, C. Simpson, E. Sjostrom, S. Skolnik, F. Skove, J. Smalls, J. Sloyan, A. Smith, E. Smith, E. Smith, E. Smith, E. Smith, G. Smith, J. Smith, P. Smith, C. Smithson, H. Smonig, D. Snyder, V. Sorbo, C. Soriano, M. Specht, M. Spenelli, R. Statten, L. Stauffer. HOMEROOM 362: M. Vassallo, C. Venable, J. Vinci, C. Vittor, D. Vollmer, F. Waldron. J. Waldron, J. Wales, T. Wallenstein, R. Walter, E. Walters, W. Wendell, S. Weiss, P. Weisman, K. Whatley, B. White, E. Whitehead, M. Wichowski, R. Wiggins, M. Wilenski, D. Williams, J. Wilson, T. Wilson, B. Wolfe, J. Wolfe, W. Wolfe, A. Wolfson, A. Wood, R. Wood, S. Wood, W. Wright, E. Wynn, B. Youngman, J. Zaremba, J. Zarhardt, L. Zega, G. Zimmerman. [53] Top picture: Homerooms 250, 31, 361. Bottom picture: Homerooms 350, 351, 20. HOMEROOM 250: C. Fisher, D. Fort, W. Fort, G. Fox, M. V. Frank, R. Franklin, F. Free- man, S. Freeman, J. Fulton, J. Gabruk, M. Gallaher, K. Garlick, T. Gatti, D. Gavett, M. Gee, M. Geller, S. Genovese, J. Giacobbe, F. Gibbons, P. Gibson, W. Gifford, G. Glenn, L. God- dard, L. Goldberg, T. Goldbloom, D. Golden, S. Gordon, V. Graves, E. Gregory, F. Griffin, E. Grosch, J. Haley, N. L. Hall. HOMEROOM 31: J. Dow, E. Dwilleski, C. Ebel, E. Edelman, R. Feinsod, C. Fisher, J. Fisher, O. Freeman, J. Fritz, J. Gannacci, J. Gardner, R. Gary, G. Gearino, H. Gerhold, H. Guttridge, H. Haley, D. Hallard, L. Hammond, L. Hammond, A. Henry, D. Herbein, R. Herman, R. Holcombe. HOMEROOM 330: W. Kutznitzoff, A. Kyle, W. La Poe, D. La Rosa, E. Lattimore, W. Lattimore, J. Lavish, E. Lawton, G. Leader, F. Leahy, R. Leahy, E, Lee, M. Leone, S. Lewis, E. Lieb, D. Lilley, M. Litz, G. Loalbo, L. Lockhard, V. Locovitz, W. Lombardi, P. Long, D. Lubensky, O. Lundstrom, S. Lutz, T. Lyness, R. Lyons, J. Madison, T. Maher, F. Maloney, E. Manente, E. Mangione, L. Mango, J. Marring. HOMEROOM 350: A. Muller, E. Mullin, R. Murdy, J. Munzer, P. Nagengast, J. Nelson, M. Nevad, J. Nicholson, K. Neilson, J. Norman, M. O’Connor, H. Ohlweiler, J. Olmstead, J. Onorato, J. O’Reilly, N. O’Rorke, E. Ortman, H. Otani, M. Otranto, H. Overland, M. Paccione, J. Panetti, A. Paresso, F. Paeisi, G. Parson, D. Pastor, D. Patterson, R. Pauls, J. Payten, M. Pecyno, R. Pelletier, R. Peuri. HOMEROOM 351: F. Perree, F. Perry, W. Peterson, B. Phillips, B. Pinfield, W. Pirigyi, O. Polidori, V. Pond, A. Pope, R. Quelly, L. Randolph, M. Rauscher, J. Reilly, D. Renner, S. Repak, M. Restivo, R. Ricciuti, J. Rice, M. Riegel, J. Ring, M. Rita, A. Robinson, E. Robinson, V. Rohlfing, E. Rollerson, C. Rosa, D. Rosenbaum, T. Rosenson, J. Rosko, E. Roszko, R. Rothfuss, B. Rothschild, R. Rotondo, N. Ruby, C. Rush, L. Russo, L. Russo, R. Russo, C. Rycraft, N. Sachiar, R. Salas, C. Sanders, A. Santoniastaso, M. Santonastaso. HOMEROOM 20: J. Alexander, H. Allen, S. Belardo, C. Bicknell, A. Bomke, F. Bremmer, H. Browne, L. Calaway, N. Calhoun, W. Cartwright, C. Caulfield, R. Chabok, W. Chamber- lain, J. Clark, J. Collett, M. Coury, N. Creek, M. DeLucca, D. DiDario, T. DePaolo, O. Chandler, H. Ashley. [54] FRESHMEN Freshman Class Officers Left to right: S. Talbot, L. Pratt, J. Terril, E. Rosensweig. Who said the freshmen weren't leaders? That's not true about the Class of 1947! Despite their newness in Plainfield High School, the frosh have been foremost in everything they've tried! The class began by leading the whole school in the purchase of S.A.T.’s in September. Following up that success, a freshman homeroom led in the number of gifts given to the men at Camp Kilmer. As the leaders of leaders, the class selected Lew Pratt as their presi- dent, with Jean Terril, vice president; Shirley Talbot, secretary; Edward Rosensweig, treasurer. Other freshmen have become active members of the Entree, Student Council, and other school organizations. HOMEROOM 50: J. Agnone, M. Aiello, A. Allen, B. Anderson, B. Anderson, N. Archibald, L. Baker, W. Ball, M. Bamonte, R. Bannehr, R. Bantle, F. Barry, W. Battle, D. Beal, J. Beeching, A. Beil, D. Bennet, G. Bennet, T. Benwell, M. Bergen, M. Berliner, W. Berrier, P. Borden. PRINT SHOP HOMEROOM: T. Arico, J. Baughman, J. Caruso, R. Cederberg, J. D’Angelo, A. Di Dario, E. Dziegler, F. Eerber, L. Falconeri, W. Fialucci, L. Goode, R. Hart, H. Howell, J. Joyce, R. Kimble, T. Locke, P. Luthman, A. Ribor, C. Santanastaso, W. Smith, C. Surbo, W. Taylor, C. Thomas, D. Tibaldi. ELECTRIC SHOP HOMEROOM: W. Antini, R. Astheimer, C. Baldasarre, H. Banks, A. Bavosi, J. Blackford, S. Blackwood, P. Bonini, R. Burrup, J. Buccellato, A. Capparelli, V. Carniglia, R. Caswell, L. Ciufo, J. Comune, L. Cortez, A. Coscrosk, A. D’Angelo, T. Della- ventura, R. De Matthews, K. Denman, A. Dilello, R. McDonald. Homerooms 50, Print Shop, Electric Shop. [55] Top picture: Homerooms 231, 80, 90. Bottom picture: Homerooms 130, 151, 170. HOMEROOM 231: L. Day, J. Mehl, J. Meise, O. Melnik, J. Mendell, G. Merola, R. Middle- man, R. Midgley, B. Miller, J. Miller, M. L. Miller, M. M. Miller, M. Miller, R. Miller, R. Miller, E. Mliczek, A. Mohan, C. Mohan, B. Monde, J. Monsees, B. Moor, J. Moore, M. Moran, M. Morano, A. Morris, H. Morris, H. Mulvaney, J. Munro, T. Munsie, R. Murgas, J. Murphy, H. Nagengast, D. Nash, A. Natale, B. Newberry, I. Nissman. HOMEROOM 80: M. Bowie, S. Brady, C. Brass, J. Breckenridge, D. Brewer, W. Brisbin, M. Brown, L. Browne, B. Brundige, A. Bryniarski, M. A. Bunnell, D. Burrell, C. Cammer, C. Carman, B. Carter, C. Carter, R. Carter, E. Cecere, R. Cerritto, E. Chatel, J. Christian- sen, C. Clarke, G. Cohee, J. Coddington, D. Coletta, V. Calvin, C. Conner, C. Cortese, D. Coughlan, F. Counts, J. Coyle, P. Coyne, H. Cramer, D. Cuming, A. Cummins, J. Cunning- ham, F. Cutter, J. D’Agostino, E. Daley, J. Daley. HOMEROOM 90: B. Daley, L. Dame, M. Danciak, M. Danyus, J. D’Apisa, B. Davies, J. Davis, N. Deady, N. Demarest, |. De Matteo, L. Demler, P. De Santo, I. Di Dario, C. Diller, M. Doughty, S. Doughty, C. Doyle, R. Doyle, S. Drake, E. Derbey, V. Duff, N. Durrant, M. Eccleston, P. J. Eddy, M. Edelman, N. Eisenberg, A. Ermie, J. Enander, G. England, H. Erickson, D. Eshleman, B. Evans, R. Evans, R. Evans, R. Fagan, M. Faldon, A. Falzar- ano, W. Farmer, Jr., |. Feld, C. Feldman. HOMEROOM 130: S. Feldman, C. Ferradino, J. Ferris, P. Festante, J. Fetherston, A. Fischer, B. Flammer, W. Flanagan, L. Foley, R. Foley, L. Folk, J. Fosbre, D. Fotia, M. Frankowski, M. Frattaricolo, J. Frink, F. Gallo, A. Gelfond, P. Genavaro, M. Gerber, J. Gerlock, R. Germain, L. Gibson, C. Giddings, B. Giesecke, C. Giles, R. Gillman, L. Glaent- zer, H. Gleason. HOMEROOM 151: R. Bergrust, D. Brownhill, S. Golison, M. J. Gracely, S. Gray, G. Grif- fin, R. Grillo, J. Gross, D. Groszmann, E. Groves, M. Grunther, D. Gutman, D. F. Hall, N. Hamilton, S. Hammond, P. Harold, E. Harvan, H. Heiney, C. Herbein, G. Hill, H. Hipp, A. Hochheiser, H. Hocks, E. Hodge, N. Hodgson, M. Hoellerer, A. Hovel, A. N. Howe, R. Hoyt, C. Husko, E. larkowski, B. Inciso, C. Jacobs, K. Wendell. HOMEROOM 170: G. Hartman, A. Jacobsen, G. Jaeger, J. Jarvis, E. Jenkins, C. Johnson, L. Johnston, E. Jones, A. Jordan, G. Kaiser, J. Kale, A. Kaplan, M. Kaplan, J. Katz, S. Kaufman, B. Keating, D. Keiser, C. Kelso, L. Kennedy, E. Keily, M. Knerr, A. Kragh, R. Krasner, J. Kruman, A. Kurtzman, E. Kyle, J. Lafferty, A, Laing, W. Lamson, S. Lamastra, M. Lambert, L. Lang, J. Leak, H. Lebowitz, R. Lenord, A, Leone, J. Lepin, |. Lewand, V. Lewis, W. Lewis, F. Librandy, D. Li pscombe, J. Lizzi, H. Lockwood, S. Loizeaux, J. Lorton. [56] Top picture: Homerooms 270, 280, 320. Bottom picture: Homerooms 241, 262, 221, 60. HOMEROOM 270: J. Carmitchel, F. Scherer, H. Scherer, G. Schiller, J. Schmyer, B. Schott, T. Schumer, C. Sequin, L. Shankle, S. Shapiro, Sharpe, A. Sheehan, T. Shields, R. Shrager, E. Shuster, B. Sills, E. Simon, C. Sincoff, A. Sloyan, C. Smith, M. Smith, I. Spano, F. Squicciuvini. HOMEROOM 280: J. Sprager, F. Stills, R. Stroh, A. Sutter, S. Talbot, G. Tamponi, E. Tanzer, B. Tate, E. Taylor, V. Taylor, V. Taylor, B. Teeter, J. Terrill, A. Terry, B. Thomp- son, M. Thompson, D. Thul, J. Tierney, D. Tomezak, J. Toolan, K. Towle, A. Tumolo, M. Turi, G. Turk, R. Urquhardt, P. Vano, J. Vastino, R. Vaughn, W. Verderber, A. Vincent, V. Viviano, T. Wilson. HOMEROOM 320: S. Lagios, V. Tramantano, P. Wales, J. Walker, W. Walls, J. Walsh, H. Walulik, J. Warren, A. Waugh, E. Weber, R. Wechsler, J. Weiner, S. Weinberger, J. Wenzelberger, H. Whittington, A. Wild, L. Williams, S. Wills, P. Wilbert, B. Wilson, G. Wood, C. Wright, R. Wright, E. Wyckoff, C. Yancey, S. Zechendorf, T. Ziemienski, R. Zigler. HOMEROOM 241: G. Mastroianni, R. Neill, B. Neuwirth, S. Oszeyezik, M. Overland, H. Palmer, P. Parenti, E. Parisi, D. Parker, J. Parker, H. Paterson, P. Patterson, P. Peale, R. Pearyer, R. Pederson, J. Pellegrini, B. Pepe, E. Perry, J. Peterson, D. Petrella, A. Pier- son, A. Person, M. Persiano, J. Pilato, R. Poland, M. Pope, R. Post, B. Powell, M. Poucher. HOMEROOM 262: D. Heteji, L. Pratt, C. Price, M. Price, A. Prince, P. Proessel, R. Raab, H. Rauscher, F. Raipser, J. Redd, J. Regan, W. Renz, H. Reynolds, C. Rice, R. Rinehart, J. Rockford, C. Rogers, J. Rohlfing, L. Romanoski, M. Romanoski, T. Rosa, H. Rose, E. Rosenzweig, S. Rossky, W. Rounds, P. Ruddy, R. Rugen, F. Russo, J. Russo, C. Ryno, F. Santonastaso, B. Satter, N. Saunders, D. Schaefer, C. Quarantiello, A. Quilty. HOMEROOM 221: W. Coleman, L. Howell, R. Krasnick, M. Loukides, N. Lubeck, W. Mad- ison, J. Maguiness, D. Mahoney, V. Mandaglio, M. Manger, M. Mango, G. Manney, R. Manquiello, J. Mansolina, R. Marcus, J. Marsh, J. Martino, A. Matter, E. McAlick, J. Mc- Carthy, K. McDaniels, D. McDonough, J. McGarry, C. McIntyre, K. McKone, D. McNally, M. Medoff, G. Meeker. HOMEROOM 60: L. Bell, G. Cabbell, L. Campolattano, M. Cortese, F. Coords, G. Eggles- ton, M. Griffa, L. Hester, M. Ingram, B. Kenny, R. Liebenow, J. Manley, F. Meeker, M. Pasquarello, M. Pelligrino, C. Pierson, P. Richardson, D. Wedgeworth and J. Williams. [57] CLASS WILL To whom it may concern: We, the Class of 1944, depleted in man- power, rationed in sugar, and deprived of elevators, do hereby declare our last will and testament. To the future seniors: Privileges(?) To next year’s juniors: Standing for the first (2) time at a real bar (at the Junior Night Club.) . To the high and mighty sophomores to be: Congratulations on having survived their freshman year. A ladder to get off their high horse. To the new freshmen: No heckling from the sophomores, plus a shiny, new yo-yo, and our sympathy. To the faculty: The privilege of going UP the DOWN stairways. To Mrs. Texier: A cup of coffee to go with her sweetness. To Miss Moodey: A new lasso to catch stragglers in the hall. To Mr. Kindig: A bigger apron for serving at next year’s senior supper. To Mrs. Wotherspoon: A crop of students who will pass the fifteen minute tests the first time. To Mr. Hubbard: A scooter in which to get around the building. To Mr. Hauck: Double copy and translation. To Mr. Hoagland: A quieter office and shorter hours. To Miss Snyder: Priorities for black nylon stockings. To the janitors: A new sweeper. To the school: A telescope to see the menu from the end of the lunch line. Longer assemblies that go into third period. Sharp scissors to cut the red tape involved in getting passes. Fleece-lined gym suits. More of the faculty as trusting as Miss Whelan. And, above all, Peace in our time. In Witness Whereof, this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and forty-four, we hereunto attach our seal and fingerprints. CLASS OF 1944 catty Sot Sey Ly Yo, NK? 2S S QA Se ZG te Oe BA i= 02 8) Z S Ze WS Wy Bane So My AN Cras TUTTI witnessed by: Ruth Strom Shirley Feldman approved by: John “‘Hays’’ Hoagland, Office of Censorship [58] SG SSS SSS SW A.A'SASASAIASAEA.AE_ALAEAFA'ASAFA 039 STUDENT COUNCIL Council legislation came thick and fast during the past year. Highlights were the formation of a Junior Night Club, completion of two ‘'Triple Threat’? campaigns by the War Bond and Stamp Committee, and the adoption of a new constitu- tion. Early in September the officers, Robert White, president; Richard Mooney, vice-president; Eliza- beth Wilks, secretary; and Harvey Rothberg, treas- urer were itching to go. The council representatives were hardly elected when the council succeeded in obtaining a pennant for the high school field through the Board of Education. A date in September to be remembered is the twenty-fourth. At that time Bob White asked that the powers of the Student Council be defined. Afraid of a rubber-stamp council, he suggested that a new constitution be formulated and adopt- ed. Within a month the constitution was revised. Early in October the S.A.T. Campaign was suc- cessfully completed. October 19 was a red letter STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left to right: H. Rothberg, treasurer; R. White, president; E. Wilks, secretary; R. Mooney, vice-president. day as it was then that the BAA was dissolved and the Council’s Athletic Committee was substituted with Bob Lundstrom as its chairman. In the middle of the year Mrs. E. Reppert left for Washington and Mrs. B. Texier assumed her duties as faculty adviser along with Mr. W. Kindig, Mr. W. Held and Mr. G. Smith. The new year brought a successful S.A.T. band concert and several dances, but never to be for- gotten was the opening of the Junior Night Club. With this excellent record behind it the PHS Student Council moves on to the future with con- fidence! First row (left to right): Mr. W. Held, F. Meeker, S. Loizeaux, P. Callender, B. Vail, A. McGlone, C. Sincoff, E. Tanzer, A. Awe, M. Geiger, P. Wilbert, B. Giesecke, M. Moran, R. Pedersen, B. Erny, A. Runyon, M. Loeber, C. Bronston, M. G. Smith. Second row: H. Rey- nolds, M. A. Bunnel, A. Meyers, R. McDonough, J. Brunner, M. Coyne, B. Larson, N. Weglau, E. Arthur, E. Moore, J. Weinstein, M. Darish, B. Banks, J. Rosenkrans, M. Dixon, E. Smith, W. Hart, B. Wilks. Third row: J. Ring, G. England, R. Lundstrom, J. McCarthy, R. White, J. Keating, L. Hammond, R. Chabok, Mrs. B. Tex- ier, G. Stevens, S. Cary, R. Ridgway, J. Corcor- an, T. Chappell, S. Par- ello, L. Pratt, S. Heron. Fourth row: H. Otani, R. Neu, T. Loizeaux, H. Rothberg, R. Mooney, H. Day, P. Borden, W. Wolfe, T. Fort, D. Cha- pin, G. Keating, Fifth row: M. Davidson, G. Carty, J. Buccelato, C. Nagengast, R. Gid- dings, L. Rothberg, B. Bray, A. Thompson, W. Brand, F. Fosbre, G. Weiss, H. Abrams. “We are the Plainfield Victory Corps...” To the lively rhythm of its theme song, the Victory Corps surged ahead to greater achievements that will help bring the war to a speedy and victorious conclusion. Although only two years old, the group carries out a tremendous amount of activity under four divisions: land, sea, air, and commnuity service. In the Land, Sea, and Air Service Divisions, the boys are prepared for future military service. The Sea Service is directed solely by student leaders who aid the members in studying maps, knots, codes, and naval terminology. A course in pre-flight aeronautics, explained by movies and leaders from the junior and senior groups of the Air Service Division, was offered to any student who wanted to join that division. VICTORY CORPS COUNCIL eftuntOmricgint a: Erny, S. Churchill, R. Okell, G. Andy, D. Mooney, M. Evans, B. White, J. Frey, J. Ring. [61] VICTORY CORPS STAMP AND BOND COMMITTEE First row, (seated): S. Feldman, P. Krohn, R. Baron, K. Otani, D. Gavett, S. Bannehr, B. Cumming, J. Folk, E. Walters, G . Henry, J. Saunders, P. Callen- der. Second row: R. Salas, H. Buttfield, J. Wendell, J. Ely, B. Boylan, S. Bartholomew, M. Parry, N. Dawley, M. Gee, R. Bannehr, J. Fetherston. Third row: B. Brand, S. Gordon, J. Corcoran, M. Riggin, J. Hogan, R. Schmeyer, and J. Gee. Covering a multitude of activities was the Com- munity Service Division. One group did clerical work for CDVO and allied organizations. Forty- six senior and junior girls worked on surgical Greeting visiting A scrapbook committee kept a permanent record of dressings for the Red Cross. servicemen was the duty of the receptionists. the PHS boys in service. One of the vital activities of the Victory Corps was the work of the War Stamp and Bond Com- mittee. The ‘Triple Threat,’’ the ‘‘Treasure Hunt,”’ the purchase of a training plane—all these were special drives sponsored by this group besides its regular job of selling bonds and stamps each week! And thus the PHS Victory Corps marched on its way! 4 SENIOR HONORARY SOCIETY Ever notice a small red, blue and silver pin that some of the students wear? That pin means membership in the Senior Honorary Society, one of the highest honors that seniors can attain. The Senior Honorary Society was organized just a year ago in order to have a group of students who are recognized leaders to serve where needed at school activities. At the same time an appoint- ment to this society would be a reward for pupils having an outstanding school record. Under the able supervision of Mr. W. Held and Mrs. B. Texier, the fifteen boys and fifteen girls have acted as receptionists in the front hall, have given assistance in the halls and cafeteria during lunch hour, and have served as ushers at various school functions. A one-act play was presented in an assembly program in May. This year’s officers were Robert Lundstrom; pres- ident; Richard Mooney, vice-president; Flavia An- derson, secretary; and Theresa Horel, treasurer. USHERS First row (left to right): J. Shallow, F. Anderson, N. Casserly, A. Caulfield, L. Higgins, C. Bronston, M. Evans. Second row: M. Ring, T. Horel, E. Vail, P. Callender, E. Schlichting, H. Guttridge, A. Runyon, E. Moore, J. Saun- ders. Third row: J. O'Neil, J. Swaysland, D. Henriksen, R. Pittard, R. Neumann. [62] SENIOR HONORARY SOCIETY First row (left to right) : Baron, F. Anderson, DD. Lotz (32 ) bum.) KE. Moore, J. Lock. L. Hig- gins, D. Cordrey, T. Horel. Second row: Mr. W. Held, T. Campbell, E. Arthur, R. Buzzard, C. Bronston, V. Campolat- tano, E. Schlichting. M. Carter, R. Okell, P. Pas- querello. Third row: W. Thielhart, J. O’Neill, W. Bray, G. Glass, R. White, R. Lundstrom, A. Hammon, J. Gee, M. Riggin, Mooney. USHERS You see them every assembly. They are the students who open the doors and lead your class to its proper place with a minimum of trouble. You know whom we mean—the Ushers. The squad is a co-ed group of thirty seniors, with several substitutes, under the direction of Miss G. Moodey. The new ushers, chosen from a list of appli- cants by the faculty, begin work at Commence- ment and the closing assembly of their junior year. This group has a job many people envy; they te!l people where to go! LIBRARY COUNCIL § First row, left to right: J. Cunningham, B, Neu- wirth, D. Coletta, E. Cecere, H. Nagengast. Second row: Miss J. Miller, R. Polys, J. Tur- ner, M. Coyne, E. Hall, M. Ring, T. Rosenson, Miss C. Moraller. Third row: E. Mangione, P. Coyne, E. McLean, M. Dixon, B. Moor, M. Ce- cere, A. Wolfson, B. Sat- ter, F. Bradshaw, J. Wales, D. Jarrett, W. Turner. Fourth row: H. Hipp, M. Scelsa, R. Goldsmith, M. Cardie, B. Flammer, S. Drake, H. Guttridge, R. Hallock, E. Wynn, M. Hires, W. Clarkson, B. Jarrett. One of the oldest organizations in the school, the club has a twofold purpose. First, its members, through programs, trips, and service, become familiar with the duties of library management and learn the use of materials housed there. Second, the members have an opportunity to serve the school by assisting in the library. Under the able leadership of Mary Coyne, president; June Turner, vice-presi- dent; Marjorie Ring, secretary; and Eva Hall, treasurer, such projects as the Victory Book Campaign, National Book Week Celebration, and the Annual Faculty Book Tea were sponsored. Miss J. Miller is the adviser, assisted by Miss C. Moraller. GREEK CLUB Who said Greek is dead? There are thirty-three members of the Greek Club who are proving that it is very much alive. They are so interested that they come once a week for a full class period be- fore school to learn this ancient language. Only juniors and seniors who have passed two years of Latin are permitted to enroll in the course, which is extracurricular and carries no credits. The students are finding that the class is really valuable in increasing their power in the use of English and vocabulary. Mr. W. Held is the leader of the group. They say you can’t keep a good man down, and this must apply to Greek! First row, left to right: B. Boylan, S. Levy, M. Ludgate, M. Cordrey, E. Snyder, L. Mentcher. Second row: H. Levy. S. Bannehr, J. Zehfuss, Mr. W. Held, B. Patterson, S. Schlichting, W. Held. Third row: K. Davis, R. Rothberg, E. Levy, M. Copeland, R. DeMeza, R. McDonough, J. Corcor- an, A. Hunting. Fourth row: D. Cordrey, S. Bartholomew, dD. Pfaff, R. Neu, S. Church- ill, J. Wolf, M. Marthal- er. CHOIRS Only a small group, but what music! The Motet Choir is a small club of selected upperclass mem- bers of the A Cappella Choir. These girls devote an extra period a week to their singing. Under the direction of Mrs. M. Searles, they usually appear at functions that desire a small group. The house lights dim, Mrs. Mildred Searles raises her hand and — presto — heavenly music is pre- sented to us by the A Cappella Choir! The A Cappella Choir has had a very busy year, with the girls receiving many invitations to sing for MOTET CHOIR various community organizations. Their outside calendar included programs at the Netherwood- Maxson P.-T.A., the Monday Afternoon Club, the Old Guard, the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, the First Park Baptist Church, as well as six appearances at Camp Kilmer. Lighter music was featured by the girls this year. “When Day is Done,”’ ‘‘Blue Skies,’’ and ‘‘A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody” are just a few of the songs the group has added to its repertoire. Louise deVitalis and Marion Wilenski shared soloist hon- ors, and Louise Loizeaux did an excellent job as accompanist. First row (left to right): M. Cordrey, S. Levy, V. Franke, J. Anderson, M. Holcombe, G. Daval, J. Thompson, J. Onorato, Mrs. M. Searles, P. Kobrin, Townsend, A. Rapalje, M. Wilenski, J. Wiederhold. V. Campolattano, M. Bowie, E. Henderson, R. Second row: F. Jones, M. Geiger, L. Beal, E. Eddy, D. Lotz, L. Loizeaux, S. Crane, M. Walter, G. Zimmerman, C. Fisher, M. Schlichting, J. Marion, A. McGlone, M. Parry, B. Patterson, M. Prim, C. Heron, P. Briggs, H. Hetfield, B. Boylan, P. Black. Third row: L. deVitalis, D. Cordrey, D. Howell, D. Hallad, E. Schlichting, J. Folk, D. Gavett, M. ore bham, M. Mathaler, L. Farmer, J. Lum, M. Evans, D. Henriksen, B. Cutter, F. Gibbons, H. Gerlach, Vail. B. [64] A CAPPELLA CHOIR First row (left to right): L. Folk, N. Saunders, B. Shuster, R. Miller, M. Shallow, M. McGunnell, J. Jarvis, L. Shankle, M. Lattimore, E. Sutton, A. Morris, J. Downs, Downs. Second row: G. Tyler, A. Cummins, P. Eddy, C. Giddings, I. DeMatteo, M. Bamonte, R. Bantle, R. Raab, J. Walsh, K. Mohan, G. Turk, E. Skatel, ©. Jacobs, B. Coyle, N. Demarest. Third row: S. Kellberg, L. Brown, E. Robinson, L. Gibson, C. Sequin, M. Romanoski. P. Paterson, D. Beal, H. Cramer, Middleman, M. Eccles- ton, J. Coddington, J. Gerloch, C. Beck, R. Doud. Fourth row: M. Cordrey, SS Levy, Ve erankes J. Anderson, M. Holcombe, G. Daval, J. Thompson, J. Onorato, Mrs. Searles, P. Kobrin, V. Campollat- tano, M. Bowie, E. Hen- derson, R. Townsend, M. Wilenski, J. Weiderhold. Fifth row: F. Jones, M. Geiger, L. Beal, E. Eddy, D. Lotz, L. Loizeaux, S. Crane, M. Walter, G. Zmmerman, C. Fisher, M. Schlichting, J. Mari- A. McGlone, M. B. Patterson, M. Prim. |'GS)) Heron, ))E. Briggs, H. Hetfield, B. Boylan, P. Black. Sixth row: L. de Vitalis, D. Cordrey, D. Howell, D. Hallad, E. Schlicht- ing, J. Folk, D. Gavett, M. Kornblum, M. Mar- thaler, L. Farmer, J. Lum, M. Evans, D. Hen- riksen, B. Cutter, F. Gibbons, H. Gerlach, B. Vail, B. Brundige. First row (left to right): J. Reagan, P. Ammerman, E. Steinman, Mr. C. Dunavan, J. Fulton, D. Rounds. Second row: H. Seal, P. Burrell, M. Cohen, F. Perry, R. Chabok, B. Ball, C. Rycraft. Third row: S. Davis, M. Sassanoff, E. Edelman, E. Rosko, B. Wendell. First row (left to right): C. Fagg, S. Cary, J. Nelson, B. Baker, A. Schultz, P. Vinci, A. Miller, S. Boghdan, R. Munsie, H. Ohlweiler. Second row: A. de- Vitalis, J. Rohlfing, J. Golison, J. Nelson, N. Madison, L. Ham- mond, C. Smithson, G. Boghdan, R. Jen- sen, G. Carty. Third row: R. Cas- well, A. Black, H. Banks, T. Strong, D. Doyle, S. Rohrback- er, G. Rosenbaum, M. Taylor, S. Sack. PROJECTION SQUAD A movie to be shown in 360! Call on Mr. C. Dunavan’'s Projection Club! These students, about twenty in number, operate all kinds of visual aid equipment for classroom use. They occasionally put on a show in the auditorium for the whole school. Biggest project of the year for the club was the it presented after school raise money. ‘‘Keep 'Em Flying” with Abbott and movie one day to Costello was a hilarious success. BOYS’ CHORUS Just singing for fun—that’s the purpose of the newly organized Boys’ Glee Club. Not intended to meet the rigid requirements of voice testing and selecting trained voices, it is open to anyone wishing to sing. The boys meet once a week under the direction of Mr. C. Andrews and sing folk and light classical music. [65] BAND On the football field, during assembly pro- grams, on the stage while giving a concert, the PHS Band wins cheers for its stirring music. With approximately sixty-five members and in- strumentation complete for all types of concert work, the band is re ally a full symphonic organi- zation. The members rehearse daily, practicing on a large variety of music. ‘Keep busy’’ seems to have been the motto for the Band this year. Not only did it play for the home football games, at numerous assembly pro- grams, give an S.A.T. concert and a Band Uniform Fund Concert, it also was featured at many func- tions of community interest — rallies, parades, concerts. In full dress uniform, with the Twirlers in front, the PHS band is one of the most colorful groups in school life. Ze First row (left to right): L. Gerber, G. Glass, B. Bray, P. Weiseman, P. Pasquarello. Second row: B. Kyle, W. Held, A. Hammon, B. West, C. Sherego, L. Gambino, T. Gatti, D. Flammer. SWING BAND “By” West plays soft and sweet on his trumpet, Dave Flammer beats out the rhythm on his drum— The PHS Swing Band is giving its best for an as- sembly program! The Swing Band is a complete dance band, organized not only to provide enjoyment for members and the rest of the school, but also to train instrumentalists in the modern style of play- ing popular music. BAND Flutes — J. Shapiro, M. Gerber; Oboe—N. Sachar; Clarinets — R. Briggs, L. Folk, R. Klemm, D. Voll- mer, B. Wolfe, B. Brundage, S. Wood, Ja mozzi, GC. Balda- sarre, D. Artis, H. Kaplan, J. Beeching, F. Merritt, M. Madi- son, M. Browne, R. Bannehr, |. Feld, A. Wild; Bass Clarinet —G. Glass. Alto Saxophones — L. Gerber, W. Bray; Tenor Saxophone — P. Weiseman; Bari- tone Saxophone — N. Scherer; Percussion — A. Mattei, W. Renz, D. Patterson, J. Waldron, W. Ken- nedy, K. Reagan, D. Flammer. Cornets — B. West, A. Hammon, D. Nes- tle, O. Anderson, R. McAleer, R. Mundy, M. K. Schlichting, J. Baxter, R. Parker, J. Wild, D. Wroten, A. Cherego; French Horns — J. Folk, M. Poucher, R. Murgas, R. Smith; Trombones — B. Kyle, W. Held, N. Jones; Baritone — S. Jones; Tubas — G. Weiss, D. Williams, J. Wankow; String Basses — P. Pasquarello, A. Gatti; Vibraharp — J. Rosenkrans; Alternates — C. Boise, C. Clark, J. Fallon, R. Marcus, E. McCrea, N. Nichols, H. Reynolds, D. Snyder, J. Weiner. ORCHESTRA Vibraharp Ensemble, left to right: M. Schlichting, Mr. D. Brown, J. Rosenkrans, V. Franck, L. Beal. The final chord—and the audience bursts into applause! The PHS orchestra has just played the last number in its public concert and made another great success. The orchestra has a very definite purpose: to train instrumental players to enjoy orchestra music and to teach them to appreciate classical music. The orchestra participated in many assembly programs in addition to the con- cert. One musical unit that was made up from members of the Orchestra was called the String Vibraharp Ensemble. It consisted of five violins, a violincello, a piano, and a vibraharp. Besides assisting the orchestra at its concert and assembly pro- grams, this group has played frequently for outside organizations. ORCHESTRA VIOLINS: L. Beal, H. Cramer, M. Frattarullo, B. Gibson, C. Giddings, C. Henriksen, D. Henriksen, G. Labadie, R. Miller, R. Pederson, M. Strauss, M. K. Schlichting, A. Trimmer, L. Oainer, J. Wenzelberger. VIOLA: C. Bronston. CELLOS: D. Beal, M. Fitzpatrick, M. Madison, P. Moore, J. Smith. BASS: M. J. Blimm, M. Mauhart, P. Pasquarello. FLUTES: D. Cordrey, M. Gerber. CLARINETS: R. Briggs, B. Thompson. CORNETS: R. Cerritto, D. Nestle, B. West. TROMBONES: W. Held, E. Kyle. DRUMS: T. Curran, D. Flammer, O. Sorbo. PIANO: O. Franbe, F. Gibbons, N. Hamilton. VIBRA HARP: J. Rosenkrans, = [67] DRAMA CLUBS Miss R. LeFevre’s Dramatic Society has had a very busy year. Several junior members took part in the Junior Play—a great success! ‘‘The Heavens’ Declare,”’ presented as a Christmas play, brought the solemn beauty of the season to all who saw it. Members of the club and the drama class helped in giving the entertaining fantasy, ‘‘For Heaven's Sake,” on behalf of the Fourth War Loan Drive. Every Monday a group of freshman girls met to discuss plays, current on Broadway, and planned to attend three before the end of the year. In addition to studying the theater, the club members aimed to improve their appearance and learn the art of make-up and good grooming. Mrs. H. Strauss was their adviser. MRS. WESTPFAHLS’ DRAMA CLUB First row (left to right): T. Schumer, M. Smith, J. Agnone, D. Gutman, C. Cabbell, D. Brower. Second row: B. Sills, C. Rogers, C. Ferrodino, J. Schott, B. Schott, M. Morgan, R. Shrager. Third row: D. Groszmann, A. Jordan, M. Miller, T. Rosa, S. Shapiro, J. Terrill, G. Schiller, C. Sin- ecotf, B. Newberry. DRAMA SOCIETY First row (left to right): J. Aschenbach. A. Awe, B. Wilks, J. Norman, N. Weglau, M. Marthaler, P. Hardingham. Second row: H. Abrams, G. Greenblatt, D. Butterworth, G, Leader, C. Pratt, Joan Brunner, A. Kuhlthau, A. Rubel, M. Kornblume. In rear: B. Brown, I. Kaufman, N. Harvey, B. Land, J. Frey, H. Brown. A model set construction—that’s the product of the work of this Drama Club! Guided by Mrs. M. Westpfahl, the freshman group has enjoyed an interesting and instructive season. Besides discussing plays, the art of make-up was a favorite topic at club meetings and the glamour of the stage was brought close to home. Officers of the club were Barbara Schott, presi- dent; Robin Shrager, vice-president; Gertrude Schil- ler, secretary; and Anne Jordan, treasurer. MRS. STRAUSS’ DRAMA CLUB First row (left to right): A. Mohan, J. Moore, C. Wright, J. Kruman, N. Archibald. M. Doughty, R. Krasner, A, Laing, M. Turi, C. Feldman. Second row: I. DiDario, S. Zeckendorf, M. Moran, M. Loukides, L. Campallatano, H. Lebowitz, H. Grunther, S. Weinberg, J. Katz. Third row: L. Dame, J. Peterson, A. Howe, B. Wilson, P. Mauger, L. Baker, V. Lewis, M. Price, F. Meeker, J. Maguiness. Fourth row: M. Knerr, I. Lewand, J. Davis, M. Frankowski, R. Fagan, M. Danciak, M. Griffa, L. Kennery, A. Gleason. “Get mad.... get madder!’’ shouts Miss Ruth Le Fevre shaking her fists and seeming boiling mad. Walt Thielhart then shouts his lines with the ferocity of a professional “pug.” “Splendid,” says our direc- tor. Presented on March 16, 17, and 18, the senior class production of “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” was a huge success, a sellout. This comedy-fantasy starred Walter Thielhart as Joe Pendleton, who had lost his body before he was dead through the error of the messen- ger from heaven, enacted by Charles Leggett. Bob Lundstrom played the title role of Mr. Jordan. Bob White and Ruth Townsend headed the sup- porting cast as the lovers and murderers around which the plot evolved. The remainder of the sup- porting cast included Eloise Schlichting, Seymour Sack, Jane Davis, Doris Pfaff, Anne Stewart, Betty Erny, Frank Fosbre, Randolph Stelle, Ralph Hallock, Robert Okell, Robert Lippman, Irwin Mirkin, Marvin Davidson, and Dale Carlisle. Also Gene Andy, Sallie Churchill, John Gee, Dick Mooney, Mary Sutton, John Smonig, Norman Kantor, Eleanor Moore, Beverly Bolen, Marjorie Prim, and Joan Zehfuss. CLASS PLAYS “You mean you’ve promised to marry THREE boys, Peggy?” “But, Mother, | only wanted to help the war effort.” And “The Very Light Brigade” went on hilariously till the last curtain. The story of the escapades of the the very warminded Peggy Richardson, Jean Aschen- bach; her family, father, John Frey and mother, Mildred Mathaler; and her “Brigade” members Alice Chirojiane, Lois Beal, Pauline Moore; with Nancy Pat Harvey as Georgia Brown, Alice Kuhlthau as Marion Haslip, and Evelyn Snyder as Viola Saun- ders; kept the audience in howls of laughter. Other members of the cast were: Spike Tanner, Peggy’s friend, Byron West; Lt. Bill Sparks, USAAF, Dennis Butterworth; Private E. Clark, Joe Fitzgerald; Jake Brooks, the sheriff, George Zirnite; Virginia Wade, Sally Bartholomew; Kate Smith, Albina Smith; Ted, Bob Munsie; Jimmy, Bob Brown. SENIOR PLAY Seated in front (left to right) 3 Me Prim, R. White, R. Townsend, W. Thielhart, E. Schlichting. Standing (left to right) : G. Andy, S. Churchill, J. Zehfuss, M. Sutton, R. Stelle, B. Erny, R. Hal- lock, A. Stewart, R. Ok- ell, I. Mirkin, N. Kan- tor, S. Sack, F. Fosbre, D. Carlisle, C, Leggett, M. Davidson, R. Lund- strom, R. Lippman, J. Davis, E. Moore, D. Piatt. JUNIOR PLAY Seated in front (left to right): M. Marthaler, A. Kuhlthau, R. Brown. Back row (left to right) : E. Snyder, D. Butter- worth, N. Harvey, J. Fitzgerald, A. Chiroji- ane, H. Abrams, L. Beal, G. Zirnite, A. Smith, R. Munsie, S. Bartholomew, B. West, J. Aschenbach, J. Frey. Photos by Howard Rowe TRI-HI-Y Tri-Hi-Y is the latest addition to the Y.M.C.A. clubs for high school youth. Originating out of a discussion meeting of eight high school boys and girls on October 19, 1943, the club provided weekly activities of a social, educational and re- ligious nature. Business meetings were held on the first Wednesday of the month while ot her Wed- nesdays found the ‘“‘gang”’ at the ‘‘Y ’ for dancing, movies, discussions meetings and speakers. Tri-Hi-Y, the first Co-ed High School group to be formed in the Y.M.C.A., puts its services at the disposal of the school and the community. Its platform is Cooperation, Tolerance, Growth and Vision. Good scholastic standing is a prerequisite to becoming a member. Officers of Tri-Hi-Y are president, Marguerite Russo; vice-president, Garret Keating; secretary, Doris Gaveitt; treasurer, Edward Lieb; and chap- lain, Donald Lilley. Membership in Tri-Hi-Y is open to any High School boy or girl who accepts the club purpose and platform. First row (left to right): A. Johnson, M. Nevad, J. Fisher, M. Russo, V. Krogh, J. Penny, J. O’Brien, L. Baxter. Second row: E. Ortman, E. Lieb, S. Mullen, A. Krogh, L. Doty, W. Towle, M. Scelsa, J. Fisher, E. Lewis, D. Hallard, D. Lilley. First row (left to right) : D. Parker, F. Cutter, J. Miller, W. Farmer, G. England, G. Smyth. Second row: T. Loizeaux, W. Herring, R. McLeod, R. Mooney, H. Day, R. Vanderbeek, J. Prigge. Third row: R. Dunham, D. Nestle, W. McKenney, W. Held, J. Keating, R. Neu, R. Kriney. Fourth row: R. Rugen, D. Chapin, D. Wean, G. Stevens, A. Bryniarski, D. Snyder, P. Castella- nos. LEADERS’ CLUB In the fourteen years since its organization, the Junior Leaders’ Club has ac- cepted one hundred ninety-nine members, of whom over two-thirds are serving their country. The basis for all club work is the development of spirit, mind and body. Spiri- tual instruction is a weekly half-hour course on a chosen book of the Bible. The boys’ minds are developed by lectures given by Dr. W. Day and Mr. H. Banta. Twice weekly the boys strive to develop their bodies through heavy gymnastics and cal- isthenics. Not the least bit one-sided, the Leaders’ Club have a full social calendar con- sisting of dances, gymnastic exhibitions, and banquets. Awards are given to the most outstanding members at the end of each season. Tuesday nights find the Hi-Y boys gathered to- gether at their weekly meetings. Maybe they're listening to a guest speaker, or watching movies, but whatever it is, the Hi-Y boys are having fun! Some of the special programs this year were a spaghetti dinner, a bicycle trip, the annual spring dance, and an exciting basketball game with the Moorland Hi-Y. In a more serious vein is the purpose of the club —to promote and encourage activities between the ‘‘Y’’ and the High School. HI-Y First row (left to right) : R. Bannehr, J. Fether- ston, R. Lentzsch, J. Gee, R. Lundstrom, G. Carty, B. Beattie. Second row: F. Freeman, D. Merrill, H. Reynolds, D. Cumings, S. Allen, D. Michie, D. McDonough, R. White, Mr. G. Smith. Third row: E. Collora, R. Foley, T. Fort, P. Smith, C. Mobus, T. Sullivan, J. Ring, J. O’Neill. MOORLAND BRANCH First row (left to right) : H. Haley, secretary; G. Smith, vice - president; S. Cary, president; A. Thompson, treasurer; F. Perry; B. Brighton, R. Pittard. Second row: T. Brown, D. Smith, F. Stills, A. Robinson, J. Wales, P. Evans, R. Wright. Third row: C. Carter, O. Hubbard, D. Turner, H. Palmer, B. Anderson. HI-Y Dances! Skating parties! Dramatic presentations! Those are some of the outward results of the Moorland Hi-Y. portant purpose than just pleasure. It seeks to But the group has a more im- train each boy for the position he will take in the future world, and to accomplish this objective, there are speakers and various conventions the boys may attend. The Hi-Y has come a long way since the first meeting in 1942. HI-TRI To most PHS girls, Friday night from 7:15 to 8:15 means a time to get together at the Y.W.C.A. for a good time. The meeting is opened by the singing of ‘The Lord is in His Holy Temple.’’ After the usual business, the meeting is turned over to a guest speaker or to a program planned for that evening. Good companionship is the spirit that pervades the meetings and this spirit has been increased greatly this year by the series of ‘Open Houses.”’ Hi-Tri teaches the girls to face life squarely and to find and give the best, a purpose of which the importance is ever growing. i i ‘ : : ; ‘ i ; 3 [72] EAST FIFTH STREET HI-TRI This Hi-Tri group has the distinction of being the original Hi-Tri group organized at the branch Y.W.C.A. For four years now the girls have work- ed and played together for the benefit of all. They have enjoyed many and varied activities during their club life at the “Y.'’ Some of them have been co-ed discussions, ‘‘game nights’’ parties. and Their annual formal is the highlight of each season. The girls can honestly say, ‘‘A good time was had by all.”’ ' HI-TRI CABINET First row (left to right) : V. Thickstun, A. Awe, N. Weglau, L. Higgins, G. Daval. Second row: B. Vail, M. Evans, P. Callender, E. Moore. E. 5TH ST. HI-TRI First row (left to right) : M. Madison, A. Tucker, A. Calhoun, V. Williams, L. Hester, D. Venable, L. Brown. Second row: R. Johnson, G. Henry, D. Taylor, M- McCall, D. Jones, M. Sutton, P. Jenkins, K. Phillips. BIOLOGY Perhaps this year the Biology Club has been training future Pasteurs or great ornithologists! The club is divided into two groups: the Micro- scope Club under the supervision of Miss G. Moodey and Mr. H. Hubbard and the Bird Club under Miss Moodey’s direction. Microscope Club members have examined liv- ing culture and prepared slides, while the Bird Club has learned to identify wild birds and their habits. Officers of the club are John Nelson, president; and Harvey Rothberg, secretary. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Left to right): B. Herring, J. Hunting, Miss G. Cooley, M. Ludwig, S. Skolinik, S. Gordon. DEBATE Seated: S. Churchill, E. Tanzer, W. Wolfe, B. Bor- suk. Standing: Miss Fisher, S. Heron, W. Moon, J. Enander, A. Hocheiser. BIOLOGY CLUB Standing (left to right): R. Stone, E. Collora, D. Lilley, A. Goldstein, A. Bryniarski, D. Ahearn. Seated: N. Kircher, A. Busch, J. Nelson, H. Katz- man, L. Levy. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS “Is Communism really working?’’ ““‘What should the U.S.A.’s foreign policy be?’’ These are just a few of the problems discussed by Miss G. Cooley's International Relations Club. Composed of upperclassmen, the group has in- cluded in its activities discussion of timely topics and featured guest speakers. The members also had the opportunity to attend the student discus- sions of the New York Foreign Policy Association. DEBATE CLUB Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Town Hall of PHS is now in session! It’s the Debate Club, of course, and the members are having one of their weekly meetings under the direction of Miss B. Fisher. Their purpose is an important one: to learn as speakers to express their thoughts clearly and to improve their reasoning power. MILESTONE In the Publications’ Office, amid much bustle and confusion, the 1944 Milestone started on its way. Carol Bronston, the editor-in-chief, was surrounded by her editors. There were shouted orders, the clatter of typewriters, and the rattling of papers. Deadlines and contracts, proofs and copy, letters and notes—all these went into the making of the Milestone. Editors were: senior editor, Shirley Blume; club editors, Jane Lum and Jean Wendell; sports editor, Dale Carlisle; girls’ sports editor, Ann Runyon; photograph editor, [74] MILESTONE EDITORIAL BOARD First row (left to right): D. Carlisie, A. Runyon, S. Blume, Ga Biroinis:tomneeR: Strom, J. Lum, J. Wendell, F. Ander- son, P. Krohn. Second row: R. Okell, D. Howell, S. Ghiulreh lita Ming J: Hoagland, G. Deats. MILESTONE BUSINESS STAFF First row (seated, leftetomaright) amo. Feldman, S. Blume, M. Ring, B. Erny, D. Howell, J. Anderson. Second row: F. Bradshaw, A. Caul- field, S. Arman, A. Rapalje, E. Moore, V. Thickstun, M. Cope- land, P. Krohn, R. DeMeza, R. Strom. Third row (stand- ing): G. Greenblatt, L. Burack, R. Buz- zard, G: Glass, J: Barthlau, B. Bray, B. Arthur, J. Shallow, B. Vail, M. Perree. George Deats; art editor, Ruth Strom; edi- torial board, Shirley Feldman, Dorothy Howell, Norman Kantor, and Patty Krohn. Meanwhile, down in Mrs. Beatrice Tex- ier’s office, Bill Bray and the business statt kept-up a remarkable pace. A new sales record—over 700 books sold, and a fuil advertising section show how capably they worked! With the guidance of Mr. John Hoagland, editorial adviser, and Mrs. Beatrice Texie;s, business adviser, the staff was carried through an unforgettable year of work— and fun! ENTREE EDITORIAL First row (left to right): S. Churchill, J. Corcoran, A. Run- yon, R. Okell, Mr. J. Hoagland, |. Kauf- man. Second row: S. Le- vy, G. Deats, G. Schropfer, H. Roths- child, S. Skolnik, E. Tanzer, W. Wolfe. ENTREE CIRCULA- TION AND AD- VERTISING (Left to right): C. Feldman, R. Fagan, H. Lebowitz, S. Feld- man, R. Strom, M. Riggin, L. Lyons, G. Schiller. with flying Extra! Extra! Entree comes through colors despite war hardships! Carrying out its two-fold purpose of keeping the school informed and aiding the war effort, the staff has promoted the sale of War Stamps and Bonds, backed Victory Corps campaigns, and printed editorials on the job of winning the war. During the first semester, Bob Okell held the position of editor-in-chief; Bud Rothschild looked after the front page as managing editor; Shifra Levy, feature editor, took care of page two; and George Schropfer was in command of the sporting section. Joe Corcoran was literary editor, and Sallie Churchill kept tabs on the alumni and ser- vicemen in her capacity as alumni and service editor. Ilona Kaufman, exchange editor, and Jack Hirsch, art editor, made up the remainder of [75] ENTREE the staff. In the second semester, Bud Rothschild took over the editor-in-chief position, and Stanley Skolnik became managing editor. Shifra Levy and George Schropfer remained in their previous positions as feature and sports editors respectively. Bob Okell became literary editor, Sallie Churchill remained alumni and service editor, and Jack Hirsch, art editor. A new member, Dot Hallad, took over the exchange editorship. The new position of copy editor was Joe Corcoran’s job. Doing their job in a very business-like fashion were the advertising staff, headed by Esther Miller and guided by Mr. A. H. Otto, and the circulation staff under Miss E. Johnstone. Quietly, competent- ly, they made sure the Entree reached the students regularly with a full complement of ads. SMALL CLUBS Magic Club and Office Machines Club. Not so big in size, but very important in the number of their activities are the many small or- ganizations in PHS. Presto-chango and a rabbit is pulled out of the hat! Elementary, my dear Watson—or so the Magic Club says. Limited to six members, the club has given many public performances. The workings of the more complicated office machines are as ‘‘easy as pie’’ to the members of Mr. Walter Clement’s Office Machines Club. Lim- ited in membership, the students learn to operate such machines as the dictaphone and comptometer. Under the supervision of Mr. Eric Nelson is the Stage Crew. This group is in charge of stage equipment and the setting up of props for any stage show. Their fame lies in their willingness to assist anyone. Did you lose something? The Lost and Found Club is at your service! It has proved invaluable in helping students recover lost articles. The film shortage failed to daunt the members of the Camera Club. With Mr. Kenneth Ball’s direc- tion the club has had an interesting and educa- tional year. Religious interest is not confined to church, the members of the Oid Testament Club are proving. Guided by Miss E. Hageman, the club has heard many guest speakers and has participated in several programs. Lost and Found Club and Camera Club. Top row: [76] Bottom row: Stage Crew and Old Testament Club. % SS SPORTS AT WAR As in all other fields and organizations, sports, too, are being affected by the war. Plainfield High School’s sporting program is no different from the rest; it, too, is being influenced and changed greatly by this war. Since last year soccer has been withdrawn from the program, and track meets, basebal, basketball, and football games have all been curtailed all due to the same excuse ‘‘there’s a war on.’ In addition to these curtailments, practically all extracurricular activities have been abolished because of the coal shortage. Junior Commandos would not have to be training so vigorously, if it were not felt that the boys needed some preparations before enter- ing our Armed Forces. Many of PHS’s sport stars have left the playing fields of Plainfield to fight on the battle fields of our enemies. Boys like Tex Saunders, Nunzio Loggia, Sam Colantouno, and Bob Miller were playing for the home team last fall, but are not here for graduation; they're off playing a grimmer game with a different type foe. Also affected by the war was our coaching staff with the loss of Coach Jack Liddy to the Navy. Many of the boys whom Coach Abe Smith had to work with this year had seen a year of action with Mr. Liddy. PHS also lost the services of Coach Everett Pearcy who left to train Naval Aviation Cadets. Our tennis coach, Mr. William Sette, coached many PHS racket-eers to victory. He is now in the army. Many more boys have left these hallowed halls and still many more will until this job is over. It’s things like football, basketball, tennis, track, baseball and all the others that make this America the land of sportsmen. That's what they are fighting for, and until they come back again, PHS will keep alive for them some other memories that mean so much. [78] ae a, ine 35 Sse 324 FOOTBALL | VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE—1943 Plainfield Opponent 26 St. Peter’s (New Brunswick .................-.... 0 0 Columbia a ee ee ee 7 Bound Brook 13 Hackettstown 0 West Orange 7 Northy lain fie |e eee 13 0 Fie Wid Ves eee ee eee ee ee 6 6 Wiood bridge tes. nee eee eee ee 6 19 SOnmenvVill levee tien meee a eae ra eee eee 0 78 iO tal Specs te ee eee tes ee Ree ae 70 Won two; lost four; tied three. SENIOR VETERANS BEFORE GAME TIME Accommodating Ed Coughlan by helping him with his jersey is another senior, Fiore Ciarfello. Watch- ing is Nunzio Loggia on the bench. First row (left to right) : H. Trabilsy, manager, F. Ciarfello, co-captain, E. Coughlan. F. Com- mune, R. Miller, J. O’- Reilly, F’. Dellaperute, eaptain, H. Saunders, C. Peterson, G. Carty, N. Kantor, T. Gatti, and G. Smith, manager. Second row: Coach Abe Smith, W. Antini, A. Clark, T. Chappell, T. Strong, D. Giddings, S. Boghdan, C. Fischer, T. Partyka. A. Robinson, and Z. Gabruk. Third row: B. Brighton, O. Hubbard, D. Roth- fuss, E. Lattimore, J. Cospito, W. Thielhart, R. Martin, A. Hendry, N. Calhoun, and J. Tur- ner. Absent from picture—N. Loggia, E. Trabilsy, B. Baker, R. Lundstrom. Photo by Richard Gaines The team jogs on the field. The crowd in the stands yells wildly for its Cardinal team. The huge white numbers show up vividly on the bright new red jerseys our players are wearing. The fans look through their programs, hoping to identify their favo- rite players. This is the first game of the season. Our new coach from Mountain Lakes, Mr. Abe Smith, walks nervously about the bench as the starting eleven warms up. The St. Peter’s team is now on the field ready for action. The cheerleaders start off with the “team” yell as the big red teams take their posi- tions. The whistle—a hush—and there goes the kick- off to PHS. Well, you know the rest of this story. The Crimson Tide outplayed the St. Peter’s boys to the tune of 26 to 0. Throughout the season our field general Ed Coughlan was outstanding in leading his gang smart- ly, and with the hard bucking backs John O’Reilly and Sam Colantouno, the shifty hips of Walt Peterson, Tony Gatti and Armstead (Brains) Robinson, we managed to gain some ground, Our captain and also the boy our opponents had to look out for was Fred Dellaperute at left tackle. Still there were more. You remember the surprising freshman at left guard, William Antini, and the three other boys sharing right guard positions, Nathaniel Calhoun, Ben Brighton and late in the season Bob Miller. Big Frank Commune filled in the other tackle position. Our fast-moving pass snatchers were Harry (Tex) Saunders and Everett Lattimore. Definitely not to be forgotten is Fiore (Fury) Ciarfello at center who held the honor of being co-captain. We kept playing every Saturday afternoon and man- aged to keep going with our “T” formation perfected by coaches Smith and Duranleau. We drew a tie with Bound Brook and fought the favored Hackettstown team to another tie. We also lost a few. We won’t forget Bob Miller’s performance in the West Orange mud. That was a tough game in any man’s language. We dropped it by one touchdown, 6-0. One time during the year we tried a bit of single wing. It wasn’t too successful but gained us some pay dirt. To sum it up, we had an average season. We hit some tough breaks. Our boys played good, clean, honest ball. Two of our boys were picked for all- state: Fred Dellaperute, tackle for second team, and Tex Saunders, honorable mention, both in the class four group, although PHS was classified as a group three school. Our boys also picked up a few more honors at the county individual championships. In the 100 yard dash in full uniform Walter Peterson set a new record of 11.5 seconds. Oliver Hubbard was a close second. In the punt for distance PHS boys took second and third place honors. They were John O’Reilly with 51 yards and Tom Chappell with 49 yards. Another first was knocked off by Zigmund Gabruk with a place kick field goal of 25 yards. We had a good bunch and a fine coach, and we NICE GOING, BOYS! Our All-State Players: Harry (Tex) Saunders and Fred Dellaperute. GRIDIRON MANAGERS STRATEGY First row, left to right: Left to right: C. Peter- R. Jarrett, J. Brown, G. son, R. Miller, N. Cal- Smith, H. Trabilsy, and houn, A. Clark, C. C. Ruckstuhl. Kuentz, R. Rothfuss, Z. Standing: J. Moran, J. Gabruk, H. Trabilsy, Moody, B. Burner, and manager, and R. Martin. Deelarrete Front: Coach Smith and J. Turner. came out with an average season and some unusual honors. We scored 78 points and had 70 scored against us. We won two, lost four, and tied three in a nine game season. This wasn’t bad for a team composed of a majority of underclassmen. As we leave, we can see still better teams in the future for dear old PHS. Tex Saunders was a senior when he first tried out for the Card football team. He worked hard in training before our season opened, and when the first game with St. Peter’s started, Tex was out there at right end. He played well all season sparking the boys along and also received hon- orable mention in the All-State Poll. Tex was on the varsity basketball squad for the first two games of the season. He left PHS for his boot training in the United States Navy the middle of this year. Fred, only a junior this year, was our outstand- ing lineman. He was the captain and mainstay of the team. Fred has seen three years of PHS football to date. Next season he will be a Senior and we may expect even more from him. This year Fred was elected second team tackle in the all-state poll for group four schools. J. V. FOOTBALL SQUAD First row (left to right) : R. Foley, J. Caulfield, A. Tamaso, J. Fleisch- mann. R. Rosengren, K. Whatley, R. Chabok, D. Di Dario, A. Tumolo, and L. Rivellini. Second row: R. Van Fleet, W. Berrier, D. McDonough, R. Ridg- way, . Heiney, W. Brand, L. Foley, P. Gib- son, J. Lavish, W. Ball, and A. Terry. Third row: H. Palmer, E. Sincoff, E. Garretson, P. Luthman, J. Panetti, D. Snyder, H. Ericson, and Coach A. E. Smith. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE—1943 0 Wrest tie climeesses eee. ye terion vue Sng en 19 13 BoOunigdmB0 0 Kq2-s te. pent eee ee ee 0 20 Sonrenvillierc.ce che Pe enn fe 0 0 FRO Gyo prea lt eee oo ee Ut a 7 6 Wiestti clue ew sectee 2 cet ee Vi 7 North Plainfield =o ee see eee 0 7 NopthiPlainfieldije ee eae eee 6 53 STO ealU Ss sere ene ae ee ee 39 Won four; lost three. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL LETTER MEN W. Berrier, D. Carlisle, J. Caulfield, R. Chabok, B. Chamberlain, D. Di Dario, C. Fisher, J. Fleischmann, L. Foley, Z. Gabruk, E. Garretson, P. Gibson, R. Gid- dings, L. Hammond, H. Heiney, A. Hendry, H. Kaplan, J. Lavish, R. Lundstrom, R. Martin, C. Peterson, R. Ridgway, L. Rivellini, R. Rosengren, R. Rothfuss, C. Santanastaso, E. Sincoff, D. Snyder, T. Strong, A. NICE BLOCKING, BOYS! Everett Lattimore and Fred Dellaperute demonstrate the shoulder and cross body block very effectively against our opponents from North Plainfield. [81] Photo by Richard Gaines Terry, W. Thielhart, A. Tomaso, A. Tumulo, R. Van Fleet, K. Whatley. Managers—J. Moran, C. Ruckstuhl. Numerals—J. Brown, J. Furino, D. Jarrett, First Aider, R. Jarrett, First Aider, J. Moody, First Aider, G. Weiss. VARSITY FOOTBALL LETTER MEN Seniors — B. Baker, S. Boghdan, G. Carty, F. Ciar- fello, T. Chappell, A. Clark, F. Commune, E. Cough- lan, N. Kantor, N. Loggia, R. Miller, T. Partyka, H. Saunders, E. Trabilsy. Juniors — J. Cospito, F. Dellaperute, C. Kuentz, J. O’Reilly, A. Robinson, J. Turner. Sophomores — W. Brighton, N. Calhoun, S. Colun- tuono, A. Gatti, O. Hubbard, E. Lattimore, W. Peter- son. Freshman — W. Antini. Managers — G, Smith, H. Trabilsy. SKIRTING OFF- TACKEE IN THE RAHWAY GAME (22) J. Turner, (48) Armstead Robinson, (54) Craig Kuentz, (42) Sam Coluntuo- no, (52) Joe Cospito, (57) Robert Miller. Captain Allen Sweet VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to right: G. Bradley, S. Maa- jeski, J. Tierney, A. Sweet, Captain; J. Moody, N. Kantor, M. Bussel, Z. Gabruk and Coach Wilbur Brann. BASKETBALL Although the season record of nine wins and eleven setbacks is far from spectacular, the Cardinal courtsters did succeed in keeping intact Coach Bill Brann’s record of never having lost a City Cham- pionship to North Plainfield. The Brannmen scored a clean sweep in copping the Crown, defeating the Canucks in two straight games by scores of 41-38 and 24-19 respectively. The Big Red also competed in the Union County Tournament, but was unfortunately eliminated in the semi- finals by Regional. Plainfield operated, for most of the season, an ‘‘Ironman’’ quintet that used only one substitute a game. Jack Moody, playing the bucket position at center, Chubby Bradley and Allen Sweet holding down the forward posts; and Stan Madejski and John Tierney at guard, formed the starting, and usually the finishing, five. Madjeski was the spearhead of the scoring attack, leading the season point parade with 179 markers in 17 games. Illustrating the balance of power, the other four regulars all hit either close to or over the 100 mark in season points. With Allen Sweet and Norman Kantor the only seniors, the up and coming junior varsity men, led by the experienced Tierney, Madjeski and Bradley, should form the nucleus of a great court squad next year. [82] John Tierney helping to take the Bill Minarck “Jumping It Up” in the city championship. Linden game. VARSITY LETTERMEN George Bradley Myron Bussel Zigmund Gabruk Norman Kantor Stanley Madjeski BASKETBALL SCHEDULE — 1943-44 John Moody Allen Sweet : JobriTisrney Plainfield Opponent Managers: James Reilly, Walter Stochel 27 PRANWOY oh ps act ake et crams a AO JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMEN 19 Dunellen 61h. OOLarO Oe O Oncaea 6 28 William Flanagan 34 SGREGIONC| wen eae eon 23 Alfred Gelfond Gliversuubbard D2 BOUNCEBIOOK ema rie pts os 37 eine Saelee! SOmeinOMmCsiECISONM ane 48 alter Kreiger s Arthur Terry 29 Linden SS he wo, By 1h MC Ce eC 35 Alfred Tumulo 3 Same Fill Sic Gara amen era cee oes ade 29 Jon AaBUrner Bag iGranforaeee eee ee 49 3Oy eS Cariereteee. Sere toe ae OZ DAS pRegionalimeteasace ea cure se 35 3 Same Wetuchenmroiicr: id euicicie 32 “Voy = [XSINTAEN 0 6-5 0 o.oo ard Gee Bot 42 SYey, Sieh welileb a.d cane SR Oe 36 Pact VWs Kelah a ee.o eb See eee 36 38 New Brunswick ..........58 AN| I Nkeyain Lelkerinnttelke] 5 a4 5460005 ¢ 38 DOmMDUNEG I Cnmetare asses sie cues 36 AN) “TUlMeNGIS. IEHCNMBC 5 560406 o5 oh! SY ING IKeyaKelll Ghote ote Ome cea 4] DARMINOGihE el cinticlcuemasieeneice ce 19 TWO HIGH SCORERS OT Om MOL Samee eke 2s Geet 7 OF, George “Chubby” Bradley and Stanley “Sonny” Madjeski. Summary: Won 9; Lost 11 [83] SWIMMING Operating under war-time conditions the Card- inal Swimming team, nevertheless, had a highly successful season: five wins, three losses, and a very close third place in the State Interscholastic Meet. Although several mermen are seniors there still remains a good nucleus for next year’s team. Highlight of the swimming season was the un- expected victory of Coach Liske’s boys over previ- ously undefeated Columbia High School by a score the exact opposite of last year’s, 38-28. SWIMMING SQUAD OF 1944 First row (left to right) : P. Nagengast, A. Kurtz- man, J. Gardner, B. Dunekack, C. Jacob, J. Fritz, J. Emnander, R. Lentzsch. Second row: Coach Vic- tor B. Liske, T. Sullivan, F. Schneider, B. Pelle- tier, J. Worth, R. Lewis, B. Walker, H. Aron, A. deVitalis, CO Hadley, Manager, B. White. Third row: A, Haywood, H. Thompson, R. Weiss, J. McNair, A. Clark, J. Prigge, CC. Kuentz, C. Nagengast, D. Waters, H. Abrams. season. Unfortunately for Plainfield the Union County Interscholastics were not held because of lack of entries. However, the New Jersey State Inter- scholastic Swimming Championships, after a one year lapse, were again held. The 200-yard relay team of Harry Heidelberg, Craig Kuentz, Charley Nagengast, and Art Clark won the State Cham- pionship in the time of 1:47.0. Trenton with 58 points was a decided first; Columbia was second The Gems took the return meeting in their pool by with 43% points, followed by Plainfield with a 34-32 score. This and the two meets with Tren- 40 points. ton were the only defeats in an otherwise perfect PHS can be proud of its swimming team. ; (Top Right) (Below) (Bottom Right) 200 Yard Freestyle Relay that won State OUTSTANDING SENIOR Point Winners in the State Meet: Championship. TANKMEN First row (left to right): C. Kuentz, H. Left to right: A. Clark. H. Heidelberg, C. C. Hadley, freestyle Heidelberg, A. deVitalis, C. Nagengast, J. Nagengast, C. Kuentz and Coach Liske. ; ? ae McNair. A. deVitalis, diver R. Lewis, backstroke A. Clark, freestyle Second row: A. Clark, J. Prigge, R. Lewis, B. Walker, Coach V. B. Liske. [84] BASEBALL PROBABLE STARTERS FOR THE SEASON First row (left to right): B. Minarck, shortstop; F. Ciarfello, third base; E. Coughlan, center field; Coach R. Duran- leau. Second row: S. Madjeski, second base; J. Tierney, right field; B. French, left field; E. Woodruff, pitcher, G. Carty, catcher. Insert: Coach Duranleau pointing out some of the rudiments of pitching to hurlers Norman Rinehart and Tom Clen- denin. As is the case with every sport, baseball faced its most difficult season in the third year of World War Il. Endowed with an unusual wealth of player talent, Coach Duranleau’s main problem appeared to be one of distribution. The team listed four returning lettermen and several players with semi-varsity experience. The pitching staff was led by Norm Rinehart. Also seeing much service was pitcher Tom Clen- denin. Rounding out the staff were Earl Woodruff and Clem Santy. The fight for the catcher’s spot was an interest- ing affair with Al Tumolo, Charles Nagengast and Greg Carty being the chief contenders. The infield [85] presented a pleasant picture. Returning from last year’s team were Bill Minarck at short and Sonny Madjeski holding down second. Out for the posi- tion at the keystone sack was Eddie Coughlan. The third base tag was filled by Fiore Ciarfello and Tom Dellaventura. In the outfield the only returning man was Bob Lippman. Candidates for the positions were John Tierney, John O'Reilly and Bill French. PHS played a schedule this year that gave evi- dence of much competition, but fortified with plenty of talent and a determined coach, it did its best to produce a respectable record. VARSITY BASEBALL SQUAD First row (left to right) : I’. Sorbo, F. Ciarfello, B. Minarek, H. Heiney, T. Dellaventura, Coach R. Duranleau. Second row: G. Carty, J. O'Reilly, E. Coughlan, S. Madjeski, E. Woodruff, C. Santy, D. Carlisle, N. Rinehart, T. Clendenin. TENNIS Left to right (first row): Ted Campbell, Waldo Kennedy, Nor- man Kantor. (Second row): Wil- liam Walker, George Deats, Coach A. S. Smith, Jr. The prospects of a tennis team for this year looked hazy. War time conditions were the main obstacles in the path of an organized tennis team. The second factor was the loss of Coach William Sette who had coached tennis in PHS for many years, and who was drafted into the Army last summer. Through the efforts of Mr. Stine we were able to have a team. With three varsity lettermen from last year, the outlook was not too bad. Ted Camp- bell and Norman Kantor, seniors, and Bill Walker, a junior, had all seen a year or more of varsity play. Under their new coach, Mr. Arthur E. Smith, also JV football coach, the team went through a full season. Also on last year’s squad were George Deats and Waldo Kennedy, who showed up well in practice last season. CHEERLEADERS “Have you got it? Hip! Hip!’’ That’s been an oft heard cry around PHS since the Cheerleaders were especially active this year. They gave over three hundred hours of service to the school. Under the skillful direction of Miss Alice Ariel the team worked hard and faithfully to perfect a swell set of cheers. They cheered at all football, basketball games and award assemblies. Their presence lent color and enthusiasm to all the events in which they participated. It’s “‘farewell’’ to four senior members, Dippy deVitalis, Ruth Townsend, Betty Arthur, and Joan Saunders. As for the rest of the team, we hope to see you all again next year. Left to right: Joan Saunders, John Gee, Barbara Bassett, Bar- bara Cumming, Ray Lentzsch, Janice Boy- lan, Arthur deVitalis, Ruth Townsend, Bet- ty Arthur, Louis Cal- dera, Betty Brown, Shirley Crane, James Ring, and Mary Loe- ber. Coach Harold Bruguiere and Athletic Director Hub Stine are to be congratulated as Plainfield High’s Track Team entered its third war time year, and as usual there was a full season of competition. The schedule offered a real test to a team that had lost only five dual meets in the past five years. Its roster of stars had been greatly depleted by losses to the armed forces, but the athletes remaining promised to maintain their enviable record. Leading the parade was tall Jack Moody, National High Jump Champion. Jack established PHS history this winter when he took first place in the National Championships at Madison Square Garden, with a leap of six feet two inches. Only a junior, Jack also excells in the broad jump and is expected to be a consistent point winner this Spring. Returning from last year was Captain Marvin Dav- idson. Marv is ian outstanding quarter miler and the school’s best in the broad jump, and if the occasion demands he can deliver in the high and low hurdles too. He has been a constantly important factor to the team. In the sprints we had dashmen, Johnny Nelson, Oliver Hubbard ‘and Walter Peterson. Noticeably missing from this category was Dewitt Willis, a con- sistent winner in the short distances last season, who answered the call to the colors. In the hurdles Ev Lattimore and Luther Hammond offered much and in addition many up and coming underclassmen made a bid for prominence in the sprints. The mile and half mile presented a great problem. Seymour Sack was the only returning letterman in the mile, but he bolstered the team quite a bit with TRACK SCHEDULE — 1944 April Pirizge2l—Rahway poe es Pe Away ues t20——-ASDUPY a Pal Karte ee eee Here Sat. 29—Newark City Meet May iWeSia:2—Wiestfiiel de se eee eee Here mUeS. 9—Colum bia (Ses Os) meee ete ere Here Fri. 12—Cranford-Bloomfield —............. Here Fri. 19—Thomas Jefferson ...........................- Here Fri. 26—County Meet June Sat. 3—State Meet TRACK Upper left, Marvin Davidson; lower left, James Keating; cen- ter, Dick James; up- per right, Craig Kuentz, Austin Wolfe, and Seymour Sack; lower right, De Witt Willis and Oliver Hubbard. his dependable running. Also support in the middle distances came from experienced men such as Louis Rothberg, Bob Vanderbeek and Brad Baker. The loss to the Navy of Em Mitchell and Bruce Dickerson left the half mile spot wide open for a good runner. In the field events a prominent figure was Jim Keating. Second place in the pole vault in last year’s state meet is plenty of indication of what was ex- pected from him this year. His best jump last year was eleven feet six inches, but he aimed higher this season. Pokey Jacobs also showed some promise in the pole vault. The outstanding figures in the snot put were big Fred Dellaperute and Craig Kuentz. Both gave evidence of big improvements over last year’s performances. In the discus and javelin there were many who expected to enter competition. Among them were Jim Hogan, Dick Thickstun, Dick Roth- fuss, and Wayne Jensen. There were also many others in every category who deserve mention here if space would only permit, but unfortunately we are limited to the above few. The draw of the Service from this year’s track team was obviously great. Among the stars that were sorely missed were Dick James, Jack Shuster, Alfonse John- son, Sammy Shields, and Joe Giddings. However, the fellows still here tried to carry on the tradition of PHS trackmen. [87] Left, Marvin Davidson; right, Jack Moody. GIRES =Se@kis THE FOUNDATION OF GIRLS’ SPORTS IN PHS Behind all the girls’ sports is the Girls’ Athletic Association. This year’s G.A.A. Board was com- posed of Ann Runyon, president; Nancy Casserly, secretary; Joyce Lock, treasurer; Helen Guttridge, senior representative; Janet Penny, junior repesent- ative; Mary Kay Schlichting, sophomore represent- ative; and Helen Cramer, freshman representative. The organization is under the supervision of Miss Marion Snyder. According to the authorities, the G.A.A. Board this year proved itself to be the best PHS has had in a long time. The duties of the Board are to keep all sports running smoothly and to solve any problems which may arise in connection with the sports. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BOARD Seated (left to right): N. Casserly, A. Runyon, J. Lock, Standing: H. Guttridge, M. K. Schlichting, J. Penny. Absent: H. Cramer. LEADERS’ CLUB First row (left to right) - E. Snyder, G. Dunn, E. Croat, A. Iarkowski, J. Third row: J. Turner, P. Hardingham, E. Mc- Lean, D. Howell, S. Feld- Lock, B. Bolen, L. Bax- ter, and D. Gruneisen, Second row: E. Davis, M. Ring, A. Caulfield, N. Casserly, I. Kaufman, G. Gage. R. Callahan, and V. Krogh. man, S. Blume, and M. A. Ludwig. Fourth row: D. Davis, A. Kuhlthau, E. Miller, C. Andy, Ge Hahn, Ss. Churchill, M. Wilson, and F. Popovitch. [88] LEADERS IN ACTION .... The Girls’ Leaders’ Club, under the supervision of Miss Marion Snyder, has done an extraordinary Only juniors and seniors are eligible to train as Lea ders. job of training the gym classes this year. The girls learn the various rules of games, dance steps, and exercises for fundamentals and in turn teach what they have learned in the gym classes. HOCKEY First row: left to right: A. Tucker, E. Toresco, M. DelPapa, Captain A. Runyon, M. Brown, M. Dilley, D. Venable. Second row: P. Hardingahm, D. Messler, F. Taber, and J. Carlomango. Absent: G. Gage, A. Stewart. BASKETBALL First row: left to right: P. Hardingham, A. Caul- field, Captain J. Lock. Second row: D. Venable, O. Adams, A. Runyon, M. Sutton, and V. Williams. Third row: HH. Guttridge, D. Messler, and N. Casser- ly. Absent: G. Gage. BADMINTON First row: left to right: V. Williams, I. Haverlick, A. Caulfield, Captain N. Casserly, T. Horel, S. Barbara, and A. Runyon. Second row: H. Guttridge, D. Messler, and J. Shal- low Absent: G. Gage. “GROUND STICKS’ Is hockey exciting? Just take a trip over to the PHS field and watch those girls fight it out. In the past two years, under the captaincy of Ann Runyon, the seniors have won every game they have played. This year the girls were under the expert instruction of Miss Marion Newson. ‘MORE LUCKY BASKETS’ If you would really like to see a good basket- ball game, stop in at the girls’ gym either Tuesday afternoon or some Friday during as- [89] sembly period. The captains are Janet Penny, junior; and Joyce Lock, senior. The teams are nearly experts on guarding and shooting, and each game furnishes plenty of fun. “WATCH THAT BIRD FLY’ Junior and senior girls are the only ones eligible to join the very popular Badminton Club, which meets every Monday afternoon and Friday assembly period. Senior captain is Nancy Casserly. The girls learn the fundamen- tal rules and then strive to play as perfect a game as possible. While it may not be perfect, it is fun! SWIMMING First row: left to right: M. Evans, Captain H. Gut- tridge, and L. deVitalis. Second row: D. Messler, G. Gage, L. Baxter, and A. Runyon. TENNIS First row: left to right: M. Evans, A. Runyon, Cap- tain A. Caulfield, and N. Casserly. Second row: J. Shallow, D. Messler, and L. Baxter. SOFTBALL Seated: left to right: J. Shallow, M. Copeland, M. Evans, A. Runyon, N. Casserly, A. Caulfield, and J. Lock. Standing: H. Guttridge, D. Messler, P. Hardingham, G. Gage, and L. deVitalis. ‘AH! SOME MERMAIDS’ Swimming is always such fun! Thursday af- ternoons, if you happened to hear any shrill shouts come from the direction of the swimming pool, it was only cheers for the victorious Senior Squad as it again took the honors. Helen Guttridge was the proud senior captain. “YOUR SERVE’ We win! That’s a familiar saying for the girls on the senior With Ann Caulfield as captain, the seniors really went tennis team. [90] May the underclassmen keep up with the record which to town on the courts this spring. is left behind by the seniors. ‘BATTER UP!’ “Who's that sliding into home base?’ Just another one of those lucky gals from the class of forty-four. We realize that we did monopo- lize the winning corner of the sports this past year, but you underclassmen will miss us and our stiff competition as soon as we become members of the alumnae. Wy LY IYYY YU fn, CY ” TMA My, HO, [i yy AY), LR EE is NGS GF SN AMESSNENES VvvvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvaVvVvVvVvVvVvVvvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvVvvvvvvvavvavvvv’?g Po. dS. ALUMNI President — Ray Jacobsen lst Vice-President —- Pierre Fountain 2nd Vice-President — Alice Ariel Secretary — Catherine Moraller Treasurer — Fred Weber Associate Secretary — Dorothy Cartwright ASSOCTATION DHS. DARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES THE GRADUATES of 1944 yTVvVvVUuVvVUVVUVVUVUVUVUVUVUTVUVVUVUVUVVUVVUVVUVVVTVVTVVTTVTTTVCTY TST. 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