Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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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

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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

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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 |