Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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TWO IN THE To you, A. HAMILTON OTTO, who wear the smile that has won-its place in our hearts; whose friendship, understanding, and inspiration have guided us onward; who are a true friend, aide and teacher; in deepest appreciation and gratitude, we, the class of 1948, sincerely dedicate this centennial Milestone. Hamilton Otto was born in Easton, Penna., on October 27, 1903. He attended Wilson Borough Schools and Lafayette College. With science as a major, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1927. During his college days, Mr. Otto was active in the band, a virtuoso of the alto horn, and a member of the Chemical Club. You might well hear him talk about Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity, since he is an honorary member. On June 14, 1903, Mr. Otto married the former Latonia Thomas and in September of that year, he began teaching in P. H. S. Since then, Mr. Otto has been busily instructing future. chemists, and in his spare time manages the advertising staff of the Entree. In his eighteen years in Plaintield High, he has Explanation in the making. Experimenting on the theory of rest.

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Laying of Cue nee eye The first was Henry Maxon, who guided the schools through their critical period of ex- pansion. It was while he held office that the new high school building replaced the old Stillman School. Several new grammar schools were constructed to accommodate the grow- ing body of young people who sought enlight- ment. The first public school swimming pool in the state was installed in the new high school under Mr. Maxon. The second man was one whom most of us students remember and revere, Frederic Cook. Superintendent of Schools until 1944, he saw the extension of the high school building, with the addition of such improvements as the gym and shops. In his memory stands the Cook Memorial Library, a collection of books on American history in which he was interested. The Class of '48 is honored to be able to commemorate in this yearbook the one hun- dred years of free public education in Plain- field—truly a ''Century of Progress. ON was: Netém bey 1904

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TRADITION To you, MARIE WHELAN, guardian of a thou- sand lives; keeper of the room of rest; recorder of the rising mercury; signer of the ‘homeward pass ; mender of wounds of the flesh and the heart; a friend with sincere interest in us all—we, the class of 1948, returning that interest, most affectionately } dedicate this centennial Milestone. Marie Whelan is a product of our home town. Born in Plainfield, N. J., she attended P. H. S. and, because she had always wanted to be a nurse, entered the Nursing School at Muhlenberg Hos- pital. ° Before returning to P. H. S. as school nurse, Miss Whelan did private and institutional nursing. Since work with young people was what she really wanted, (+) she entered Newark Teachers College in 1938 to acquire credits which were necessary for her to qualify as a school nurse. The program of health education in which she now finds herself she con- siders most interesting and satisfying. We will not soon forget Nurse Marie Whelan, who cared for us with gracious efficiency and com- forted us with her warm sense of humor. Dat Brushing up on public health. oe | So you want to go home!