Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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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!

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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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WE TURN BACK THE Not very long ago when the Plainfield school system consisted of only one or two rooms, a prin- cipal and a few members of a board of directors were sufficient to manage affairs. As the sizes of the schools increased, it became necessary to enlarge the administrative body. Today the superintendent of schools, the Board of Education, the principals, vice-principals, and the deans of boys and girls work in close harmony to produce a system of better education. The Superintendent of Schools is in immediate charge of the entire school system as the Board of Education's chief executive officer. He coordinates the work of all administrative departments; exe- cutes the policies of the Board or assumes respon- sibility for seeing that they are executed; and recommends policies for the Board to consider in improving the school system. The responsibilities of Principal are wide and varied. He is at the helm of his entire school program including instruction, curriculum, and extra-curricula activities. The students of Plainfield High have felt their principal's influence in Student PAGES Council, and have accepted his kind advice during student conferences. Our parents, too, meet him at P. T. A. gatherings and Executive Board meetings. Every senior's record is carefully checked by the vice-principal to see if the student has the required credits for graduation. Not only are the seniors benefited by his help, but all the students and faculty are indebted to his orderly management of fire drills. The long and tedious task of scheduling is also under the supervision of the vice-principal. The girls of P. H. S. bring problems to the Dean of Girls who always has a friendly solution. She helps manage many social activities and is also a Student Council Advisor. The Dean of Boys, who is usually thought of as being an oppressor of boyhood, is, on the con- trary, one who is ready to give help at all times. Not only has he gained the friendship of many students who have met him in his office, but he is welcomed with hearty greetings at the extra-cur- ricula and community activities in which he takes his part.