Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1949 volume:

siasatti ersten os - er a reed a 3 = =o : SY peacecre RE ‘eeb isn Hin 1) Pwd r wy yy aD ACY Sot ATKINS s C7K (Gs � 4 CS . Phann 8 S oF, —_ a =A a Uy: ZB Zp) te Re ee ae NY SOU, ei S : � pared 97. = 1) .. oa Bian) as = 2) SYD 7 = a SS Pa ae 2 pe. 5 “ant 3--s 9a 7; x SN Ss ei R = ESS ye tee =e an Key THE ILESTONE 42 e at? Nu x we THE MILESTONE eae Lard of O; PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF HLANFIELD AIGH SCHOOL = FLANFIELD NEW JERSEY To Arthur E. Smith: The man whose teaching philosophy is, Let us learn together, we, the Class of 1949, affec- tionately dedicate this book. Born and educated through the I2th year of school in Plainfield, Mr. Smith attended Rutgers University where he was awarded his B.S. in structural engineering and mathematics. While at Rutgers, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, of which he was precept until 1936. After graduation Mr. Smith returned to Rutgers as assistant in the psychology department while he earned his M. of Ed.; at this time, he was elected to Psi Chi, honor society in psychology. In spite of his fine academic record, Mr. Smith found time to play basketball, baseball, win his letter in football, and play the drums in the dance band. The Times in Oz His training in sports served him well because in the fall of 1936 when Mr. Smith started teach- ing in Plainfield High School, he was asked to serve as coach for the J.V. Football Team. At Plainfield Mr. Smith met Jane Foster, also a teacher, whom he later married. Their mutual interest and pride is ten month old Peter Foster Smith. Mr. Smith's ambition is to travel, travel and travel; then fix a place in the country to raise sheep, dogs, cats and Peter. Classical music, String Quartets, and camping are close to his heart, but athletics rate an even closer place. We of the Class of 1949, can wish no better thing for the classes that come after us than that they may have Mr. A. E. Smith as their understanding teacher and friend. He tells ‘em what to do “HE WEARS THE GOLDEN CAP” MR. ARTHUR E. SMITH The Wizard of Oz runs his fingers through his fast-thinning hair and reminisces sadly; another year has gone by, and he is growing no younger. Dorothy is no longer a little girl; the cowardly lion eats his royal feast and then stretches out on the couch for his forty winks; the tin woodsman grows rusty and creaks badly when in need of oil; the scarcecrow's straw begins decaying; even Toto grows more sedate. The Wizard can remember when the class of '49 were all freshmen—scared freshmen. He can remember that first day of school when high and mighty seniors gave The Kids'’ misleading information such as the bad fairies gave to Dorothy, Toto, and their three friends. He saw those freshmen gaze with awe at the revered seniors; the mention of the dean's office turned their blood to water. However, by April of that same freshman year, they knew it all, and could hardly wait to get revenge by misdirecting the next year's freshman class. The four years of high school passed very quickly before the eyes of the Wizard. He watched the pupils and his Milestone staff grow up, and he saw the school im- proving in many ways. He heard Student Council reports given in the home-rooms, and the Wizard realized that these very students, so well trained in democratic government, would one day be the enlightened leaders and citizens of this country. The Wizard thought of Plainfield High as the land of Oz. Isn't education the gold brick path to the Emerald City, better known as success in life? There is no “easy way’, no short-cut to the goal. It is true that there are many tempting side- paths, but these will only lead astray. As the Class of '49 goes on, the Wizard sincerely hopes that somewhere along the richly paved road, each of them will find the time and the patience to bend over to gather some of the gold-bricks of knowledge. He gives you the 1949 Milestone that you may remind yourself of four years of fun, hard work, and, he hopes, education. INDEX DEDIG A TIOIN Shae) cess alent Gave ota AB eng none le Roath ey ee Page 4 HA PRODUGIIOIN FO SCE M Eee ae ce oer accra Page 6 ADMINISTRATION: ts kigeco cnc cot ea ieee am ake ha ee ree Page 7 PAG ULI ® ce hie fe ik CE aE 2g oles oi ec ee ee Or Page 8 SECRETARIES G6 5.0 Ls Senda ie Be de hee Page II SENIORS SEG TON at Se Pa 2 cSt spt ele te ec Page 12 PALL SOR EAM. cs ot 308 sche cS cA oe eee a ar Page 38 FEATURES aa hot See ad eis ches Sea RA ta Ce Page 40 UNDERCEASSIMER Sy eidAd cia. so ot See ene RE Cees Ree en Page 42 FEATURES) Sipe: X20: 5 se escatl 23,00 a cee ieee eT Page 60 CLUB sire: cs oth eh hte eee 0s Sea i ae en Page 62 FEATURES QR) i ea Ries oe he «Ne il Oe tear ch Se Page 86 BOYS! “SPORTS: 2 ys’ cad ce ee Ce tte eae Page 88 GIRLS -SPORWS 2 6.0. ah eess de ae terres ea rc ea en Page 10! MASTIEAD ciel sl scacs. ca ted ck sao ae Page 104 When the cowardly lion called for cour- age, Dorothy should have led him to our vice-principal and favorite biology teacher, HENRY HUBBARD. Good luck forever! Dean LOLA HOFF, who helps keep the peace, is a beloved figure in the halls of P.H.S. Her good nature and “even- handed justice makes her popular. ‘GUARDIANS OF THE GATES” To that Wizard of Education, Superin- tendent ARTHUR E. HOPPER, we take off our hats. He has led us from the fate of the brainless scarecrow. May we con- tinue to enjoy the privilege of his help- fulness. The principal's office is our Emerald City, presided over by WALDRO J. KINDIG. We of P.H.S. are fortunate in having him as the ruler of the once- feared domain. A far cry from the heartless tin woods- man is Dean GEORGE A. SMITH. No one fears the dean's office when they hear his friendly laugh and “hello”. Olga Achtenhagen B.A., M.A. Head, English Dept. Gertrude Aitchison B.A., M.A. English Clarence Andrews B.A., M.B. Supervisor of Music Mildred Arinsberg B.A. Language Ruth Baily B.S., M.E. Mathematics Henry Banta B.A., M.A. History; Counselor Mary Jo Basehore B.A., M.A. Language Jane R. Beakley B.A., M.S. English Lester D. Beers B.S. Head, Science Dept. James O. Berman B.A., M.A. English Lillian Bissell B.A., M.A. Language Helen Bond B.A., M.A. Head, History Dept. Lucy J. Bonney B.A. English John H. Boyer B.S., M.A. Mathematics; Counselor Wilbur Brann B.A., M.A. Physical Education Harold Bruguiere Physical Education | George Bubrick B.A., M.A, Mathematics; Commerc ial Edison R. Burden Industrial Arts Eileen Cash B.A. English Nora Conahey B.S. Commercial Geraldine M. Cooley B.A. History Harriet Daniels B.F.A. Industrial Arts Eleanor J. Daven B.A. History Charles H. Detgen B.E., M.E. Industrial Arts Caryl C. Dunavan Alice L. Egan Florence Firth B.S., M.S. B.A. B.S., M.A. Science English Industrial Arts George Garthwaite William Gordon Elizabeth Hageman B.A., M.A. B. S. B.S. Head, Mathematics Dept. — Industrial Arts Englisn peerage ics heiaeany Bee Nellie Perkins Hastings Donald C. McCandless B.S., M.A. Science; Counselor Adolf W. Hauck M.A. Language Warren H. Held B.A., M.A. Eleanor Henderson B.A. Language; Counselor Virginia Hogan B.S Physical Edueation Eleanor Horn B.A., M.A. English; Language Ruth B. King Physical Education Hiram P. Kistler B.S., M.A. Science Walter E. Kops Raymond P. Lewis John E. Liddy B.A., M.A. B.A. B.S. History Mathematics Physical Education Alice Lindsley Victor B. Liske Frances Lord Industrial Arts B.S. B.A., M.A. Mathematics Mathematics Head, Language Dept. B.A. English John A. McCurdy B.S., M.Ed. History Muriel H. Miller B.S. Industrial Arts Alice D. Millican B.S. Commercial Virginia Mixer B.A. English Vera Monez B.S. Music Sertrude Moodey B.A., M.A. Science Helen G. Moore B.S., M.S. Science Helen G, Morton Industrial Arts Eric P. Nelson B.A. Science Marion Newson B.S., M.A. Physical Education Henry Oesting Industrial Arts A. Hamilton Otto B.S., M.Ed. Science Joseph Passarella B.S.S., M.A, History John J. Pearson Industrial Arts G. Carl Persinger B.S., M.Ed. Head, Commercial Dept. 10 Alice A. Podesta Katherine Pratt Henry Rosenthal Howard S. Savage Ruth Seibert William V. Sette Abram E. Smith B.A. B.A. Biss B.S. M.A, B.S. B.A. B.S., M.A. History Language Mathematics; Science Music English English Physical Education Margaret V. Smith Herbert A. Stine George K. Strub Ellen Moore Stubbs Walter Voight Marcia T. Westpfahl Kermit A. Whitehead B.S., M.A, B.P.E, B.A. B.A. B.A., M.S. B.A., M.A. Industrial Arts History Head, Physical English Language History History Education Dept Jules Wiesmann Adella L. Wotherspoon Industrial Arts John L. Wyman Commercial B.S. Mathematics Zz Marjorie Johnson Marie Maurel Gladys Paul B.S. B.S. B.A. Industrial Arts Commercial Mathematics Celia Whitford Ruth Wyer B.A. B.S., M.A. Language Commercial ae DOr Sette; Miss A. Galbraith ‘ cEND OF THE RAINBOW” Hey Freshman! Can you remember back to your first day in Plainfield High School? Five hundred and twenty- three strong we entered that September, 1945, and we had much to look forward to. Of course we didn't know just what to expect, except four years of companionship and study. In fact, it has taken us these four years to discover what we were look- ing forward to that first day. We began by electing our first officers: Philip Staskewicz, president; Lemuel Holcombe, vice- president; Harriet Mundy, secretary; and John Thompson, treasurer. In March, 1945, the class of '49 presented with help from our adviser, Dean Hoff, our first project, the Freshman Party, which gave to our treasury its first riches, $41.00. PHS excelled in almost every sport that year. Our track team, besides winning every meet, also won the County and Newark State Meets. On the football field we broke all former records by scor- ing 206 points against 76 for our opponents. The Swimming, Tennis, and Cross-Country had winning seasons. 1946—and we well earned our title of Silly Sophs! ' Our leaders that year were Gerry Shaw, Neil Fort, Patricia Behr, and Jane Dansard. Our big event was the ‘'Sophomoron-Dunce Dance . Dunce caps, yard sticks, and geometric equations were the theme. In May, after electing Tim Kett, Jill Peale, Harriet Mundy, and Millicent Radamaker as next year's officers, we could look forward to a wondertul vacation and returning in September as Juniors with half our high school days over. Almost as soon as we returned, we began plan- ning our Junior dance. Its theme was ''Fall Sere- nade’; Austin Palmer made with the music, and we provided a new kind of entertainment with sev- eral specialty dances. In March we put on the PHS version of Our Hearts Were Young And Gay, star- ring Lois Castellanos and Kathleen Griffin as the two innocents abroad. The play was a hit and add- | wish | had a-heart to beat. ed $254.34 to our treasury. We had hardly finished with the play, when it was time to help the seniors with the Junior-Senior Prom. On May 21, the big event took place in a Spring Garden'' vaguely resembling our audi- torium. About that time we were busy choosing the next year's leaders. Besides our own senior class officers who were Bob Goldsack, Millicent Radamaker, Phyllis Jones, and George Coyne, we elected Tim Kett as president of Student Council, Lowell Blum- enaver as vice-president, and Harriet Mundy as secretary. Bert Katz was chosen Editor-in-Chief of the Entree, and Marion Boise, Editor of the Mile- stone. Immediately on returning, tryouts for the Senior Class Play began. Jill Peale, Lowell Blumenaver and Neil Fort were chosen as leads in the Stage Door cast. We added to our treasury by the sale of those familiar red and blue pennants. These were only the beginnings of a very busy year. Re- member the fun we had at the Senior Dance, Junior-Senior Prom, Senior Day, and at the Senior Supper? After taking over the school on Senior Day and discovering who had received Hall of Fame honors, we realized that our time at PHS was running short. We had watched our football, basketball, base- ball, track, tennis, cross country, and swimming teams win and lose for four years. We had rushed with the others to be first in lunch line; watched breathlessly a thrilling moment of a football game or a class play; met the kids after school at the Hill or George's ; sighed as ''Goodnight Sweet- heart'' was played at the end of a school dance; and realized all over again that we were true PHS'ers every time’we sang the ''Alma Mater”. Graduation day when we sang it for thé last time, we could look back on these things but only briefly; we all knew that here was once again the time to look forward. We are lost.’ Robert Goldsack; Phyllis Jones; Millicent Rademaker; George Coyne. Hold fast to the tip of my tale.” THEODORE R. ABBOND Teddy Chess; Chamber of Music. Ambition: Go to California. Future Plans: College. Activities: German; ROBERT JAMES ADAMS Bob Activities: Football 4, 3; Intra- mural Basketball 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Take care of pretty women. Future Plans: Army. PHILLIP JOHN BARBER Phil Activities: Football 2, |; Bas- ketball |; Chamber Music 4, 33 Ambition: Be very wealthy. Future Plans: Acquire ambi- tion. EDWIN S. BARRIE Ed Activities: Track 4, 3. Future Plans: U. S. Army. HERBERT ABRAMS Herby ' Activities: Football 3, 2; Base- ball 2, |; Intra Mural Basket- jefelll 2 Varcllc Ambition: Bartender. Future Plans: Take a_ rest. JOSEPH AGNONE “Heff Activities: Male Chorus; In- tramural Baske?ball. Ambition: Be Electrical Engi- neer. Future Plans: Romance. EDWARD ARTHUR BARLEY Ed Ambition: To break into big business and have a happy home life. Future Plans: College and major in salesmanship. MAXWELL F. BARRY, JR. Activities: Chamber Music 4. Ambition: Spend summer at the shore wilco working. Future Plans: University of California. DONALD R. P. ACKERMAN Quack Ambition: Singer, dancer, and actor. Future above. Plans: Preparing for VIRGINIA L. ALLEN “Ginny” Activities: Leaders 4, 3; Mixed Choir 4, 3, 2; Ushers 4; Mile- stone 4. Ambition: Music Director. Future Plans: Six Years at Oberlin. JEROME LAWRENCE BARON Ween Activities: Biology 2; Chamber Music 3; Swimming 1; Cross Country |. Ambition: Hotel Owner. Future Plans: Air Forces; col- lege. JOHN WALLACE BARTLETT “Wally” Ambition: Study Medicine. Future Plans: Yale. Theodore Abbond Herbert Abrams Donald Ackerman Edna Adams Robert Adams. Joseph Agnone Virginia Allen Lois Audet Philip Barber Edward Barley Jerome Baron Joan Barrett Edwin Barrie Maxwell Barry John Bartlett Donald Becker EDNA M. ADAMS Activities: Entree 3, 2; A Ca- pella 4, 3; Old Testament 2; Jr. Exec. Council; Leaders 4. Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College. LOIS AUDET Activities: Student Council 4, 3, 2, |; Ushers 4; Receptionist 4; A Capella 2, |. Ambition: Dress Designer. Future Plans: School of De- sign. JOAN EILEEN BARRETT Activities: Dramatics |; Bad minton 3. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. ROBERT BECKER Bob Ambition: Business Career. Future Plans: College. Ralph Bencivenga Nancy Benwell Allan Berger Richard Bergman Ann Bicknell John Billings Neale Birdsall Irving Bittle Sanford Bloom Lowell Blumenaver Kenneth Boehmer Joyce Bogliani Marion Boise Nancy Boise Clement Bonnell Joseph Braco RALPH BENECIVENGA Ambition: Be a Musician. Future Plans: Navy. ANN ELAINE BICKNELL Activities: Girls Leaders 4, 3. Ambition: Private Secretary. SANFORD MORTON BLOOM Activities: Male Chorus 4, 2, |. Ambition: Dentistry. Future Plans: College. MARION E. BOISE Activities: Milestone 4, 3, 2; Ushers 4; Entree 3, 2, |. Ambition: Polish Mr. Hauck's pate. Future Plans: College. 4 NANCY ANNE BENWELL Activities: Office Machine 4; Typing 2. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Office Work. JOHN RICHARD BILLINGS Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. C. LOWELL BLUMENAUER Activities: Dramatics 4, 3, 2, 1; Junior, Senior Plays. Ambition: Be cheerful. Future Plans: M. C. and actor. NANCY ELOISE BOISE Activities: Archery 2, |. Ambition: See the country. Future Plans: Appear in ‘Ice Follies of 1949. AL BERGER Windy Activities: Baseball 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Become a Multi- Millionaire. Future Plans: College. NEALE BIRDSALL Activities: Football 2, 1; Swim- ming 2, |; Tennis 2, |; Entree AS el Steer A Ambition: Business. Future Plans: College. KARL KENNETH BOEHMER Activities: J-V Football; Var- sity 3, 2; Camera 2. Ambition: Retire soon. Future Plans: Uncle Sam's Col- lege. , CLEMENT MILTON BONNELL Clem Activities: Projection 4, 2; Math 4; Basketball Manager 4; Entree 4; Milestone 4; Ambition: Mechanical Engi- neer. Future Plans: College. RICHARD BERGMAN Dick Activities: Tennis 3; Projection |; Bird 2. Ambition: Engineer. Future Plans: College. IRVING BITTLE Activities: V Swimming 4, 3, 2. Ambition: Draftsman. Future Plans: Undecided. JOYCE MAE BOGLIANI Bugs Activities: Sketch. Ambition: Private secretary. Future Plans: Pushing a pen- cil into those shorthand char- acters. JOSEPH BRACO Joe Activities: Football; Wrestling. Ambition: See the world. Future Plans: Navy Air Corps. 15 16 RICHARD |. BROADWELL Dick Ambition: Businessman. Future Plans: Undecided. LOUISA MARIE BRUBAKER Activities: Mixed Choir; Old Testament. Ambition: Specialize in Sacred Music. Future Institute. Central Bible Plans: JOYCE VIRGINIA BUCKELEW Buck ! Activities: Camera 3; Basket- ball 2. Ambition: To ski. Future Plans: Be a nurse. FRANK C. BUXTON Activities: Ushers 4; Sr. Ex. Council; Projection 4, 3, 2; Milestone 4. Ambition: Hospital work. Future Plans: Undecided. Richard Broadwell Roberta Brower Beverly Brown Vernelle Brown Louisa Brubaker Dominic Bryla Evelyn Brynildsen Antoinette Bucciero Joyce Buckelew William Burke Elvira Burton Anne Busher Frank Buxton William Campbell Elizabeth Canning Edith Capparelli ROBERTA F, BROWER Bert Activities: A Capella 4, 3, 2; Glee Club |. Ambition: Own a telephone. Future Plans: Secretary. DOMINIC ANTHONY BRYLA Activities: Showcase 4; Foot- ball 3; Cross Country 2. Ambition: Pilot in Navy Air Corps. Future Plans: Navy Air Corps. WILLIAM ALVORD BURKE “Bill! Ambition: Commercial Photog- rapher. Future Plans: Work. WILLIAM H. CAMPBELL “Bill Activities: St. Council 4, 3; Entree 4, 2: Math. Pres. 4, Vice Pres. 3; Baseball 4, 3. Ambition: Electrical Engineer- ing. Future Plans: College. BEVERLY ELLEN BROWN Bev Ambition: Own a farm in Basking Ridge and raise a family. Future Plans: Manage my own grocery store. EVELYN B. BRYNILDSEN Evie Activities: Mixed Chorus 4, 3 Leaders 4, 3; A Capella 2, | Tennis 4; Apparatus. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: Nursing School. . 1 ' ELVIRA ANN BURTON mye Activities: Typing 4, 3; Lead- ers 4. Ambition: Baby's Nurse. Future Plans: Nurse, Typist, Housewife. ELIZABETH G. CANNING Betty Activities: Office Machines; Typing: Aloha. Ambition: Travel throughout the U. S. Future Plans: Typist or Book- keeper. VERNELLE JO-ANNE BROWN Brownie Activities: Lost and Found |; Typing 4, 3. Ambition: Nurse or Mortician. Future Plans: Travel, College ANTOINETTE S. BUCCIERO Ann Activities: Dramatics 1; Typ- ing. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Office work. ANNE KATHRYN BUSHER Activities: Homeroom Secre- tary 4; Archery 2; Fr. Ex. Council. Ambition: Costume Designing. Future Plans: College. EDITH MARIE CAPPERELLI Cappy Activities: Leaders 4; Dramat- kes: I Ambition: Be talented Beau- tician. Future parlor. Plans: Own beauty LEONARD V. CARAVELLO Leo Ambition: Own Radio Business. Future Plans: Marine Corps. JEAN FRANCIS CARTER Activities: A Capella. Ambition: Dental Hygienist. Future Plans: Undecided. PAUL CEGLIA Ambition: Go to Texas. Future Plans: Join Navy. STEPHANIE S. CHEHUT Steph Activities: Majorette 4, 3, 2, 1; Entree 3; Twirlers 3, 2; Ambition: Own a car. Future Plans: College. HARRIET J. CAROLUS Smoochie Activities: Emergency Squad |; H. R. Chairman 4. Ambition: Live in Connecticut, Future Plans: Beautician. BARBARA ANN CARY Bobbie Activities: Old Testament |; Art 2; Tumbling 4. Ambition: Kindergarten Teacher, Future Plans: Glassborough State Teachers College. DOLORES ANN CENNAMO Tillie Activities: Milestone 4; Emer- gency Squad |. Ambition: Go to South Amer- ica. Future Plans: Join the Wasps. CLARE ROSE CHIAPPA Chip Activities: Ex. C. 4; Forum Secretary 4; S. W. F. 4, 3; Sketching 3, 2. Ambition: History Teacher. Future Plans: College. MARIE CARRI Mitzie Activities: Milestone 3, editor 4: Ushers 4. Ambition: Co-manager of the New York Yankees. Future Plans: Airline Hostess. JEAN EVELYN CARY Activities: Typing 2. Ambition: Beautician. Future Plans: Beauty Culture School. JOSEPH M. CERILLO Kid Joey Activities: Freshman Football 1; V. Football 3; Football 3. Ambition: Sail around the world. Future Plans: U.S. Navy. JOSEPH CHIECO Ambition: Auto Mechanic and Racing Car Driver. Future Plans: Open my own Business. PHILIP K. CARTER, JR. Ken Activities: V. Tennis 4, 3, 2; Dramatic 4, 3, 2. Ambition: College Professor, Tennis Star. Future Plans: College. LOIS JEAN CASTELLANOS Activities: S.C. 4, 3, 2; Cheer Leaders 4, 3, 2, |; Junior Play; A Capella |; Basketball 3. Ambition: Long Life. Future Plans: College. ADOLPH LESTER CHARLES Adie Activities: Male Chorus; Latin; Chess. Ambition: Teacher history, gen- eral sciences. Future Plans: Montclair St, Teachers College. CATHARINE ANN CHINNI Cathie Activities: Typing 2, 1. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Future Plans: Secretarial Work. Leonard Caravello Harriet Carolus Marie Carri Kenneth Carter, Jr. Jean Carter Barbara Cary Jean Cary Lois Castellanos Paul Ceglia Dolores Cennamo Joseph Cerillo Adolph Charles Stephanie Chehut Clara Chiappa Joseph Chieco Catherine Chinni 17 18 ANDONIA NIA CHRISTMAN Activities: Milestone 4, 3, 2; Entree 4, 3, 2; Apparatus 4; Latin 3. Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: Tusculum Col- lege. CHARLES C. CLARE, JR. Activities: Biology; Museum. Ambition: Biology Teacher. Future Plans: College. PATRICIA ANN CONNOLLY Activities: A Capella 2, |; Emergency Squad |. Ambition: Housewife. Future Plans: Nursing School. NELLIE NAKEEN COURY Activities: A Capella 4, 2; Typing. Ambition: Typist. Future Plans: Undecided. DOMINICK CIARNELLA Dome Activities: Band; Swing Band; Orchestra. Ambition: Musician. Future Plans: U. S. Marine Band. NANCY JO CLAWSON Activities: Dramatics |; Mile- stone 4, 3; Entree 4, 3; Arch- Boa Te oe Ambition: A long, happy life. Future Plans: College. PATRICIA B. CONNOLLY Siero Activities: Latin 3; Aquatic 4; Tennis 4. Ambition: Go to Spain or South America. Future Plans: Elementary school teacher. VIRGINIA COX Ambition: Be a Nurse. Future Plans: Nursing School. JOSEPH CISTERNINO Ambition: U.S. Navy. Future Plans: U.S. Navy. LUCILLE MARION COLTRI Ludie Activities: Entree 4, 3; As- sembly Committee 4; Mile- stone 3, 2. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Undecided. RAYMOND F. CORBIN Ray Activities: Drama 3, 2; Cheer- leading 4, 3, 2, I. Ambition: Have fun and get the most out of life. Future Plans: College. GEORGE EDWARD COYNE Activities: Bird Club |; Cham- ber Music 3; German 4; Chess Be Sin, Cy Gh Ambition: Forestry. Future Plans: Dodge Army. Andonia Christman Dominick Ciarnella Joseph Cisternino Peter Cito Charles Clare Nancy Jo Clawson Lucille Coltri Barbara Colwell Patricia Connolly Patricia B. Connolly Raymond Corbin Salvatore Cortese Nellie Coury Virginia Cox George Coyne Louise Cozens PETER CITO, JR. Pete Ambition: Open used car lot and have a successful busi- ness. Future Plans: U.S. Army. BARBARA ANN COLWELL Babs Activities: Milestone 4, 3, 2; Knitting |. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Priva te Secre- tary. SALVATORE J. CORTESE Sal Future Plans: Enlist in the U.S. Marines. LOUISE EDITH COZENS “Wiesy ' Activities: Red Cross |; Tennis 2; St. C. 3; Archery 2. Ambition: Truck driver. Future Plans: Undecided. Clifford Crawley Barbara Cruse Carrie Danner Pamela Davis Joseph DeAngelis Patricia deBabochay Salvatore Dellaventura Conrad Demboski Ronald DeMilt Gloria Desiato Regina DeVito Dino DiDario Frank Domenick Thomas Donrod Vivian Doyle Robert Drake CLIFFORD CRAWLEY Chubby Ambition: Make sports, Future Plans: College. good in JOSEPH DE ANGELIS Red Activities: Camera 2; Boys Chorus 2, 1; Mixed Chorus Ze Ambition: Live long Future Plans: Fulfilling ambi- tion, RONALD DE MILT Mel Allen’ Activities: Track 4, 3; Projec- tion 3, |. Ambition: Be Sports An- nouncer and Disc-Jockey. Future Plans: Seton Hall Col- lege. FRANK DOMENICK Cheach Activities: Chamber Music 4; Projection |; Intramural Bas- ketball 2, |. Ambition: Be a Musician. Future Plans: Music School. ve BARBARA CRUSE Fiction Ambition: Go to college. Future Plans: Social Worker. PATRICIA G. DE BABOCHAY “Dat Activities: Art Club |. Ambition: Dress Designer. Future Plans: Parsons School of Design. GLORIA NINA DESIATO Activities: Leaders 4, 3; Typ- ing 4, 3. Ambition: Private Secretary.. THOMAS H. DONROD Tom Activities: V. Baseball; Cross Country; Track. Ambition: Undecided. Future Plans: Success in life. CARRIE MAE DANNER Activities: Exhibit Committee; Sketch. Ambition: Fashion design or Commercial Art. Future Plans: Art School. S. A. DELLAVENTURA Sale Activities: V. Football. Ambition: Be President of USA. Future Plans: Marine Corps. REGINA RITA DE VITO Jean Activities: Typing 4, 3, 2. A mbition: Housewife. Future Plans: Private Secre- tary. VIVIAN RUTH DOYLE Activities: Old Testament 3. Ambition: Beautician. Future Plans; Apex School. Beauty PAMELA ANNE DAVIS Activities: St. C. 4; Tennis 4; Sketch 4; Archery 3; H. R. Chairman 3; Biology 3. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. CONRAD J. DEMBOSKI Activities: V. Football 4, 3; Intramural Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 2, |. Ambition: To Succeed. Future Plans: Engineering Col- lege. DINO DIDARIO Activities: Wrestling; V. Football 4, 3. Ambition: See the world. Future Plans: To retire. Gym; ROBERT EDWARD DRAKE Bob ! Activities: J-V, V. Football Stage crew I. Ambition: Electrical Engineer Future Plans: College. Evelyn Duff Janet Dugan David Dunavan Arthur Duncan Carol Dunekack Richard Dunham Willene Edwards Peter Enander James Eskesen Mary Eskesen Angelo Esolda Lois Eustice Anna Evans Joan Evans Ruth Ewing Lucille Falcon EVELYN JEANNE DUFF “Lynn” Activities: Milestone 3; Tennis 4: Badminton 3; Swimming |. Ambition: Laboratory Tech- nician. Future Plans: College. CAROL ANN DUNEKACK Activities: A Capella 3, 2; Archery 2, 1; Librar y Council |; Senior Play 4; Rhythmic Swimming 4. Ambition: Marriage. Future Plans:.College. JAMES T, ESKESEN Jim Activities: Track 4, 3; Football 4; Intramural Basketball. Ambition: Work with N. J. Telephone Company. Future Plans: Ask Uncle Sam! ANNA LOUISE EVANS Activities: Old Testament 3. Ambition: Nurse; Travel. Future Plans: College. JANET RUTH DUGAN Activities: Milestone 4; Ma- jorette 4, 3, 2, 1; A Capella 1; Twirling 3, 2; Tumbling 4. peice: Live long, happy ife. Future Plans: Buyer. RICHARD DUNHAM Dick Activities: St. C. 4, 3; Boys’ State 4; Jr. Sr. Plays; Intra- mural Basketball 4, 3, 2. Ambition: Be successful. Future Plans: College. MARY ESKESEN Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College. JOAN VICTORIA EVANS Activities: A Capella 3, 2, |; Girls Ensemble 3, 2. Ambition: Nursing. Future Plans: College. DAVID S. DUNAVAN Activities: Projection 4, 3, 2, he Weis! 3 72, le Sie Cs oh Sh 2, |; S.A.T. Chairman. Future Plans: College. WILLENE S. EDWARDS Widdie Activities: Cheering 4, 3, 2; A Capella 1; Girls Ensemble Sez. Ambition: See an Autorace at Indianapolis. Future Plans: College. ANGELO ANDY ESOLDA Activities: Baseball. Ambition: Professional Base- ball. Future Plans: Get Married. RUTH CHRYSLER EWING Ruthie Activities: A Capella 4, 3. Ambition: Buyer. Future Plans: Merchandising School. ARTHUR E. DUNCAN Art Ambition: Engineering. Future Plans: College. PETER C. ENANDER Neo Activities: St. C. 4; Math Club 4; Tennis 4, 3, 2. Future Plans: College. LOIS JOAN EUSTICE Toadie Activities: Typing 4; Knitting lt Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Work. LUCILLE BEATRICE FALCON Activities: Old Testament Club. Ambition: Medical Mission- ary; Africa. Future Plans: Bible School. 20 BARUCH FALK Barry Activities: Drama 4; Entree Cie Ambition: Be a Millionaire Playboy. Future Plans: Work on Get- ting First Million. WILLIAM D. FOLEY Bill Activities: Basketball 4, 3; Baseball 4, 3; Cross Country Ambition: Finding Job With Six Months’ Vacation Future Plans: College. SHIRLEY MAE FOX Shirl Activities: Rhythmic Swimming 4, Ambition: Be a Nurse. ROSEMARY FULTON Little Wig Activities: Band 4, 3, 2; Girls Glee |; Orchestra 4, 3, 2. Ambition: To see 1952 arrive. Future Plans: Vocalist. Baruch Falk Robert Ferris Helen Finkel David Fitts William Foley Neil Fort Rudolph Fotia Marilyn Fountain Shirley Fox Frank Freeman Vincent Fulgenzi Robert Fulton Rosemary Fulton Margaret Furino Barbara Gale Marie Gallo 21 ROBERT LOUIS FERRIS, JR. Bob Activities: St. C. 4; Commu- nity C. 4; Boy's St. 3; Basket- ball 4, 3; Math 4, 3. Ambition: Industrial Engineer. Future Plans: College. NEIL ROBERT FORT Activities: Milestone 4; Stu- dent Council 4, 3, |; Boys En- semble 4, 3, 2; Mixed Chorus Br 2s Ambition: Success. Future Plans: College. FRANK FREEMAN Gerry’ Activities: Dramatics 3, 2; Boys Ensemble 4, 2, 1; Mixed Choin-4;-3,.2, -|k Ambition: Enjoy life. Future Plans: Radio television electronic school. MARGARET ANN FURINO EEUGE Activities: Typing 3, 2; Arch- ery 3. Ambition: Motor through Every State of the United States. Future Plans: Secretary. HELEN RUTH FINKEL Activities: St. C. 3; Biology 3, 2; Milestone 4. Ambition: Wax Mr. Passerel- la's Mustache. Future Plans: College. RUDOLPH V. FOTIA Rudy Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Service. VINCENT S. FULGENZI Activities: Drama 4, 3. Ambition: Attain Complete and Everlasting Happiness. Future Plans: Undecided. BARBARA ELISABETH GALE Barbie Activities: Dramatics |; A Ca- pella 2, |; Milestone 3; Or- chestra 4, 3, 2, |; Usher 4; Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College. DAVID FITTS Dave Activities: Cross Country 4, 3; Track 4, 3; Usher 4; Mixed Cheir 493, 2ets Ambition: Win a Regatta. Future Plans: College. MARILYN FOUNTAIN Activities: A Capella 2; Mixed Choir 4,:3; Girls Ensemble 4, 3. Ambition: Travel, Teach, Write a Masterpiece. Future Plans: College. ROBERT FULTON Steamboat Ambition: Own a dairy farm. Future Plans: College and drive a truck. MARIE GALLO Mary Activities: Office Machines 4; Typing 3; Basketball |. Ambition: Be a Motorcyclist. Future Plans: Business School. 22 Beatrice Galluzzo Jeanne Garafalo Wilhelmina Gary Jean Gaston Norman Geller Jean Gembarowicz Nancy Gibbons Eugene Gilman Ellen Goddard Albertha Golden Robert Goldsack Doris Goldstein Thomas Gordon June Graceley Jeanne Graeser William Graff BEATRICE L. GALLUZZO Bea Ambition: Be a Business Woman. Future Plans: Work. Successful NORMAN GELLER Num Activities: J-V Baseball 3; Swimming 3; Cross Country 4; Wrestling 4. Ambition: Baseball. Future Plans: College. ELLEN MARIE GODDARD Mel Ambition: Be an old sew and sew seamtress. Future Plans: Sewing the golden crop of the year. Play Professional THOMAS GORDON Tommy Activities: Camera 2; German 4. Ambition: Architectural Engi- neer. Future Plans: College. JEANNE J. GARAFALO Pumpkin Activities: V-P Leaders 4, 3; Att. Office 4, 3, 2, 1; Typing 4, 3. Ambition: Professional Singer. Future Plans: Accountant, JEAN V. GEMBAROWICZ Jeanne’ Ambition: Success. Future Plans: Work; Travel. ALBERTA E. GOLDEN Bert Activities: Dramatics |; Old Testament; Typing. Ambition: Teacher and Social Worker. Future Plans: College, Major in English. JUNE FIELD GRACELEY Activities: Usher 4; A Capella 3, 2, |; Chamber Music 4. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: College. WILHELMINA E. GARY Willie Activities: Dramatics 4, 3, 2, 1; Leaders; Office Machines; Typing. Ambition: Go to California. Future Plans: Office work. NANCY LOUISE GIBBONS Gibby Activities: Mixed Choir 4, 3, 2, 1; Milestone editor 4; Usher 4. Ambition: Meet Miss Pratt's Frenchmen. Future Plans: Study Science. ROBERT JOHN SOLDSACK Bob Activities: Sr. Class President; St. CG) 4,3), 25 Dramatics 4: Boys’ Cooking 3. Ambition: Business Administra- tion. Future Plans: College. JEANNE M. GRAESER Activities: Junior Play 3; Sen- ior Play 4. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Junior College. JEAN LORRAINE GASTON Ambition: Become news re- porter on big name paper. Future Plans: Business and Commercial School. EUGENE WARD GILMAN Activities: Stamp |. Ambition: Do as little as pos: sible to live. Future Plans: College. DORIS GOLDSTEIN Activities: Club Editor Mile- stone; Junior Play; Mixed Choire4, 3, 2- Ambition: See Miss Bond chew bubble gum. Future Plans: Teacher. WILLIAM R. GRAFF SBillw Activities: Chamber Music 4; Entree 4, 3; Math 3. Ambition: Be an Advertiser. Future Plans: College. DOLORES GRAHAM “Dolly” Activities: Milestone 4: Old Testament 4; Emergency Squad Le Ambition: Travel, see India. Future Plans: Secretarial School. JOAN MARIE GREENHALGH Activities: Drama 4, |; Senior Play 4. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: Nursing School. MICHAEL GRUITCH Mike Ambition: Play a Musical In- strument. Future Plans: Super-Market. Manager of ROBERT GEORGE HALL Bob Activities: Track 4, 3. Ambition: Own two cars, mo- torcycle, and yacht. Future Plans: College. Pie y | oo Nees J ALICE MAY GREENE Activities: Dramatics 4; A Capella 3, 2. Ambition; X-ray Technician. Future Plans: Finish school. KATHLEEN GRIFFIN “Kitty” Activities: Jr. Play; Usher 4; Sin Eye Tab IR lS Gh Ambition: Guess tune on Stop the Music. Future Plans: College. ELIZABETH A. GUTTRIDGE Betty Activities: Tennis 4, 2, |; Bas- ketball 4, 3; Softball 4, 3. Ambition: To graduate. Future Plans: Run an old man's home. JOE HALSEY Henry Ambition: To be a jack of all trades and master of none. Future Plans: Undecided. GRAYCE GREENE Ambition: Telephone opera- tor, Dietitian, or Typist. Future Plans: Marriage. CHARLES GRIMES Grimes’ Activities: Magic 1; Country 4, 3, 2. Ambition: Army. Future Plans: Undecided. Cross SUSAN B. HALDEMAN Sue Activities: Dramatics 4, 3; Swimming 3, 2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play. SUSAN HAND Suie Activities: Dramatics |; Ten nis 4; Cheerleading |. Ambition: Airline hostess. Future Plans: Jr. College. Dolores Graham Alice Greene Grayce Greene Mary Greene Joan-Marie Greenhalgh Kathleen Griffin Charles Grimes Pearl Grobe Michael Gruitch Elizabeth Guttridge Susan Haldeman Mary Hall Robert Hall Henry Halsey Susan Hand Joyce Hansen MARY FRANCES GREENE “Greenie’ Activities: A Capella 2, |; Mixed Choir 4, 3, 2, |; Dra- matics 3. Ambition: File Clerk. Future Plans: Work in office. PEARL ANN GROBE Dusty Activities: Sr. play; Att. office Aes: Ambition: Artist or Model. Future Plans: Art College. MARY ELIZABETH HALL Activities: A Capella; Mixed Choir. Ambition: Radio and Concert Singer. Future Plans: Study Music. JOYCE ELAINE HANSEN Activities: St. C. 4; A Capella 3, 2, |; Entree 4; Library C |. Ambition: Medical technician. Future Plans: College. 23 24 WILLIAM HARKNESS Bill Activities: Football 4, 3, 2, I; Basketball 4, 3, 2, |; Baseball Siena Ambition: Millionaire. Future Plans: Work on ambi- tion. JOHN RICHARD HAVER Jack Activities: St. C. 3; Dramatic 4; Baseball 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Advertising. Future Plans: College. ROBERT R. HELMER, JR. Bob Activities: German; Chess, Ambition: Become an officer in the Coast Guard. SHIRLEY HIGGINS Activities: Lib. C. |. Ambition: Model. Future Plans: Undecided. GLENN R. HARTPENCE Wloxce Ambition: Pilot, Aeronautical Engineer. Future Plans: Kings Point Mili- tary Academy. WESLEY E. HAWKINS, JR. Tiny! Activities: Football 3. Ambition: Retire at 23. Future Plans: Own company, Alaska, lumber DOLORES HERNER Dee Activities: Milestone 4. Ambition: Editor fashion mag- azine. Future Plans: College. ANITA HILTZ Activities: Tennis 4, 2, |; Bas- ketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Softball 4, eles Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Business College. ANN HARVAN Activities: Cheerleading 4, 3, Dimlle Ambition: Private Secretary. Future Plans: Undecided. MARILYN HAYDEN Activities: Band 3, 2: A Ca- pella 4, 1; Art 3, 2; St. C. I; Girls Athletics 3, 2, |. Ambition: Vocational Rehabili- tation. Future Plans: College. AMERICUS HESTER Ambition: Become a nurse. Future Plans: Nursing school. ROSE ANN HORN Activities: Milestone 4; Entree 4, 3; A Capella 3, 2; Ushers 4; Receptionist 4; Jr. Ex. 3. Ambition: Art field. Future Plans: Undecided. William Harkness Glenn Hartpence Ann Harvan Jesse Harvey Jack Haver Wesley Hawkins Marilyn Hayden Joan Heinecke Robert Helmer Dolores Herner Americus Hester Marian Higgins Shirley Higgins Anita Hiltz Rose Ann Horn Jeanne Houston JESSE HARVEY, JR. Activities: Cross Country. Ambition: Be Mechanical Den- tist; Pilot. Future Plans: Marry L. T. JOAN ANN HEINECKE Activities: Rhythmic Swimming 4; Milestone 3; Archery 3. Future Plans: College. MARIAN HIGGINS Activities: Milestone 3, editor 4; Ushers 4; Lib. C. 2, |. Ambition: Co-Manager of Yankees. Future Plans: St. Luke's Nurs- ing School. JEAN HOUSTON Buzzy Activities: Band 4, 3, 2, |; Or- chestra 4, 3. Ambition: Musician. Future Plans: Music School. John lannotta Dolores Imbriaco Sonja Jarema Thane Jenkins Gerald Jennings Eunice Jeremiason Andrew Johnson Carl Johnson Kenneth Jones Phyllis Jones Stanley Joy Jean Kaine Lewis Karas Bertram Katz Thomas Keiser Myron Kellberg JOHN IANNOTTA Jake Activities: Band 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Musician in Spike Jones’ Band. Future Plans: Undecided. GERALD JENNINGS Ambition: Millionaire. Future Plans: Work on ambi- tion. KENNETH ROBERT JONES ‘Ken Activities: Art 4, 3, 2. Ambition: Stage Direction school, California. Future Plans: Navy. LEWIS KARAS Lew INerwiness Sip, (5 4 Bh 72 Iie Sr. Plays. Ambition: Be a Doctor. Future Plans: College. DOLORES IMBRIACO Activities: Milestone 4; Sketch Dale Ambition: Commercial Artist. Future Plans: Work. EUNICE J. JEREMIASON Activities: Library Council 4, 3, 2, |e Clee Cluts ile Aveda ery 3. Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College, Travel. PHYLLIS MARLENE JONES Phyl Activities: Entree 4, 3, 2, |; CIN AA Siecle An@apella 4; Usher 4. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: College. BERTRAM KATZ Bert Activities: Entree Editor-in- chief 4; Entree 3, 2; Milestone 3; Male Chorus 4. Ambition: B e a Journalist. Future Plans: College. SONJA JAREMA Sunny INeinminness [bils, (Cs Zh 2, Ae Ie Ex. Comm. 3. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: College. ANDREW JOHNSON Andy Activities: Swimming 4, 3. Future Plans: U.S. Navy. STANLEY A. JOY Activities: Football 4, 3; Track See Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: University of Penn. THOMAS M. KEISER Tom Activities: Camera 3. Ambition: Carry out my Fu- ture Plans Successfully. Future Plans: College, Success in the Business World. ALAN THANE JENKINS Ambition: Play hill-billy music on a guitar in Carnegie Hall. Future Plans: Spend summer on ranch. CARL HENRY JOHNSON Carlos Ambition: Surgeon or home doctor. Future Plans: Medical school, live in South America. JEAN MARIE KAINE Future Plans: Undecided. MYRON H. W. KELLBERG Activities: Swimming; Track. Ambition: Chemical Engineer. Future Plans: Join N.R.O.T.C, 25 DAVID GEORGE KENNEDY Dave'' Activities: Scoreboard 4, 3, 2, |; Tennis 4, 3, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 2. Ambition: U.S. President. Future Plans: Army. PEGGY ANN KESSLER Baggy Activities: St. C. 4; Sketch |; Archery |. Ambition: Lab. Technician. Future Plans: College. RUTH KNIGHT Activities: Softball 2. Ambition: Be an artist. Future Plans: Unknown. DORIS A. LANT Ambition: Dietitian. Future Plans: Undecided. David Kennedy Mary Kennette Richard Kennette John Kessler Peggy Ann Kessler Timothy Kett Phyllis Klimko Robert Klotzbach Ruth Knight Joan Koplowitz David Kunzman Angie Lagios Doris Lant Reginald LaPiere John LaRosa William LaRue 26 MARY C. KENNETTE Molly Activities: Tumbling 4; Mile- stone 4. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. TIMOTHY KETT Tim Activities: St. C. Pres. 4; Pres. Class 3; Cross Country 4, 3, 2; Swimming 4, 3; Track 4, Bae: Ambition: Dentist. Future Plans: Notre Dame. JOAN KOPLOWITZ Activities: Aloha 2; Swimming 2 Ambition: Be a Nurse. Future Plans: Nursing School. REGINALD G. LA PIERE Reggie™ Ambition: Fly. Future Plans: Fly in wild blue where clouds and stars are only direction posts. RICHARD H. KENNETTE Dick Activities: Track |. Ambition: Textile Engineer. Future Plans: College. PHYLLIS MARIE KLIMKO Activities: Student Council 4, 3; P.T.A. Representative 4; Ushers 4; A Capella 3, 2, |. Ambition: Career woman. Future Plans: Stock brokerage. DAVID LEE KUNZMAN Dave Activities: Senior Play 4; Ush- ers 4; Milestone 4. Ambition: Set up a dental clinic. Future Plans: College, then Dental School. JOHN LA ROSA Ambition: None. Future Plans: Up to Uncle Sam. JOHN N. KESSLER Jack Activities: French 4. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. ROBERT T. KLOTZBACH Bob Activities: St. C. 2; Swimming 2; Future Plans: Army; Drafting school, ANGIE LAGIOS Activities: Milestone 4, 3; En- tree 4, 3. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Unknown. WILLIAM LA RUE Bill Ambition: To be successful. MICHAEL J. LAVELLE Activities: Track 4, 3; Cross Gountry 4, 3:)St., ©. 2: Ambition: Tugboat captain. Future Plans: Navigation; Ma- rine Engineering. SYLVIA HELEN LENTZSCH Babe Activities: Swimming 4, |; Tennis 4, 2; Apparatus 3, 2; Archery 3, 2. Ambition: Dietitian, Future Plans: Valparaiso Uni- versity. BRUCE ALAN LOCK Activities: Intramural Basket- balllsie2aal Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Training School: Aviation; Aeronautical Work. FRANK MACRI Ambition: Be a General. Future Plans: School. BEVERLY ANN LEAHY Activities: Typing 4; Archery 3: Ambition: Be a private secre- tary and travel. Future Plans: Business School at Berkeley. STANTON LEVITT S Stan! Activities: Stage Crew 4, 3. Ambition: College. Future Plans: Salesman. CRISPINO E. LOMBARDI GE hisn Activities: Intramural Basket- ball4 seal Ambition: Millionaire. Future Plans: College. FLORENCE H. MAKOWSKI clone Activities: Knitting |. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Work. PRUDENCE ANN LEMMO Ambition: Own a new Cadil- lac. Future Plans: Work. PAUL R. LEWAN Activities: Band 4, 3, 2, |; St. G37 Onchestrce4 35) cael Ambition: Be a ''Tommy Hen- rich. Future Plans: College. DOROTHY M. LOUNSBURY Dot Activities: Basketball 4, 3; Softball 4, 3; Tennis 4; Drama is Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: Trenton State Teachers College. THERESA M. MAKOWSKI Terry Activiites: Type 4. Ambition: Lab. Technician. Future Plans: Work. GERTRUDE A. LENTZSCH Gertie Activities: Jr. Play; Apparatus 2; German 4. Ambition: Kindergarten Teacher. Future Plans: Valparaiso Uni- versity. JOANNE Y. LOBB Activities: Entree 4, 3, 2; Mile- stone 4, 3; Biology 4; Bad- minton 3; Dramatics |. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: St. Luke's Hos- pital. ROBERT MacCONNELL Bob Activities: Cross Country 2, |; Baseball Mgr. 5, 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Businessman. Future Plans: Undecided. RALPH MANNERS Jake Activities: Football 3, 2, | Track 2, 1; Baseball 4, 3 Hockey |. Ambition: Civil Engineer. Future Plans: College. Michael Lavelle Beverly Leahy Prudence Lemmo Gertrude Lentzsch Syivia Lentzsch Stanton Levitt Paul Lewan Joanne Lobb Bruce Lock Crispino Lombardi Dorothy Lounsbury Robert MacConnell Frank Maeri Florence Makowski Theresa Makowski Ralph Manners 74 Ruth Marsh Denise Marthaler Lee Martin Catherine McGarry Rowland McDermott Grace Mendez Phyllis Mendez Lewis Meola Nelson Mergott Alan Merrill Carrie Miller Eve Miller Virginia Miller Dorothy Minarck Gordon Missimer Liberta Mollo RUTH LOUISE MARSH Ruthie Activities: Old Testament 3; Girls Chorus |. Ambition: Clerical Work. Future Plans: School; Mar- riage. ROWLAND W. McDERMOTT Mac Activities: Track 4, 3, 2; Cross Country; Old Testament 4; St. Ca4: Ambition: College. Future Plans: Coast Guard. GEORGE N. MERGOTT Activities: Football 4, 3. Ambition: Be a Success. Future Plans: College. -VIRGINIA MILLER Gin Activities: Softball, Ambition: Travel in U. S, Future Plans: Work to be Millionaire. DENISE M. MARTHALER Dennie ™ Activities: A Capella 3, 2, |; Mixed Choir 2, 1; St. C. 3; Biology 4. Ambition: Own Stud Ranch. Future Plans: Nurse. GRACE ELNORA MENDEZ Gracie Activities: Typing 3; Knitting Is Ambition: Typist and Book- keeper. Future Plans: Business School. ALAN D. MERRILL Activities: Chess; Stage Elec- trician, Ambition: Own Dairy Farm. Future Plans: Work to get a Farm. DOROTHY MINARCK Dot'' Activities: Knitting |. Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Work. LEE MARTIN Activities: Tennis 4; Mile- stone 4; Ex. Comm. 3; Bad- amimmon Se Sis Gy Ih Ambition: Advertising Artist. Future Plans: College. PHYLLIS MENDEZ Phyl Activities: Typing 4, 3; Knit- ting |. Ambition: Comptometer. Future Plans: Business School. CARRIE J. MILLER Ambition: Be a Beautician. Future Plans: Apex College of Beauty Culture. GORDON A. MISSIMER Activities: Chess. Ambition: Engineer. Future Plans: College. CATHERINE McGARRY Kay Ambition: Travel to America. Future Plans: Secretary. South LEWIS PATRICK MEOLA Lew Activities: Football; J-V. man- ager. Ambition: Become Rich. Future Plans: Join the Navy. EVE MILLER Activities: Orchestra 4, 3, 2, |; Milestone 4; French 4. Ambition: Be a Success. Future Plans: College. LIBERTA MARY MOLLO Bert Activities: Typing 4, 3. Ambition: Travel around the World, Future Plans: Typist. 28 ANUNZIO MONDORO He) Ambition: Millionaire. Future Plans: Marine Corps. TERESA MAY MORAN “Terry” Activities: Milestone 4, 3; Sketch 3. Ambition: Children's Book II- lustrator. Future Plans: Art School. WILLIAM J. MURGAS Bill Activities: Projection 4, 3, 2 Ambition: Be a Success in one of the Engineering Fields. Future Plans: Lafayette Col- lege. MADELYN NICHOLSON Ambition: Travel to the West. Future Plans: Undecided. Anunzio Mondoro Anna Montgomery Elaine Moody Shirley Moore teresa Moran Philip Morse Florabel Muir Harriet Mundy William Murgas Frederick Murphy Leonard Nachman Julie Neivert Madelyn Nicholson Richard Norman Amy Obley John O'Keeffe 22 ANNA B. MONTGOMERY Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: College PHILIP H. MORSE Activities: Pres. of Radio Club. Ambition: Put a D. D. S. after my name, Future Plans: College. FRED MURPHY Murph Activities: Baseball 4, 3, 2, |; Football 4, 3, 2. Ambition: See the world. RICHARD NORMAN Dicks Activities: Football 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Business Adminis- tration. Future Plans: College and Post Graduate Work. ELAINE MOODY Mo Activities: Tennis 4; Badmin- ton 3; Frosh Drama |; Swim- ming |. Ambition: Live Long Life. Future Plans: College. FLORABEL ELIZABETH MUIR Flo Activities: A Capella 2; Girls’ Glee |; Tennis 2; Archery 2. Ambition: Nurse or Housewife. Future Plans: Work. LEONARD NACHMAN, JR. “Lenny” Activities: Track 4, 3, 2, |; Cross Country 4, 3; Swimming 2; Biology 4, 3. Ambition: Doctor or do Can- cer Research. Future Plans: College. AMY LOUISE OBLEY Activities: Leaders 4; A Ca- pella [. Ambition: Lessons. Future Plans: Improve Knowl- edge in Music. Teach Accordian wieporecisccais SHIRLEY ANN MOORE Activities: St. C. 4, 3; Mixed Choir 4, 3; Girls Ensemble 4, 3. Ambition: Draftsman or Or- ganist. Future Plans: College. HARRIET E. MUNDY Bunny’ Activities: Sec. St. C. 4, Class 3, |; Usher 4; Dramatics 3, 2, [WeAncheLymA aS ec anle Ambition: Social Worker. Future Plans: College. JULIE MURIEL NEIVERT Jule Activities: Milestone 4; S.A.T. chairman. Ambition: Get my M. R. S. Degree. Future Plans: College. JOHN M. O'KEEFFE Activities: Boys' State 4; V. Football 4, 3; J-V. Football 2; Projection I; St. C. Ambition: Get Rich Quick. Future Plans: College. 30 RICHARD L. O'NEIL Dick Activities: St. C. 4; V-Foot- ball 4, 3; Tennis Mgr. 4, 3; Usher 4; J-V. Football 2. Ambition: Engineer. Future Plans: College. FRANK JOHN PANELLA Hop Activities: S.A.T. Chairman. Ambition: Travel; Join the Navy. Future Plans: Construction bus- iness. MARIAN GRACE PARKER Activities: Typing 3; Cafeteria Cashier 4. Ambition: aire. Future Plans: Nurses Training School. Marry a Million- FRANK PEPE Pep Ambition: Be a First Class Mechanic. Future Plans: Service, Woca- tional School. ELWOOD M. OPPEN Woody Activities: Cross Country 4; J-V Basketball 2. Ambition: Own my own Busi- ness. Future Plans: Business School. BEATRICE PARELLA Bea Activities: Typing 4; Entree 4; Archery 2, |. Ambition: Be a Secretary. Future Plans: Office worker. RICHARD T. PARKER Dick Activities: Drama 4. Ambition: Defeat Democrats in Presidential Election of 1984, Future Law. Plans: College and CAROLYN THALIA PERRY Kitty Activities: Leaders 4, 3; Typ- ing 3; Old Testament |; Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. RALPH JOHN ORLANDO Activities: Biology 4; V-Foot- ball 4, 3; V Cross Country 4, Sch Biccecsweze Ambition: Settle Down. Future Plans: Service; College. JIROLAMA E. PARISI Ambition: Singing; Show Bus- iness. Future Plans: Navy Air Force. DOLORES EDNA PAYNE Activities: Drama 4. Ambition: Be a Model. i Future Plans: Get M.R.S. De- gree. SHIRLEY PETERSON Pete Ambition: Private Secretary. Future Plans: Burroughs Ma- chine School, Pace Institute. Richard O'Neil Elwood Oppen Ralph Orlando Leverett Page Frank Panella Beatrice Parella Eugene Parisi Marilyn Parker Marion Parker Richard Parker Dolores Payne Jenifer Peale Frank Pepe Carolyn Perry Shirley Peterson Richard Phillips LEVERETT HOWARD PAGE Hunkie ' Ambition: See America While My Time Is My Own. Future Plans: Uncle Sam's Col- lege. MARILYN E. PARKER Aciivities: Cheerleading 4, 3, 2; Sr. Play; Sr.° Exec. Comm.; Drama |}. Ambition: aire. Future Plans: College. Marry a_ Million- JENIFER PEALE PRE Activities: Mgr. of Cheerlead- ers 4, 3; Sr. and Jr. Plays; Chairman Assem. Comm. 4; VESIP mS Ambition: Be Happy. Future Plans: College; Career. RICHARD PHILLIPS Richie Activities: Drama 4, 3, 2; Fed- eralists 4, 3; Forum 2. Ambition: Psychologist. Future Plans: College. Robert Phillips Loretta Pickens Leonard Pizzolato Veronica Poling John Polys Dickson Pratt George Pravda Muriel Price Robert Price Dolores Quelly Robert Quin Millicent Rademaker Andrew Repak James Ridgway Shirley Riggin Joy Roberts ROBERT PHILLIPS Bob Activities: Forum 4, 3, 2; Stamp |; Student Federalists Ain 3% Ambition: Happiness. Future Plans: College. JOHN VINCENT POLYS Ambition: Truck Driver. Future Plans: Go to Cali- fornia. ROBERT PETER PRICE Bob Activities: Cross Country. Ambition: Merchant Marine Academy. Future Plans: Officer in the Merchant Marine. ANDREW JOSEPH REPAK Activities: Camera 2. Ambition: Mechanical or Chemical Engineer. Future Plans: College. 3 LORETTA GRACE PICKENS Pete’ Activities: A Capella; Mixed Choir; Girls’ Ensemble. Ambition: Mortician. Future Plans: Embalming School. DICKSON JUDD PRATT Judd Activities: V-Track 4, 3, 2, |; V-Swimming; V-Cross Coun- try. Ambition: Undecided. Future Plans: College. DOLORES ANN QUELLY Dee Activities: Drama 2, |. Ambition: Be successful in the Business World. Future Plans: Undecided. JAMES M. RIDGWAY Rip Activities: Milestone 4: Male Chorus 4; Basketball 4, 3, 2, if Ambition: Success in love Future Plans: College. LEONARD J. PIZZOLATO, JR. Ambition: Be a Heating and Sanitary Engineer. Future Plans: Get Married, and be Happy. GEORGE PRAVDA Ambition: Leave New Jersey. Future Plans: Be a Machinist. ROBERT E. QUIN Activities: Basketball Mgr. 4, By, De aline, ker eteyell| 2, lis Magic 2; Stamp |. Ambition: Be a Draftsman; win Stop the Music. Future Plans: College. SHIRLEY R. RIGGIN Activities: Girls’ Glee Club 1; A Capella 4, 3, 2. Ambition: To be Successful in Business. , Future Plans: Work. VERONICA POLING Ronny Activities: Dramatics |; Girls’ Glee; Museum. Ambition: Lab. Technician. Future Plans: Work in Calco Lab. MURIEL LUCILLE PRICE Mimi Ambition: Social Worker. Future Plans: Work and Mar- riage. MILLICENT RADEMAKER Activities: A Capella 2; Latin 2; Ushers 4; Mgr. of Cheer- leaders 4, 3. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: College. JOY ROBERTS AXCHIV ities: eotan Grn4yensh) bey Iie Treas. St. C. 3; A Capella 3, 2, |; Archery 4, |. Ambition: Help make World Better Place to Live. 31 JILL M. ROGAN Ambition: Fashion Designer. Future Plans: Art School. JOHN CHARLES ROTHBERG a) Get Activities: President U.C.S.F. 4 FonuimE+ one ota Caton 2, |; World Federalists 4, 3. Ambition: U. S. Pres. Future Plans: College. LEONARD SAMUEL SACHER “Lennie” Activities: Band; Chess; Cross Country; Entree. Ambition: Lawyer. Future Plans: College. ROBERT RUSSELL SEARS Bob Activities: French 4; Orches- Stanel 20 [Dixctrronitres 7, Il Ambition: Music and Travel. Future Plans: College. MARY PERYLE ROGERSON Activities: A Capella 4, 3, 2; Entree 4, 3, 2; Mixed Choir Ae: Ambition: Be a-Choral Direc- tor, Future Plans: Columbia Uni- versity; play the cello MORTON RUBIN Father Time Activities: Male Chorus 4, 3; Football 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Undecided. Future Plans: College or Navy. LOUIS SAND Lou Activities: Milestone 4; Sr. and Jr. Plays; Dramatics 3, 2; Mixed Choir 4, 3; Football Mgr. 4. Ambition: Bum. Future Plans: College. VIVIAN DOLORES SEAY “Lorie” Activities: Basketball 3, 2. Ambition: Travel in U.S.A. Future Plans: College. FREDERICK R. ROM RG Activities: Football 2, |. Ambition: See the World. Future Plans: College. JOAN RUSSELL Rusty Activities: Dramatics |; Mile- stone 4, 3; Entree 2; French 4. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: College. HERBERT N. SCHLICHTING Herb Activities: Stage Electricians ae Sh, 725 ltreyevention sh 7 fle Ambition: Farmer or Auto Me- chanic. Future Plans: College. CARROL J. SEMER Activities: Milestone 4; Swim- ming 4; Senior Play; Sketch- ing 3. Ambition: Get through college Future Plans: College. EVELYN H. ROMANOSKI Activities: Milestone 4; Sketch. ing 4, 3; A Capella 2; Soft- ball 2. Ambition: Be a Nurse. Futuré Plans: Nursing School. AUBREY L. RYGIEL “Tess” Activities: G.A.A. Pres. 4; Girls’ Leaders 4; Apparatus 4: Basketball 4, 2, |; Softball A Bree Ne Ambition: Make Money. Future Plans: Sports. DAVID SCHWARTZ Mouse Activities: German; Forum; Bi- ology; Stamp; Intramural Bas- ketball. Ambition: Pharmacist. Future Plans: College. GERALD DICKENSON SHAW Gerry Activities: V. Football 4; Ten- Ni am sy 29 Se (, ch By We Exec. C. 2; Mixed Choir 2, |. Ambition: To succeed. Future Plans: College. Jill Rogan Mary Rogerson Frederick Rom Evelyn Romanoski John Rothberg Morton Rubin Joan Russell Aubrey Rygiel Leonard Sachar Louis Sand Herbert Schlichting David Schwartz Robert Sears Vivian Seay Carrol Semer Gerald Shaw 32 33 JANE ANN SHEA Ambition: Secretary. Future Plans: Secretarial School. CHARLES EDGAR SIMONDS Eq DON K. SMITH Activities: Chess 4, 3, 2, I, Biology 2; Stamp |. Ambition: Be a Doctor. Future Plans: College. JOSEPHINE V. SORBO Wo Activities: Orchestra 4, 3, 2; Aloha |. _ Ambition: Business School. Future Plans: Travel. Jane Shea Patricia Sherman Donald Siefert Floyd Sill Charles Simonds Donn Slonim Eloise Smalls Beatrice Smith Don Smith Frank Smith Nancy Smith Samuel Smithton Josephine Sorbo John Stagg Michael Stanfield Philip Staskewicz PATRICIA JEAN SHERMAN teh Activities: Archery 2, |; Swim- ming 2. Ambition: Scientist. Future Plans: Jr. College. DONN P. SLONIM Activities: Projection Club 4, S25 Sto GoaMatns Clopells Ambition: Be a Lawyer, Busix ness Man. Future Plans: school. College, Law FRANK SMITH Activities: Boys Cooking. Future Plans: Navy or Elec- tricians School. JOHN STAGG DONALD SIEFERT Chicken Ambition: Get out of School. Future Plans: Work. ELOISE HORTENSE SMALLS Lois Activities: Typing. Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College. NANCY MARIE SMITH Ambition: Be a Secretary. Future Plans: Business School. MICHAEL D. STANFIELD Mike Activities: Cross Country 4; Assem. Committee 4. Ambition: néer. ; Future Plans: College. Mechanical Engi- FLOYD EDWARD SILL Activities: Band; Photography; Orchestra. Ambition: X-ray tech. Future Plans: College. BEATRICE TERRILL SMITH Bette Activities: A Capella 2; Cheerleaders |; Dramatics 2. Ambition: Nurse. Future Plans: Muhlenberg Hos- pital School for Nurses. SAMUEL SMITHTON Sam Ambition: Musician. Future Plans: School; Army. PHILLIP E. STASKEWICZ Sire Activities: St. C. 3, 2, 1; Pres. Glassa lk Ambition: Do Well in Business. Future Plans: College. 34 Arthur Stein Joseph Steinman Lois Stephenson Dorothy Stevens Joan Stevens Elizabeth Stiglitz Robert Stills George Stitcher Robert Strachan Raymond Sul Thomas Sullivan Doris Swenson James Talbot Carolyn Theisz Frederick Thompson John Thompson ARTHUR STEIN “Artie” Activities: Milestone 4, 3; Football Mgr. 4; Track Mgr. 4, 3: Math Club; Biol. Club 3. Ambition: Medicine. Future Plans: College. JOAN BARBARA STEVENS Activities: Milestone 4; Cham- ber Music 4. Ambition: Become a Secretary. Future Plans: Work in an Of- fice ROBERT GIBB STRACHAN Bob Activities: Be an Engineer. Future Plans: College. JAMES R. TALBOT, JR. inn Activities: Milestone 4: Exec. C. 4; Tennis 3, 2, 1; Basket- ball 2, 1; Biol.; Art I. Ambition: Undecided. Future Plans: College. JOSEPH STEINMAN 'Begel'' Activities: Projection; Male Chorus. Ambition: Carpenter. Future Plans: Undecided. ELIZABETH STIGLITZ Betty Activities: Chamber Music. Ambition: Travel. Future Plans: Business. RAYMOND M. SUL Ray Activities: Soph. Exec. Coun- cil; Projection. Ambition: Be Business. Future Plans: Do everything I've planned. CAROLYN THEISZ Butch Red Activities: Senior Play; Cham- ber Music 4; Milestone 3; Dra- matics 2, |. Ambition: Be More Ambitious. Future Plans: College. Successful in LOIS JEAN STEPHENSON Stevie Activities: Typing 4, 3; Dra- matics 2, |. Ambition: Veterinarian. Future Plans: Undecided. ROBERT STILLS Bob Activities: St. C. 4, I: Exec. Comm. 3; Aloha |. Ambition: Undecided. Future Plans: College. THOMAS M. SULLIVAN Tom Activities: Track 4, 3, 2, |. Ambition: Get Rich Quick! Future Plans: Automobile Me- chanic. FREDERICK E. THOMPSON Ambition: Pattern Maker. Future Plans: Work and Voca- tional or Night School. DOROTHY MAE STEVENS Activities: Dramatics |; Girls Glee Club 1; A Capella 3, 2. Ambition: Teacher. Future Plans: College. GEORGE E. STITCHER Activities: Camera 2. Future Plans: Armed Forces; College. DORIS MAY SWENSON Svenska Flicka Activities: Typing. Ambition: Nursing. Future Plans: Nursing School. JOHN V. A. THOMPSON Jake Activities: Treasurer |; Biol- ogy 2; Boys’ Cooking |. Ambition: Breed Livestock. Future Plans: Buy Farm. RICHARD P. WINZENREID Ambition: Become a Carpen- ter. Future Plans: Work. RONALD H. WROBEL Whitey Activities: Track 4, 3, 1; Swim- ming 4, 3; Cross Country 4; Football 3; Bird 3, 2. Ambition: Radio Operator. Future Plans: Navy. Richard Winzenreid Rodney Wirth Nelva Womble Patricia Woodruff Ronald Wrobel Angelo Yannetta Michael Zbonack Robert Zednick GEORGE RODNEY WIRTH Rod Ambition: Personnel Adminis- tration. Future Plans: College. ANGELO YANNETTA Sonny Activities: Cross Country |; Track 2, 1; Swimming Mana- ger 4, 3; Student Council |. Ambition: Electrical Contrac- tor. Future Plans: To be a Success. NELVA MAY WOMBLE Midgie Activities: Latin 3; A Capella 7 NER (Se Ph. Ambition: Restyle Mrs. Pod- esta's Hair. Future Plans: College. MICHAEL ZBONACK Mike Ambition: See the World. Future Plans: Naval Air Corps. IEEE aptly MYRTLE P. WOODRUFF Pats Activities: Office Machines 3; Dramatics 2, |. Ambition: Home in the Coun- try. Future Plans: Business College. ROBERT JOHN ZEDNICK Bob Activities: Biology 3, 2; Forum 4; Cross Country 4, 3; Track Manager 4, 3. Ambition: Success in Scientific Farming. Future Plans: College. THE LITTLE WIZARDS 37 38 veer Vurr HALL OF oF Coe Savage music Do or die for Plainfield High It's a hard decision 3 RON ARE avon Pound those Ups-a-daisy Bright and early It's easily done CROSSING THE DESERT’? Exams are over and we've passed . . . Whew! But now, with the long awaited senior year in our grasp, we need worry no longer about such horrible things. Even so, we'll be mighty proud to graduate with the class of '50, for haven't we added many important paragraphs to the history of P.H.S.? Do you remember our first social event, the Frosh Party? It was a great success, and we still claim it was the best ever. Green as we were, we chose four fine class officers: Tom Pepe, President; Shelby Craig, Vice-President; Phyllis Scelsa, Secretary; and Anne Borow, Treasurer. Before we knew it, we were upper-lower class- men, starting the tremendous projects of the ‘year with the suave sophistication only sopho- mores possess. Those red and blue ''Plainfield ' ‘buttons seen at football games were sold to make money for our treasury. Our president, Shelby Craig, along with Bill Johnson, Vice-Presi- ‘dent; Betsy Clark, Secretary; and Dottie Gee, Treasurer, worked arduously, planning the mag- nificent Soph Hop. Another success! As Juniors, we have taken an even greater part in school activities. Our class makes up one third of the Student Council, with classmate Tom Pepe in the office of Treasurer. We are well represented in P.H.S. clubs and can always be seen at pep rallies, dances and at athletic fields, either in the stands or in the game. Again this year, we presented one of the best dances of the season: the Junior Pumpkin Ball! We danced to the melodious strains of Bill Sayre's band, in the atmosphere of Hallowe'en, with pumpkins, cornstalks and a huge scarecrow dec- orating the auditorium. Our officers are Bill Marsh, President; Charlie Roberts, Vice-Presi- dent; Barb Mercelis, Secretary; Skip Cunning- hame, Treasurer. Now, with our goal in sight, we look toward ‘50 with anticipation. We'll do our best to carry on the spirit of Plainfield High, hoping to have heaps of fun, and making our last year more successful than the rest! In a civilized country. First Row: B, Mercelis; A. Cunningham. Second Row: W. Marsh; C. Roberts. Did you groan, Ken? It's a colorful place ““SWNEARING THE 44 EMERALD CIiTY’’ 45 46 JUNIORS June Albrecht Mildred Alexander Zoe Ammerman Lois Armstrong Constance Bailey lulia Bailey Gale Barnes Joyce Beekman Marilyn Bennett Louise Biddulph Constance Bishop Jacqueline Bissett Margery Bittle Madeline Blatt Anne Borow Betty Bowlby Anne Bracey Deborah Bray Dolores Brick Elizabeth Brown Helen Brown Mary Elizabeth Brown Eileen Burke June Burrell Joan Callam Josephine Campbell Theresa Cannon Octavia Carmen Catherine Carter Janet Carter - Marie Casserino Janet Cerullo June Chapman Dorothy Clark Carol Cheatham Elizabeth Clark Claire Clements Doris Coleman Laura Conti Elda Conrsale Joan Crane Joan Crawford Margaret Crescenti Camille Curreri Carmela Curreri Dorothy Czernikiewicz Nancy Diaber Anne DeAngelis June DeDecker Dorothy DelBueno Lucille DelPaoli Rosamond Doane Catherine Doyle Mary Doyle Carol Driscoll Joan Duncan Margaret Ennis Madeline Erickson Catherine Eustice Phyllis Feinberg Margie Finelli Nora Fitzpatrick Janet Flinsbach Ann Formica Ada Fosbre Lois Ann Franklin Vivian Franklin Leona Galowski Antoinette Gallo Mary Ann Garde Marth Geddes Dorothy Gee Joyce Giles Nancy Gilks Barbara Glass Carol Gleason Marcia Gordon Marcia Graham Elizabeth Greene Henrietta Hahn Evelyn Hall Lois Hall Ann Hamill Joan Hansen Doris Harold Emily Hart Jeanne Herres Doris Hires Patricia Houston Joan Huby Catherine Hurtack Maria lannotta Arlele Ilaria Alice Isbell Carol Jackson Edith Jacobs Lois Jeffrey Joyce Jeremiason Ruth Jones Audrey Joyce Pat Juska Anna King Ann Kircher Ruth Klemm Shirley Knight Nan Kyle Mary Lafferty Patricia Lamp Doris Leavy Alice Lee Mary Anne Lee Mary Lemos Geraldine Lightcap Barbara Lines Joan Lipscombe Nettie Lowrie Anne Luce Geraldine Mahovick Edith Mandaglio Carolyn Manzelman Santa Marino Minnie Mastrianni Mildred Mathews Marijane McDonouth Catherine McGarry Ann Meeking Barbara Mercelis Marguerite Miller Marion Miller Marion Muchowski Eileen Murray Margaret Nagenast Shirley Nagy Clara Natale Edith Neill Rosine Nocera Sara Nodine Gloria Orlando Janet Ostrom Amelia Pascale Dorothy Paterson Marie Pauls Anita Perry Josephine Petrucelli Barbara Plotkin Eleanor Poland Helene Popovitch Patricia Pratt Patricia Price Anne Ramelli Judith Rapalje lla Reiss Mildred Releford Phyllis Reynolds Grace Rigante Joyce Ritchie Dorothy Robertson Flora Rohrbacker Helen Rossky Elizabeth Sacks Dolores San Filippo Rose Santaguida Louise Sbordone Virginia Schwar Mary Ellen Shallow Jane Sharkey Margaret Shea Joan Sherako Anne Silverstone Sandra Siris Elizabeth Sloan Joan Smith Thelma Smith Nancy Snyder Mildred Soell Marie Squicciarini Barbara Squires Pauline Statkowski Dorothy Stebbins Evelyn Steinman Mary Stewart Joyce Stitcher Marianna Symington Angelina Tagliaferro Ermina Tagliaferro Joy Thomas Lucille Threatt Edith Toms Martha Troy Marie Tufaro Irene Turner Jean Underhill Marjorie Underhill Margaret Vessey Lillian Vittor Jean Walker Phyllis Waters Anita Williams Elaine Winters Joanne Wood Margaret Woodruff Marjorie Wright Clara Yancey Barbara Zaehring John Allen Lee Anderson Philip Anderson Carl Andreason Anthony Apisa Martin Arman Donald Arner Francis Ashley James Henry Bailey Jeery Bassoff Peter Bavosi David Baxter Arthur Bloom Robert Bootsic Dwight Brown Herbert Brandt Thomas Brubaker Thomas Buhl Richard Burton Louis Busch Richard Caraway Stanley Canter Edwin Carter Albert Cary Bill Cary Leonard Cavaliere Patsy Cerillo Ray Chandler Donald Chargois George Chirogene St. Claire Christmas Robert Ciotta James Colucci Raymond Colucci Frank Comune Alfred Conger John Connolly James Connor John Cooper Edwin Cordes James Corrigan Carl Covey Shelby Craig Andrew Cunningham James Daley James Danner Frank DeAndrea Dominick Dellaventura William DeMatthews Stephen Denman Albert Desiato Wilfred Diana Joseph Dicellis Frank Dorsey Donald Dunn John Durrant Richard Eddy Robert Edgren Donald Engel Robert Eodice Donald Epstein James Evans Clifford Fagen Barton Feldman Richard Firth Rich ard Foley Michael Frattaruolo Barry Friedlander Ralph Funk Robert Gavazzi John Geiger Lewis Grore William Haase Thomas Hall Edward Hann Peter Hannagan Lawrence Hassenbeg Duane Heys Bruce Heimlicher Robert Heron Ralph Hobson Frank Hocko Robert Horner William Howard George Jamieson Henry Johnson Hubert Johnson Willie Johnson John Kelley James Kemp Bob Kern William Kersting Donald Koperstynski William Krogh Earl Lambert Norman Lattimore John Lavery John Legrand Edward Lehman Edward Leibel Ronald Leuchars Gerry Lewis Eugene Liotta Ben Lipscombe William Little Charles Locatell William Lockhardt Morris Loggia Drew Loiseaux Dominick Lombardi Donald Luce Seth Macauley Thomas MacDaniels John Manley Anthony Manselino William Marsh Michael Mazet Harry McCreary James McDevitt Richard McDonough Arthur Mclzzie Thomas Millington Engene Miira Dominick Mone Roy Morrison John Muller John Mulvaney Bernard Murphy James Murphy Charles Nappa Ernest Neal Bernard Nissman Donald Page John Parello Charles Parrish Charles Pearson William Pell Thomas Pepe Kenneth Perine Larry Perretti Charles Petak Wiliam Peters Peter Peterson Eugene Pfister Donald Pizzolato JUNIORS Thomas Platt Mario Polidori George Pringley Charles Quinn Joseph Raiello George Regan William Ritchie Charles Roberts Arthur Rosalin David Rosenson Angelo Russo Ronald Rycraft Allen Salowe Herbert Schwartz Anthony Serido Bernard Schapiro Edgar Simonds Richard Siverstein Bruce Sklarew Frank Smith James Smith Jack Stagg Jerry Sterenborg Milton Stills Arthur Stone John Sullivan Leslie Taylor Dominic Testa Richard Thompson Bob Townley Leonard Turi = David Van Horn Carlo Verdolina James Voorhees Richard Voorhees Douglas Walrath Peter Warren Richard Watkins Jerry Wibblesman Donald Williams Harry Wilson Bennet Wohl Raymond Wolf Sanford Wolfson Michael Wood Samuel Yannetta Charles Young Edward Zonowith 47 ‘ “YOU HAVE PLENTY OF COURAGE; ALL YOU NEED IS CONFIDENCE?’ Why of course we know our way around the chool; we know that there are no elevators, and no meals served in the main dining room. We re the sophomores! No longer green in the ways of PHS students, it's now our turn to tease the little freshman. The first thing we did that Sep- tember '47 was to learn the ''Alma Mater'' so that we could sing as loud as the seniors. Then we elected our officers in order to have a voice in Student Council and school affairs. Melvin Smith was our first president; Bob Hutchinson, vice-president; Jeanne Pepe, secretary; and Carol Sand, treasurer. We chose Freshmen classmates to guide our parents around the school. Then in February, came our first big high-school affair, the best thing that ever hap- pened to a high school student: the Freshman Party with no upper classmen to tell us what to do. With circus posters on every wall, we were in holiday spirits. There was everything you could wish for—dancing, movies, games, and a floor show. Before we knew it, our first year had whizzed by, but not before we had elected Dean Wach- tel as president; Bill Wright, vice-president; Joan Kennison, secretary; and Judy Beattie as treas- urer of our up-and-coming-almost-sophomore class. Then things really began to happen. Who can forget Rich Man, Poor Man, the play we gave in assembly? It was at that time we showed Neil Fort, Lowell Blumenauer, Jill Peale, and Lois | . Castellanos that they must look to their laurels The Sophomore Dance revealed that there was social grace aplenty in our class. Just give us one more year, and we promise that no one will ever forget the Class of ‘51. Who'll go first? os Front Row: J. Beattie; J. Kennison. Back Row: D. Wachtel; W. Wright. “ohhHI ei bee died POW ee 4 = ““ALONG THE YELLOW 50 BRICK ROAD’’ 51 52 SOPHOMORES Elaine Adams Helen Adams Ruth Adams Lucille Albert Eleanor Anderson Beatrice Arcuri Jean Ashton Joan Baker Lois Baker Maggie Ball Pat Ball Pat Baron Amelia Bavosi Judith Beattie Janice Bercaw Judith Bernstein Maxine Bernstein Allean Black Ellen Black Louise Black Anita Boise Barbara Bootsic Barbara Brokaw Mary Brokenbaugh Doris Brown Martha Brown Nancy Brown Shirley Brown Thelma Brown Rose Brozini Ernestine Burris Marion Callahan Lorraine Carr Katherine Carter Dolores Clarke Dolores Coleman Gladys Colwell Catherine Coyne Dorothy Crosby Carmela Curreri Alice Czernick Peggy Daly Willie Belle Daugherty Shirley Davis Jean DeLello Jane Demarest Joan DeSiena Josephine D'lmperio Jane Donahue Margaret Dorsey Jane Dreier Constance Ebel Bernadette Ehlert Dorothy Eisenberg Vera Elliott Helen Esposito Catherine Faso Jacqueline Feil Pat Foley Barbara Forsythe Genevieve Furino Jean Garvin Ina Gershenson Mary Gibbons Cynthia Gibson Marjorie Giesecke Barbara Giles Anita Gioino Arlene Glick Betty Greenberg Dolores Greene Elizabeth Grey Vesta Groszmann Barbara Guttridge Dorothy Hamill Barbara Hammann Alma Hammond Lois Harold Barbara Harris Beverly Henry Carrie Hester Nancy Hobson Joan Hughes Joyce Huking Rose Importico Barbara Jennings Maxine Johnson Antoinette Karpavage Claire Kendzierski Helen Kendzierski Joan Kennison Lorraine Krasnick Sandra Kriney Inez Landi Lois Larmour Vera Lavelle Joy Lawson Barbara Lewis Vera Lipford Joyce Locovicz Josephine Lombardo Evelyn Lombardo Olga Loukides Florence Lustgarten Evelyn Lyons Susan Manente Louise Mango Mary Manley Hortensia Mansilla Glenn Marlar Sadie Mazet Dorothy McCracken Shelagh McGaffin Orchid McNeill Martha Mergott Shirley Metrokatsas Cora Mills Florence Mitchell Toube Mitchell Jeannette Mondello Marie Montforte Katherine Moore Kathleen Moorhouse Alice Morris Helen Nicholson Jacqueline Noe Sylvia Norment Joan O'Connor Ann Oliver Ann Olsen Joan O'Sullivan Lois Page Barbara Pearson Jean Pepe Dorothy Piatt Gloria Pierson Carol Pinn Jane Portley Pat Powell Joan Rechowicz Hannah Resnick Delana Rinehart Dolores Rinker Maureen Rose Barbara Ross Joan Riley Jacqueline Ruggles May Runyon Marilyn Russell Stella Rymer Phyllis Sabino Carol Sand Jean Schiano Lynn Schiffo Sally Schmeyer Rowena Schoener Renne Shapiro Priscilla Shaw Mary Shepherd Jean Shuha Dorothy Shults Joan Slifer Joan Slodowski Alison Smith Florence Snedeker Joyce Staats Catherine Steele Margaret Strubel Ethel Stubits Elizabeth Stylianos Roberta Sutton Audrey Sutton Joyce Sweeney Olga Taylor Shirley Taylor Ruth Theisz Marion Thompson Elizabeth Tramontano Sally Ann Turner Alice Ungerer Carol Urquhart Angelina Verdicchio Barbara Vieth Kathleen Waldron Nancy Walker Lorraine Walley Marilyn Weber Pat Wedgeworth Marnie White Rae White Barbara Williams Marguerite Wing Mary Winzenreid Carolyn Wittman Kathle en Wolf Minnie Wood Libby Woolfson Joyce Young Carol Youngman Barbara Yula Patricia Yula Marilyn Zagoria Mary Zec William Albert Orville Alexander James Amato Michael Amicucci John Ammerman Richard Anderson Jay Andrews Arnold Angert Donald Astheimer Peter Bailey Theodore Bailey Leonard Baker George Barbuty Darben Bartholemew Roy Baughman Thomas Bender Donald Bernard Derwent Bernath Jack Bernstein Joseph Blimm William Boyce Walter Braxton Robert Brower Charles Browne Theodore Browne Richard Bueschel LeRoy Callahan Raymond Callahan Thomas Cambell Angelo Carvello Anthony Carnevale Serafino Carri James Caruso Eugene Casserino John Cerreti Tabor Chadwick Charles Clark Warren Clark Burton Clarke Albert Coletta Maurice Corrigan Ralph Cortez Lawrence Coulthurst Robert Craig Martin Cunniff Richard Curran Anthony Dalesandro Bernard DeAngelis Francis Delnero Michael Dingman William Donnelly Keneth Dorman Albert Doty Alvin Dubin Ronald Eaton Robert Eigler William Erholm Joseph Esler Richard Ferris James Ford Michael Formica Franklin Fox Stephen Fox Allan Friedman Henry Fries Clarence Gaffke Charles Garafolo Anthony Gargano Roger Giberson Junius Gillette Peter Gindin Jarvis Goulet James Graves James Gray Robert Gray Jack Grisley Peter Grobelney Floyd Gusack George Guttridge Umphrey Hall Eugene Hamilton Edwin Havens William Haynes Bruce Held Richard Hill James Hodgskin Robert Howell Fred Hughes Peter Howell Richard Howell Pasquale lannielo Herbert Hush Robert Hutchinson Stephen lannotta Gilbert Jackson Lawrence Jackson Michael Jackson William Jackson William Jaeger Joseph Jiovino Don Johnson Richard Johnson Rudolph Jones Rolland Kaminsky Fred Katzman Robert Kearns Robert Kindig Robert Kisko SOPHOMORES Roy Knight Robert Kregar George Kyle Ralph Laure Richard Lawler Douglas Levy Lawrence Lines Keith Lock John Locke Howard Long George Lund John Lyons Richard MacKenzie John Maher John Maker Kent Martin Clifford Mathews Richard Mathewson Stephen McCall Bernard McColgan Joseph McConnell Richard McIntyre Donald McVicker Michael Merrill Anthony Metner Donald Michie Walter Miller William Miller Theodore Misiak Marvin Mofsovitz Donald Moore John Morely John Mount Ronald Meyers Allen Munitz Joseph Natale Jerry Natalie Roger Neal Arthur Nelson Roger Nelson Albert O'Hara Paul O'Keeffe Richard Ortman Galvin Page Henry Parcell Anthony Parenti Clifford Payten James Peale John Pepe James Perina Jack Perry Julius Perry Eugene Peterson Harris Phillips Alexander Piano Ronald Platt Joseph Pope Richard Pope Sherman Potter Jerome Powell Alfred Rastall Richard Reffler Donald Reinken Leonard Ricci Frank Salvatore Reutilio Santaguida Kenneth Sarte Barry Schenk Arthur Schroeder William Sells Edward Sheridan Valdemar Skov Melvin Smith Richard Snell Leroy Snyder Gordon Sterner Andrew Stiglitz George Strubel John L. Sullivan William Sullivan George Surles Edward Talbot Achille Tibaldi Robert Todd Michael Tomaro Anthony Triano Ralph Tucker George Tzamos Robert Valentino Fred VanEck William Venable Dean Wachtel | Walter Walker Donald Walter Casimir Wanczyk Leonard Weinberg | Edward Wendell | Charles White | James Wilson | John Winzenreid Benjamin Wojcik Ben Wood Arthur Woodruff William Wright Elpideo Yannotta Frank Yurek John Zaremba Albert Zeiner “ MUNCHKINS OF 0Z’’ Freshman Day, 1948, the halls of P.H.S. were curiously examined by a horde of bewildered, excited newcomers—us, the class of ‘52. Al- though confused at first by the UP and DOWN stairways, the one way traffic, the noise and bustle of the cafeteria, the elevator that wasn't, we were soon into the swing of things, surrounded by classwork, clubs and out- side activities. As an English project we were introduced to the library; we spent some time in the audi- torium learning school songs; we became loyal supporters of such organizations as the Student Council, the Freshman Drama Club, A Capella Choir, Library Council, Freshman Football and the Projection Squad. With October came election time when some of our bolder classmates campaigned for the opportunity of being our representatives or class officers. Those whom we elected were Joyce Popovitch, Bill Luce, Nancy Joy, and Ruth Borsuk as our president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. In the following month, an invitation was ex- tended to our mothers and fathers to meet our teachers and the parents of our friends; and to become acquainted with the high school courses and activities. This was by means of the tradi- tional and enjoyable Freshman Parent Tea. Do you remember the party which was held exclusively for us Frosh? In ''Fair Hawaii'', we danced to the rhythmic melody of Bill Sayre's Orchestra, while several of our talented class- mates provided the entertainment for the floor show. As June, 1949, puts an end to our ‘'trial run , we look forward to more participation in fun and work at P.H.S. “Why don't you run and jump? Thomas Abel James Abney Joseph Addario Larry Amour Bernard Apgar Robert Babbit Benjamin Bailey Joseph Baker Louis Baldasarre Hubert Banks Larry Bartlett Robert Benjamin James Berrier William Billington Robert Bishop Robert Bradley Alfred Bremble Thomas Brown Thomas Bruguiere Richard Burke Boydston Butterfield Austin Callahan Daniel Campbell David Carlson Robert Carver John Castro Louis Cerillo John Cisternino Jack Coleman William Collins Patrick Colucci Ronald Colvin Thomas Conshay Anthony Contreras Patrick Contursi William Cormier Joseph Corrigan Anthony Cortese Michael Cortese Henry Cunninghame Joseph Daley Alfred Daniel Isaac Danner Peter Dawson Constantine Dazos Frank Dell Bene Douglas Dennick Robert DeRosa Bruce DiFirolomo Alvin Dore Clyde Dorsey Salvatore Engerto Eugene Eustice Paul Fania Robert Feaster Thomas Failbogen Alan Fitts William Fitzgerald Eugene Georsch Donald Fort Kirby Fowler Arnold Frederick Lawrence Frederick Bernard From Melvin Frucht Dominick Furino Louis Fusco Albert Garcia Henry Gary Jay Gerber Robert Gibbons Philip Gilman Henry Greenfield Lawrence Gudgeon Dennis Guinan Arthur Hahr John Hall Lester Hall George Hammond Thomas Hart William Hatchett Jack Hediger James Henry Eugene Herman Walter Hetfield John Higgins Maurice Holtz Herbert Houston John Hunt Benjamin lannotta Francis Jankowski Howard Jeavons Ralph Jones Walter Robert Jones Marvin Kahn Stanley Kaplan Howard Keller John Kennette John Knight Joseph Krajewski Anthony Laquino Harry Lambert James LaRue Michael Lasser George Lattimore Peter Lawson Anthony Lemos Alvin Levine Edward Lewis Edward Lindsay John Litchman Allen Long Peter Lord William Luce Ted Lutz Ronald Macauley Gerald Madison John Madsen Robert Mahovik Thomas Maiorine Lewis Martin Joseph Martino S. Craig Marshall Barry Matthews Richard McCarthy John McCauley Richard Mclzzie Karl Mehl Thomas Mignella Joseph Mills Walter Milteer Albert Minarck Angelo Mone Douglas Murray Raymond Myzie Warren Nelson Richard Nevad Lloyd Newland John O'Brien Stephen Olkowski Stanley Otachuk Lewis Owens Adamondo Panelia Angelo Panetti Americo Parenti Peter Paschall Kenneth Pastor Clement Payten Salvatore Perry Edwin Pilsen Joseph Przewoznik Jay Puckett Vincent Quarantiello George Quinn Warner Redd Thomas Regan Lester Reid Henry Reiner Paul Reiss Fred Renz David Rice Russell Robbins Edward Rogenski Edward Rohrbacker William Romanchek FRESHMEN Stephen Prmanosky Robert Royes Joel Sanders Richard Santangelo Geno Santo George Sauer Norman Scheckner Gordon Schwartz Bruce Schweitzer Algernon Scott Charles Seal Debton Seybold Patrick Shannon Arthur Siegal Clyde Sills Martin Sinteff Lawrence Sklar Charles Slifer William Smith Ralph Snyder Donald Stevens Robert Strasko Richard Sullivan Richard Syer Herbert Taylor John Taylor Robert Taylor Robert Trivett Frank Trusheim Tommy Unger Kenneth Vail James Vittor Robert Voorhees Allen Wallman George Ward John Waskiewicz Bernard Weinstein Joe Weiseman Ted Whitcomb Karl Wiggins Leonard Williams Robert Williams Eddy Winslow Wilber Winters Robert Wirth Philip Wolfe Raphael Wood William Woolley Kenneth Wormser Harold Wrobel Francis Zampella Lawrence Zampella Michael Zampella Patsy Zazzara 59 WR ET Psa = It's on the S.A.T. History 4 la Harkness Waiting for somebody, mister? You have a cute spirogyra Do they have designs? Come into my parlor Testing Mim ies i a2 fo] rt) =o [e) Le?) = 2 o ° c iz z ° ge c ry ° - —_ F) o fe c = © iS oO o = e) te] a c % oO Do rs) £ z e c on = ° (ie + E z S re — a) == 5 (o} O° zg - [-4 = S = 62 Such comments as: 'l say longer lunch periods! My homeroom has voted on a square dance! We will now hear the treasurer's re- port’, are all samples of what goes on at a Student Council meeting on Tuesday duiing assembly period. To be a member of the Stu- dent Council, which is under the advisorship of Miss Mary Bashore and Mrs. Marcia Westpfahl, is an honor, for the Council is the backbone of Plainfield High School and everyone from a small, green freshman, right up to a wise, old senior has his chance to express his opinions on ways at P.H.S. The Council meets formally every Tuesday during homeroom period although much time is spent before and after the meetings by the Executive Committee of the Student Council in planning and preparing material. The Council concerns itself with the students’ problems and with ways of bettering the school, Through the democratic procedure followed in the Council meetings, every student in P.H.S. knows what Seated: L. Blumenaver; T. Kett; H. Mundy; T. Pepe. Standing: J. Roberts; Mrs. M. Westpfahl; R. Goldsack; B. Marsh; Mr. G. Smith; J. Popovitch; N. Fort; Mr. W. goes on behind the library doors once a week. The officers of the Student Council this year have been very competent. They are Tim Kett, president; Lowell Blumenauer, vice president: Harriet Mundy, secretary; and George Coyne, treasurer. This year the Student Council again sponsored the Fall Mer which was attended by a ca- pacity crowd. They planned a pep rally and vic- tory march when the Cardinals defeated North Plaintield. They have proceeded with the school beautification plan; have attempted to work out a more satisfactory lunch schedule; prompt- ed homerooms to hold better discussions; and have held a place of esteem among students and faculty of not only P.H.S., but high schools all over New Jersey. Our Student Council works for each student, with the purpose of making P.H.S. a better, more outstanding school. The Student Council deserves a rousing cheer from everyone for their good will and good work! Kindig; D. Dunavan; D. Wachtel; D. Dunham; Miss L. Hoff. First Row: J. Ashton P. Kessler; L. Audet; S. Moore; A, Borow; L. Blumenaver; T. Kett; H. Mundy; T. Pepe; D. Wachtel; A. Brown; D. Gee; B. Marcillus; J. Weisman. Second Row: M. Callahan; V. R. Elliot; M. Mergot; D. Leavy; E. Wahlstad; L. Martin; B. Ferris; D. Van Horn; J. Lattimore; J. Roberts; J. Hansen; M. Shallow; B. Sweeney; C. Burgess. Third Row: G. Shaw; D. Slonim; D. Eddie; J. Plant; D. Fort; L. Weinberg; S. Craig; J. Peale; P. Davis; L. Castellanos; J. Underhill; B. Campbell; L. They don't Perritte; C. Garafola; G, Lewis. Fourth Row: D. Brown; G. Coyne; C, Roberts; G. Jamieson; R. MacDermit; B. Stills; H. Greenfield; B. Goldsack; W. Marsh; B. Wil- liams; N. Gibbons; J. Popovitch; R. Dunham; J. Vollmers; J. Pratt. Fifth Row: N. Birdsall; S. Macauley; R. Chand- ler; R. Talbot; J. C. Rothberg; D. Rice; L. Karas; R. Johnson; J. Geiger; R. O'Neill; G. Lund; D. Dunavan; P. Enander; N. Fort; H. Williams. lack courage! 63 First Row: M. Grogaleski; F., Mitchell; T. Mitchell; A. Williams; M. Wing; M. Vesey; A. King; G. Goerz; A. Morris; E. Jeremiason; T. Kern; B. Hammond; S. Jarema; Pieper. Third Row: D. Brady; D. Clarke; A. Bracey; M. E. Mandaglio; P. Vesey; A. Cecere. Second Row: C. Zec; P. Moore; P. Shannon; H. Parcel; L. Bartlett; V. Eble; S. Sires; T. Chabok; B. Bowlby; E. Hall; J. Smith; Cummings; L. Averill; J. Young; D. Covey. S. Whitehead; R. Klemm; A. Kircher; M. Symington; B. First Row: L. Sachar; D. Kunzman; C. Chiappa. Second Row: R. Phillipps; B. Edgren. Third Row: Miss G Cooley; J. C. Rothberg; B. Zednick. It is not all work and no play for the members of the Library Council under the supervision of Miss Josephine Miller and Miss Catherine Moraller. Besides duties such as stamping and shelving books, delivering and filing passes, and heloing to plan exhibits, the members may attend the semi-annual State Library Council meetings. This year the Council attended an interesting Book Fair in New York during Book Week. Many world problems are discussed each week at the meetings of the Forum Club which is under the supervision of Miss Geraldine Cooley. The group holds debates and during the year they attend the Herald Tribune Youth Forum held in New York City. Other trips are planned each year and these trips help to give the members a clearer understanding of world conflicts and political questions. First Row: S. Nagy; S. Lentzsch; E. Poland; L. Sbordone; W. Gary; G. Desiato; G. Rigante; M. Ennis; S. Nodine; L. Threik; E. Steinman. Second row: M. Boise; G. Gara- fello; W. Edwards; M. lanotta; A. Joyce; E. Brynieldson; Girls who have shown by their ability and co- operation that they are outstanding members of their gym classes are invited to join the Girls Leaders Club. These girls must be ap- proved by the three members of the Girl's Physical Education staff. Every Tuesday assem- bly period, Mrs. Ruth King meets with the club members to train them in all fields of athletics. They are prepared to take attendance, lead games, and assist the teacher in charge in vari- ous other ways. Many would-be gym teachers gain early experience in this club. C. Antolik, J. Donahue, C. Dunekack, S. Fox, G. Hardin, J. Heinecke, A. Kirkpatrick, G. Kapp, V. Lavelle, S. Lentzsch, S. Norment, L. Pitts, M. Regan, C. Semer, D. C. Giddings; C. Bicknell; L. Jeffery; P. Woodruff; M. Garde; V. Allen; A. Reigle; P. Vesey. Third Row: |. Thomas; J. Sherako; J. Evans; S. VanEps; E. Winters; R. Doane; P. Windham; E. Burton; E. Adams; R. Jones. Readin’, ritin', and rythmic. No, that's not a misprint. The new Rythmic Swimming Club now is among the most popular clubs in high school. A typical Monday assembly period in the pool . . ‘Gee, but it's See Wish Mrs. Hogan would play that record slower, I'm too winded to swim that fast... If this keeps up, | really will lose some weight.'' These ''tank suit Esther Williamses'' spend their time learning . . Boom, boom, boom'' hard to swim to the beat of a drum to swim in unison with a beat to guide them. Stebbins, E. Steinman, B. Trusheim, P. Windham, P. B. Connally, D. Paterson, E. Poland, D. Piatt. First Row: G. Sweeney; A. Brown; M. Gabler; R. Brozini; R. Concilio; E. Bowie; B. Lines; J. Dunbar; B. Hoffmier; E. Cook; N. Johnson. Second Row: B. Coury; P. Jones; E. Cary; H. Gikas; H. Legus; L. Page; B. Vieth; J. Sweeney; J. Mecco; C. Subits. Third Row: A. Guiness; J. Gilbert; M. Crescenti; S. Davis; G. Orlando; B. Giles; N. Coury; M. Lemos; D. Leavy; J. Portley; C. Guiness. Fourth Row: L. Wendell; J. Walker; S. Taylor; K. Wolf; P. Daly; L. Schiffo; C. Hester; No, those girls scampering to their lockers at four o'clock in the afternoon haven't been enjoy- ing “happy hour’. They are members of the A Cappella Choir who are always busy preparing an entertaining musical program for the school or community. The choir is composed of approxi- mately 100 members with Mrs. Vera Monez as director. The girls sing for assembly programs and request programs for outside groups, such as Rotary, Old Guard, and Kiwanis. J. Andrews, L. Baldasasse, A. Bloom, A. Borrow, D. Bray, J. Bercaw, E. Burris, D. Ciannella, E. Cary, D. Crosby, H. Epstein, R. Fulton, B. Gale, J. Gerber, E. Gibson, J. Houston, J. lannotta, E. Jacobs, H. Johnson, N. Kyle, J. Le Grand, P. E. Adams; E. Brown; J. Dorsey; S. Metrokotsas. Fifth Row: R. Sutton; M. Geddes; E. Adams; S. Riggin; M. White; B. Garris; D. Schults; L. Stilwell; R. Brower; P. Brundige; J. Lawson. Sixth Row: R. White; S. Kriney; M. Rogerson; |. Ostrom; M. Smith; R. Schoener; E. Alexanderson; R. Long; M. Shepherd; J. Beattie;-S. Schmeyer; R. Theisz. Seventh Row: M. Hayden; A. Lee; J. Evans; R. A. Horn; E. Murry; R. Ewing; S. Denis; M. Troy; S. Lorbiesh; B. Williams; B, Ross. Any day during fifth period you can hear the P.H.S. Orchestra diligently practicing a new over- ture or suite. This year, as in the past, the orches- tra, under the direction of Mr. Clarence Andrews, has entertained in assembly and at the Junior and Senior plays. Small ensembles have also played at the “Y'' and at various school functions. The high- light of the year's work is a concert given in the spring. Lewan, M. Long, S. Metrakastsos, E. Miller, W. Miller, L. Newland, G. Nocera, H. Philips, J. Portley, A. Russo, F. Sal- vatore, G. Schwartz, R. Sears, F. Sills, V. Skove, J. Sorbo, B. Squires, S. Turner, B, Williams, W. Wright. First Row: V. Allen; D. Goldstein; L. Brubaka; M. Rose; L. Pickens; R. Nocera; |. Reiss; B. Mercelis; D. Johnson; J. Blimm; M. Wuotto. Second Row: N. Gibbons; M. Hall; C. Sand; M. Rogerson; E. Brynieldsen; B. Vail; M. Gibbons; S. Although P.H.S. this year boasts of six choirs, the Mixed Chorus is the only one with both boy and girl members. This club is composed primarily of students who are experienced in group singing. Directed by Mrs. Vera Monez, the fifty club mem- bers meet twice a week. Many of the members of Mixed Chorus belong to the All-State Chorus, a choir composed of students from high schools all over New Jersey. During the year the group gives several pro- grams for various town clubs and assemblies, the highlight of the year being the Choral Festival. First Row: L. Fredrick; H. Jognson; B. Sills; M. Rubin; F. Salvator; C, White; B. Schenck. Second Row: J. Amoto; D. Johnson; M. Smith; B. Katz; T. Brubaker; K. Perine; P. War- Moore; B. White. Third Row: G. Freeman; C. Young; R. Williams; K. Perine; L. Sand; T. Brubaker; P. Warren; J. Kemp; D. Fitts. Cindy, Aura Lee, Chilly Wind, and ''Cor- nell Alma Mater.'' These are only a few of the many songs in which the members of the Male Chorus blend their voices. Mrs. Vera Monez directs these boys who like to sing and enjoy the solid harmony which they find in this club. During the year Male Chorus sings for civic or- ganizations and participates in assemblies. They also offer several songs at the annual Choral Fes- tival. Our future Meltons and Melchiors are discov- ered in P. H.S.'s Male Chorus, ren; C. Young; J. Blimm; S. Yannetta. Third Row: D. Levy; J. Danner; J. Kemp; J. Freeman; D. Voorhees; S. Bloom. 67 68 First Row: D. Gee; J. Stitcher. Second Row: J. Hansen; L. Castellanos; A. Harvan; W. Edwards; M. Parker; J. Beak- man; J. Rapalji. Third Row: M. Pauls; B. Mercelis; C. “Have you got it? Hip! Hip! ' shout the Plainfield High Cheerleaders. Rain or shine, win or lose, this group of boys and girls is out on the field or in the gym, showing us how to cheer our teams on. Co-captained by Ann Harvan and Willene Edwards, and with the coaching of Miss Mildred Arinsberg, the squad gives its time and effort towards boosting the morale of the school. S. Chehut; J. Dugan; R. Jones. Curreri; C. Gibson; G. Colwell; J. Crane; N. Walker; M. Callahan. Fourth Row: B. Feldman; F. Gray; J. Gmato; R. Corbin; S. lannota. To the tempo of a John Phillip Sousa march, played by the P.H.S. band, the high-stepping Twirlers add q touch of color and excitement to the football games. These girls, who practice twice a week after school, deserve a great deal of credit for all the time and effort that they put into their work. The art of twirling is an intricate one and takes patience and practice to develop. J. Abney, J. Andrews, L. Armour, L. Baldasarre, D. Baxter, R. Benjamin, A. Bloom, A. Borow, R. Borsuk, 1. Brubaker, T. Browne, D. Brown, R. Carver, D. Cianella, R. Colletta, R. Colvin, D. Dunavan, S. Engerto, M. Erickson, R. Feaster, H. Fries, B. Fromm, M. Frucht, R. Fulton, A. Gar- Houston, J. lannotta, E. Jacobs, N. Johnson, R. Jones, H. cia, W. Gray, W. Haase, G. Hammond, R. Hines, J. Keller, R. Kindig, R. Kisko; J. Le Grand, P. Lewan, P. A roar of approval from the cheering section and the P.H.S. Band swings info step as it forms a ''P'' at the half. Under the direction of Mr. Clarence Andrews, the P.H.S. band is heard at every football game and during the year in their annual concert. Clad in their striking new red and blue outfits, the band makes a neat Lord, A. Long, T. Maiorine, B. Mathews, R. Mathewson, P. Murray, W. Miller, A. Parenti, W. Peters, I. Portley, R. Reffler, D. Rise, A. Russo, F. Salvatore, N. Scheckner, H. Schlichting, G. Schwartz, A. Siegal, B. Squires, F. Sill, B. Siveitzer, H. Taylor, S. Turner, J. Waskiewicz, D. Wal- rath, C. White, S. Whitehead, R. Williams, W. Writh, M. Wuotto, A. Zeiner, V. Hardin. appearance as it marches in step down the brown field to aid in carrying the ‘'Cards to victory. Each year during their concert, the band offers a varied program with several solos and group numbers in a medley. 69 70 For girls who wish to develop skill in all types of gymnastics, the Apparatus and Tumbling Club, with Miss Marion Newson as director, has been organized. The thirty members of the club this year through much practice, gained experience in rope climbing, swinging, and tumbling on mats, activi- ties which are not a part of the regular gym work. The Chess Club , under the guidance of Mr. Adolph Hauck, has been in existence since 1913 making it the-oldest club in P.H.S. The members of the Chess Club are either beginners who are given a chance to learn the game, or students who wish to perfect their skill by learning new moves. The club plays teams of the neighboring high schools, and has a yearly round robin tournament to determine the P.H.S. champion. Seated: M. Kahn; T. Abbond. Standing: J. Coleman; P. Dawson; Mr. A. Hauck; J. Hediger. First Row: B. Mount; A. Joyce; P. Wedgeworth; M. Mallenhauer; R. Mendz; J. Slifer; E. Winters; B. Garret- son; C. Smith. Second Row: D. Brown; R. Jones; M. Seip; S. Chehut; E. Bryn- ildsen; J. Feil; D. Mahowsky; A. Rygeil; P. Jones; A. Borow. Third Row: D. Piatt; A. Boise; D. White. Fourth Row: B. Guit- ridge; N. Christman; M. Kennette; J. Dugan; B. Cary. The Old Testament Club, with the aid of Miss Elizabeth Hageman, has had a year full of activi- ties. In addition to the major interest of learning more of the greatest Book in the world, the pro- gram includes participation in the World-Wide Bible Reading Campaign; special all-student pro- grams; occasional outside speakers; movies and slides; special music; Bible games and quiz pro- grams; parties, and a trip to New York City. Any student who is interested in radios or the field of radio is probably a member of the new Radio Club which is under the direction of Mr. John Pearson and Mr. John McCurdy. Many of the members are experienced in radio work, and the projects of the club are varied to meet the needs of its members. First Row: C. Youngman; M. Dorsey; D. Graham: L. Har- old; L. Brubaker. Second Row: W. Wright; R. Lewis; R. Mc- Dermott; E. Lambert; L. Bid- dulph; T. Brubaker. Third Row: M. Cathie; M. Alstor; OD. Coleman; M. Releford; J. Rug- gles; D. Harold; L. Falcon. Fourth Row: Mi:s E. Hageman; A. Scott; A. Black; J. Callan; H. Carolus. L. Armour, L. Busch, R. Dunn, D. Frosch, R. Horner, R. Kisko, R. Lawler, D. McVicker, W. Miller, P. Morse, A. Perenti, S. Perry, E. Rogensky, N. Schechner, D. Van Horn, H. Wroble, Mr. J. McCurdy, Mr. J. Pearson. 72 First Row: E. Lyons; R. Goldenthal; F. Nachman; S. Cadou; R. Brozini. Second Row: P. Jones; B. Fromm; L. Wolfsons; M. Gibbons; D. Young; A. Lagios; N. Topping; |. Locoviez; J. Mondello; J. Stater; S. McGaffin. Third Row: N. J. Claw- son; J. Shuler; D. Del Bueno; M. Rogerson; J. Hansen; ©. It's a long story. Whitman; M. A. Lee; B. Hammann; J. Richie; N. Christman; M. Chiscenti. Fourth Row: J. A, Lobb; J. Campbell; D. Bray;° J. Popovitch; R. A. Horn; W. Voorhees; C. Bonnell; S. Fox; J. Peale; L. Armour. Fifth Row: B. Freelander; R. Platt; B. Katz; T. Platt; T. Chadwick; A. Levine; R. Myers; B. Todd. With deadlines to be met and many stories as yet unfinished, the Entree office is filled with ener- getic reporters and staff members who are super- vised by Miss Eileen Cash as faculty adviser. The Entree, which is published bi-weekly, is filled from front to back with stories and pictures of school events such as sports, “Interviews on the Run’, The Wash , and the very popular feature page. The purpose of the Entree is to publicize school affairs by giving every student a voice in them by means of the press. The Entree is distributed on Fridays by the Business Staff headed by Mr. A. Hamilton Otto and Ruth Jones, student Business Manager. The Business Staff takes charge of send- ing copies of the Entree to subscribers, advertisers, and to exchange schools. At a nominal price of ten cents, or an S.A.T., copies of the Entree are at a premium. Bert Katz, Editor-in-Chief, has done an excellent job in preparing a paper that has re- ceived, for the past-five years, first place rating in the annual Columbia Scholastic Press Con- ference. Representing the work of many members of the P.H.S. student body, the 1949 Milestone, with its amusing sketches based on the delightful theme of The Wizard of Oz, has been completed with a cry of We're Off to See The Wizard” still ringing in the ears of the hard-working editorial and business staffs, advised by Miss Gertrude Aitchison and Mrs. Alice Millican. With a great deal of planning and re-planning, coaxing and pleading on the part of editor-in-chief Marion Boise, the editorial staff managed to finish write-ups by the deadline, do paste-ups and iden- tifications of pictures; while the business staff, prodded by their manager, Berta Trusheim, scoured the town for ads to pay for publishing the Mile- stone. The long hours of preparation now furnish nos- talgic memories for the staff which remembers .. . Marion's appendectomy just before we put the baby to bed ... the arguments about the theme ... the wonderful time at the Milestone dinner... the thrill all the students received when the 1949 Milestone came from the publisher! First Row: D. Goldstein; H. Finkel; C. Semer; M. Carri; B. Colwell; D. Graham; D. Cennamo; A. Silverstone; E. Miller; P. Fineberg. Second Row: B. White; R. Santiguida; E. Burks; B. Plotkin; E. Romanoski; A. Lagios; D. Imbriaco; M. Boise; E. Wahlstad; E. Steinman; M. Laffaro. Third Row: P. Wil- banks; M. Higgins; V. Allen; N. Fitzpatrick; J. Rapalji; P. Reynolds; N. Christman; B. Vail; B. Cary; M. Kennette; N. Is there anything we can do? J. Clawson; J. A. Lobb. Fourth Row: S. Chehut; |. Dugan; T. Moran; J. Neivert; M. Wing; D. Del Bueno; N. Snyder; B. Squires; A. Varian; D. Brick; M. Nagengast; J. Wilson; B. Trusheim. Fifth Row: N. Gibbons; R. A. Horn; C. Bonnell; P. Staskewicz; A. Stein; R. Platt; D. Kunzman; J. Talbot; T. Platt; N. Fort; L. Sand; J. Ridgway. 74 Seated: K. Perine; M. G. Garthwaite; B. Campbell; B. Ferris. Standing: D. Rankin; B. Hutchison; S. Young; J. Zaremba; P. En- ander; J. Allen; C. Bonnell. Kneeling: Resnie; J. Wolfson; C. A. Charles. Standing: Bernstein; G. Jackson. N. Where can you find a group of students who are interested in exploring mathematics in their spare time? In the Mathematics Club with Mr. Garthwaite as adviser. Members of the club do research in mathematics and teach what they have learned to the rest of the group. This year they learned how to use the slide rule. One of the club's activities was to visit Columbia University to see the cyclotron. Ab ovo ubsque ad mala.'' From eggs to ap- ples.'' This is the theme of the Latin Club's annual supper, the main social event of the season. This club, under the able guidance of Miss E. Horn, is open to all Latin students who wish to advance their knowledge of ancient Roman belief, customs and famous people. This year the project of the Latin Club was to associate holidays and birthdays of ancient Roman times with those of today. First Row: A. Verdichio; J. Stevens; W. Bartlette; J. Grac- ley; Mr. H. Hubbard. Second Row: M. Correign; B. Stiglitz; W. Graff; C. Theitz; B. Neis- man; P. Barber; M. Barvy. ; ; First Row: C. Bishop; P. Price; P. Davis; B. Freely; M. Vega; During assembly period, Sy undoubtedly hear B. Hardy; A. Ungerer; P. Parr. Second Row: E. Romanoski; the haunting strains of Haydn's or Mozart's music, C. Moore; C. Curreri; A. Waria; H. Schwartz; S$. Denman; C. Danner. Third Row: J. Locke; R. Robins; C. Page; S. and you probably hear some comments on the Clase Coleman music, ‘Put that record on again—the last part is good! Did you hear those violins? Il think that was the best we've heard yet. This is the way of things in the Chamber Music Club, sponsored by Mr. Henry Hubbard. Behind the doors of room 32! every Monday during assembly period, a class of junior Michael Angelos and Rembrants meet. Miss Marjorie John- son leads the Sketch Club in a variety of activities. There is a committee that decides on prdjects such as clay modeling, painting, cartooning, and sketch- ing out-of-doors. The club's works have apoeared in the showcases on many occasions, and its am- bitious members have participated in many school projects. 76 First Row: J. Sherako; J. Ritchie; E. Corsale; L. Jeffereys; J. Roberts; C. Manzelmann; B. Greene; S. Nodine; B. Glass; A. Isabel. Second Row: B. Clark; J. Carter; M. E. Shallow: P. Jones; G. Barnes; N. Snyder; N. Fitzpatrick; A. Varian; G. Riganti; M. Szuicerarini; M. Gordon; D. Bray; J. M. Do you yearn to belong to the theater? Of course you do, but you're too young, you're still in high school. Well, haven't you heard about the Senior Drama Club? These actors of P. H.S., under the guidanc e of Miss Virginia Mixer, have a real theater club, The members discuss plays, methods of acting; and they also try various make-up tech- niques. They have taken part in many assemblies: sometimes without a word to say, but they have been on the stage! First Row: R. Ferris; B. Voorhees; |. Pealo; L. Coltri; M. Stanfield. Second Row: M. Graham; J. Hansen; C. Sand; S. Cun- ningham. Greenhalgh; A. Greene; M. Finelli; L. Sacks; P. Pratt. Third Row: B. Goldsack; J. Flinsback; L. Armstrong; B. Freelander; J. Haver; D. Luce; B. Sklarew; D. Epstein; L. Blumenhauer; R. Parker: V. Fulgenzi; N. Daiber; §. Haldemann; J. Thomas. The Student Assembly Committee meets with Miss V. Mixer every Tuesday during assembly period. The members of the Assembly Committee are appointed by the President of the Student Council. Jill Peale is chairman of the committee which is made up of four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and two freshmen. They help to plan future assemblies, reflect student opinions and oc- casionally sponsor their own programs. Their aim is to present each week a worth while program with the best showmanship possible. First Row: E. Wendell; L. AIl- bert; M. Zagoria; D. Eisen- berg; R. Shapiro; J. Brokaw. Second Row: L. Walley; 1. Gershenson; E. Stubbits; P. Shaw; J. Dreier. Third Row: C. Pinn; B. Schenck; D. Morely; M. Smith; L. Wolfson. Interest in stagework has drawn a group of soph- omores together under the advisershio of Mrs. Ruth Siebert. Once a week this Sophomore Drama Club meets to discuss and learn diction, voice con- trol, make up, and lighting for plays. These future Tyrone Powers and Rita Hayworths really concen- trate on the art of making up to fit the character. The great moment of the year came when a one act farce, ''Rich Man, Poor Man,’ was presented in and received the plaudits of the assembly. First Row: T. Fort; M. Lasser; N. Joy; S. Denack; N. Rounds; J. Bell; G. Strong; S. Zemd; J. Seman; M. La Rue; E. Wal- ters. Second Row: Mr. D. McCandless; J. Gillette; L. Haria; S. Teeter; B. Fromm; B. Schumer; R. Goldenthal; P. Hurite; J, Plant; R. Borsick; F. Churchill; N. Desario; B. Chandler; Lipstick, powder, and eye-shadow—with these common items the lowly freshmen get their first taste of dramatics in Plainfield High. Eager stage- struck freshmen have joined the Freshmen Dramatic Club to show their ability to act. During their meetings, which are held every Tuesday assembly period, the club members are instructed in the art of make-up and poise by their adviser, Mr. Donald McCandless. The members of the Freshmen Dra- matics Club of today, are the stars of tomorrow! C. Doyle; P. Fredrick; W. Brown. Third Row: A. Fredricks; B. Luce; P. Berry; J. Cazeneuve; J. Popavich; M. Visco; M. Delucca; R. Grobe; M. Holtz; J. Canfield; B. Goollevin; N. Woodley. First Row: P. Reiss; H. Phillips; D. Barthalemuch; P. Paschall; B. Weinstein; J. Ammerman; B. Collins; B. Babbitt; G. Schartz. Second Row: D. Slonim; C. Bonnell; S. Hetfield; L. Bartlett; D. Michey; C. Fagan; R. Heron; R. Brugiere; J. Ah, a movie!’ someone exclaims happily. Yes, movies are an interesting and important supple- ment to text book material. The showing of these movies is made possible by the thirty-five members of the Projection Club under Mr. Caryl C. Duna- van. In the afternoon these members sign up for any pictures they are willing to show during their study periods the next day. This service club also takes charge of phonograph records and the wire recorder. Daley; T. Regan. Third Row: G. Lund; D. Watkins; N. Schlicting; R. Nelson; P. O'Keeffe; D. O'Neil; J. Gerger; F. Buzton; W. Murgas; D. Dunavan; Mr. C. Dunavan. Who are the boys who set up and operate the lighting for our assemblies, shows, and dances? They are the members of the Stage Electricians Club which meets on Tuesday during activity period. Mr. Eric Nelson supervises this group which does most of its work after school and evenings when school functions take place. These boys de- serve a great deal cf credit for the fine job they do. First Row: A. Merrill; A. Roslyn; H. Schlicding. Second Row: J. Gerber; J. Legrand; D. Walrath; Mr. E. Nelson; W. Little. First Row: F. Lustgarten; C. Chinni; P. Mendez; C. Carter. Second Row: R. De Vito; B. Cruse; B. Leahy; T. Makowiski; A. Buccerio; E. Burton. Third Row: L. Eustice; L. Stephenson; The steady beat of typewriters fills the room, bells ring, time is called, and a make-up test ends as the Typing Club, which meets once a week, de- velops the skill and accuracy of its thirty members, under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Wyer. The girls can spend their time doing anything they wish. Some choose to type a theme, some write business letters, and some do make-up work that would otherwise have to be done after school. D. Sevenson; J. Chapman; L. Smalls; A. Golden; M. Visco. Fourth Row: G. Desiato; L. Mollo; G. Sasso; J. Garafalo; B. Parella; L. Hall; L. Sbordone; J. Giles. Look out, girls! Now is the time to get that man with the twelve members of the Boys' Cooking Club. Once a week, this group of aproned kitchen enthusiasts meets under the direction of Miss Muriel Miller. They specialize in preparing simple, attractive dishes, but concentrate equally well on good man- ners and table-setting. The real test of their cook- ing ability is the fact that they have to eat every- thing they make. Well, here's hoping! new look''. Yes, we mean one of the T. Conshay, J. Corrigan, A. Cortese, M. Cortese, C. Dorsey, J. Hall, A. Levine, E. Lindsay, E. Pilsen, V. Quarantiello. First Row: N. Fort; F. Buxton; D. Fitts; D. Kuntzman; J. C. Rothberg; J. Vollmers; R. A. Horn; N. Gibbons; R. Goldsack. Second Row: P. Klimko; M. Rademaker; H. Mundy; B. Tru- The Red and Blue armbands worn by the Ushers of P.H.S. are a symbol of efficiency. The seniors, who are selected by the Faculty, in the latter part of their junior year, and are under the supervision of Miss Lola Hoff, usher at the school and com- munity functions. Many times the ushers are con- Seated: W. Gary; M. Gallo; S. Peterson; Standing: C. Bailey; R. Santaguida; Mr. G. Persinger; E. Canning; M. Tufaro; L. Conti. sheim; B. Stiglitz; J. Gracely; M. Higgins; J. Roberts; V. Allen; B. Gale. Third Row: L. Audet; M. Boise; N. Topping; B. White; M. Carrie; S. Peterson; P. Jones; L. Pickens. fronted with the problem of rearranging the seat- ing of classes in their section or persuading stu- dents to fill up the rows; yet in spite of the diffi- culties they have to face, they have been able to maintain a high standard of efficiency. Know how to run a comptometer by touch? Know how to make a stencil? You don't? Well, members of Mr. Persinger's Office Machines Club are learning to do these things. They meet on Mondays during assembly period and learn how to duplicate, work key driven calculators, and some even take adding machine lessons. This club provides an excellent opportunity for secretaries of the future to face the actual problem of office life. First Row: B. Glass; D. Reinken; H. Finkel; R. Passina; Mr. W. Kops. Second Row: C. Bishop; V. Allen; M. Boise; C. Chiappa; B. Green. Third Row: J. Graeser; N. Gibbons; H. Where will you hide? With the grotesque pos- sibilities of war striking the United States, The World Federalists join together to try to prevent such a catastrophe. They meet on Monday after- noons and discuss different plans and possibilities Hey kids, look what Mr. Caryl Dunavan's club has done now! Since they have formed an actual club, they really have some terrific display.’ The front hall of P.H.S. has taken on a brighter look each week when the Exhibits Club sets up a display in the front hall. The students of P. H.S. have been extremely fortunate this year for they have seen some clever displays. Mrs. Ruth Folk and Mr. Caryl Dunavan as advisors of the club supply some sug- gestions. Mundy; J. Campbell. Fourth Row: B. Sklarew; J. C. Roth- berg; C. Fagen; R. Phillips; R. Phillips. of world government. Occasionally they meet at Mr. Walter Kop's home. Upon request they visit other schools or groups to explain their principles to anyone interested in a stronger world federation than the U.N. 81 First Row: C. Petack; A. Zeiner; T. Gordon; T. Abbond; W. Lockwood; R. Firth. Second Row: M. Winzenried; E. Pfister; G. Coyne; T. Hall; M. Arman; R. Myers. Third Row: R. Ryzoff; D. Schwartz; R. Callahan; H. Hahn; M. Vail; G. Lentzsch. Vat? You haven't heard any of the smooth melo- dies of Brahms or Beethoven? It is about time you visited the newly organized German Club. Under the expert supervision of Mr. Warren Held, this club meets once a week to sing German songs and study the cultural background of Germany. Oral reports on prominent men of Germany help the students a great deal in understanding German customs and the people themselves. Parlez-vous Francais?'' The members of the French Club under the able direction ot Miss Cath- erine Pratt do! This club of advanced French stu- dents meets every Monday during assembly period, in order to learn about France—its customs, peo- ple, and holidays. The members of the French Club also acquire the ability to speak fluent French, since that is the language spoken during their meetings. First Row: B. Lacaillade; E. Miller. Second Row: J. Russell; A. Weil. Third Row: J. Kessler; S. Moore; R. Sears. First Row: G. Boruch; L. Newland. Second Row: A. Briones; S. Fox; N. Shattle; M. Branculli; Miss L. Firth; L. Martin; E. Bechtle. The word, ‘Aloha,’ explains the whole pur- pose of the Aloha Club. Aloha is a word of friendship or greeting. Under the leadership of Miss Florence Firth, the club gathers knowl- edge of Hawaii from slides and records which are collected by the members. The club also aids people who seek information about Hawaii and they assist by making scenery and props for plays given by various clubs, First Row: B. Held; H. Freeman; C. Clare; J. Lobb; B. Wohl; B. Sullivan; E. Wahlstad; D. Marthaler; R. Orlando; L. Nachman; J. Vorhees. If a prehistoric man were to walk into a meet- ing of the Biology Club, he would probably see miniature models of the land he lived in being constructed, Every Monday during assembly pe- riod Miss Gertrude Moodey directs the group in the construction of animal models or in the art of making slides. The group is composed of students who are interested in various fields of biology. We remember that thrill of being chosen for a part in our Senior Play; the routine that rehearsals became—trying in vain to get our homework done; the desperate days of learning lines and stage positions; the play becoming THE thing in our lives: for weeks we ate, slept and lived Stage Door. Lew and Joan Marie sweating over southern accents; Carol, an Irish brogue; Joy, her scream; and Loretta, her dance step. We remem- ber Miss Mixer's efforts to make Miki a man-hater; Anita, a Russian; Sue Haldeman, a society girl; Sue Van Eps, a Hollywoodite; Neil, ‘older’; and Jack, ‘slower, much slower. the final rush of our prop committee; Food + rouge + glue + hair = girl's dressing room! Lowell's top hat; those '‘'eyeshades'’ of Lois and Jill; Marilyn's apple; George's and Dave's derbies —these are the things we will never forget. there was dress rehearsal—lights, photo- graphs, stumbling over unfamiliar furniture and the stage crew, the realization that this was the last time without an audience. The night of the performance everyone seemed unusually gay and happy in new faces and first act costumes, think- ing only of Miss Mixer's music, box and the cast party. Came the final pat to the hair and tug to the jacket before the cue and we were presenting Stage Door! STAGE DOOR opens. Divine Thespians. We remember, looking back upon our first 'big”’ play, Divine Flora, those hours of grueling but sat- isfactory rehearsals, of fun and hard work. We re- member the attempts of the harassed Mrs. Pryor, Madelaine Blatt, to soothe her raging husband, Bernard Shapiro, and her efforts to tolerate her sophisticated daughter Sharon, Carolyn Manzel- man. We remember the loud arguments of Randy, George Chirogene, with Buzz, John Laferty; and Randy's scheme concerning the forlorn Flora, Debbie Bray, daughter of the wealthy Mr. Dean, Charles: Young, which resulted in a chain of hila- rious events. Who can forget Daphne, Sara Nodine, wife of Tex Arlen, Barry Friedlander, a popular crooner Before the transformation. who was pursued by his flock of worshipping bobby-soxers: Jean Herres, Alice Isbell, June DeDecker, Joan Hansen, Dotty Gee, Mary-Jane Lemos, Betsy Clark, Joyce Ritchie, Mary Ellen Shallow, Nora Fitzpatrick and Anne Luce, the twins, Mary Ann Lee, Marcia Graham, Nancy Jane Gilks and Nan Kyle. We remember Bart Feldman and Don Epstein as Flora's ardent admirers; Doris kevy as a reporter; Gale Barnes, Dick McDonough, Eileen Burke and Steve Denman dancing in the prologue. Finally, because of the patient and fine direc- tion of Mrs. Siebert, we remember the satisfaction of presenting a successful production. “WE MUST GO AND SEARCH FOR FUN’’ a8 OZ, LAND OF FROLIC AND SPORTS + Dea Kd 89 Plainfield 57 Plainfield 40 Plainfield 41 Plainfield 34 Plainfield 47 Plainfield 40 Plainfield 5| Plainfield 42 Plainfield 49 Plainfield 50 Plainfield 37 First Row: P Liske, Mascot. Second Row: R. Ryzoff: J. Andrews; W. Krogh; P. Shannon: R. Horner; J, Pratt; A. Fitts; D. Fort. Third Row: R. Bootsic; G. Shaw; W. Marsh; T. Kett.; V. Skov; N. Mergott; A. Johnson; M. Venezia; Coach V. Liske. Fourth Row: |. Bittle; P. Lawson; D. Luce; B. Sklarew; N. Fort; P. Gindin; B. Wohl; |. Bartlett. The winged monkey. Plainfield High's Swimming Team completed its third consecutive undefeated season under the capable instruction of Coach Vic ''Victory'’ Liske and his assistant, John McNair. It was the second straight year without a tie. Falling before the on- slaught of the Cardinals in dual meets were Fair- lawn, Westfield, Lincoln, Morristown, twice each, and Irvington, once. Although they came in fourth in the State Meet, the mermen had the satisfac- tion of defeating the champs, Columbia, twice during the regular season. A top 160-yard relay team cut the school rec- ord from 1:21.9 to 1:21.4 minutes. Composed of Gerry Shaw, Bill Krog, Bob Bootsic, and Bill Marsh, the latter of whom was the team's only undefeated swimmer, they placed first in the state meet. Marsh, in the state contest, placed third in the 50-yard freestyle, and Krog, a junior, took fifth place in the 100-yard freestyle. Pip Jennings placed fourth in diving, in competition with Bob Clotsworthy, state victor for three consecutive years. This year a new event was added, the |20-yard individual medley, in which one swimmer swims two State relay champions. 90 Fairlawn Westfield Columbia Lincoln Morristown Fairlawn Westfield Columbia Irvington Morristown Lincoln 18 35 34 32 28 26 23 33 17 25 29 Racing to their goal. NOT FOR TIN WOODSMEN: SWIMMING laps each of breaststroke, backstroke, and free- style. Irving Bittle, the senior who was rated best swimmer for the year, switched from backstroke to this event and placed fifth in the state. Completing the senior roster of the team were the following: Neil Fort, backstroke; Tim Kett, Andy Johnson, Mike Venezia, and Nelson Mergott, freestyle; and Judd Pratt, individual medley. These, and the rest of the team, received fine backing, not only from the students, but also from the parents, who attended, as a group, almost every meet in which the school participated. An integral part of the team this year was seven year‘old Pete Liske. Pete, the coach's son, was voted the mascot of the team. He shows promise of becoming a champion in his father's specialty, the backstroke. Mr. Liske was very much surprised at the skill shown by the next youngest members of the team, the freshmen. Leading the list were Alan Fitts, Don Fort, Pete Lawson, and Pat Shannon. With such potential stars as these, Plainfield can look forward to more teams of the calibre of those of recent years. Swift as the tornado. 91 First Row: E. Zonowith; R. O'Neill; H. Johnson; M. Loggia; R. Adams; F. Murphy; G. Shaw; R. Chandler; M. Rubin; J. Cooper. Second Row: J. Manley; J. Lyons; T. Pepe; S. Ma- caulay; C. Demboski; J. Braco; J. O'Keefe; T. Campbell; S. Joy; A. Serido. Third Row: G. Regan; R. Eddy; S. Della- ventura; C. Locatell; T. Pizzolatto; W. Johnson; R. Rycraft; R. Norman; E. Leibel; R. Snyder. Fourth Row: A. Mansolino; D. Didario; R. MacDonough; N. Mergott; Coach A. Smith; D. Pizzolatto; R. Watkins; R. Burton; D. Lombardi. OUR NOT SO COWARDLY LIONS: FOOTBALL It isn't as easy as you think.” The Tornado strikes! For the second straight year the Cardinals had a below average season, but the record, three games won, one tie, and five losses, belies the team's power. To open the schedule the squad faced South River determined to avenge the previous year's 65-0 humbling, but all fhey met was heartbreak as the pass defense collapsed. With victory within easy grasp for Plainfield, South River forged ahead to a 13-12 lead, which they retained. In the anticlimactic Columbia fray, brilliant defensive play held back the enemy tide. A sixty yard dash gave the Cougars a well deserved 6-0 victory in a contest in which the Plainfield offense utterly failed. Bound Brook achieved a 7-7 tie in the team’s next tussle. Journeying to Perth Amboy, the Plainfield big guns finally opened up as the 13-7 outcome was in favor of PHS. The Cards’ hopes were dampened as rain and sloshy footing rendered their attack impotent, to put Somer- ville on the winning end of a 13-0 affair. Forgetting unfavorable press comments, the Redbirds completely battered a strong Thomas Jefferson team. Thoroughly quashed, the Jeffs returned home with an 18-7 loss. After returning North Plainfield's second half kickoff to take a 7-6 lead, PHS was not to be waylaid, and the city championship was captured in a 13-6 con- test. In Carteret the Smithmen faced another weak opponent—and more mud. Frequent fumbles and no toehold for the backfield cost the game, 19-7, A Westfield powerhouse entered Plainfield expectant of easy victory, but they were rudely shocked as the first score came in the second half, and by the home team. A long run soon put Westfield in front, and they tallied once again within a few minutes. The Plainfield de- fense shone, as, among other things, they made a successful stand on their own two yard line through four downs to halt Westfield, and, al- though they also surpassed the visitors in offen- sive play, fumbles broke the backs of sustained drives. The final score was 14-6. Much credit is due to the valiant and sturdy Plainfield linemen, Tom Campbell, Ray Chand- ler, Dick Norman, Mort Rubin, Ed Leibel, John O'Keefe, Dom Lombardi, Joe Braco, and Seth Macauley. The backfield included Fred Murphy, Ben Lipscombe, Gerry Shaw, Bill Harkness, Tony Serido, and Roy Snyder. Not to be overlooked is the record of Assistant Coach Ray Tice's B squad, unbeaten, and until the last game, un- scored upon, Many varsity starters will return to see action and there will be an abundance of material from both the B squad and the once beaten J-V eleven. Coach Abe Smith can look forward to a powerful team in 1949. The wizard's council. 72 won't get to Oz. A hazard on the way! First Row: C, Payten; H. Hush; W. Hill; R. Knight; J. Esler: H, Parcell; R. Ortman; T. Dalesandro; J. Perry; D. Astimer; A. Munitz. Second Row: Coach A. Smith; Ass't Coach A. DiDario; P. Yannotta; J. Perina; A. Piano; J. Pope; R. Snell; Coach Art Smith's Jayvees finished another suc- cessful season as they won seven and lost one. The Junior Cards lost the opener to New Bruns- wick, but downed Columbia, Union, Somerville, Perth Amboy, Carteret, Bound Brook, and North Plainfield. This made Mr. Smith's record over a five year period thirty-two wins and four losses, besides two undefeated seasons, The Cards opened the season with an inexperi- enced and somewhat nervous team, losing to New Brunswick, 14-0. The game was played on even terms, but the Zebras received two important breaks near the beginning of the contest and tal- lied their fourteen points then. The Union and North Plainfield affairs, the two toughest of the season, took place when the Jay- vees were plagued with injuries. The line had only two men who had played in the opener, and the backs were in poor condition; however, through good coaching and spirit, Union fell, 19-7, and the Canucks lost by three touchdowns. The line was sparked by Joe Esler, George Bar- me Jp ame BAL A. Angert; S. McCall; W. Sells; ©. Mathews; P. Bailey; Ass't Coach T. Platt; Ass't Coach J. Frusco. Third Row: P. O'Keefe; R. Kaminsky; R. Bueshel; R. Nelson; D. Bernard; R. Johnson; W. Talbot; G. Barbuty; R. Kindig; R. Mathewson. buty, Larry Jackson, Alan Munitz, Art Nelson, Joe Pope, and Herb Hush. Leading scorer was right halfback Roy Knight, with fifty-nine points; Alex Piano was next with twenty-four. Other stellar backs were Ward Talbot, Dick Snell, Jim Perina and Cliff Mathews. The Freshmen, under Coach Jake Kinney, com- pleted the season above the .500 mark, winning four, losing two, and tying one. The yearlings won the first two, with Union and Bound Brook, lost to Rahway, and tied Somerville. The most important of their wins came at the end of the year when they downed Westfield and North Plainfield. Joe Mills and 'Tex'' Kaplan, hard hitting backs, were the deciding factor in the last two victories. The line, led by Captain Jim Berreir, Denton Seybold, Eugene Herman, Paul Fania, Ted Brem- ble, Keith Williams, and Bob Gibbons, played well all season. The backs, Joe Mills, Tex'' Kaplan, David Knight, Don Stevens, Henry Lambert, Louis Cerillo, and John Madsen, did an excellent job. First Row: P. Contorsi; E. Herman; L. Cerillo; D. Knight; G. Buinn; J. Furino; W. Paster; W. Gray; F. Delbinny; H. Garry; A. Fitts. Second Row: R. Ma- caulay; R. Gibbons; R. Trusheim; J. Ber- rier; H. Huston; J. Pinetti; T. Mills; R. Nevad; T. Kaplan; D. Stevens; T. Con- travs; L. Reed. Third Row: H. Green- field; CC. Santy, Ass't Coach; J. Madsen; A. Long; H. Lambert; D. Sey- bold; B. lanotta; K. Williams; P. Lawson; T. Bremble; P. Teivitt; P. Fanin; J. Weis- man; Coach E, Kinney. First Row: R. Wassen; R. Orlando; R. Wroble; J. Pratt; T. Kett; R. MacDermott; C. Grimes; N. Geller; R. Anderson. Second Row: D. Michie; J. Harvey; D. Pice; J. Commune; R. Howell; D. Fitts; T. Schroeder; L. Callahan; R. Reiss; R. Bruguiere; H. Phillips. Third Row: L. Lyons; J. Abrey; P. Wolfe; A. Dodey; L. Hall; R. Lawler; W. Fitzgerald; L. Nachman; W. Luce; J. Pepe; G. Strubel; E. Casserino. Fourth Row: A. Salowe; R. Zednick; W. Cary; A. Zeiner; M. Stanfield; R. Wendell; R. Wroble; D. Epstein; R. Eudice; P. Gavosi; T. Bender; Coach H. Bruguiere. WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD: CROSS COUNTRY The record of two wins and two losses brought to a close the 1948 schedule of the dual meets for the Cross Country team, coached by Mr. Harold Bruguiere; they finished fifteenth in the state meet which was attended by twenty-five schools, Intra- squad competition resulted in victory for the fresh- men over the sophomores, and the juniors superior to the seniors by one point. From this year's squad there will be left three lettermen; these, augmented by other undergraduates, reveal great promise for next year, During meets the runners were paced by Row- land McDermott and Tim Kett who scored most in the encounters with Westfield, Kearny, Cran- ford, and Rahway, besides the county and state meets. ''Mac'’ turned in the year's best time, two minutes and ten seconds, only two seconds short of the school record. Of the seventy-five candidates for the Cross Country squad, the following received varsity let- ters: Rowland McDermott, Tim Kett, Charlie Grimes, Judd Pratt, Mike Lavelle, Ralph Orlando, Larry Lines, Ralph Hobsen, Orville Alexander, and Ronald Wroble. | ran as fast as | could. SCARECROWS WITH CREW Coach Bill Brann's Cardinals enjoyed a successful 1948- 1949 season on the hardwoods of Union County. While winning fourteen and dropping eight contests, they cap- tured the Big Five Championship, advanced to the semi- finals of the County Tournament, and the quarter-finals of the State. Unfortunately, they lost the city series to the Canucks, two games out of three, for the fourth straight year. The Cards had as a starting team an all senior five. Bill Foley and ''Ezro'’ Enander were at the forward posts. All- county Jim Ridgway was at center, and Jack Haver and Captain Bill Harkness handled the guard chores. Harkness, Ridgway, and Foley were veterans; Haver and Enander, first year men, greatly aided the team with their hustle, floor work, and scoring punch. Others who saw occasional action were juniors Dick Foley, Bobby Ciotta, Bill Johnson, Dick Watkins, Herb Brandt, Bill Cary, Frank Hocko, and sophomore Tom Campbell. Starting the season in slow fashion by losing to Bound Brook, Linden, and Regional, the Brannmen started to move with victory streaks of four and six games. They beat a top- notch Hillside club, and dominated the Big Five Confer- ence with a six and two record, avenging their early season defeats. In county play the Cards won from Linden and Rahway, but in the semi-finals dropped a heart-breaker to Hillside. In state competition they bowed 60-47 to powertul Thomas Jefferson after having led for three‘ quarters. The quintet bowed out of interscholastic competition with this enviable Ez could make a monkey of anyone. record. First Row: H. Brandt; J. Haver; R. Ciotta; W. Johnson; R. Calloway. Second Row: W. Harkness; P, Enander; J. Ridgway; W. Foley; R. Watkins; Coach W. Brann. 96 CUTS: BASKETBALL The Junior Cardinals, ably coached by a former PHS star, Paul Mansberry, had an up-and-down season, at times showing much promise, and at others falling short of victory. More important, however, than their record of five wins and eleven losses was the development of several boys for future varsity rosters. Highlighting the season's play was the surprise upset of a highly favored Plainfield squad by a five point margin. The other victories came at the expense of the Cranford, Dunellen, and Linden jayvees, the last named dropping both games played. The starting five was entirely composed of sophomores, although freshmen Ben Bailey and Rico Parenti were in there at the beginning of the game several times toward the end of the year. Six foot three inch Dick Mathewson played the pivot, with Jack Perry and Cass Wanczyk in the forward positions. The first string guards were Ward Talbot and Ricky Johnson; the latter of whom sparked the team throughout the year and revealed much promise. The most frequently used substitutes were Ben Bailey, Rico Parenti, Tom Bender, and Dick Snell. The rest of the squad saw comparatively little action in the games, but they gained the necessary “know how ' during daily practice sessions. Way up high. First Row: J. Mills; R. Hill; A. Levine; F. Katzman; A. Seigal; R. Parenti; D. Astheimer; J. Kennette; E. Winslow. Second Row: Coach P. Mansberry; R. Snell; C. Wanczyk; R. Johnson; R. Mathewson; W. Talbot; T. Bender; B. lanotta; B. Bailey. 98 First Row: A. Salowe; A. Stein; R. Zednick. Second Row: Coach H. Bruguiere; A. Pittis; D. Michie; D. Page; P. Cara- vella; H. Phillips; L. Lines; L. Nachman; R. Ryzoff; J. Pepe; E. Casserino. Third Row: T. Tibaldi; W. Diana; J. Jiovino; H. Hush; J. Harvey; O. Alexander; B. Lipscombe: C. Fred- erick; L. Hassendeg; Ass't. Coach A. Smith. Fourth Row: D. Kennedy; R. Lyons; R. Pope; R. DeMilt; R. Braxton; R. Knight; E. Barrie; C. Fagan; S. Wolfson; U. Hall. Fifth Row: A. Zeiner; R. Euodice; J. Rothberg; J. Manley; B. Wohl; M. Lavelle; W. Voorhees; R. Wassen; B. Clarke. Sixth Row: M. Kellburg; L. Jackson; P. Anderson; D. Pratt; G. Chirogene; D. Luce; W. Gabruck; G. Patterson; A. Vollmers. Seventh Row: J. Callahan; S. Blackwood; A. Skove; J. Cooper; T. Camp- bell; R. Mathewson; F. Gransky; W. Beauchef; W. Snyder; D. Epstein; R. MacDermott. TRACK: ON THE GOLDEN ROAD TO Opening the 1948 season in Westfield, the Plainfield tracksters, undefeated the past four sea- sons, had a close call as Thomas Jefferson tied them in the Union County Relays. Then the cinder- men, gaining momentum, easily captured the con- test with New Brunswick. Thereafter the Cards retained their championships at the Newark Board of Education meet, the Central Jersey Relays, and the Union County and Central Jersey track meets. Vengeance for the tie was achieved as Jefferson and Westfield were crushed in a triangular affair. A powertul West Point Plebe teara swamped the trackmen, At the State contest, the mighty Cardinal jug- gernaut was finally halted as the squad dropped this interscholastic contest by a close margin. Throughout the season Coach Harold Bruguiere had achieved victory with well-rounded team scor- ing, including several firsts, many second and third places; however, Columbia's firsts outscored Plain- field, The team, with Charles Cary as captain, was paced by the following members: Charles Cary, hurdler and shot putter; Al Pittis, Bob Audet, Don Kennedy, Rowland McDermott, and Jim Callahan, distance runners; Ben Lipscombe and Clarence Frederick, dash men; Art Skove, Tom Campbell, and John Cooper, hurdlers; Phil Anderson, high jumper; Judd Pratt and ''Pip'' Jennings, pole vault- ers; and Frank Gransky, javelin hurler. Although many standout performers have been graduated, Coach Bruguiere should continue to develop new talent to produce more winning teams. Over the rainbow! First Row: R. Eddy; F. Hocko; J. Catanese; B. Feldman. Second Row: R. Williams; A. Monaci; R. Wendell; J. Haver; A. Serido; A. Esolda; W. Campbell; W. Harkness. Third Row: G. Pinfield; J. Ciotta; R. Manners; R. Watkins; J. Ridgway; L. Foley; J. Arthur; E. Leibel; C. Crawley; A. Del Bueno. DIAMONDS OF THE EMERALD CITY: BASEBALL The Cardinals came out on the short end of an eleven and eight record as lack of batting power hurt Coach Liddy's nine. Infield hits were ably handled by Tony Serido, John Catanese, Bill Foley, and Al Monaci, who was replaced by Andy Esolda when he pitched. The ball hawks, Alex Del Bueno, John Arthur, and Bart Feldman, helped the team by making many timely catches in the green gar- dens’. Jack Haver, Cliff Crawley, and Ed Leibel performed the chores behind the plate. Lou Harding was the outstanding hurler, having received credit for three victories, two of them being one-hitters, and five defeats. Dick Watkins was accredited with the same number of defeats as Harding and two wins. Al Monaci finished in the .500 column as he won one and lost one. Bob Wendell and Ronnie Williams each ended the sea- son ‘in the black''’, winning one each while drop- ping none, The Junior Varsity, under the coaching of Mr. Bill Brann, completed the nine game schedule without suffering a setback. Infielders Roy Snyder, Bill John- son, Vince Vesuvio, and Norman Geller kept the errors down to a minimum while Bob Gavazzi, Charlie Pearson, and Don Pizzolotto performed capably in the outfield. Tony Mansolino handled the catching, and the team's showing reveals his ability. The pitching staff was led by Larry Perretti, Bob Cary, and Tex Zowathowski, each of the first two fashioning a no- hitter. Kneeling: B. Friedlander; K. Perrine; N. Geller; L. Pizzolotto; J. Dicellis; G. Pin- field; T. Pepe; E. Zonowith; E. Noatow- ski; C. Pearson. Standing: R. Snyder; J. Commune; J. Geiger; L. Peretti; H. Johnson; G. Mirra; J. Blume; A. Mon- solino; W. Johnson; V. Vesuvio; R. Stills; R. Gavazzi; W. Cary; J. Vollmer. 99 First Row: D. Stewart; K. Carter; J. Talbot; R. Kindig; R. Teitsworth; R. Gavett. Second Row: C. Lott; B. Held: R. Dunham; J. Halpern; A. Blume; R. Mackenzie; G, Sterner; K. Martin; C. Brown; D, Wachtel; E. Bishop; Coach W. Sette. ONE THING NOT IN 02: TENNIS A completely successful score card rewarded the 1948 Cardinal tennis team as they swept through all their matches with comparative ease. In only one of the best out of five encounters, with West- field, did the team lose two points. During the Practice makes perfect. season, they garnered torty-three points as against four for the opposition, scoring double wins over Perth Amboy, Westfield, and New Brunswick, and, since the return match in each case was rained out, single wins over Morristown, North Plainfield, and Cranford. The team's excellent showing is a tribute to Mr. William Sette's thorough coaching. To counter-balance the perfect tennis weather there was for fall practice, an innovation this year, the weather in May, when most of the matches are played, was the wettest in the last forty years. Bob Teitsworth and Charley Lott, co-captains, led the varsity squad which also included Bob Gavett, Pete Shaw, Ken Carter, Gerry Shaw, Stan Canter, Pete Enander, and Gordon Sterner. Six of the Plainfield players went through the season without a defeat, and one Charles Lott, completed his Second straight season without a setback. The Alumni Cup Tournament, with the cup donated annually by the Boosters’ Club, was won by Char- ley Lott, and Bob Teitsworth's name was chosen for the honor plaque in the boys’ gym. ° CAN YOU GIVE ME MUSCLES?’’ 101 Front Row: A. Oliver; J. Huking; M. Brown; L. Martin; P. Davis; E. Duff; E. Steinman; J. Underhill. Back Row: J. Slifer; N. Rounds; N. Lowrie; L. Galkaski; A. Hiltz; B. Fall tennis for 1948 under the direction of Miss Virginia Hogan was quite a hit! Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon the grils would be at the Athletic Field learning the rules of the game and practicing for the tournaments. The girls were Classified into two groups, one for begin- ners and one for the more advanced players. They have greatly enjoyed tennis this year and have learned a lot about it. Ginny Stires won the beginner's tournament and the advanced tournament was won by Mary Libby Brown. First Row: E. Lyons; A. Splaine; N. J. Clawson; C. Fasso; P. Windham; P. Pratt. Back Row: C. Youngman; L. Wolf- Gale; V. Stires; Mrs. V. Hogan; D. Lounsbury; P. B. Connolly; S. Hand; P. Sabino; P. Hurite; B. Woodruff. In the spring a young man's fancy turns to love.’ In the spring a young woman's fancy turns to—you've guessed it!—archery. In the spring of every year at the P.H.S. Athletic Field you can see a group of girls from Freshmen to Sen- iors learning how to shoot an arrow under the expert supervision of Mrs. Ruth King. Each class has its own captain. Last season the Juniors won the tournament, Berta Trusheim won the medal for the highest individual score, and Nancy Jo Clawson was the club president. son; J. Slifer; G. Lentzsch; M. Higgins; P. Ball; A. Joyce; E. Sacks. First Row: M. Vualde; P. Jones; M. Bumpus; L. Knight? B. Henry. Second Row: P. Windham; J. Ruggles; OD. Brown; A. Splaine; P. Calla- way; Addie Pulliam. Third Row: D. Greene; P. Wedge- worth; E. Steinman; V. Brown; L. Smalls; C. Hester; J. Slifer; N. Smith; S. Metrokotsas; H. Esposito; Miss M. Newson. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a home run! Yes, the girls were at it again. Last spring they met for softball each Tuesday and Thursday after- noon at the Athletic Field, with Miss Marion Newson as their sponsor. At first, they played just for fun and practice, but the highlight of the season was the tournament. There were four teams, each representing a class. The Seniors of '48 were the winners, with Anna Splaine as captain. Each girl on the winning team received points toward a numeral or letter. Come on! Let's get a basket! Shoot! Shoot! Surely these words must ring a familiar note in your mind. There is only one thing they could remind you of, and that's the 'sport of sports’, basketball, the favorite winter game among P.H.S. girls, now directed by Miss Marion New- son, although formerly by Miss Marion Snyder. Each class has its team, which spends its time playing the others, with a tournament at the end of the season. Last year, the '48 Seniors were the winners, ably led by their captain, Anna Splaine. First Row: J. Slifer; L. Galkow- ski; A. Rigiel; B. Plotkin. Sec- ond Row: G. Mahovich; J. Albrecht; B. Guttridge; D. Lounsbury; B. Vail; P. Wéind- ham; N. Lowrie. Third Row: Miss M. Newson; P. Wedge- worth; P. Ball; D. Shults; M. Hayden; B. Squires; R. Jones; V. Hardin; M. _ lannotta. Fourthe Row: M. Stuart; C, Antolik; A. Silverstone; A. Joyce; C. Yancey; D. Piatt; P. Jones. é 103 the brainless scarecrow. peivilere of his helnofu' EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief Marion Boise BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Sports Girls: Nancy Gibbons, editor Bette Smith Janice Wilson Boys: Arthur. Stein, editor Kenneth Carter Neil: Fort Jack Haver Leonard. Nachman Tom Platt James Ridgway PLAINFIELD HIGH Business Berta Trusheim, business manager James Talbot, Advertising manager Dolores Brick Eileen Burke George Coyne Phyllis Feinberg Berta Trusheim Terry Moran, editor Rose Ann Horn Dolores Imbriaco Lee Martin Ronald Platt Copy Barbara Colwell, editor Dolores Brick Alice lsbell Julie Neivert Mary Vesey Business Mary Ann Garde Floyd Gusack Joan Russell Phil Staskewicz Joan Stevens Beverly Vail Ardis Varian Anita Weil Literary Helen Finkel, editor Club Doris Goldstein, editor Rose Brozini Barton Feldman Dolores Herner Ruth Klemm Florence Mitchell Toube Mitchell Barbara Plotkin — Maureen Rose Anne Silverstone Feature Louis Sand, editor Rosamond Doane Margaret Ann Ennis Alice Isbell Betsy Jo White Class Marie Carri, editor Jennifer Peale Phyllis Reynolds Wd ee Business Advisor Editorial Advisor Typing Marian Higgins, editor Laura Conti Dolores Gennamo Dolores Graham Anne Silverstone Evelyn Steinman Pat Windham Photography Angie Lagios, schedule editor Ginger Allen, idents editor Frank Buxton Barbora Cary Nia Christman Molly Kennette Earl Lambert Eve Miller Evelyn Romanoski All quotations, misquotations and adaptations of illustrations are taken from the WIZARD OF OZ, by L. 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