Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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Best Years dance, a big success. And it was! Eventually we decided to fatten up our treasury by selling P.H.S. buttons. Our biggest thrill came when we were allowed to participate in the junior- senior prom, “Garden Serenade.’’ Everyone who was there agreed that it was the best prom that P.H.S, has ever had! With spring and graduation just around the corner, we entered the old building for the last time. Determined to make our Class the best of all, we looked to the capable leadership of Chip Nicholas, Adrienne Shoppe, Gretchen Rademaker, and Marion Morse. We were honored when Bob Garrenger, Dick McDaniels, and Diane Williams were chosen as President, Vice-President, and Secretary of our Student Council. With the help of ‘the bodies,” Miss Mixer, short meet- ings, and long rehearsals, we proudly presented “Arsenic and Old Lace,” starring Peggy Jacobs and Anne Earnshaw. Phyllis Mason was chosen Editor-in-Chief of our Milestone, and we began the slow process of putting it all together. During our four years various homerooms have supported the Booster Club, adopted children at Christmas, and con- tributed to the Neighborhood House. We now leave our school and even while thinking of our past four years, we anticipate a challenging future, With our acquired knowledge and our gratefulness to those who have made P.H.S. the Best Years of Our Lives, we step forward to take our place among the men and women of the world. The chosen four. Lion’ m a PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOS PLAINFIELD. NEW JERSE’ As we leave these halls... {15}

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In the classroom. Headquarters. KN 4 NG KY a AK Wi) [14] These Are Our Time has passed by so quickly, and as our best years come to an end, we look back on them with pride and satisfaction. Our mentor through these years has been Charles Detgen, who has counseled us and been our constant friend. Under his assistance, we, as green frosh, chose Ronny Bender for our commander-in-chief, and Sydell Ruskin, Gretchen Rademaker, and Tony Curreri for our other leaders. We got off to a booming social start with our freshman party, which featured a real floor show, movies, square and social dancing. We showed our creativeness by originating the homeroom visita- tion program, which has carried through until the present time. As the next year rolled around, we realized that we were almost upperclassmen, We elected George Friedlander as the big boss, and Toni Smith, Gretchen Rademaker, and Tony Curreri as the lesser men. Feeling quite spry, we made plans for our dance, the “Lucky Leap.” By the time this year was over, we had instituted the messenger service as a Sophomore honor. Passing the halfway mark in our four years, we entered P.H.S. as big juntors. To lead us we picked Chip Nicholas as President, Toni Smith, Louise Britton, and Tony Curreri as his assistants, and Toni again made news when he became Editor- in-Chief of the Entree. We are extremely proud to say that we worked furtously to make the “Surf Club,” the junior-senior Working hard ?

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Betty Lou Adams “Mischievous and full of fun.” Belle, who hopes to become a nurse, can most often be heard saying, “T’ain’t no need.’ She has been kept busy with Typing and Red Cross Clubs as well as Bowling and the M lestone Business Staff. Elizabeth Delores Allara “She excels in song.” Liz enjoys horseback riding and listening to Mario Lanza records. ‘There ya go!” is her favorite expression. At P.H.S., Liz has participated in Girls’ Chorus and the Drama and French Clubs. Beverly Armstrong “Apple of our eye.” Bev enjoys horseback riding and water-skiing and gives for her pet peeve Ellen’s 41 Ford. She has been kept busy at P.H.S. by the Drama Club and the P.H.S. News Bureau. Leroy Artis “Trouble is his pastime.” Artis is peeved by Ken Cooper and Bob Brown, and “‘Let’s get one,” is his favorite expression. While at P.H.S., Artis has participated in the Track and Football Clubs as well as the Varsity Football. Donna Marguerite Ayers “Small and charming.” Boys’ crew cuts peeve this future private secre- tary, who enjoys swimming and horseback riding. Donna can often be heard saying, “Oh, that’s a good one.” Usher’s Squad, Student Council, and the S.A.T. Committee have kept Donna busy. Eva Marie Baculis “Success to her of such capability.” Copperhead, who loves driving that certain convertible, is peeved by the seven o'clock alarm. While at P.H.S. she has been kept busy with the Dancing, Twirling, and Bowling Clubs. K ingsley Marahrens Baehr “IT was a modest, good-humored boy.” Grizzley, who considers his pet peeve his middle name, enjoys matching ties with Mr. Banta. Boys’ Quartet, All-State Chorus, Ensemble, Male Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and Copy Editor of the Milestone have kept Grizzley busy, Margaret Ann Bailes “Sweet music from a violin.” Pug is peeved by broken toes. She often says “Somebody goofed” and lists music as her favorite pastime. While at P.H.S., Pug has been busy with Typing Club, Orchestra, and Junior Drama Club.