Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Plotting the course— One more year to go. They held the helm. It wasn’t all grim! We all enjoyed the Junior-Senior Dance, and the prom, Showboat, was a great success. We will always remember the school song, “‘Plain- field High” written by Clark Gesner. Then it finally came. That fabulous senior year with the perfect combination of work, respon- sibility, and the fun and sadness of our last year in school. Bob Neill was our class presi- dent, with the able assistance of Judy Schwartz, Virginia James, and Ken Kunzman. In Student Council our class was well represented with Steve Becker as president, Dave Lustig as vice- president, Virginia Predmore as secretary, and Ruth Weil as treasurer. Our Senior Play, “Charlie’s Aunt,’ was the best ever, thanks to Clark Gesner and the rest of the cast, as well as Miss Mixer and the people behind the scenes. Gretchen Buckelmueller was chosen Entree editor-in-chief, and Betty Burdick was Milestone editor. With graduation almost here, we realize that our Treasure Island has almost been attained, but after leaving Plainfield High behind us, let us strive for even a more perfect Treasure Island in the years to come. Laughing off the calories—

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Here we conve! “ © Mi. Keeping Treasure Island's scrap book Looking into the treasure chest containing souvenirs of our years at Plainfield High, we find an El Dorado of memories which will re- main with us though we may travel to and through other Treasure Islands. We shall never forget our entrance into P.H.S. on Freshman Day. We were a crew of typically bewildered freshmen. After choos- ing Bob Kelly as our president, with the help of Jerry O'Sullivan, Ilene Gartenberg, and Loretta Spiegel as our officers, we adjusted to high school life and attended our Freshman Party, which was a great success, both financially and socially. Soon our sophomore year came, and we were no longer “foolish frosh.” We realized that our years in high school were going quickly and would be over all too soon. We chose Brent Mauro for president, to be aided by Jerry O'Sullivan, Virginia Predmore, and Ilene Garten- berg, and we organized a square dance that was enjoyed by all. We competed in the annual Halloween Talent Show and won second lace. : During the summer we basked in the realization that we were juniors, and we began to feel the pressure of upperclass responsibili- ties. Jerry O'Sullivan led us in our next year, with Howard Runyon, Judy Schwartz, and Natalie Robins. As the annual junior fund-raising event, we sold pompons and pennants. Our two representatives to Boys’ State were Steve Becker and Bill Swaney. eee = a LLL eee a eee ee a OE EL LO eee

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Priscilla Lee Anderson Sid, who enjoys the ex- pression, “Oh darn!” and the pastimes of driving and being with R. C,, dislikes people who like too much attention. Base- ball and basketball were tops on her activity list while in P.H.S. To become a registered nurse is her main ambition. John Ayres Armstrong John, who hopes to become a retired millionaire at nineteen, enjoys using the expression, “You better believe it.” When John isn’t busy with cross- country and Swimming Club, he can be found wearing tracks from Gruning’s to Opdyke’s. Broken lockers seem to irk this busy senior, [18] William Nevius Apgar Bill, who is annoyed by traf- fic, hopes to get a new convert- ible. Being with Lynn and playing golf are his favorite pastimes. In P.H.S. he has par- ticipated in the Hunting and Fishing Club, Stephen George Babin Steve, who is often heard say- ing, “What time does the bell ring?” dislikes eighth gym. Making money to spend on his radio equipment rates high with this senior. To go to college is his main ambition. Elinore T. Ackerman Butch enjoys “Duffy” and food. “Well, lookie here,” is her favorite expression. To get out of school is her main am- bition in life. Martha Ginger Bailey Motts, who dislikes sixth lunch and grouchy people, en- joys playing the violin. To become a laboratory technician is this senior’s main ambition. She often can be heard saying, “It was mine; it was yours.” Motts has participated in Typ- ing Club, Nursing Club, or- chestra, and Milestone while in P.H.S. Phyllis Elaine Acker Phyl, whose favorite expres- sion is, ‘““Here we go again,” has been kept busy with band and Nursing Club, as well as being treasurer of her senior home- room. This busy gal, who hopes someday to bring Michigan and Plainfield closer together, is de- termined to become a good nurse. Alfred Russell Banks To become a physical educa- tion teacher is the ambition of this senior. His favorite ex- pression is ‘Say hey,” and he enjoys listening to Stan Kenton. Projection Club, Male and Mixed Choruses, Air Raid Squad, bas- ketball, football and track have kept Alfred busy during his years in P.H.S. ;