South Side High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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ETHEL WILLIAMS Gaiety and friendliness are two of Ethel's greatest attributes. Ethel's charming personality has won many friends for her, but aside from these traits she has been well able to keep up her studies. Good luck to you, Ethel. LOIS WILSON Good character and good service are some of the highlights of Lois's years at South Side. A graduate in three and a half years, she is sure to be more than a success in the future. JULIA WOOD Sugar and spice and everything nice-that's Julial Beneath her pretty face and shining eyes lies a keen mind whose decisions we have learned to respect. We can predict nothing but success and happiness for her. ROGER YANCEY Roger, a boy of great curiosity, is interested mainly in art. During weeks before programs, his posters can be seen throughout the hall. His other interest is basketball and when outside school that is his main sport. ARLENE YONOWITZ If you ever feel down in the dumps and feel the need of a laugh, just look for friendly, witty Arlene. Most likely you will find her in the midst of a group of happy, carefree teen-agers. GERALDINE YOUNG Gerry may be an extremely quiet person, but she possesses great poise and gracefulness. She is a conscientious student whose studies occupy most of her time, so we are sure she will have no trouble in climbing the ladder of success. 14

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MARY TRUPPO M for merry, A for attractive, R for reliable, Y for youthful - that not only spells Mary but also describes her. But there are no words in the dictionary to justifiably portray her, so we must say sincerely and profoundly, She's really swell I COLSTON WASHINGTON Although he is little in appearance, Colston rates highly with all of us. He is an all-around good fellow with an amiable disposition and a fun-loving nature. We are sure he will be a success. MARY ULTCH Though no one is perfect, Mary seems to come very close to being the exception. A rare combination of a good pupil, real friend, and willing student, she has found, by her charming manner, the key to our hearts. SHELDON WALLERSTEIN Shelly has made his mark in school because of his sparkling personality. His wit, which has enlivened many a dull class, plus a fun-loving nature tend to make him one of the most colorful members of our class. LORRAINE WEISS As good-natured and understanding as she is, red-headed Lorry is one who just seems to attract friends. This, combined with her unusual capacity for hard work, can bring her nothing but the very best in life. HUGO WAHLSTROM Everyone thinks of Hugo as the Johnny Lujack of South Side. He is well liked by everyone because of his charming manner and winning smile. With these traits we are certain that he will continue making friends throughout his whole life. ANGELA WHEELER As suggested by her name, Angela has been the angel'' of our class. With her magic touch, a job would be well done or a good time would be had, for she has proven as dependable as those celestial beings. 22

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DORIS BLAKE Though she seems lo be reserved, Doris' friends have found her !o be well-mannered, gracious, cooperative. and amiable. Her studious nature combined with all her other traits make us feel confident that she will reach all her goals. LARRY SCHECHTER Larry, a boy of great humor and character plus a friendly and sociable manner which has brought him many a friendship among fellow seniors and other schoolmates, is very dependable and also very cooperative.