Arts High School - Vignette Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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quently JOSEPH BORG — 290 Fourteenth Avenue — Iggy, who is usually found walking in the halls of Arts, plans to attend Newark College of Engineering. This future engineer is fre-in the company of Winn Salkins, Ben D'Alessio, and Tom Rizzo. He has an appreciation for jazz, Italian cooking, and basketball. His spare time is devoted to doing homework and reading modern novels. Although Mr. Tobia is his favorite teacher, Iggy dreads the thought of having to march in the Band when the occasion calls for it. This well liked and respected student has every reason to be optimistic about his future. RAYMOND BRISTOL - 1925 McCarter Highway — Ray is an ambitious person who wants to succeed in life. His favorites include dancing, jazz, football, basketball, and New York continental clothing. Although he enjoys history, his favorite teacher is Mr. Pesile. Ben Johnson and Steven Fields are his closest friends. Ray has won Varsity letters for his Track Team participation. He has also been the Second Place Essex County Vocational Champion. Ray hopes to continue his education at New York University or Manhattan School of Music. □ JOYCE BRYANT - 77 South Eleventh Street - Joycie is a quiet, conscientious person whose main ambition is to become a missionary. Phyllis White, Bertha Perry, Diana White, and Faye Drayton will vouch for her easy going, casual attitude. Joyce likes dancing, jazz, basketball, art, and Miss David. She is also interested in the work of Rembrandt, Herbie Mann, Steinbeck, and Cronin. She is kept very busy at school with her activities in Girls' Glee Club, the Library Guild, the Vignette staff, and the Senior Class Council. Outside of school, she is a Bible student at her church. Joyce will always remember the faculty at Arts and their sense of humor. THOMAS CALOIA - 96 Columbia Avenue - Butch is a happy-go-lucky type of fellow. ■CJ His close friends Bob Slonim, Rich Minetti, and Gary Zenga always Find him cheerful and ready for fun. He is an ardent music lover and has special admiration for Stan Getz and Paul Desmond. Butch's favorite teachers are Mr. Pesile and Mr. Tobia. His extracurricular activities include the Opera Orchestra, and the Dance Band. His future plans include attending Juilliard School of Music or Glassboro State College to further his musical education. rpv DENIS CAPESE — 190 Garside Street — Denis is a man of few words. He can usually be found in the Bright Spot or with his close friends Joe Katsock and Joe Cioffi. Den likes to listen to rock 'n' roll, eat all kinds of food, wear sports clothes, and read the works of Edgar Allen Poe. Although his favorite subject is English, his favorite teacher is Mr. Yablick; he also has a great admiration for President Kennedy. While at Arts, he has enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in the building. After graduation, he plans to further his education at a college or professional school, and later on he expects to enlist in the United States Navy. m ■ PAULETTE CASALESE - 475 North Thirteenth f Street — Paulette can be serious at times, but 5 e likes to have fun and enjoys people. Her closest friends include Sal Ditto, Joanne Di Giuseppe, and Vinnie Ceglia. She is fond of pop music, macaroni, art, bowling, and swimming. Her spare time is spent with Anthony. While at Arts she has participated in the Typing Club, the Fashion Illustration Club, and has been a member of the Vignette staff. Her art ability has won her an award in a poster contest. Paulette's ambition is to become a fashion illustrator. |-----1 MURIEL BROWN - 94 Eleventh Avenue - Muriel is a happy-go-lucky, yet sincere person. | | She hopes to attend Douglass College, although her plans are not yet definite. Listed among her close friends are Carlene Warren, Laraine Parmes and Pat Winckler. In her spare time she enjoys reading or talking on the phone. Her favorites include jazz, potato chips, history and English, football and sports clothes. She could easily do without self-righteous people. She has participated in the Girls' Glee Club, the Band, the Red Cross, the Literary Club, the Student Council, and the Library Guild activities. Outside of school she has been active in the Y and in the Developing Association at her church. LANCE CASPER - 6 South Magnolia Lane - Lance is an easy going, likeable fellow, usually found with Tony Splendora and Arlindo De Oliveira. Music and art are his favorite topics of conversation. He loves Duane Eddy, Chet Atkins, the Ventures, and almost all rock and roll music. Because of his interest in art, he has joined the Craftsmen's Guild which enables him to utilize his artistic talents. He has been a member of the Junior Varsity Baseball Team and Swimming Team and he is also a member of the Varsity Club. His leisure hours are spent fishing or hunting, but sometimes girls side-track him. Lance's future plans include attending college, though he is undecided about a career. 20

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BALDESARIO ABRUZZO - 207 Second Street - »4 Benny, a true sportsman, has received three Varsity letters for his work on the Baseball Team and has been a member of the Varsity Club. He enjoys listening to jazz and being with his close friends Richard De Roxtra, Dennis De Palma, and Eugene Sweeney. His favorite teachers are Mr. Voller, Mr. Lang, Mr. Gommoll, and Mr. Giordano. Benny also likes history, sport clothes, and ravioli. He has enjoyed just about everything at Arts except the fact that there are no showers after gym! Benny plans to join the Marines or attend college after graduation. WILLIAM BERNSTEIN - 1126 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth — Bill, whose friends include Tony Splendora, Mike Cuozzo, and Annemarie Krey-big, has a many faceted personality. His sense of humor and genuine interest in others endear him to all who know him. His interests include reading, sports car racing, membership in the Craftsmen's Guild, the Literary Club, the Visual Aids group, and a Youth Good Neighbor League. He enjoys English, jazz, and folk music (he plays a great guitar). Although undecided about any specific career, he hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin. CAROLYN ALLEN — 506 Avon Avenue — Y Carolyn is a shy, studious girl who plans to become a medical doctor. Her close friends include Laraine Parmes and Ethel Du Hart. She can usually be heard saying, Oh! For Days! She likes jazz, bowling, and English. Mr. Voller is her favorite teacher. She especially admires the work of Rembrandt, and James Baldwin tops her list of authors. Carolyn has enjoyed everything about Arts except detention. Outside of school, Carolyn is an active member of the activities at the Montclair Y. After graduation she will attend Hampton Institute. SIDNEY BERZON - 309 Clifton Avenue - Sidney, who is sometimes quiet and at other times bubbling over with enthusiasm, plans to be an elementary teacher. While at Arts, she has belonged to the Band and the Orchestra, participating in most of the concerts and operas, and has been elected to membership in the National Honor Society. Sid's interests range from reading Pearl Buck's novels and piano playing to Young Judea Youth Group programs. She is usually with Kenny Thomas, but also finds time for the congenial companionship of Maxine Lipson and Liz Chraminska. DOUGLAS ANDERSON - 130 South Ninth Y • | Street — Doug, who describes himself as different, is happy being himself. His major interests include listening to records, drawing, and singing in the Glover Choralaires. Doug's favorites are roast beef, all types of music, basketball, continental clothing, Mrs. Stiller, Mr. Landsman, and his aunt, Helyn Bell. Art is his favorite subject. Since Doug has won Art awards and is a member of the Fashion Club, it is not surprising that his ambition is to become a fashion illustrator. Doug plans to enlist in the Air Force or in the Navy before embarking on his career in the art field. pM BARBARA BEDNAR - 97 Warwick Street - Y , Bobbie is a happy individualist whose chief °'m 'n I'fe 's fo be successful. Her close friends are Jean Kovoe, Al Correale, Diane Cuidera, Mike Hatoff, and Margo Lancin. She enjoys ice skating, jazz, art and history, cherry pie, odd clothing and swimming. Her pet peeve is conceited people and she most admires dependable people. She has not only been active in the Spanish Club and the Student Council, but has also been on the Cheering Squad and the Vignette staff. In the fields of art, music, and literature, she favors Picasso. Dave Brubeck, and Shakespeare. Outside of school she participates in the Y programs, a gymnastic organization, and the Youth League at her church. WILLIAM BLANDA - 67 Reid Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey — Bill is a level-headed young man who enjoys reading science fiction in a worm, casual atmosphere. Although he lives in Passaic, he does hove two close friends from school. Bill Eisenman and Dave Soden. He is an avid sports fan and a most enthusiastic rock 'n' roll supporter. In his spare time. Bill particularly likes laboratory work or anything that has to do with photography or chemistry. His interest in these subjects is the basis for his choice of a career in the science field. ROBERT BELLA — 342 Orange Street — Bob is a shy, quiet boy, unnoticed by many of his classmates. Bob Votto and Bill Russo are his closest friends. For relaxation. Bob enjoys playing football, fishing, hunting, and resting. After the regular school session is over. Bob attends night classes in drafting. Upon graduating from Arts, he plans to use his knowledge of drafting to help him secure employment. In the near future. Bob hopes to attend Indiano State University where he'll major in history and education. Mr. Morris, his favorite teacher, inspired that ambition. 19

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LANCE CASPER JOSEPH BORG MURIEL BROWN DENIS CAPESE PAULETTE CASALESE JOYCE BRYANT