Barringer High School - Athenaeum Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Jjivel) $4its Qlew INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: Armando Garafoio and Margaret Manzic. SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS: Ed Curran tries hit skilled hand at making a vate. while Tina Conforti putt the finishing touches on a butt. $) ) 'intensions to Jjivinq The Arts Are A Vital Part in the Curriculum The editors of the 1962 edition of the Athenaeum have selected as the theme of the yearbook, the Lively Arts. The arts embellish our lives with beauty and develop within us greater understanding of life. In so doing, the arts add new dimensions to our lives. The truer meaning of life is more easily perceived through the arts. Man's soul cries out for expression. and the arts are the most effective instruments to communicate man’s most revealing and inspired thoughts. New insights are unveiled for our consideration. The mind hungers for truth and guidance. Talented and perceptive artists illuminate our minds and show us the new directions that mankind should consider. The arts have the capacity to remind us of our noblest purposes and the innate dignity and significance of life. Nature in all its glory and wonder vividly portrayed by word and by brush. When life is bitter and disappointments unbearable, the arts lift our spirits and contribute to our resiliency. In making us aware of the essential values of life, the arts are a civilizing influence. It is interesting to observe that all world civilizations are evaluated and measured by their artistic achievements. For these reasons, we sincerely believe that the lively arts are worthy of our study and respect. Emily Rugg ro develop a sonnet to be submitted to the literary magazine. The Acropolii. for publication.

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MOOERN DANCE: Barbara Punzo executes a pirouette during a rehearsal. ACTORS: Jean Lanno. Dennis Malai Rizzolo. rehearse a dramatic scene O'Neill’s classic. Anna Christie. VOCAL MUSIC: From the musical production of My Fair Lady. Olga Morvaf sings the delightful number. Wouldn't It Be Loverly? FOLK SINGING: Bobby Ditco sings the appealing and moving English folk song. Green Sleeves. ART: Carlme Evelyn paints a portrait of Rodney Bottone in her studio art class.

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Qtit. Qtttavm S i jmi z edica iisn The deed is everything, the glory, naught.” With enthusiastic acclaim, the Class of January 1962. is proud to dedicate this Yearbook to Mr. Marvin Shlofmitz, who has whipped and cajoled so many Yearbooks from precarious infancy to dignified debut. Keeping a journalistic secret from our alert adviser involved duplicity for which, we hope, we are now forgiven. By all who come within the circle of his influence Mr. Shlofmitz is respected for his integrity and patient understanding. His witty sense of humor and practical outlook are successful aids in his efforts to guide his students toward the goals of scholarship, service, and spiritual values. He realizes, also, the teacher's responsibility to the community and cheerfully contributes much time and labor to Barringer’s P.T.S.A. We. the Graduating Class of January 1962. are grateful for the opportunity to say. Thank you. Mr. Shlofmitz. 6