Belleville High School - Monad Yearbook (Belleville, NJ)

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K E 5- U A! 1i:'rcN'rioN n il X- f' U- 5 . 1 1 . ya . . r , -,in -l . ' X s i ' , . .t , . . . I 1 1 1 , X ' A i ' 1 'Q V K i' 1 J J' i it ll P K ! L 'IL I , ,ig .f kv, .gf V If :iii wil I i ,Atl ' I. Q in if K .UI N xi ,Ki fi. lax Q. I, S. .k mi.. hi. gl l . S ' 'I' i X ' tl ll l , 6 I ll, i All 0 ,ff Il , X ly lg I it 1 f Il l Mary Ahern S09 Washington Avenue General Course When you hear the lilt of Irish laughter, sure it's Mary . . her golden voice has made her an outstanding member of our senior class . . . she is presi- dent of the music clubs . . . has been an ardent member of the Glee Club for four years . . . pert, pretty, and pleasant . . . as a nurse Mary will light up any sick room. Lucy Alden 58 Prospect Street Commercial Course A number one iitterbug who would rather dance than eat lall except ginger breadl . . . a banker for two years, mem- ber of the Bowling and Riding Clubs . . . one of our attrac- tive color guards in the assem- bly . . . abhors conceited boys but likes the other kind . . . Lu wants to go down Hawaii way . . . frank yet friendly. 4 Lillie Albert 475 Washington Avenue College Course Gay, lively, and irresistible are the best words to describe this lovable girl . . . Lollie came to B. H. S. in her second year... joined the International Artists' Society, the Latin, French, and Bowling Clubs . . . was a mem- ber of the senate for two years . . . she is an accomplished violinist . . . is bound for N, Y. U. after graduation. Virginia May Ackerman l4l Linden Avenue Commercial Course Ginny with the auburn hair. .. a parcel of pep . . . in Home Eckers, Science and Secretarial Clubs . . . wants to be a really good secretary . . . loves to read mystery stories . . . likes to sew and draw . . . on the Junior Prom and Senior Play Committees . . . cheers herself hoarse at almost all the bas- ketball and football games. Adrienne Elnor Adler 6l Forest Street General Course Adrienne is very different from most of us because she is fond of fishing . . . hopes to engage herself in occupational therapy . . . she intensely dislikes nag- ging people, household duties and homework . . . was a past member of the Glee Club, Band and Orchestra . . . also joined Latin, Bowling and Hiking Clubs. iiamn we -in 0,11 LAN 1 Ruth Allen ' Samuel L. Alvino Samuel T. Alvino 567 Washington Avenue Commercial Course Meow! . . . no, Ruth isn't catty, but that gives you a hint that she doesn't like catty girls and, you might remember, she dislikes blondes . . . her hob- bies are dancing, football and ice skating . . . is uncertain about the future, but we hope that she succeeds in whatever she does. 288 North Belmont Avenue Commercial Course Sam came to Belleville High from Number Four . . . his fa- vorite sports are football and baseball . . . in his spare time he likes to tinker with radio . . . he is very interested in the study of sciences . . . after graduation he hopes to get a skilled office position. 59 Smallwood Avenue College Course Sam came to Belleville from Barringer High in Newark . . . he held an important role in the senior play . . . in his iunior year he was a class senator... he plans to be an actuary . . . he served on the Junior Prom Ccmmittee . . . may continue his education at Michigan . . . one of his hobbies is dancing . . . specialized in mathema- tics.

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of novel Belleville Boosters After weeks of anticipation and careful preparation, we went south of the border with a Mexican motif for our Junior Prom. Beauty, rhythm, and excitement prevailed over this fiesta, thus making it the most memorable occasion in our three years. With the exception of those of us who were requested to make a return engagement, our third year contract expired, and we decided to renew it for one more year. The greatest show on earth! This was definitely an all-professional per- formance on our part. Members of our troupe were seen sporting attractive blue and gold megaphone pins, the sale of which enlarged our capital. On bright Saturday afternoons in early fall, hundreds of excited spec- tators at our pigskin parade thrilled to the martial notes of our band wagon playing the smash hit Blitzkrieg, to the tune of McMamara's Band. Lyrics for this achievement were brilliantly composed by our own song writers, Ross and Hannon. Even our original football programs excelled those of any other year. Safely through the football season, we now turned our attentions to the annual sale of Christmas cards. Our sales kept the postman busily en- gaged during the Yuletide rush. l-2-3 Kick! l-2-3 Kick! In January the rhythm of the current dance sensation, La Conga, invaded B. H. S. One was sure to see some students l-2.-3 Kick ing through the halls. Then came the momentous announcement of tryouts for the Senior Play! After exacting eliminations the cast was selected. Spring Dance proved to be the most outstanding presentation of the year. Although we were all dismayed to hear of our leading lady's untimely illness, Tina was adequately replaced by Claire Drexler. Our most anticipated dance of the year was the Mid-Winter Frolic, with the coronation of Howard and Gwen as King and Queen of B. H. S. This was truly a gala event, providing fun and entertainment for all. Wanna buy a Monad? We all remember these oh-so familiar words which were reechoing through the halls as our Publicity Department ener- getically endeavored to sell their quota. During this time we were feverishly hoarding our savings for the Wash- ington trip. And in April those who went spent a thoroughly enjoyable three days there. On the day after the dinner dance sponsored by the management, came the long-awaited day of the trip to Rye Beach. Happy throngs of our troupe, so soon to part, made this a real red-letter day. After hours of fun, tired but contented we once more returned to the boat for a starlitl sail down the Hudson. As the curtain closes on the Grand Finale at graduation, we leave the Big Tent with sad hearts and happy me achievement to the inspiration and helpful encouragement offered by our most efficient faculty. mories. We owe our success and

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Elizabeth Apgar 23 Mt. Prospect Avenue Commercial Course Betty wants to specialize in operating office machines . . . she was in the Glee Club dur- ing her first year of high school, on the Junior Prom Committee, and also a member of the Secretarial Club . . . she enjoys playing basketball and roller skating, and she likes to iitterbug with the rest of the Wigvggfygftfs ci Mugler-?'Hf if , f'zM-afyizf I ' QQ 'X W U fr C X ace if 2- lg William H. Austin 426 Cortlandt Street Commercial Course Red Austin made quite a name for himself on the Belle- ville High School basketball team . . . besides basketball, he collects stamps and listens to the radio . . . you'd never guess it, but Red is inter- ested in being a dentist . . . he intends to go to Blair Acad- cmy but does not know yet to crowd. ao, I i W ' what gollege he's going. . r ,. . o . 'x . ' 1. I , l , . r I g,' ., fig, 4 f . ,. ' I ly, S ' f 'l v, .f ,ly f I ' i :ge r Begg Dorothy Esther Banta 47 Campbell Avenue College Course Dot has many enviable quali- ties . . . she's studious, pro- gressive yet full of fun . . . likes dancing, and sweet swing . . . intensely dislikes people who insist upon cracking gum . . . plans to make her way in the field of teaching . . . took part in the senior play . . . also excels in parling en fran- cais. Gertrude Catherine Barnett 63l Mill Street Commercial Course Known as Trudy to her friends . . . is exceptionally agreeable and is the possessor of an in- fectious grin . . . likes to listen to a good orchestra . . . is partial to winter sports and loves to play badminton . . . has been an active participant in the Secretarial Club . . . she would like to work on a news- paper. 1 Natalie Virginia Baker 543 Washington Avenue Commercial Course Oh-h-! What time is it? . . . you've guessed it . . . Nan lnates to get up in the morn- in , but worse than that, she tes conceited people . . . ould like to be a model and looks like a good subject . . . belongs to Secretarial and Nu- cleus Science Clubs . . . she's forever saying, Hotcha! and likes ice skating. Dorothy M. Barrett 307 Greylock Parkway General Course Dot collects bowling pins . . . membership in the club has stimulated her interest . . . a plunge in a pool at least once a week is her favorite pastime . . . belonged to the Riding Club for two years . . . keeps all her letters tied up in the traditional blue ribbon . . . aiming to be a receptionist in a big office. Dorothy Banks 32 Belmohr Street General Course Dot is the typical outdoor girl . . . likes to play baseball . . . can't tolerate people who brag . . . enjoys traveling which is evident in the number of places she has visited . . . plays the piano very well and would like to become a professional ac- companist . . . her next best ambition is to work on a news- paper. Mildred Bashford 297 Stephens Street General Course l-lere's a girl who has a dif- ferent hobby . . . writes let- ters to people in foreign coun- tries or tar-off states . . . hopes to meet them some day . . . Millie belonged to Home Eckers Club . . . wants to be a dietitian or social service worker . . . enioys reading tic- tion . . . likes all sports, espe- cially swimming and ice skat- ing.