Belleville High School - Monad Yearbook (Belleville, NJ)

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Rose Christiane 3 Wallace Street General Course She is better known as Spar-- kles because of those spark- ling brown eyes . . . everyone has a weakness and hers hap- pens to be soldiers. . . she also has an ambition to be a dietitian. . .iust a word of warning . . . hang on to your stamps when she's around be- cause she is an ardent col- lector. l - rr'--sr Ralph C. Cicci 32 Belmont Avenue Commercial Course Ralph's homework is always dotted with sketches . . . after he graduates, he hopes to go to Arts High . . . needless to say, he wants to be an artist -a really good one . . .be- sides art is interested in Latin- American dancing and girls with very red hair. Wilbur C. Cipperly 178 Joralemon Street College Course Drummer Boy beat it out . .. and that he does in all the or- chestras that are fortunate to have him. . .the Caldmont Club, Hal Breeze, and the Bandettes are a few of them ...friendly, a good sport. and a regular fellow . . . hopes to become a drummer in a name band which won't be hard for Cip, judging from the excel- lent playing he does now. Nick James Cocco 8 North Eighth Street General Course Nick's second name is Jive ...of course he's a jitterbug, too . . .could eat spaghetti and meat balls morning, noon, and night . . . insists that he hasn't missed a football game for three years . . . is bound for Tennessee University and hopes to become a physical educa- tion teacher. James Coffey' l3l Washington Avenue Commercial Course Jim is another wiz in sev- enth period history . . . knows all the answers , . . likes to play all sports. . . is an all-around athlete , . . doesn't care much for school but does for Lana Turner . . . the sky's the limit with Jim as a pilot for that is what he's off to be , . , quiet but nice and well liked. Anita Constantine 391 Cortlandt Street Commercial Course Everyone calls her Nita... known for making and design- ing her own clothes . . . likes to meet people and go to dif- ferent places and eat . . . re- grets that she has a quick temper, but we think it only makes her more interesting ...a member of the Secreta- rial Club . . . ambition is to be well liked. Doris I. Copestake 283 Holmes Street Commercial Course A peppy, attractive, whirl-of- al-girl, that's Doris . . .her ac- tivities are many and her per- sonality iust tops. . .give her a horse, bowling ball or a pair of skates and she's content , . . she belonged to the Riding Club for two years and the Bowling Club for one year. James Coppola 62 Smith Street General Course Like all fellows an admirer of sports.. .but they are not his chief interest at present ...he is daily day-dreaming of entering either the Army or Navy . . . can't quite make up his mind . . . plans to make his dreams come true upon graduating. James J. Corsi 49 Belmont Avenue Commercial Course This ls No Laughing Mat- ter but Jim makes it so by his witty remarks.. . but, of course, his favorite actress is Lana Turner . . . favorite type ot literature is funny books . .. ardent swing fan . . . says pool and football hold his interest too. . . undecided about his fu- ture but thinks he will be a business man.

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Joseph Burke l27 Stephens Street Commercial Course Whatcha' know, Joe . . . your answer should be a great deal . . . enlightened seventh period history class with his numer- cus answers . . . plays basketball and rolled up the score for his homeroom team. .hails from St. Peter's . . .enjoys all sports and is a good one himself... expects to delve into the ever- popular clerical field. Kathryn Bush I5 Belmohr Street Commercial Course Kay's four years in high school have passed in a whirl . . . has a good time no matter what she does. . . liked history and the teacher . . .never at a loss for words . . . and we mustn't forget her uncontrollable gig- gle . . . says she'll be glad when graduation day arrives . . . friendly and blonde . . . seen at all the dances. Julia E. Byrnes 159 De Witt Avenue Commercial Course Do l Worry . . . Julie's theme because she never worries about anything and always Comes out on top.. .likes all swing bands especially Benny Goodman . . . collects records ...plays basketball and bowls ...with her grand personality and friendly smile that show off her dimples, we know she will have a bright future. Angelo Cafone 9 King Street General Course Generally known as Ferina . . .an enthusiastic member of the Golf Club . . . interested in baseball, too. . .swims in the summer and ice skates in the winter . . . printing and biology are among .his favorite classes . . . dark-haired and pleasant ...is sure to be successful. Mary Elizabeth Carney l67 Cedar Hill Avenue Commercial Course Quiet, conservative and deter- mined . . . her future is still a blur but with her determina- tion, she'll succeed . . . is not the best, but not the worst as a swimmer . . . skates and bowls . ..enjoys all, she says ...just give her her boots and saddle and she's in her glory. ..was a loyal member of the Riding Club for three years, ..l if Jeanne Carragher llO Dow Street Commercial Course Jeanne is a quiet, blonde- haired young miss about five feet tall . . .enjoys roller skat- ing a great deal ,. .does this lassie dance...l should say so . ..you just supply the mu- sic and she'll do the rest... jovial and friendly, that's Jeanne . . . she's a very quiet girl but as the saying goes. Don't judge a book by its cover. , Edward Carrigan 545 Washington Avenue General Course Edward was one of the boys who helped establish the Ban- dettes . . . played the trumpet ...a true admirer of swing music . . . boxing and horseback riding fill much of his spare time. . . liked gym classes and English . . . intends to loin the Marines after June . . .or per- haps work. Doris Cassaday l4 Fairview Place Commercial Course Hep to The Jive , Doris... foolish question to ask that dark-haired, little stepper whose cute voice surprisingly snaps you right out of your seat...works frantically at bowling when she isn't dream- ing of a new dance step or dreaming of blonds and blue convertibles. . .member of the Monad typing staff. Angelo Christiana 93 Heckel Street Commercial Course You'll Never Know what you have missed by not know- ing Angelo. . .history is on his black list but not so with Ve- ronica Lake . . .will attend Bloomfield T and V. . .wants to be a sports announcer... now you know he's a sports enthusiast . . . welcomes any- thing that will keep him busy ...shouldn't be hard since he likes everything.

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Wai Shirley M. Cunningham I6 Howard Place General Course Newcomer to this school. good-natured and a welcome addition . . . was a twirler in West Side's band from whence she came , . .their loss but our gain . . , attends basketball and football games . . . oh, yes, mustn't forget baseball which holds the center of Shirley's attention . . .hopes to excel in comptometry. Ruth Anne Dacey 72 De Witt Avenue Commercial Course Saucy Little Redhead charming . . . pretty . . . sums up one grand girl . . .prominent at school affairs, dances and bas- ketball games fun but knows when to be serious... likes to eat and isn't afraid to admit it school was never her pet diversion but good times are nearer it... hopes to take-off some day as air hostess. Marie J. D'Agostino 8 Hilton Street Commercial Course Marie is the girl with the long, dark, curly hair . . . everyone loves it . . . enjoys basketball and skating odd though that nothing is better than dancing . . . radio programs take up much of her spare time.. . liked History l best . . . work is her goal after grad- uation. Jean Marie Dailey IB8 Division Avenue College Course Jeanie with the Light-Brown Hair . . .so friendly and viva- cious . . . one iust likes her... not idle for a minute...a member of the swimming team at the Newark Athletic Club ...active in class activities . . .not to be forgotten as our treasurer in iunior year . . . fu- ture plans include N. J. C .... with that ready smile how can she fail. Angela D'Alessio 4 Myrtle Avenue General Course A quiet girl full of charm... Angela came to B. H. S, from School Number Five ...has marvelous taste in clothes as you have undoubtedly noticed and is a perfect dance part- ner . . .was a member of the Junior Red Cross this year . .. intends to further her educa- tion at Newark State Teachers' College. '24 James De Bonis 544 Union Avenue General Course Tall, dark, and handsome... that's Jimmy. . . is an easy- going gentleman full of the old nick . . . this chap's favor- ite sport is basketball . . . been a member of the Printing Club for several years . . . one of the very talkative representatives on the Senior Senate. . .a fre- quent visitor at hockey games. Jean Del Guercio 48 Franklin Street Commercial Course Sweet ls the Word for You, Jean . . . little but never Iet's herself be unseen or unheard ...can keep a gathering mer- ry by her witticisms . . . head- ed for Berkeley Business School . . . likes to glide o'er the floor on skates . . . pastime is dancing and has many op- portunities to trip the light fantastic can't say we blame you, boys. Angelina De Nicola 603 Main Street Commercial Course Jeanne Ruth De Nike 345 Union Avenue College Course The teacher's dream-wa girl who likes school and studies ...but in her spare time, An- gie likes to make model aero- planes or knit...is also an ice skating fan . . .after grad- uation she would like to be- come a telephone operator or an aviatrix...one of the most pleasant girls in high school. Here's a dark-eyed miss with a great liking for lemon me- ringue pies . . .has been a mem- ber of the Latin and Riding Clubs for two years . . . spends all her spare time practicing the accordion . . . a hidden ta- lent which she seldom reveals in school . . . short and sweet and everybody's friend wants to go to Newark State Teachers' College.