Boonton High School - Echoes Yearbook (Boonton, NJ)

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Kathleen Guiton If you will only pardon our stealing the line When Irish Eyes are Smiling They Steal Your Heart Away , you’ll agree that it is the only possible aesoriptiori of this cheery Irish lass. Synonymous with her smiling Irish eyes is her great popularity When she at last leaves for good, more than one person will miss her cheery laugh and bright smile and, to her dose friends, the plaoe will seem just a bit dreary Glee Club 1,2; Freshman Minstrel; Stamp Club Girls’ Sports 1,2; Service Club 3; Committee Work 3,4. If you have ever seen Mary in a pensive mood, you have seen one of the wonders of the world. Especially fond of dancing, as well as any form of fun, Mary is the original gloom dispeller But, under all this gayety: we find a conscientious worker and student Freshman Minstrel; Committee Work 2 Ruth has not spent all four years at Boonton, but since she joined us she has displayed a never failing ability to appreciate a joke. She is very kind and is always ready to assist in any way possible. Her rriendly disposition and sense of humor have made her a desirable member of our class. Mary Hall George Harbeson uad uiasa. Yearbook Staff; Latin Club. teristifis Ruth Hendersha.y

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3 3 .1 1 J 1 J 1 Heromin Gonski Heromin is one of the favorites in upper J ontville society He is short ana acpiv ever ready to follow up an argument. His humor runs rather to practical .jokes than otherwise Any political question that is brought up instantly gains his full attention and interest Aviation Club; French Club. Gerald Goodwin Although he is always meticulously dressed, Jerry gives an impression of perfect ease and freedom His aristocratic mien, whether assumed or natural, disdains an inane observation or joke In doubt cr blame Jerry does not hesitate to take his full share ana more Intramural Sports 2,4; Service Club 4. Ruth Griffith Ruthie'B quietness and sincerity have won the respect and admiration of her teachers and ner classmates. Ylhen she is fiven a piece of work to do you can be sure hat its completion will be thorough and satisfactory. In years to come we expect to hear her voice from coast to coast, for she is our class nightingale ? re shin an Minstrel: Committee Work 1,2 Gle-Club 1: Service Club 3,4; Club York; national ho'.or Society. Joseph Grimes Except to certain librarians and his intimate friends, Joe appears to be a quiet unassuming Senior. The truth is, however, that his studied calmness is a cloak for his ready wit and mischief— making genius. Joe has been a real help to tr.e class by revealing many of MiBS Price’s trade secrets he has rendered the school a service by making the third period librarians more wide-awake and strict. Aviation Club 2

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41 Victor Hillery In every olass, there are certain persons who lead in almost all activities From his very first year in high school Victor has been such a person In whatever activity he has participated, he has carried with him a whole-hearted interest in the business at hand A most outstanding debater, a competent Wampu6 editor, and a soholar of unusual ability, Victor will long remain in the memories of his classmates Debate 1, 2,3,4: Committee Work 2,3; Stamp Club; Service Club 4; National Honor Society; Class Orator: Editor-in-Chief Wampus; Latin Club; Economics Club, Helen Hohenshilt A burst of laughter accompanied by a mass of blonde nair characterizes Helen. She began her oareer by tapping on roller skates in the Freshman Minstrel and has been a cheerleader and inspiration of the teams for four years Helen is as good a player as she is a spectator and has an athletio record worthy of admiration Girls1 Chorus 1,2; Cheerleader 1,2.3,4; Girls' Sports 1,2,3,4; Freshman Minstrel; Junior Play Cast; Senior Usher; Library Staff. Gerald Hopkins Gerald's athletic ability in track work is known throughout the school. Although quiet and slightly bashful, he is always ready to work and is entirely dependable His favorite pastime, from what we see of him, is reading books. Boys' Chorus: Club Work: Junior Usher: Freshman Minstrel; Committee Work 2,3; Traox 1,2,3. Esther Howell An animated giggle, a goodly dash of freokles, and merry blue eyes are all a part of Esther. She is ever ready to help and serve those that need her service and is one of the best committee workers we have Her good common sense and sense of humor endear her to all her friends. Her talkativeness so often gets her into trouble that she is best described as the Human Chatterbox. Committee Work 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2; Usher 3: Library Staff 3: Wampus Staff: Yearbook Staff; Science Club; Library Staff 3; National Honor Sooiety 4