Bridgeton High School - Baconian Yearbook (Bridgeton, NJ)

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id . . -.,. ...J I- l K, A: A TRIBUTE TO MISS ESTHER BACON The origin of many of the school activities which mean so much to Bridgeton High School may be traced to the inspiration and guidance of Miss Esther Bacon. In 1919, Miss Bacon came to the Bridgeton High School as a classroom teacher. The following year she became supervisor of English, which position she held until her death on commencement night in June, 1929. There are many people who can inspire others to action and there are many people who can organize, manage, and direct after others have been inspired. Not so many people, however, can both inspire and man- age. Miss Bacon was one of those rare individuals who could see a vision and who possessed the practical ability to make the vision a reality. When Miss Bacon joined the high school faculty, there were few school activities other than athletics. Under her leadership, debating and the school newspaper were started and the work in dramatics extended and broadened. Miss Bacon was also assigned to take charge of the yearbook and plan for and rehearse the annual commencement. When Miss Bacon first came to Bridgeton, there was no school library nor trained librarian. Recognizing the need for one and realiz- ing it would be impossible to employ a trained librarian, she was instru- mental in securing a room for a library and in organizing a staff of stu- dent librarians to conduct it. In recognition of this service, her friends dedicated a tablet to her honor, which may be seen in the present library. Not only did she exert an influence in promoting student activities, but also in modernizing the educational methods of our schools. There have been few individuals in the history of the Bridgeton schools who have so many constructive achievements to their credit. It was because Miss Esther Bacon originated and developed so many of the finest things in our schools that we perpetuate her memory by calling our yearbook the Baconian.

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DEDICAT ION MISS VIRGINIA M. 'l'lLEWlN We are dedicating the UBfLCIJ7IXtfl.I?f,, to our adviser, Miss Virginia M. Trewin. In our past four years, her unfailing cooperation and under- standing guidance have ever been a source of helpfulness to us. Miss Trewin, who teaches typing and shorthand, became a member of the Commercial Department of Bridgeton High School in 1924. She is a graduate of Trenton State Teachers' College. She is a very active person and has many interests. Being fond of travel, she has taken several Worthwhile trips in the United States, in one of which she spent some time in our southern states. She has also visited Canada. Miss Trewin is a native of Bridgeton and lives at 244 Fayette Street. In all our class activities, she has been an untiring worker, and We feel that We are indeed fortunate in having her as our adviser.

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ALMA MATER In the southern end of Jersey There's a quaint old-fashioned town, With its classic halls of learning That have won it great renown. Chorus : Alma Mater, Alma Mater The school fwe love the bestg May thy colors ever lead us And proudly wave from shore to shore, Then to thee a cheer we'll render, Bridgeton High, forevermoreg I Then to thee a cheer .we'll render, Bridgeton High, forevermore. On the field and in the classroom, True thy sons will ever be, That thy fame may stand unblemished Through the years 'of history. To thy name there will .be glory, When our task for thee is ,done For Maroon and White has led us In the contests that we've won. Words by Mr. Harry C. Smalley Music by Mrs. Kate Ashman hneider Sc CLASS SONG I Four years behind us have passed as a shadow, Four years-in each was a goal well worth the striving, Four years-preparing for what lies before us, Let us retain all ,the memories we hold. We pledge ourselves to thy service forever- True to thy hopes and thy faith we will be, Lusty and strong in this last hour together, Class of '38, unto thee now we sing. II Now as we stand in the door to the future Gazing afar to the misty unknown, A road, shining clear, unfolds now before us, The :road we must follow, the .highway of Life. Onward and upward our path let us ,follow Till at the last we attain our true aim, Lusty and strong in this last hour together, Class of '38, unto thee now we sing. Words 'by Christine Reeves Music fby Josephine Howell