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Jndan te The music begins and the curtain rises on another Freshman class. Wait a minute! This was NOT just another Freshman class . . . lt was the Class of 1946. We were going to be different from other classes. We started slowly but soon the tempo began to quicken. For leaders we chose: Bill Wainwright, President, jane Woodruff, Vice-President, Margot McDonough, Secre- taryg and Alfred Elmer, Treasurer. With our director, Miss Zelda Pineles, they planned a Sym- phony in Green for our Freshman week. In Miss Pineles we found everything we had hoped for as an adviser . . . She had ideas-the kind of ideas that we enjoyed. Will we ever forget those green hair bows and ties we wore, and that green Echo that was devoted entirely to our class? Then there was our Freshman party. Most of us were on hand for that occasion. The lucky winners of 1943 yearbooks were Mabel Steelman and Lawrence Harris . . . You remember the war situation looked dark at this time. We joked and kidded about those identification tags we had-but it was no joking matter. After the first few air-raid drills, we no longer said, Is it a fire drill or an air raid? . . . The year moved steadily onward. We chose scarlet and white for our class colors. Then we picked the banner designed by Lois Boekenkarnp to lead us through our years at B. H. S. We were proud of the motto Semper Altius which was emblazoned on our banner, and we planned to live up to it . . . S6400 seems like a lot of money, doesn't it? Well, that's the amount brought in by the girls of Miss Pineles' homeroom during the bond drive. We were going to be different and we were off to a great start. Yes, we came through the first year and we were ready for more. Jllegro Faster and faster the music played. We were really juniors and upperclassmen, caught in the whirlpool of social and athletic activities. By popular election, our officers-George Black, Elaine Richards, jane Woodruff and Stanton Sheppard-were chosen. A year of success and animated activity was ahead. We were the winners of the State Championship and County Title in football. Bridgeton High School was fighting with spirit all down the line. Remember how we juniors defied superstition and presented our leap-year dance on Friday, the l3th? The boys smiled their very prettiest and held their breath, thinking, Will I be asked? Oh, those anxious moments experienced by the junior boys, and the girls' expressions of high glee as they made their choice! Christmas vacation and our class rings. What more could any junior ask for! They were ALMOST all alike but we shared a mutual thrill at exhibiting our own ring. Elaine Richards and Ronald Doodle Ward found first place as our class prides and there is no need to say that we were mighty proud of them. A little later Doodle left for the service of his country, starting a slow procession of 46's, and we were proud of them but a little sad. Of course, there was comedienne Claire Niblock with joe Pino, the king of wit. lt certainly wasn't a task for them to keep us laughing and looking at the sunny side of life. Margie Nelson, a queen of swing, jitterbugged off with the title of best dancer. The clever drawings of Lois Boekenkamp won for her new acclaim in the artistic field. Then came the long-awaited event of a high school student's life-the junior Prom. Girls were prancing around worrying whether their hair would have enough curl, whether their gowns would be appropriate and the color becoming, and wondering if they would be too forward asking their date for the flowers they so wanted. The fellows had the same problems - Did you get a tux? - Dad's lending me the car. Classes were cut, for the gym and cafeteria had to be decorated in the customary fashion. But there was the catch. Ours was no ordinary setting, thanks to our clever and original adviser, Miss Pineles, who worked so tirelessly in our behalf. A tiny picket fence, rose-covered trellises, a wishing-well bubbling over with good cheer, a pond reflecting the glow from the lighted lilies-and our Garden of Memories was complete. Our grand procession led by George Black was quite a striking sight. Figures danced across the floor, adding to the beauty of the scenery. Our efforts and inexhaustible work were not in vain, for the prom was a huge success. Those Wonderful memories-we will never forget them. Our junior year drew to a close, leaving behind a host of fond thoughts. 12
Moderato The tempo quickened-no longer were we mere Freshmen, but mighty Sophomores. Class election rolled around again. This time the favorites were: Doodle Ward, Presidentg Elaine Richards, Vice-President, Mary Caruthers, Secretary, and Bob Austin, Treasurer. The all- important event of the year was the magazine campaign. The Sophs were in there pitching and turned over the goal of 551600. We made a lot of friends f?l working our way through high school, selling a wide selection of magazines. The high flyers of this drive were Miss Elizabeth Guest's homeroom as high homeroom, and Betty Ackley as high salesman. Helping the war effort along, the class presented Betty with a twenty-five dollar war bond. Not bad . . . We thought we'd never have it . . . what?-the Soph party . . . why?-because of the flu epidemic. lt was worth waiting for . . . that gala affair. We broke tradition by having an orchestra . . . remember? The theme- American Christmas. The decorations were beautiful, but more Christmas balls were broken than were hung. Nothing but the best for our class . . . the corsages Doodle Ward, our prexy, presented to Miss Pineles and Miss Streets were really orchids . . . When we amateurs tried our hand at playwriting for Miss Eisenstein's English class, the result was a tender love scene presented for an enthusiastic auditorium audience. Who blushes? . . . You can't hold a good class down . . . we were in on the Honor Society, too, and composed not a small amount of the charter members. We were very definite in our selec- tion of class prides, weren't we? Doodle excelled in every sport . . . football was his specialty. Yes, the year certainly whizzed by . . . come on and tell the whole truth, we really had a good time that year . . . didn't we? ?inale Our Senior year approached with all the hopes and anticipations for a glorious finale to our high school careers. To start our final year we chose officers from our midst-officers who would guide us during the last precious year. President, George Black, Vice-President. Elaine Richards, Secretary, Iosette McDonough, and Treasurer, Ioe Pino. We were not a class to be idle. With the announcement of the Baconian Staff, Marcia Bolnick as editor, we began in earnest. Ad solicitors could be found in all sections of the town cornering bewildered business men. We can never forget the wonderful spirit of cooperation of the Class of '46. Leave it to the Elmer studes . . . yes, they were quarantined again . . . what next? He was here once more . . . that man with the camera. Result-yearbook pictures were taken. Were yours good? . . . mine weren't. Will they be back in time for Christmas? Oh, but we had the worries . . . When the Shakespearean authorities consulted with Miss Pineles on the yearbook assembly, we knew something great was brewing. We weren't wrong . . the balcony scene, Caesar's assassination, Chloe . . . it was good! In the meantime, any Senior you couldn't find would be in the Guidance Office, examining college booklets or arranging for post-graduation jobs. What with all the activities, we were in great need of a rest when Christmas vacation rolled around . . . It was started in the right way when Mrs. Husted's homeroom challenged Mrs. Gray's. Remember Zookie and his dis- cussion on sneeze and sneezers? We even got a lovely Christmas present from Mr. Smalley, who turned over the auditorium for our use as homeroom the entire Christmas week . . . the lovely Christmas tree . . . reindeer on the windows. By the way, did we really rest over the vacation? We all returned . . . in 1946 to a New Year of Peace. Elaine Richards was chosen to represent us as the D. A. R. pilgrim from B. H. S. We groaned over mid-year exams but they came and went . . . we were still living. Then we could sit back and worry about the Senior play and the money it just had to produce. Time was waning and the year was drawing to its climax. How we looked forward to the reception where WE were the guests!-and it was a success. The whirl of Senior activities continued . . . the unforgettable banquet and the realization that soon all these friends would be separated. Commencement practice!--Fun, but with an undercurrent of sadness. Shorts, sunburn, and sand . . . The pleasure of signing your name in the front instead of on the advertising pages, for the yearbook had come. Who would ever have believed that we would enjoy writer's cramp . . . but we did. How many names did you get? Commencement exercises . . . we had to face it, we were leaving B. H. S., our friends, our teachers and our adviser, Miss Pineles, whom we can never forget. This was itl Our high school days were over and confidently we faced the future. ' 13
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