Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1919 volume:

THK NUGGET Driiratiim To Supervising Principal EDWARD V. WALTON who. by his earnest and sincere co-operation has made ‘'The Nugget” a success, we, the Class of 1919 affectionately dedicate this book, in grateful and heartfelt appreciation. 2 PRINCIPAL EDWAUI) V. WALTON tup: nugget JFnrrumril It has been the aim and endeavor of the editors to make this year-book, published by the Class of 1910 for the second time in the history of Butler High School, a worthy successor of the first edition. A complete and exact account of the school's activi- ties during 1918-1919 is attempted in this edition of “The Nugget.” Our thanks are extended to Mr. Walton and the faculty for their hearty co-operation; also to such students as have by their efforts, assisted in the construction of this book, and we sincerely trust that our efforts will meet with the approval of our friends. THE NUGGET Dedication ------ Foreword Staff, Year Book - Faculty Seniors - History of Class of ’19 - Class Prophecy History of Class of ’20 History of Class of ’21 History of Class of ’22 Athletics _ - - - - - v Football ------ Basketball - Baseball Debating Laffs Advertisements _ 2 4 6 7 8_14 15 16-18 18 19 20 21 21 22-25 26-28 29-31 32-33 34-43 6 YKAK BOOK STAFF STANDING ( Left to lliulit) Itichard It we Paul Snel Kdwin Dow Edward Brown SEAT FI) (Left to Right) Glenna Woodmtl Marie Adkins Helen Ball . . General Manager . Editor-In-Chief Assistant Business Manager . . Athletic Editor . . Associate Editor . Business Manager Assistant lousiness Manager 6 THE NUGGET % FACULTY STANDING (Left to Right) Miss Until Eaton Miss Marguerite Betts Miss Anna E. Schnirel Miss Elizabeth Henry .Miss Gertrude I . Decker Miss LeFevre SEATED (Left to Right) liss Daisy A. Mae Lean Miss Mabel George Principal Edward V. Walton Mr. Charles � 1. Lyons Miss Josephine L. .Meek Physical Training . . Science Modern Languages . . . Latin . Commercial . Domestic Science Mathematics English Commercial History THE NUGGET MARIE ADKINS One September morning the pupils assembled in Miss Perkins’ room were surprised to see an old-fashioned girl march into the room, led by toother Johnnie. This was Marie Adkins. During her four year:, in High School Marie has been very popular, especially with the sterner sex. We seldom see her down-hearted, but who could have been more disconsolate than poor Marie when a certain young gentleman of the class was seriously affected by a very bad cold on his left lung? IRENE AliDOI'S On a September morning in 1015. a tall, blue-eyed girl from Oakland entered through the cloak-room door into Miss Perkins’ room in the Butler High School. Later we learned to know this person as Irene Aldous. Irene soon won the friendship of the class, and has taken a prominent part in all school activities. This year dis- covered Irene as a basketball player and debater. She was the only girl on the Butler team in the Butler- H am burg debate, and helped to win the judges to the Butler side of the question by her brilliant oration. Irene’s ambition is to become a nurse, and we all wish her success in that profession. HELEN ball Too much cannot be said of our worthy class-mate. Helen Ball. After four years of continued, industrious study, she has become valedictorian. During her High School career .she has made many friends. She has other friends, the mention of whose names would bring the roses to Helen’s cheeks. This wise young lady is very fond of dancing as well as of study. A certain member of our class expresses the wish that the next time Helen attends a Senior dance she will try not to lose her slipper. BROWNIE” HIV You can bet we’re proud of Ed Brown, the Senior Hercules. Most everyone thinks Ed is quiet, but they should see and hear him when once in action—a buzz- saw has nothing on him. Oh, boy! Don’t think Ed hasn’t high ideals. Be patient, and some day you will see “Brownie” “high up” in some professional walk of life. 8 THE NUGGET GKOIUJIANA COATKS Let George” do it. Our Georgians has never failed us that is the reason why she is one of the most popular girls in the class. Her fondness for dancing and her skill in jazzing have made her and Leonard our Vernon and Mrs. Castle. Georgians is ambitious to become a druggist, and from the heated” interest she has taken in her chemistry experiments of late, it is probable that she will succeed. Her class-mates have been much perplexed by George’s trips to the cloak- room between clashes. It is noted that she always re-appears with a whitened expression, which cannot be accounted for. “DECK” Clarence Decker’s broad smile and broad back are famous, and his winning ways have made many friends for him throughout his High School career. The sunny smile and jovial manner have captivated one of the Juniors of the feminine sex so that C— and G— are almost inseparable. Clarence has had charge of the bells this year. At times the bells would fail to ring at the end of periods, often running even five minutes overtime. Faculty and students were much agitated and someone alleged that Clarence had forgotten to wind his Ingersoll wrist watch. Nay. nay! All were wrong. Clarence had lost all idea of time w'hile talking with an attractive Junior in the hall. Not only has Clarence not been satisfied with taking his own usual noon-hour walk, accompanied by a charming friend, but it is now rumored that he is guilty of leading another Senior astray along the same lines. Thus, two tardy marks instead of one were charged against the Senior Class. ELSIE PKPKW Elsie Depew is noted for her giggle, which is keyed in high G,” and which, like her whispering, can be heard at any hour of the day. But for all that, she is a jolly companion, as any one in the B. H. S. or Wyckoff will say. Elsie’s favorite study is English, and to her belongs the credit for the production of the class prophecy. ••ED” “DOW1K By his goggles you shall know him. Know whom? Why. Edwin Dow. most assuredly. While Ed took the managership of the Basketball Team apparently to relieve Brownie, we know that his pet hobby was seeing Marie safely home from the games. Though we must believe that Dowie was really ill. rumor has darkly hinted that his period of convalescence was prolonged that he might enjoy the goodies sent him by his many friends and the gentle ministrations of M-r-e. 9 THE NUGGET JOSEPHINE KWEN Here’s Josephine! Her reputation is firmly estab- lished as the asker of '’foolish questions.” In one day, Goldberg could get enough suggestions from Josephine in this direction to last him an eternity. For the past two winters, Josephine has been quite “classy.” in attending one of the large New York high schools during the winter months, returning to us with the birds and flowers. On her return, we have never noticed any change in Josephine’s democratic treatment of her class-mates. DEACON” FOXIK” “Deac” has been a faithful member of the Class of ’19. and has always backed us up. Until this year he has been very quiet and true to his name. Now he seems to be developing more and more, and under the noisy tutoring of Clarence and Dick he is really becoming quite a boy. We all predict a pleasant future for him. Quiet, loyal, agreeable, dependable.- that’s Charlie Fox. Do you think he looks angry here? Mr. Storck, the photographer, said several times. “Don’t look so mat; don’t look so mat.” HELEN HUNTER Oh, see the dimple! What a big one in the chin! That’s Helen Hunter, whose eyes actually shine with “diviltry.” While Helen is medium in stature, and smaller than some of her classmates, draw no conclu- sions until you hear Helen’s voice. What she lacks in stature she makes up in voice. No one can laugh more loudly than Helen. A phonographic record of her laugh should be in the school museum. On rare occasions Helen may be caught studying. Her principal hobby is eating her lunch in the third period—not studying. That’s Helen. LENA KITCHEL Blue-eyed Lena Kitchel entered our midst almost four years ago. Very, very shy at first! But what a change! Today it is a neck-an-neck race between her and Therese for honors as greatest giggler in the class. All concede that she wins the medal as champion joke- maker of the Class of 1919. While this young lady has made many friends in High School, it is said that she has a wide circle of friends outside of school. Often Lena reaches school breathless because the time o’ day has passed so quickly that she has to make frantic efforts to avoid a tardy mark and the cold displeasure of Mr. Walton and Miss Maclean. I 10 THE NUGGET ELEANOR MEAD From the village of Riverdale comes Eleanor Mead, one of our classmates. Eleanor is in her glory if she can play basketball with “those Freshmen. If you want to see her in the next highest stage of glory, watch her as she dances the fox-trot to the tune of “Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia. For a long while Eleanor was undecided as to an occupation, hut now’ her future is real inspiring. She expects to he a school-teacher, and some day she will know the joys of disciplining an unruly mod of school kids. BESSIE PAYNE Oh, look who’s here! Our champion basketball player. You need not ask to whom we are referring. Bessie Payne, of course. Basketball is not her only hobby. At writing detective stories she is a peach. Do not be surprised if some day in the not far distant future, w’hile looking over a popular magazine, you see Bessie’s name at the top of the most thrilling “continued detec- tive story. Bess is wrell liked, not only by all her classmates, but also by the faculty and under-students, because she always has a pleasant word for everyone, and is willing to do her best in all school-activities. “RANDALL” “FAT A good all-round athlete is Harold Randall. In baseball he cannot be excelled and his songs have made him very popular with the boys. If there’s any fun to be had. Fat’s right there. He tried to raise a mustache, but we think he was disappointed in the rapidity of its growth, for one day Harold came to school with his handsome mustache shaved off. After that, for many days none of us ever looked at Harold without the sad realization that something was missing from the hand- some “phiz of our friend. MARION REILLY Oh! here’s the kid of the class. Marion Reilly, so “small but so divinely fair, joined our class at the beginning of our Senior year, coming to us from Pater- son High School. Marion is a fine basketball player, being forward on the class team. While she alw’ays has a pleasant smile for her classmates, her “come-hither smile is usually directed to the far corner. Marion possesses talent as an elocutionist and we have enjoyed her recitations in assembly. No Pequannock social or club dance is complete without her presence. 11 THE NUGGET “DOM No person ever bore a name that better fitted her character than Naomi. Like Naomi of old, she is loyal, gentle, courteous, and sympathetic. The laughing blue eyes and the sweet smile have made the day brighter loi- ns more than once. Always willing to assist in every school activity and always extending sympathy and help to those in distress, she has a warm place in our hearts. When it comes to basketball, a transformation takes place— now Naomi’s whole game is to “treat ’em rough.” Her solidity certainly is managed in such a way as to shock her opponents. “Dirk” Here is our “stand-by” in athletics for the past two years. We shall never forget our introduction to the worthy president of the class. The pupils in Miss Perkins’ room were startled by the appearance of a new- comer. This new-comer proved to be no one else but little Dick Howe. The first impression that he was bashful, changed before many weeks. During his High School career Dick has had many romances. His first attentions were paid to freshman and sophomore maids, but now he has reached the higher stage in his aspira- tions. Dick’s greatest hobby is athletics, which in some mysterious way frequently makes him late for classes. How unfortunate that Dick can’t take a course in physical training alone! THEKHSE SAMPSON Here she is! Who? Therese Sampson, the biggest giggler of the Senior Class of 1919. the inseparable com- panion of Elsie DePuy. While we are proud of this classmate with her dark hair and blue eyes, none of us is prouder of these attractions than their proud pos- sessor. Therese's greatest pleasure in life is going to dances over in Mendham. MABEL SMITH There is a clitter-clatter of voices and Miss Decker opens the typewriting room door. “This talking must cease,” is her stern remark. Of course, Mabel is talking again. That’s what she is almost always doing. Talking! That’s Mabel all over. Mabel is more often out of her classroom than in. She loves the atmosphere of the upper hall, presumably. But. with all her faults, she may some day become a first-class Parisian modiste, for Mabel makes her own clothes even now. However, she’s a good sport, as her classmates all avow. 12 THE NUGGET “8XELLY” Paul Snel, otherwise Snelly. is one of our jolly classmates. Paul is always ready for a good time and a dance, especially if a little Sophomore is near. This classmate has made a reputation in the chemistry class by his fondness for laboratory days. Who is the leader in our school activities? Paul Snel, of course. Paul it fond of basketball, good at debating, and has been our cheer-leader this year. Don’t think because we have said nothing about school-work, Paul doesn’t shine there. He does! A LICK VAN OKU HOOK Alice Vanderhoof entered Butler High four years ago, and since then has won the friendship of all the members of the class. She has a thorough knowledge of her subjects, but, because of her shyness, hates to get up and recite. Alice has never been late at school during her four years, as she lives right opposite the school. As you come to know Alice well, you find she is a good scout. LEONAIU) VAN HORN “Len” is our tall and towering Senior. Dance? Well, I guess he can. If “Len ’ were invited to a dance on the other side of the continent, he’d journey from his “Old Newfoundland Hills” rather than forfeit the pleas- ure of a jazz. This classmate has been so busy talking during study periods that he has not found time left to win commencement honors. Can he talk? Oh. boy! Leave it to “Len.” MARIAN WHEELER Oood-hearted, sympathetic, motherly Marian Wheeler —what a warm place in our hearts is filled by this quiet and yet jovial girl, with her pretty big eyes that go so well with her big heart. The girls of the lower classes are particularly fond of Marian and may frequently be found clustered about her. It is hinted that Marian’s attractions are not appreci- ated solely by the girls, but that a certain young gentleman from Midvale has been captured. 13 THE NUGGET GLENNA WOOD III1 FF Here’s big Glenna, so dubbed by Dick Howe and Ed. Brown. Yes, Glenna is a bit husky, but no so much so as not to be mighty attractive. Tall, with light, curly hair, which glistens in the sunlight, Glenna is one of our “good-lookers.” Say basketball to Glenna and imme- diately you will see the otherwise rather sober, studious face brighten up with a winning smile, which changes Glenna’s expression entirely. Glenna is happy because “the joy of battle” is within her. Miss George once asked Irene, in Eng- lish class, “What was Darwin’s Theory?” Irene promptly answered. Everything tat goes up must come down.” ♦ While Miss Betts was correcting some Freshman Science papers the other day, she was surprised to read the following answer to the question, “What is a fly?”: A fly is a bird with six legs and a shell.” The Freshmen are rather famous for such answrers. Miss Maclean once asked a rather indolent young man just wrhy he came to school. The Freshie immediately replied, ’Cause I gotta.” One day Randall was, according to his custom, cutting up in English class and Miss George kindly requested him to take the seat at the front of the aisle. Where- upon Randall innocently asked, “Where shall I take it. Miss George?” 14 THE NUGGET History of the Class of ’19 T was in September of the year nineteen hundred and fifteen that a band of jolly rollicking boys and girls anchored their life boat at Rutler High, there to remain four years. Some gazed at the great edifice with awe, others wondered wrhat could be contained within that foreboding and towering fortress. Nevertheless, they all summoned courage and w'ith one grand and deter- mined effort marched valiantly through its doors. Gradually this feeling of awe gave way to one of inferiority inflicted upon us by the great and all-powerful Sophomores. We decided, however, to show what we really were made of and soon won great fame at debating and baseball, actually defeating the long nonored Seniors. Then came the warm, sunny summer days and the crew slowly drifted about on the bright smiling waters of “Eveiy- where. Again when the leaves began to take on their gold and russet tints our jolly “bunch’ languidly sailed back to drop anchor once more at our old abode. Now' that we were Sophomores we found it necessary to change our haunt to one more fitting and dignified for our new rank. We feared no one, wre w’ere high and mighty, lauding it over many. At baseball our superiority wras soon acknowiedged and a large pennant adoined the south end of our new haunt. Again came the soft, mellow summer days and again we drifted aimlessly about. The autumn of 1917 found us once more within that dark and foreboding fortress —neither dark nor foreboding to us now' because we had learned to cast all fears aside and flourish with spirit. This year we kept our former haunt, not because we had not risen in dignity, but because the Seniors chose to retain their former place, which rightfully should have been ours. Officers of the Junior crew had to be elected. We chose: President—Clarence Decker. Vice-President—Alice Vanderhoof. Secretary—Paul Snel. Treasurer—Erne Aldous. Many things were enacted during this eventful year, among them a debate w'ith Hamburg. Two of our Junior crew en- deavored to uphold the honor of Butler, and likewise two of the Senior crew. At baseball we again earned the pennant and smiled triumphantly at the Seniors. wTho had tried to take it from us. But this rivalry did not anger us, and, as w e learned was the custom, wTe gave a dance known as the Junior Prom at the Butler Opera House. This was an immense suc- cess and many complimented 11s on our artistic decorations. Again the bright summer days intervened. Again the sweet breath of autumn found us in the new haunt known as the Senior room. Here wonders were performed. To begin w'ith. we had a new commander. Mr. Walton, and many new' presiding officers, the faculty. The first event was that of electing class officers. They were: President—Richard Rowe. Secretary—Clarence Decker. Treasurer—Edward Brown. The next important act of our crewr was to give vent to our mirth at a Senior dance held in the low’, rambling and charming Y. M. C. A. building at Pompton Lakes. Our young buoyant bodies swayed to and fro until the hour of tw’o sounded harshly on our ears. This year the girls won great honor at basketball, as well as did the boys. At present the great and inspiring topic is the class play. We sincerely trust that it w'ill be as grand a success as everything our crew has formerly done. Then again w’hen the summer sun smiles down at us from his speedy chariot, we wrill set sail for a longer and more advanced trip on life’s journey. 15 THE NUGGET Class Prophecy T was a glorious June clay. The pine boughs over my head mur- mured in the soft summer breeze. Soon the soothing odor of the pines, drifting to me as I swung lazily in my hammock, had me under its spell. My eyes closed, and soon I was in the “Land of Dreams. I was sauntering down a pleasant coun- try lane when 1 saw approaching in the distance the figure of my old schoolmate. Helen Hall. Under her arm she carried a pile of books and papers. She walked slowly and languidly as if weary of her day’s toil. 1 sat down on a stone wall to await her approach. Just as I was pon- dering upon the subject of Helen s profes- sion. a panting child came running up behind her. “Oh. Miss Ball, where’s our ’rithmetic for tomorrer? he queried. Mv suspicions were confirmed. “Poor thing, she’s a school teacher, I sighed. Just then I heard a sound behind me. and turning, I perceived Leonard Van Horn toilsomely advancing down a row of fresh green corn, hoeing it with all dili- gence and care. Fearing the young farmer might object to my trespassing on his stone wall. I hastily jumped off and started down the road. An automobile was coming toward me at a dignified rate and it slowed up and stopped as it neared me. “Why, what are you doing here? a merry voice cried out, and looking up I saw Helen Hunter in her shiny new road- ster. At her invitation I hopped into the car and we were soon speeding toward the city. We had a good chat about old times and she laughingly informed me, when I asked her what she was doing these lovely summer afternoons, that she had abso- lutely nothing to do but read, ride and dance. “Lucky little lady of leisure, I cried, “and where is Marie Adkins, and Edwin Dow. too? “Oh. didn’t you know? Marie lives right next door to me in a perfectly ador- able old house all covered with vines. She's been married for some time and seems extremely happy. “As for Ed Dow, he took up surveying at a special school and he’s getting along fine now. They say he has made a mint of money in the last few years. “And Glenna Woodruff? I questioned. “She’s finished her course at Columbia and is now an expert filing clerk for a veiy large firm in New York. That was the last I heard of her, at any rate, Helen replied. We drew up in front of an imposing white building with wide marble steps and green terraces. “I thought you might like to visit our new school, said Helen. “Eleanor Meade is a kindergarten teacher here and some more of your old friends are here, too. Come, let’s go in! I want to watch your surprise. So, in we went and saw Eleanor at work with the tiny tots. She looked tired, but happy, even if her fingers were daubed with water colors. We were just stepping out into the corridor when a flying figure issued from an open doorway and Joseph- ine Ewen dashed over to the drinking fountain. A pencil was stuck in her hair and she looked flushed with exercise. A chorus of childish voices followed her exit. “Oh. keep quiet, can’t you? she threw back, and then, espying us, she hastily readjusted her eye-glasses, which were somewhat awry, and welcomed us into her noisy room. The children seemed very fond of their good-natured teacher, even though she did scold occasionally. After a short visit we went down to the basement, where an interesting domestic science class was being conducted. Georgi- anna Coates was at an oil stove 16 THE NUGGET strating how to cook some savory dish. She turned a ruddy face toward us and ran forward, spoon in hand, to greet us. We stayed and watched the class at work. Then, having sampled the delicious food, we left to expore the other parts of the building. Down in the well-equipped gymnasium. Hessie Payne was instructing some forty young girls how to grow strong and beau- tiful. She emphasized her every remark by executing some exercise which only a person of Bessie’s agility could ever hope to master. Now.” said Helen. “I’ve shown you every one you know and have witnessed your surprise, so let's be going.” We went outside and walked about the building. It was not yet completed, and a huge auditorium was being built at the back, and behold, there was Charles Fox walking about and superintending the workmen. Helen then told me of Charles career as an architect. He had panned the whole school building and several other large buildings in the city. I asked Charles what the other boys in the class of 1919 were now doing. Where are Paul Snel, and Harold Randall, and what of Richard Rowe?” I questioned. I was then told that Paul was a well- known journalist, and Harold had achieved recognition as a politician, had been Mayor of the city for a term and was now running for Senator. Richard was the best dentist in town and had the patronage of all the people who cared about keeping their teeth in good condition. After this interview, we went back to the car. Helen seemed determined to sur- prise me that afternoon and we had ridden only a block or two when she stopped again and conducted me into the white vestibule of the city hospital. A white- clad nurse hurried past us. She turned quickly to see if we were visitors for her ward and I recognized little Marion Reilly, now really quite grown up and charming as ever in her white apron and cap. “Oh!” she cried, “you remember Irene Aldous? Well, she’s ’tending a patient right next to me.” I did not know this, of course. Soon Irene joined us with her thermometer in her hand. Meanwhile, Marion escaped and was soon back, smiling broadly at my gasp of astonishment as she led in Edward Brown. Call me Doctor Brown.” he said. Ed was now head surgeon in the hospital and showed promise of a brilliant career. I’ve seen or heard of almost everyone in our old class since I’ve been here,” said I. But, I wonder who in the class has taken up my profession. Has anyone?” Oh. yes, indeed.” answered Irene. “Naomi Roat is a private secretary and is making a fine success. She’s getting so prosperous and putting on such ‘airs’ that she hardly notices me.” This was fol- lowed by a burst of laughter, for we all knew Naomi could never be guilty of doing such a thing. “Alice Vanderhoof is a typist, too. back in her home town and is wonderfully adapted to the work. She has all the requisites; neatness, accuracy, and speed,” Irene continued. I found that there was still another classmate of mine interested in office work. That was Therese Sampson. She was the most efficient stenographer her employer had ever had. Besides writing hundreds of words a minute. Therese could read back every outline correctly and type her letters in such a way that they were models of perfection. Helen and I now started on our return journey. I had accepter her invitation to stay in town a few days. As we rolled down Main Street, an attractive signboard caught my eye. It read: Mabel Smith, Fashionable Mod- iste.” I didn’t say anything to my com- panion. but I knew this could be no other than the Mabel of our school days. Farther out in the country where the club-house and grounds were, Helen slowed up. so that I saw and greeted Clarence Decker. He was apparently bent on pleasure and thinking nothing of labor. He carried his golf-sticks and was clad in white flannels and a sport hat. “He’s on his way to the golf links. He 17 THE NUGGET believes In strenuous exercise and walks ten miles every morning before the sun is up. whispered Helen when Clarence was out of hearing. I sat thinking hard for a few moments anu then burst out with, “What has hap- pened to Marian Wheeler and Lena Kitchel? They are the only two you have not told me about. Then I was informed that Marian was a librarian and had assistants, too. She worked in a big library in a nearby city. Lena was earning her bread and much more by singing in the best shows in New York. She had gone abroad for two years and returned with a beautifully trained voice which everyone enjoyed hearing. I sighed with relief and satisfaction, to think that everyone of my classmates had succeeded so well in life and that there had not been even one failure, and then— I awoke from my dream. History of the Class of ’20 HE Class of ’20 entered Butler on the second of October in the year of nineteen hundred and sixteen. They could easily be distinguished from the rest of the students by their inquisitive faces and inquiring eyes. They were all ready to settle down to the term’s work. Early in the year they played a few games of basketball and baseball, but they did not show much athletic ability. They lost more games than they won, but did not hold any hard feelings toward their opponents. In the latter part of March a new mem- ber joined the class. He is known by the name of Cohen, of the famous debating trio, and the Junior Class President. At length came that delightful period, vacation-time, and many went to work on farms or in munition factories, while a few spent their leisure hours in having a good time. It was a fine sunshiny morning in Sep- tember that they returned to Butler High, as Sophomores. At the close of their Sophomore year they all tried to pass the difficult examina- tions our eminent teachers gave them. A few of the class were more interested in athletics or in fun-making, and conse- quently did not pass, but, nevertheless, they all resolved to study their utmost in order to be among the graduating class of ’20. Gertrude Gorry and Morris Kooba entered Butler High as Sophomores, but X ms they soon introduced themselves and they have been very faithful to the class and school. Gertrude Gorry held the impor- tant office of Class President during their Sophomore year. She was also a member of the Student Council. Gertrude Gorry, Pauline Breslauer and Morris Kooba made their debut in oratory. After vacation, they entered as sedate Juniors. They took part in no scaring of poor Freshies. To their surprise they found they had a new principal, Mr. Walton. In November, they had a dance for the benefit of the class, which proved a success both socially and financially. It had. also, many exciting episodes. This dance was planned and supervised by the Class Social Committee. They took part in a very exciting debate between the Juniors and Seniors, and, of course, the Juniors won. The debaters for the Junior Class were Gertrude Gorry and Pauline Breslauer. There was much excitement over the Junior Prom. Mr. W'alton told the class how, in past years, he had taken his classes to Washington, and the Juniors seemed very much in favor of the idea. Much discussion ensued as to whether this should be done in their Senior year or whether they should hold a Prom. A Prom was, however, finally decided upon. This concludes the history of the activi- ties of the Class of ’20 to date, and they are now anxiously awaiting what Fate has in store for them in their Senior year. 18 THE NUGGET History of the Class of ’ 21 N the me nth of September, 1917, the Class of ’21 entered the Butler High School. During the early High School life of the class there was a showing of unusual promise. As athletic material, the boys were better than the school had had for some time; as for the girls, they were the best looking crowd that had entered Butler High School for several years. The class quickly adapted itself to the ways and habits of the school, and soon elected the following officers: President—Margaret Rowe. Vice-President— Levora Rodda. Sec’y and Treasurer—Paul Richards. After the first month's work together, studies were interrupted by the flu,'' which closed the school for a month. As Mr. Walton is very much interested in athletics, the school has set up a new- standard. in which the Sophomores have had a share. The class is represented on the basketball team by one, on the football team by two, and on the baseball team by- three players. This year's Sophomores seem to have unusual pep.” for on March 28th they held a benefit dance, the first dance ever held by a Sophomore Class in the history of Butler High. The dance was acceded by all to be a great social success. Mr. Crane was principal at the time of their entering, and, although there were a great many changes of teachers, the class got along fairly well. Then came vacation, and when the Class of '21 returned they found a new principal, Mr. Walton, and a new force of teachers. The officers of the class for the term 1918-19 are: President—Margaret Rowe. Vice-President—William Richards. Secretary—Jacob Ringle. Treasurer—Jennie Toub. 19 THE NUGGET History of the Class of ’22 T was a hot day in September when a crowd of Freshmen entered the Butler High School to learn to pursue the fleeting bug of knowl- edge. After some kind help from the Sopho- mores, the class settled down to hard work, and has since done much to improve the spirit of both class and school. Early in the year, the class organized and the following officers were elected: President—Hervjey Ricker. Vice-President—Sadie Ricker. Secretary— Alice Tintle. Treasurer—Walter Snel. This class is distinguished in more ways than one. Besides being one of the largest classes that has ever entered the Butler High School, the class is decidedly pro- ficient in athletics. It is represented on the Varsity basketball team by Roland Ricker, and on the baseball team by Roland Ricker, Harold Scinski and Cecil Marion. Hervey Ricker and Harold Scinski won honors on the school’s second basketball team. As inter-class basketball was played this year, the Freshmen immediately formed two teams, a girls' team and a boys’ team. Both teams defeated all other class teams, and so the Freshmen boys and girls hold the inter-class basketball champion- ship for the school term 1918-19. The class is very active in school affairs, having produced the manager of the track team, Roland Ricker. It is represented in the Student Council by Walter Snel, Sadie Ricker and Roland Ricker. Altogether, the class of 1922 seems to have some “push,’’ and by the time It is ready to be graduated, Butler High School will probably have undergone some re- markable changes. 20 THE NUGGET ATHLETICS President......................R- Rowe Vice-President.................I- Aldous Secretary..........................P • Snel Treasurer......................E. Brown lTHLETICS at Butler High have done justice to the school this year, and many permanent steps have been taken toward perfec- tion which will enable us in a few years to have teams worthy of note in every branch of athletics. This year, instead of levying dues, money was raised by a subscription. This subscription money cleared away our back debts and we started on one dollar. It was at this time that the Board of Educa- tion said that they would stand behind us. Time has proved that the board was be- hind us, for we leased the Butler Opera House to play basketball and we bought uniforms and equipment. From the basketball games we realized enough money to offset many of the expenses. Nevertheless, we want to thank the Board of Education for their kindness. We also want to thank Mr. Walton and the teachers for the interest they have shown toward athletics. FOOTBALL In the early fall we elected Dick” Rowe as manager of football and donned our togs for practice. We were getting along famously when the flu” came along and put football out of the question for that season. The line-up was as follows: Full Back .... Donald Whetham Left Half................Harold Randall Right Half...............Edward Brown Quarter Back . . . Richard Rowe Right End...........................Cecil Marion Right Tackle . . . Norman Wiggins Right Guard .... Mitchell Cohen Center.......................William Kiel Left End.............................P� ul Snel Left Tackle .... Harold Scinski Left Guard..................Hervey Ricker j THE NUGGET GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD STANDING (Left to Right)— liss Ituth Katun (Coach), R. Ricker, Gorry, I . Ricker. SKATED (Left to Right)—Vondendale, Aldous, Payne (Captain), Woodruff, McCormick. 23 THE NUGGET HOY’S BASKETBALL SQL-A I) STANDING (Left to Itight)—H. Kicker, Snel (Varsity), Scinski, Edwin Dow (Manager), Van Horn, Mande ville, Kandall (Varsity’). SEATED (Left to Right)—H. Ricker (Varsity), Cohen (Varsity), Rowe (Captain), Wet ham (Varsity), Brown (Varsity). BASKETBALL Next we turned our attention to basket- ball. Miss Eaton, our physical training Instructor, coached us faithfully and we tried hard to bring her the credit due her. This year we purchased new suits to match the school colors of blue and gold and several new balls. Our first real game was with the Alumni, December 31, 1918, and we came out at the small end of 28—27. However, we learned much from this game, and when we met Caldwell at Butler, January 11th, we beat them 32—16. On Friday of the following week we took our lives in our hands, left all traces of civilization behind, and went to Ham- burg! Now we were not used to playing in a bandbox, but it seems they are. We couldn’t get used to the court before time 24 THE NUGGET was called and the acore was 32—17 in their favor. The next game was played at Boonton. We hired a truck and about sixty accom- panied the team. It was the fastest game we had played, but the Boonton girls were victorious over our girls and the Boonton boys also beat the Butler varsity team. Verona’s first and second teams came to Butler January 25th. During the two games the excitement was intense. It was this game that proved as never before the value of our little forward. Dick Rowe made thirty points in that game. They trimmed us 4 5—30, but we had a good time anyway. February 8th, we went to Caldwell and once more suffered defeat to the tune of 24—19. But here is a game worth remembering. It was February 11th and we had ar- ranged for Hamburg to come to Butler. Well, they came and lost. After hearing the score, 39—35, they decided the wilder- ness was a safer place for them, so they departed. Next we went to Verona. We lost, but enjoyed ourselves just the same. The fellows were nice and we enjoyed the dancing between the games. The score was 69—17, in their favor. The last scheduled game was March 1st, when Boonton came here. That night the Butler girls were right there and sure did Butler High credit, handing Boonton a score of 21—20. Although the boys lost, it was a fine game. “Babe” Whetham was playing center and when the game was over he had many scars, uick Rowe was on the sick list, so Cohen and Ricker played for- ward and, believe me, they played a won- derful game. Scinski and Randall each played half a game at guard and stopped many a pass, and thus held the score down. Although a second game with the Alumni was not scheduled, it was arranged by Manager Dow, and by a score of 32—28 we beat them. After all the games we had dancing, and in this way were able to hold up the financial end of basketball. One other way we made money, an ddancing wasn’t way we made money, and dancing wasn’t the faculty and the girls’ varsity. But what could the varsity expect playing against stars like Miss Eaton and Miss Betts. The excitement ran high, so high in fact, that Miss Henry couldn’t keep from making line fouls. The inter-class games this year also aroused much friendly rivalry. The Freshmen in these games proved to the upper classmen that they need not fear for the honor of Butler High in years to come, for the Freshmen girls and boys won the pennant. The line-up for the girls’ varsity team was: Center......................Irene Aldous Side Center .... Bess McCormick Left Forward . . Gertrude Gorry Right Forward . . Alma Bondendale Right Guard .... Bessie Payne Left Guard . . . Glenna Woodruff Varsity Boys’ Line-up No. of Field Total No. Games Baskets Fouls of Points R. Rowe (L. F.) 9 40 84 164 R. Ricker (R. F.) . 10 3 0 6 D. Whetham (C.) . 10 22 13 57 B. Brown (R. G.) « . . . . 9 Vz 0 0 0 M. Cohen (L. G.) 6 11 1 23 H. Randall (L. G.) . • • • . . 5% 3 0 6 25 THE NUGGET THE NUGGET BASEKALL TEAM ST ANI) INC, (Left to Might)—Snel, Scinski, Krancisco, an Morn, Marion, Cohen (Manager). SKATED (Left to Might)—Whet ham, Rowe (Captain), Whitmore, Kicker. 27 THE NUGGET BASEBALL When the baseball season for 1919 opened. Butler High had but three of last year's players, so almost a whole new team had to be drafted. At first it looked black for Butler, but bit by bit a team was selected, and. by dint of much practice, a good team woi k was •secured. We owe most of our success to the coaching of Mr. Scinski, and we surely appreciate his kind assistance. Manager Cohen had quite some difficulty in select- ing a team, but finally the following line-up was selected: Scinski..........................1st Base Francisco.........................3d Base Whetham..........................Shortstop Whitmore...........................Catcher Rowe...............................Pitcher Ricker............................2d Base Randall.......................Center Field Marion..........................Left Field Cohen..........................Right Field Snel and Van Horn....................Subs. The following schedule was arranged: At Butler May 16—Boonton May 2 0—Caldwell May 28—Rockaway May 30- Verona Away May 14—Rockaway May 23—Verona June 5—Boonton June 11—Caldwell Up to date our team has lost two games and won three. Scores were as follows: Rockaway . . 12 Butler . . 7 Boonton . 14 Butler 4 Butler . 11 Caldwell . . 10 Butler 9 Verona 7 Butler . 10 Rockaway . . 2 The games on May 30th with Verona and June 5th with Boonton were canceled, but it is hoped that two other dates will be arranged, as our team is confident that it can win those games as they have the last three. THE NUGGET THE NUGGET DEBATING TEAM LEFT—Howe (Captain). CENTER—Black (Alternate). RIGHT—Cohen. SEATED—A lclous. 30 THE NUGGET The Debating Society OFFICERS PAUL SNEL . . ... . . President IRENE ALDOUS .... Secretary MONO the most active of the societies of Butler High is that of the Debating Club, organized in 1918 by Miss Vande Mark, who was at that time our English teacher. Rutgers College had announced a plan which provided for a series of debates between the high schools of the State. Butler, as usual, did not want to be excelled and so this club was organized to teach the students how to speak forcefully and effectively. After a series of preliminary debates on the question. Resolved. That at the close of the present war. Universal Military Training and Service should be the fixed policy of the Nation.” Paul Snel, Richaid Rowe, Harry Haenigsen and Leo Rowe (alternate) were chosen to uphold our honor in the inter-scholastic debate against Hamburg. Although the team did its best, Hamburg won the debate by a split decision. The society was reorganized by Miss George, our new English teacher. The A fm inter-scholastic debate this year was to be held between Butler and Hamburg. Baing defeated last year, we resolved that the tides would be turned. The team worked industriously on the affirmative side of the question. Resolved, That the Govei n- ment should own and operate the railroads in this country. Richard Rowe. Irene Aldous, Mitchel Cohen and Lester Black (alternate) were chosen to represent the school. Butler was awarded the decision unanimously in this debate, which was held on March 14th. On April 11th. the team, supported by a contingent of about forty, journeyed to Sussex. Butler debated on the affirmative of the same question. The team made a wonderful showing, and we fully expected to win the decision. However, when it was announced that Sussex had won. the Butler crowd responded with hearty cheers for Sussex, for all had appreciated the courtesy extended us by the yholars from Sussex. 31 THE NUGGET THE NUGGET L AFFS Marie Adkins and Kd l n v Marie and Edwin are always together, Despite the crowd and despite the weathe;; In speaking of Ed, she would speak in a hush, But of somebody else, my! how she'd blush. (Henna Woodruff and Helen Ball (Henna Woodruff and Helen Ball, Will someday land in the Senate Hall, For they study Cicero and Virgil, you see. And, of course, who studies these must ?. highbrow be. ♦ l)irk Itowe Richard Rowe is a pretty good sport, He knows all plays on the basketball court. In baseball. Richard is leading man. too. He excelled by not even a few. He flirts with the school girls. And if there need should be. He even would negotiate With some of the faculty. Thus briefly have I stated 'Die merits of a chap. Who goes by bus to Boonton, With a teacher in his lap. Paul Snel Under a spreading chestnut dome. There dwells a mighty brain. It always is debating. In sunshine or in rain. Paul Snel is the possessor Of this noble dome. And he is a true and rightful specimen. A high school boy. you see. Josephine Kuen Clowns may come, And clowns may pass, But none will beat Josephine, Of the Senior Class. I rem� Aldous There is a tall girl, And “gee”! how she can twirl That basketball over the beam; When she would shoot a foul. She makes the crowd howd. And adds one point more to our team. Clarence Decker Now Clarence Decker rings our bells, As you undoubtedly know; Should he ever ring them early. Don’t say that your watch is slow. But usually Clarence rings them late. Because ne loiters in the hall; Don't blame him. gentle reader, He uses an Ingersoll. Harold Handall Harold Randall, the Senior Class wit. With his yarns he throws you into a fit. Sorrow and gloom will soon disappear Whenever Harold Randall is here. Edward Brown If throughout the year you have seen A few gray hairs on Edward’s bean; If you’ve seen neither smile nor frown On the face of Edward Brown. Don’t lose your love for him. girls dear. He’s been taking six subjects all this year. 33 BUSINESS otters every opportunity any other profession does—and MORE ou get your start in business after a training covering only months and not years. Your earnings start then, and from your daily work you gain the experience that gets you ready for the higher execu- tive positions. Your opportunities for SELF-CULTURE, for SERVICE TO MANKIND, and for EARNINGS, are greater than they would be in any other profession! Look at the number of men today who starting as poor boys, have advanced to the very top, men like Charles M. Schwab, Frank Vanderlip, Frank W. Woolworth, etc., whose only college training was business college training! The Training YOU Need We have given serious thought to building up courses of study for High School students that will fit them for entrance into the profession of business in the grade of positions that bring advance- ment. We now have two such courses (1) The Secretarial Course for High School graduates, and (2) The Commercial-Stenographic Course for all undergraduates. Each of these courses is designed to make use of every bit of your general education, and to give you in the shortest possible time the most thorough training for admission into the profession of Business. Tell us about your education and desires, and let us tell you what you can hope to accomplish through this training. 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