Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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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

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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

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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