Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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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

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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

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 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