Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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GRANT VAN SAUN Granty President, 4 Varsity Basketball, 4 Class Basketball, 2-3-4 Secretary and Treasurer, 3 Senior Play Student Council, 1 Annual Staff Debating, 4 “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best ot' men.” ELIZABETH KIMBLE Ussy “She is quiet and willing and likes to work. Prom the hardest of tasks she does not shirk.” HERVEY RICKER Hub President, 1-3 Vice President, 4 Varsity Basketball, 2-3-4 Class Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 1-2-3-4 Baseball, 2-3-4 Student Council, 2 Social Committee, 2-3-4 “For what I will, I will, and there's an end.” MARION SEHULSTER Marion Senior Play Class Prophet Class Basketball, 4 “Short and to the point.” LAWRENCE PROVOST ■ Bricky’’ Football, 3-4 Basketball Manager, 4 “It floats: 99.44% pure.”

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ROLAND RICKER Rick Varsity Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Class Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 2-3-4 Baseball, 1. Student Council, 1 Social Committee, 1-2-3-4 President, 2 Editor of Annual “To know hint is to like him.” CARRIE WHITTY Carrots Class Basketball, 1-2 Social Committee, 4. “She believes in happiness, content, and good will.” CHARLES SEIDEL Polly “He is a friendly friend, with a pleasant word or smile for everyone.” LILLIAN BUCHANAN Billy Varsity Basketball, 2-3-4 Class Basketball, 1-2-3-4 “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind.” HAROLD SCINSKI Butch Varsity Basketball, 2-3-4 Class Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Baseball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 1-2-3-4 Football Manager, 2-3-4 Annual Staff Student Council “The man with the smile is the man worth while.”

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History of fhe Class of 1922 The wind was howling fiercely, and the loud cry of the waves could be heard above the S. O. S. call which was being sent out by a passenger ship on the Sea of Life. After vain attempts to summon aid, the life boats were lowered, and the passengers were put at the mercy of the sea. This storm took place on the morning of September 8, 1918, and two days later the half-famished crew saw in the distance a large ship, on the sides of which could be read the name, “BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL.” After several seemingly vain attempts, they attracted the attention of the ship, which came to their rescue. They were taken aboard, very hospitably received, and were provided with bountiful rations of knowledge. At first the newcomers were strange and timid. They did everything in their power to please their rescuers. Later they became associated with the three other crews, the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The newcomers were given the nickname of “Freshies.” After becoming associated with the other passengers aboard the vessel, the captain decided that the “Freshies” should organize. Officers were selected at a reception given in honor of the rescued party, and the work of the first year began. During this year, they won fame through their athletic'ability. Due to this fact they were looked upon with awe by the upper classes. As the ship steadily made its way through the waves, time was flying. The new crew had already been aboard the ship for a year, and had done most creditable work. The captain, therefore, decided that they should be promoted to the Sophomore group. During this year, a new committee, called the social committee, was selected, which began early preparations for the one great event of the season. The annual Sophomore dance, given on December 6, proved to be most successful, both financially and socially. The proceeds, deposited in the Butler National Bank, laid the foundation of their Washington Trip Fund. The year 1920 finally arrived, and the crew was again advanced to a higher level, this time to the Junior group. Although the class still remained very enthusiastic about athletics, this year was mostly spent in social activities, which tended to increase the Washington Fund. Every suggestion which might prove to be of pecuniary aid was tried. The members of the class planned with a great deal of pleasure the Junior Prom. Through the help of Miss Lyon, individual novelties were prepared for each member of the Senior class. The Prom, which took place on May 20, was recorded as one of the best ever given by any Junior class. By 1921 the class, which had formerly consisted of seventy-eight members, had dwindled down to twenty-seven; sad to say, some fell overboard, and the others were transferred to other vessels. During the Senior year the group became very enthusiastic about completing the Washington Trip Fund. Since there was very little money in the treasury, such a proposition meant WORK. Every member did his bit. They tried every available means to raise the rest of the money. They were patronized by the school and general public, as a whole, and, thanks to them, the graduating classi of 1922 has been able to attain one of its goals in view a visit to Washington, D. C. The Senior year was very much occupied, because a Year Book had to be published which should be equally as good as the book of the preceding class. The annual staff was selected and the work on “The Nugget” was begun, under the supervision of the Senior teacher, Miss Warner. The voyage of the crew who had been rescued by the good ship, BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL, during the year 1918, was terminated on June 22, 1922.