Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1919 volume:

■REFLECTOR” STAFF Editor-in-Chief- —Alfonse De Rose Associate Editor—Viola Cohrigan LITERARY DEPARTMENT Rita Merritt Jacob Schultz Louise Quackenbush Evelyn Shields Margaret Schneewets Erma Eardley SCHOOL NEWS John Schlkigh Margaret Pelligrixe Jean Powell Edwin Bancroft Ruth Mabey Lewis Erber PERSONALS Robert Bennett Emil Mihalisn Richard White Veronica Hazell Mollie Karp Eleanor Woodruff Ruth Smith ATHLETIC NOTES Emil Poles Edward Pojedinec BUSINESS Ernest Otto Eraser Rhodes CIRCULATION Beatrice Lentz Francis Jacobs Treasurer William Vander Schaaf cxxKJoannnnnr � Tm nnrm nnrinnrrrrrrin nnrinrTfyTnrinr-r r a-m - RECONSTRUCTION ilHE war is over; soldiers are returning daily from across the sea and from camps. And now there is an even greater work to do than providing for those same soldiers. That work is reconstruction; for where there is war there is x und to be ruin, misery and suffering. The American Red Cross, in continuation of its great work, is planning to take up this wide subject. What are we going to do to help? Are we going to let those war-torn countries struggle on by themselves or are we going to aid them back to peace, to that real peace which is more than cessation of hostilities? We of school age have energy and vim with which to help, if we will. M ore than this, we have the time, which many of those older than we have not. Clifton has gone “over the top” in every drive since the war began: shall its standard fail now? Let us show what we can do. Let us help the Red Cross, the “Greatest Mother,” to bring to these devastated countries that peace and freedom which has always been ours. V. C„ ’20. DOWN, BUT NEVER OUT 1 he above slogan which helped put the Salvation Army “over the top,” would indeed be an excellent motto for each one of us to adopt. 1 oo many of us become discouraged at trivial matters which appear to us as mountains when they occur but which indeed ought really to serve as incentives to accomplish the very thing which has thumped us. Of course none of our lives are beds of roses, and very often the thorns in our path cause us to be overcome by that “downish” feeling. Reverses in business, failure to come up to the standard in our school work, and very often a harsh word dropped by a thoughtless person add much to our depressed feelings. Should we allow ourselves to be downed by such matters? No. Troubles come to everyone, so we need not think five we’re out of the game. Just buckle up, pick up the thread where you left off and plunge ahead smiling. It is thus that the rounds of the ladder to success are finally mounted. Consider those noble lads who have been maimed during the past great struggle. Are they out of the game? By no means; they are re-educating themselves to pick up the thread of life where they left off. And why can’t each one of us follow their example in overcoming obstacles along the pathway of life? J. C. P„ ’20. The results of the Inter-class Ad. Contest was as follows: Freshman 1-2..................... $41.00 Junior 3-1........................ 28.00 Sophomore 2-1..................... 19.00 Junior 3-2....................... 1 6.00 Senior ............................ 7.00 Sophomore 2-2...................... 6.00 Freshman 1-1....................... 4.00 The Business Committee wishes to thank all the classes for their sincere co-operation in making the paper a success financially. 3Jn jflemortam As this is the first issue of the “Reflector” to be printed since the death of our beloved first Editor-in-Chief, it is fitting that we should offer a few words of praise for him and his ardent work in connection with this paper. Karl Becker was only a youth. He had mental faculties of a highly developed nature. When he encountered difficulties, he reso- lutely overcame them; thus nothing proved too difficult for him. He showed unusual ability in oratory, possessing, besides a fluency in speech, the power of convincing his audience. He was a type of youth rarely found; one who could apply himself to any work and make a success of it. Karl as an editor had no equal. No one could be found better fitted to undertake the great task assigned to him. He was in love with his work. He worked with zest, putting every effort into his new en- deavors; and with the helpful suggestions of the Faculty, he was able to insure the ultimate success of the “Reflector.” six While the second issue of the “Reflector” was going to press, Karl was forced to leave us because of failing health. His condition became steadily worse and despite his parents’ care and the best medical assist- ance he was called from our midst in October. His loss has been widely felt and the inspiration of his personality keenly missed. We feel, however, that as our first Editor-in-Chief, he has left us a high standard which his successors pledge to ever strive to attain. A. D. R., ’19. Commencement Day is here for the members of the Senior Class. This marks the end of their High School days. They are filled with gladness and sadness: gladness, because after four years of earnest, conscientious labor, the time has come when they will receive their well- earned diplomas as recognition of their work completed; sadness, when they think that they must bid “adieu” to the entire High School and Faculty, with whom, during the past four years, they have been cemented by eternal bonds of friendship. It is impossible for them to forget their principal and teachers, who have inculcated in their hearts ideals which can be carried through life with pride. They cannot forget the four years of their youth spent at the Clifton High School. They may enter the business world, colleges, or follow other worldly pursuits, but the thoughts that will linger in their memories the longest will be these—of their High School. Fond wishes, that their successors enjoy as pleasant a school life as they have had, come from every Senior. Farewell, Clifton High School; farewell, students; farewell, faculty. A. D. R„ ’19. seven JOHNNY GOES TO THE CIRCUS OHNNY decided to crawl under the circus tent. First he glanced furtively around the huge cylinder. He was plainly excited. His dark blue eyes whipped back and forth ex- citedly. He dropped to his knees a foot from the edge of the tent. Suddenly he heard footsteps. He jumped up im- mediately. His eyes had expanded considerably and he was breathing hard as he ran and mingled with the crowd at the entrance of the tent that held the onlee-e-e one of its kind, half man, half ape.” Two minutes later he was at the same spot, at the same big tent, more nervous and ex- cited than the first time. He would try again, he was on his knees. His heart would break a rib if it didn t slow down soon. He glanced around, once, quickly, and saw nor heard anything that would menace his chance of seeing the Big Show. He lifted the curtain quickly and poked his head and shoulders in. He was manifestly relieved. His eyes still wore a broad grin. He had anticipated someone’s being in there to stop him. Instead there were myriads of laughing and talking people who would never notice his entrance. Suddenly he felt as well as heard a sharp smack on the half of his anatomy he had neglected to draw in soon enough. As a man’s life flashes before him on the brink of death, so the circus with all its gay clowns and all that Johnny would not see flashed through his mind as his expression bore the likeness to one who is eating persimmons. Johnny was hurriedly withdrawn by the familar man with the familar paddle and his expression showed that he antici- pated anything but caressing. R. B., ’19. A THRILLING ADVENTURE IGHT was slowly settling in a forest in India. The silhou- ettes of great trees added weirdness to the scene; a deep gloom pervaded all, save where a beacon of light shone from a large hut in the midst of a native village perched on the edge of the forest. Inside this hut, grouped around a rude table, were the major, a young lieutenant, and several of their friends. The conversation was suddenly broken short by the calm, cool, firm voice of the Major. “Cresman,” he said, addressing the young lieutenant, “could you remain as motionless as possible for a few moments—as though your very life depended upon it? Remember, move and you are a dead man!” “All right. Major,” replied the lieutenant with remarkable calm- ness, “but, please, hurry.” eight “Majwab,” commanded the Major to his attendant, “put a basin of milk under the lieutenant’s chair.” The Major’s order was quickly carried out, but hardly had the native put the basin under the chair, than he let out a yell of terror and fled from the tent. In a minute the Major’s hand was on his hip. There was a flash; a report. The lieutenant all but collasped. Great beads of perspiration stood out on his face—head; he had gone through a terrible ordeal. For there in the basin of milk lay the remnants of a tiny snake; a snake with a most poisonous bite; the fear and dread of all the natives of India. Attracted by the milk the snake had crawled down Cresman s back and leg and thence into the milk. “Thank you, Major,” cried the lieutenant, as he clasped his su- perior’s hand. “I would dread to think of what would have happened to me had you not displayed such calmness.” “No,” was the reply,” I would rather dread thinking of the out- come had you not obeyed my command with such coolness and presence of mind.” H. A., ’20. LUFBERRY’S DEATH In the American sector’s skies A German airplane is seen to rise. Now, who the first will be to bring His craft into position to ring Bullets into the enemy’s plane? Several started but all in vain, Then up sprang Lilfberry, Ace of Ace, In many a fight he’d won the chase. He rises over the enemy’s plane And dives down on him, but ’tis in vain. The German craft of armored steel The swiftest bullets does not feel. Suddenly smoke is seen to rise From Lufberry’s plane as down he dives. Realizing this as his last call He choses ’twixt death by fire or by by fall; Rising he leaps from his flaming plane Down thro’ the air which had won him fame; Honor to Lufberry, fearless and brave. The gift of his life to his country he gave. P. P., ’22. nine OLD GLORY Look! Look up on high, “Old Glory” flutters in the sky. Its colors, red and blue, and white Blend with the glorious morning light. The stars that shine from a field of blue Were won by heroes, brave and true. They came as do the stars of night, First one, then two, then a wondrous light Of little candles in the sky That always shine; that never die. So did our flag bring out the stars As our nation grew through the force of wars. First thirteen stars were all that shone. Upon the flags of our heroes’ home, I hirteen stars were all it bore All through eight long years of war. When with one exulting cry Our eagle bearer from on high, Placed upon the flag more stars— Each emblem of the state that’s ours. And so thrpugh all the coming years In peace and war, mid hopes and fears. Forever thus our flag shall be Emblem of freedom’s victory. H. B., ’21. ten ATHLETIC NOTES With the school days fast fading away, it is no more than proper to give our basketball team a little consideration in the way of appre- ciation for their untiring efforts, toward placing our High School among the foremost in basketballdom. A team of finer calibre could not be easily found in other schools of our size. Our boys won and lost, but the win of wins was the one over East Side High of Newark, the “Champs” of the Newark High Schools, to the tune of 14-9. It shows our team is in the championship class and capable of taking and giving. For this reason they have won a warm spot in the hearts of fans and of the basketball world, which will always be theirs. E. P„ ’21. BASKETBALL RECORD- -1918-19 WINNING DATE TEAM SCORE TEAM Dec. 5 Newark Technical at Clifton 14-3 Clifton Jan. 8 Newark Junior College at Clifton 15-10 Clifton Jan. 15 Newark Junior College at Newark 14-21 Newark Jan. 20 Belleville at Belleville 22-26 Belleville Jan. 21 Hasbrouck Hts. at Hasbrouck 28-26 Clifton Feb. 24 East Side High at Clifton 14-9 Clifton eleven BASEBALL RECORD—1919 WINNING DATE TEAM SCORE TEAM May 2 Ridgefield at Clifton 19-1 Clifton May 5 Belleville at Clifton 1 1-10 Clifton May 12 Passaic at Passaic 1-1 1 Passaic May 15 Hasbrouck Hts. at Clifton 7-3 Clifton May 19 Paterson at Paterson 2-9 Paterson May 27 Paterson at Clifton 2-10 Paterson May 29 Hasbrouck Hts. at Hasbrouck Hts. 5-10 Hasbr’ck June 2 Belleville at Belleville 4-1 Clifton June 6 Passaic at Clifton 14-3 Passaic The members of the baseball team expect to take an all-day trip to Lake Hopatcong at the end of the season. It appears that the baseball team will have had a pleasant season. The baseball team was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto on the evening of May 23rd. Everyone had a great time and felt that Mr. and Mrs. Otto could not be thanked too much. This is the first time that the parents of a student have ever undertaken an event of this kind. twelve CDBSEIKVCDM! N the course of a school day there are many amusing triv- ialities which occur and pass unnoticed by the majority but which are certain to come under the observant glance of a few. These insignificant events are not of sufficient import to bring a person under the stern reproaches of an authority, and neither are they criminal enough to make severe punishment necessary. With the express purpose of dealing out good natured reprimands as rebukes for the aforementioned occurrences, a small number of those observant ones have united in a club and will be known by the title above, “The Observors.” Each of those who have enrolled their efforts in undertaking the task of this club will contribute to the paper at each issue an essay treating some particular instances which have come under her notice. As readers will undoubtedly be curious to know the merits of these contributors themselves, it seems best to set down a few brief analyses of their characters. Among the leaders is Miss Irma Dictionary, a very skilled person, gifted in the literary line and possessing a vocabulary so copious that it is by everyone envied. It is hardly necessary for me to go into detail in regard to her talent, as our first selection, “Behavior in a Classroom,” of which she is the author, is sufficient to describe it. Another prominent member of our club is Miss Clever Canary. Whenever I enter the room I become enchanted by a loud suprano voice coming from the extreme corner of the room, and of course, immediately 1 know Miss Clever Canary is present. As I am used to hearing this solo, I very seldom pay much attention to it for as I seat myself next to Miss Berta Whistler, I generally hear her remarking, “Oh, dear, just look at the size of that shoe, you know my toe only touches the beginning of the point.” Then she immediately changes her subject, saying, “And, oh, you know they all know I’m mother’s child when they look at my big brown eyes,” etc. To Miss Berta Whistler, worry is just as unknown as happiness is known. She is one who heartily believes life is what you make it. Without doubt, Miss Whistler will contribute essays treating on that virtue she naturally possesses, and thoroughly practices. While I am peacefully listening to the usual speeches of Miss Berta Whistler, I feel one poking my back with her drawn up knees and whis- pering constantly, “What page? What page?” This is Miss Ima thirteen Pole. Being of a strong, yet lanky build. Miss Ima is one of the best tree climbers to be found anywhere in the surrounding country. She possesses also a fine talent for painting and designing. Since I cannot break her of her annoying habits I decided to take my place opposite to Miss I. Draw. I am sure all know that I am very talkative and I am very disgusted because Miss I. Draw never speaks for she is very busy drawing some picture of girls in different poses. Although I am disgusted with her I cannot help admire her wonderful drawings and paintings, of which I hope Miss I Draw will give an account in our next paper. In the chair beside me sits that tall well-built young girl whom I think you know. It is Miss Nature Lover, our well known poetess. She seems to take great interest in all things pertaining to nature and because of this she composes beautiful poetry. Look out, Mr. Brunning, you have a rival, a second Wordsworth to compete with. Miss Genevieve Cleverton is one of the cleverest girls with whom we are familar and yet, one would scarcely suspect this, as she does not expose her wit in any imposing manner but lets it pop out here and there, in a dramatization for instance or in an essay. She has an expressive little face despite its freckles, and she is always found willing to help another. Last, but as important as the first mentioned, is our quiet one. Miss Nevra Word. In silence, she lives most of the time and perhaps thinks that to her, whose speeches are filled with emptiness, many a quarrel is avoided. These are the members of our so called “Observors,” who will give separate accounts of their special lines of work in our paper. I. Draw. C. Canary. B. Bangs. CLASS-ROOM BEHAVIOR OR LEARNING THROUGH OBSERVATION THERE are two methods of learning: by books and by observation. The latter is the more beneficial, for learning by this method is more easily absorbed and longer retained than learning by the former. This is especially true in a class-room. As we (my classmates and I) yesterday entered our Biology class- room, we observed that our dear teacher was missing. Fearing she had fourteen gotten lost in one of the innumerable wings of the high school building, we had just decided to send out an expedition in search of her, when she entered, carrying two very odd looking instruments. Great excite- ment was caused which was further heightened by her taking a very curious object from a paper. We breathed a sigh of relief, however, when she told us that the object she held in her hand was a clam, a c-l-a-m. Assuring us that she would under no conditions allow it to escape from her, we felt safe and prepared ourselves for a complete study of the stranger’s anatomy. The clam is composed of a shell which is divided into two sections, which were tightly closed at the time of our study. Our teacher took one of the odd instruments, which proved to be a knife, and inserted it in the small crevice between the two sections of the shell, and taking the other instrument, which proved to be a small wooden mallet, she ham- mered until the clam was opened. Not a sound did the creature make. This was rather disappointing as we had expected a lively fight and now are inclined to think the clam a coward, having given up its “struggle for existence” too easily. Our teacher then requested that the young ladies of the class gather about her so that she might explain the niceties of this creature’s anatomy to them. There was so much conversation pertaining to the clam going on in the room that the atmosphere began to feel positively “clammy.” Upon our returning to our seats the young men gathered about our teacher, completely shutting off her view of the seated portion of the class. Several young ladies, taking advantage of this opportunity, began to remove their shoes in order to put on their gym “sneaks” as they were destined to take physical training the next period. I observed three new ways of efficiently performing this change and was just about to learn the fourth when one of the young ladies startled us all by uttering a triumphant ejaculation. She had, it seems, found a bent pin on the floor and decided to utilize it. Recalling that the Spartans used to flog their boys in order to test their endurance, she decided to test the en- durance of a certain young man in our class, only in a more effective, modern manner. Accordingly, she placed the pin upon his seat and had hardly done so before the young men took their seats. We held our breath and closed our eyes, waiting for the agonizing scream that was sure (we thought) to follow. Little did we know our classmate, however, for instead of making a scene he sat, one leg care- lessly crossed over the other and a brave “do or die” smile on his countenance. What a relief it was, you may be sure, to know that his endurance was so great, for he was the leader of the young men of our class and since the above event, of the young ladies as well. fifteen I might here suggest that the young ladies of the class, or even of the school itself, form a secret society for the application of similar tests for endurance to the masculine portion of the school. It will be very gratifying, indeed, if the results turn out as well as in the above instance and if they do, perhaps in time our idea will be adopted by the nation. I. Dictionary. SPOTLESS! MARKLESS! NAMELESS! Without authority, I’ll confess, am I making this prophecy, for the gift of foretelling the future has not been bestowed on me; but allow me to predict that our French 1-2 books will be spotless, markless, and nameless in June. Spotless? And how could they be otherwise when not one person places finger on the leaves of those books unless a clean white handker- chief covers the touched part? No, not always are kerchiefs used, for one boy being unprovided with a kerchief, or rather with a clean one, made the end of his pretty silk tie serve the purpose. Markless? Why the French 1-2 books don’t know what the word “pencil” means, and likewise I assure you, it is of names written where they should not be. I shall here insert a quotation made by one of our conscientious French students, especially for the dubious: “For fear my book might be soiled,” she said, “I never place it with my other books on the writing desk, but take care to keep it on the white counterpane on my bed.” Let each one do as he chooses in believing this prophecy, but let him not try to dissuade others, who by pure evidence, are compelled to believe it. Q. C. THE WAR’S DESOLATION The tow’ring mountain wrapped in mists of dew Discloses two contrasting scenes to view. The one, a valley, gold with ripened grain, The other, causing tears and bitter pain; The one, due to the works of nature’s hands. The other, ruined by war’s cruel demands. Its time for fame and splendor has expired, Its beauty, charms and arts were all required. The school, the church, the homes, all these are past. They yielded to a barb’rous deed at last. N. Lover. sixteen THE HOT SPELL IN CLIFTON HIGH The Spanish class in languor sat, Our heads were drooping low, The sweat was rolling down our backs. For scarce a breeze did blow. Miss Sharp, enthroned behind her desk. Endured the swelt’ring heat. We pupils in the seats in front Looked anything but sweet. Poor Mr. Friend was suff’ring so, His face was oh, so red. He sat there with his book in hand. His other held his head. A damsel with a powdered nose. With all the powder gone, Was going to do some desperate thing— The powder’d not stay on. Miss Dorothea looked quite well— Her hair up cool and high; But why the little curls, my dear? Please, Dorothea, why? Her glasses so annoying her. For tortoise rims are hot. Miss Billy had an “awful” time. Her lessons quite forgot. And I myself was drowsing quite; The way I kept awake Was thinking of a cool green spot Far up at Greenwood Lake. Not only we in Spanish class Were roasting by degrees. But everyone in every room Could melt away with ease. Biology was just the same. But here a slight breeze blew. Miss Kroeger too, looked cool and neat In dress of flowered blue. With one sleeve up and one sleeve down. His coat hung up to dry. With every hair pushed back in place. The heat passed Kroeder by. E. E., 21. seventeen Heard in Miss Kroeger’s Room Miss Kroeger: “Everything turns to dust. Where do your sho :s go when they are worn out?” Brilliant Pupil: “To the shoemakers!” Poor Isabel! Eddie didn’t win the high jump. It’s a wonder the girls’ room doesn’t blow up considering the amount of powder the girls use. A newspaper is not needed in our school. News travels very quickly through Mr. Sella. One of our star arithmetic pupils swallowed a bead on the 28th of May. Do you think she will live? Although we have no professors in Clifton High S'hool we have a specialist, who is Mr. Goellner, the “date” specialist. What is the attraction that draws Carlson up toward Second Street and Madison Avenue each noon? True friendship shows itself when Mr. Jackson helps Miss Polglaze in Latin class at a risk of his own marks. I suppose you think there are no criminals in Clifton High School. Sutter has broken his contract with Wrigley’s for which he promised to advertise by chewing their gum. What is the matter with Mr. Hollender? He hasn’t used the word “hey” for a few days. Mr. Muller has a habit of being sent to the other side of the room fifth period. Do you like that side. Jack? Someone ought to tell Mr. Nutt that Kepplar, of Room 1 7, is going in the glass business. Upon going out of geometry class one day he discovered about four inkwells in his pockets. eighteen Miss Evelyn Shields, when asked if she were going to wear her hair up next term, replied: “Yes, if I’m big enough!” We sincerely hope Evelyn attains the necessary height during the summer. Might ask Jeanne’s advice, Evelyn. Donald Collester was seen coming down the street at 8.45 a. m. exceeding all speed limits. Miss Moore was ahead of him. The C. H. S. baseball team has been playing so well that Mr. Sutter doesn’t bother about a Freshman team. Our science classes are so brilliant that they will have a day off, some Saturday in June. We wonder if Miss Jackson realized what she was doing when she changed Miss Bennett’s seat in Algebra Class? Miss Kroeger: “What is the Latin word for left?” Bright Freshman: “Spinster.” Mr. Alyea got his tongue slightly twisted in a class meeting one day, for he said, “I made a nomination that the motions be closed.” Mr. Derr was explaining to the Physics Class that a “rubber band isn’t the only thing that is elastic.” We all know that. Just look at some of the pupils necks if something in the rear of the room happens. Miss Simpson: “I consider fresh water better to swim in than salt.” Miss Smith (teacher) : “I should say it was a matter of one’s taste.” Mr. Derr said that a butcher can’t kill a fowl as he has too tender feelings for the chickens. We wonder if he is speaking a word for himself. Mr. Derr: “The velocity of the earth is 17 miles per minute.’” Miss' Corrigan: “I wonder why the earth doesn’t get arrested for speeding.” Heard in the Masonic Hall at Senior Dansette Someone: “Otto, I see you and DeRose are friendly rivals.” Otto: “I only danced with her four times this afternoon.” We may expect a duel soon. Upon looking at Mr. Larson’s first color scheme painting, Mrs. Grammar remarked: “You have done well, how do you like drawing?” With a boastful tone he replied: “I don’t mind drawing, but I’d rather make square circles than round ones.” Miss K.: “There goes Kewpie Alyea.” Miss B.: “Kewpie? Why he doesn’t look a bit like those cunning little doFs with blue wings.” Extra ! Miss Buckwell was seen coming home from a baseball game without Mr. Pojedinec. Something’s up. Keep watch, Eddie. nineteen One day Genthon was asked, “Genthon, where is your hat?” Genthon replied, ‘‘I had to put it under the bell on the alarm clock, so that when I go for my hat the bell will ring a few minutes and wake me up!” We wonder what Emil thought when Miss Hill said, “Please open the window, Poles.” When asked when he was going to graduate, our own Mister Kroeder made this brilliant reply, “I aint going to school to graduate. I’m going to learn something.” He’s learning. Miss Hoffman asked the student of the Freshman 1-1 English Class for the classes of pronouns. First student answers: “Infinitive pro- nouns.” Second: “Nominative, possessive and objective pronouns.” Miss Haitinger and Mr. Staub have invented a new post office system in Miss Kroeger’s room. Miss Murphy believes in “Safety First.” Look at the number of clips on her fountain pen. The baseball and basketball teams had their pictures taken. How nice! It looks as if some of the players were pinching their neighbors— the pincher registering joy and the pinched registering gloom. June the Third, the hottest, most blistering, most sweltering of all June Thirds was a holiday for the upper classmen. When the sun was directly overhead it threw its melting rays down upon thirteen wet and bobbing heads. Whose heads were these? They were the heads of thirteen holiday upper classmen. They had found that the Passaic River at Mountain View was the best place to spend a sizzling June Third. Vito Fritz, who won four gold medals and one silver medal on “Field Day,” admits that he was out of form. Ought Fritz to be re- reminded that the Athletic Association buys those medals for the students and not for one student? Another case of laughingitis has been discovered in the High School. This time. Miss Berry and Miss Ruhe. The worst symptoms usually appear seventh period. How the girls do swarm around Shultz at the class dances. We always knew his beauty was a fatal curse to him. We hate to tell Miss O’Neil, but we can’t hold it any longer. Dorothea is the star speller in Miss Smith’s class. Would you bel eve it, she can spell heirloom “air lume.” Well, well. Miss Finehout walked home alone from the ba'l game the other day. Wonder where our third baseman was? twenty “Now, Mr. Kroeder,” continued the teacher, “the erasing or not of that zero depends entirely upon your behavior this morning and—” Hardly had she finished speaking when Kroeder interrupted, “Which one. Miss Jackson?” Miss Warburton was interestedly watching the ink, in which she had dipped her Lily of the Valley, being absorbed, when one of those foolish, unnecessary questions was asked: “That’s osmosis isn’t it?” “Of course not,” replied the experimenter, “that’s plain red ink.” While endeavoring to explain similes to her class. Miss Hoffman proceeded in giving some examples, when she read: “And like the son who wanders far, etc.” But before she had time to complete her sen- tence, Miss Louise Mohlenhoff, fearing such an error in astronomy might pass unnoticed, quickly gasped, “But, Miss Hoffman, isn’t it true then that the sun doesn’t move?” Our Biology Class was kept in suspense one day, wondering what the anxiety for Kroeder was, when we finally found out that he had to be informed of some terrible news. Nine brothers of his had died in one night—polywogs. “How is it,” Mr. Collester was asked, “that your absence always occurs in the morning and that by the fifth period you’re sure to be back?” “Why,” answered Mr. Collester calmly, “ties of affection bind me to this class.” And to think the class is made up entirely of girls! History Teacher: “Here is an illustration of the oldest inhabitant of England, said to be about a million years old.” Mr. A. DeRose: “And he is still living?” Mr. Finnigan is a heart-breaker. He has had a date for every night lately, with the teacher. He is starting young. Mr. Healy has changed from a moth to a social butterfly. When is the next dance? Mr. Charles Wright blew into Clifton High one day and has been blowing ever since. (Especially to girls.) Mr. Mair is going to be a tailor. He occupies himself in Latin Class by patching up his recitations. Mrs. Grammar to Jenco: “For tomorrow tell about hostilities.” Jenco: “Who was he?” Those who are observant have noticed that our baseball catcher is getting fat. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t; he’s been hanging around the home plate long enough. The girl rooters of the school are anxious to know how Peterson, our million dollar left fielder, can keep such a thin waistline. It’s all plain as day girls: they feed him on flies (flys). twenty-one In Biology Class . . Teacher: “What are ferns used for?” Bright Pupil: “For funeral purposes.” Miss Lane has a very polite Arithmetic 1-1 Class. When she calls the roll her pupils answer, “Good morning.” Whoever heard of a baseball field with a terrace (Terris) on it? To Ed: “Can you give me the reason for Pojedinec’s red nose in Miss Jackson’s class?” Philomina. Dear Phil: “Closer observation on your part will disclose frost (Frost) on the seat ahead of him every day for forty minutes.” Geometry Teacher: “Now, pupils, please follow closely while Miss Cummins proves that proposition at the blackboard.” Mr. Kroeder: “Yes, Miss Jackson, I will” (rising from his seat and following Miss Cummins up to the board). Kessler, look out for those laughing blue eyes and that flaming, red hair in seventh period Biology. This warning is for your own good. Don’t think that the school is collapsing when you hear a loud rumb- ling along the corridor. It’s only Miss Rahm, of Room 21, on her way to one of her classes. Kroeder was right at home at the Sophomore 2-2 Class Party. He was tendered with the job of cranking the victrola. It was just like his father’s “Henry.” Miss Jackson: “If you don’t stop talking, I’ll take ten from your credit.” Pupil: “I don’t want credit, I want cash.” There is quite a bit of rivalry going on at Clifton High against Miss Hoffman’s English. Miss Conkling says that “It used to was” is per- fectly correct while Mr. Sett has spread abroad the saying, “It are fierce.” It are, aren’t it, Eddie? The Sophomore 2-1’s often wonder at class meetings whether Miss Karp or Miss Valerius is the President of the Class. During a discussion in Miss Kroeger’s room, it was mentioned that the hair of people who are frightened stands upright. From the looks of Mr. Dluhy’s hair it seems as if Mr. Dluhy must be continually frightened. In Mr. Collester’s room. (Enter Nicholas Mandak in everything but a good humor.) “Curses, who left their lunchbox on my desk?” “Oh, Nicholas, that’s my spectacle case, I’m so forgetful lately,” piped Mr. or Madam Shultz, whichever you prefer. An Inquiring Freshman: “What’s the date—the sixth?” Wetzel: “Can’t be; tomorrow the seventh.” twenty-two Sella strolled through the corridor absentmindedly (perhaps he was dreaming), and landed in Miss Sharpe’s room. “Gee, this is Miss Hill and I wanted Miss Sharpe!” Miss Sharpe: “I beg your pardon, this is Miss Sharpe.” All from a Freshman “Getting bad, eh!” Car Fare, 2 x 16 — $ .32. Sodas, 2x11= .22. Canoe, two hours at .50 = $1.00. “I guess my $1.85 will be enough.” It seems as if Mr. Derr has joined the Sophomore 2-1 indeed. The other day he was seen at a baseball game sucking a green lolly-pop, and he seemed to be enjoying himself immensely. We have a very modest class in the Seniors. They have hardly shown themselves lately. Come on. Seniors, don’t be shy, we will pro- tect you from all harm. We have a specimen of science in Clifton High School in the person of Molly Karp. She is classed as a large group of Mollycurls. Teacher: “Quote from ‘The Vision of Sir Launfal.’ ” Pupil: “Whether we look or whether we listen. We see life murmur or hear it glisten.” Look out, Collester! Carlson is paying too much attention to Miss Morre. What Would Happen—IF Mr. Veldran forgot how to speak? Mr. Lichak grew? Miss Spencer lost her tongue? Miss Morre stopped laughing? Miss Drukker would get her trial balance? Mr. Wright didn’t speak to Miss Hillman in English? Tarris were present at every roll call? Mr. Gartke were seen speaking to a girl? Mr. Collester forgot to go to the A. P. ? Margaret Pellegrine stopped singing? Marie Mattison did her Latin? Mr. Derr stopped whistling? Mary Petruska didn’t contradict? Miss La Gassic looked at a dissected cat? Helen Rahm had no seats to lean against during recitation? Grace Plog stopping laughing? Fraser Rhodes didn’t see Miss Hill at noon? twenty-three i-2 Dance. HE Freshman 1-2 Dance which was held on May 14th, was pronounced a success by all who attended it. Due to the efforts of the committee it was successful both financially and socially. A profit of $1 3.70 was realized, which was a large amount considering that it was the first Freshman The first issue of the Freshman 1-2 class paper was distributed on May 23rd. The paper contained editorials, news items and personals. Although the expense was quite large, a gain was realized due to the interest shown by the different classes. The prizes for the essays on the Victory Loan were given on May 29th. The first prize went to Miss Irma Cantius. Miss Ruth Mabey received the second prize and Miss Olga Hnatt the third award. The afternoon of May 28th was set aside for a Field Meet of the High School pupils. The features were running, jumping and shot putting. The results of the meet were as follows: SENIOR EVENTS FIRST SECOND THIRD 100 yard dash.............V. Fritz G. Walters F. Rhodes 50 yard dash.............. V. Fritz G. Walters H. Balogh Shot put.................. E. Pojedinec H. Balogh E. Poles Running broad jump. ... V. Fritz H. Schenk F. Muller Standing broad jump. ... G. Walters V. Fritz R. Bennet High jump................. H. Schenk E. Pojedinec K. Woodruff JUNIOR EVENTS FIRST SECOND THIRD 100 yard dash...........W. Mackay H. Bonitz E. Mihalisin 50 yard dash............H. Bonitz E. Mihalisin G. Quinlan Shot put................ F. Weber E. Mihalisin I. Constantine Running broad jump.... H. Bonitz F. Weber E. Mihalisin Standing broad jump. ... W. Mackay F. Weber E. Mihalisin High jump............... F. Gardner H. Hugo F. Weber twenty-four The Sophomore 2-1 Class has held four successful events this year. Two Cake Sales were first on the program and both turned out better than hoped for. A May Walk was given next and all the pupils in the High School were invited. Although only a few turned out and it rained part of the time, a good time was enjoyed by all who went. The last event given by the Sophomores was a Dance at Masonic Hall. It was successful in spite of the hot weather. The ice-cold lemonade and the good music, afforded a good time for everyone present. All the members of the Sophomore 2-2 Class regret the loss of Miss Mae Meyer, our Treasurer, who has left Athenia and our High School to make her residence in Sunside, Catskill Mountains. After much anxiety and preparation the Junior Prom was tendered td the Graduating Class of 1919. The Juniors exhibited their artistic ability by carrying out a Springtime decoration scheme of lilacs and dogwood. Dancing was enjoyed by all and punch was served during the intermission. The committees in charge were as follows: Music—Miss Viola Corrigan. Printing—Miss Evelyn Shields. Refreshments—Miss Jeanne Powell and Hallet Schneck. Decoration—Misses Veronica Hazell, Jessie Barnes, Ada Hess. The Juniors were pleased with the results of the Prom but especially did they appreciate Mr. Nutt’s commendation of its success. The Junior Debating Society has been very active during the past term. The success of the teams is due largely to the faithful coaching of Mrs. Grammar and Miss Hoffman. The spirit of rivalry displayed by the opposing teams was invigorating. Two dances were given on December 16th and March 17th re- spectively, by the Juniors. The Class is working hard in order to secure sufficient funds to take the proposed trip to Washington, D. C. The members of this class wish to thank all who have so cheerfully patronized their school sales and dances. Private Albert Zamborsky, a former member of the Class of 1920, recently visited the school. Zamborsky, who is stationed at Fort Porter, Buffalo, in the Medical Corps, was among the first boys who volunteered from Clifton High School to enter the service of their country. The students of the Sophomore 2-2 Class enjoyed a party on Tues- day afternoon, June 3rd, at which the Principal and the members of tzventy-five the faculty were entertained as guests. The program as follows, was enjoyed by all present: “Star Spangled Banner”..................By the Class Address.....................................Mr. Nutt Violin Solo. . .Mr. White, accompanied by Mr. Green Duet..................Miss Smith and Miss Pelligrine The dramatization of the following stories, arranged and acted by different members of the Class, occupied an active part in the program: “The Gold Bug,” dramatized by Miss C. Miller. “The Friends in San Rosario,” dramatized by Mr. R. White. “The Vision of Sir Launfal,” dramatized by Miss I. Buckwell. The Guardian of the Aricolade,” dramatized by Miss Pelligrine. Refreshments and dancing followed the entertainment. The com- mittees are to be congratulated on the success of the party. Kir nfy-six SENIOR SECTION -.....IM COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM PART I. 1. March..........................High School Orchestra 2. Invocation.............................Rev. J. G. Martin 3. Recitation “America”.......Miss Margarets Schneenveiss 4. Selection......................High School Orchestra f . Recitation—“Message of the Flag” ... Mil Robert H. Bennett (i. Solo—“In June”.............................Miss Helen Murray PART II. 1. Organ Solo—Selected.........................Miss Maude Erikson 2. Address ............................................. 3. Presentation of Class............Prin. Walter F. Nutt 4. Presentation of Diplomas.............Mr. W. O. Jackson President Board of Education 5. Selection......................High School Orchestra Class Colors Red and Blue Class Motto—“Vincit Qui Laborat” CLASS HONORS First Honors... Second Honors. Third Honors.. ..........Fred Friend ........Amy B. Clough Rita K. Merritt Margaret Schneenveiss CLASS DAY PROGRAM Class History............................Miss Amy Clough Piano Solo—Selected.........................Miss Margarete Schneenveiss Class Prophecy......................Miss Margaret Bowman Vocal Solo—Selected......................Miss Rita Merritt Presentation of Gifts.....................Mr. Eugene Laue Flute Solo—Selected........................Mr. B. F. Derr Class Win...........................Miss Grace Grimshanv CLASS DIRECTORY Robert Bennett...... Amy Clough.......... Elsie Dahlen........ Alfonse DeRose...... Winifred Drukker ... Fred Friend......... Vito Fritz.......... Grace Grimshaw...... Charles Hilton ..... Helen Hollingsworth . W. Husselrath ...... Charlotte Keppler ... Eugene Laue ........ Nicholas Mandak..... Margaret McMurray. .. Rita Merritt........ Antoinette Muller. ... Frank Muller........ Ernest Otto......... William Peterson ... Emil Poles ......... Huldah Robbins ..... William Sander ..... M ARGAR ET SCH N EE W EIS S James Shaw ......... L. Smolensky........ Elfreda Schnuetgen . Hazel Stagg......... Emily Strickland George W. Surgent... Evelyn Train ....... Kenneth Warren...... Marion Warren....... Helen Windhorst Kenneth Woodruff .. Margaret Bowman ... ...........College Secretarial School ..........Business .....Law School ...........Law School ..............Medical . . . .Montclair Normal .............Business ........Normal School .................Work .............Business .............Business .............Business ........Normal School .....Montclair Normal ........Normal School Mechanical Draftsman .......Textile School .............Business .............Business ..............College ..............College .....Coucher College .............Business .......Medical School .............Business ........Normal School .............Business .......Medical School .............Business .....Stevens Institute Business Business Business twenty-eight HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1919 HE opening day of school in September, 1915, was a day of great commotion at the Clifton High School, for on that day the largest class that had ever entered the high school presented itself at the school entrance. And we might state here that the school has been in commotion ever since. Probably no other class, at least no other that has attended high school during our four years’ stay there, has caused quite as much trouble to the teachers. Our girls, that is certain groups of them, will talk and keep on talking, while our boys will fool and joke. The two senior section teachers certainly would have become gray-haired had we re- mained in school much longer. Anyone who has had occasion at any time to be present at a senior class meeting, realizes that there was prac- tically as much commotion there as on that first day of our Freshman year. This does not sound like a very gratifying recommendation for the class. Nevertheless, it seems true. But to return to the class where we left them, standing at the school entrance. Many, of course, were bashful, and kept to the background, hesitating to make their appearance among our future upper class-mates. But the braver ones, mostly boys, led the way, up to the high school de- partment. The faculty had been “forewarned” of this large crowd of Freshmen which was to sweep over the school; therefore, they had pre- pared the assembly hall for our section room. No ordinary sized room such as those used for section rooms was adequate for us. Naturally enough, we as Seniors laughed at the Freshmen who en- tered the school this past September and February. Probably every senior class before us has done the same thing and every class after us will continue to do it. So it is not strange that we thought ourselves superior to them and considered them very small and very childish. But do we ever consider how we were made fun of by the Seniors of 1916, too? Though it may seem to us that since we have entered high school, we have always been the same as we are now, nevertheless, others have noticed a distinct change in us. We hope that no hard feelings will be caused if we mention several names to illustrate the change that has taken place. One of the faculty has said that every time she looks at one of the Freshmen, Mr. Jackson, she is very much impressed with the resemblance to Mr. Husselrath when he was a Freshman. We all know the size of little Mr. Jackson and also that of Mr. Husselrath at the present time. Many, perhaps we may say the majority of our Freshmen boys were about that same size. Likewise, we must also mention the twenty-nine change in the girls. Whoever would think of Miss Windhurst with short dresses and her hair in curls? A similar change has come over prac- tically everyone of the other girls. Naturally enough the election of a president of a class of our size was an exciting and interesting one. The honor was given to Mr. Osmund Spaar, who for the first few months performed his duties well. Either growing tired of these duties or the duties becoming too great a task for him, the worthy president sent in his resignation. Mr. Esty was elected to take his place. During that year nothing of importance was accomplished. A com- mittee was appointed to look into the matter of going to Washington in our senior year. The idea was never brought forward again. It seemed that they looked into it but that was all. It was during this year, also, that the colors, purple and white, were chosen as our class colors. The following year the class chose Mr. Bennett as their president. The class colors, as time went on, did not please the class. So, after a great deal of discussion the colors, old rose and gold, were decided upon. But these, too, seemed doomed to be done away with, as again the students were disappointed in their choice. It was during this, our Sopho- more year, that the present colors, dark blue and red, were chosen. The class became somewhat more active during the Junior year, under the leadership of Miss Merritt as president. The pennant for the class was made and placed upon the assembly wall. During this year, several afternoon dances were given in order to increase the amount in the treasury. We succeeded in this, slowly, but surely. Then came the big event of the year—the annual Junior Prom, given in honor of the Seniors. For those who did not attend the dance we extend our sin- cerest sympathy in not being present at such an enjoyable event. It is probable that, for them, the idea of a day free from lessons was as pleasant as the dance itself. The ceiling of the hall was decorated with red, white and blue streamers. The flags of the Allies and our own dear American flag were arranged on the walls. The decorations were en- tirely in keeping with war times. Our class has always seemed to like changes. They never cared to have the same president for any two years. Thus, they elected Mr. Laue to the presidency of our Senior year. Mr. Laue had been vice- president in our Sophomore year with Mr. Bennett, so was therefore well fitted to take charge of a class which was still unruly. The students decided to give up a Senior Prom, and voted a trip up the Hudson as far as West Point to take its place. Our class has always been well represented in the various school activities. We have had the honor of having one of our members, Mr. Smolensky, as the pianist in the orchestra for the four years we have attended the shook The majority of the baseball and basketball teams of the past year, consisted of our Senior boys. The whole school is very proud of these teams and thus we can be very proud of our boys. Dur- ing our Sophomore years inter-class basketball games were held. Our girls’ team won the pennant which had been offered to the winners. And recently, Mr. De Rose was given the honor of becoming Editor-in-Chief of the staff of the “Reflector.” Within the last three years of our high school course a number of new students entered our school from other places. Among them have been Mr. Warren, from Bayonne High School; Mr. Otto, from Boston; Mr. Smith, from Newark; Miss Schneeweiss, from Newark, and Miss Merritt from Long Island City. We have all been glad to know them and welcome them among us as class-mates. But alas—alas—how many of those who entered with us have de- parted from our midst? Of this number the two Mullane girls. Miss Melville, Miss Meyer, Miss Elsa Miller, Miss Becker, Miss Angerman, Miss Hughes, Miss Klein and Miss Zimmerman, with others also, have entered business schools, and later the business world. Mr. Spaar and Mr. Esty, our two freshman presidents, also have become men of busi- ness. Among other young men who have left us, are Mr. Frederick, Mr. Amato, Mr. Sturges, Mr. Baliman, Mr. D. Shaw and the Masten Brothers. Miss MacDonald, one of the favorites of the class, moved to Long Island City at the end of her junior year. Evidently the students of the Long Island City High School couldn’t give us one of their mem- bers without taking one of ours in return. The treasurer of our junior year, Mr. Warner, left Clifton to reside in Hackensack. We have all missed him in our work. But one of our number went a farther distance than Mr. Warner. Mr. Sargeant departed for the sunny shores of California. Another one of our girls passed beyond the deep waters. This was Miss Varvaro, who is now living in Rome, Italy. Is it not sad to think that from our original class of over one hundred but thirty- six are graduating with us? Well, at last our career is over in Clifton High School! Though we have never been an “ideal class,” such as the present junior class is said to be, we know that we shall be missed a great deal. For who would not miss us, we who have been the cause of so much nonsense and trouble? But as we are making our farewells, we extend our best wishes for the juniors’ continued success during the last year of their high school life, and we also hope that the rest of the under-classmen will not follow our bad example of causing so much disturbance. A. Clough, Historian. thirty-one WITH THE POETS ‘Sweet smiling village, loveliest of the lawn.” Clifton, N. J. ‘‘The thoughtless day, the easy night.” Seniors after graduation “And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” “I am monarch of all I survey.” “Sweet silent creature.” “The moping owl does to the moon complain.” “Where is Douglas? He is gone.” “A youth of labor with an age of ease.” “The dancing pair that simply sought renown. By holding out to tire each other down.” Fred Friend Alphonse DeRose Margaret McMurray Amy Clough Douglas Masten Walter Husselrath “To gie them music was his charge.” “Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway.' “His ready smile a parent’s warmth expressed.” “A man severe he was and stern to view.” “Her modest look a cottage might adorn.” “Why art thou silent?” “But Ah! so pale.” “Drink to me only with thine eyes.” “I love its gentle murmur, I love its gentle flow, I love to wind my tongue up And I love to hear it go.” Marion Warren John Schleich Louis Smolensky Robert Bennett Vito Fritz Ernest Otto Elsie Dahlen Helen Hollingsworth William Sanders Antoinette Muller Emil Poles thirty-two “Who steals my purse steals trash.” “She’s the completest of “I fear thy kisses, gentle “And on that cheek and So soft, so calm, yet elo j “I am alone.” “’Twas certain he could “Their tameness is shockin “His ready speech flowed fair and free.” “A youth to fortune and to fame unknown.” “A lady constant, kind, and dear.” “So still he sat.” “She loitered in magnificance.” “Yet, O loved maid, thy mirth refrain.” “Her mellow notes awhile prolong The cadence of the flowing song.” “Better late than never.” “Rather—an outcast will she rove Than wed the man she cannot love.” “I grant him liberal.” “I shuddered at his brow of gloom.” “Almost a young lady; I’ll soon wear a train. And do up my hair, but I’ll never be vain.” “then cast around His eyes, and cast them on the ground.” “Short be my speech.” “Blessings on thee little man.” Frank Muller, Treasurer Elfrieda Schnuetgen Kenneth Warren Margarete Schneeweiss Hazel Stagg Kenneth Smith Hulda Robbins Charlotte Keppler Nicholas Mandak William Peterson Emily Strickland Kenneth Woodruff Helen Windhorst Margaret Bowman Rita Merritt Grace Grimshaw Winifred Drukker Eugene Laue James Shaw Evelyn Train George Surgent Charles Hilton Nicholas Dudasik “The curfew tolls the knell of parting day”—for the Seniors. thirty-three PROPHECY OF CLASS OF 1919 NE day, I sat at home all alone. My thoughts were wan- dering back to those happy days spent in Clifton High School. As I sat in this pensive mood, the telephone bell rang. Pulling myself together, I rose to answer it. “Hello,” called a cheery voice. “Get ready and come to the movies with me. The children have coaxed and coaxed until I simply must take them. .You know as well as I do that I cannot manage the five of them alone. So, get ready.” This optimistic person was no other than Grace Grimshaw, the proud mother of five robust children. Of course, it was impossible to refuse and so we started to the movies. The conductor on the car smiled comically at the children and at once began to act like a monkey for their amusement. I turned to see what caused such an outburst of laughter and recognized the conductor as Nicholas Dudasik. At last,' we reached the movies. The building was very fine and well-constructed. How could it be otherwise when its plans were drawn by the famous architect, Frank Muller? The fair young lady who was selling tickets at the door, had an “expressionless” expression on her face. We ordered our tickets and she simply handed them to us without one word or smile. Just like Helen Hollingsworth, isn’t it? We were ushered to our seats by two handsome fair-haired young men. Did we know them? Yes indeed. They were William Sanders and William Peterson. Before the show began a young man came down the aisle calling “Candy, Popcorn, Peppermints.” His mouth was wide open as though thirty-four he were laughing to break his heart but he never made a sound. This jolly person was Vito Fritz. The pictures were now being flashed on the screen. The first one was a very clever animated picture which was cartooned by the world- renowned cartoonist, John Schleich. Do you remember how much he liked to draw when he was in school? The next picture consisted of a series of the important happenings of the day. It was entitled, “Daily surprises of Clifton.” An energetic Suffragette now appeared on the screen. Her hands were moving in all directions. She was trying to impress upon her audience that “votes for women” must some. One would hardly believe that this young woman could be Elsie Dahlen, who was always so timid about oral English, but it was certainly she. Clifton’s new Mayor was next flashed on the screen. Beneath his picture was written, “Graduated from Clifton High School, 1919.” We should feel very proud to know that this young man was Robert Bennett. The Socialists, recognizing that Fred Friend has such wonderful reasoning ability, made him Socialistic candidate for the presidency. His picture followed that of the Mayor’s. A fine new building was now before us. It certainly startled me when I read, “Clifton High School. Erected (after much discussion) 1935. Interior views were shown. The sweet young chemistry teacher was saying to her class, “I cannot understand how it is that you can’t get chemistry through your heads. If there is anything in the world which is more interesting. I’d like to see it.” How glad I was to see my old friend, Marion Warren. The bookkeeping room was next shown, and there, at the desk, sat Helen Windhorst. She no longer had the bored expression on her face that she used to have in bookkeeping class but she looked as though she enjoyed every minute of it. Strange how we change, isn’t it? The dictionary in common use throughout the school was not Webster’s or Funk Wagnall’s. It was one edited by Emil Poles. He always did have a desire to coin his own words. Among other interesting buildings shown was a large hospital which had been erected on the corner of Lakeview and Clifton Avenues. Two very energetic workers who went about getting money for this worthy cause were Nicholas Mandak and George Surgent. The children’s ward of the hospital was next shown. As the good- natured nurse walked through the ward, the children called to her and greeted her with loving words. We can easily understand their appre- thirty-five ciation of her when we know that the kind-hearted woman was Huldah Robbins. She received her orders for the day from Dr. Smolensky. The next series of pictures was entitled, “Progress of the World. The first one was called, “Modern Business Methods. As an example of this the “Otto Dye Works,” owned by Ernest Otto, was shown. In the large “up-to-the-minute” office we found James Shaw as manager. His private secretary, who was Evelyn Train, took great interest in both her work and her employer. At the present time, she was listening to Kenneth Woodruff who was demonstrating to her the Woodruff method of stenography. This is a system by which the high speed of five hun- dred words a minute can be attained without leaving spaces for the un- known words. The world s champion typists were also employed here. They were Emily Strickland and Elfrieda Schnuetgen. Other interesting features in the “Progress of the World, were shown. We now had before us a picture of our industrial weather bu- reau. Kenneth Smith, who was always so confident of his trigonometry, had been given a very important place on the staff. He figured out by trigonometry at exactly what minute it was going to rain. An “ideal” farm was next shown. The owner of this was Kenneth Warren. Kenneth found his War Garden so successful that he became • a scientific agriculturist. A view of Fifth Avenue was shown, and there was Eugene Laue. Eugene found his signature so much in demand by the high school girls who had autograph albums that he decided that writing name cards was to be his life work. The Class of 1919 gave to the world two of the greatest musicians. At least they were called this on the screen. Rita Merritt was now shown as the leading soprano of the Metropolitan Opera House. Her most famous role was that of Madam Butterfly. In the next picture was shown a luxuriously furnished home and there, seated gracefully at a baby grand piano was Hazel Stagg. It seems that shortly after she had graduated from high school, Paderewski heard her play and at once recognizing her great talent as a pianist, sent her abroad to study. She had now become one of the country’s leading pianists. And now! The sensational picture had come. It was written by the great playwright, Margarete Schneeweiss. It was called, “Good Morning, Judge.” The basis for the play was as follows: Walter Husselrath, who was always a good bluffer, had been elected president of the “Get Rich Quick Mining Company.” He had cun- ningly talked Antoinette Muller into buying ten thousand dollars’ worth of his stock. Poor Antoinette! She had been tricked indeed. How- thirty-six ever, she wasn’t the silent creature that Husselrath thought she was. When she found that she had been swindled, she immediately took the case to court. And now for the picture! The court room door opened and in came Antoinette. Her eyes were rolling about wildly. As she caught sight of Husselrath she shouted, “You villian! And to think that I went through high school with you and now you treat me like this.” “Silence in the court room. Madam,” said the judge very solemnly. Can you picture Charles Hilton in his judicial robes? The trial now began. Alphonse De Rose, a prominent lawyer, was attorney for Antoinette. The neat little court stenographer who accom- panied him was deserving of all the credit which he bestowed upon her. It was Amy Clough, still so industrious and conscientious, who was tak- ing down rapidly every word that was spoken. The swindler had brought with him, three foreigners, who all spoke different languages, to testify that his mine was O.K. Although each spoke a different tongue, not one of them spoke a word of English. This difficulty was overcome however, by the alertness of the court inter- preter, Winifred Drukker. Although all three miners jabbered at once, Winifred kept pace with them all. Where, oh, where was her high school quietness? After a long and irksome trial, Husselrath was vindicated on the condition that Antoinette was to receive her money. She turned to the clever lawyer. She could utter no words of thanks but her eyes spoke all she would say. Antoinette always did talk with her eyes. The court was now dismissed. This ended the sensational picture. The last pictures shown were the advertisements. The first one was entitled, “You might as well be dead as not be in style.” An attractive looking young lady now appeared several times in different positions. Each dress indicated the latest style. You might know this charming person was Charlotte Keppler. The last “ad” was that put out by the Danderine Co. How often you have read that advertisement, “Girls! Have beautiful hair!” This girl, however, did not have black hair but a rich chestnut brown. It was Margaret McMurray who was rivaling us all in salary by giving her pictures for advertisements. This ended the movies and as I left the house I began to realize what the Class of 1919 had given to the world. Margaret Bowman. thirty-seven thirty-eight THE CLASS WILL aaat, ttie cia«« of 1919, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and realizing our days in Clifton High School are about to end, do make and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament: FtRST—To our teachers and principal we leave our deep affection and gratitude for all their efforts in our behalf. To the Class of 1920 we bequeath our joys and sorrows, our vic- tories and mistakes, our duties and privileges, to remember and profit by. special Bequesitg We, the Class of 1919, desire to give and bequeath certain special attributes and characteristics of the several individual members of our class, to those in the Class of 1920 who will most profit by them, on condition that no offense may be taken as none is meant. Fred Friend divides his wonderful brain power among all Juniors. Robert Bennett leaves his supply of sarcasm to Veronica Hazel, as she has none of her own. William Peterson and Charles Hilton leave their interest in orations to Frank Staudt. Walter Husselrath and Marion Warren bequeath their privilege of being late mornings to Emil Mihalisn. Emil Poles leaves his faith in his own opinions to Ada Hess. Winifred Drukker leaves her ability in French to Catherine Eckart. Antoinette Muller bequeaths her darling expression “That’s supposed to be” to Isabel Simpson. Louis Smolensky leaves his ability to lead an orchestra to William Vander Schaaf to help him manage the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades. John Schleich leaves his proficiency in dancing to Jacob Schultz. George Surgent, Nicholas Mandak, and Frank Muller leave their appetites to Alma Swindenhauer. We all know that Alma never ate much. Charlotte Keppler leaves her good nature to Santo DeRose. We hope he will profit by it. James Shaw willingly gives George Walters his aversion of oral English. Margarete Schneeweiss neutralizes Hubert Alyea’s lively disposition by bequeathing him her dignity. To help prepare Edith Marion for her oration next year Elsie Dahlen thoughtfully gives Edith her rapidity of speech. thirty-nine Margaret McMurray leaves her wealth of hair to Ruth Rodger. Vito Fritz bequeaths his ardent love of Latin to Ethel Cummins. Ethel, beware! Noticing Helen’s desire to lead her class, Eugene Laue leaves Helen Gates his office as president. We are all sure Viola Corrigan will profit by her legacy of the deep voices of Alphonse DeRose and Kenneth Smith. Huldah Robbins and Helen Windhoret give each a part of their height to Evelyn Shields so Evelyn may be on a level with her classmates. Rita Merritt and Kenneth Warren leave their conscientiousness to Peter Van Lenten. Amy Clough leaves her clearness of speech to Jeanne Powell. Hazel Stagg leaves her seriousnss and devotion to study to Henry Balogh. Evelyn Train and Emil Strickland give their demure manner to Edward Pojedinec. Nicholas Dudasik leaves his optimistic outlook upon life to Maude Barnes. Elfrieda Schnuetgen leaves her position-as school stenographer to Curt Wetzel. Margaret Bowman leaves her own inimitable giggle to Donald Woodruff. Helen Hollingsworth leaves her profound silence to Gustave Pasch. Ernest Otto bequeaths his ability to catch to Hallet Schenck to make him a perfect ball-player. Kenneth Woodruff bequeaths his mechanical ideas to Fraser Rhodes. We hereby appoint our worthy principal and esteemed friend, Walter F. Nutt, to be Executor of this, our Last Will and Testament. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, the fifth day of June, in the year one thousand nine hundred nineteen. THE CLASS OF 1919. Subscribed by the Class of 1919, the Testator named in the fore- going Will, in the presence of each of us, and at the time of making such subscription, the above instrument was declared by the said Testator to be the Last Will and Testament, and in thp presence of each other, signed our names as witnesses thereto. Clara A. Sharp, Elmhurst, L. I. Jeanette Hoffman, Irvington, N. J. Harry J. Collester, Clifton, N. J. forty Grace Grimshaw. BUSINESS offers every opportunity any other profession does—and MORE! You got your start in business after a training cover- ing only months and not years. Your earnings start then and from your daily work you gain experience that gets you ready lor the higher executive positions. Your opportunities for SELF-CULTURE, for SER- VICE 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 Vandcrlip, 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 lit them for entrance into the profession of business in the grade of positions that bring advancement. We now have two such courses: (1) The Secretarial Course for High School graduates, and (2) The Commercial-Steno- graphic Course for all undergraduates. Each of these courses is designed to make use of every hit of your general educa- tion, 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. Our illustrated Year Hook, explaining all courses, and a booklet describing the Secretarial Course, will be mailed FREE on request. Drake Business School Main and Bloomfield Avenues PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY FACTS The largest factory in the world for manufacturing Automatic Scales, 13 buildings, occupying 7 acres, is in Clifton. More Automatic Scales are made in Clifton than any- where else. The largest Automatic Scales in the world, handling from 15,000 to 25,000 bushels of grain per hour, are made in Clifton. The only completely Automatic Scales in the world are made in Clifton. WE KNOW FOR WE OWN THE FACTORY AND MAKE THE SCALES. We make scales for weighing almost everything that will flow or can be made to flow. Richardson Scale Co. PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY B. RUTBERG RUBIN FOX Cigars, Stationery, Confectionery Hardware and House Furnishings 286 PARKER AVENUE 212 DAYTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. THE BOSTON STORE A. GRAD S. M. Saxe, Prop. Millinery of Taste 203 DAYTON AVENUE, PASSAIC, N. J. 204 DAYTON AVENUE, PASSAIC, N. J. M. SCHWARTZ DR. MARTIN D. HARRIS Groceries and Provisions Dentist 491 HIGHLAND AVENUE PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY PASSAIC, N. J. Telephone Passaic 3002 Telephone Passaic 2418 JEREMIAH P. QUINLAN THE CLIFTON CLEANING AND DYEING CO. Funeral Director 320 CLIFTON AVENUE 681 MAIN AVENUE, CI.IFTON, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. Residence: 14 Madison Ave., Clifton H. Najarian Near Main Avenue The Union Pacific Tea Co. Tel. Passaic 2513 Res. Tel. Passaic 2080 Clifton Sheet Metal Works 685J S MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. INCORPORATED Works: 317 Clifton Ave., Clifton, N. J. Office: 703 Main Avenue E. B. Quigley, Manager J. T. LARSON, President and Treasurer COMPLIMENTS OF The Clifton Patrolmen Benevolent Association CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY REGENT THEATRE REGENT CANDY STORE High Class Photo Plays All kinds of Candies, Chocolates and Gums Serials and Comedies. Changed Daily J. Balder, Proprietor 232 234 DAYTON AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. NEXT TO REGENT THEATRE F. FRIEND CHAS. REMICK E. REMICK LOUIS REM1CK Pres. Treas. Secty. Dry Goods Store RYAN REMICK Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Furnishings Clothiers and Outfitters 236 DAYTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. THE BIG STORE 18-20 LEXINGTON AVE., PASSAIC, N. J. One Door from Regent Theatre Tel. Passaic 547-M Opp. Erie Depot Telephone Passaic 2684 J. K. APPLEBAUM DR. JOSEPH CADOR Successor to Eugene Richter Surgeon Dentist Druggist 270 PARKER AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. 270 PARKER AVENE, CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 2875 Telephone Passaic 726-R STEIN’S SHOP :: Corsets DR. JOSEPH B. JUST Infants’ and Children’s Wear Surgeon Dentist 30 LEXINGTON AVE, PASSAIC, N. J. DAYTON AVENUE (Cor. Lake Avenue) CLIFTON, N. J. Clifton tKrust Company CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY W. E. HUGHEY, President GEO. F. SCHMIDT, Vice-President ADRIAN WENTIK, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer Telephone Passaic 2067 A. LEVY Hardware and Plumbing 224 DAYTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. L. GOLDSTEIN Fine Groceries 256 THIRD STREET, CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 3129-R JOHN PERINI S. FRUMIN Butcher and Grocer 29 EAST CLIFTON AVENUE Ladies’ and Gent’s Furnishings and Dry Goods CLIFTON, N. J. 691 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 1925 A. BASIE :: Grocer PONTIER’S SCHOOL SHOES Give Good Service COR. DE MOTT AVE. and FOURTH ST. COR. MAIN AND CLIFTON AVENUES CLIFTON, N. J. CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 2588 THE BIG STORE ON THE CORNER H. KARP BERDAN’S Passaic Pickle Works Passaic’s Leading Home 184-188 HIGHLAND AVENUE PASSAIC, N. J. Furnishers MAIN AVE. AND WASHINGTON PLACE PASSAIC, N. J. THE SPORT SHOP is the name of the only exclusive Sporting Goods Store in Passaic The Best in Athletic Goods Fishing Tackle, Bicycles and Cameras,Guns and Ammuni- tion is to be found there 639 MAIN AVENUE PASSAIC, N. J. Laue’s Ice Cream Parlor 94 LAKEV1EW AVENUE CLIFTON, N. J. Fred I.aue, Jr., Manager Compliments of a Friend Telephone Passaic 1251 Miller Music House Sheet Music and Musical Instruments for Orchestra or Band. Musical Merchandise 253 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, N. J. Near Paterson Street Telephone Passaic 2278 AGNELLO BROS. First Class Tonsorial Parlor Haircutting Specialists If my work is satisfactory, tell your friends; if not, tell us 236 DAYTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. JOSEPH HOLLENDER Dry Goods 70 CENTER STREET, CLIFTON, N. J. If you want a good Cooling Drink or a tasty Fruit Sundae, go to LAUE’S STORES 683 Main Avenue and 94 Lakeview Avenue, Clifton, N. J. DANIEL W. BLACKLOCK The Music Shop 674 Main Avenue, Clifton, N. J. Telephone Passaic 2168 S. KING Confectionery and Ice Cream Distributor of Horton’s Ice Cream Full Line of Fine Chocolates 123' 2 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Corner Passaic Avenue DELICATESSEN STORE If you deal with us, you’re sure of getting your money’s worth J. M. PETERS, Proprietor Telephone Passaic 716 Tel. Passaic 2827 Auto Accessories ERNEST HUBINGER Hardware CLIFTON PHARMACY W. C. Burger, Proprietor Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Builders’ Hard- ware, Garden Implements 709 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Corner Clifton Avenue 715 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. SHOP IN CLIFTON Telephone Passaic 2490 AUGUST J. STOLZ :: Florist Cut Flowers. Funeral Designs a Specialty 683 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Tel. Passaic 2704 Landscape Architect J. MULLER Fancy and Staple Groceries MONTCLAIR AVENUE ALBION PLACE. N. J. ROGER NEWS AGENCY Newsdealers and Stationers 717 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of ALBION MARKET Domestic and Imported Groceries W. Ricker, Proprietor Tel. Passaic 1738-M Special Delivery B. J. FRIEDMAN A. FLORIO Confectionery and Cigars Fancy Fruit and Vegetable Market 943 MAIN AVENUE, PASSAIC, N. J. 703 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Telephone Passaic 3131 DUFFUS SCHEEL Compliments of the Real Estate and Insurance ARROW MARKET 701 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. List Your Property with us if You Want to Sell. Money to Loan The Home Underwriters, N. Y. Telephone Passaic 7 A. B. TAPPEN, Agent MEIER THOBURN Real Estate and Insurance Scranton Coal Yards: D. L. W. R. R. 723 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Office: 709 Main Ave., Cor. Clifton Ave. Compliments of BUFFONE’S Electric Shoe Repairing Shop PHILIP NOSHER 699 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. John H. van der Gevel Wenteler Groceries and Delicatessen Compliments of Fruits and Vegetables Dry Goods and Notions Prompt Delivery of Goods. Phone Orders given prompt attention. Tel. 3203 DR. E. W. BANCROFT PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY 57 BARKLEY AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. tKfje Original ©oil’s hospital H. CANTIUS, Proprietor Doll Repairing of any kind. Best workmanship guaranteed A fine line of New Dolls and Doll Carriages We also do ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at reasonable prices 106 BROADWAY, PATERSON, N. J. Cor. Church Street Compliments of a Friend Compliments of MR. J. ENTIN 264 PARKER AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of MAIN BARBER SHOP Electric Face Massage 652 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Tom J. Cantone, Proprietor Telephone Passaic 2342 JOSEPH BROS. Clothiers and Haberdashery Classy Clothes for Careful Beaux 48 SECOND STREET, PASSAIC, N. J. We Want You to Try Vivian’s French Made Ice Cream Made in a Licensed Creamery JOHN VIVIAN “Bella Venezia” 38 ACKERMAN AVE., CLIFTON, N. J. Tel. Passaic 279 Notary Public Telephone Passaic 2184 ALEXANDER M. SMITH STEENLAND’S MARKET Undertaker and Embalmer Meat and Fish 134 PASSAIC AVENUE, Cl.IFTON, N. J. My Personal Attention Given to All Calls 689 MAIN AVENUE, Cl.IFTON. N. J. Compliments of A. G. PONTIER P. J. McGrory, Manager JAS. BUTLER GROCERY CO. 699 MAIN AVENUE, Cl.IFTON, N. J. Poultry Supplies Feed, Floppers, Water Fountains, etc. Hay, Grain. Straw 19« DE MOTT AVENUE. CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of MR. LEONARD BELLIN Compliments of 716 MAIN AVENUE, Cl.IFTON, N. J. A FRIEND Compliments of CHAS. ARGANER The Greater New York Furniture Co. The Leading Clifton Tailor 680 MAIN AVENUE. PASSAIC, N. J. PATRONIZE HOME TRADE Tel. Passaic 3171 Special Delivery JOSEPH MESSINEO WILLIAM STULL CO. Fancy Fruit and Vegetable Delicatessen and 1 able Luxuries Market Home Cooking a Specialty 6S1 AtAIN AVENUE. CLIFTON, N. J. 685 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. Compliments of the Class of June, 1919 Compliments of the Class of June, 1920 Compliments of the Class of February, 1921 Compliments of the Class of June, 1921 Compliments of the Class of February, 1922 Compliments of the Class of June, 1922 Compliments of the Class of February, 1923 Compliments of the Athletic Association 1 H IWeORDfNPWSS