Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

Page 23 text:

THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1924 fellow he used to go around with—what was his name, Helen? Kiel? Oh yes, Joe Kiel,—I was always afraid that he would do him no good. Helen:—Oh, Maurice, pardon me, but what is that colored paper you’re holding? Karp:—Oh, this is an announcement which bears the names of one or two of our former classmates. (He unfolds pamplet). A. T.:—(Reads) “Adjectives Cannot De- scribe the Marvelous Performance of the Twin Stars, Dc Mattia and Kiel.” To be presented for the two hundredth time at the Bijou Thea- tre, Main Clifton Avenues, Greater Clifton. Karp:—They bring the house down every night with their original act as two tramps who disguise themselves as millionaires. Their antics are worth going a mile to see. B. J.:—And do you remember when they were in the Senior play? That must have given them the courage to make an act of their own. Karp: It beats old Harry how many of the February 1924 Class settled down in Clifton after all their wild talk about Alaska, China, etc. Hobby Clough is at present the Director of Physical Education in the Schools of Greater Clifton, and has developed a basketball team that is famous all over the world. It is the Clough System, all his own, which has brought him this success. M. Hagens:—There you are again. It simp- ly shows that one does not have to know how to play in order to teach the game. Karp:—Here is a picture of Joe Kuzmick. You notice he’s the Chief of Police out there, while the other day when I dropped in to Mike Amato’s Barber Shop—yes, he’s a regular bar- ber now—I met quite a crowd having their hair trimmed up. Mike has a following of the feminine sex that no barber in Clifton can ever equal. H. Stewart:—But what about Georgette Con- nors? What does she do? Karp:—Oh, just as a pastime she conducts a school of music in a studio in the Silverstein Apartments. (Silverstein inherited a fortune from a distant relative and put up these modern apartments). The Connors Music Conserva- tory is a flourishing affair and is considered very exclusive. M. Hagens:—Can you beat that? I thought that Georgette was surely going to stand before the preacher with a certain member of the class- A. T.:—(Looking at newspaper boy just brought up). I’ve still got the old habit of look- ing at the sport page first, and the rest follows. B. J.:—(Looking over shoulder) Al, who’s picture is that, the one of that fellow Irolding a bat ? A. T.:—Believe me or not that’s Emil Bondi- nell, “the mite wonder” from the Sticks, who’s made good in three years of major baseball with the Washington Club, owned by Herman ittig. H. Stewart:—Just like good old Wittig. though. Remember the time we had getting him away from Washington? So he’s settled there now, is he? Karp:—Yes, I had heard of Herm and “Bijoe” before. Incidentally, it was Herm who sent me news of the only two members of the class we haven’t accounted for, Helen Bruycre and Albert Katterman. Katterman is working on a new book the title of which, according to Herm Wittig, is “Four Years and a Trip— (iratis.” Helen is still living in Clifton, work- ing and saving her money. A. T.:- There’s one of our class whom you’ve all forgotten, Jimmy Austin. H- Stewart: -Oh, the duke! A. T.:—Yes, but duke no longer. It’s Sir James Fitzroy Austin, member of Parliament, and very happily married to Lady Sylvia Man- ners. B. J.:—Oh, I remember her; she visited someone in Clifton once. H. Stewart:—And I thought she hailed from Montclair. A. T.:—Well, the frock coat he wears now plain. Her father inherited a title and fortune— B- J.:—Yes, and Jimmy saw his chance A. T.:—Well, the frock coat he wears now hides his limbs anyway. How ’bout a walk on the promenade deck, ladies? (All exit). ELIZABETH JORDAN ALLAN TUMARKIN THE CLASS WILL We, the class of February 1924: being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and realizing that our happy career in Clifton High School is about to end, do make and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. First—To our Principal and teachers we bequeath our sincere appreciation for all they have done for use since our entrance into this institution. Second—We, the class of February 1924, wish to make special bequests to the next gradu- ating class and hope they will be accepted in the same manner in which they are given: Joe Kuzmick consents to leave his love for policemen in general to Angus Gordon and PAGE TWENTY-ONE

Page 22 text:

THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1924 ized, and through the efforts of our sponsor, M iss Clarice Smith, and the co-operation of the class, we at last saw a bright light guiding us to- ward the city of our dreams. Thus we end our sojourn here. Of the fifty- two eager children twenty-five are graduating. We hope that we have a place in the memories of our Principal and teachers as being a class worthy of graduating honors. ELIZABETH JORDAN THE PROPHECY. Place:—The Dock of the Red Star Steam- ship Company. Time:—1934 or thereabouts. Enter:—Betty Jordan. B. J.:—I wonder how long before the boat leaves. (Suddenly looks up at sound of familiar voice). B. J.:—Well, I'll be— Allan Tumarkin (talking to customs officer). When you arc through counting my collars for the third time, will you please give me a signal? Pm taking a short stroll. (Sees Betty—mutual start of surprise). B. J.:—A1 Tumarkin! A. L.:—Well, well, shades of C. H- S.—Bet- ty .Iordan in the flesh. B. J.:—Ton my word—what breeze drew you in? A. T.:—The good old Erie, my dear Bet. How’s tricks? B. J.:—Oh, not so bad. I’m with the Arns- worth Producing Company, you know. Going to “deah old London” at present to put across Raymond Pitchhock’s latest vehicle, ‘‘The San- dals of 1934.” “But what’s the good word hack in Clifton?” A. T.:—I can’t say, Betty, but I have heard that some great and wonderful changes have taken place since I left the town to become the editor of the Rockford Daily Press, up in Maine. I always did have a soft spot in my heart for New England after that Norwood trip about 10 years ago. But it’s time to start up the gangplank, isn’t it? Let’s move- (They ascend the gangplank). A. T.:—Here, porter, the bags. B. J.:—Sav, isn’t that Mario Sala? A. T.:—(Calls Sala back) So you’re lugging trunks, eh Mario?—and I thought you’d be a professor for sure. Sala:—Oh, this is just temporary. Pm doing this work on a debt I owe to the Chief Engineer. A. T.:—The Chief? Sala:—Sure. Herb Uhlig. Remember? B. J.:—Al, lend me your specs, will you? I think Pm seeing things. A. T-:—What’s the trouble now? (Sees Betty embracing tall young woman) B. J.:—Al, here’s another long lost member of the class, Helen Stewart herself, and she’s a full fledged prima donna now. A. T.:—And isn’t that Marie Hagens coming toward us? Helen:—Yes, Marie is the social secretary to “Carmen De Las Meras”—that’s me, if you please. Remember Geraldine Gaede? Well, she’s on the entertainment program downstairs in the salon. She sings and plays all the old favorites. A. T.:—Excuse me, ladies, but Pm going down for a smoke. (To himself)—Reminds me of that line in our Senior play “All Hens!” (As he lights his cigarette he encounters gaze of interested party seated in one of the lounge chairs). A. T.:—Sav, is this another dream? Murray Karp! Shake, old man! I heard of your suc- cess back home. Congrats, lots of them. Karp:—Yes, Al, ’tis sad but true. Passaic could not stand the ceaseless bombarding of letters to the newspapers by some of our loyal Cliftonites and was forced to acknowledge de- feat. Passaic is no more. It is Greater Clifton now and modest me is the City Manager of the whole thing. A. T.:—Glad to hear it, Murray. Always felt you could handle a big thing like that, especially after the way you managed the af- fairs of the class. Some of the girls are up on deck. I promised to return immediately. Come along. (General rejoycing. All sit down). A. T.:—Tell the girls about the new Clifton High School, Murray. Karp:—It’s great, girls. I’ll tell you a little about it. The fourth wing has just been added, and a new Stadium built. The other one, built by Doherty, as you know, is now used for base- ball. B. J-:—I 11 bet some of our class mates are teachers now. Karp:—Yes, Tanette Tanis is head of the French Department, Ethel Schmidt metes out Latin prose, while Margarit Csik is a second “Prof” Derr. A great help to Mr. Nutt, who is still principal, is Pete Kievit. Petie is the vice-principal, and woe to the tallest senior even who is late to school, though Kievit has not grown much more all these years. M. Hagens:—I m glad he’s in good companv at last. I was always afraid that the short, fat PAGE TWENTY

Page 24 text:

THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1924 Stanley Burgraaf. Emil Bondinell bequeaths his sportsmanship to Joe Puzio and John Mikulik to help them be- come our future high school stars. Mike Amato has finally consented to part with his sharpie air, and wishes to leave it to Frank Shershin and Irvin Quackenbush, hoping they will not abuse it. Herbert Uhlig, the senior Steinmetz, has been pursuaded to leave a little of his superfluous scientific knowledge to Paul Erber and Joseph McFerran- Albert Katterman leaves his immaculate hair comb to Frances Raynor and Nora Filkin— Keep on the good work, girls. Sam Silverstein wills his reserved manner to C. Hohenstein and Anita (Sonny.) McLain. “Al” Tumarkin bequeaths his ability at news- paper write-ups to “Al” Moro and Chris Plog, to help our future Reflectors to be a success. Helen Bruyere and Jimmie Austin have en- tered into partnership in their bequeaths. Since Helen and Jimmie with their ridiculousness are our class comedians, and since they have de- cided that in their future occupations they will not use this ability, they gladly will their sense of humour to Martha Thomas, Ruth Nymark and Mike Frost to be equally divided among them. Helen Stewart, better known as “Miss Bob White,” wills her sweetness of manner to Thyra Anderson, Frances Werkeley and Helen Dixon, for “to them that hath shall be given.” Elizabeth Jordan gives her ability to remain slendor to Cecelia Hillman and Agnes Bartho- lomew. Confidentially, now, we all prefer Cel and Agnes as they are. Marie Hagens wills her remarkable ability to interest herself in business matters and still re- tain that angelic facial expression to Marie Schiedemann and Tena Scaletta. And here's our little Ethel Schmidt offering to give something. Seeing Thomas Balliman, George Jackson and Sam Weiss evidently in distress, she thoughtfully divides her studious- ness among them to help enable them to gradu- ate in June. Georgette Connors has finally consented to will David McLean her permanent wave, but only after Dave had entreated her to do so. She also thoughtfully bequeaths her ability to carry on animated conversation to Grace Taylor- (Grace is really proficient in this art, but she’s bashful). “Jerry” Gaede wills her basketball ability to Marian Gansereit and Madelyn Anthony to help furnish the future Girls’ Basketball Team with material. Little Tanette Tanis, who is very clever at holding her sense of humor for the privacy of her heart, wills that same ability to Alice Mc- Ferran and Majorie Grossman. Marie Dudasik offered to will her ability to make herself easily understood in a crowd to Hildreth Austin and Mary Frankovic. Hildreth and Mary may use this ability or not, just as it pleases them- Murray Karp reluctantly gives his marvelous waltzing ability to Al DeLuca, and also to Thomas Pontier. Since Maurice is quite a de- bater he consents to give his “gift of gab” to John Kirchoff. Margaret Csik leaves her newly acquired clear pronunciation to Harry Kincaid. We all hope Harry profits by it. Marius DeMattia leaves his stage ability to Elsie Kallen and Ruth Guilfoyle to help them make their senior play a success. Robert Clough desires to leave his success at bluffing to Harry Kincaid (without the know'- ledge of the teachers). «Joe Kiel bequeaths his remarkable musical ability to Anna Barsar, Jeanette Fulton, and Alfred Hess. Mario Sala wills his refined dignity to Elvera Swanson to help her on to her goal as a Societv Belle. Herman Wittig leaves his vitality and energy to Harold Haas, hoping he will profit by it. We Hereby Appoint: Our worthy and be- loved principle, Mr. Walter F. Nutt, to be ex- ecutor of this, our last will and testament. In Witness Whereof: We have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals, this twenty-fourth day of January, in the year one thousand and nine hundred and twenty-four. The February Class of 1924. GEORGETTE CONNORS MARIE HAGENS “ALL THINGS COME—” With a thought well back in our minds re- lative to “Things hard striven for are always the most enjoyed,” we embarked for the citv of our dreams, Washington, D. C. (a dream hav- ing its origin about four years back). It seemed to us that w’e had barely started when Philadelphia was announced. The stop over and tour through the Quaker City simp’y added a zest to our rapidly developing historic- al taste. Meanwhile Independence Hall, that fine old monument to American patriotism, fur- nished direct evidence to Joe Keil that while it “wasn’t cracked when it told it,” the bell which had tolled on July 4, 1770, has since developed a bad split. PAGE TWENTY'-TWO