Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1924 CLIFTON 20—PATERSON 0 The Red and Black clad lads of Paterson High were crushed by an overwhelming score for the Maroon’s fifth straight win of the sea- son. Vine Chimenti and Art Argauer got off some splendid gains through the Paterson defense. John Mikulick “found” himself in this fray and played a great defensive and offensive game at right end. Phil De Lorenzo did great work at his regular tackle post. THE NORWOOD GAME Norwood evened up the series with our grid team by defeating the Maroon in a return game at Norwood. Fully six thousand people wit- nessed the interesting inter sectional clash be- tween the two schools, the final score being 14-3. Vine Chimenti picked up a fumble on his five yard line and tore ninety-five yards for a touch- down, in the first period, but the officials did not allow it because of alleged clipping on the part of one of the Clifton men. This action was deplorable, for it took all the fight out of our eleven, and Norwood had things pretty well her own way after they scored a touchdown im- mediately following the penalty. Norwood had scored a second touchdown, and it looked as if the Maroon and Gray would go without a score for the first time since foot- ball has been played at our school, when Vine Chimenti saved the day by booting a forty-five yard drop-kick between the uprights for the three points, which saved Clifton’s record. Vine never did get proper credit for the re- markable kick, and we believe this is the first time that the facts have been made known. Captain “Bud” Dower played a wonderful game for Norwood. He was their main offensive strength, while he was equally as proficient in tackling our red-jerseved lads and returning punts. Besides Chimenti, who played his best game of the season in the Norwood fracas. Art Argauer, Phil De Lorenzo, Ernie Reid, and George Barna showed some of their old form, the others playing an entirely different brand of ball from that shown in previous contests. The Line-ups: CLIFTON NORWOOD E. Reid Left End Allen L. De Lorenzo Left Tackle . McDonough Wasdyke Hansen Left Guard Young Center Thomas Plog Right Guard Karsh is P. De Lorenzo Right Tackle Bunnv Nieoll Right End McLean Chimenti Quarter Back Drummv Argauar, Capt. Left Half Back Flaherty De Luca Right Half Back Spierdowis Barna Full Back . Dow’er, Capt. Substitutions: Clifton: Kuzmick for Young, Mikulick for McFerran, Puzio for De Luca. A. L. T. INTERCLASS FOOTBALL In order to uncover promising material, Coach Hurlbert started interclass football this season. The Freshman and Juniors formed groups of players, many of whom will surely get positions on next year’s team. The Sopho- mores and Seniors did not have teams this year but will probably turn out strong crews next year. The Freshmen, however, showed the most talent in the gentle game of cripple and be crippled. They defeated the Juniors by the score of G-0, but lost a 13 to 0 game to the second team. The Juniors also dropped a 14 to 0 game to the seconds. Some players who have shown great form are Memoli, Abel, Caverly, Menegus, Scibior, Hall, Ilaage and Poles. W. KUPPER PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON H I C. H SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1524 THAT NORWOOD TRIP When we fellows left Clifton, we knew we were on our way to Norwood, and we knew that we were to play a game of football, but did we know what kind of a time we should haver Some fellows were beginning to de- scribe the trip before we had started, and it wasn’t a very pleasant description either,. How surprised those fellows must have been when they actually had experienced the going to Nor- wood. On our way to New York, every fellow did his best to enjoy himself, and on the boat—will anyone of us forget that boat ride?—We did everything but steer or send a wireless message. Somehow’ or other, the outlook for a good time in Norwood could not settle itself in the minds of the boys. Golly, how could anyone expect to enjoy himself in a rival and strange towrn? So the foremost thought in the minds of the group from Clifton was “be merry w’hile you may,” and we wfere. It is perfectly safe to say that the captain of the Lexington will not for- get the passengers he had on the night of November 29, 1923. We first began to scent a feeling contrary to that which we had prepared ourselves for while still some miles from the Norwood sta- tion. All along the way as we sped by in the train, people were waving to us, expecting us, greeting us. Imagine, w’e were recognized as though there had been but one coach to the train, and w’e were the only passengers. It was a misty day, with a continual drizzle, —weather to match our mood. But, somehow, the mood began to change. We couldn’t help it, for there at the little station we w’ere met, not by a few persons closely connected with the coming game, but by a gathering that would make the President himself jealous. Yes Sir, there they were, men, women, girls, boys, dogs —everyone soaked to the skin, but with a shout of greeting on his lips that sent one, two- dozens of thrills through us. We were entertained in homes —. And the people there? Words fail to describe their hospitality. Those wrho are unfortunate enough to have missed the trip and the game, are indeed very unfortunate. The only way to appreciate fully what was done for us is to have been there. Their Prom was arranged so that w’c should be able to attend it as honored guests. The hall was tastefully decorated with streamers of the “blue and white” of Norwood, and the “maroon and gray” of Clifton. A large Nor- wood banner was on one side of the balcony, and a Clifton banner on the opposite. You don’t know how beautiful vour school colors look, until you’ve seen them in a strange town. There w’ere the “maroon and gray”—our colors, think of it—our colors sharing half the honors with the “blue and wdiite” of Norwood. Never before had the “maroon and gray” caught the eye so appealing as w’hcn it was placed beside the “blue and wdiite.” Here and there about the floor and balcony were the Clifton boys. Everyone knew them, for they wrore the colors on their arms, and how they enjoyed “showing them off” to the—er— w’ell—people. And w'e w’ere introduced to the matrons by the ushers. Say, Clifton isn’t the only place where there are nice girls—. It w’as a case of love at first sight—all of us just fell in love—with the town, of course—, we enjoyed that Prom so much. The dancing was preced- ed by a grand march. Some of the fellows took part in it, but the others were sin', perhaps. It was very disappointing to have to be in bed by 10 o’clock, but orders are orders. However, we made up for that the next night. Just as their Prom had been arranged to suit the occasion, so had the football banquet. And when we left Clifton, we had complained that we would miss a turkey dinner. Well, we didn’t; we were all satisfied. During the din- ner we were entertained by two singers from Boston, and by an orchestra. The meal was over all too soon—for the football players at least—but we enjoyed the after-dinner speech- es. How wonderful it was to sec a silver loving cup presented to the Norwood football team by our squad. And how wonderful it was for Norwood to present us with gold football medals. It seemed more like gathering of Nor- wood enthusiasts, and not at all like a gathering from two rival towns, so splendid was the feel- ing towards each other. Perhaps some of the Clifton fellows forgot that they were not from Norwood, so earnestly did they join in the cheering and singing that followed each speech. After the tables had been cleared, the danc- ing began. Some of the boys didn’t dance. But that didn’t spoil their good time. In fact, it was difficult to find any wearers of the “maroon and gray” armbands who weren’t occupied, they were so completely surrounded by Nor- wood—er—misses. We were happy. No order such as had been given the previous evening would he given that night. Bed at 10 o’clock!. Why, that was unthought of. Well, the boys couldn’t have had much sleep anyhow for we left next morning at eight, and we weren’t alone at the station either. PAGZ TH ItTY