Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUA R Y. 9 2 5 DOINGS OF THE ARTS CLUB Well, well! Look at this splendid record. The Arts Club, better known as Clifton High's Baby Industry, certainly did start the school year right five months ago. School wTas hardly under way when a call was sounded from Room 22. It was the well-known voice of Miss Clarice Smith summoning together the members of her faithful clan at the first Arts Club meet- ing of the new term. At that meeting a board of directors was appointed and plans for ac- tivities were discussed. Everyone worked hard during the next few weeks and the results were first seen at a so- cial held one evening at Miss Smith’s home. The members of the Arts Club and their friends who attended the party cannot but admit that the high school has some wonderful talent. During this time another division of the club was not idle—far from it! On the after- noon of November 18, an interesting entertain- ment was given by the dramatic section, under the leadership of Miss Smith. We were all de- lighted by the ballet presented by eight girls in striking Russian costume. Following the folk dance wrere three one-act plays given in the order in which they are named: “Spreading the News,” by Lady Gregory, “The Trysting Place,” by Booth Tarkington, and “A Pot of Broth,” by William Butler Yeats. They were well-acted and, we’ll all agree, very funny. All who witnessed Lady Gregory’s Irish comedy “Spreading the News” will remember the remarkable deafness of Mrs. Tarpey (Bet- ty Lambertson), and the sorrow shown by Mrs. Fallon (Marion Hanna), regarding her unfor- tunate spouse (Louis Cross). We must remem- ber also the pompous ability of the English magistrate (Walter Mattheiss) and his assist- ant (Bromley). As for Booth Tarkington’s comedy “The Trysting Place,”—that was nothing short of a masterpiece! We can never forget that spirit of never-say-die plainly shown by each mem- ber of the cast. We were all sure that when that unruly scenery took it into its hear to—but let’s forget about that. The presentation was successful anyway, for no account of hard luck could ruffle the middle-aged suitor (Wilbur Stevens), or prevent him from winning his for- mer sweetheart, Mrs. Briggs (Sadie Wilson). Young Launcelot Briggs (Warren Piaget), Spreading the News who was under the spell of the fascinating young widow (Catherine Mezzanctti), certainly knew how to use his eyes! As for the two young lovers (George Connors and Frances Haage) —need we say anything about them? The final play was “A Pot of Broth.” Irma Peters and Douglas Ungemah certainly made a wonderful Irish couple when they got started, and we must admit that the beggar would have been out of luck if they had not been so super- stitious. This entire program was so enthusiastically received by the audience that “Spreading the News” and the Russian ballet were again pre- sented at the Thanksgiving Day assembly, and “The Trysting Place” was repeated at the Christmas assembly. So we look back upon the activities of that “baby industry,” the Arts Club. Here’s to a prosperous New Year for it! Louis Cross, June, ’26 PAGE TWENTY-TWO

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THE REF I. E C T O R ( 1. 1 I T () N li I C: 11 S C II O O I. FEBRUARY. 1925 OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL At last! No longer a vision but a splendid reality! You’ve all seen the building, of course. Doesn’t it seem too good to be true? When we saw the cornerstone laid on September 20, 1924, we didn’t dream of seeing in four short months a nearly completed building—as far as the out- side is concerned. On that Saturday afternoon in September, an enthusiastic crowd of spectators took part in the fine program that had been arranged. The president of our Hoard of Education, Col- onel John II. Adamson, was the presiding offi- cer. The Reverend Arthur Dangremond gave the invocation, after which the audience joined in singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” In- spiring addresses were given by our mayor, Mr. S. Grant Thorburn, the president of the Board of Education, Colonel John II. Adamson, our county superintendent of schools, Mr. Ed- ward W. Garrison, and our city superintendent of schools, Mr. George J. Smith. Following Mr. Smith’s address, the great event—the laying of the cornerstone—took place. Weren’t we proud to see the last issue of the Reflector put in the strong box in the cornerstone! To make a long story short—the cornerstone was safely laid, and YOU will soon be in your new home. Don’t be too selfish with it because, you sec, we’re planning to hold our commence- ment exercises in the auditorium in June! M. Hanna, February ’25. THE SENIOR BAZAAR The Senior 4-1 class, under whose auspices the bazaar was held on the evenings of October 2.3 and 24, rented booths to the different class- es that desired them. The two upper floors of the school were utilized, and the rooms used as booths. The night of the bazaar found the as- sembly rooms cleared of obstructions and taste- fully decorated with Maroon and Gray stream- ers. Here the dancing proved an attraction. In adjoining booths the appetites of the hun- gry were appeased with a well-known ani- mal, and their thirsts quenched by means of punch. The Senior 4-2 class was in charge of a booth where a novel auction sale of scarfs, pictures, and knick-knacks was conducted. In the typing rooms on the lower floor refreshments in the form of ice cream, coffee, and cake were dispensed. The library was converted into a shop where fancy articles were sold by the industrious 4-1 girls. The candy kitchen, cider mill, grab-bag and fish pond all attracted their share of the throng. The carnival spirit seemed to affect every- body. Green Freshmen and solemn Seniors mingled on an equal footing. Haughty teachers descended from their thrones and entered into the festivities. Old grads were reminded of fond scenes, as they strolled through the well- known corridors, renewing old acquaintances and making new ones. Parents looked on and enjoyed themselves in the watching. Only one thing was missing—the presence of our princi- pal, Mr. Nutt, who was ill at this time. It appears that the bazaar is to be an annual event. PACE TWENTY-ONE

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON II I C II S C H O O L r Ii II K U A K V. 19 2 5 The Trusting Place The Pot of Broth THE JUNIOR PROM “I found you in Maytime One sweet golden Maytime”— These strains of music played by the Meadowbrook Orchestra stole out on the cold December air, but inside of Saint Peter’s Hall on December 12, 1924, there pervaded a verit- able spirit of “Maytime” at the Junior Prom, given jointly by the 3-1 and 3-2 classes of Clifton High School. The gracefully drooping streamers, softly shaded lights, and artistically draped window- hangings made the hall a bower of beauty. The happy laughing spirit of youthful Mavtime hovered over all. At the stroke of ten o’clock began the Grand March, led by the Presidents of the 3-1 and 4-2 classes respectively, and their partners. The bright dresses of the girls flashing through the intricate figures of the march lent added loveliness to an already lovely scene. Dainty maidens served refreshments, while Class Sponsors were here and there trying to make everyone happy. The dignity of the pat- rons and charm of the patronesses helped to make this Prom, a memorable one in the Prom, history of Clifton High. The last dance is ended. One by one the lights go out. Good-night! Good-night! rings through the frosty night. The magic hour of “Maytime” has gone and Father Time marks down, in his already crowded book, that an- other Clifton High School Junior Prom has successfully passed. Georoe R. Connors, Jr., June ’26. PAGE TWENTY-THREE