Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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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

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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 R E F L E Cl OR C L1 FT O N HIGH SCHOOL I E 11 R U A R Y. 19 2 .» 1-Y-NOTES The Clifton Hi-Y Club was organized April 11, 1924. Thomas Brown was the founder. The meetings are held at the . M. C. A. elub rooms every Friday evening at 7:45 o’clock. Mr. Bratton, secretary of the Boys’ department, is the Y. M. C. A. adviser. Mr. Nichols is the faculty adviser. The Hi-Y Club was chosen by the charter members as the type of elub best suited to the interests of a school boy. 1 he pur- pose i; to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character. The slogan is Clean Living, Clean Speech, Clean Sport, and Clean Scholarship. It stands for character and not creed. Every boy who wants to stand for the best things should join, and lend his support to the elimination of the worst and the cultivation of the best in school and community life. With this ideal the charter members founded the club. Popular organizers were invited to the meet- ings. They gave talks on the qualities requisite for a firm foundation. These talks helped to plan appropriate meetings for the new season. The initial Hi-Y meeting of the new season was held on November 7, 1924. The election of officers was the first move. Thomas Brown was unanimously elected President; Louis Cross, Vice President; George Kulick, Treas- urer; and John Dobol Secretary. A social committee was appointed consisting of Wilbur Stevens, George Kulick, and Robert Caverley. William Kupper was made publicity agent. The membership committee consisted of William Conriolly, Marius Celentano, and Cyrus Draper. The president outlined the work of the new term. The constitution was reviewed and amended. There have been several meetings, at which times interesting topics had been selected by the members for discussion. Vocational Guid- ance was the first subject chosen. Mr. Bratton was the leader. Mr. Parker, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., led a discussion on Good Sportsmanship. Mr. Mormon, from the Brook- lyn Navy Yard Y. M. C. A., led a discussion on Logical Thinking. Much enthusiasm has been shown in the discussions, and they have been both profitable and pleasant. On November 28, 1924, a real program was arranged. The usual path of conducting the meeting was left, and invitations were extend- ed to the girls of the school to attend this meet- ing. Through the efforts of Mr. Mormon, a well known speaker from New York, a fine group of entertainers was secured. Miss Manilla, better known as the “Nightingale of the “Navy ’ sang popular numbers. Miss Weeks, a juvenile ballet danseuse and singer, was also greatly appreciated. Mr. Pinpston, renowned for the saving of Locatclli and his crew, told of this incident in a very modest and interest- ing manner. Mr. Mormon with his splendid address completed the program. Refreshments followed the program. Four delegates represented the Club at the State Older Boys’ Conference held on De- cember 5, ( and 7. They were Thomas Brown, Robert Coverlev, George Kulick, and John Dobol. Over seven hundred boys from the whole state convened at the new Y. M. C. A. in Jersey City. The purpose of the Conference was to bring together older boys from fifteen to twenty years of age who were interested in, and capable of, Christian leadership; also to bring together men interested in this work with boys for inspiration and discussion, in order to strengthen and extend the organization through- out the State. The acquired knowledge from this conference will be instrumental in the achievement of this universal purpose. The membership committee urges the fel- lows of the three upper classes of the High School to come to the next meeting. They desire your support in carrying out their pur- pose. Come out to the meetings and get ac- quainted with each other. PAGE TWENTY-FOUR