Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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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

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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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T II E !( E F LETT () l( ( L I I T O N II I c; II s c H o o L V E I! R r A R Y. 9 2 5 The following are members: Thomas Brown Louis Cross George Kuliek Marius Celentano Joseph I)e Rose Joseph Jehl William Connolly Robert Caverley George Connors Stephen Soltis VVi 11 iatn I)obbelaar Peter Wilhowsky Cyrus Draper Wilfrid Mencgus Joshua Fronipkin Riidol))h Sehram Abe Rutberg Aldo Constantin Arthur Levine Eugene Pellegrine Edwin Hall Saul Entin Aldo Sala John De Vries Rudolph Hassett Frank Polphemus David Nadell William Kupper Eugene Kuzmiak John Dobol Nie k Persel Wilbur Stevens name added to this list .John Doboi,, Secretary, '25. Jack Schiedemann Why not have your for the next report? THI'i IS THf REFLECTOR STAFF AFTER THE ISSur !f COMPLETE. THEY HAKE am APPEAL TO THE {STUDENTS NEW MATERIAL BuT--’‘lT DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING — Qrwt on. tke Glee SHE . I'm told ♦Kat you love music. HE •• Ve»; but never mind; Keep on GRAND OPERA SOON At last! A chorus has been started in Clif- ton High—a real honest-to-goodness school chorus, with a music instructor, assistants, and all. This is something brand new in our school, and we are grateful to those who made it pos- sible. The chorus meets every Wednesday at Thorburn’s Hall. At present the chorus is talking up several songs in preparation for the June commencement. It is true that we have the Girls’ Glee Club, which has given us some fine programs, but we must remember that the boys ought to have a “voice” in music affairs too. An idea has just occurred to me! With the chorus under Miss McQuillian’s splendid super- vision, with the stage ability of the Arts Club, and with our future Paderewski and Paganini, Mr. Kuzmiak and Mr. Kupper respectively, we may soon have grand opera all of our own. C. Mkzzanette, June ’25. Son—“I got a hundred in two subjects. Father—“Very good. In what subjects?” Son—“50 in spelling, and 50 in arithmetic.” Purchaser “What is the charge for this battery?” Garageman—“One and one-half volts.” Purchaser—“How much is that in American money ?” Exchange. PAGE TWENTY'-FIVE