Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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THE REFLECTOR VW IW FROM THE EASY CHAIR This is a fine, fine chair in which to become wrapped in one's thoughts, but I'll try hard not to become twisted in che thoughts, and maybe you'll know what I'm talking about in my -3- delirium. HO-HUM! I hear Mrs. Sears, our former teacher, has been blessed with a baby boy. A hearty cry from our ranks of Good Luck, Mr. and Mrs. Sears. Many missed the pleas- ai ant disposition of one of the most popular teachers in the school when Mrs. Sears, CMiss Mildred Peter- sonj , left school for a domestic career. We are glad to hear that she is very happy in her present station in life. Laurels for our good friend, Marvin Eberling, that genial Reflector stamp salesman. The hardy fellow is very active in motorboat racing, winning wide attention in the annual races at Albany. Quote the local newspaper: Marvin Eberling won wide attention in his feats until he cracked up at Lake Hopatcong last year. Something ought to be done about the telephone calls from the office to the classrooms. When a person is called to the office, he trembles all over until he gets to the office and has the interview over with. Gver the phone, they should say whether or not the fellow or girl is in any trouble. It would certainly relieve the minds of those wanted. But on second thought, shouldn't the person himself know whether he has done something wrong? We graduating Seniors, just as other Seniors in the past, have been accused of being Know-it-allsf' just like that. It has always been the custom for everyone to say that a Senior can't be told anything. This term, we grant you something. We may know our English, our mathematics, our French and Spanish, but we,ll listen to anyone who can tell us where we can get a job. Twenty-six

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THE REFLECTOR vu - f on this assistance the most substantial, and probably the most interesting, part of their High School life. SOMETHING NECESSARY What this school needs, say the bicycle riders, is a shack for our bikes. Righto! Some sort of a shed is really necessary for the boys who come to school on bicycles. After all, busses don't come to the High School from everywhere, and, for some of the fellows, it is necessary to come to school on a bicycle. Some boys who take the bus would much prefer coming to school on their bikes, but they can't afford to take the chance on having them stolen. If a shed were built, these persons could be saved the fare, and it would be much more convenient. They would not have to get up a certain time in the morning, they would take no chances on being late, and their own pleasure also means something. The cost of a shed of this sort would not be too much. We are no bidders for the job, and so we needn't venture a price. Inasmuch as the structure is not to be the eighth wonder of the world, or anything like it, it is within reason that it could not cost a fortune. Here's a thought. just as was once the case with locker keys Ca thing that has been done away with by the advent of combination locksj , a price could be charged each user of the shed for the use of a key. The boys have a mutual interest-that is, to prevent bicycles from being stolen. Therefore, there would be no thefts from within the school. Once we had wooden racks for the bicycles. There Was a slit into which a wheel of the bicycle was inserted, and anyone who wanted to steal the thing would have to take the stand and another dozen bicycles on his back. As the stands aged and fell apart, they were not replaced, and the fellows had to lock the wheels without attachment to anything else. Naturally, the crook could easily carry the bike away and file off the lock later. Since the last vestiges of the racks vanished, there were several instances of trouble concerning the theft of bikes. With a nominal sum to start things going, the building of a shed would become a realization. It is sure to pay for itself in time. 0 Twenty-five

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THE REFLECTOR WI IN Senior's scene twenty-five or less years from now: Ah, son, so you're taking Democracy now. You're taking up the history of Clifton? That's ine! Ch, you're studying about the change from the councilmanic to city manager form of government back in 1934. Yes, I was just about to graduate from Clifton High School when that change came about. I'll tell you about it .... Ways and means of making money for the Senior classes and other organizations in our school have lapsed. What's wrong? No ideas? A major plan I'm thinking of right now is that Clifton Night Revue. Quite a sum of money was realized on the affair, and I thought it was decided that it be an annual presentation. The Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation was in charge of it, but it was to be put into the hands of the General Organization. The proceeds of the yearly affair could then be distributed evenly among the active and Worthy groups of the school. But first we need an active G. O. Behold the New Reflector! We who have put into effect this new type of Reflector sincerely hope you enjoy it. Due to the unusual success of the Reflections Department's contest, you have a bigger and better humor section. See the action pictures in the Sport Section, and read something new in School Activities. Spend an enjoyable reading hour with the enjoyable stories and poems in the Literary Section. Warning to future graduates.-Make your plans for a graduation trip far, ever so far, in advance to insure a good trip. Don't be like us at present. Besides the trip itself, take some advice from those who know: Pay the class dues during the term, and avoid the last minute rush at the end of the semester to get this and that paid. What's this we hear about abolishment of marks? It seems that in certain places, the absence of marks for the pupils has increased their in- terest for the subjects due to the fact that they worry less about the abstract value of their learning. If such a plan Were to be adopted by schools, there would probably be many who would appreciate it. How- ever, there is a catch. The teacher quizzes you nevertheless, and at the end of the term, he is the one to judge Whether or not you are capable of advancement. You receive a note at the end of the semester as to passiing or failing. It's not a bad idea, but, like everything else, it has its au ts. Goodby, C. H. S.! Twenty-seven