Closter High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Closter, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1952 volume:

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'fr Sis 57 Y, . X w' -' - I .- - N 3 QT dl 1 fgdfiucf- 'A-' ' ff' ,A ,A .sign 11 A 9 sr J, f.4,fs.- . .Qzff fl.n.A ,, Lil a A , 1' 'wh 5 H will , ' . W1 , X, 1 Y if sf X AL ... ,K I I Our ship of knowledge has set out to sail the seas of learning. To help us through our first phase of the long voyage, our high-school years, we must have an able captain. The captain must be interested in our activities and concerned with our success. This year we have a captain who is well qualified to pilot us. And so, we dedi- cate this first issue of The Shamrock to our new principal, Mr. Warfel. May the years of sailing be carefully naviga- ted by our skillful leader. w ij Z! X away-' MR. WILLIAM R. HANLEY: English, Sen- ior Advisorg Iona College-B.A. Colum- bia University-M.A. MRS. JOHN FQGILLESPIE: History, Sen- ior Advisorg Smith College-B.A. New York University-M.A. MISS B. B. GENNET: Shorthand, Type- writing, Office-Practiceg New York University-M.A, EDWARD F. LEICHER: Director of Mu- sicg Trenton State Teachers College B,S,, Columbia University-IxI.A. FLORENCE P, CLINE: English, Latin- Public Speakingg Northwestern Univer- sity-B.A., Montclair State Teachers Col- lege-M.A. FLORENCE A. BOGGS: Director of Artsg University of Oregon-B.A. MILDRED N, BICKLE: Home-Economics University of Nebraska-B.S. Columbia University-M.A. JOHN J. HOWARTH: Commercial De- partmentg Athleticsg Montclair State Teachers College-B.A. JOSEPH A. HOEMANN: Spanish-Social Studiesg Notre Dame University-B.A., Columbia University-M.A, PHILIP A. JANNARONE: Englishg Seton Hall University-B.S. MILDRED P. JOHANSSON: Science- Mathematicsg New York State Teachers College-B.A., Cornell University-M.A, JANE C, KARPINSKIg Mathmaticsg Col- lege of St. Elizabeth-B.A. JOAN D. MANSOURY: English-Frenchg Ohio State University-B,S. GRACE M. Mc CUNE: Librarian-Guid- anceg Denison University-Ph.B. Colum- bia University-M.A. LEONARD L, MOTT: Director of Ath- letics, Health, Physical Educationg Ith- aca College-B.S., M.S. MARION A. ROTHENBERGER: Secretary Brooklyn Secretarial School. MARGARET C. SCHNEIDER: History- Physical Educationg Montclair State Teachers College-M.A. LEONARD R, SWOPE: Industrial Artsg Newark State Teachers College-B. S. S! Y'-5 'V' in-qv '9- G Qtwm Q For a long time the students of Closter High School have been looking forward to publishing their own yearbook. After many days of deep thought and serious planning, a staff was set up to plan for the publication of this book. We decided that the book should be representative of each phase of high school life, and with this thought in mind named the yearbook the Sharnrock, which is the symbol of Closter High School, our Alrna Mater. Left to right-top row: Anne Lupardi, Nancy Adams, Richard Cogan, Dorothy Nolan, Betty Johnson, Marianne Reuten, Christine Van Satiers, Rosalie Gugger, Eleonor Fuchs, Jerry Cramer. Bottom row: Anita De Martini, Allan Geary, Mary Puglia, Guy Zeller, Gratia Stiles Editor, Eleanor Castleton, Franklin Warner, Mr. Hanley Advisor. A V W v ff J. 'L if L 1, M. 1 E 2 ,1 , J G i J' v it 0 0 60 ffdcee Q .- A LLAN GEARY President HM.. Football 11,125 Hi-Y 11, Vice President 12g Baseball 11g Wrestling 11, Basketball 11, Jr. Sr. Play 11g Operetta 11. Has a way with Mrs. Gillespie and girls in general. . .always willing to lend a helping hand. . .interested in sports. . .we won't forget that tackle in the Fort Lee game. . . plans to enter a business education, college . . Let me state. PAT SWEET Vice President Pat Tri-Hi-Y 12g Cheerleader 11,125 Class Vice President 10,12g Ir. Sr. Play 12, Beacon staff 11,12g G.A.A. 10,11,12. Attractive, petite blond: has done a good job as head of social events. . .loves gooey sundaes and collies. . .was a good Rhonda in Jr. Sr. Play. . . George . -Sf JOAN FAIRBROTHER Secretary Boob Cheerleader 11,125 Beacon staff 11,12g G.A. A. 11,125 Secretary Senior Classg Jr. Sr. Play 123 Tri-Hi-Y 12. Smallest galin the class. . .cute, peppy and aperpetual talker. . .ace French student. . . loves horse-back riding. . .remember her as Jane in Jr. Sr. Play. . .always seen with Henny and Ellie. . .plans for dramatic school . . .Mrs. Mc Cune's Secretary. 5 JOAN IRVINE Treasurer Joannie G.A.A. 10,11,12g Ir. Sr. Play prompter 12g Band 12, Treasurer of Senior Class. Main interest is to join the Air Force. . .C. H.S.flag bearer. . .speciality, knitting plaid socks. . .good bookkeeper. . .good job on finances. . .lot's of fun. LESTER ALLEN Let Basketball LV. 10,115 Operetta 115 Hi-Y- 10,115 Secretary 125 Band 10, 11,125 Orchestra 10. Good worker. . .bound to make his million. . .the ' postman always rings twice. . .easy going. . .en,royable. X, S. ia FRANCES BRAVI Fran G.A.A. lO,l1,12. Cute, pleasant and agreeable. . .plays hard at all sports. . .very talkative. . .intends to go into the business world. NANCY ADAMS Nan Orchestra 10, 11, 125 Jr. Sr. Play prompter 115 Jr. Sr. play 125 Beacon staff5 feature Editor 115 Co-editor 125 library club 10,11,125Tri-Hi-Y 11,125 yearbook 125 Operetta 11. Quiet but capable. . .a way all her own. . .musically inclined. . .wants to be a chemist. 42 3 ARLENE ANDREONI , Arlene 45354559 wf W1 M A faithful Closter fan, especially when 'I ?L'1,y,Wq it comes to basketball games. . .fun loving. . .natural curly hair is envy to WW most girls. . .favorite pastime, writing 552 Q3,Qf?,,.k9j to a sailor, v f 'A '2 2, I S, '4 HENRIETTA BULLEN Henny Secretary of S.O. 10,115 Tri-Hi-Y 125 Treasurer 115 Beacon staff 125 Cheer- leader 11, 125 G.A.A. 115 Council 125 Personality plus. . .fashion plate. . . pals with Ellie andJoan. . .loves bowl- ing. 6 DAVID CAMPBELL Dave Hi-Y 10g Chaplain-11-president-12g Class president 105 Ir. Sr. Play 1l,12g Boy's state 111 Operetta 10,11. Lively sense of humor. . .wit. . .wants to write. . .make a million. . .can't stand math. . .extemporaneous speaker . . .attitude toward girls suddenly changed. hfzifilllfiili JANET CAPONE Janet Loves the Navy . . .swell personality . . .easy to get along with. . .marvel- ous sense of humor, , ,quiet. . .good student. r D M QY I- ' 5 ff2 '1v Q. QQ f LEFFERT CARROLL Z-.I l ' Lefty ,mm 'V s.o. 10. jjzlju QQIINIVQLLI. H Shyn. . .mechanicalengineen . .ac- Mttl cepted at Stevens. . .hard worker. . . ,l x deep thinker.. . .loves to argue with QECQTS Yi? N f xiii Gillespie. . .easy to get along I me X Q ' ,...-- -Jn -f ' - .4 'is- RICHARD COGAN Rich Football Varsity 10,11,12g Basketball J.V. 10,115 Operetta 11g S.O. 10, Treasurer 11, President 12g Orchestra 10. Scholar. . .captain of the football team. . .music- piano.. .played every football game. . .B.C.S.L. football honors... .droll sense of humor. 7 173A . 4 34.1 6 ,si J, ,L ML fifwm. fc - lj Ziff! dj! ' f X. 'Q 5' lf 4 15 -1. 04.6.0 f. ELEANOR CASTLETON Snooky Band 10,11,12g Orchestra 10,11,12g Library Club 10,11,12: Beacon 11p Yearbook staff 12g Tri-Hi-Y 11,12g Spanish Club 10,115 Jr. Sr. Play Props 11,12gBergenCounty Orchestra 10,11, 12. Loves farm work. . .favorite subject, shop. . .ice skating. . .has many pen pals. . .many friends. . .swell gal. MARY DALY Mary GERALD CRAMER Jerry Yearbook staff 125 Beacon 152. Recent arrival. . .pin boy. . .career- navy. . .cartoonist. . .strong silent type. . .hard worker. Jr. Sr. Play 125 G.A.A. Vice President 125Spanishclub 10,115Band10,11,12. All around athlete. . .plays accordian . . .grammar school teacher. . .twirl- er. . .genial. . .invaluable aid to G. A.A. JACQUELYN DEER Jacki ey , T 1 gi -tif RONALD D'AMICO .fflrif E45 Hi up -V ,a22bl.lWry 'Www ete I 'lint . All around boy. . .favorite subject shop in -' ,,,g gfi'- . . .too young for the Army, but not 'fr Y f 'f' for girls. . .good looking and flirta- ' - UOUS- ig- X' 'R -- R YV V-X W V. Ir. Sr. Play 125 G.A.A. 105 Beacon staff 11. Whimsical Jacki. . .never to be for- gotten as Miss Brooks . . .fun loving . . .gains great satisfaction from read- ing. . .likes dramatics. . .future pedi- atrist. VAN DEMAREST Van Library club 10, Treasurer 11,125 Operetta 115 Jr. Sr. Play 11,125 Foot- ball 1051-Ii-Y 10,115 County historian 125 Orchestra 12. Kind and quiet. . .some driven. . . sincere. . .Hi-Y- enthusiast. . .il'1' terested in airplanes. . .wants to be an aviator. 8 JEAN FITLER Jeanie Operetta-1 O,11,12g Tri-Hi-Y-l1,12g Jr. Sr. Play-11,12g Library club-10,l1, 12: Class president 11. Planning to attend Averett Jr. College, major in merchandising . . . hopes to meet some tall, handsome Southerner . . . strong defender of the south. ANITA DE MARTINI Neet G,A,A, sports-l0,11,12gG,A,A, coun- cil-llg yearbook staff-12. lntends to start wearing the ball-and- chain . . . hobby, dancing, piano, and skating . . . steady twosome with Carlo, 3 4.1 2 'R if 7 F 7FFf f if' 'Q 5511 f, HERBERT FORREST uf Lefty H ' 1 Lighting for the operetta-115 Jr, Sr. l, Play properties-1l,l2. KNMDMI,-1 I1 9 Whiz at chemistry and physics . . . 7 ,ixXMl'l'U 199' f ' Can't miss him . . . easy to get along in .sei-'E' Hflqgil-,xkkhgg gag with. if slra ' gym - Se fwrlstf llawffw- 05314 .2 JEAN FROHLICH Gidge Drum majorette-105 yearbook staff 1. Cute . . . Ambition, to be a success in what ever she does . . . hobbies, swimming, horseback riding, and roller skating . . . favorite pastime, basket- ball games because of George . . . Pals with Lois. ELEANOR FUCHS E1lie Cheering squad-10, co-captain-11,12g S,O,-10,11g Tri-Hi-Y 12: G,A,A,-10, 11, President 12: Spanish Club 10,11g yearbook staff-125 Cute . . . peppiest ambition, nurse . . . do without her . . . class functions. Beacon staff-12, cheerleader . . . G.A.A. couldn't most helpful in 9 PAUL GLYNN Jackson Varsity football 11: S.O. 11,123 Jr, Sr, Play property committee 12, School means nothing . . . what would P,A,D, class be without him . . . In- nocent type??? . . . enjoyable and great fun. RICHARD GUGGER Dick Band 10: Props, lighting, and scenery 121 Hi-Y 121 Jr, Sr, Play 11, Has his own band, The Harmonaires , , , plans to go out West and get a job . . . loves golfing and bowling , , , small but mighty . . . tops in person- ality, ROSALIE GUGGER Roe Operetta10,113Jr. Sr, Play 123Beacon staff3Business manager 123 G.A.A, 10, 11,121 Tri-Hi-Y Secretary 121 Treas- urer of A,A, 122 yearbook staff 12: S.O. 12. Plays piano for the Harmonaires . '. . very ambitious , , , will be a success at teaching . . . never think she was Dick's twin. Nh' F 1 WW bww' 1 1? it lf!! 9 ff? lrgfgz I ,gf Wi' :vJl1.4', X X L ' 'A ':f N 544- N X 1 53-5' 1 3 X A abil fi WP is l ' 11' 'li ff' W, ,fl s .,,i, 2:9-2 ' 'lf j nfl: MMA.. .i V LOIS GRUBEN Lois Drum Majorette 10,113 Head rnajorette 123 G,A,A, 12, Attractive . . . quiet . . . intrigues older boys . , . silly but serious. PHILIP HARVEY Iughead Ir. Sr, Play 123 Operetta 10. Math whiz . . . self sufficient , , , two bits worth of gas, please . . ambition - electrical engineer . . quick wit, IO ELIZA BETH JOHNSON ..Betty.. G.A.A.-11.12g Beacon-113 Tri-Hi-Y- 11. Shots' pal . . . Future secretary . . . vivacious Favorite astime. ac- . . . p counting with Richie. JEAN IRVIN E ..Jean .. G.A.A,-10, 11, 12: Band-11, 12. Sports enthusiast for G,A.A. . . . Ardent baby sitter . . . Air Force,here Icome . . . quiet, friendly type. fi RUDOLPH LAISSLE lIRudyll Football-10,113 Baseball-11,123 Play -12. Casonova Rudy . . . Main interest is members of the fairer sex . . . always clowning . . . keeps class alive. A fi! X 1444? CONRAD KOBER Con His singing makes the girls swoon Jovial and carefree . . . wants to spend future time in Navy. Ng X XYX Nix 6 N im I W' fffwf DKVZV ELLEN LEWIS HEI!! Beacon-11, 12g Yearbook staff-12. Future beautician . . . always seen with Mary . . . C,H,S,'s most loyal fan . . . Miss Schneider's private sec- retary. ll I 'NJVN 1 i XX at XX- ANN U 5 NJ N14 bf ,f ffl f X ff , 11 MII I .LN Z'i'3:Q - ,iff ' ,f A, mNt,.-,711 ,' lf,'Z f . fm, Q ' wifes v '- .U nxfQ?v N- N' A rv Mist .t,iR..'J.. , , , '- ss- Q 1 . ,fgQQyff,gfs'Cfsr?' y,,W,,, . 14 , ijypit is K ,f ,,l',f. xt W .246 iidqu T ARTHUR MEUMANN Melon Band 8: Orchestra-10,11,12g Hi-Y-10, 11: Treasurer-12g Operetta-10,11: Ir, Sr. Play-11. Yellow Model A . . . terrific trom- bonist with the Harmonaires Modern scientist . . . Artistic hard worker. PATRICIA NOREN llpatll Beacon-10,l1. Ace artist . . . ambition-nurse quiet . . . snappy dresser , , , pastime -baby sitting. ANN LUPARDI Annie Tri-Hi-Y-11: Pres.-12: Class sec.- 10g Band-Orch,-10,11,12g Libr. Treas.-10g V. Pres.-11g Pres.-125 Beacon feature ed.-11g Co-ed.-12g Stud.Coun.-11,12g Jr. Sr. Play pub1.- 12g Span. Club-1O,11g G.A.A.-11- Council-12g Yearbook-12, Busy as a bee with school activities , . ,hot clarinet . . . will makeagood teacher . . . citizen of Girls' State. DOROTHY NOLAN HDOI.. G,A,A,-12gYearbook staff-12: Beacon staff 12, Came senior year from New Yorx . . . Likes it . . . interested in basketball and football . . . pleasing personality. :src N I cf it I f f 104 Y 1 , 4+ lf! c x A61 01014 filly, 'C HIM 1 , it 'fr A it 4 f, ' A r ? 'ri A W X rw sd WWW ,Q ff,1',yt' , fr-'frfgzf fffkyyz! to , .Aja l , 1 IA I Y-, x, A .ML ' ROBERT PERUSINI Beppo Wrestling-11, 12: Football-10.11.123 Band-10.11,12. Can't misshim . . . sociable and good natured . . . smooth dancer . . . B.C.S.L. football honors . . . always remember Law class . . . hot on the saxophone in the 'Harmonaires' . . . Future- The Army is taking care of that! 12 JEAN PICCOLI Weenie -Burger Bowling-10, 11: Basketball-10, 11. Cute . . . little . . . Frances' pal , , , crazy about sports, especially horse- back riding . . . always laughing . . . Weenie for President . . . future- uncertain. ' , LOUIS PUGLIA Lou Jr. Sr. Play-10,11, Never to be forgotten as Appopolous, and Mr. Wadsworth in Miss Brooks: likes acting, dancing, and making friends. . .future-orator, , , attended Boy's State. MARY PUGLIA ..Pug.. Basketball-10,11, chairman 12, Twirl ing-11g Beacon typist-1l,12, Year book staff-12. Athletic type . . . crazy about basket balldkfootball . . . likes steno, typing . . . ambition-private stenographer, then marriage . . . Coach Motts' sec- retary . , . enteredtyping contest , . . life of the party, I bb MARIANNE REUTEN Shotsie Basketball 10,11, Vice-President of class, 11, Tri-Hi-Y ll, She 'drives '?. . . favorite subject- P,A,D .,., always knitting . . . plans to go to college . . . always gay . . . hopes to set the world on fire . . . Green Streak . LOIS ROTHMAN Lois Operetta 10, Band 10, G.A,A, 10. Short curly hair . . . always busy . . . horn rimmed glasses . . . Sara Burnhart , , , keeps gym class lively. 13 GRATIA STILES Q Gratia Spanish Club president-10gG,A.A.-10g Tri-Hi-Y-125 Yearbook-125 Library Club-12. Came Sophomore year . . . away Jr, year . . . editor of yearbook . . . lots of pals . . . what fun in Spanish class . . . ten easy lessons on how to drive a Hudson Coupe . . . future interior decorator . , , God bless you MARIORY STONE Margie Muffin Yearbook staff-12. Came to C,H,S. from Irvington, N.Y. . . . likes English . . . hopes to be In- terior Decorator . . . always knitting , , , Shotsie, Betty, Margie . . . life's ambiriomkichie . . .happy-so-lucky. ffl :fa , I ',V' 1 I W I Q wig 1125, 1' ff ' f J 1 X all ,Kjg ,oz MELVINA THOMPSON 2Z9f5'rff65fgy M011y fy! 7 G.A.A,-1o,11,12, N' Egqalfgifwglffgy Star athlete . . , cute . . . future T.V. -',1bg.n,yfi'f' Star . . . always good natured . . . 'Jigga E 53 g.i,f,Wy can't win a G.A.A, pennant without r-- .0f2j?5gggyI,Q.- L, .fgm-,1 ' 'W 1 ., her. 'A Jllfiiwt I Wg, . will 7 42: 'gfyh XLS' M ' .hlfqff-'pil 1 .. cfm' W jf' ,gagged WALTER TORELLO Pick1es Ace mechanic . , . out ofschool more than in . . . quiet . . . well liked . , , hobby-skipping around, CHRISTINE VAN SADERS Chris Spanish Club-105 Yearbook staff-125 Beacon staff-12, Quiet but enjoyable . . . wants to be anurse . , , loves kids . . . good friend . , , neat, well dressed . . . Ho1y Moses . . . enjoys Spanish Class. I4 Q. II 'JU-2,1 lf-'lf FLORENCE VIZE Floss Operetta-11,125 G.A.A,-11,125 Spanish Club-10: Tri-Hi-Y-11 12. Flaming red hair . . . tall . . . blushes easily . . . wants to be a private secretary . . . willing worker . . . giggles . . . Be- cause of You . ff 4' s, ,fgf W QI!! iff' 11 I, ff' 9:40 6 f .7 A . flu CAROL ZABRISKIE Caz Cheerleader-10, 11, Captain- 12: Band-10: G.A.A-10, 11 council-12g Beacon staff-11g Jr, Sr, Play-11,123 Tri-Hi-Y- 11,125 S,O,-10: County his- torian Tri-Hi-Y-12. Bubbling over with fun . . . Richie waltzed on with the strawberry blonde . . . seam- stress . . . wants to be a gym teacher. FRANKLIN WARNER Worm Band-10, 11, 12: Photography , yearbook-12. Platinum blond curls . . . likes the gals . . . motorcycle mad . . . speed demon . . . photo- grapher . . . likes radio work . . . future-expert in photo- graphy and radio. 'V 'Ss i KRW iw 1 r-R f' ,Q ry ..... 1' Y . Q Ah X M ,MW . gwlkm at M .Li '?'21Ni..5 W- sm NQQW-X, X X4 xii -U 7 '51 'J :WL .1 it ,ily ',g' 'N' - . fm ' W ' my M,xi . , 'A se, . . ff ' r 4 , 3 1 fa All GUY ZELLER Persy Band-10: Wrestling squad-10, 11: Jr. Sr. Play-11:1-Ii-Y-11, 125 Yearbook staff-125 Spanish Club-11. Active worker in Hi-Y , , . am- bition-to bea dairy farmer . . . can 't get away from that Dutch accent . . . star hall monitor. 15 , l f x H ' f r l T v X . . Class Musicians Dickie Gugger Ann Lupardi gn-M M ,.,-- Most Likely to Succeed Class Characters Class Gift to Broadway David Campbell Rudy Laissle Louie Puglia Adams Marianne Reuten Jacki Deer -Q' J X M , I K .N ,Cl fi' C' H' lf W ff-A !i ,fa xg, ,,' N'1-Q, ' cf ' 'm x N. , . 'f X' , . 4. , X . v NN J l X f fx ' r' x , , Q 4. Arthur Murray's Best Bob Perusini Carol Zabriskie ' eeee 445- Glarndur Boy Cover Girl Class Athletes C Cuzest CFIQHRHDDWBIHBIF Richie Coganb Allan Geary Lois Gruben Mary Puglia Ellie Fuchs 4 1' Our View of Fifth Avenue Einstein's Understudies Quietest Arthur Meumann Herbert Forrest Van Demarest Henrietta Bullen Nancy Adams Anita Delvlartini . Coe IN? N 4 ff Qu It CJR? -jx gf! xl l t ,I A tl 1, ll 1- IZ,i'Vfl'U ff? l,- ,V 1-,g . v ' .- '- ,H M S ,X N ,tg Q . N . xi f . - X xx .K fo, 5316 Lt! Xfxk 'V ol! , Nix . X ,l jf! I S' -Ya Personality Plus Most Popular - Bob Perusini A-Ilan Geary Ellie Fuchs Ibaniairbrcrhgg 'When 'Huw lv 6' Class Casanovas All Around Jane and Joe Class Romeo and Juliet Ronald D'Amico l Rich Cogan Dave Campbell Jacki Deer Carol Zabriskie Roe Guggger X Y ,I .ff K I X X f X fs, X ' x if 535, 5 t Z ,144 tie 704ee6 wma As we look through the porthole into the salon of Allen Geary's luxury liner, the S, S, Shamrock, we recognize many of our old class- mates from '52 celebrating their fifteenth reunion on a Riviera cruise. Glancing toward the orchestra pit we see Dickie G., Beppo, Melon, Ann and Ro accompaning Ellie F., Henny, Joan F. and Carol, The Merry Mermaids, singing Turn Back The Hands of Time. Guy Zeller, one of the Shore Patrol, is unsuccessfully trying to quell the riot started by the ruenion of Betty, Shotsie and Margie, and agitated further by Arlene Andreoni,. Holding the spotlight in tonight's review we see Lois R., Janet, Jean Frolich and Dotty posing before Worm, the talented photographer. To the delight of everyone, seated at the first table are the eminent founders of the Closter Naval Academy Jean P., Pat S., Frances and Walt. As our eyes wander to the farthest corner of the room, seated with the successful illustrator Pat N. and the world- wide Casanova Ronnie D. are the famous acting team of Deer and Puglia, reviving old memories. Entering the door are the well known flying trio of Irvine, Demarest and Irvine, followed by the Pultizer Prize winning writer David C., Jean Fitler, the Southern Belle and Conrad K., the Metropolitan sensation, are among the many celebri- ties invited by Phil and Leff, campaign managers for Rich C., to hear a speech written for Closter's Republican Mayor by Gratia and Herb, Rudy, the famous ventriloquist with Lester on his knee, are portray- ing a scene from one of the well known comedies written by the noted duo of Castelton and Vize. Molly Thompson, accompanied on the accordian by Mary Daly, is vocalizing the Sea Fish Blues. On look- ing through the galley porthole, we see Lois G., the cigarette girl, re- filling her tray. In back of Lois, Nancy A. is seen mixing an exotic concoction for the guests, served by the snappy hostesses Chris and Mary P. 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In 1 kk, , 13,2 5-gg: p Y f W X md' 1 ' 'S 7 6 UMW M I a rf nf I gg. :I if if H Lfzj Q3 is ,Ie 4 w rf Y I 9 Y H3 IE! ii I ,, VI r li QE bl H, I E If L1 ll 1 P a ' 6444 7755 Top row left to right - James Buonocore, David Pratt, Aloys Warner, Victor Belskie, Barry Sweet George Vollo- mer, Hugh Caldwell, Fred Englehardt, David Cooke, Robert Morse, Cleland Schroeder Fred Huff Robert Fenton Richard De Mario. Middle row left to right - Louis Paillex, Robert Gribble, Gene Tolhurst, Joseph' Frolich, Angel lia Carpentieri, Nancy Syren, Joyce Scherer, Marion Bauer, Lorraine Bastein, Marjorie Willich, John Gallegher Fritz Dauterman, Donald Levins, John Bartels. Seated Joyce Buonocore, Dorothy Bampton, Beatrice Glynn Eileen Coslseta, Mildred Vircillo, Judith Hosford, Joan Bartels, Barbara Collins, Barbara Farrell, Jean Brenzel, Carol Pic- coh, Margaret Tetus, Marguerite Roth, The class of 1953 is a group of fun loving students always anxious to participate in activities and sports, In fact, most of C. H. S.'s basketball team was made up of Junior boys. Not only the boys were athletic in nature. The girls love basketball and hope to be the owners of the G.G.A. pennant as long as possible. At the Junior Dance on January 26, everyone had a wonderful time. We had aunique entertainment programin which a young man who has appeared on television sang for us. Although interested in extra curricular activities, we also can buckle down and study. It has been said that the Juniors are a versatile class, and we hope that title will remain with us for a long time. We cannot forget to mention that our success during the Junior year must be attributed to our two helpful advisors, Miss Gennet and Mr. Hofmann, who did so much to make our activities smooth and gay. We cannot thank them enough. C , 29 - 4 M OFFICERS X ,,.JMl1irQ1q,V,i ,j,-Ulf-Rr.-W, Marion Bauer, President - 'fwmlfllv Egkigfitiliiz David Pratt, Vice President s ,E Vy,5MQNi5 Q1 'mm Marguerite Roth, Secretary 'y.'ii MX-.iJliJi.r f,'i'7i7l5-J iQ?irix'iX Fred Englehardt Treasurer T 'rf2f 11Xiffiil-W? 'flfiitsf'-WJr ' 'ef UH. X t' X' .v -- '7,,f-T-Qs rv - All bxxx WW. ,ami P' pf, W5 yt- Xij, M will it kin Yhtlazr ,gy J my hx 'Nt--.1:y+,, ir.-mantra in , f'-Jttswyl-v . 1 s '- gg, f J V Y ,I If a I :W at I A , 'f f-- f V -naw ffl ' 21 Sa amaze 65444 7754 gfilk ramer, Top row left to right - Gerry Adams, Carol Gunther, Alma Walther, Dolores Cerelli, Patricia Ryan, June C D rothy Buchhart, Gillian McBain, Valerie Wildson, Iris Griffin, Juanita Franklin, Barbara Skirkie, Margot Spies. ' P lls Fred Reuten, Rocco Giovanazzo, o Middle Row - Andrew Pellegrin, Robert Kober, Harry Worth, George arse , h ff Rud Reinecke Leon Wilde John Cogan, Pat de Longis, Robert Sch- John Rose, Bill Stone, Lawrence Sc ae er, y , , aeffer, Eugene Iafrate, Rodman Guthrie, August Caruse, David Korsgen, Ernest Scalabrin, Frank Smith, Vincent - h B no Doris Haight, Anna Mae Perretti, Beverly Del Garafello, Arthur Stoddard, Peter Lee. Bottom row Jo n o , Monte, Alberta Binaghi, Gerry Clarke, Barbara Lynch, Jean Burrage, Peggy Kenny, Lorraine Montcallari, Lois Radi, ' ' Serubbi, James Koza. Rochelle Goldis, Marilyn Davis, Lenore ristown, It The Sophomores really started this year off with a bang by going on a class trip to historic Mor l ned to be an American History project, but for those who know, it wasn't! We learned a good deal about b ll me we held our first dance We called was p an cornfields and little about history. ln November, after the last foot a ga , . ' ' riate for the season. We raffled off a live turkey, which kept the whole ' d the it the Turkey Trot, which was very approp dance buzzing, The dance was a great success, thanks to that great band the Kingsmen, the chaperones an ' ' ' nd dance called the Spring Hop, It was an old clothes student body. We climaxed our social calendar with a seco , dance, and was enjoyed by all who attended. We can't forget to mention Mrs. Johanson and Mr. Howarth for their help as class advisors. ' OFFICERS J Patricia Ryan, President John Cogan, Vice-President Carol Gunther, Secretary V tl ' X Doris Haight, Treasurer XJ fffff' 4? f 0 Z fi r - , - -N . -,fu 4 nf, fe' tJi'2',.t',4l9s ,ffwgwklmiymrkx r'.'1,Pv,ttf1sE--silt 1t:mNfrgst: - Qxivllgei-'Z '?-li. g .xi -f irflzf- 1 , -1 Q, , ,gl 11:1 ff-9 0 ,i:'P7l? L I I 1 f S 22 M M21 M4 -M4 0 0' .1 .1 'T A 1 na' F f' B ,, VU ,L , Y-f .iw I , . , b I .. r z k fi: -- 1- 4 , bv V . ' I K 3-R37 A 8.1 ,.. 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A' lull . ,L .I t. 1 1 v'I ,.fi'a' 3 ' 'FY' , v ,. 'L .M uri' f - Li ' L 5 wi r U ., , 1 ' ,1-TL' A93' hah- up: cd- 716- To create, maintain, and extend throughout the home, school, and com- munity, higrh standards of Christian character. Seated left to right - Nan- cy Syren, Chaplin, Marion Bauer, Vice President, Ann Lupardi, President, Rosalie Gugger, Secretary, Judith Hosford, Treasurer, Barbara Farrell, Historian. Stand- ing - Joan Fairbrother Patricia Sweet, Dorothy Bampton, Beatrice Glynn, Gratia Stiles, Eleanor Fu- chs, Henrietta Bullen, E1- eanor Castleton, Barbara Collins, Marjorie Willich, Lorraine Bastein, Marguer- ite Roth, Jean Fitler, Nancy Adams, Dorothy Nolan, Florence Vize, Advisor-Miss S. Karpinski 0 ci To create, main- tain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Front row left to right - John Gallegher, John Bar- tels, David Pratt, David Cooke. Middle row - Rich- ard Gugger, Guy Zeller, Allan Geary, Vice Pres- ident, David Campbell, President, Lester Allen, Secretary, Mr. Swope, Ad- visor, Paul Glynn, Van Demarest, Philip Harvey. Top row - Victor Belskie, Chaplin, Robert Perusini, Franklin Warner, Robert Morse, Historian, Harry Wirth. William Stone. Zddmmrf Wad Top row left to right - Gratia Stiles, Nancy Syren, Eleanor Castleton, Jean Fitler, Florence Vize, Marjorie Willich, Nancy Adams. Bottom row left to right - Leon Wilde, Ann Lupardi, President, Dorothy Bampton, Barbara Collins, Secretary, Mrs. McCune, Advisor, Margurite Roth, Treasurer, Marion Bauer, Vice President, Van Dem- arest, S. 0. Seated left to right - Beverly Del Monte, Carol Gunther, Rosalie Gugger, Judith Hosford, Ann Lupardi, Marion Bauer, Barbara Farrell, Secretary, Rich- ard Gugger, Vice President. Standing - Frank Smith, Fritz Dauterman, Paul Glynn, Victor Belskie, George Parsells, Mr. Hanley, Advisor, Gene Tolhurst, Treasurer, Richard Cogan, President. The S,O, is the student government. Its purpose is to further democratic student self-government and to increase student-teacher co-operation and student responsibility. This year your school government accomplished quite a few things. It set up a calendar of social activities and after school activities. It increased student inter- est in the S,O, by having discussions in the home rooms after its regular meetings. It established a hall patrol and monitor service, An election system was adopted to elect officers by a process similar to civil elections, For the first time in a good many years, the S, O. met with the faculty to discuss school problems, Your student government is actually you. Although strides have been made toward more effective action, there is still room for improvement. The S.O. of 1951-52 thanks all those who helped in making its organization successful. It wishes those who will undertake next year's task good luck. Good student government today makes good citizens tomorrow. 646005 Seated left to right - Carol Gunther, Margot Spies, Alberta Binaghi, Ann Lu- pardi, Co-editor, Nancy Adams, Co-editor, Dorothy Nolan, Rosalie Gugger Doris Haight. Standing left to right - Dorothy Bampton, Barbara Farrell, Phil- ip Harvey, Mr. Hanley, Advisor, Eleanor Fuchs, Henrietta Bullen, Patricia Sweet, Joan Fairbrother. Through the co-operation of many pupils, Closter High was again able to publish a printed Beacon. For the past few years, mimeographed copies were issued, but didn't completely satisfy everyone. During the summer, an ambitious group, led by Ann Lupardi and Nancy Adams, and supervised by Mr. Hanley met and made plans fora better newspaper. A tentative staff was set up and the first issue was printed. It was a success. Since then, a permanent staff has published many Beacons. We hope that future staffs will continue the good work that was started this year. Of course, many improvements will be made but now that the foundation has been laid it shouldn't be too difficult to establish a flawless publication. 24 Wvmelle Nanette-Barbara Farrell Tom-Victor Belskie Sue-Rosalie Gugger Jimmy-David Campbell and Richard Cogan Lucille-Jean Fitler Billy-Conrad Kober Pauline-Judy Hosford lst Detective-John Voter 2nd Detective-Lester Allen OPERETTA Front row: H. Bullen, J. Fairbrother, E. Fuchs, P. Sweet. Second row: V. Demarest, R. Cogan, L. Allen, V. Belskie, C. Kober, P. Glynn, L. Wilde. Third row: J. Wirth, M. Spies, E. Castleton, J. Fitler, I. Hos- ford, B. Collins, P. Ryan, F. Bullen, G. MacBain, S. Testori. Fourth row: J. Burrage, P. Kenny, G. Mirra, L. Bockleman, A.. Lupardi, D. Bampton, M. Stephenson, R. Gugger, R. Munsberg, A. Smalley. Fifth row: B. Skirkie, R.Go1dis, A. Binaghi, E. Wilson, B. Lynch, M. Hughes, B. Lowry, E. Harmes, P. Bampton, A. Vize, B. Voter, P. Varian, G. Davis. Not on picture: D. Campbell, D. Pratt, F. Ceccotti, R.Gribble, P, Har- vey, B. Trupin, J. Voter, R.Guthrie, L. Schaeffer, D. Hemphill, B. Far- rell, D. Nolan, C. Gunther, C. Zabriskie, J. Short, N. Hughes, T. Lyons, S. Castleton, E. Wuebben, M. Grazioso, P. Anderson, B. Johnson. JR, SR. PLAY Front Row: C. Zabriskie, P. Sweet, D. Campbell, I. Fairbrother, D. Bampton, R. Schnaars, M. Daly, N Adams, M. Roth, M. Willich, L. Allen, J. Deer, P. Harvey, B. Morse. In Back: I. Fitler, V. Demarest, R. Gugger, L. Puglia. Uwe 77044 'gunned Miss Finch-C3l'Ol Zabriskie ,EKU Miss Brooks-Jacquelyn Deer Rhonda Allen-Pat Sweet Hugo Longacre-Lester Allen Mr. Wadsworth-Louis Puglia Ted Wilder-David Campbell Mrs. Allen-Jean Fitler Jane Drew-Ioan Fairbrother Miss Audubon-Rosa lie Gugger 46 Ozaieatm ,YM ,6 .,'.il1gQAl3,l X . 1- vi X lx Nl Q-my ff I A5 7 ,I231,ig,1M.lf'Ti'l y,,q,r ,Vis i V J X 'BQ gl! X .2 i X X I I Violin-P. Troel, E. Castleton, N. Adams, S. Hagen, B. Voter, N. Trautwein, P. Varian, G. Davis, I. Burrage. Cello-B, Lowry. Piano-D. Bampton, M. Spies. Drums-L. Wilde, I. Wirth. Clarinet-A. Lupardi, A. Vize, L, Bock- leman. Saxaphone-V. Demarest. Trumpet-B. Farrell, A. Smalley, P. Bampton, B. Wilson. Bells-E. Harms. This year, the Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Edward Eicher, has been of great service to the school and com- munity. Highlighting its ambitious program have been assembly programs, community services and its accom- paniment of the musical comedy, No, No Nanette . The student body is indeed grateful for the fine work of the Orchestra. de gown! Clarinet-A. Lupardi, A. Vize, L. Bockleman, J. Claussen, M. Spies, M. A. Stevenson. Saxaphone-V, Demarest. Trumpet-B. Farrell, I.. Schaefer, D. Marsino, B. Wilson, A.. Smalley, V. Garefelo, L. Schnaars. Horns-D. Maurer, E. Castleton. Trombone-A. Meumann. Baritone-L. Allen, M.Hughes, Tuba-F. Warner, Bell Lyre-D. Bampton. Drums-R. Morse, L. Wilde, J, Wirth, H. Woodson, Y. Fulchiron. Flag Bearers-J. Irvine, J. Irvine, Twirlers-N. Syren J. Scherer, B. Collins, I. Short, M. Daly, D. Schnaars, J. Brenzel, S. Castleton, J. Zabriskie, B. Voter, Drum- Majorette- L. Gruben, 1 Once again, the Band of Closter High School, with Mr. Edward Eicher conducting, proved itself indispensable to the students of Closter. As it has done since its birth five years ago, this organization has played at the football games and has enlivened manya between-the-half intermissions by its rhythmic marches and colorful maneuvers. In addition, the Band has been a vital part of patriotic holiday parades and has served the community well when- ever it has been called upon to perform. The Band is to be congratulated on its splendid work during the year. 26 K 1 fi I.. N I I ,II , ' f I4 1 Q , mv- g Q I U W X ' f ' ' X vsvdl 1 S J ll I III ,lp fl! I'I ,III I ,I 1 I ll , I I r H A , IMI, 1 . 1 A. ,IM W W' 1 I H' W 'g '17 .N A U - I A 1,1 ' 1-l I , I I Q- 1 ' A Ag fl ' ,Z 'J' 15' 4' 'il' , i L52 V. ' f fl: A is V , I , I I ' - ' 4 I, , I I Z ! Z 45, ix R If il ': I l .IQ I IQ-1-, I - I I , x ' ,ai.i-- ' -Q I' , ' . X QE: I . 9 ' V I' -4 s, 'ff 4 I 'Z Eff ,ff , i- :- K I , ' Z I I -: - -XP -- if lm' -liiffliz Q' 2::.:S:11, , M ' S ' rtiiiigg QI' 0 'E If lf 1, E H ,A 115 O Y W ' B , H Q, L ' HL A ,. H I fl Q1 J ,. ml' N H, i I H a Y lf 5 Z 'K f x wr wf ,Y wg' f ' r Y S 15 Q A 'i t M G W' Hx Q' VI W W Y , l, i f I , Q, U N A uf 1 J ,, if il will film il ml l Q 1 1 l 4 o i - M Lk 1 , 1 Li wi .xlftl ii li li l ii it lull ll 1 ,s - 1 l - 11 . 1 . Z 1 i l, Ili - A Q l , i fi - A '4' i . 71 ivy M is A il mgscfyg. p lt I ia- .. .- K V f -5 .. i' g' ,E r,.f ivi.,3 X ri H ,ia .3 . 5 .Q i Y 1 r F is ff. , 1' 1 .iii-NST. 'lm ,ii ,, - . i. T'f7 i '?1 '7 9 ' if-f - i 1 at Front row Left to Right: F. Giovanazzog B. Fentong R. DeCastrog J. Kozag R. Guthrieg E. Scalibring Middle row. J. Voterg G. Vollmerg D, Ryan. R. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Giovanazzog B. Fritchg V. Belskig P. lee. F. Cecottig R. Remy: I. Wargog R. Perusinig A. Gearyg 1-I. Wirthg Back Rowg G. Parsellsg P. Buchtmang J. Cogang 6 Nyack 12 R. Koberg G. Fritz. R. Campbellg I. Roseg F. Buzzonig R. Cogan fCaptainD 12 Wood Ridge 12 6 Bergenfield 41 46 Park Ridge 0 0 Dumont 19 0 Fort Lee 20 30 Westwood 7 0 Has. Hgts. 24 Y 0 N. Arlington 12 err Mr. FOOTBALL This is a spotlight review of a fighting football team. Closter's '51 Sham- rocks surprised everyone by landing the fifth place position in the B.C.S.L. Coach Mott, along with his assistant, Coach Haworth, led the team to its most successful season since football was first brought to Closter High. Whether winning or losing it was a team to be proud of. Many a record was broken this year, a few being the most yards gained in one game, and also one season, the most points on offense in one game, and also the season total. We are more than proud of Rod Gutherie, Closter's mainstay, who with his hard plunging and stal- wart defensive play landed a position on the second string all league team. Two others, Rich Cogan and Bob Perusini, made honorable mention. Let's hope next season the squad heads for even greater heights. lx 27 FRONT ROW L. to R.: Bob Fenton, George Fritz, George Vollmer, Trooper Caldwell QCapt.J, Harry Wirth, Alex Kuciej, Richie Remy, Coach Haworth. BACK ROW: L. to R.: Jack Gallagher, Barry Sweet,Rocco Giovinazzo, John Cogan, John Voter, Frank Giovinazzo, Fritz Dauterman. Closter High's '51-'52 basketball team came through with Coach Haworth in his first year at the healm with a fourth place tie in the B.C.S.L. In spite oflosing two heartbreaking games by one point, both to the same team, C1oster's Shamrocks ended their season witha 9win and 10 loss record. Closter is looking for- ward with high hopes to next year's team since this year's squad was formed by Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, of whom our 6'1 Captain led the scoring brigade. Hats off from the Seniors, to an underestimated but not outfought Shamrock quintet. I ,F-5 'W , Basketball Schedule and Scores Closter Opponents 40 Holy Trinity 47 34 Spring Valley 35 61 St. Lukes 53 45 Spring Valley 31 44 Wood Ridge 40 37 Dumont 74 59 Fort Lee 50 61 Bergenfield 79 57 Hasbrouck Heights 44 31 Westwood 50 36 Park Ridge 37 47 St.. Lukes 37 42 Wood Ridge 35 47 Dumont 65 51 Fort Lee 57 51 Bergenfield 82 69 Hasbrouck Heights 37 Westwood 48 48 53 47 Park Ridge 28 Miss Schneider, Advisor, M. Titus, Sec'y.-Treas.: J. Hosfordg J. Bartelsg A. Lupardig M. Daly, Vice-Pres.g H. Bullen L. Fuchs, E. Fuchs, Pres.g M. Puglia. The Girls' Athletic Association The girls in the class of '52 were among the first members of the Girls Athletic Association. You might say the Seniors and the G.A.A. grew up together, Long ago, in 1947, the G.A.A. began with such sports as volleyball, basketball, and softball. A few girls came out for practices and filled in the vacant positions witha few promising 8th graders- Thompson, Fu- chs, Frohlick, Gruben. Today the G .A.A . supports ten different activities including co-ed bowling, dancing, and individual sports. It boasts a membership of 119 girls including both junior and Senior High School students. It has had six play days with other schools during this past year. Who are among the leaders and best athletes of the G,A, A. today? Why of course--The Seniors. Besides fostering athletics the main object of the G.A.A. is fostering Sportsmanship and fellowship , Will you ever forget the lockerroom parties , the hiding of the class pennant, the trips to away games, the unposed pictures, and the attemptsat being Spaghetti Chefs ? One thing is for sure--We will nev- er forget the G.A.A.! 7' , -? 5 - i , ' I A 51: 1 ,7' , T i nl , , IWN' T' 5. P si nw w m,,.d-.,' ' 29 Names: Marilyn Davis, Eleonor Fuchs Co-Capt., Carol Zabriskie Capt., Joan Fairbrother, Carol Piccoli, Suzanne Testori, Pat Sweet, Henrietta Bullen. Cheerleaders The cheerleaders, who are one of the main attractions of the football and basketball games, can be heard almost any afternoon of the season practicing vigorously in any vacant corner in the school. There are eight girls in this years squad and they rate high among the cheerleadersin Bergen County. Wrestling Schedule Closter 16 Suffern I. V. 28 15 Spring Valley 33 Leonia I. V. 10 Nyaek I. V. 21 19 15 24 Suffern 14 Left to right in order of descending weights. Back Row: Robert Perusini, un- limitedg Fred Englehardt, Captain, 175, David Cooke, 149, Robert Fritsch 147g Geroge James, Manager. Front Row: Allan Geary, 129, Robert Boas, 120pJack Bartels,103g Richard Gugger,114g David Schmidt, 103. Not on picture are Fred Ceccotti, l33g Douglas Syren, 95. Wrestling The Wrestling team, which is something new, started last year under the able direction of Coach Leonard Mott, Wrestling is quite different from the three main sports participated in at Closter High, and this season many enthusiastic fellows came out for it. This year the fellows had the capability and show- ing of a fine team, and we weren't surprised when they walked off with quite a few matches. 30 Nancy Adams leave my last mxnute dashes up the back statrs to Jack Callagher Lester Allen to Bob Morse leave my wrll power not to smoke Arlene Andreonr wtll my abtllty to be a loud cheerer at basketball games to Joyce Buonocore Francrs Bravr bequeath my glasses to anyone who IS ln drre need of them Henrtetta Bullen leave my promptness to Mrss Gennet Davrd Campbell bequeath my abrlrty tl Physrcs to Albert Ernstern Janet Capone am leavrng and takrng everytlung wrth me Lcffert Carroll leave to Fred Huff the drawl and promptness Drck Craddock left to me Eleanor Castleton leave my Perfect attendance record to Exleen Cossetta Rtchard Cogan bequeath my love for Harry 5 Truman to all young mrsgutded republrcans Mary Daly leave my twrrlrng accompltshments to Janet Short Ronnte D Amtco gtve my helght to anyone who needs rt Jackr Deer leave to my stster Jo my abrlrty to drrve Mr Hoffman s car Antta De Marttm leave my basketball Bblllly to Theresa Caruso Van Demarest leave to Mrss Schnerder my drrvrng abrllty Joan Farrbrother am leavrng I What more do you want' Jean Frtler bequeath my Southern ways to Mrs Gtllespre Herbert Forrest wtll to Fred Englehart my great knowledge of wrestlrng Jean Frolrch leave my abrltty to get a captarn of a basketball team to Joyce Buonocore Eleanor Fuchs leave my worn out cheertng unrform to Ruth Munsburg Allan Geary wrll to Johnny Voter my convertrble empty wallet and memorres etc of those good old ttmes Paul Glynn leave to Red De Marlo my abrlrty to get along w1th everyone Lots Gruben leave my qulet ways to Carol Ptccoll Rrchard Gugger leave my herght to George Frrtz Rosalte Gugger wrll my alto parts rn the operettas to Judy Hosford Phrlrp Harvey bequeath my sprt balls wrsecracks and puns to Lours Parllex Jean I.rv1ne wrll my hetght to Jane Zabrrskle Joan lrvrnc leave my crossword puzzle book to anyone who gets bored wtth study hall Betty Johnson leave my Shorthand Book to ar1y Jumor who wants rt Conrad Kober bequeath my smgmg vorce to Mr Mott Rudy Larssle leave my quret ways to Red De Mano Ellen Lewrs leave my smrle to all who are sad Ann Lupardl leave Closter Hlgh School wtth many fond memor1es Arthur Meumann w1l1 to Bob Morse my hot rod and lrcense so he won t have to walk to school tn hrs sentor year Dorothy Nola 1 leave my curly harr to M Trtus Patrtcra Noren leave my tnterest tn art to Barbara Farrell Bob Perusrnr leave my Burck and datebook to Dec Jean Prccolr leave my slogan Weenre for Presrdent to Closter Hrgh school Louls Puglta bequeath my actrng abrlrty to Mrs Mc Cune Mary Puglra leave my abrltty to bowl to a good frtend Mr Hoffman Marrranne Reuten leave my careful drrvrng to my brother Fred Lots Rothman wlll my abrlrty to get along wrth everybody to Red De Marro Gratra Sttles bequeath my love of fresh atr to room 15 Marlorre stone leave my abrlrty to talk and get rnto trouble wtth Mr Hoffman to my srster Nancy Pat Sweet gtve to B111 btone my bottle of blonde tlntarr because he needs a re touch job Melvrna Thompson grve Iuanrta Franklln my atheleuc talent Walter Torello leave my mechanrcal talent for ftxrng cars to any Juntor boy rn need of rt Chrlsttne Van baders bequeath my abrlrty to eat to Mr Hoffman Florence Vrze leave my athletrc abrltty to Margaret Trtus Franklrn Warner leave my lrght blonde hart to Anna May Percttr Carol Zabrrskre grve my carrot top to any juntor grrl who desrres rt Guy Zeller bequeath to the Junror class the permeatrng odor of the lab nd the broken glass .Z all I, , ' ' 1 . 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