Essex County Vocational Technical High School - Athena Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1950 volume:

Жо HB %” ар % 3 2%) e ди Ж Р ж 3 Yu LE BL TT. ALT. ИРА 2. н s “ gr 1 ғ P ; Ж IE I 95 ; Қ ТУАР T КАКА wae Қату� , be ў eget E LA Lo the € � aduat $ Violets and lilies of valley go hand in hand with and like tiny, spring plants poking their cool earth into a noses it of the strange new world, Fre men came to Essex High. Then, with all the sunshine and warmth of Summer, the Freshmen, like growing plants, blossomed into Sopho mores. No longer were they timidly feeling their way. They put their roots down and felt that on this spot 01 earth they belonged. The flowers were still in bloom, when the crisp, cool Autumn weather was ushered in. The leaves faded and fell to the ground, reminding the Juniors that they harvest their thoughts and give thanks for the knowledge and blessings that must they have received. Winter winds blow and the snowflakes fall. ] realize that soon they, like the snowflakes, will drift Seniors away, each to his own career. Into still another new world we will go, but first, before us there shines. like the bright Star of Christmas, that dazzling day that will mean the end of these days we have loved . . . Graduation. ите E TOD an’ e YH 7 ius m MARGUERITE ELDREDGE WHITNEY Senior Adviser Class Officers Pres ident FLORENCE KWASNIK Vice-President JEAN GRAZIANO Secretary- 1 reasurer Lucy ROSELLI SALLIE H. RICHARDSON Counselor GEORGIA L. NORTON CLAIRE MENDELL JAMES LEITH MAUDE PENNINGTON R. NEAL OWENS REGINA O'TOOLE RICH VERA В. ROSSMAN GWEN STUMMAN , и: ELIZABETH TRINKS EVELYN TORRISI BERNICE WARRICK EVELYN VEENSTRA KATHRYN VAN SUSAN T. WOOD ETHEL WOOD LILY WERNER Yearbook Board EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ESTELLE NATARO Associate Editor IOLANDA IANNUCCI Art Editor IRENE ROGERS Assistants HELEN WALTERS VIVIAN ALGER LUCILLE GUARINO ANNA VENTURA PATRICIA SULLIVAN MAGDALENA BAUER BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Norma POLES Assistant Managers Patricia RHOADS MARIE SCARDAVILLE ELEANOR PEDALINO JOAN MILLER Alma Mater I hough the years that go before us. Dim our memory: tecollections of our school d There will alwavs be ¡ME | м ү АЧ} ST rare , == AW AN Қы� x үч, ( | NN 1 WN | К] AN г h Y N N N ANUN CAROL ALFONSO Newark 601 North Fifth Street, BEAUTY CULTURE Carol Was President of Student Coun- cil in 11th year. A member of bookworms for four years. Pet Ex- pression, “Believe Ме.” Hangout: Teen Corner. Future Ambition is to be a beautician. VIVIAN ALGER 176 Highland Avenue, Newark NURSING Viv Viv is remembered by her dimples. She likes red-headed boys and her pet expression is “How Cute.” BETTY Me GUINESS si” cute JOYCE ATKINS 4 Springdale Avenue, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Joy Loves to dance and listen to good music. Pet Expression, “Holy Cow!” Hangout: Millie's House. Future Ambition is to be a suc- cessful beautician and later a suc- cessful housewife. EBR сан eS MAGDALENA BAUER Norwood Avenue I: ington EAUTY CULTURI Lanie Treasure: 01 Bookwo ms as a Freshman. Pet Expression: Cheese zoots.” Hangout: Home. Future Ambition: Assist a Morti in or teach Beauty Culture. MARY BARONE 78 Lincoln Avenue, Newark DRESSMAKING Rose Short and always ready to detend herself. Her favorite orchestra 18 the Moonlight Serenaders. Pet Expression : It's too bad.” MARY BAPTISTA 695 South Eleventh St., Newark BEAUTY CULTURI Hon Always listens to Vaughn Monroe and Frankie Laine. Treasurer of Beauty Culture 12B A. Pet Expression: “Honey Boy.” Hang- out: Future mother-in-law’s house. Ambition is to be Billy's wife. HILDA BEHRENS 23 Hunter Street, Newark Business MACHINES Chicken Ambition is to marry Art. Hangout: Art’s house. Hobby is crocheting. Pet Expression: “What до you want for lunch, Pat. Favorite Song: | lc al taches. VIRGINIA BONAVENTURA 84 Davenport Avenue, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Ginny Don't ever stop dancing and we'll always see you at St. Michael's C.Y.O. Her favorite fog is Vic Damone. Pet Expression: What a panic. GERALDINE BONTEMPO 149 Fourth Avenue, Newark DRESSMAKING Gerry If you don't know what to do, Gerry will. Usually seen sleeping in English. Perry Como sings her favorite songs. Pet expression: “For the Birds. MARGARET BRADLEY ike Street, Newark FOOD SERVICE ағай little black-haired Miss. Margie is а Bloon field lech hee leade and � е: pet expression is I dure by Crackie. MARY BROWN 137 North Seventeenth Street, Bloomfield BEAUTY CULTURI Pet Expression: “It th: seen at the Sweet Box. live in Florida. LORRAINE CAMPOS 88 Second Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Lorri Carrots and lettuce will do it. Her song is “АП of Me.” In the future she wants to marry Sammy. Pet Expression: “Oh, get out of here.” SYLVIA CERES 281 North Seventeen Street, Bloomfield BEAUTY CULTURI Syl Member of the Glee Club for two years. Always seen at the Ivanhoe. Future Ambition: Own a convertible Cadillac and be a beautician in California, EDNA CHURCHILL 72 North Thirteenth St., Newark NURSING Eddi A former Newark Tech Cheer- leader. Eddie likes a certain boy named Tommy. Her pet expres sion is “Golly.” MARCH у Гета [Mow [rues] we орнок FRI GM | ROSE CORIGLIANO 176 Van Buren Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Corig Vice-President of Student Council and one of the best workers in everything she does. She likes the movies and Sarah Vaughn. Pet Expression, “Oh, stop it.” MAFALDA DI MAURO 83 Green Street, Newark [DRESSMAKING Ми “Т Can Dream Can’t 1” в Бе: favorite song and he r cry is “I'm 23727 Cute.’ ЛАА PHYLLIS DE STEFANO 447 North Twelfth St., Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Pinky Ре Expression, Im Mad.” Hangout: John's Candy Store. Future Ambition: Be a good beau- tician and a housewite. MILDRED DI RUGGIERO 342 North Fifth Street, Newark Beauty CULTURI Mildred Pet Expression, “Пат и.” Hang- out: Joyce’s House. Future Am- bition: Be a good beautician and marry a wonderful boy. Likes to hear nice soft music. DORIS ANN ERNST 103 William Street, East Ога: g 5$ MACHINES PATRICIA FLEDERBACK inden Avenue, Belleville › CLERICAI book-wort 1, ресоте а Favorite JOAN FLETCHER 65 Newton Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Joanie If anyone needs help Joanie will do it. She's shy but nice. Her favorite pass time is the Civil Air Patrol. Pet Expression: “Wait a Minute.” EVELYN FRANSEN Troy Road. R.F. JEAUTY CULTURI Pet Expression: Oh S---uga Park Arena. Future lan. LOUISE FREDA 419 Beardsley Avenue, Bloomfield BEAUTY CULTURI Pet Expression: “Hi-Ya Bessie.” Hangout: Lou's Sweet Shop. Future Ambition: Girl. LYDIA FORMATO 107 North Tenth Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Li Always look back to 206 with a smile. She always seen rootin’ for the “Yankees.” Pet Ex- pression: “Don't worry about it.” MARILYN GERLACH 475 South Seventeenth Street, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Butch A member of the Bookworms fo1 three years. Pet Expression, “How About That?” Can always be seen with George. Future Ambi- tion: Be a Receptionist for Joan. DORIS GIBLOCK Route 10, Whippany Beauty CULTURE Dee Ре President of Freshman Room Class. A- member of Glee Club. Pet Expression, “Oh! For Goodness Sakes!” Orange. Future Ambition: Work in a Beauty Salon in California. 4 Ж URS | FRI | 12! ttn (BX, Me GUESS 5° Home Hangout: The ROSE GOLEJ 790 South Fifteenth St., Newark DRESSMAKING Rosie A shy girl with a shy smile. Her favorite singer is Kay Starr, and she can be found at the Speedway. Pet Expression, “I don’t care.” JEAN GRAZIANO 81 Stone Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Jeani Always into everything, and usually seen busy doing something for the school. She goes for that David Rose style. Pet Expression: “Girls!” BARBARA GUSTIN Avenue, East Orange Babs 117 Fourth JUSINESS MACHINES Не: а� Us rally Doesn't she's too b isv trying to get out of Pet Expression: “I Swear.” “It Had To Be live in Florida. Kelly’s. hobby, bition is to found at the bother having a Work. Favorite Song: You.” LUCILLE GUARINO 89 Third Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Lu Is it high style or isn’t it on those feet. You'll find her at house listening to Billy Pet Expression: dan Ing Nancy's E« kstine, “What!” JEAN HARRIGAN 63 Wainwright Street, Newark [AKING AND DESIGN Mu is Irish as a Shamrock and as sweet as anı I wo ild want to me ; hat man Mon for her and her favorite spot Is the Bee Pet Expression: “Whatcha doing, girls?’ JOAN HERIG lum Street, Newark Litt е One Was President of Freshman Class and Repre- sentative of Junior and Senior Class. Pet Ex- pression: “Oh! What a бі� .” Hangout: At Macky’s House. Future Ambition: Own he own shop. MILDRED HOCK 183 Roseville Avenue, Newark Business MACHINES Bobbie She is always found at home. Her ambition is to get married to Bob. Her hobby is Art. Pet Ex- pression: “Let's not come to blows girls!” MILDRED HUDSON 13 Hunter Street, Newark CULTURI Vice-President of Beauty Culture 12A Pet X pression, You don't say. Hangout: With Jean and Curtiss. Ambition i be a Mortician's Beautk та� . IOLANDA IANNUCCI 90 McWhorter Street. Newark BEAUTY CULTURI Lee W as Secretary of Junior and Senior Class. For- mer News Editor of Newspaper and member of Bookworms for four years. Pet Expression, “Oh! Heck. Hangout: Home. Ambition is to own ! her own shop. DOLORES JENKINS 98 Orton Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Chubby A quiet girl and always pleasing to the eve. Her tavorite orchestra is George Shearing. Pet Ex- pression, “You got it.” EARIA JOHNSON Box 23, Morris Plains BEAUTY CULTURE Cheerioats A member of Spiritual Chorus. it So. А Termi- Ambi- Pet Expression, “Ain't Hangout: Public Service nal, Morristown. Future tion is to be a hair Stylist. THAIS JOHNSON 29 Johnson Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Noodles Don’t forget square dodge in gym. Her favorite orchestra is George Shearing and she is usually seen in Orange. Pet Expression, “Oh, Bro-ther.” FLORENCE KWASNIK 9 Wadsworth Street, Wallington BEAUTY CULTURE Flo President of Senior Class and As- sistant Treasurer of the Student Council. Pet Expression, “Oh! Хо!” Hangout: Wallington Bus. Future Ambition is to be a Mor- tician’s Beautician. “ AUGUST NORMA LAUFER 117 Rose Terrace Newark BEAUTY CULTURI Norm Pet Expression: “What did sav? Hangout: League. Future Ambition: To own a farm. Belly Pe Guides 3 RITA LA POLLA 13 Lindsley Place, East Orange DRESSMAKING Ri She's always laughing and likes “Fools Paradise.” She is usually seen with Sue. Pet Expression: “1 don't know.” ELIZABETH LALLY 766 Broadway, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Lally Pet Expression: “Holy Cow!” Hangout: Her sister’s house. Fu- ture Ambition is to own a beau- tiful home. MARIE LETO Jefferson Street, Belleville mber of Bloomfield cheerleading ad and a member of Dramati Club. Pet Ex- pression: “Oh! How Nice.” Hangout: John's. Future Ambition: Beautician. MARGARET LIANO 137 Sunset Avenue, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Мағаш Рес Expression: “You know that (оо. Yeah!” Hangout: Vinny’s Car. Future Ambition: Housewife. LOIS LIENAU 289 Morris Avenue, Newark DRESSMAKING Chubby She’s always in a happy mood and easy to get along with. Her dream song is “I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now.” Pet Expression: “That makes me mad.’ JO ANNE MacKENZIE treet Newark ГУ CULTURI Exp ession CEILIA MALANGA 95 Bedford Street. East Orange DRESSMAKING Whether it’s funny or not, Sue laughs. Vis mone is her favorite singer and St. Joe’s j favorite hangout. LOUISE MANDEVILLE 37 Fairview Avenue, Newark DRESSMAKING Louise Let there always be music and Hazel’s house. Her favorite band is Eorrl Gardner. Pet Ex- pression: “Wow!” MARY MARICONDO 81—22nd Street, Irvington BEAUTY CULTURI Mary President of Beauty Culture 12B and A. Pet Expression, “Hey! Now.” Hangout: 45 Passaic Ave- nue. Future Ambition: To go t o college to study teaching and someday open her own shop. THERESA MATARAZZO 653 North Sixth Street, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Theresa Pet Expression, “How nervous.” Hangout: On Sixth Street. Fu- ture Ambition: Work in a beauty shop. JANET MAURO 8 Essex Street, Sterling DRESSMAKING Sterling Treasurer ot Student Council. Is she kidding you or not? Her favo- rite song is “Maybe It’s Because.” And she is usually seen in Berk- shire Valley. Pet Expression, “Who asked you?” DELORES MONAHAN $32 interdon St., Newark ENGINEERING CLERICAI Monahan arted, can | Ing. Hangout mue. Future ambi : Joe's wife. Favo “You Were ( nl y JOAN MILLER Mt. Pleasant Avenue Wallington NG CLERICAL Joannis ite, Brown-eyed. Favo s “Forever and Como. idorable, Is del ROSE MEOLA tudent ouncil. In the would like to have ten 409 North Thirteenth St., Newark 'd-headed kids. DRESSMAKING Ro She just can't stop talking. He: favorite song is ' Mavbe You'll Be There and she is usually seen at Long Branch. Pet Expression: Who asked you?” ROSE MUSA 15 Berkley Avenue, Bloon ry CULTURI et xpression, Hello Buste home to Mother.” Hangout: | 1 Ь � о� : Ве a good housewife. datar? ESTELLE NATARO 117 Berkshire Place, Irvington CULTURI Schenley Yearbook. Pet Expression: Hangout: Speedway. Future Am- beautiful Cadillac. JENNIE NAZARUK 745 South Twelfth Street, Newark NURSING Jennifer A neat dresser. Jennie likes wrestling and her pet expresion is How low can one's mentality „+? ge CATHERINE PASTORE 171 Harrison Avenue, Мо� ан BEAUTY CULTURI Cathy Pet Expression: “How Nervous. Hangout: Saint Vincent's Hospital. Future Ambition: Get Мат ed. ELEANOR PEDALINO 210 South Eighth Street, Newark ENGINEERING CLERICAI Ek Full of the devil, always looking for excitement. Cute with dimples. Mr. Leith’s pet peeve. A New York Yankee fan. Hangout: The Civil Ай Patrol or Air National Guard. Her main ambi- tion is to own the largest hotel in Florida. THERESA PICILLO 207 New Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Terry Usually seen dancing with “Lu” when not dreaming. Her favorite crooner is Billy Eckstine. Pet Expression: “Tell me, tell me.” NORMA KNIGHT, POLES 181 North Seventh St., Newark Business MACHINES Norm She wants to remain a good wife. Hangout is home with her hus- band. Her hobby is music. Pet Expression: “Go sit on a tack. Favorite song is “Because.” DOLORES RAPOSO 3 Nichols Street, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE DeDee Hang- out: Wideway Hall. Future am- bition: Be a good housewife. Pet Expression: “Stinky.” PATRICIA RHOADS 10 East Overlook Ave., Belleville Business MACHINES Pat She wants to live in California. Always found in Belleville. She skating and bowling. Pet Expression: “Oh Janie.” Favorite “Because.” loves song Is IRENE ROGERS 23 Roseland Avenue, Caldwell ART Jolly Favorite song is “That Lucky Old Sun.” Hangout: Essex High. Pet Expression: “Oh! That's all right.” Future Ambition: “To be an artist. я LUCY ROSELLI 107 Littleton Avenue, Newark BEAUTY CULTURE Lu Is Secretary and Treasurer ot Senior Class. 15-а Homeroom Class. more pression: “You know.” Roselli's | Luncheonette. Ambition: Own her own shop. former cheer- leader. Was President of Sopho- Pet Ex- Hangout: Future ROSE ANN SANITATE 267 Adams Street, Newark JEAUTY CULTURE Shortie Pet Expression: “She burns me up.” Hangout: Mrs. Hyland's Room. Future Ambition is to take a trip to Italy. GLORIA SANTELLI 216 Bergen Street Newark MAKING AND DESIGN She’ iet and eserved but she can 4 seam. He number one ог. hestra Monroe. Pet Expression is “О.К.” ROSE MARIE SCARDAVILLE 732 Broadway, Newark Business MACHINES R ес Her ambition is to get married and to have chil- dren. Her hobby is Dancing. Pet Expression: “Never Mind.” Favorite song is “Crying.” PATRICIA SCHOLTING 115 North Sixth Street, Newark JUSINESS MACHINES Pat Her ambition is to marry Larry. Hangout is home. Hobby is Bowling. Pet Expression: What? I didn't hear you. Favorite song is M y Happiness.” JANE SCHROECK always have ind “Caravan.” Class, and Assistant Pet I xpression: ' CARMELA SCIARRILLO 282 South Sixth Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN Car A shy smile and always ready to help. She usually seen with Gloria and her favorite band is Tex Benakey. Pet Expression: “What the heck. ELEANOR SPERDUTO 45 Passaic Avenue, Nutley BEAUTY CULTURI Ей Secretary of 10B Class and Treasurer of hei ПА Class. Pet Expression: “Babe.” Future Am- bition: Own her own shop. Can always be found at the C.Y.O. PATRICIA SULLIVAN 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange DRESSMAKING DESIGN AND Pat Quiet know her, likes Frankie Laine-and is usually seen at Polo games. “Did I tell you?” ! unta. you Pet expression is ELEANORA SUTTER 379 Turrell Аче, South Orange Business MACHINES Noni Her ambition is to, № as thin as Arline Bird. Her hangout watching Hobby is reading. Pet “Oh Hush up.” Favorite song is “That Man I Love.” is home teley ision. Expression: BETTY Ме GUINESS 51° NORMA SWAYZE 72 Hobson Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Norm We hope she always keeps her blond hair and shy smile. Her favorite pastime is babysitting. Pet Expression: “Oh, nuts!” ANNA VENTURA 304 Hathaway Street, Wallington ЗЕАСТУ CULTURE Smiley President of 11B and А and member of Yearbook Staff. Pet Expression: “You know.” Hang out: With Joe, Future Ambition: ls to own her own shop. Вет Me би� е 51 MARY LOU VALVANO 234 Clifton Avenue, Newark 3EAUTY CULTURE Bright Eyes Enjoys all sports and loves roller- skating. Pet Expression: “Hu. 3-2370.” Hangout: Where her weakness is. Future Ambition: To own her own shop. Also become a leading hair stylist. ELEANORE SUSZKA 40 Dewey Street, Newark DRESSMAKING Elly One of the sweetest girls to know and work with. Always a ready smile. Her favorite hangout is the movies. Pet Expression: “Holee.” ROSE MARIE VINCIQUERRA 83 Lake Street, Newark DRESSMAKING AND DESIGN } President of the Student Council and industrious 1 1 [11 , і� eve rvthing she does. Не song 15 Еоо! З Ра 1 ” › , } dise and her favorite hangout is Pat’s house. Pet Expression: “Golly.” HELEN WALTERS 141 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Newark NURSING Helen А little girl with brown hair. Helen has been our home room treasurer for two years. She likes boys and her pet expression is “Your dues girls.” JANE WHITE 510 Central Avenue, Newark Business MACHINES Janie Her secret ambition is to marry Charlie: Her hobby is dancing and bowling. Pet Expression: “Oh Pat.” You will usually find her at Charlie's House. MARY LOU YATES VICTORIA ZAMPINI 37 Littleton Avenue, Newark ENGINEERING CLERICAI Can always be seen creeping into class bell. Likes Tommy Dorsey and vea Hangout is Long Branch. Favorite “ › Т Smoke Rings. Student Council Your service to the school and to the coun cil has been outstanding. Because of these ex- periences, we know you will become leaders in your work and in your community. “Success and Happiness to you in your Future Leadership.” OFFICERS Rose MARIE VINCIOUERRA President Lt -Pri sid і ( -Pri siden Secretary Rose CoRIGLIANO JOAN PARADISE Joan MILLER Janer Mauro Treasurer FLORENCE KwaASNIK Assistant Treasurer К. NEAL Owens Adviser CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Audrey Stout Hilda Behrens Alice Fleming Helen Antonezak Mary Maricondo Marie Raphael Josephine DiChiara Josephine Gitto Mary Lou Schmid Mary Lou Y ates Lorraine Campos Іге� е Andreini Louise Summa Го� : Karan Shirley Spencer Ruth Mann Marie DiNola Antoinette Palmisano Marie Giammona Jean Bianco Lita Capozzi Gloria Castellucci Dolores Chapman Vincenza Codella Juanita Collins Carol Conroy Helen Davies Carolyn ПесКет Dolores De Mauro Helen Detrick Shirley Detrick Patricia Desmore Anna Di Blasi Josephine Di Chiara Lorraine Domkos Nancy Dougherty Alice Fleming Dolores French ( 7] (155 of 195] Beatrice Gatti Dorothy Gerino Bessie ( sholson Ann Gonnello Clara Greco Lorraine Heln stett Brvna Herman Irene Horowitz Dolores Jankin Gloria Kayser Lorraine Lescavage Ann Mack Mary Ann Malko Catherine Mallard Edna Masterson 3etty McGuiness Angela Meola Dolores Meola Marceline Merlo Marilyn Miller Audrey Newenhouse | а� сез Paladino Joan Paradise Ingeborg Piassek Carol Polito Janet Pı imav era Alice Provencher Lillian Rogers Dorothy R osenfelt Johanne Ruggiero Jean Sabat Arlene Schuch Patricia Smyth Jane Spera Mary Squillaro Audrey Stout Lillie Thomas Jacqueline Trella | ге� е Vetter Angelina Vitagliano Verla Walker Grace Yagger Susan Wood, Adviser Betty Abrams Dolores Ameen Ida Andalora Helen Antonczak Virginia Banfield Gwendolyn Bell Mary Ann Benanti Jacqueline Benfield Flora Barbone Gloria Bottge Patricia Bradley Anna Mae Briante Mattie Bryan Georgianna Bryant Geraldine Burns Patricia Campbell Joan Carambatos Patricia Casaleiz Angelina Certosimo Ann Chislock Patricia Colucci Andrienne Connor Rose Anna Corbo Nicolina Corlito Lucille D’Aloia Rose DeFalco Virginia DeGiacomo Rose Marie DelGuercio Geraldine DeLuca Phyllis DeMaio Class Rose DeChiara Rose Mary Dierks Jennie DeNicola Marie DiNola Barbara Emerick Barbara Farrand Katherine Ferguson Anna Fontana Carol Galuska Jane Galuska Johanna Garafolo Joyce Gatling Marie Giammona Loretta Giannattasio Іге� е Gilbert Josephine Gitto Harriet Good Miriam Greene Bessie Gress Carol Griggs Carol Halbert Carol Hand Myrtle Harris Wilhelmina Hart Dawn Heidel Mary Heintz Patricia Huck Eleanor Illick Frances Johnson Eleanor Karkosky Helen Kane Joanne Labaska Jean Lashendock Winifred McGovern Vera Maddox Joan Maison Wilhelmina Marshall Mary Matarazzo Mary Mavrode Lucy McCabe Clair Мегтет Roselina Milano Josephine Minichiello Rose Ann Montebello Luvenia Montgomery Jeanett Moran Ann Murphy Patricia Nardiello Rosemarie Notare Theresa O'Flaherty Betty Orlaski Antoinette Palmisano Francis Palermo Rachel Pennetti Barbara Phillips Janet Pinsonneault Rose Marie Polo Dolores Poprotsky Katherine Priggre Barbara Powell 51 Bernice Randolph Marion Rizzo Grace Robertello Ann Rogosa Rachel Rosano Marion Ruglio Maculate Russo Eleanor Sacharanski Carmella Saragusa Barbara Scheele Betty Schmidt Mary Jane Smeltze: Ann Sode Margaret Spina Janet Spitzei Jacqueline Stone Eleanor Stora Ruth Summers Francis Swayze Josephine Tedesco Janet Therien Annette Tobie Carrine Trematore Gloria Viscide Mary Lynne Warrick Carol Williams Grace Worzel Carmela Zicaro Mildred Zellhann Marion JORTNER, Adviser We're Freshmen girls of Essex High, Our lot’s a humble one. The Seniors say as we go by, “How CAN they be so dumb?” The Juniors too—they have for us No kindly look or word, But blame us for all noise and fuss And say, “They are absurd !” But Sophomores! They take the cake! They’re SO superior! Great joy is theirs when they can make, Us feel inferior! In spite of all we plod right on Toward nineteen fifty-three. For then our woes will all be gone And Seniors WE will be. Adult Technical STENOGRAPHY Nelson Ball Leach Cifelli Loretta Howes Jennie Gurnari Lois Sharenow Joan Snyder Laura Stevens Frances White Rose Valvano Fannie Harrison Linzee Davis Clarisse Feldman Euterpe Vanvourellis BUSINESS MACHINES Ella Capria Marie Claybrook Eleanor Di Renzo Helen Di Renzo Agnes Romano Barbara Spence Beverly Marshall BEAUTY CULTURE Edna Berger Frances Denardo Gertrude Longo DRESS DESIGN Eileen Bush Clarissa George Dorothy Hatchett June Johnson Regina Marshall Dorothy Schifano Clarice Brown ADV. DESIGN Ann Benko Ruth Lawton June Roemheld FASHION ADV. Judith Nardone Laura Guidone Nursing The students are engaging in the study of anatomic and cos metic science and the prac tical arts of Beauty Culture. During the vear, completing hours of study each member is course ol one one thousand and practice, nabled to ob tain her New Jersey State Board license, Success in this field depends on study, perseverance, person ality, and relationship with others. Irene Andreini Julia Buta Shirley Conover Sadie Cracchiola Margie D’Aloia Carolyn DeLuca Barbara Grote Olga Gentles Dolores La Mura Patricia Murphy Carole Natale Joan Passero Eleanor Posluszny Catherine Schmidt Olive Taylor Lois Walck Adele Zoll “Nursing 15 most beautiful of all arts of life М. ADELAIDE NUTTING [his is a one-year ит for idults over eighteen years. Those | complete the tor ис ure instruction school and of practical experience hospit il. Doris Breitmaier Lois Pitts Hildegarde Derr Evelyn Porter Violetta DeWitt Catherine Queenar Albe Fleming Mary Steele Agata Muscatello Geraldine Thomas Pearly Thomas Harriet Travlee Ethel Armstrong Anita Williams Mildred Cotton lora Barnes Joris Hudson | lennie Daniels | Ruth Donan Phyllis Innamarato I Harriet Gaines rma Marra Elizabeth Minnefield Arlene Vorse WANTED: Dental pleasant personality, responsible, tients, assis l ap ds ne есога al a Assistant, Fine opportunity We ot the Dental Class find our 2 filling the above live up t ! pected of us! Barrett, Bar Davidson, Joan Dzubilo, Sonia Gartlev, Louise Olson, Anne Sharp, Mary Givswyt, | Harmon, Те� і Ste Holloway, Dolores 1 ulian, Nadel, Gilda Т if neat әуе ра all that rar er Keep pointments, ІСІ а Joan Elsie тех, Kk , Маги Dental Assistants “4 medica Secretary trained for work і� her chosen field is prepared for service in what has been cognized for centuries as a 1 profession. Barbara Belfer nne Crandell Lois Corwin Rose Dorfman Marceline Ebert Ruth Einhorn Rhoda L. Fox Rosalie Gelber Phyllis Goldbaum Helen Graham Ina E. Karetnick Maxine Kemper Noreen T. Kenny Anne King Mona Langberg Louise E. Mombert Eileen Murray Ruth E. Olson Sondra C. Panitch Florence M. Rafter Marilyn Rice Lillian Robbins Anne T. Rowe Dolores А, Smith Esther I. Spitzer Rita Temple Genevieve Т, Walsh Gloria Weinstein Joan А, Westwood Nancy Н. Leatherberry Veronica Н. Mankiewicz Bloomfield Tech Cheerleaders Dramatic Club Lorraine Campos Dolores Chapman Dorothy D'Alessio Phyllis De Stefano Velma Drew Doris Ernst Jean Graziano Barbara Gustin Dorothy Lesnikowski Marie Leto Ann Mack Mary Ann Malko Joan Mitler Ingeborg Piassek Norma Poles Dorothy Rosenfelt Victoria Zampini Library Bookworms “Good company at school, at home, Gay Pal for cozy nooks. Ileigho, Jor now and years lo come, Let’s sing the praise of books!” —Nancy Вуко TURNER Executive Council President, Carol Alfonso; Vice-President, Nancy Dougherty; Secretary, Joan Miller; Treasurer, Margaret Bradley; Pub- licity, Tolanda Та� � иссі; Adviser, Miss E. Wood. Newark Tech Cheerleaders Glee Club The Spectator Editor, Nancy Dougherty; As sistant Editor, Lorraine Helm менег; Secretary to Editor, Helen Detrick; News Editor, Sherry Detrick; Feature Editor, Georgianna Bryant; Sports Edi tor, Angela Vitagliano; Editors, Helen Davies, Walker; Typing Editor, othy D’Alessio; Reporters, lene Blickendofer, Barbara Eme- rick, Anne Gonnello, Edna Mas terson, Barbara Powell, Alice Provencher, Mary Heintz. Fea ture Writers, Nicolina Corlito, Carol Hand, Vera Maddox: Sports Writers, Jose phine Mi nichiello, Frances Paladino. Janet Primavera; Literary Ad- wiser, Miss Claire Mendell; Art Idviser, Miss Pauline Reilly. We, the Class of 1950, having accumulated a goodly fortune, and feeling that our allotted time here is nearing an end and because of our high regard for those who follow, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. To Miss KRAUTER we leave our sincere best wishes. To MRS. RICHARDSON our best regards. To Miss APPLEGATE a good assistant. To the AUDITORIUM many more interesting assemblies. We leave Miss BONNELL any old bones left around. To the CAFETERIA we leave salt. We leave MRS. COLLIER shutting the water off. We leave Mns. COOK a record saying “help her girls.” To the Cooks we leave a cook book. То Mrs. CORSON we leave her husband in one piece. We leave MR. CORSON to cover the machines. To Mis: DEARNALEY many more odors in the Science Room. To Mrs. DUNHAM we leave the Dramatic Club. To MRS. FERRIS we leave her basting. We leave MRS. FITZGERALD a bottle of Iodine. To the FRESHMEN our deepest sympathy. To Mrs. GARDNER we leave her skeleton in the closet. To our GYMNASIUM we leave our dirty gym suits. To Mrs. HIGGS our locker keys. To Miss HODGINS our drawing boards. 58 M VIRS VI the К (5151 Miss RI М155 RICH long technical names re gals [OI M SS Ri SS МА? he SHOWERS we le the SOPHOMORES success in their new course the STUDENT COUNCIL we leave rules and regulations e leave MRS. STUMMAN a new glee club VIRS. TORRISI her textiles. MRS. TRINKS we leave grown up seniors. 1 DR. VANCE the whole school to examine Miss VAN NEST someone who comes 1 Miss VEENSTRA a class of licensed dri о Mrs. WARRICK we leave an empty Го Miss WHITNEY our gratitude making our Yearbook a success To Miss WOOD many more bookworms We leave Mrs. WOOD girls with long hai And last but not least to the WHOLE $ Sworn and subscribed to on this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty. Eleanor Pedalino 1 ustice of the Peace, Joan Miller Best looking Most ambitious Most dignified Teaser Cutest . Most athletic... TY Mildred Di Ruggiero . Rose Corigliano Patricia Sullivan Janet Mauro Mary Baptista .. Thais Johnson Class wit......Lorraine Campos Class dreamer... . Theresa Picillo VERLA WALKER IRENE ROGERS Best dresser Mildred Hudson Most carefree Mafalda Di Mauro Most flirtatious Mary Lou Valvano Did most for her class lolanda lannucci Most friendly Most respected. .....Rose Marie Vinciquerra Most popular Carol Alfonso Most feminine Jean Graziano Best dancer Lucille Guarino Most retiring „Сагтейа Sciarrillo Senior Activities Chri Mike Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Сто� � еШ 0 ill and Jan George Graft у Andreinne ickey B Angie Gregoli Jean Anelli atty Bradle Benny Griec Manuel Ares . and Mrs. Harry Бї Captain L. Guarino ә ogt. Ralph . Artigliere owl n Mary M Sgt. C. The Miss Captain Heinema Anne Herbst Mary Hess Mr. Hilkene Captain Robert Hitchings Bebe Citro Austin J. Hoftman Lou Collito Bert Hoftman Dominick Costanzo Dot and Joe Hoftman Bill Cullen Mr. Howland Mr. and Mrs. Р. D'Amat George Husjok L Wis. Danny and Francis Jackie and Laura Dave and Pat Pee Wee Jones Jerry DeBenedictics Captain John L. Jones Frank DelBianco S Sgt. John W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William Dell Erma Mrs. Edward Kleinsorgen Tony DeMauro Stanley Kowalczyk Walter Deneka Frieda E. Krafft Jerry DeNicola Bill Kuelling Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeStefano Stashia Kwasnik Silvio DiVito Mrs. H. Laufer M Set. Terry Donegan Mr. H. Lauter Nancy Dougherty Norma Laufer Donald Drew Walter Laufer Mary Earl Mr. Leete Ist Lt. A. R. Ellmer Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lienau Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ernst Alfie Lienau Vinnie Errico Mrs. Hilda Lienau Hy Fine Lorraine and Sam Frank Freda Mike Luciano Sally Freda Eddie MacPhee Nelson Ball Don Frish Ida Mae Tony Balsamo Fred Fuchs Joe Mantz Jackie Bauer S Set. Dom E. Galione Margie and Danny Magdalena Bauer Johnny Georgie Margie and Tony 64 Well Wishers I here is a word bejeweled with bright tears, The saddest word fond lips have ever spoken ч A little word that breaks the chain of yea fs иПега� се must ever bring emotion, The memories tt crystals cannot die, ‘Tis known in every land, on every ocean Tis called “Good-Bye.” = It takes years of plugging to achieve a diploma...just 51.00 to possess a savings pass book. Your diploma and a growing bank account are the keys to more gracious living. With both.you can open the door to a happy and. successful future. JC HOWARD SAVINGS INSTITUTION Chartered 1857 764-768 BROAD STREET � NEWARK 1, NEW JERSEY Bloomfield Avenue Branch Springfield Avenne Branch BLOOMFIELD AND CLIFTON AVES. (Zone 4 SPRINGFIELD AVE. AND BERGEN ST. (Zone 3 The Largest Savings Bank in New Jersey —«Assets over 5 172,000,000.00 e - - - MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION К. ODELL SONS СО. 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З ino and loral Designs at Short ice Best Wishes Idi and Floral DX igns at hort Noti MR. AND MRS. J. DEL TUFO miser назы MiItchell 2 0621 : : DUKE TAILORS PAUL KRAWCZYK One of the largest producers of School and College Year books in the East COLYER-ROUX Printing CO. 116-124 SUSSEX AVENUE - - - NEWARK 4, NEW JERSEY Acknowiedement We, the staff of “1950 Athena,” extend our thanks to a people who have given their help and support in making t edition a success. Ope ration, Miss Marguerite Whitney, our Senior Adviser, for her invaluable assistance and guidance throughout the whole year. Miss Pauline Reilly and the art department for their help and art contribution. Mr. Nicholas A. Ickes, Jr. of the Colyer-Roux Printing Company for his interest in planning and publishing our yearbook. The Sarony Studio for photographs. The faculty and the entire student body for their most willing aid and complete support. 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