Flemington High School - Echo Yearbook (Flemington, NJ)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Top row, left to right: Doris Kronmaier, vice-presidentg Helen jungblut, treasurer. Bottom row, left to right: Vivian Velehradsky, 'presidentg jack Wilson, sergeant-at-armsg Edna McPherson, secretary. 4 ' SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The fall of 1943 found us, a large and very much bewildered group of freshmen, entering the halls of F. H. S. QWe had received our hrst idea of what it was like on Rural Visiting Day when we were shown a typical day at F. H. SQ Having forgotten exact directions, however, we were properly assisted by the upper classmen. 'F Wheii we became more settled, we joined manygof the clubs. Our lowly class was even represented in the junior-Senior Play. We also pitched in during the Emergency to help pick tomatoes and other crops.. Schoolwork, Student Council elections, and election of class otlicers kept us increasingly busy. In February we came through with great success in our St. Valentines Day dance, which pleased even the Seniors. Report cards in june, vacation in july and August were fond memories in September, as we returned to school. Feeling like veterans we lorded it over the little Freshmen. After an early election of officers we began preparations for the first so- cial function of the school year, the Sophomore Dance. This Halloween af- fair with its weird and frightening decorations provoked much fun and praise. Many of us were represented in the various clubs organized that year. Several members of our class turned out for interscholastic football fit had been discontinued for sometimey, as well as for basketball and baseball. We contributed generously to the Red Cross Drive, the Infantile Paralysis Drive, and the drives for War Bonds and Stamps.

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' . U di ., By this time we felt more sure of our courses and aimed for the Honor Rolls. Many of us hit that target of high marks. Another summer came and passed and we joined the ranks of the upper classmen. The under classmen were made well aware of this fact. Our first non-war year was fully enjoyed. We had a new director, Dr. Wayman. Once more we were represented in all clubs and organizations. Class officers were elected and we began organizing our plans for the year. In April most juniors could be found dangling their left hands very obviously, especially in the faces of the under classmen. The reason was the all-important new class rings which just had to be shown off. We were the first to get the new all gold standardized class rings. Our other important event of the year was the Junior Prom. After much work and fine assistance from many of the teachers, the Prom was a great success. Unique and very beautiful were the decorations, which simulated .1 southern plantation. The auditorium abounded with all-kinds of realistic crepe paper flowers on trellises. The evening was complete when the,Prom Queen was crowned with all the attendant pompand ceremony. With the ending of the war, inter-scholastic athletics were expanded and all teams were given our full support. Work fthat dreaded thingj pressed down on us harder than ever. But we rose fand fellj and tried. Nevertheless we maintained our high marks. As the end of the year arrived, we reluctantly watched the Class of '46 leave F. H. S. Then we began to anticipate our own last year when we should be the upper upper classmen. 1 For once we returned to school readily and settled ourselves in the post of Seniors. By this time we were beyond recognizing Freshmen. Of course we directed a few gullible souls to the wrong elevator, but we spent most of our time trying to be dignified. One of our first privileges was walking down the center aisle to the front seats in the auditorium. This we did with heads high and what we hoped was a dignified step. We again were directed by a new principal, Mr. Harry C. Nuessle. We wanted to give a memorable Christmas Dance since it was the last we would give. The novelty of Toyland, the theme for the decoration, helped to make the dance most popular. We again joined the Polio drive, the Red Cross drive, and actively sup- ported school sports. We even smiled benignly on happy juniors with their new rings, and began to feel older. In March our class helped to make the school play Junior Miss a hit. When this was over we worked harder than ever to produce one of the best Class Nights F. H. S. ever had. After this we were properly dignified for Baccalaureate Service and Commencement. We, the Class of 1947, wish to thank everyone who has helped in any way to make our four years at F. H. S. so profitable, and so replete with fun and pleasant memories. K' 5 r . 't wi K I7 .ik