Gloucester City High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Gloucester City, NJ)

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RICHARD WIMMER 8 North Burdsall Ave., Gloucester, N. J. Dick'' Science and Engineering Dick's” swell disposition plus his way with a clarinet have made him popular with all of us. His fondness of all sports has made him well liked by all of the fellows. Good luck, Dick” Band 1,2,3,4; Junior Play; Football 4. Sports To be a chemist How we doing?” LOIS WOOD 511 No. Brown St., Gloucester, N. J. Woodie” Commercial Woodie’s” pleasing personality and willingness to cooperate have made her a well-liked member of our class. Her ability on the basketball court will long be remembered by all. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Hockey 2; Bowl- ing 4. Sleeping, eating and breathing To become a secretary Holy Pete.” DAVID A. YERKES 310 Market St., Gloucester, N. J. Dave” Science and Engineering Dave’s” dry humor and unending supply of stories are a constant source of amusement to all. We're sure his likeable manner will help him to make friends as easily in the future as it hat in school. Football; Wrestling; Yearbook. Fancy diving To join the navy and have my own busi- ness afterwards. Got your German done? '

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 JAMES E. VAN ZOEREN 121 South Wilson Avenue Broolclawn, N. J. Van” General Academic Van's” happy-go-lucky nature and devilishness have endeared him to all. His love of sports and a certain senior girl are well known to all. Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Senior Play. Sleeping To get out of school You’re straight, kid. FRANCIS R. WEISGERBER 81 Lane Ave., Gloucester, N. J. Wash Science and Engineering Tall, dark, and handsome describes our Wash. We all know him best as an outstanding football player and a swell guy. We know he has the ability to achieve his goal. Best of everything, Wash. Football 1,2,3,4. Driving the car Playing with the Philadelphia Eagles Ho kidding.” HARRY VERFAILLIE 813 Paul Street, Gloucester, N. J. Har” Science and Engineering Har's” carefree manner and his will- ingness to laugh, plus his friendly man- ner will reserve him a high place in our hearts.- Good luck in anything you do. Junior Play ; Band 3,4; Orchestra 4; Wrestling 4. Music; Sax and Clarinet To get needles that don’t hurt Aw heck! Let’s go to Brooklawn.” HARRIET WEST 609 Powell St., Gloucester, N. J. Westie” College Entrance in Arts Westie” may be small but when she is asked to do things she does them in a big way. Westie will always be remembered by her classmates for her willingness to work. We hope she be- comes a good teacher. Ettes”; Yearbook; Junior Dance Committee; Newspaper; Senior Play; Glee Club 1,2,3. Dancing To go to Glass boro State Teachers College Swell.” RICHARD A. WEICK 502 Essex St., Gloucester, N. J. Dick” Commercial Dick will probably be found feet out, back down, head up—working on his car, for it is always broken down, but he still finds time to be in both the orchestra and band where he has stood out for the past four years. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4. Auto Mechanic To get out of school Cheese 6 Crackers.” JANE WHITEHEAD 804 Hunter St., Gloucester, N. J. Janie” Commercial Her neat appearance, cute manner and sparkling disposition have made her well known and well liked by all her friends. Frank To graduate and get married [25} Did you see Frank?

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FRESHMAN YEAR Captain -----------------James Devlin 1st Mate Eugene Mason Yeoman Marie Labbree Treasurer Dan Moore 9 7 44 All sails set for our final four years of the twelve in our cruise through school. We met Mr. Brightbill, the officer in charge, and he showed us to our cabins which we would keep for the school year of 1944- 1945. 4 3 45 We start out our social life with a class hayride. Half way to Almonesson, the wa- gon broke down, so we made it back on the bus. 6 1 46 We are now sailing at full speed into our final exams, and cramming like mad seagulls, every spare moment, excepting when not at mess. 6 15 46 Sails are being slackened, and we are slow- ly moving into our berths for the summer. Giving fond farewells to our shipmates who did not quite make the last call, we move up the gangway to our new cabins. JUNIOR YEAR Captain ----------------------------Bill Gallagher 1st Mate---------------------------James Devlin Yeoman-------------------------------Dot Caruthers Treasurer----------------------------Dan Moore 6 17 45 Coming into port now for the last day of this first nine months. All aboard are quite satisfied, and laugh merrily as they trudge down the gangway. 9 6 46 All members of the crew are accounted for. All hands” are piped, and orders of the day are passed. Watches are appointed, all set to get under way. SOPHOMORE YEAR Captain James Devlin 1st Mate Eugene Mason Yeoman Dot Caruthers Treasurer Dan Moore 9 4 45 Lines are cast off. We have our bunks for the year 1945-1946, and the ship is making headway out of the Harbor of 1945. 5 15 46 We are sailing into our Sophomore Hop, with our spanker full, our sails are set, and our banners flying madly at the tip of the main mast, hoping our dance is a success. 3 9-10 47 We are sailing with our sail full into the Junior Play, entitled Out of the Frying Pan”. All hands have put together, and are making it a big success, members of the crew chosen for parts in it are: Dick Wimmer, Joan Evans, Babs Bros- chard, Dolores Albertson, Mitzie House- knecht, Dan Moore, Ed Cashner, Isabel Staake, Hubert Hubbs, Harry Verfaillie, Joan MacFarland, Jane Tomassetti, Dolores Eber- hard, Charles Brennan, George Heckman, Gloria Schlagle, Marie Fischer, Edith Thomp- son, Maureen Breckenridge. Music is being furnished by Gallagher’s Band. The Coach of the play is Miss Grafton. We were just informed that our class holds all records for attendance.