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

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JOSEPH SAMUEL ATKINSON 501 Park Avenue College Entrance in Science and Engineering “Joe’s happy-go-lucky manner has won him many friends. Under that wide grin we've found a serious, helpful mind. “Joe has a hidden talent, too--he’s very handy in the an room preparing dance decorations. Best of luck to a swell classmate. HOBBY: Sleeping. GOAL: To be rich. FAVORITE SAYING: “Anybody see Fritz? PET PEEVE: English. Football, 3, 4. Junior Play, 3. Prom Committee, 3. Dance Committee, 3, 4. Joe’s artistic ability will be carried on by Charles Reynolds and Frank Bowden. DAVID AUGUSTINE 108 Pershing Road, Brooklawn Commercial 218 Middlesex Street Easy to get along with, and quite an athlete--that’s “Bumpy. His skill in football and basketball will always be remembered. We wish him luck in attaining his goal. HOBBY: Working on cars. GOAL: To be an accountant. FAVORITE SAY- ING: ‘How ya doin? PET PEEVE: Book Reports. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Newspaper, 3, 4. Bumpy’s physique is left to Melvin Kleinfeld. EMIL L. BAEHR, JR. Industrial Arts “Ami’s cute smile and cheerful ways have made him an asset to our class. His quick blush and shy manner have won him a place in all our hearts, and we know he’ll succeed. HOBBY: Sports. GOAL: To graduate and become a millionaire. FAVORITE SAYING: Hi ya. Buddy! PET PEEVE: Democracy class. Football, 3, 4. Basketball, 4. Baseball, 3, 4. Ami’s shyness is rewarded to Sterling Kimbell. BARBARA NELSON BAILEY 425 Nicholson Road, Gloucester Heights Commercial “Nelly is our class “deb. She’s pretty, poised and seems to have lots of appeal to the opposite sex. We surely wish her luck in whatever she does. HOBBY: Eating. GOAL: To find one. FAVORITE SAYING: “Shut your head! PET PEEVE: Boys who hit girls in the hall. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Dance Committees, 2, 3, 4. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Nelly leaves her title of Prettiest to Bernice Stubbs. GEORGE BAKELY 230 Market Street Industrial Arts “Germ will probably slide along in life as he has through high school, we hope! He feigns a shy manner, but underneath he is quite humorous and a real pal to everyone. Lots of luck, “Germ. HOBBY: Bowling. GOAL: To swim the Delaware. FAVORITE SAYING: “How ya doin’? PET PEEVE: Wearing a tie. Germ’s craftmanship is left to Fred Kraft and his babyface is left to William Englehart.

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JAMES A. ACKROYD 5 South Johnson Avenue College Entrance in Arts “Ace is one of our jive enthusiasts as you can see by his hobby. Most of his time is spent wherever there’s a dance going on -- usually at the Park. No one will forget his smooth style on the dance floor and his cheerful smile. We wish “Ace lots of luck in attaining his goal. HOBBY: Collecting Red Cap records. GOAL: Togoto college. FAVORITE SAYING: “Going to the Park? PET PEEVE: Work. Football, 2, 3. Baseball, 1, 2. Student Council, 1, 2. Ace leaves his dancing ability to Tom McFadden. WILLIAM JOHN ALDRIDGE 617 Hunter Street Industrial Arts “Alls is one of our good-looking, but bashful, classmates. His ability on the baseball field will be remembered by all. A top sports writer on the school newspaper was another of Alls accomplishments, and we’re will- ing to bet on his success in years to come. HOBBY: Buying records. GOAL: To gotoBeve'shouse in a car. FAVORITE SAYING: “Take off! PET PEEVE: Catty girls. Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 3. Alls leaves his baseball ability to Jack Hawthorne. 1953 MARIE SHIRLEY ALEX 213 Mercer Street Commercial “Mariah is one of the quieter girls of our class. She always has a friendly- smile for everyone, and will be especially remembered for her helping hand in the high school office. Best of luck in the future, Mariah”. HOBBY: Dancing. GOAL: To marry a millionaire. FAVORITE SAYING: “Oh. my nerves! PET PEEVE: Boys. Dance Committees, I, 2, 3. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Junior Play Committee, 3. Mariah’s assistance in the office is left to Marlene Adams. ANNAMAE THERESE AMBERGER 220 Rosalind Avenue General Academic An attractive, pleasing smile, full of fun, athletic — they all describe our Be-Bop. Her ability on the basketball court and hockey field, as well as her ready participation in class activities, will never be forgotten. Good luck, Be-Bop. HOBBY: Swimming. GOAL: To swim like Esther Williams. FAVORITE SAYING: “I got a letter from Buddy. PET PEEVE: Boys who are late for dates. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Hockey, 2, 3, 4. Dance Committees, 2, 3, 4. Student Council, 3. Junior Assembly, 3. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Be-Bop’s athletic ability is inherited by Shirley Sooy. ANNA THERESA ASHE 108 North Broadway General Academic Annie is a fun-loving girl who is well liked by all her fellow students. Good natured and humorous, she can usually be found in the company of “Bonny.” We wish “Annie lots of success in anything she does. HOBBY: Dancing, swimming. GOAL: To get my driver’s license. FAVOR- ITE SAYING: Don’t get sickening. PET PEEVE: Setting my hair. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Junior Prom. 3. Dance Committee, 2. Art Club, 1. Annie leaves her watch of the clock to Allan Black.

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514 Paul Street CAROLINE ELLA BOOTH Commercial “Carrie” is one of the quieter members of our class, but to those who know her well, she is “true blue. She can usually be found talking to Nancy. Good luck, “Carrie.” HOBBY: Dancing, skating. GOAL: To go to France with Nancy. FAVORITE SAYING: You don’t say! PET PEEVE: Democracy tests. Drill Corps, 1, 2. Dance Committees, 1. 2, 3. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Junior Play Committee, 3. Senior Play Committee, 4. Glee Club, I, 2, 3. Carrie leaves her giggles to Grace McDowell and Donna Ashenfelter. EDWARD BENJAMIN BROCKWAY 115 Westminister Avenue College Entrance In Science and Engineering Ed” is always around to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. How can we ever forget his helpfulness, and his willingness to help will lead him up the ladder of success. HOBBY: Trains, studying. GOAL: To be an electrical engineer. FAVORITE SAYING: “Come, you are too slow.” PET PEEVE: A noisy class. Football, 3. Student Council, 1, 2, 3, 4. Yearbook, 4. Junior Prom Com- mittee, 3. Photography Club, 1. Color Guard, 2, 3. Junior Play Committee, 3. Senior Play, 4. Ed s dependability will be carried on by Frances Lloyd and Bill Sayers. “Bett has proved herself a cheerful, friendly classmate. Although quieter than most of us, she enjoys helping with class activities. We want to wish Bett success in years to come. HOBBY: Dancing. GOAL: To get straight “A’s . FAVORITE SAYING: “Where’s Arline now? PET PEEVE: All kinds of tests. Dance Committee, 2. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Newspaper, 3, 4. Junior Play Committee, 3. Senior Play Committee, 4. Bett’s height goes to Arlene Weber, and her seat in 12A will be filled by Mildred Dubois. JOSEPH GEORGE CLUNE 445 West Kings Highway, Audubon General Academic Give “Cluney” a partner and he’ll set the dance floor on fire. He will always be remembered for his devil-may-care way. Lots of luck to our class Romeo. HOBBY: Building “Rods and racing them. GOAL: To settle down with “Muggie.” FAVORITE SAYING: “How ’bout datl” PET PEEVE: Work. Track, 2,3. Junior Play, 3. Band, 1, 2. Cluney leaves his engine (uity) to Jimmy Joe Straub and his title of Class Romeo to John Buri. HARRY RAYMOND COOK 213 Orlando Avenue College Entrance in Science,and Engineering Cookie’s” happy disposition, plus his way with a clarinet, have made him popular with all of us. His fine performance in the Junior Play will always be remembered. Success will come easily to “Cookie. HOBBY: Music. GOAL: '53 Mercury. FAVORITE SAYING: “Hey, Bump!“ PET PEEVE: Work. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior Play, 3. Cookie’s place in the band will be filled by Melvin Klienfeld.