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

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OOKING INTO THE FUTURE Shiver my timbers, it looks as if there are lights on ye olde pirate ship, G.H.S.l Ship, ahoy! and welcome to the reunion of the class of ’54! shouted former classmate KENNETH PARKER, president of the Buick Division of General Motors. Glancing around the ship, 1 could see that all mem- bers of the class seemed to have prospered in the fifteen years since graduation. In the first group 1 came upon, I met LOIS PORCH, five times Academy Award winner and now starring in her tenth Broadway hit, talking to Pulit- zer Prize winning novelist, BARBARA FRAMPTON, and to former Miss America and now glamorous movie star, BERNICE STUBBS and her escort, PHIL CAMPBELL, holder of the Olympic Decathlon record. Just back from a cross country run from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is ALLEN BLACK, noted track star, watching fellow track star, JIM’ DAVIDSON, pole- vaulting over the main sail. Also watching are JEAN CHEESEMAN and SHIRLEY SOOY, co-captains of the all star hockey team of the U. S. A. Up at the wheel I see Dr. RONALD JOOS, nuclear physicist and winner of the Nobel Prize for science, talking over old times with BILL' BRITTON, research chemist for Dupont, and RODGER GIESEKE, top en- gineer at General Electric. In the galley many of the secretaries are telling what has happened to them since graduation. JOAN SAYRES. “ROSIE' WINTERS, and NANCY O’DONALD are all three, secretaries to members of the President's Cabi- net. KATHERINE WILSON and BERNICE BOOTH are private secretaries to the President himself. Secretary to the president of the Phillies is our own VELMA BROCK WAY. Also present are BARBARA Mc- CAUGHEY and “KASS1 DALY, private secretaries and helpers to JOAN ANDERSON,well -known fashion designer. Coming up the gang plank are ELLEN SCHRADER and DOT TROUGHTON, both of whom own large ranches out West. I also see the wealthiest woman in the world, RUTH NETTER, who is now married to a Vanderbilt. Also coming aboard is ESTHER RAUBE, now a missionary to China. In the forecastle are MICHAEL ROSEN, owner of the Rosen Accountancy with his efficient secretary, MARION SCHMIDT, chatting with PHIL PINES, head of the F.B.I. and BILL” SAYERS, top-flight engineer. Coming toward me with a copy of the Gloucester City News, which is now one of the nation’s most popu- lar weeklies, are co-owners, LOUISE WATSON, ALICE STRACK, and JOSEPHINE SETTAR. The paper’s sudden rise in popularity is due to the up-to-the-minute news coverage of FRANCES LLOYD. A glance at the headlines reveals that DR. FRED WIEDERWAX is about to tour the world and there is a picture showing the famous surgeon aboard ship sur- rounded by his private secretary, KAY CAMPBELL; his private nurse, JUDY DICKSON, and the world famous woman explorer, JOAN KUN1CKI. All pictures for the paper are taken by ace photographer “BOB WALSH, three time winner of the American Photography Society Award. A full page advertisement announces the opening of the Jay Tea Body Building School run by “JOHNNY TALORICO. Down in the foreward hole are many former pirates who have reformed and are now helmsmen. These include CARLIE STUHL, principal of the local grammar school; physical education teachers, BETTY DOE and JACK HOFFNER; typing teacher, PAT CONNELLY; and in charge of the cheerleaders, MARIE TAYLOR. Also present are the high school secretary, ALICE BLACK and the school nurse, ELAINE YERKES. Next to the longboat talking about the latest make cars are gas station owner, DONALD GIBBS; mechanic, HAROLD WYNNE; auto mechanic. ADDISON READER; and manager of the Ford Agency, JAMES STRAUBE. On the top deck, discussing their various businesses are ROSEMARY CARR, owner of a new ultra-modern bowling alley; MELVIN KLEINFELD, owner of the world's largest department store; SHIRLEY GREENE, owner and head beautician at Greene's Beauty Parlor; JERRY BRANNON, owner of the biggest landscaping business in the state; and WILLIAM ENGLEHARDT, manager and owner of the largest pig farm in South Jersey. Also, swapping business notes are HOWARD PIER- SON and RICHARD HUBBS, proprietors of their own respective carpentry companies; and MARLENE ADAMS, owner of a chain of super markets. Throwing balls from the crow’s nest isacehurler for the Phillies, JACK HAWTHORNE. Catching them are the stars of the Warriors, BILL ST. JOHN and RONNIE TESSING. Talking to BEVERLY JENKINS, all star basketball player, are roller skating queen, SHIRLEY MULDOON and her assistant, JOAN HENNIG. Former secretaries and stenographers who are now happily married, DONNA ASHENFELTER, JOAN LEWIS, and BARBARA MORAN, are busy talking to celebrities, TOM McFADDEN, night club entertainer; DON OERLE- MANS, popular television crooner; and FRANCES HICK- MAN and CHARLES FACER, who have just been voted T. V. comedians of the year. Gazing through the porthole in captain’6 cabin are NANCY PRESTON, noted interior designer and her sec- retary, JEAN HETHER1NGTON; CAROL BORDNER, calendar illustrator; and BOB HALL, creator of cartoon billboards. Coming into the cabin are airline hostess BARBARA SAYERS and the secretary to the airline, MILDRED DuBOIS, talking to aviatrix, BARBARA BLANCHARD. Waving as she hurries by to her cabin, is AINA TUCKER, head nurse at Cooper Hospital. Chatting with CAROL CHEW, dancing instructor for Arthur Murray, are BETTY CICERO, poetry editor for a national magazine, and MARY JANE REEVES and GRACE McDOWELL, co-managers of Gimbel Brothers’ Department Store. In the main hole of the ship we find state trooper “BOB BATTERSBY swapping stories with local police- man, WALT ASHE; restaurant owner, WAYNE BOULDEN; and criminal lawyer, FRANK BOWDEN. Also, renewing old friendships are CHARLES REYNOLDS, president of the Tall Story Club; and ROLAND KAIGHN, leader of the most popular orchestra in the United States. Shouting “Hello! to everyone are MR. MRS. JOHN BUR1, two of Gloucester's most prominent citizens. Mrs. Buri is, of course, the former DELORES SNELLBAKER. The navy is also well represented, for we have in our midst Admiral JAMES SHEPPARD, Lieutenant PHILIP DIESER, ship owner STANLEY MATTHEWS, and on the distaff side, PAT HINDSLEY and CAROLE MADELINE, both officers in the United States Waves. Late comers arriving just now are FRED KRAFT and “EDDIE DUBELL, both first class draftsmen. Also, hurrying up the gang plank are architect CHARLES KROH and bachelor. “DANNY RAUBE, owner of the Raube Men’s Shoppe with their busy secretaries--res- pectively, JUNE STRAUB and ARLENE WEBER. Last but not least, is the photographer of this gala occasion, who is none other than FRED BLANDY, owner of the biggest photography studio in the East.

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Ship's Officers Capt. Pat Powell 1st Mate Kay Campbell Yeoman Cass Daly Purser Bob Bennett Ship’s Officers: Capt. Phil Campbell 1st Mate Bill St. John Yeoman Kay Campbell Purser Charles Eager “Wild Cat Willie” “Blossom Time” Ship’s Officers Capt. Rick Wiederwax 1st Mate Phil Campbell Yeoman Kay Campbell Purser Bernice Stubbs REW’S LOG Freshman Year Land Ho! was the great outburst. . .And we knew we were through the worst ...Four years of struggle with our training... While our voyage kept on churning. . .Thinking back now, I can remember. . .How scared I was on the fifth of September... I looked around at the rest of the crew. .. Knowing they felt the same way, too. . . But after our first few weeks... We soon learn- ed high school techniques. . .One day I walked up the Ship’s bow. . .to talk to our Captain, Pat Powell. . .He said he was leaving, but he’d leave in his place . . . Kay Campbell to take over as first mate ... He promised lots of fun in store. . . Dances, parties, and such, galore. . . With the ending of our frosh year... We plotted a dance, for the time was near... We came down the gangway, the dance was through. . . Now, to begin another year anew! Sophomore Year Our lines have been cast. . . With our sails at full mast . . . Over the sea we went, bound . . . To see what new could be found . . . Another dance came our way . . . And the memories stayed . . . But exams made us forget . . . And our brows became thick with sweat . . . Well, we all seemed to pass . . . And now for another year!. . . Another class! Junior Year We were Sailing with our heads together. . . Right into our first play. The Storm we’d weather. . .But as things turned out. . .A gala event was had on that night. . . Much like our play our dance arose... We had a hard time to keep on our toes. . . The crew pulled together with all they had. . . And our dance really wasn’t so bad... Our school kept up at a great pace... Until our assembly we came to face... But we figured just like the rest... We would all have to do our best. . .Well, we did and, as you know,. . .It turned out fine in spite of our woes. . . Then came the biggest event. . . The one to which the Senior (.lass went. . . Yes, it was time for our big day. . . Becau.se our prom was on its way. . .Ending another mighty year. . .Which almost brings the climax near. Fall Festival’ “Junior Telethon” Promenade Ship’s Officers Capt. Rick Wiederwax 1st Mate Bill St. John Yeoman Nancy O’Donald Purser Frank Bowden “George Washing- ton Slept Here” “Holiday Hop” Washington Trip Class Night Baccalaureate Service Commencement Finale Senior Year The waves tossed and turned . . . And the rush of wind made our faces burn. But we could stand all this and more. . . For soon we would close the school door. . .Out into the world we would float. . .all of us in the same boat. We were all much excited. . .We gave our last play. . .And all were delighted . . . Through our last year of toil. . . Many joys would we tread into the soil . . . For we had lots of fun, tears, and laughter. . . Which would echo thru each rafter. . .Yes, we have finished. . .With diploma in hand. . .Now we are off to see the land. CREW'S ACTIVITIES by Historian Elaine Yerkes ARLENE WEBER: Typing Club 2,3; Gym Club 1,2; Gym Jamboree 1,2,4; Play Committee 4; Prom Committee; Basketball 1,2,3. FREDERIC R. WIEDERWAX. JR: Class President 3.4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Assemblies 2,3,4; Assembly Committee 3,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Vice President 3; Junior Senior Plays; Play Committees 3,4; Boys’ State Representative 3; Prom Committee; Newspaper 2. 3,4; Editor 4; Yearbook Editor; Quill Scroll; Honor Society. KATHRYN WILSON: Glee Club 1; Gym Club 1; Gym Jamboree 1,2,4; Prom Committee; Play Committee 4; BasIr rSall | . 4. ROSEMARIE A. WINTERS: Dance Committee 1.2,3,4;Gym Committee 3; Prom Committee; Senior Play; Newspaper 2,3,4; Yearbook Business Manager.; J.V. Cheerleading 2,3; Hockey 1,2; Honor Society. HAROLD WYNNEFORD WYNNE: Play Committee4; News- paper. ELAINE F. YERKES: Dance Committees 1.2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Assemblies 2,3; Junior Play; Prom Committee; Newspaper 1,2,3; Yearbook; Literary Contest, Honorable Mention 3; History Contest Winner 3; Basketball 1,2.

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REW’S WILL We, the Pirate Crew of 1954, being of sound mind and free will, do solemnly bequeath to the class of 1955 the following items. Cass Daly leaves her giggles to Ruth Tortual, Judy Dickson's personality plus is to be per- petuated by Kitsey Cormaney. Joan Anderson leaves her lovely disposition and her curly hair to Joan Kramer. Bob Battersby will allow Bill Lonabaugh to dream for him and Ebbie Thompson to carry on his football ability. Jerry Brannon wills to Jim Blackburn his talkativeness. Barbara Frampton is sure her writing ability will be carried on by Barbara Thompson and her de- pendability by Virginia Harvey. Charles Fager’s noisiness is left to Gilbert Groff and Henry Pfisterer. Aina Tucker leaves Joan Heitzman to handle her coquestish ways. Elain Yerkes’ dreaming will be con- tinued by Betty Rhoda. Bernice Stubbs leaves her title of “Prettiest to Laura Kernan. Rosie Winters’ cuteness is left to Grace Virtue. Margaret Lloyd is to foster Katherine Wilson’s shy disposition, Johnny Talorico leaves his shortness to Carmen Palmiero and his cuteness to Jack Hughes. The friendship of Josephine Settar, Alice Strack, and Louise Watson is to be carried on by Maryann Bittman and Barbara McDougall. Allen Black leaves his tendency to clock-watching to Paul Martz. Carol Chew wills her dancing ability to light-footed Cass Sullivan. Jack Hoffner directs Everett Johnson to care for his blushes. Frances Lloyd’s efficiency is left to Celia Wilson. Barbara Moran donates her height to Kass Hindsley. Tom MeFadden leaves his fancy steps to Marvin Ashman. Nancy O'Donald's amiability is to be con- tinued by Barbara Schmidt. Kenneth Parker’s good-natured ways go to John Powell and his blond hair to Walter Fagen. Don Oerleman’s interest in singing is left to John Clark. IX t Troughton wants Virginia Mullin to have her red hair. Tiny Stuhl leaves her interest in teaching to Eleanor Yeager and her interest in Eddie Fisher to Shirley Calhoun. Howard Wynne’s mechanical ability is to be continued by John Connolly. Arlene Weber wishes her height on Darlene Shute. Rick Wiederwax leaves his personality to the keeping of Tony Janetti and his class leadership and acting ability to Marvin Ashman. Bob Walsh’s drollness is left to Jim Bobo. Mary Jane Reeve's ability to hold her man is left to Janet Douglass. Joan Sayres and Rosie Winters’ friendship is to be perpetuated by Vesta Krayner and Bev Lacy. June Straub’s seat in 12-C is left to Anna Mae Walton. Ronnie Tessing leaves his proficiency in basketball to Les Neilio. Marie Tylor leaves Bev Lacy the chcerleading captaincy and Eva Mae Stiles is to carry on her title of “Typical . Marlene Adams leaves her efficient assistance in the high school office in the capable hands of Lois Clark. Kay Campbell leaves her friendly ways with Desma Chambers and Pat Bryson. Velma Brockway wills her freckles to William Yeager. Phil Dieser’s car goes to Albert Pye. Betty Cicero's quiet ways are passed on to Elmerinda Cocozza. Pat Connelly’s place on the basketball team goes to Pat Bryson. Walt Ashe’s friendly ways, are bequeathed to Charles Cziryak. Donna Ashenfelter wills her seat on the bus to Ruth Hudson. Frank Bowden hopes Bill Grubb will carry on with his writing ability. Bill Britton decided John North is capable of continuing his role of jokester. Wayne Boulden and Phil Campbell leave to Spencer Hodson the captaincy of the football team. Rosemary Carr wills her place on the hockey team to Mary Ellen Hurff. Carol Bordner leaves her art ability with Arlene Davis. Bernice Booth’s hearty laugh goes to Eleanor Yeager and her interest in clock-watching to Edith Nielson. Jean Cheescman requests Joan Morton to take her place as captain of the hockey team. Mildred DuBois leaves her long walk to Martha Meyer, and Bill Englehart, his extra pounds to Barry Rankin. Carol Madeline’s love of fun is left to Ruth Buri and her interest in Del Ennis to Elaine McKnight. Stan Matthews offers his sleeping pills to Harry Clouser. Bob Bennett leaves his. physique to Ebbie Thompson. Jim Davidson’s interest in hot rods is to be continued by Gordon Douglas. Ellen Schrader wants Karla Thies to take her sweet disposition into her keeping. Marion Schmidt would like Barbara Schmidt to carry on the family tradition, and her title of “Best-dressed to go to Shirley Cattell. Pat Hindsley bequeaths her jolly ways to Ethel Stainker and Shirley Calhoun. Don Gibbs leaves his drum sticks to Paul Martz. Barbara McCaughey’s pleasant disposition is to be continued by Beverly Rusk and Joyce Rebstock. Grace McDowell’s liveliness is left to Lillian McCloskey, and Ruth Netter’s cute smile, to Nancy Partridge. Eddie Dubell’s quietness is to be continued by Joe Barney. Betty Doe leaves Barbara Schmidt her happy-go-lucky nature to carry on. Charles Reynold’s pompadour goes to Harry Hill. Johnny Buri and Delores Snell baker’s title of “Cutest couple goes down to Paul Martz and Janet Douglas. Fran Hickman’s ability to produce a smile is left to Kitsey Cormaney. Shirley Muldoon’s interest in skating is left to Pat Kennedy. Alice Black’s business-like way of taking care of tickets is left to Virginia Harvey. Joan Lewis’ lady-like ways arc to be continued by Eleanor Burkhart. Barbara Blanchard leaves her flashing green eyes to Mary lx u Granduzio and her basketball ability to Grace Prince. Fred Blandy looks to John Morrison to uphold his aptitude in photography. Bob Hall's artistic talent is to be carried on by Charles Harvey. Rodger Gieseke's sports writing ability is left to James Stinsman and Pat McCann, and his height, to Bruce Munn. Jim Straube leaves his interest in driving to Joe Miller and his liking for Fords to Harry Sturgis -- Danny Raube's well-groomed appearance is to be continued by Bob Osier. Shirley Greene’s ability to take a joke is handed down to Dot Burkhart. Jeannie Hetherington’s angelic ways go to Ida Reid while her pretty brown eyes are for Marie Quenzel. Joan Kunicki s hair styles are left to Frieda White. Shirley Sooy leaves her sports ability to be carried on by Betty Ashmen. Addison Reader’s ability to get your goat goes to George Schell. Phil Pines leaves his interest in sleuthing to Bruce MacNee. Mike Rosen’s business ability is to be carried on by Bob Lincoln. James Shepphard’s looks are handed down to Les Neilio and his tardy marks go to Eddie Walinski. Bill St. John leaves his typical ways to Ebbie Thompson 28