Haddonfield Memorial High School - Shield Yearbook (Haddonfield, NJ)

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We began our careers as upperclassmen filled with high enthusiasm and the zealous purpose of beginning the acquisition of funds for our VVashington trip. Our officers for this year were: Robert Trudel, President, lack Everett, Vice-President, Doris Brown, Secretary, William Hoster, Treasurer. We got off to a flying start by being the first class to undertake a magazine-selling campaign, and, after a feverish period of knocking on doors, brought it to a successful financial conclusion. Another innovation sponsored by our class was the publishing of a school paper, The Haddon Higher. Under an all-Iunior staff headed by our class president, the new publication proved its popularity at once. At our Iunior Prom on the evening of May thirteenth we danced to the rhythmic strains of Chuck Gordonfs orchestra, and beautiful red and white decorations trans- formed the gym into a fairyland. The final event undertaken under our auspices this year was the presentation of the Kay Brothers' Circus, which proved a great financial success. We shall never forget the hitherto unsuspected talent displayed by some of our members for selling anything from peanuts to broken balloons. The beginning of our senior year brought with it anxiety over earning the necessary credits for graduation, and the amassing of sufficient funds for our projected trip. With our previous president and vice-president elevated to positions on the Student Body, we elected the following to conduct our affairs during this important year: Thomas Bushey, President, Payne Vflhiteway, Vice-President: Doris Brown, Secretary, David Harris, Treasurer. Our first dramatic offering was the domestic comedy Fly Away Ifome. A splendid cast, excellent coaching, and industrious ticket salesmen made the play a triumph in every way. The financial results of our candy and frankfurter sales were good despite the fact that all football games had to be played away from home. The presenting of Tony Sarg's Marionettes in Treasure Iwland also brought in additional funds and made the Washing- ton Trip a closer reality. In keeping with our reputation for initiative, we sponsored a guidance program in which Dr. Holmes Merton was secured to give a personal interview to every senior. Our second play was the fascinating murder mystery, A Peyfeci dlifrf, by A. A. Milne, which was much enjoyed. The Iunior Prom on April twenty-first was our last formal school dance, and we took full advantage of this gala occasion. Scarcely a week later came the culmination of four years' work and planning as we embarked on that great adventure, the Washington trip. It is a moot question whether the Capital has yet re- covered from the effects of that invasion by our barbarian horde. The Public Speaking Contest, cramming for final examinations, and a last fling at the circus brought us with sinking hearts to the realization that our high school days were rapidly drawing to a close. And so, at last, on the evening of Iune eighth, our Commencement exercises wrote an official Huis to our glorious career as a class and presented us to a wondering world. If the predictions of Dr. Merton are fulfilled, we are bound for fame and fortune, and should prove the most illustrious group ever graduated from Old Haddon High. 13

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THOMAS L. BUSHEY Doius M. Buowx Pl8fl.f8l1f Ye felalu CLASS OFFICERS AA1- A. PAYNE XVHIT1-:WAY DAVID VV. Hxuzkls A ' .. 7 Ah,- Vive-Pre.rz'1fe11l T l'.'I1J'llI'L'l' CLASS HIISTURY T was with mingled emotions of anticipation and foreboding that, as timid freshmen, we began our school careers on that memorable September morning four long years ago. VVe survived, somehow, the embarrassment of getting lost, and soon learned our error in mistaking the afterschool convocations in 106 for a postgraduate course. The final initiation, however, was the visit of some of our bolder members to the sanctum of the administration-by request. We matched the feat of the varsity in winning the football championship by having an unbeaten Freshman-Sophomore team. Under the patient guidance of Miss Margaret Zimmerman, our adviser, we adopted a constitution and elected the following to be our first set of officers: Robert Trudel, Presidentg lack Everett, Vice-President, Margaret Bell, Secretary g Anne Pearce, Treasurer. Upon our return to school in the fall, we had all the self-assurance and sophistica- tion the term sophomore implies. We were sorry to learn of the departure of Nliss Zim- merman from our school, but happy in the appointment of Mr. Cyrus Marter to succeed her as our adviser. We chose the following leaders: Robert Trudel, President, lack Everett, Vice-President, Anne Pearce, Secretary, Margaret Bell, Treasurer. This year we took a larger part in sports and other school activities, and our class rings seemed to set a final seal of approval upon our status as members of the Student Body. 12

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EUNICE HELEN ANDERSON 143 OLD CHURCH ROAD MKDKJIIESTCDWN, NEW IERSEY Bonny was a blithesome girl who came to cheer us in our senior year. Among her many accomplishments were fencing and playing chess. A liking for jitterbug dancing, chinese art, and blond males also helped to make life interesting. She was something of a prankster but a good pal, especially to those who came to school with her in her Ford. Eunice plans to become a ministering angel to the illfshe should prove a cheerful one, at least. fkf E. . J' -N., . 33 MARY ANDREAS JS, .ff 9 XVI-:ST XVALNUT AVENUE XVESTMONT, NEW IERSEY f A demure lassie with brown eyes and blond tresses, Nlary was prob- ably the most retiring ol' the girls. Appropriately enough, reading was the thing she liked best to do, and homework the least. To cause her to blush gorgeously one had only to ask her about B. B.-and we don't mean lead pellets. Perhaps he had something to do with her mysterious FU RNESS ARMSTEAD 155 POTTER STREET This inofrfensive, quiet, and seemingly innocent little man was as good- natured as the clay was long. But his naivete was more apparent than realy and if any monkey business was afoot, Furnie was likely to be in it. Yvho can forget the day he wore his first long pants? His good Sportsmanship was never put to a more severe test, but he came through with flying colors. Furness was a conscientious student, and this, com- bined with his pleasing temperament, should help him to succeed in what- ever he undertakes. OLIVER CRAWFORD ARMSTEAD 153 POTTER STREET HOllie was a rather quiet and serious chap, who, although he smiled frequently, was seldom heard to laugh. He was never known to hurry, and the only thing that roused him to action was a jam session oi' jitter- bugs. Stage shows tot' a lighter sortl were his favorite means ol' relaxation. Oliver expects to continue his education and hopes to become a director of physical education. Football fl, 21, Baseball ffij. f 14 interest in New York.