Hampton High School - Breeze Yearbook (Hampton, NJ)

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THE BREEZE 9 4 7 E Class History The memories of our high school life recall to our minds tfh-e year 1943 when we were timid, shy, and inexperienced Freshmen. Our class dean, Miss Ackinson, helped us to start off on the right f-oot and thus we elected our class officers as follows: presi-dent, James Stockton: vice-president, Harold Hock- enbury: treasurer, Fred Plushanski: secretary, Eleanor Ames. During this year we became a-cquainted with our surroundings, learned how to fox-trot, and gave the traiditii-onal St. Patrick's dance which was our first social affair as stu- dents of Hampton High Sclhool. When our happy and carefree summer vacation had en-ded, 'we were off to school again. We elected as officers: president, Richard Hartung: vice-presid-ent, Byron Bogart: secretary, Eleanor Amesg treasurer, Edward Breniak: class dean, Miss Moore. Now we wer-e able -to enact the dream that had ke-pt u.s going throughout our first year--freshmen initiation a-t the Hallowe'en -dance. As full-fledged Sophomores we showed our initiative by presenting the Springtime Frolic. Wh-en we reached -the half-way' mark in our 'high school life, we elected the following to lead us through the year: president, Richard Apgar: vice-presi- dent, Edward Breniak: secretary, Maxine Norman: treasurer, Barbara Wojcikg dean, Miss Moore. In January we held our card party in the school auditorium. Despite the fact that the lunch-room -became a glowing sight, -the evening was a great success. In June we held our Prom whicfh was one of the most -outstanding affairs on the school calendar. The mu.sic of Mark Hilburn was the high-light of tlhis gala affair. Thus we concluded our Junior year, and looked with pride toward our -title as Honorable Seniors. With 'the coming of th-e Senio-r year, we admitted .a new member to our class an-d chose the following officers: pres-ident, Richard Apgar: vice-president, Edward Breniak: secretary, Geraldine Hauck: treasurer, Barbara Wojcik. Under the guidance of our class dean, Miss Coar, w-e presen-ted Take It Easy, a farce- comedy in 'three acts, wihfich proved to be a success. Our next big social event was the Senior Sno-Ball. The weather outside was frightful but inside delightful as we danced to the melodies of Gene Bethman'-s In March we fheld the annual Senior Card Party. At th-i.s -time George showed their true abilities as coffee-makers supreme. It was 'then that that their Boy Sout training ih-ad been a success. the music orchestra. and Spike we agreed During Easter week we took our long-awaited trip -to Washington, D. C. We, the Class of '47, wish to conclude our four years by extending 'thanks to our class deans who have guided us along our way. PAGE 34

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THE BREEZE 19 4 7 Class Prophecy June 8, 1967 Dear Betty, The other day I was looking through my souvenirs and I happened to find a diary dated 1957. This was the only diary I had ever kept, so I decided to browse through it to take me back a period of ten years. The following entries in this diary will, I am sure, interest you very much because they concern our classmates from Hampton High School: MAY 10 . . . spent the day with a very close friend of mine whom I had not seen since graduation. She is now Mrs. Vincent Hoffman, and the proud mother of two adorable red-heads. That entry, of course, referred to you and brought back many memories of that mem- orable day we spent together with the children. MAY 28 . . . saw Professor Dean Weber on my way across the ferry from Jersey City. He says he has been teaching Trigonometry for the past two years at N. Y. U. He still lives in Hampton on week-ends, JUNE 13 . . . had a wonderful time tonight at our reunion dinner at Hampton High. The lunchroom Cwhich has changed so much in ten yearsj was the gagthering place of several of my old classmates.. Major George Ganley sat on my right, and radio-operator Edward Breniak sat on my left. Our very celebrated actress, Geraldine Hauck tells me that she has just completed a play on Broadway and will be in Weist Portal for a few weeks' rest. Our master of ceremonies, Dick Apgar, hasn't changed a bit. He's still the life of the party type, although he informs us that there are times. when he isn't too happy about repairing old, w-orn-out trucks at his garage. The next page of my diary was illegible because of ink spots. CI must have spilled the whole bottled I finally came to a few pages in the diary that were readable: AUGUST 3 . . . attended a dinner at Hotel Ebbitt where I ate a famous dish Spaghe-tti a la Bogart, which was prepared by the head chef and dietitian, Byron Bogart. As I was leaving the hotel, I heard familiar music which aroused my curiosity to such an extent that I traced the strains of music to the Terrace Room. Here I found James Stockton leading his orchestra. During our conversation he asked me what I was doing, I told him I was touring the country as a secretary to my boss, the president of General Motors. These seem to be the only pages that would be of interest to you, but yesterday I re- ceived an announcement card from our old classmate Eileen Stiene. She is, the proud mother of twin girls. And you'll never guess who my new milkman is! Well, it's Dick Hartung who now has a big dairy farm in Hampton. His motto is Keep those bottles quiet. There doesn't seem to be any more news so l'll close now. I certainly hope that l'll see you at our Alumni Dinner on June 31 this year. I hope everyone will be there to celebrate our reunion after a lapse of twenty years. ' Love. BARBARA PAGE 35 C