Hillside High School - Epoch Yearbook (Hillside, NJ)

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THE SEASON TICKET OUR Alma Mater, although still in its youth, has made a name for itself which puts us on a par with many of the much older schools of the surrounding districts. We are proud to uphold the honor and distinction which is bequeathed to us as students of Hillside High. In retrospect, we can easily notice the rapid growth of our school both in size and achievement. The class of 1924 was composed of twenty-nine members. They were presided over by a faculty composed of Mr. Wilbur H. Cox, Miss R. Dorothea Jones, Mr. Irwin P. Sowers, Miss Ethel K. Stevens, Miss Mary E. McKeever, and Miss Annamae Schmidt. The faculty now consists of thirty-five members, four of whom are of the original teaching staff. Mr. A. G. Woodfield acted as principal for five years until Mr. Wilbur H. Cox was made head of our Institution. A very gradual increase in the enrollment of each graduating class can be traced until 1932, when the student membership practically doubled from that of forty-eight in 1931 to eighty-six in 1932. The class of 1934 started in September, 1930, with a backing of 245 members. This decreased to 223 in September, 1932, and finally we have approximately 160 graduating in June, 1934. The school gained many advantages and began to achieve fine results after the installation of a very systematized organization called the Students General Association. The aims of this organization are: first, to encourage greater participation in school activities; second, to make possible a richer and fuller enjoyment of extra-curricular activities; third, to develop traits of citizenship that will be carried over into later life. Page Pour

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THE SEASON TICKET TRIBUTE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Joseph Half, President Mr. H. W. Doremus Mr. Hugo Gensel Mr. Herbert Otto Mr. W. J. Reider Mr. Arthur 1 Supervising Mr. J. Henry Staub, Jr. Mr. August Ullrich Mr. Harry Vogel Mr. L. R. Wallace. . Wooditeld Principal Wilbur H. Cox Principal R. Dorothea Jones Ruth M. Mohr Marguerite L. Heesf.man Paul V. Mahoney Class Advisors Page Three

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THE SEASON TICKET MV YEAR'S ACTIVITIES RECAPITULATED Sept. 7—School opened with an enrollment of 922; the largest in the history of Hillside High School. Sept. 18—Senior class organized; a meeting and elections were held. Officers for the year 1933-34 are as follows: President—John Shroba, Vice-President—Arthur Lapp, Secretary—Jean Maguire, Treasurer—Elma Walters. Sept. 27—Junior class organized and held elections. The following officers were elected for the school year 1933-34: President—Kenneth Andrews, Vice-President—Arlene Althenn, Secretary— Danvis Mason, Treasurer—Phylis Hopf. Sept. 29—Hi-Y club held an organization meeting and elections followed. Officers for the year: President—Jack Faitoutc, Vice-President—Henry Orban, Secretary-Treasurer—Jack Pcckmorc. Oct. 7—Hillside lost first football game of season; Rahway 7—Hillside 6. Oct. 14—Hillside accomplished its first victory in football; Hillside 12—Carteret 6. Oct. 16—Library Council organized and elected the following officers: President—Florence Gundaker, Vice-President—Gertrude Hanson, Secretary—Jean Maguire. Oct. 21—Second football victory; Hillside 12—Roselle Park 0. Oct. 28—Senior Hallowe’en dance inaugurates social season for the school year. Nov. 2—Archery contest concluded with the following individuals being returned the winners in the order listed—Edna Romaine, Catherine Shatynski, Betty Stanek, Edna Lampe. Nov. 3—Freshman class organized a meeting and elections were held. President—Gladys Hill, Vice-President—Jack Andrews, Secretary—Walter Nuse, Treasurer—Louis Tisch. Nov. 4—Third football victory recorded by Hillside in defeating Westfield 20-6. Nov. 11—Woodbridge overcame Hillside eleven by 7-0 score. Nov. 18—Hillside defeated by Linden in the seventh game of the season by a score of 7-0. Nov. 2 5—The Junior class conducted an informal dance with Betty Bahret as chairman of the committee in charge. Nov. 2 5—Hillside defeats Union by a score of 9-2. Nov. 30—Hillside defeats Weequahic 13-0 in colorful turkey classic; completing its first season with a record of four victories and four defeats. Dec. 9—Public speaking contest held at Temple University in which Arlene Althenn was awarded third prize. Dec. 9—Hillside High School Schoolmen feted the football squad in its first annual banquet. Dec. 16—Two one-act plays were presented by the Library Council. Dec. 22—Hillside Basketball season inaugurated with a victory over the Alumni by a score of 31-22. Jan. 9—Hillside defeats Roselle in basketball. Jan. 12—Linden falls victim to Hillside 2 5-24. Jan. 15—Hillside Rifle Club holds first match, won by Winfield Scott, with L. Gregor second and Robert Wallack, third. Feb. 3—Presbyterian Church of Hillside gave Father and Son banquet, under the sponsorship of the Parent Teachers Association. Feb. 7—The united Glee Clubs of Hillside High School sponsored its annual concert in the Hillside Avenue School. Feb. 17—Senior Valentine party well attended. Mar. 1 and 2— The Whole Town’s Talking,” a three act play presented by the Senior Class as its annual offering to the school and community. Mar. 9—Sophomore Class began its social activities for the year by sponsoring a class dance in the High School Gym. Mar. 10—Basketball squad concluded a successful season, registering thirteen victories and seven defeats. Mar. 10- I.ibrary Council members attend State Council Meeting at Westfield. Mar. 13—Twenty-two members of the Senior Class installed as members of the National Honor Society. Mar. 14—Senior-Faculty basketball games resulted in victories for the senior boys and women faculty. Apr. 14—Commercial teams from Hillside High School concluded state-wide contests with third consecutive victory. Apr. 20—Debaters closed season marked by an extensive program of varied activities. Apr. 21—Junior Class held its promenade in the High School Gym. Apr. 27—The Senior Class conducted a dance. May 5—A band concert under the direction of Walter Howell; and two one act plays presented by the Sophomore Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mrs. Ula Clark, were presented in the High School auditorium. May 9-12—The Washington trip was enjoyed by one hundred four seniors, and five faculty members. May 11—Freshman party was well attended. June 8—The Senior Promenade was held at the school. June 1 5—Commencement Exercises. Pj$e Fite