Hillside High School - Epoch Yearbook (Hillside, NJ)

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WILLIAM BASS “Bi r 1318 Baker Street Football Team 1, 2, 3. 4; Football Club 1, 2, 3; Wrestling Club 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Team 2, 3, 4; Track Team 1, 2; Varsity “H” Club 2, 3, 4; Hunting ami Fishing Club 3. “Bill,” Hillside's Hercules, sparks the sports. Cooperation ranks high with this friendly guy. JACK BEAN “Beanie” 1428 Bond Street Banker 2; Alternate Banker 3; Dramatic Guild 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Physics Club 3; Cross-Country Manager 2, 3,4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4; Track Manager 2. 3, 4; Varsity “H” Club 3, 4. “Beattie” a faithful manager, keeps the school spirit high. VIRGIL BALTRUSAITIS “VirgiV' 1299 Gurd Avenue Student General Association Member 1, 2, 3, 4. A good-hearted fellow who is never disheartened, Virgil prefers the finer things in life. PHYLLIS BERKOWITZ “Phyir 1527 Leslie Street Entered Sophomore Year; Library 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Dramatic Guild 2; S. G. A. Art Staff 3; Epoch Art Editor; Hiller Feature Staff 2; Press Club 2; Banker 3. A first-class Epoch artist, “Phyll” is well acquainted with the best sellers. CHARLES BARBIERE “Charlir 163 Baltimore Avenue Marching Band 1, 2; Symphonic Orchestra 1, 2; Senior Play Band 2, 3; Fashion Show Music 2; Football Club 3, 4; Football Team 3, 4; Banker 1. Carried away by a boogie beat, “Charlie” is forever hep on local doings. STEPHANIE BESTRACKY “Steffie” 105 Bailey Avenue S. G. A. Representative 4; A Cappella Choir 2, 3; S. G. A. Collector 2, 3; S. G. A. Art Staff 1, 2; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Publicity Club 1; Art Metal Club 3, 4; Prom Waitress 3. Her friendliness and generosity will help mold “Steffie” into a cheery teacher. BERNICE BATEMAN “Bernie” 1444 Compton Terrace S. G. A. Collector 3; Typing Club 1; Sketch Club 1; Publicity Club 2; Girls’ Chorus 2, 4; Art and Metal Club 3, 4; Senior Play Candy Seller 3; Spring Concert 2, 3, 4. Spin that disk! “Bernie” is a bundle of joy who sparkles in any conversation. GEORGE BEIFUS “George” 391 Harvard Avenue Football Team 1, 2, 4; Football Club 2; Wrestling Team 2; Wrestling Club 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 2. A star in the sport3 world of Hillside. George finds fun in water sports. 19

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ABRAM ALTSCHULE “Abe” 1460 Compton Terrace Debate and Forum Club 1; Hiller 1, 2; Intramural Bas-ketball 1, 2; Banker 1; Football Team 3; Football Club 3; Track Team 3. “Abe” a fan of all sports. never has a pessimistic look on life. DONALD ANDRES “Don” 1017 Salem Avenue Senior Class President; Hiller 2; Sophomore Class President; S. G. A. Cabinet 3; S. G. A. Representative 1; Varsity “HM Club 4; Track Team 2, 3, 4. Our congenial senior prexy has his eye on the skies and his mind on sports. CATHERINE ACKERMAN “Cathy” 542 Sweetland Avenue Sewing Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Typing Club 3. Sweet “Cathy” knows that the sure way to a man's heart is through his stomach. She is also a superb seam• stress. CHARLES ALEXANDER “Hawk” 236 Pennsylvania Avenue Football Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Club 3, 4; Student General Association Member 1, 2, 3, 4. The spotlight's on “Hawk” when lie takes time out from football for dancing. EARL BACHENBERG “Cutie” 1473 Highland Avenue Cross Country Team 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4; Varsity “H” Club 4; Outdoor Hobby Club 2; Hunting and Fishing Club 3; Art Club 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. “Cutie” sprints a speedy mile, dreaming of a fishing pole and a rifle. HELEN BALCHUNAS “Helen” 346 Princeton Avenue S. G. A. Alternate Collector 4; Typing Club 1, 2; Sewing Club 2, 3; Handicraft Club 4. Her ability for tapping the keys will make Helen a sec-ref ary supreme. She is also a handicraftswoman. CAROL ANDERSEN “Carol” 1074 Thomas Street Epoch Literary Staff; G. A. C. 3, 4; S. G. A. Collector 4; S. G. A. Alternate Representative 2; Sophomore Cabinet; Freshman Council; Prom Waitress 3; Publicity Club 1, 2; Leather Club 3. Carol, bubbling over with “sines and stitches” favors bowling and Buicks. RONALD AVINO “Ron” 1022 Elmer Place Football Team 1, 2, 3f 4; Track Team 2, 3, 4; Varsity H 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Proud of his “maroon and gray” uniform, this boy craves cool cars.

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ANDREW BOCK “Andy” 530 Tillman Street Stage and Lighting Club 2, 3, 4; S. G. A. Art Staff 1; Student General Association Member 1, 2, 3, 4. Capable and conservative, “Andy's” a busy beaver backstage. Painting is his specialty. BEVERLY BOYLE “Bev” 134 Boston Avenue Publicity Club 4; Typing Club 1, 2; Sewing Club 2, 3, 4; Dance Club 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 4. Always well-dressed, “Bev” finds enjoyment in the crea• tive fields. STANLEY BROOKES “Buddy” 53 King Street Golf Club 3, 4; Wrestling Team 2; Outdoor Hobby Club 1; Junior Varsity Basketball Team 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Intramural Baseball 1. “Buddy” is fond of a rustic life, and when it comes to basketball he's first in line. WILLIAM BISIGNANI “Bis” 331 Yale Avenue Sophomore Class Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; Senior Class Treasurer; S. G. A. Representative 3; Alternate 4; Track Team 2; Cross Country Team 3. Tinkering with miniatures and armed with his track letter s, “Bis” successfully braves the world. FRED BURKERT “Fred” 1293 Oakwood Avenue Track Team 1; Intramural Basketball 3. Everything agrees with this boy's disposition. The field of mechanics gleams in his crystal ball. IRENE BILSKI 44 440 Bloy Street S. G. A. Alternate Representative 3; Typing Club 1, 2; Sewing Club 3, 4; Dancing Club 1; Fashion Show 3; Dramatic Guild 2, 3; Hiller 2; Girls' Auto Club 4. A blond beauty of the senior class. “I” has a keen eye for fashion. ANNE BOND “Anne” 226 Wilder Street S. G. A. Representative 2; Flag Swinger 4; Spring Concert 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 3; Publicity Club 1, 4; Girls' Chorus 1; Senior Play Student Director. Always merry, Anne is never at a loss for words or the latest fashions. ROBERT BRAUNSCHWEIGER “Bob” 155 Virginia Street S. G. A. Art Staff 2; Poster Club 3; Epoch Staff; Library Club 3; Sophomore Dance Art Chairman 2. “Bob” is a reserved artist of high merit and is also an excellent puppeteer.