Jonathan Dayton High School - Regionalogue Yearbook (Springfield, NJ)

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HSMl I .fd)f •tSXfsb- Drivers ' Ed, we learned the mechanics of driving — including full color films of what happens to those who don ' t learn! Always school-spirited, we carried off a two-day cafeteria, boycott, winning a jukebox. In American Lit, we groaned together with Hester, Pearl, and Reverend Dimmesdale, while the brave souls taking chemistry struggled with moles. Our first AFS student, Vania, was a welcome addition to the school. Computers, we found, were alright for scheduling — but for dances?? Well, at least we ' d have a Junior Prom . . . or would you believe a Junior Dance? Au Printemps, however, proved that our deprecating opinions were wrong. Elise, John, Stan and Janice starred in Anything Goes that year, proving that we were fated to success. ( You bet your sweet ascot! ) All too soon came spring, with its dreaded College Boards. This time when exams came, however, we sighed with relief, and looked forward eagerly to next September . . . And, into the Senior Spotlight moved ' 68 All-Sauce. Led by Jon, John, Jane and Carol, we successfully carried off the sale of magazines, mums, and those orange-and-blue beanies. As football season progressed, our spirits rose, culminating in the Romp Over Roselle victory and the Thanksgiving Day tie. ( What was that about the field house? ) Elise and Toni captivated audiences in our production of The Miracle Worker. Barbara was honored as Valedictorian, while 18 Seniors were Merit Semifinalists or recipients of Letters of Commendation. Simultaneously we studied Macbeth, filled out endless college applications, and regarded the nuances of bearded English teachers. Keiko, our AFS student, was a pleasure to greet with her cheery smile. As we entered winter, and those days when we listened anxiously to the radio for their school closings we felt within us the beginnings of that inevitable disease, Senioritis. Our futures seemed to become hazy with doubts — yet all the good times we had ahead of us! Our trip to Mount Airy Lodge, the long-awaited Senior Ball . . . everything seemed to be there for us. And we looked forward too, to that ultimate day . . . June 19, 1968; when in caps and gowns, we would receive our diplomas, bid one another tearful good-byes, and go on . . . into another Beginning . . . Janice Lilien

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-■.,:.. m - 1 a r r » e Beginning: September 8, 1964. Excited L 5 5 and frightened at the same time, we entered Day- . = ton to find ourselves no longer superior eighth- H IS I C3R l graders, but only frosh. That first day of orientation was mass confusion ( Is this an up stairway — no, I guess not! ) but everything soon settled down. Wow, there were so many elections to hold; for our fearless leaders that year, we chose Eric, Sandy, Alice and Dave. Freshmen, it seemed, were subject to so many indignities ( Hey girl, out of that mirror room! ) including, of course, the terrifying Mantoux test. ( Did she really faint? ) Together we suffered with Jean Valjean, the rules of gerunds and The quality of mercy is not strained. Spirit was generated by a winning football team, pep rallies, and our successful St. Patrick ' s Day Cake Sale. Dave Stein, Stan Katz, and Bob Lynch took the top prizes in Math Day. Then, just when we were used to being freshmen, exams were upon us. ( You ' re kidding, TWO HOURS of STUDY? ) And on a sunny Wednesday afternoon . . . Hey, I ' m a sophomore! At last, no longer the youngest in the school (and weren ' t the new freshmen tiny?) Eric, Pete, Jane and Carol took their places at the head of the class, as we entered the new realms of U. S. History, geometry, and Julius Caesar. Computer programming was the slogan of the guidance department, and often the despairing cry of the student. (Remember that terrible French class? And your friend who had 3 studies and no gym?) For funds, we opened the Cafeteria Bookstore; that year we also graduated to J.V. Sports. The winter passed quickly — soon it was spring, and we were in Health, learning to wrap broken legs and treat for shock. Neil captured the top prize in Math Day, Linda appeared on the radio with a humorous interpretation, and the Dayton Debaters — Scott, Stan, Eric and Myron — won Forensics awards almost daily. Class of ' 68 ' s Sophomore year was drawing to a close . . . Then it was ' 66, and we were Upperclassmen, with all those glories like . . . like standing up for Seniors? (Just wait ' till next year!) For class president we selected Jon, and re-elected Pete, Jane and Carol. The PSAT ' s in October gave us our first indication of what lay ahead, and the Merits . . . ( Looks like I pay my way through college after all! ) In

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PAULA ADICKMAN Paul . . . able and amiable . . . contagious laughter brings joy . . . people are the most important thing . . . friendship in books . . . Leaders ' Club and GAA Pres. . . . Regionalogue . . . well-liked, well informed. STEVEN AMSTER Amp . . . aspiring lawyer . . . loves cards, AZA, Susan . . . great asset to chorale . . . basketball manager . . . football announcer . . . Dayton News . . . Stage Crew. GARY ANDERSON Able craftsman . . . enjoys wood- working and building model airplanes . . . Frosh football . . . golf team. JANE ANDERSON Pooky . . . unlimited supply of laughter . . . affords true friendship . . . dancing . . . photography . . . GAA . . . Health Careers Club . . . Health Office. GEORGE BAKER Arnie . . . sharpshooter . . . member of Springfield Rifle Club . . . tall of stature ■ — short of nothing. DARILYN BALDWIN Judy . . . turn up the volume and watch her dance . . . spontaneous laughter, a witty word . . . a superla- tive athlete . . . GAA . . . roller skating . . . singing and songwriting . . . boys . . . a future in interior decorating. RITA BAMBERGER Gimpy . . . responsible and con- scientious with a gift of congeniality . . . unassuming intelligence . . . Treas. French Club . . . French NHS . . . GAA . . . Leaders ' Club . . . Region- alogue . . . interests lie in mathematics.