Kean University - Memorabilia Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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v -i A 7 'X' l x v X THEDA MORRIS ELEANOR MCCOY Vlz'c'-Prrviifnll Dvlrgufm'-.ll-Lurgc' ments and marriages that occurred during the school year. Also in the back of our minds was the first offensive in Africa. We knew Chet was there, too. It was rumored that the Army Reserves would be called to service before the end of the first semester. Few fellows would be left, at least too few to have a Senior Ball in June. We decided to break with tradition and have it in january while the men were still here, but more than that, we Wanted to have something tangible to which we could look forward. Several days before the day of the Ball, gasoline and tire rationing and the ban on pleasure driving were put into effect. Transportation became a major problem, which each solved in his own way. fWe came by bus, trolley, tube, and if we were lucky enough to get one, by taxij. True, the Ball helped to take our minds off the present, but with things going as they were in Tunisia, it seemed we should be doing something with more purpose. Glad was the day when our Army Reservists decided to organize the all-men show, College Daze. What a show! Newark State will long remember the Sozio hit tunes, Murphy as Fightingear, Johnny Russo in the Dance Study Costume, Stevens as Dorothy Lamour, Al Scott in sailor togs. And how good it was to see Cliff Hepper in uniform as he saluted the American Flag in the Finale of the show! Through this revue we experienced a new feeling of unity, which was further expressed in our United Nations Bazaar. Before we realized it, Commencement was in the offing, and with College Days we're parting Another life we're starting . . . not the life we had planned, to be sure. It is expedient that we set aside our individual desires and ideals until the day the storm will be over. Then ours will be the task to live and guide others so to live that war shall not come again. gn! ,,.i' SOPHIIZ KRUEDER R l'l'UftlIHX Sl'!'7t'fdfvj' THELMA PFTOSA Corntxpumlnzg Sr'vrr'h1r1 DOUGLAS TATTON 71N'iIklH'i'l'

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Sg1fLl07' MSS 'Sw BERNHARD SCHNEIDER Prrsnlull Threatening thunderheads blackened the skyline while we registered as sophomores. Confused by the portent of events and the doubtful necessity of the first Draft we plunged into our studies, resolving to make the most of the present. We did take time out to greet our new ugreenl' brothers and sisters and to visit the Worldls Fair fnor could we help philosophizing on what the World of Tomorrow would bel. Although knitting bags were the fashion, the knitting was more personal than the later Bundles for Britainl' items. At our Spring Informal, men in uniform were still a novelty. When the storm, which had been forecast for so long, finally broke overhead . . . we were juniors. In the days that followed we found it difhcult to apply ourselves in classes. The feeling that prevailed among the students was best evidenced by those who attended our Junior Prom that March. For one evening, at least, the main desire was to turn back the clock of Time and have one gala occasion while we were still together. QSome of the men had already been drafted or had enlistedj. We'll never forget the sight of the tuxedoes and the gowns swirling to the sweet music of Budd Laird's orchestra, the D'Angolas leading the Grand March, and the feeling that we had been successful in making that night ours. We are thankful now that our faculty was sensitive to our insecurity and guided our energies into preparation for practicum. Meanwhile our men, who pro and conned the V-S and V-7 reserve plans, attended eight o'clock math or gym classes. We formed first aid study groups, collected books for the college Victory Campaign, and bought Will' stamps. Finally it was time for that much anticipated event, our first practicum, when we were to try our skill at teaching. W'e parted, not to be reunited until we were Seniors. Somehow being a Senior lacked the sparkle we had anticipated since we were fresh- men. Perhaps it was because we were increasingly aware of the vacancies in our ranks. So many of the fellows were in the armed forces, others had taken jobs in war plants or in schools, several had joined the accelerated program. We just couldn't get into the swing of things. We did get together to send gifts to the college men in service, but our personal interests were foremost in our minds, as illustrated by the numerous engage-

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General Elementary: Delta Sigma Pi l, 2, 3, 4, Handcraft Club 4g Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Marionette Guild 35 Norms Theatre Guild 23 Nu Lambda Kappa 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 2, 3, Psychology Club 1. 0 Norma is a deep-thinking young lady whose pet hobby is books. It is hard to find her without one or two beneath her arm fespeci- ally the night before a testj. She claims that Thomas Wolfe is her favorite, but will read anything or everything when the occasion presents itself. She likes music, Beethoven and Tschaikowsky rank- ing highcst in her esteem. Norma refuses to worry and says that when something comes up, she does her best and then forgets it. ,-, Art Teachers Guild 3, 4, President 4 0 jenn t th t ny l ysl i Fine Arts: Marionette Club 4 Norms Th itit C ull 3 4 Stink it joined the Fine Arts in our junior year Sinetrt l iys inili Q generally quiet, but sparkling, literally running from one class to the other . . . she's had no trouble gathering many friends here. We'll never forget her performance as Drapn the l7r.1per in .1 Norms Theatre Guild Meeting. Hers is an uncanny knack for quickly draping the latest creations with yards of m.iteri.il .ind a box of pins. General Elementary: Art Club lg Bowling 4, Marionette Guild 4, Music Study Club 2, 3, Nite Sketch Club 35 Psychology Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Reflector lg Riding Club 3, 45 Women's Basket- ball 3, 4. 0 A girl with an immaculate appearance and a cheery smile .... A girl with vitality .... A girl whose reputation has been made through her conscientiousness .... That's Phyllis .... That's the Phyllis that Frank chose for his wife this year .... That's the Phyllis who loves to ride, swim, sketch, and listen to good music .... That's the Phyllis everyone's learned to love at Newark State! 'E-ammo. 'S Pfwieyf Industrial Arts: Class President 2, Defense Council 2, 3, Election Committee, Chairman 34 Epsilon Pi Tau 2, 3, 45 Executive Com' mittee, Chairman, 35 Memorabilia l, 2, 3, Business Manager 2. Associate Editor 33 Sigma Theta Chi 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, Social Committee 2. O It's not until .ifter you'ye spoken to Ed that you realize he has completely cliangeil ynur mind -and you like it. We anticipate the Clay when the present swim- ming instructor of the US. Maritime Seri ite will .issume .1 ilyiiamie role of influencing men and affairs. lftl is not only .1 lmrn executive -he is the acme of diplomaey.