Kearny High School - Lamp Post Yearbook (Kearny, NJ)

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12A S NOT PICTURED 12BS NOT PICTURED Phil Cross George Anderson 104 King Street “Andy” Football 3. 400 Forest Street Homeroom Secretary 2. Thomas A. Loudan Louis Horvath Douglas Watson “Tom” “Lou” 29 Hillside Avenue 580 Kearny Avenue 322 Schuyler Avenue Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; German Club 1. 2. class histories 12a class With the usual array of new notebooks and school clothes, the 9B class entered the portals of Kearny High School on September 9, 1947. One hundred and eighty members rolled up their sleeves and prepared to spend four work-filled years in the big building on the corner of King and Devon Streets. With Mrs. Alice Gaffney as our sponsor, we elected Tom Cali, president; Leonard Weinglass, vice president; Edith Luik, secretary; and Connie Spence, treasurer. In the beginning of our Sophomore year Miss Dorothy Roper became our sponsor, and helped us hold our first activity. It was in the form of an afternoon dance called “The Spring Frolic.” Doris Stralkus was president; Leonard Weinglass, vice president; Anne Woodland, secretary; and Connie Spence, treasurer. Finally we became sophisticated Juniors and in order to fill up our class treasury, sold Christmas cards and decorations. Tom Cali again won the election for class president, with Leonard Weinglass serving as vice president; Anne Woodland, Secretary; and Connie Spence, treasurer. Then came the big accomplishment! The class officers succeeded in getting the school library as the setting for the Prom. It was the first time in school history that this was done. The theme of the Prom, “Manhattan Serenade,” was most effective, as the library windows framed New York's skyline. We elected Tom Cali, president; Leonard Weinglass, vice president; Anne Woodland, secretary; and Phi Bohan, treasurer. Dancing in the Gym at the “Cupid’s Capers” dance was a highlight of the year, along with the Senior Farewell, Class Trip, and Graduation. Four years! Some hard, some long, but always our only high school days. MARY CARSON 12b class It was a dreary day when the January class of 1952 first entered the portals of Kearny High School in February, 1948; but the feeling of the class was in exact opposition to the weather. After meeting its sponsor, Mrs. Shoemaker, and Incoming acquainted with the characteristics of the school, the Freshman Class selected Albert Russo, president; Al Shulter, vice president; Beverly Averre, secretary; and William Beck, treasurer. This term was spent more in curiosity rather than in participation in activities. In the next term, the now proud Sophomore class presented, along with the other Sonnomore class, its first dance, “The Spring Frolic, held in one of the gyms. Officers elected during this year were: Janet Cronkright, Gail Heebner, Beverly Averre, and Doris Brand. In the following winter another dance, dubbed “The Sleigh-bell Swing,” was given. The Junior year proved to be the most exciting thus far, because, that May, the mid-year class held its Junior Prom. The officers, Sadie Thomson, Dolores Schulke, Barbara Bacis, and Janet Cronkright, along with the several dance committees, worked hard in order that the Prom, “Manhattan Serenade”, might be a success, and their efforts were indeed rewarded. That winter, the annual Christmas Card sales were conducted with the two Junior Classes combined. The Senior term was, beyond all doubt, the best of the four. It started in February, 1951, and the first activities were ordering class rings, taking pictures for the yearbook, electing Brian Hislop, Dolores Schulke, Tony Arcidiacona, and Janet Cronkright, officers, and presenting the class play, “Home Sweet Homicide , in which two members of the 12B Class—Joan Rutzler and Alex Karolyi— Participated. Among these events, a Senior dance called “Cupid’s Capers”, was held in the gym. There remained three activities that followed these: the Class Trip, Class Night, and the Senior Farewell, all of which proved to be meaningful, each in its own sense. The next step was graduation, and, upon marching up the aisles of Kearny High’s auditorium, the members of the January Class of 1952 carried with them many fond memories of the days spent in the building dedicated to those who seek knowledge.”

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12A OFFICERS FRONT ROW: Hcichers, Woodland, Bohan. BACK ROW: Weinglass, Cali. 12B OFFICERS Schuller, Bacis, Irvin, Thomson, Cronlcright. 12B REPRESENTATIVES Dejongh, Alphonse. 12A SECRETARIES Laskowski, Anderson, Scott, Brodic. 12B SECRETARIES Schulke, Montague, Kane. 12A REPRESENTATIVES FRONT ROW: Lungren, Canon. SECOND ROW: Murphy, Smith, Mclvers. BACK ROW: Cray, Stankus. seniors Barnyard Brawl” and “Cupid’s Capers” were the two evening dances held jointly by the senior classes. Sponsored by Miss Dorothy Roper, the 12A class presented a comedy, “Our Girls.” Tom Cali again served as president, Len Weinglass as vice president, and Ann Woodland as secretary. Phil Bohan served as treasurer and Nancy Reichers as G. O. Representative. “Home Sweet Homicide,” a mystery-comedy was presented by the 12B’s, sponsored by Mrs. Dorothy Shoemaker. Officers for the year were: Sadie Thomson, president; Dqjores Schulke, vice president; Barbara Bacis, secretary; Janet Cronkright, treasurer; and Joe Irvin, G. O. Representative. I.ambcrtson, Ken-Eyrrman. BACK ROW: Fay, Torrance, Nasello. juniors Sponsored by Mr. William Rich wine and Mr. McKellin, the junior classes held their Junior Prom, “Broadway Silhouettes.” They also sold Christmas cards as a class project. Joe Forlenza was elected president of the 11A class. Others elected were: Ronnie Thomas, vice president; Dottie Hauck, secretary; Joanne Schreiber, treasurer; and Flora Karhunen, G. O. Representative. President of the 11B class was Carl Laspada. Yolanda Gaglio served as vice president, Julie McCurley as secretary, Patricia MacPherson as treasurer, and Lillian Silvera, G. O. Representative.