Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1947 volume:

S THESDIEFIC UL T T WIEN DO RIGIHT: AW AN THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A LITTLE LONGER. ERITE RS .. .Norma Hodgson ASSISTANT EDITOR . .. .. .Dorothy Williams THE 1947 PILLAR Pah ished by Ihe Seninr blass MATAWAN HIGH SCHOOL MATAWAN . YER - VERSEN ADMINISTRATION Mr. Bennett TO THE CLASS OF 1947 The Class of 1947 can hold its head high for it has maintained the excellent standards of scholarship set by previous graduates. You are to be commended for the thoroughness with which you have mas- tered subject matter; not only in prepara- tion for further study but in preparation for meeting the problems of life. By your active participation in the service organi- zations of the school you have set an ex- ample of good citizenship for the classes that will follow you. The World will challenge you to do greater things. In your struggle; be earnest, thoughttul, kind and true to duty. In. justice be firm, in judgement be clear, in your deep-rooted convictions be the champions of right. JOHN E. BENNETT PRINCIPAL Mr. Clayton TO THE CLASS OF 1947 You have reached a threshold in your life where it will be necessary for you to part from the friends you have made during high school and assume greater responsibilities. I trust that the experiences which you have had have prepared you for this important task. You have completed your work in high school with credit to yourselves and to the school. May your life be rich in experiences and os full of happiness as the years which you have spent in school. This school will always be ready and willing to assist you in the years to come. My con- gratulations and best wishes for your fu- fure success. JOSEPH E. CLAYTON, SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL THE SENTOR CLASS 1947 . . . . . WALTER ARMOUR Walt, a three-letter man is president of the Block M Club. Has o quiet disposition and is marked by his interesting personality. Walt Armour, the mighty athlete, Leaves Walter Scott his enormous feet ANNUNCIATA AURIENA Nancy is one of the few quiet girls in M.HS, but outside the four walls she is a character. Can you a3y Ty imagine her a secretary? Her name is much too long and fancy So we call her just plain Nancy. SN Toe GLORIA BAIRD Here's a swell girl who's gay and cheery. She has a keen interest in boseball pitchers. Shorthand comes naturally. If there are any more like Gloria, All we say is give us more-i-a. WALTER BAKER Here we have Walt, a good natured and friendly fellow, who spends most of his spare time in that 1946 maroon Ford. Honesty is left by Walter Baker To Rbnnie Weber, a big faker. ELIZABETH BAYLIS Belty is definitely on the up and up in her school tk. Alwdys willing to lend o helping hand to all her friends. Betty Baylis leaves her brain so smart To Carol Kilcomins who could use a part. CHARLES BLOOD Chic is a jolly fellow, but, somehow, never seems o get his algebra done on time. His specialty is dra- matics. Chicky Blood leaves his noise, He has enough for all the boys. DOROTHY BLYTHE Dot can usually be seen driving around town in her dad's car. Some of the gang are usually with her. Dot Blythe leaves her nickname as 'Smokey To Staciawho's doing oaky-dokey. LILLIAN BRAUTIGAN Lil gives a bit of competition fo the canaries. She has a good sense of humor and uses it regularly. Lillian leaves her lovely voice To Margaret Booth who just makes noise. PRE SEREDR BERSE e o i e e T GERTRUDE CAREY Irish plans to be a secretary. She has a care- free nature which makes her liked by all her classmates. This little Senior, Gert Carey, Leaves her Gym Suit to Margaret Kennovin, a Junior fairy. i 5 FLORENCE CASSIDY Here we have that girl responsible for the fudge sales put on by the Senior Class; good natured, and has q friendly word for everyone. Y Florence Cassidy leaves her Senior fudge To Bernice Wood, the Junior drudge. MARY CASSIDY Mary is a lively lass with many helpful traits. We, E the Senior Class, forecast that in a year Mary will be o competent bookkeeper. Mary, Mary quite contrary, Leaves a date to Trent McGary. MADELINE De FELICE Red is known by her friends as a hep-cat. We B . wonder why sports are an attraction for her. Could it be y Y Gus? : Madeline is the red-haired girl, Who leaves Gus in a whirl. GRACE De LOSKEY Grashoney, o regular carefree Senior, has a sense of humor. This is one of her many assets. Her weak- ness, we hear, is convertibles. Our class is spirited by good old Grace She leaves Russell Wells her smiling face. PHILLIP DIETRICH Phil, who hails from Cliffwood Beach, is a likeabls lad with a good sense of humor. Always ready to help Vo friend out of some kind of difficulty. Irx Phil Dietrich leaves his only toy To Tommie Finn, a Junior boy. BENNY D. FEDELE Here we find a fellew who likes the great out-of doors. Benny, a hard worker, a'ways has a few minutes to devote to the brighter side of life. Benny, Benny, the ideal faimer, Leaves his talent 1o Tommis A.mour. JERRY ERVIN Not much is known about Jerry, as most of the time he keeps to himself, but we know he has dramatic ability. His pleasing manners which are many i He leaves to Bob Knapp, who hasn't any. VHE SENLUE ELRESE gm0 iR SR MURRAY FRIEDMAN Murray is rather an ambitious fellow who uses some of it this year in the editing of our own '47 Revue. Murray is a credit to us all; He leaves to the Juniors nothing at all. SIDNEY FRIEDMAN Sid has played J. V. Baskeiball for M. H. S. for three years now. Always in trouble but seems to take life as a joke. The seat in the office which he kept warm He leaves, with regret, to Charlie Armstrong. DORIS GERMANN Dorrie is another one of our future stenographers 4 and typists. When locking for this helpful Senior, ou i first stop is the Typing room. Doris with her knowledge j: o Has plans to go to college. f yfpf' GEORGE GUMBS jj Gumbsy was usually seen on Saturdays at M. H. S. football games playing his trumpet in the band. He is a very friendly chap. George Gumbs leaves his trumpet, you know, To Joe Manzo who can't even blow. MARTIN HAMMARSTROM One of Skinny's favorite sayings was Here to- day but not tomorrow. His favoriie excuse was that his car broke down. Marty leaves his manly figger To James Farrell, who should be bigger. DOROTHY HARRISON Dot is a swell kid that hails from Cliffwood Beach. She is another of bur future typists. We hope Art will approve of your occupation. Dot Harrison takes her heart And gives it to faithful Art. MARGARET HAUSER Margaret is another of M. H. S.'s quiet girls. She can usually be found with her chum Maria rooming the halls at lunch time. Margaret Hauser leaves her curls To be divided among the Junior girls. PAUL HAUSER Paul can usually be heard above everyone else telling of his experience with the farm and the tearing down of automobiles. Paul Hauser leaves his girl named ''Dot To Allie MacFadyen, who wants her not. Do s gl RS G S e e g L P - LAURA HEDGEPETH Dot is a solid kid with many friends. Any time extra help is needed just call on Dot who's willing to give her all. Laura Hedgepeth known as Dot Leaves her brains to Ruthwho needs a lot. LOIS HEYER XN, S Here we find one of the few honor students.Lois A , loves to read, but she's never too involved to appreciate; 7 ;. ;ij'i z a joke. s Lois Heyer, smart and bright Leaves all her A's to Johnny Licht. GRACE HICKEY This is the engaged member of the 1947 class. She is a speed demon when it comes to typing. Can you guess her future occupation? Grace Hickey, Bill Demery's pet Leaves you all a cigarette. NORMA HODGSON Norma has just been with us for her Senior year but she has worked hard as Editor-in-Chief to make the Pillar a success. Norma with her hair so red Leaves it to Virginia who has a big head. RICHARD IZQUIERDO Richard is the Bing Crosby of the Senior Class. His pleasant bass voice and subtle humor are appealing to all his fellow classmates. Dick leaves his title as Bing To Bill Ohnsman who can't even sing. O CHARLOTTE JONES Charlotte is a lively lass who goes for Keyport fellows. Her personality is very winning. This is probably the reason for her many friends. A helpful girl is Charlotte Jones, She doesn't waste her time in moans. JOHN KAHN John is president of our Student Council. He can usually be found working on anything the student body will benefit by. His oratory makes him an outstanding student. His oratory is the best There's no speaker left among the rest. JOSEPH KAVANAUGH Joe can usually be found flying around in his pet car. Along with gasoline expenses, he squanders his money on gum. A hypochondriac is Joe His heir I wouldn't like to know. L SEN VDR CENS e chseve o il b CHRIS KIRSCHMAN Chris, with his rich, deep voice is known as the class villain. His happy-go-lucky manner is an asset in the winning over of friends. 7 Chris Kirschman leaves his acting abilityy o+ To James O'Neil who has no facility. ijf' HELEN KRZIEMIENIECKI Petite Helen is a friend to all. She is one girl who will really make some company or office a very successful secretary. Helen has a number of beaus She leaves Agnes the one with the Roman nose. JUNE LAMBERTSON Number please are the words June will be using in the future. She plans to be a telephone operator and should make a hit with her red hair. June leaves her Rumson Fan To Margaret West who wants a man. NAOMA LAMBERSON Could it be that Ed is this Senior's favorite pas- time? She is planning to make someone a good secretary. Ed and Naoma make a pair; She leaves to the Juniors her empty chair. SHIRLEY LAMBERSON activity is Billy. Shirley leaves her musical skill z To Ralph Coward who's an awful pill. JACK LANNING This ambitious Senior is known as Jack to all his friends. He has played varsity football and baseball for two years. Jack Lanning leaves his jackets so red To that funny Eckel, who's name is Fred. OLLIE LAUER ant ent This is another one of the Seniors whom we usually find in the Typing room. Her spare time Jis with Frank a ,4,, ; E Ollie Mae Laver is always around Where an old typewriter is to be found. HELEN LEAVY F e Freckles' is this Senior's nickname. One of our - most carefree Seniors who just loves to have a good laugh. Yo Helen Leavy really rocks The Junior class with her new socks. 4 e 2 1 l J A e 0 Bl S R S S SRR R T R 2 THERESA LEONE Tess will be found in M.H.S. halls with her chum Viv. She is a friendly girl with a friendly word for every- one. Theresa Leone will gladly cede Her piano playing to Lois Pederson. JOAN LINDSAY Brooklyn is one of the many Cheerleaders who really gets out there and yells for our boys. Her Brooklyn accent, so perfect and clear, She gladly wills this to Lillian Rinear. PAT LONGO Pat is the Sheriff of M. H. S. and the fairer sex seem to think he is quiet, but we hear from reliable sources that he is really a very sociable chap. Sheriff's position Pat did hold Now it goes to someone bold. JAMES McGUIRE Mac has spent some of his time the past years in the Tank Corps. While away from school, he has be- come a married man. James McGuire leaves his ability and poise To someone who needs it, the Lewis boys. VIVIAN MORENO A dark-haired lass is this cheerleader. She is light- hearted and loves to have a swell time especially with Nick. Vivian Moreno small and quick, Always full of good Ole Nick. Xq0? SHIRLEY MORRELL When sending flowers in the future be sure to patronize Shirley's florist shop. She is ambitious and should make good at being a florist. Her lofty ambition she leaves behind To Betty Demery who has nothing on her mind. DONALD MUNDY Don takes an active part in our up and coming M. H. S. band. A sociable lad with o cheerful word for everyone. Donald Mundy's good manners and grace He leaves to Ralph Hultin, who's an awful disgrace. DORIS MUNDY The Senior class president seems to find this cute Senior quite a girl. Doris is a happy-go-lucky kid and a friend to all. Doris leaves her pursuit of the male To Helen Michie who's slow as a snail. PR3N TERES e o0 el MARIA NUNZIATA Maria plans to be a French teacher. We fhmlx she will be a great one as she has great ability, an am- bition, has been on merit roll a number of times. Maria Nunziata leaves to you Her ability to Parlez vous. x o BERNARD O'CONNOR kx This likeable Senior is known by all as Skip. You, really wonder where all his vitality comes from. It still has us guessing. o Skip O'Connor leaves all his arts of the pixie E To Charles Cox who's six foot sixie. WILLIAM PENKSA Bill hasn't been in Matawan very long, but in the two years he has been with us, we find him an eager beaver. Bill's wolfish propensities and dizzy whirls He leaves to Dave Lambert, who's afraid of the girls. JANE ELLEN PERRINE Dr. Perrine'' is Jane's future title. Qur '47 class is represented by Jane in the student council. Another student who is on the honor and merit rolls. Jane Eilen who's tall and fine Will soon be known as Dr. Perrine. JENNIE RICCI A carefree Senior is Jennie who spends her spare time in Perth Amboy. She has a swell sense of humor and is liked by everyone. A Her favorite saying yMsuch:iunib J-L,tf To Marie Rizzo who always chews gum. -1 T MARIE RICCI 2 Ric can usually be seen with George. She is in the Journalism Club and writes articles for the Asbury Park Press. A friendly girl is Marie Ricei When it comes to boys, she sure is picky. MAZIE ROGERS Mazie left school in February but will receive her diploma in June. We still think of her warm heart and that happy smile she wears. Mazie leaves her new hair do To Bernice Solomon, it's enough for two. NORMA RONSON W 4 Norma is a small girl, but her size has nothing . f . 'W to do with her helpfulness. She helps everyone and is - J M liked by all. : Norma is so very clever Her line will carry on forever. THE SENTOR CLASS ey RN S MARY ROSE We find this girl very attractive to the eye. A neat girl is Mary, who loves to dance and belongs to the Dancing Club. The naive manner of Mary Rose She leaves to Helen who likes to pose. JOSEPH RUANE Schick is the only member of our class that is now in the service. While in school, he was active in sports and dramatics. Joe Ruane leaves his keen sense of wit To Janet Uncle who hasn't a bit. ANNA MAE SARG Anna Mae is a friendly gal who considers us all a pal. She is another one of our seniors who is planning to be a secretary. A noisy girl is Anna Sarg She 'Ij:s a line both wide and large. o DOROTHY SCHULMEISTER All the boys are Dot's pastime. She sure seems to find Chris very appealing, and he seems to like her little giggle. Dorothy needs not a brother She has three boys and wants another. WALTER STAEGER Walt is our Senior class president, and we might say a swell one. Many activities in our school have found Walt as an active member. 5 He leaves his title as class Romeo V To very modest Pat Angello. u IRENE STEVENSON Any time money is needed just call on Irene as she is treasurer of the Senior Class. She is also the song- bird of the Class of '47. A quiet girl is our Irene She's never heard but always seen. CURTIS STORER Curt can usually be found with Joe in some kind of mischief, Liked by all for his keen sense of humor. Curt leaves to all the school his car So that they cannot go too far. JEANNE TAYLOR A girl who many people don't know much about is Jeanne. She's friendly and likes to help you once you're her friend. Jeanne is to all a pal She's just a good and all round gal. THE SENTOR CPAS el T g BETTE TEAGUE This cute. attractive girl is Bette Teague. Her sense of humor is one of her many assefs. Always ready to hear a good joke or tell one. Bette likes the boys so much With them all, she is in touch. JEAN THIXTON Light-hearted Jean can wusually be seen with an attraciive smile on her face. When knitting needles are clicking, Jean is usually the one behind them. Flighty is our good ole Jean With knitting needles she's always seen. MARJORIE THOMAS Small and petite is Marjorie. She is really work- ing hard to graduate with the Class of '47. She is a very friendly girl with many friends. Marjy Thomas, trim and neat, With a figure quite petite. JEAN VAN BRAKLE Head Cheerleader is this blond-haired lass. She is found attractive by a member of the Junior class. She is also known for her marks. Jean Van Brakle with her hair of gold, Leaves to Allie a lock to hold. GEORGIA VASSILIADES i Here is the President of the National Honor So-j ciety. She has made herself known by her helpful ess: J and her marks. Her, a teacher??? ; rlu. F Georgia has a big, big, heart, 7 ; K 7 w8 She leaves to Bob Knapp a part. i, f 4 AL N JEAN VAN WORP ', JJfJX' AR Jeanie with the pretty dark brown hair i$ an- other merit student and a cheerleader, too. She also favors the Junior Class boys. Jean Van Worp at every game Thinks that Tommy is the nicest name. CARLO VINCI Have you seen a slick black Pontiac whiz past you? If so, take a better look as it wos probably Carlo, one of our Varsity Basketball players. Carlo leaves his carefree manner and such, To Ronnie Benkert who studies too much. EDITH WASMUTH Co-Captain of the cheerleaders is Edith. She seems to think Keyport our pet rival boys are wonder- ful. Is that nice, Edith? Edith Wasmuth sweet and mild, Leads the :hjjrs and goes quite wild. 4 ; THE SENIOR CLASS HARVEY GLICKMAN Harvey is a good student and o quiet fellow. He keeps to himself and can usually be found doing his homework. Harvey Glickman, tall and shy, Leaves his height to that Cramer guy. 6 1947 . . . . . . LAWRENCE WHITE Larry has just returned to M. H. S. after serving three and one-half years in the Naval Air Corps. Larry White has great ability k Let it take the place of Flohs' senility. LN MARIE WHITE This is the girl who takes care of the cash box in the Cafeteria. Marie has been on both the merit and honor rolls a number of times. Marie White leaves her big cash box, To some Junior bobby sox. DOROTHY WILLIAMS Wille is leditor of the write-ups for The Pillar. We Ms rerr;embefM her keen sense of fymad. VALY ARt Rwensecfo; 'xurr6x iw?Jgirl called Wiile, edves to Leis Wilson who's awfully Pilly. LOIS WOOD Lois is a small girl but she rather likes her beaus tall. George is the idecl example. A good sense of hu- mor is what we know Lois by. Lois Wood loves the most A funny man, by name of Drost. PAUL ZAMBITO Gus has made himself known by his active part in all sports. He also has made red-haired Madeline one of his extra activities. Gus leaves all the sports he's got To Ronson Warne, who needs a lot. ELFRIEDA ZIEGLER This sweet likeable person is Frieda. She always is willing to help anyone. Could this be her reason for good marks? A pretty girl is Fried She satisfies our every need. Yot . jJ' ROSEMARIE ZIEGLER Art is the subject in which Rosie is especially talented. She has her own car in which she spends her spare time. Rosemarie is a whiz at art, In every job she does her part. JOHN PORDON Another Senior, who isn't known by very many people, is John. He is one of the many Seniors on the football team. John Pordon, who has a modest heart, Leaves it to Dimsey, who thinks he's so smart. 14 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top RowLeft to Right: Miss White, Jean Van Brakle, Jean Van Worp, Philip Dietrich. Bottom Row: Jane Ellen Perrine, Georgia Vassiliades, Helen Krziemieniecke. The National Honor Society is composed The Student Council ot Matawan High of Juniors and Seniors elected to the society on takes a very active part in all school offairs. the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, To date it has successfully presented basketball and service. The project of the club this year is and football student tickets, an assembly pro- to aid schoolmates who are having academic gram, buses to away football games, ond a difficulties. Sadie Hawkins Day Dance. STUDENT COUNCIL Top RowLeft to Right: Mr. Shea, Joseph Stenger, Richard lzquierdo, James White, Bob Baker, Rocco Dimeo, Tommy Tassini, Joe Bruce, Ralph Coward. Second Row: Miss Eleanor Hawk, Jean Van Worp, Ed Weber, Joe Manzo, John Kahn, Miss Rhoda Ryan, Jane Ellen Perrine. Bottom Row: Jean Van Brakle, Florence McGowan, Shirley Morrell, Gloria Baird, Edith Wasmuth, Dorothy Hanson, Patsy Miller. SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE CLASS: Fifth Row: J. Bilotti, J. White, B. Gessner, J. Haseman, R. Benkert, P. Buday, B. Baum, B. Sutphin, B. Adams, J. Gaul, T. Armour, E. Pallib, B. Samoa, H. Callendar, N. Fedele, J. Schank, J. Ingrivido, E. Stein, R. Marmone, G. Slee, R. Deakin, A. Garito, T. Yotta, E. Haseman, J. Scally, R. Rosse, R. Baker, T. Bethune, J. DeFelice, H. Morell, R. Van Worp, S. Adario, D. Schotte, J. Anderson. Fourth Row: R. Dixon, A. Delfonzo, R. Greene, F. Menzel, B. Hunt. Third Row: F. Burlew, H. Zipperich, S. Burlew, J. Eamello, D. Hilderbrant, F. McGowan, L. Pederson, L. Daroux, M. Heyer, E. Ervin, B. Wooley, E. Burlew, P. Bruce, C. Harrison, A. Cenasco, A. Ostergard. Second Row: A. Savada, I. Austin, J. Haycook, I. Otto, M. Senise, C. Maida, J. Keegan, D. Wines, A. Koons, L. D'Biase, M. Stokes. S. Otslaski. First Row: H. Michie, C. Svenson, B. Beal, M. Nunziata, B. Seber, V. Van Pelt, J. Strother, M. Berger, E. Rathbone, E. Barbolini, B. Wasmuth, D. Gaub, H. Scott. JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS: Fourth Row: D. Tropea, B. Ohnsman, M. Hauser, A. Sigismondi, C. Cox, R. Dimeo, T. Finn. Third Row: T. Wulff, P. Angello, A. MacFadyen, E. Ziegler, R. Hultin, F. McGarry, J. Bruce, M. Elliot, F. Schaub, J. O'Neil, T. Lewis, F. Toyal, W. Kramer, J. Richardson, M. Flohs, J. Bucco, J. Banafato, R. Knapp, F. Lawrence, F. Zahner, P. Hussey, G. Dietz, J. McGinty, B. Meyer. Second Row: J. Thomas, D. Martz, E. Ostergard, M. Vreeland, M. Kennovin, G. Argentina, H. Himmelwright, M. Boothe, L. Jenkins, C. Kilcomons, L. Rinear. First Row: L. Kopf, D. Hansen, B. Baker, M. Rizzo, R. DeNardo, J. Warwick, J. Simpson, L. Jansen, J. Burlew, G. Koch, L. Wilson, B. Denery, B. Longstreet, B. Vechio. 18 FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman Class this year has proved to be the largest Freshman class that Matowan has ever seen in its corridors, They have already shown their Matawan spirit by their attendance at both the football games and the basketball games. They started off their first year in High School by electing Peggy Devlin as their Presi- dent and Joseph Stenger as their Vice-President. Here's hoping that they enjoy their four years in Matawan as much as we did! MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus has, this year, had a wide field of music to cover. Among their many activities they have sung for the Women's Clubs, Assembly and for the Concert, Most of the pu- pils who participate in the Chorus have high aims in the field of music. Top Row-Left to Right: R. lzquierdo, J. Dorsey, E. Pallio, G. Allbrecth, C. Herman. Third Row: I. Stevenson, J. Berlew, J. Stenger, F. Shoub, R. Gessner, L. Brautigan. Second Row: L. Pederson, L. Wood, G. Koch, F. Menzel, B. Hunt, J. Warwick, D. Tamburri. Bottom Row: P. Chocha, M. West, A. Yunker, B. Bilotti, H. Himmelkright. FOOTBALL BASKETBALL Top Row-Left to Right: Mr. Nuccio, W. Sutphin, J. Pordon, W. Meyer, S. Wilson, Chic Blood, H. Smith, J. Hasemann, D. Lambert, R. Armstrong, M. Bednard. Second Row- Left to Right: E. Ziegler, E. Haseman, P. Longo, T. McGrary, W. Staeger, A. MacFadyen, G. Dietz, J. Bucco, R. Marmone, T. Finn, J. Scalley. Bottom Row: S. Kupka, J. McCormick, R. Benkert, W. Armour, E. Weber, W. Hedgepeth, C. Cox, J. Lanning, E. Stein, T. Armour, H. Callendar, P. Zambito, R. Baker. Our football squad had an extremely successtul season last year. The record of six wins and two losses is a very pleasant schedule to look back on. The team ended the season among the three leaders of the Shore Confer- ence. Not only did the tfeam make an excellent showing but we can take pride in the foct that several members of the squad received All Con- ference 'and All State recognition. Here s 1946-47 basketball squad. This team hos made a favorable show- Matawan's ing so far this season, and is expected to make o good account of themselves by the end of the season. Coach Bednard and the boys are working hard to make this season a success- ful one. At this writing the squad's record stands at five wins and two losses. Top RowLeft to Right: Sidney Friedman, Donald Mundy, Allister MacFadyen, Tom Zambito, Carlo Vinci. Finn, George Dietz. Bottom Row: Joe Ingrovito, Walter Armour, Harry Callander, Paul 20 Top RowLeft to Right: John McGinty, Millard Hauser, Joe Bruce, Fred Lawrence, Wal- ter Staeger, Tow Wolff, Chic Blood, Bill Ohnsman, Martin Hammarstrom. Bottom Row: Martin Flohs, Ed Weber, Walter Armour, Charles Cox, Mr. Nuccio, Fred Eckel, Allister MacFadyen, Ronald Benkert, William Meyers. Last year, Matawan again resumed track, after the war years, and had a very successtul season, There was a large turnout, and, under the able coaching of Coach Nuccio, the boys had a swell season, although they had no previous experi- ence. This baseball squad pictured above was one of the most successful Matawan has had in recent years. During the past season these boys compiled an admirable record of ten wins against four losses. This record enabled Mata- wan to win the Group One Central Jersey Championship. The squad also had a favorable stonding of third place in Shore Conference Competition. This fine showing is a tfribute to our coach, Mr. Bednard, who had just returned to Matawan after service in the United States Army. Top RowLeft to Right: Richard lzquierdo, George Dietz, Earl Devlin, Arthur Garito, Rob- ert Russell, Nick Fedele, Middle Row: Tom Baldwin, James White, James Schank, Richard Knapp, Tom Armour, Ed Ziegler, Robert Baker. Bottom Row: Ed Weber, Jack Lanning, Walter Armour, Harry Callendar, Carlo Vinci, Paul Zambito, Pat Longo. 21 TRACK BASEBALL Top RowLeft to Right: Robert Baker, Pat Longo, Tom Armour, Walter Staeger, Fred Lawrenca. Middle Row: Ed Ziegler, Walter Armour, Allister MacFadyen, Harry Callander, Millard Hauser, Carlo Vinci, Paul Zambito. Bottom Row: Ed Weber, Jack Lanning, Charles Blood, Charles Cox. Fred Eckel, William Meyer, Ronald Benkert. UH B . S This club was organized in 1943 by Coach Nuccio. After leaving, the club was supervised by Coach Bednard. The Block M Club has done much to help the High School and Athletic Departments. Each graduating member receives a gold emblem SENIOR PLAY CAST A Case of Springtime, a three-act com- edy, written by Lee Sherman, is the play which the class of 1947 is going to present. The cast is very active and is going to put on a good show. Top Row-Left to Right: Richard lzquierdo, Chris Kirschman, Phil Dietrich, Charles Blood, John Kahn, Sidney Friedman, Walter Stoeger. Middle RowLeft to Right: Jean Thixton, Maria Nunziata, Mary Cassidy, Mrs. Gittens, Dorothy Schulmeister, Marie Ricci. First RowLeft to Right: Joan Lindsay, Georgia Vassiliades, Margaret Hauser, Jennie Ricci, Lois Wood. L Left to right: Marie Nunziato, Vivian Moreno, Rae Gaub, Dorothy Hansen, Edith Wasmuth, Lois Kopf, Joan Lindsay, Lillian Rinear, Jean Van Worp. Center: Jean Van Brakler, Captain. BAND This year our band and majorettes have been more active than ever. Under the leader- ship of Mr. Ebersole, the band has made re- markable improvement. Together with the majorettes we were really proud of our band as they marched up the foot- ball field with the new M. H. S. banner. CHEERLEADERS Cheerleading is one of the most popular extra-curricular activities for girls. The cheer- leaders cheer during footbcll and basketball seasons. It takes two years of cheering on the squad to earn a letter, however, every graduat- ing senior receives a gold megaphone. Top RowLeft to Right: D. Mundy, G. Gumbs, J. Richardson, E. Gumbs, A. MacFadyen, R, Coward, R. lzquierdo, A. Ewington, F. Emerson, S. Hughes, M. Hammerstrom. Fifth Row-Left to Right: R. Dimsey; J. Kahn, W. Ohnsman, B, O'Connor, P. Eagan. Fourth RowLeft to Right: W. Stdeger, F. Eckel, W. Baum, S. Lambertson, R. Weber, P. Hallic. Bottom Row third: Mr. Ebersole, M..'Jones, i Benefatio, R. Berlew, M. Grace, T. Shafto, C. Egers. MAJORETTES: Top RowLeft to Right: J. Ricci, B, Warwick, P. Chocha, A. Giambatisti, M. Hauser. Bottom Row: J. Pengle, B. Anderson, A. Wate. 23 Top RowLeft to Right: Richard lzquierdo, Walter Staeger, Walter Baker, William Penska. Second RowLeft to Right: Elizabeth Baylis, Dorothy Williams, Assistant Editor, Norma Hodgson, Editor-in- Chief, Elfreda Ziegler. Bottom RowLeft to Right: Norma Ronson, Mary Rose, Helen Krziemieniecki. VEARBOOK STAFF The people pictured above are the group that was responsible for the construction of the PILLAR. Each member had his own job to do, which was done very well. It was through these people that the PILLAR is a success. NEWSPAPER STAFF The 47 Review is a newspaper used to let the students know what our high school is doing scholastically and athletically. The mem- bers of the staff are students who are interested in journalism. The 47 Review is now a small paper but we are leaving the idea of a news- paper to our school for the future senior class in Matawan High School. Top RowLeft to Rilght: Richard lzquierdo, Chic Blood, Philip Dietrich. Second Row: Elfreda Zieg- ler, Anna Mae Sarg, Marie Ricci, Jean Thixton, Dorothy Williams, Laura Hedgepeth, Georgia Vassiliades. Bottom Row: Rosemarie Ziegler, Helen Krziemieniecke, Murray Friedman, Editor-in-Chief Madeline De Felice, Jean Yan Worp, Jennie Ricci. 24 ENGRAVPRINT CAMPUS PUBLISHING 1420 WALNUT ST., PHILA.