Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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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.

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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

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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.