Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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November 15, 1946Dear Diary, They put the Student Revue on tonight. It was a terrific success, probably because of the large num- ber of Sophomores that were in it. January 31, 1947Dear Diary, We worked all day decorating for the Sophomore dance. We are having two this year because we didn't have any last year. A good time was had by all. May 16, 1947Dear Diary, Student Council elections today. Our representa- tives for next year are: Bob Baker, Lee Koons, Marie Nunziato, and Florence McGowan. June 13, 1947-Dear Diary, This Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for a change. Summer vacation, here we come. Just think, next September we'll be upperclassmen. September 3. 1947Dear Diary, Back to school again after a wonderful vacation. Lots of new teachers here this year. Our officers are Ronnie Benkert, President; Bob Gessner, Vice-Presi- dent; Betty Wasmuth, Treasurer; and Peggy Bruce, Secretary. November 19, 1947Dear Diary, The junicr class had its first meeting of the year today. A committee was chosen to select our class ring. Those chosen to serve on this committee are Aletha Koons, Florence McGowan, Ronnie Benkert, and Nick Fedele. February 27, 1948Dear Diary, Tonight our energetic class held a Leap Year Dance. We certainly transformed the gym with blue and white streamers and silhouettes of boys being chased by girls around the walls. There were lots of people there. This should make our treasury very happy. April 26, 1948Dear Diary, Next year's majorettes were chosen today. Dot Gaub is the new captain. Hurray for the class of 49. May 14, 1948Dear Diary, The biggest day in the life of a Junior-the day of the Junior Prom. All day you could find any num- ber of Juniors in the gym-painting, hanging stream- ers, and arranging flowers. Mr. Cleary even took a couple of pictures of us for the Asbury Park Press. But what if we were dead tired and had green paint under our fingernails? It was worth it. Our Prom was definitely a tremendous success. June 9, 1948-Dear Diary, Tonight was Commencement. A whole group of us ushered. Just imagine, one more year, and we'll be up there on that stage. June 11, 1948Dear Diary, School is out. Need I say more? September 8, 1948Dear Diary, Today was the beginning of our last year at MHS. This year will mean a lot of hard work, but it will mean a lot of fun, too. So, full steam ahead! October 21, 1948-Dear Diary, We received our Senior rings today. They're really sharp. Now people will be sure to know we're Sen- iors. Ho, hum, it's so warm in here with my ring on. November 24, 1948-Dear Diary, We all went to the bonfire tonight. Tomorrow is the big game. 1 hope we can get all those pen- nants and whistles sold. We certainly have been kept busy selling things this Fall to raise money to go to Washington. November 26, 1948-Dear Diary, Tonight the alumni gave the Pigskin Frolic . It certainly was fun. I never saw the gym so crowded in my life. I hope we can get Walt Staeger to play for our Christmas Dance. December 8. 1948Dear Diary, A representative from the Thomas Studios took orders for our yearbook pictures today. I guess it won't be long now until the Pillar goes o press. December 15, 1948-Dear Diary, Today is the absolute deadline for all yearbook articles, so I guess I'd better bring my diary to a close. Too bad-there is so much more to write about. Our Senior Snow Ball is to be held on Decem- ber twenty-second-with Walt Staeger's band furnish- ing the music. On March 30th and 31Ist and April Ist and 2nd we will present our Senior play, Ah! Men! The casts have been selected, and rehearsals start after Christmas vacation. We have so much to do, that graduation will be here before we know it. But when it comes, and we walk out of MHS for the last time, we'll carry with us memories of many good times and a lot of hard work well done. Page Eleven

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SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President, William Sutphin, Vice-President, Margaret Bruce; Secretary, Shirley Burlew; Treasurer, Florence Menzel. Class History LOOKING BACKWARD Choice selections from the diary of a Senior at MHS February 1, 1945-Dear Diary, Today was our first day at high school. Was it exciting! Everything is so different from grammar school. How are we ever going to remember how to get to all these different rooms? June 14, 1945-Dear Diary, Our first term of high school ended today. The exams were hard, but who cares? We've had a won- derful time these past five months. September 5, 1945-Dear Diary, The rest of the class of '49 entered MHS today. They looked even more bewildered than we did last February. What a nice bunch of kids. Looks like I can make a lot of friends this year. Later in September, 1945-Dear Diary, We had Freshman elections today. Bill Sutphin's campaigning really helped Ronnie Benkert to get clected president. The other officers were Ted Bethune, Vice-President; Aletha Koons, Secretary; and Peggy Bruce, Treasurer. Page Ten January 7, 1946-Dear Diary, Back to school after Christmas vacation. We have to start studying soon for-ugh! Exams. February 4, 1946Dear Diary, Exams are over. Thank goodness! That Mr. Trwin is a fiend! June 7, 1946-Dear Diary, The Juniors had their Prom tonight, but Fresh- man can't go unless they are asked by an upper- classman. Train't fair. Freshmen never get any breaks. June 14, 1946-Dear Diary, We are no longer those awful Freshmen. Throw away your books, kiddies, summer vacation is here! September 9, 1946-Dear Diary, We came back to school todayjust a bunch of Silly Sophomores. This year will be busier than last. By the way, our officers are: Bill Sutphin, Presi- dent; Jimmy White, Vice-President; Marie Nunziato, Secretary; and Peggy Bruce, Treasurer. October 25, 1946-Dear Diary, The Scphomore Public Speaking class put on a Hallowe'en skit in assembly today. Bobby Baker, June Strother, Inge Oftto, Aletha Koons, Florence McGowan, Bill Sutphin, Libby Burlew, Betty Ann Seber, Lois Pederson, and Shirley Burlew were in it Not bad, if youll permit a Sophomore to say so.

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Class Will and Testament We, the graduating class of June, the year of our Lord, 1949, being of sound mind and reasoning ?, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, wherein we leave to various members of the faculty and student body remaining within these consecrated walls, the following things: To Mr. Ross: Anthony Garito and Harvey Morrell leave a joke book. To Mris. Bennett: Florence McGowan leaves her space in the parking lot. To Mr. Shea: Bob Baker leaves a pair of scissors to clip words and a ladder to climb out of the window instead of jumping. To Mr. Soraci: Louise Siano leaves a pair of ear muffs for the sixth period class. To Mr. Hardie: Carol Delbasco leaves a creative thought. To Miss White: All the cooperation and enthusi- asm of the Junior Class. To Mr. Jones: Joe Stenger leaves a handkerchief to cry in over Dewey's defeat. To Mr. Caracciola: Aletha Koons leaves an air con- ditioning system for the guidance room. To Mr. Lloyd: Dot Gaub leaves her Gab. To the Junior Class we leave Horatio, the mascot, and Inge Otto and June Strother leave their book How to go Crazy in Six Easy Lessons or Publishing of a Yearbook. To Ginny Massie we leave home room 26. To the Junior Boys: Jimmy White's and Jimmy Volk's independence to all unengaged fellows. Claire Marmone's false tooth goes to Peggy Devlin. Jimmy Hasemann leaves his alarm clock to George McCormack to keep up the tradition of being late. Page Twelve Stasia Olstowski leaves her ballet slippers to Bar- bara Singer. Bob Gessner leaves his Coffey to the Junior Class. Cecilia Svenson offers her height to Lorraine Smith. Edna Ervin presents Joan Hauser with her seat at the desk in Mr. Bennett's office. Rita Daloia leaves her stage ability to Bob Colot. Ronnie Benkert leaves his resistance to women to Bill Stratton. Marie Nunziato's school spirit goes to Lois Hansen, Peggy Devlin, and Mary Moreno. Bob Adams basketball goes to Ray Armstrong. Sharon Elliott receives Libby Burlew's rank of typical Senior. Ronnie Weber leaves his horn to Ephraim Hughes. Jeanne Ward leaves all her handsome boyfriends to cute Joan Kirkirt, the bachelor girl. Dot Wines leaves her red hair to Pat McKeel. Douglas Schotte leaves his curly hair to Bob Figel. Martha Berger leaves her big brown eyes to Rose Fedele. Virginia Van Pelt leaves John Roberts a lock of her blonde hair. Arlene Ostergaard gives Don Weber another loud bow tie for his collection. Jimmy Gall leaves his easy name to Paschal Vig- lionese. Peggy Bruce leaves her sarcastic remarks to Jackie Kavanaugh. Ed Stein leaves his sister, Kathy, to take his place on the football team. Mike Votta leaves the stencil machine to Arlene Wilson and Jeanne Heyer.