Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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The SENIOR CLASS of 40 MARTHA BERGER Martha is one of the few quiet senior girls. She likes reading and outdoor sports. Her ambition is to become a typist, and we know she'll make a good one. She has 4 v v . v - . belonged to the Glee Club, Dancing Club, and Typing Club. THEODORE BETHUNE Baseball is Teddy's hobby, although he does rather well with the girls, too. He is a general student whose chief ambition is to become an automobile mechanic. We truly hope, Ted, that you'll succeed in your am- bition as well as you have these last four years. MARGARET A. BRUCE Our own Brucie is Vice-President of the Senior Class. In addition to school work, she has been kept busy by the Glee Club, Cheerleader Club, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, and I.LR.C. She is also Editor of the Searchlight. ELIZABETH BURLEW Libby Burlew, our cute redhead is famous for her crazy snapshots. She is a member of the Honor Society and intends to go to a college in Missouri. ANDREW BILARCZYK Andy has played an important part in the Student Revue of '48, called the Kollege Kapers. He will also play an important part in the senior play. He is taking the General Course and plans to be a mechanic when he graduates. JOHN BILOTTI Carefree and happy-go-lucky, Johnny maintains that school is the least of his worries. He's an avid sportsman, concentrating mainly on hunting and foot- ball. FRANCES BURLEW We are sure Frances will become an efficient secretary. Her pleasant greetings will remain with us forever when we look back at our days in high school. SHIRLEY A. BURLEW We just know Shirl will make a wonderful lab technician. She's willing to work, as her record in these various organizations proves: Glee Club, Prom Commit- tee, Dramatics, Honor Society, Searchlight Staff, Year- book Staff, I. R. C., and Secretary of the Senior Class. Page Fourteen

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The FORTY-NINERS ROBERT ADAMS Zeek, our quiet boy from the harbor, has received two letters for basketball. He also managed our M. H. S. Huskies . After graduation, he will become a draftsman. SANTO ADARIO Sax , the silent boy from Cliffwood, has taken part in our Mixed Chorus and was also a member of the Dancing Club. After graduation, he would like to attend college. ROBERT BAKER Bob can usually be found cutting up meat at Dells. After high school, he plans to go to college. He served on our Student Council for three years and, in addition, managed our athletic teams. ESTHER BARBOLINI VBphbic, as she is called, wants to travel in all of the United States. She plans to be a typist after she gradu- ates. Believe it or not is Bobbie's hobby. JAMES ANDERSON Everyone recognizes this happy-go-lucky senior by his smile and his cheery Hello. One of the honors Jimmy has received is a highly treasured merit card. After graduating, Jimmy plans to go to a technical school. THOMAS ARMOUR Suzie, the famous guard of our football team, has received many letters for services rendered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He is also a member of our Block M Club. He hopes to go to Shaw College in the fall. ELIZABETH BEAL Betty is one of our class's quieter girls. She plans to be a secretary after graduation, and we are positive she will succeed. Betty has received many honors in typing during her school years. RONALD BENKERT It would take volumes to describe our red-headed Student Council President. Let's just say he's a won- derful fellow who has given his energy to Glee Club, Football, Track, Basketball, Block M Club, Ring Committee, Honor Society, and LR.C. Three cheers for Gustave. Page Thirteen

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The FORTY-NINERS A HARRY CALLANDER One of the Block M's prominent members is Harry Hammer Callander. To be a mortician is his chief ambition, and he plans to enter college after graduating. Everyone in Matawan High knows that Harry excelled in all sports. NANCY CASLER Nance, an artistic individual who puts her talents to practical use, would like to become a commercial artist. Her hobby is oil painting and sketching and you'll have to admit, she is pretty good. JOHN DE FELICE Jack, a friendly person who cooperates with every- one, wants to become an accountant. His help with the senior paper will be remembered by all the seniors, and we hope Jack won't lose any of his assets by working days and going to school nights, after graduation. CAROL DELBASCO Cowol joined us in her Junior year, and has proved to be an excellent addition to the class. She is known for her sense of humor and her willingness to help in such organizations as the Yearbook Staff and Press Club. She is the Assistant Editor of the Searchlight. FRANCIS DALFONZO Francis is taking a General Course and has received the honor of being chosen Deputy Sheriff. He wants to go to college and then to work. He was in the Pho- tography Club and on the Yearbook Committee. RITA DALOIA Rabbitt, has livened up the Glee Club, Kollege Kapers, and Newspaper Staff with her hilarious sense of humor. In between humor and school there is time for photography. When Rabbitt has left our great Alma Mater she plans to attend Nursing School. EARL DEVLIN Earl, known as Whitey to his friends, has played basketball successfully for our teams. He intends to join the Coast Guard after finishing school. LILLIAN DI BIASE Although Lill is the senior class's singing bird, her main ambition after graduation is to become a secre- tary. There's no doubt about it, she'll make good at whatever she tries, but here's wishing her luck ill'l.VWVZl y. Page Fifteen