Metuchen High School - Blue Letter Yearbook (Metuchen, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1936 volume:

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Page seven CONTENTS BOOK INTRODUCTION BOOK ADMINISTRATION BOOK CLASSES BOOK ORGANIZATIONS BOOK ATHLETICS BOOK LITERATURE Edited and published by the Blue Letter Staff of Metuchen lligh School, Metuchen, New jersey. Sponsored by the Class of l936. EDITORIAL STAFF-G. Schwalje, Chairmang E. lessen, L. Myers, M. Hogstroin, B. Kelsey, M. Dafcik, R. Beckwith, R. Mook, D. Zimmer- man, G. Johnson, Phillips, T. Riddle. BUSINESS STAFF-XV. Ronnan, Managerg li. Kelsey, N. Hogstrom, E. Gray, F. Milligan, G. johnson, D. Ziinmerman. Miss Elsie Farrell, Faculty Advisor of Literary Section T. Blisard, Faculty Adviser ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The staffs wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the Commercial and of the English Departments. Many others have helped in the making of this book: in most cases their names can be found at the end of their contribu- tions. Photography by Apeda Studio Engraving by Jahn and Ollier Printing by The Renton Review Shop ,ff'r5X will 5f 0l4, - 'S'::s:jM:'::K EE I' Page eight B U 0 K wr W 0 ADMINISTRATIUN -ilzo frzwfx of Hmm' who IZIIFI' nmsf In 1 flu' Sl'H1'0l' Cflfzss in ifs Ifzsf UUUI' svr1'1' us IH fl'OfIllC'f1'UH fo fha SlfC'fl'UH rlvrotczi to flaw mi nz2'1f1istmf1'rm. ? by 35 BUARD OF EDUCATION Mr..lo1111 Molineux, President Mrs. Emma H. Bohlke Mr. A. M. Myers Mr. Albert C. Gerber Mr. B. Reynolds Mr. Boyd M. Johnson Mr. H. D. Sl1Z1l111011 Mr. Thomas McKeown Mr. Emerson J. Sortore Mr. Otto Drews, District Clerk Very few people, when they visit a scl1ool a11d see the pupils a11d teach-- ers hard at work, think of the men behind it all-tl1e School Board. If they do re111e111ber tl1is group of 111e11 it is usually with a sort of envy for tl1e soft jobs whicl1 they suppose a School Board 111e111ber has. How 111lStZlliC11 tl1ey are! Ill June, 1935, our board l1eld a special election to decide on a proposi- tion for a new school building. This propositio11 was tur11ed dow11 a11d tl1e problem of our growing school population deferred to next year. From tl1e11 on preparation for the school year 1935-36 were i11 full swing. During tl1e su1111ner work was done O11 all the schools. The VVashington school grounds were graded and the lI1tC1'101' gone over. At the Edgar school, all the steel window frames were replaced with wooden ones. Leaks i11 tl1e roof were repaired a11d the bricks at one C1111 of the building were re- pointed. In the Franklin school a dull grey wall paint was replaced with two shades of buff. T11is II13C1C 1121118 a11d rooms look fresh and 1igl1t. Mo11thly n1eetings were held throughout tl1e winter, 211111 were supple- 1l1C11tCL1 by 111any informal gatl1eri11gs Zlllfl extra meetings. Because of the crowded quarters i11 the Franklin school, tl1e seventh, eighth and 11i11th grades were put on half session. Tl1e rest of tl1e High School l1ad the usual full day. In February an election was held to fill the places of Mr. Du Bois Thompson, Mr. Ralph Crowell, a11d Dr. Westcott, whose ter111s were about to expire. Mr. Thomas McKeown, Mr. H. D. Shannon, and Mr. Boyd M. johnson were elected. By May the 1936-37 budget l1ad been prepared and the Board began to thi11k of 511111111611 More painti11g was done i11 the Fra11klin school. Plans were made to plant a tree on the NVasl1ingto11 school g1'OL111ClS. Tl1e usual preparatio11s were begun for tl1e sumnier vacation. NVindows were washed, floors CXZl.ITl1I1Ci1 to see if they 11eeded varnishing, desks go11e over, requisi- tions checked a11d supplies ordered. The teachers' co11tracts for 1936-37 were 1113616 out and signed. New teachers were hired to i11crease the staff Zlllfl replace tl1ose who were leavi11g. VVith graduation, the Board was start- ed o11 another year. Page thirteen A ULTY CARI, II. GAl,I.OVN'AY-Dickinson College. Franklin and Marshall College, Rutgers University, l,it.l-Z., MA. Super- vising Principal. CTop Roxvj JOSEPH R. BAILER-University of Pittsburgh, B.Sc. Cambridge Uni- versity, Universite de Grenoble, New York University, M.A. English, llis- tory, Sociology. THOMAS BLISARD-Dickinson College, Sc.B., Grad- uate School University of l'ennsylvania, Columbia University, Rutgers Uni- versity A.A..-X.S., Pennsylvania Academy of Science, Quill and Scroll, Associ- ation of Economic Entomologists. Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science. LOUIS RRUNNER-Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, Univer- sity of l'ennsylvania B.S. in Economics. Commercial Subjects. HARRIEIT CONKLIN-INlontclair State Teachers' College BA., Fcole Normale d'ln- stitutrices, Aix en Provence, France, Foreign Exchange Student, Latin, French, VIRGINIA CUQlifTrenton State Teachers' College B.S., Kappa Delta Pi. English. fSecond Roxvj SUSAN COOKE---Rutgers University ILS. in Education. English, I.i- brarian, EYELYN Y. CROXYELI,-Arnold College B.S.P.E., Health, Phy- sical Education. EI.SIE FARREI.I.-Trenton Normal, Columbia Univer- sity, Rutgers University B.S., Ecl.M. English. JQSEPH FIQRILLA- Montclair State Teachers' College A.B., New York University. English. HONVARID HASS-Trenton State Teachers' College B.S. Shorthand, Typ- ing. fI,ower Rowj RAY C, H,ERB-Lebanon Valley College JMB. History. DXYIGHT DIACURUS-Stevens Tech., Mechanical Engineer, Columbia Teachers' Col- lege, Montclair State Teachers' College, Tau Beta Pi Honorary Engineering Society. Mathematics, Science. BEATRICE KUNTZ-New Jersey Law School, Beaver College. Commercial Subjects. CHARLES LETSON- Rutgers University A.B. English. PAUL V. NIELSEN-Rutgers College BS., Columbia University Teachers, College M.A. Mathematics. Science. Page fourteen ,LMMCOM 'N,,iKN s Q xx v . Q 1 ia' I-.1 get NS' ACULTY liI.INIO SPOERI.fNexv York Univer- sity, B.A., IXl.A. High School Principal. C'l'op Rowj NYINSOR NIELSIZNQ-Rutgers University ILS. in Ii-d., Columbia Uni- versity, New York University. linglish, Football Coach. I.Il,I.IAN Ol,- IX'lIfZIiR--Syracuse University, Rutgers University ll.Sc. in liducation. So- cial Science. lClXlIl.Y Pl.:X'l'T4l'emhrolce College in liroxvu University Ali. English, Social Science. FORREST RICHARDSsfMansheld State Norma! I5.S. in Education, Rutgers University. Social Sciences. MRS. VVALTICR C. RUSSICLI,-Syracuse University AB. Science. QSecond Rowj PHILIP SlEITZIiR4New York University, Springfield College, B.P.Ii.- M.Ii.D. Physical Iiducation. ANTHONY R. SICNERCIA-Rutgers Uni- versity A.I3., ILd.INfl., Hunter College, New York University. French. WII,- LIAM P. SlNll'l'l'lfl,atayette College Il.S.. Rutgers University lCd.M., Kappa Phi Kappa. Mathematics. OCTAYIA SPARKES-Mansfield State Normal School PLS. in lid., Rutgers University. Mathematics. ERICH STOECKEL-Muhlenberg BS., German Prize, National Educational So- ciety. German, Biology, Algebra. CLovver Roxvj IXIILDRED E. HII.I.IfY-SVVANK-Temple University, University of Pennsylvania. Commercial Subjects. PRESTON A. YVEISS-Bucknell U11i- versity B.Sc. in Education, Teachers, College in Columbia University. Kappa Phi Kappa. Science, Social Science. ISAISIQI. FISNNON-Ann May Train- ing School Fitkin Memorial Hospital, R.N.. School Nurse. E. JORl..IiT'I'E -Clerk. ANNA CORNICLI,-Riders' College. Clerk. DR. JOHN VVIT- IXIER-Pennsylvania State College BS., Long Island College Hospital, M.D. Surgery Medal, Phi Kappa Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi. School Doctor. Page fifteen PA,RlENTaTlEACIiIlElR ASSOCIATION The Parent-Teacher Association has always been a great help to the students of Metuchen High School, this year more than ever before. Our Library, which is new and growing steadily, owes much of its success to this helpful organization. Only the individual clubs know exactly how much they have been aided but the total amount of help, both financial and moral, which has been given, is large. The Association has met in the evening so that fathers as well as moth- ers could attend. These meetings have been very successful. The High School Association was responsible for two joint meetings of all the Parent-Teacher Associations of Metuchen. In November the Musical Clubs of New Jersey College for Womeii entertained and in Febru- ary a very fine International Pageant was presented in observance of Found- ers' Day. Community Responsibility Toward Youth was stressed. The Associa- tion is represented on the Metuchen Recreational Committee, which was formed to secure playgrounds in Metuchen. In January the students partici- pated in a Membership Drive, which brought the membership to a new high of 130. A card party in january and a Valentine Dance for the students in Feb- ruary were successful socially and financially. This was the first year a representative of the student body was elected to the Executive Board. The Executive Board For l935-36 OFFICERS Mrs. Maxwell Denecke .................Aii...................... ....,..........i....,,..., P resident Mrs. Frederick Zimmerman ......,...,...,............... ........ F irst Vice President Miss Octavia Sparkes ............ ........ S econd Vice President Mrs. Lucian V. Bruno ....... .......,..,.,..,.,.Y,..,..,,.. S ecretary Mrs. S. Howatt ........................................................................ ..... T reasurer COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN INIFS. JOhH Rolfe ...................................................,..............,,....,,,,.,,,.,,.,,,,,,,, Program MTS. Ralph Crowell ...... .....,. I, Mays and hieans Mrs. Robert Hume ...... .,............ IN Iembei-ship Mrs. M. L. Allsopp ...... ,,,,,,,,,, P ublieity BITS. Sterling INIZly0 ........ ,,,,,,,,,,., H Ospitality Mrs. Charles Clare .......... ,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,..,,,, C ivie Mrs. VVilliam Fortner ............... .,,,,, H ealth and Safety Mrs. Frederick Zimmerman ,.,,.. ..,,,,, , ,, ,,,,,,,,, Student Activities Mrs. XVillard Hutchinson ........ .....,,,.,.,...,....,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, S tudeiit Aid G60I'gC SCl'lWHlj6 ..................... ....... S tudent Council Representative INIYS. Jesse BCtllCI'tO1l ....... ...........,.....,,,,.,,,,,, P arent Education Miss Octavia Sparkes ........ ..,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,- L egiglatui-Q Mrs. Harry VVainwright ....... ,.,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. T raiigpgrtation MVS- T- BTHUH ----------------.----- ........ N atiollal P. T. A. Magazine Mr. Elmo Spoerl ............... M1'. C. H. Galloway ...... Page High School Principal Supervising Principal sixteen QUIK THE CLASSES znflm- Hn' Iwrzrlmzwlzip of flzrxwl sfmlwzfs fHl'l'OHN c'lfr.w.wfs lmw lawn fl!H.lIe lI in Hun f1'1'!1'f'.w f,IfI'UllflIlO1!f flzw pfzsf gfvrzr. Page nineteen SENIOR HIISTURY VVe pause, and look back four years to the time when our Senior Class was setting sail for a four years' voyage through high school. Although we have experienced storms and sometimes sailed through troubled waters, our journey has, for the most part, been a pleasant one. Most of the storms came during our inexperienced freshman and sophomore years, during which we had not yet accustomed ourselves to the rules of travel which are essentials to part of every educational journey, Aside from the accomplishment of our daily tasks, these years were uneventful. Wie had not yet reached a place where we began to count as first class pas- sengers on the steamer carrying us over the river of high school days. As juniors and seniors we glided through comparatively calm waters with Conrad Miller as first mate during the junior year, and Jimmy john- son, the leader of the senior year. Our ship was especially attractive at the time of our Junior Balloon Dance. The guests were many and in the words of the proverbial reporter a splendid time was had by all . That the event was a financial success goes without saying, for was it not with the money thus earned that enabled us to give the Class of '35 , an elaborate Prom which was very attractive when the decorations were strictly nautical and everything in true shipshape. During shore leave at Easter many of the seniors took a little time off to think back through the past year. They surely remembered The Royal Family , a play given by the class on December sixth, the many pleasant Saturday afternoons they had spent at the football games, and the enjoyable basketball games played after the Christmas holidays, which were always looked upon as a big event in the scholastic year, even if pupils did ring confounded cowbells , and, last but not least, the pleasant hours spent dur- ing school hours. After the final exams, we feel as though our small steamer has prac- tically reached the ocean, where we will leave behind the river-boat and em- bark on an altogether new episode of life, a new liner which will carry us out to sea. On the last night, the captain gave a farewell party, which was a grand affair, And with this thought, as we set sail, we wach the steamer slowly re-- turning for another group, and thus this, crew of '37'l, we wish a Bon Voyage , and hope that they may have just as enjoyable a trip on their river-boat as did the Class of '36. Ramona Beckwith '36 Page twenty-one PIERRE ABRY4 Bus. Yarsity C. 45 Hall Patrol l, Z5 Track I, Z. captain 3, 4. Aims to become an able Babbitt . Ha ps IRENE ADAIXI- Rene flue Lcttcr 3, 45 News C. 4. Can tl girl type? EUNICE AYEKS- Billie, Blue Letter News 3, Blue Letter 3g Hall Patrol 4. Jr. Sr. Prom Committee 3. She's going to Coln1an's . HELEN BATCHA- Bat. Blue tter 4g I ews C. 45 Dramatic Club 39 E heausy S U f ,gpg -6111 BLANCH BATESf Be. Blue Letter News 35 Blue Letter 3, 4, Debating C. Mgr. 33 Dramatic D. 3s History C. 3. Coleman's Business School for her. CLARA BATKIN-News C. 4. She's still uncle- cicled . C,f44A..g lf. IDA MAE BAYLIS-This girl will work after graduation. LOUISE BAYLIS- Lou.', The one and only shrinking violet . MURIEL BECKER- Chub.,' Blue Letter 45 Glee C. l, Z. Reporter Muriel will cover the News . W' RAMONA BECKVVITH- Mona, Blue Letter 4 Art C. lg Typing C. 1. College, but where? if BENJAMIN BISOGNE- Ben.', Hall Patrol l, 2, 33 Varsity C. l, 23 Football l. 2, 35 Baseball 2, 3, 4. A l. l ' ' lf': l h' . 'uni m no s c ot mg XX ROBERT BOLTON- Bobf' Harmonica C. 3. An- ger is practical awkwarclness. 4 Page twenty-two 'Q'D7'Bli'l 1'lC BROCIQIQRT- Bef, Glee C. 1, 2. 3: Scrib- L if Ymw AXEL l-XRFIMS-3'Biilm. History C. 33 Track 2, 41 Sr. Play. And, Thomas Atkins, my respects to you! RUBIN BRICIQ-- The Dukef' He out-taps Bill Robinson himself! x bler's C. 43 Tri-Y 43 Sr. Play Committee 43 Class Vice President Z. How goodness heightens beauty. i PHILLH' BRUNSTETTliRf Pl1il. Blue Letter News 33 Blue Letter 33 Scribb1er's C. 33 Choral C. 33 History 33 Hall Patrol 43 Varsity C. 3. 43 Sr. Pl11f,43 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball Ass't. Mgr. 3f 43 Track 3. 4. A mighty chemist he !U if i CARLIVITGN COBBS- Cobb.,' Blue Letter 3g His- tory C. 43 Track 2. A nice guy , say we all. JAMES COCHE-:Dickffl Work.?'b rxifivf wirff' 1 i J l 36 JOHN CQCHE- Jack, Football 33 Baseball 3, 4. He hopes to cut you up somge day. RICHARD CQNNOLLY-- Dick History C. 1, 2, 43 Algebra C. 13 Aeroplane C. 23 Basketball lg Class Treasurer lg Class Sec'y. Z. Look out-he wants to be a policeman! I C' l X ' ' GHT-Blue Letter 3: 'lr. Sr. n ee 3 'atrol 1, 23 Dramatic C. 43 Sr. 3 B ll 13 2. ' ., oo, too disgusting. MARY DAFClK4 Cl1ick. Blue Letter 43 News C. 4g History C. 3, 43 S. Cr. 43 Dramatic C. 43 Cbeer- leader 4. She plans to enter a New York bank. NATALO DIS.-XRIU- Nat. Varsity C. 3, 43 Foot- ball 3, 4. Tl1oughts rule the world. i Sr. Play Committ e 4, XYhen in doubt, abstainf! Q X Page twenty-three HELEN DIXXKE-Glee C. l, 23 Scribbler's C. 33 1 . l I X ' l WALTER DZEUBA- Reel Harmonica C. 35 1.9 Dramatic C. 3. R. C. A. Radio Institute for this lad. 5 HOWARD RLDRIDGR- Urr1r.'f Blue Letter 35 S. C. 2, 45 S. G. Q. 35 Sr. Play Committee 45 History C. 35 Varsity C. 3, 45 Football 3. 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, Cap- tain 4. Little man, what now?,' MADGE FINEGAR-'AREDY' Glee C. lg Choral C. 2. Good luck to you, Red l EVELYN FOOTEP- Eve.U After a course at Drake Business College, Eve will adorn some man's office. f' 9- EJ GEORGE GARGANLQ-UG. G.','He will continue school as a nighthawk,'. FLCYD GAUDET- Duke Hi-Y 45 Orchestra 4. Ah, there, Rubinoff! G5 7 4 L lt Liv A lx GEORGE GIGICR- Gig. Sr. Play Committee 45 Photography C. 35 Hall Patrol 45 Varsity C. 45 Track :Xss't. Mgr. 2, Mgr. 3. Sophisticated Ladyf, Xl 5: DOROTHY GOODVVIN- Dot Glee C. l, 25 Dra- gf' matic C. 15 History C. 4. Power rests in tranquilityf, ' ' IQDVVARD GRAY-- ELL Blue Letter 45 Scrib- bler's C. 3: Audubon C. 35 Hall Patrol 3, 45 Hi-Y 45 Choral C. 3. 'fCommon sense is very uncommon. ETHEI. GUNST-Glee C. l, 25 ribbler's C. 35 History C. 35 Middionettes 4. 'fArt is he reat love. QA. PATRICIA HAGGERTY- Pat. Middionettes 4: Dramatic C. 3, 45 Harmonica C. 45 History C. 3. P is a regiler fellerl MARGARET HENN12-'fPeggy. News C. 45 Dra- matic C. 4. A little lass with a smile. I 5 JW we Page twenty-four .V ' L-, We r MARGORIE HERRSTROM- Margie Blue Let- ter 35 History C. 4. Margie means business. GUNTHER HEYSE- Gunt.', Football l, 2, 35 Basketball l, Z, 35 Student Government l, Sec'y. 2: Yar- sity C. l. 2, 35 Hall Patrol l, Z. He's a fast worker. ETHEL P L lilbyf' Another ge slave. MlLl RE O ' R ' ky. Blue Letter News 35 il l 1 3, -. 45 Orchestra 3, 45 Dramatic .5 a . 'ec'y. . Ware of redheads! , 4 1 xl , ETHEL HOlN' N-J'Homan. Tri-Y 3, 45 Mid- dionettes 4l . u ll l, Z5 History C. 3, 4. A daughter of the gods, cl' ely fairf' JOHN HUNTER-- Hunt.,' S. G. 45 History C. 35 Hall patrolg Yarsity C. 45 Football 3, 45 Basketball 45 Ass't. Track Mgr. 3, Mgr. 4. HA very quiet fellow. 36 ANTHONY IGNACKI- l'ostcard. French C. 4. Tony will shock them at Rutgers. lu 71 ELIZABETH JESSEN- I,.izzy.,' Blue Letter - News 35 Blue Letter 3, 45 Dramatic C. 45 Audubon l, 35 Scribbler's C. 35 Class Sec'y. 2. The pest of society is egotistsf' JAMES JOHNSON- Legs S. C. 45 Audubon C. Z, 35 History C. 3, 4: Hall Patrol l, 45 Football Z, 3, 45 Basketball l, 2, 3, 45 Track l 5 Baseball Mgr. 3, 4. Labor conquers all thingsf' - EDITH JUNE- Edie.l' Blue Letter 25 History C. 45 Hall Patrol 4. Cornell and Home licf, course for s Edie . CHARLOTTE KACZOR- Babe. Dramatic C, l, S 2, 3. Charlotte's going to Rider College. If. V - MILDRED KAUSCH- Millie History 4. Curi- osity is thc thirst of the soulf' ' : Page twenty-five 1k T7 X X W XJ E I S ,N BEATRICE KELSFY- Kelts.'l Orchestra 3, 4g Blue Letter 4. The chief musician of Dunellenf' MARGARET KENNFY- Margie Her soothing hand will minister to the unxvell. MARGARET KIRKF Peggy. Glee C. l, 2: Cheer- lcacler 45 Hall Patrol 4: English C. 3. XVoman is man's confusion. 1' , ,1 77104 JULIUS KISS- Kiss Dramatic C. l, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 3, 4. He's going to get a job! JUN Aiuiz- Jima Blue Letter 2, 31 C1166 C. 2. Hall Pat ' .Gr O. 43 Tri-Y 3, 43 News C. 4g jr.- Sr. Pro Committee 3. A nightingale. even though a Lamb. 04 V. ff 1 S A V,,f,,t1 Lg.j,,-. Nm, HENRY LAL STENf+SA7l?Z1T1l16T,'i Some clay he'll be leaving mail at your cloorsltein. ARTHUR LRHELIZACH- Artf' Qur faithful bottle washer. CZIERTRUDE LEIS- Gert.l' News C. 4: llistgry C. 4. A coinptometer operator-wliewl I, A' I .g!2A!1Qi,4,LfQf,,e, - 4-14' ALEXANDER MARTIN-'KScotty. l'm wrapped - in dismal tliinkingfl X ICCGENIE lX'lAYl2R-- ,Ieanie. Clleerleaflcr 33 Sr, Play 4. NYliere's my twenty-five cents? Q S S we GERTRUDE INIEHLER- Gert, Blue Letter 4g Dramatic C. l. Silence is golden. f ' 'C JW X DOYIE MICRRITT- Davie, Quiet, but uref' Page twenty-six 'XRD MFSSFROLI Ace Hall Patrol 1 l HOWI .-. . ,E . . 2g Varsity C. l, 2, 3, -lg Football 3, 4, Mgr. l, 23 Basket- hall l, 2, Captain 3, 4: Baseball l, 2, 3, 4. Our high- scorer! CONRAD MILLER'- Pete. Dramatic C. l, 2, 3, 4g Sr. Play -lg S. G. 2, 3: Class Pres. 35 VVrestling lg Football 23 Track 2. A horn talker, if there ever was one, RICHARD MAEHR- Dick HVVOIHCII do not fancy timid men. .IOHN lXlURPH,Y- hlack. Blue Letter News 3g Blue Letter 2, 33 Dramatic C. 2, 3g Sr. Play 4: S. G. l, 2, 31 Hall Patrol 3. A Rah! Rah! man from HawVard . l.OlS M YERS- l.ouse. Blue Letter 3, 4: News C.-13 Serihbler's C. 3g Glee C. l, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2,..3, 4. A killing tongue and a quiet sxvcmrcEllLLgt' 4 ' 9 HELEN NISSEN- Niss.,' News C. 3 ue. Letter 33 Hall Patrol 3, 4. She aims to outdo Sc lap-asll6li. 36 KENNETH O'l3RlEN- Ken. Still waters run M deep. JOSEPH O'CONNEl.l..- l3reezy. Gold 2, 3. I intend to try and find a job. 1' ' V Poli'-fP L I DORIS OEH'l.ERSM Blondie. Blue Letter 3 Glee C. 1, Z, 35 Dramatic C. 2: Sr. Play -lg llall Patrol -i ff A little hit independent 7' - , HLAND-- l5etty. Dramatic C. l. 2, 3, 4 everything is fun. i 5 ' 1 ' woman that deliherates is lost. ANNA OLIVER- Twist, To a young heart i MARNA OSBORNE- Marna. G-lee C. l, Zg Op E eretta 3. Men are less forgiving than women. Page twenty-seven RONALD OSBORNE-l'Ronnie.', Photography A 3g Choral C. 2g Band 1, 2, 33 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Cla i Pres. 1, 2g Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Qionnie, clear . . . VVILLIAM OSTERGAARD- Osty. Varsity C. 3, 4g Football 3, 4, Basketball 3. He clicln't eat his 'VV'heaties,f' 5 'ffl 0 ug in ANTHONY PARF1NUtK4 Motsie. 1 work in Z1 store. DEXVEY PERSON- Acln1iral. Harmonica C. 4. Hlclleness is paralysis? S CHESTER PETERS- Chetf' Class Treasurer 4. VVhat happened to my clues? JANE PLESSNER4- Janie, History C. 3, 45 Dra- matic C. 3, 4. jane will sing, clante, or go into scientific line.,-gl ' ly MILDRED PONYERS- Millie.H News C. 45 Dra- matic C. 1: Cilee C. 1 1 Choral C. Z. She gives us our best tlurughtsf' HELEN PRICE-'lPricey. History C. 43 Crlee C. 1, 2: Choral C. 2, Hall Patrol 1. Nice in all ways and all timesf' H!-'thx MWC ANNA TIUSKAS-KAl'X1111C.,, The quiegst person heref' GLORIA REHFUSS- Glory, Blue Letter News 35 Blue Letter 31 News C. 43 Dramatic C. 1, 2, 3, 4, S. G. 25 Tri-Y 43 Sr. Play Committee 4: Glee C. 1. 2, 35 Choral C. 2, 3. 'lShe's a finger in every pie. NANCY RElD4 Nan.H Scrib vlerls C. 3, Tri-Y 3, 4. l'Laughter means sympathyf, ELEANOR RICHARD- El, Glee C. 1. 2, 3, Eng- lish C. 3, 4, History C. 3, 4. A friend is a ther self. Page twenty-eight ALFRED RINEHART- Al.l' We recommend a home by the sea. TATIANA ROGACH- Tat, lilue Letter News 33 lilue Letter 4. Shelll go fast and far. K x ' X' VVILLIAM RONNNN'-'1Blill. Blue Letter 4g Sr. Play Committee 45 Hall Pathol 3, 43 Basketball Mgr. 3. 4. All just laws coiiclekrn cyueltyf' FRANCES ROSS- Squirt. Love and a cough L lnnot be liiclf' ll A PETER RQLTQ' i v .ity C. 3. Pres. 4: Football 3, 45 Has al , 4, cer 3. He goes to Notre Dame. lJFXfVl'l l' RUI F MVT 'l Radio C 1 Photo ra uh - g 1 '-- - - 2 g 1 y C. 35 Varsity C. 3, 45 F o ll 43 Basketball 4: Tennis 2, 3, 4g Tumbling 3, 4g er 3. Little boats should keep near shorefl ' 4 ANNA SAMARTINO- Sa1nmy. Choral C. 2. A great heart in a small hoclyf, MARION SCHAFIQR- Squirt.,' t'Heacl over heels in love again. ELSIF SCHNEllJER- Else, Ci-lee C. l, 2, 33 Hall Patrol 4. She would be a Chiiikchewunskau. GEORGE SCHXVALIF1- George.,' Blue Letter 3, 45 Scrihbl fs C. 'K ehotography C. 1, 3g Hi-Y 4g jr.-Sr. From Com ' l'- f Sr. Play 45 Class Vice President 31 S. G. 2, -.1 4. reat men never require experience. 5 NVILLIAM SCHYRRA- Bill, Yarsity C. 43 Foot- all Z, 3, 4. Men of few words are the lmestfl 3 ANGELINA SCIROTTO- Angie 'fl will secure a positionf' Here's hoping it's good. E, Page twenty-nine Lf! X fu X X L ROBERT SHORT- l3ob. History C. 4. Short and sweet. s 1 ' V HAROLD SETGLE- llippof' Scribbler's C, 33 Varsity C. 45 Basketball 3, 45 Golf 3, 45 Baseball Ass't. Mgr. 35 Tumbling 3, 4. XYho treads softly goes farth- est. N EDXVARD SKVARCH- Ed, Orchestra 1, 25 Var- sity C. 3, 45 Basketball 3. 4: liaseball 3. I learn life from the poetsf, RALPH SMALLEY- Farmer. Dramatic C. 1, 2. VVork as carpenterf, RUTH SMITHSON-- Ruthyf' G-lee C. l. 2, 3 5 Dra- matic C. l, 25 History C. 35 Cheerleader 4. Our girl of all work. 'f ,OLIVE STARR- Ollie She'll do well if she dances through life. GORDON STERLVYG- Pro. Radio C. l. Anoth- 1 er man for Rider College. NVll.lXlA SVAl.l3E-'tXYillie. Our blonde beauty from Hollywood. FRANCES TESTA-'tFran.'l XX'hat can you say about a girl like this? ff, dfg...4,,,k-I CLARK TOMPKlNS- Hark. Harmonica C. 3, 45 Yarsity C. 45 Track 3. 4. The daring young man on the flying trapezefl EYELYN TLlA AY,bl- l2x'ie. Cllee C. 1, 25 English C. 35 S. G 4' C l Patrol 3, 45 Cheerleader 45 Class Yice llresidellyv . Temperance adds zest to plea- surefl , , FRANCES TL'CKERf Franny.,' Blue Letter 1,2, 35 Blue Letter News 2: Scribbler's C. 35 Dramatic C. 1. 2, 35 Choral C. 2, 3: Cheerleader 1: S. G. 1, Z, 45 Sr. Play Committee 4: Glee C. l. 2, 35 Hall Patrol l. Poets are rarer than kings. Page thirty K-YQ' ELIZAIZIQTH VON MINDEN- Betty, Blue Let- XV of i fi ' ' Q n 'Q f'x JOHN TUFARO-- To Frof' work, and more work. l iEl,lCN CLRICH- Helen.'! The incarnation of good nature. 23 Yarsity C. 2. 3, -lg Football 45 Basketbal Base- lmall 3, 41 Soccer 3. You saic ' if 80-on LOUISE YON FABRICE- Von.', Blue Letter 2, 35 Glee C. 1,23 Dramatic C. l, 25 History C. 43 Cheer- leader 33 Tri-Y Vice President 3, Pres. 43 Hall Patrol 3, 4. Elmira College, james. STIEPHEN ULOSEVITCH- Ule. EMC stia l, l it ' ii I ter News 3g S. G. 3: Sr. Play 4. She'll look for a job. HENRY VOORHPIES- Pro, Varsity C. 3, 43 Football l, 2, 35 Track l, 2, 3, 45 NVrestling 1, 2. Tall, dark, and handsomef' 36 XP RUTH VVAITE- Ruthie Blue Letter News 3: English C. 35 History C. 3, 43 Hall Patrol 2. Her voice is as fine as her face. ANNE YVOLF- Annie, A wolf in shecifs clothf ingf' SENIOR ClHIlElElRS AND SONGS SONG- VVlC'Rl2 OUT TO XVINH CHEERS NYe'rc out to win, to do or die, Rickety Rix, Rickety Rix VVe're out to win, I'll tell you why, Seniors! Seniors! '36 VVe know our stuff Oh, Juniors! Oh, juniors! Oh, Juniors! XVe know our tricks The good old class of '36. Full of plays Now poor old Juniors, Full of tricks VVe're going to ruin yers, Watch our smoke, '36 VVe want to shout, you're on the rout Ray Seniors! Ray Seniors! Ray Se- But if you yearn, and want to learn niors! Then watch the tricks of '36, Page thirty-one SENIOR WILL VVe, the honored and respected Seniors of the Class of 1936 of Metuch- en High School, of the Borough of Metuchen, in the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey, being fortunately of sound mind, and clear con- science, and being heedful of our approaching age and on coming departure from the halls of our high school, do make, publish, and declare this docu- ment to be our last will and testament, namely: NVe bequeath- First: To our beloved faculty our heart-felt apologies for having un- knowingly or otherwise caused them to come to grief, and our sincere ap' preciation for all the time and effort they have spent upon us. Second: To Mr. Blisard, our Blue Letter adviser, we leave a more pro- gressive and cooperative staff. Third: To the Jolly Juniorsu, the title of Dignified Seniors , and all other places of honor now held by the Class of 1936. Fourth: To the Sophomores, our text books, and anything else that happens to be lying around, including dilapidated gum sticking on the desks. Fifth: To the Freshmen, the wise saying, 'tDon't cry, little greenie, youyll be a senior bye and bye . Sixth: To certain members of the Junior class, all the remainder of our possessionsg to wit: H. ARRONET-A new campaign speech. S. BATKIN-The right to be present. M. BEHR4-'History technique. D. BOHL-The privilege to rec- ognize more students. T. BRANN-The right to be expelled. B. BREEN- A little more ability. M. BUTLER-A carload of harmonicas. M. BUSH- The Constitution. J. BUZAK-An armful of girls. VV. CAMPBELL-- More rhythm. CLAYPOOLIG-A southern accent. 1. CORDEKY-More magazine sales- T. CORDREY-The Skating Rink. F. CULVVYICK- Guitar lessons. DEARIE-The right to be called Joan Blondell. E. DE- COSTA-Some fun. C. DE ROSIERES-A male admirer. B. DETERS-- The right to become a grandmother. A. DISARIO-A growing tonic. H. DOYLE-A few debates. L. DRESSLER-To be like Marie. F.. DUN- LAP-Solitude. A. DURNIAK-A Hitler haircut. C. ESSO-Baby talk. F. ELLIS-A bigger boy-friend. D. ESTQPPEY-Ability to overcome her bashfulness. B. FARRINGTON-The right to talk in Mr. Bailer's class. T. FAUQUTER-The right to write love letters to M. F. VV. FLEAGLE- Opera. D. GEHRUM-A new hair coiffure. M. GETHIARD-A new walk. H. GORBF.-A soldier boy-friend. J. GRAY-A smooth dance step. P. GREBE-The best of luck. D. GUNDERSON-Another football hero. E. HANCOCK-The right to coach cheerleaders. W. HARGEN-The li- brary. G. HAWRAN-Boxing gloves. HAWRAN-The right to become popular. L. HEILMAN-A paper target. E. HENDEL-The ability to keep out of mischief. HICKS-Boxing lessons. E. HOFFMAN-A beauty salon. E. HUNTER-Lessons in Algebra. R. IRVVIN-A berth on the Varsity football team. JAVORICKY-A megaphone. R.. JENSEN- Page thirty-two Bigger and better coaches. JACKSON-Four fs. A. JACOBS-Some analogical words. D. JOHANSEN- Jo , F.. JAROS-A new set of boy- friends. G. JOHNSON-Another year of piano lessons. W. JUNE-A few redheads. B. KEAN-VVave set. G. KERWIN-An alarm clock. E.. KISTRUP-A new sun, Ray . KOENUER-A golf course. C. KOCH -The right to play hookey. A. KRACJIR-A bicycle. G. KUEHNER- A 1936 gym suit. M. KUEHNER-A new Brann . O. KUELSZA-An ice cream soda. KURNCEVVICZ-A true aviator. C. LA BANCO-Singing lessons. G. LANG-To become a famous violinist. M. LEIS-Ph.D. de- gree. S. LIBBY--lust anything. W. MACAK-A developer. G. MAG- LIONE-The ability to control your temper. R. McCAULEY-A certain Senior girl, E. H. D. MEYERS-A coin. M. MILAN-John Watlien. H. MOHRING-An extinguisher for use. R. MOOK-Pep, vim and vigor. Ii. MURPHY-The right to skip classes. D. NELSON-The right to play football. F. OFEIR-Hitch-hiking apparatus. H. O,CONNEL-Enjoyment. OVVSIK----The right to pass with honors. H. PATRICK-The right to grow up. M. PAUL-Honors in typing. PFNNING-TON-A star. F. PERRINO-A cake of Palrnolive. PETERICAK-Peroxide. J. PHIL- LIPS-Freckle remover. PIPIK-The English accent. H. POVVERS- The right to be seen and not heard. J. PRITSKY-The school nurse. E. PRYOR-The ability to do your own work. F. RADAKOVVITZ-The privilege to make little noise. G. REKTENVVALD-The man on the fly- ing trapeze. M. RENNICK-Patience. M. REYNOLDS-A personality. L. RIDDLE-More puns. L. ROHLAND-Start half-miler. H. ROSS-- A serious face. G. RUDDY-The right to be a sheik . H. SABOTKA -Ovaltine. S. SADOWSKY-More homework. G. SAHN-Senior year. F. SALE- For Sale sign. E. SANDERSON-A better looking boy- friend. M. SCHMELZER-Encyclopedias. H. SCHUK-The right to shake. F. SCHXVALJF-B. B. memories. SCOTT-The right to enter into matrimony. M. SCOTT-More dates with Skippy . V. SCRUGGS -A pair of natural eye-brows. A. SCHULTZ-A new ballet dance. M. SHUTTF-Henna pack. M. SKRUTOVVSKI-Yeast foam tablets. D. SMITH- The right to call all the girls sweetheart , G. SMITH-Reduo ing tablets. V. SMITH-President of the History Club. B. SORG-A big- ger milk route. S. SPAYTHE-The Newmarket Chronicle. L. STATE- MAN-A make-up kit. L. STILO-The right to have straight hair. F. THOMPKINS-Some more jokes. A. TIMPER-A redhead, Bob. I. TORIA-We leave some pep. R. TATTON-Knitting. L. TUTT-We just don't know what to leave her. VV. VINCENT-A new set of taps. S. VVAGLF-The right to have a chance with B. B. C. VVAGNER-The right to become a bigger and better football star. D. VVAITE--A goat-ee. Y. VVALLENSTEIN-A permanent wave. J. VVATHEN-Hawaiian Islands. G. XVATSFY-A place on the Varsity. T. WATSON-A geometry class. tl. XYALTON-Our piano player. A. W. D. VVEINBERGER--A little more Chemistry. A. WENZEL-T. Gillette. H. VVHELAN-A Bound Brook Alumnus. Y. XYHITE-A finger wave. Ii. NVRIGHT-Aeroplanes. A. VVYCKOFF--A little noise. E. VVYLYKOVOVVITZ-Ten Command- ments. M. VVYTAK-A new color scheme. O. YUCKYMOW-A high- pitched voice. Mary Dafcik, '36 Page thirty-three , oi X Lxxnyfrbx J If X n iv' Lift.. 15,1 Mfg Qydmbf' I -0 .ULUNJIOR GHRJLS X . . . L. Uwsili ..,, ,...Y.Y,,.Y,Y,,,w.Y...,..,,,.,..,..A,,,,,w,..,,,,.,, ,,,.. I ' resident GJ I. XYz1theu .,,,A .,,,. S eeretury Lv The juniors entered high school dazed zmcl NYHllCICI'Il1g'. Due to unfor- . , I tunate CIFCUIIISULIICCS they had no orgauizatioii in their Freshiuau year. V Iloweyer. they zihIy recleemefl themselves in their Sophomore year: their Xl class orgzmizzttioii was then one one of the finest in the school. Lfmler the . Q z1hIe ICZ1CICI'SIlI1J ot Q hzlrles XXZLQIICT. their presirleut. they heIcI their moilthly V I meetiu ffs in the tx' miuff room. In these orderly. NYCII-U1 'Zl11IZCLI meetiuffs im- rs . N . 5 b gf portzuit questions were hrought up, clehzitefl. and cleeiclecl upon. Cake :md ezmdy sales were sponsored hy them to raise money to pay off various clehts. Nt iw in their junior year they show the zuIx':uitz1ges of Il strong class 'Q'Z1l1IZZLtIiJll. XYith L'I1:LrIes Uwsik presidiiig they have zuIcIefI to their tren- 'I'opIQoW1 CI. I3eIQozieres. I.. 'I'utt. KI. I':LuI, IJ. Ciumlerson, IJ. YYL'Il1IJCl'Q'CI'. S. Spziythe, K1.Smith, Ii. Iluulup. Ii. Iiistrup. II. I':ttriek. Seeoml Rm iw: Ii. Snmlerson. I . IiIIis, Y. XYhite. DI. Scott. Y. XYz1IIe11stei1i. I.. Ilressler. Ci. Ixuhne, I'. Iompkms. C. I,zLh:meo. li. I.zu1g'e, Iieri, NI. Scott, I.. Ileilmzm, bl. II:m'r:m. Ii. Iloffmzm. 'I'hirrI Row: M. XYytz1k, II. U'L'oimeII,.I. Pipik, II. liorhe, I.. Stzitemzm. KI. I,eis, Y. Scruggs. INI. Reyiiohls. II. XYheIzm. If. Ofer, ID. Meyers, BI. Iiehr, QI. IIertercztk. I. Iiuuee- witz. Ifourth Row: Mrs. Swank, ,Y Ilurniak, I.. Stilo, ID. hlohzmson, II. .Xrro11et, KI. Skru- towski, Y. Smith. IU. Ifstoppey, IXI. Kuelmer, S. Sadowslcy, If. I'ryor. II. Ilreeu, NI. lieth- zircl, Ck. Iierwiu. Iiottom Row: Cf Iisso. R. Nook, IJ, Zimmermzm. :Y Yuekymow, If. FIZIFUS, 'I'. Corrlrey. I . S:1Ie. IJ. Iiohl, II. Uezlters. .-Y blaeohs. Ii. Ilefostzl. KI. Mzllzm, .Y Schultz. bl. Torio. Page thirty-four .1 W yy' pt ff f . ,,.,,:yl. , . . .- -. f ,I f,tf.vff .JJ lU NRO its: B or S lf, llaneoeli .fjkfr.f..!i'+,Q1.4:.-f Cf.5f ..., .,.,,,,, ,,,, X 'iee l'resiclent li. .lUllllSfI'Il .,.,,,.,..,...,..,,,,,,,,.,...,...,.,,.,,...,,A..,..,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ' l'reasnre1' lf.XCUl,'l'Y QXIJYISORS W :rw -..- I Mr. liailer, lXlr. Senerehia, Mr. Smith, lXlrs. Swank 2 N snry with eake anrl Cancly sales. spenrling a great cleal of time on them to 'Ta make them sueeessfnl. The annual -lnnior Dance. given on the seventh of liehrnary. was a great success hoth soeially ancl financially. The -lnnior-Senior l'rom, in May. was a crerlit to the eommittee and to those who attenclerl. ln aclclition to the elass organization, the juniors hacl homeroom organ- izations. These groups. nncler the leaclership of their homeroom teaehers, spent two periorls a week on yarions projects. As the year clraws to a elose the .lnniors look lorwarcl to a happy year anfl hope that they will clo as well as their precleeessors. Senior Top Row: t'. lioeh, bl. Pritsky. ll. Nlolireng. XX'. X'in-cent. il. lioneur, lf. Cnlwielq. li. ensen. ti. lleetenwalcl. tl. llielcs. ,l Seeonrl Row: I. llnxalc. C. Rieharcl, ll. XX'aite. Al. ,lflfliwlk M. llllwll. nl. XX'oyten. lf. l ll ful on l llnnter. 'lf XX atson,'C. Ryan. ll. lloyle. Bl. XX'helan. U. Smith. l., Rtllllilllf, Claypoole, li. Sehwalje. R. Farrington. '.. I'S . . 'l'hircl Row: Klr. Smith, Al. Pennington. R. XX'yeoll, IJ. Nelson, XX'. Xlaeak, ti. lleyse, li. lrwin. I.. liiclclle, .X liraejir. li. Tatton. ll. XX'illiams, C. XX'agner. XX'. .law lune, U. linleza, lXlr. Senerehia. Xlr. llailer. 3 irnielx xg XX. i lfonrth Row: bl. Phillips, D. Snyder, tiray. 'l'. lirann, S. l.ihlmy. li, XX'right. tl. llaw ran. li. llaneoelt, Lf Uwsilc. VI. XX'athen. li. blohnson. ii. XX'atsy. bl. XX'rig'ht. ti. Xlaglione. li. lxnflrly, XX'. Camphell. XX'. Sorg. llottom Row: l. Corclrey. li. Murphy. ll. Salmotka. kl. Ross, ll. l'owers, 5. l'leag'le. 5. XX'ag3'le. li. XVylykayowitz, lf. l'errino. l'. C1reih.M. Butler, XY. llargen, lXl. Reniek. Page thirty-five l ,rfb JUNIOR PROPHIECY Time: 1945. Scene: Major Millerjs amateur hour at the A. Brehms Thea- tre. QThe curtains part, revealing the stage with a microphone in the fore- ground. Major Miller entersj. THE MAJOR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight we are entertaining you in the Brehms Theatre. VVe have a talented group of amateurs, some of whom have travelled to be with us. A few have even come from Piscataway to entertain us. Before we begin our program I should like to remind you that this performance is a benefit for the Misses Baylis's School for Feeble-Minded Children. Now, we present to you the Piscataway Hill-Billies, Dzeuba, Connolly, Tompkins, and Rein- hardt, who will sing and play the banjo. What is it boys? Dzeuba: My Wild Irish Rose . Major: Go ahead. Hill-Billies Csingingj : My Wild Irish Rose, The Sweet-- QGong.j Major: Now we have a talented artist, Mme. Mildred Hogstrom, who will favor us with a violin selection. CShe plays: audience applauds.j Major: All right, all right! VVe now present the Swiss Yodelers of Metuchen: Abry, O'Connell, Bisogne, Ostergaard, and Voorhees, who are sponsored by the Giger Company, makers of the soap that cleans everything. They will sing. Give Me Back My Boots and Saddle . CThey sing and loud clapping and boos come from audiencej Now. ladies and gentlemen, a professional actress, Miss jeanne Cortright, who will impersonate Miss jane Plessner, singer on the Sterling Yeast Hour, Miss Lois Myers, conductor of the Bonhamtown Womenls Symphony, and Miss Charlotte Kaczor, who gives those inspiring talks to women on How to Keep Your Figuren. CShe acts. Applause from the audience.j Major: For those wishing to vote, the telephone is Metuchen 6-953R or this station. VVe have here Miss B. von Minden. and her musical typewriter. CShe plays: audience claps loudly.j Major: We next present the Barber Shop Quartet. Bolton, Rossi, Messeroll, and Ronnan, who will sing Sweet Adeline . Quar- tet- Sweet Adeline, My-1- CGong.j Major: Now we have four tal- ented tap dancers, Mary Dafcik, VVilma Svalbe, Tatiana Rogach, and Pat Haggerty, who are sponsored by the gown shop of Mlle. Ramona Beckwith and Mlle. Helen Ulrich. They will be accompanied by S. Ulosevich and his Piseataway Casino Orchestra. CThey dance. Audience cheers and several persons are carried out.j Major: All right! I have here a request from the Chief of Police, H. Eldridge, that all patrons of this theatre leave their park- ing lights on. Metuchen social celebrities who are patrons tonight are Mayor George Schwalje, Miss H. Price, Miss E. Traynham, Miss R. Smithson. and Miss M. Herrstrom. During the intermission we have a fashion show. the models being the Misses L. Von Fabrice, F. Tucker, N. Reid, D. Oehlers, H. Nissen, E. Ayers, and M. Power. fThey give the fashion show which is broadcast by R.. Smalley.j The Major: entering: I have here the radio re- port. VVe are not able to tell who is ahead because there are 10,500 votes from Piscataway, which has a population of 500. and 20.000 from Metuchen. whose population is 1000. NVe will try to check on these and give you the results later. The second half of the program begins with M. and R. Os- Page thirty-six borne and their trained Heas. Major: CScratching himself after they have performedjVVell, I mean maybe they're trained. Next we present the trip- lets of the former Miss June Lamb, who sing Three Blind Mice . CThey sing, and audience cheers.j Major: Nlow we have an impersonator. R. Brice. who will impersonate the opera star, P. Brunstetter, and G. Rehfuss, the evangelist. tHe performs, with applausej Major: All right! Next the Singing Secretaries , B. Broekert, F. june, P. Henne, and M. Kenney, who are secretaries of J. Johnson, president of the Metuchen National Bank. They will sing Typing Your Heart Awayn, by the Coche Brothers. CThey sing. Audience applaudsj Major: XVe have here Miss R. Waite, who will read from Miss I. Adam's biography of the explorer, J. Hunter. CApplause.j Major: Next A. Ignacki, and his singing sailors, K. O,Brien, A. Lehlbach, DI. Kiss, and F. Gaudet, in Old Man Rivern. CApplause, accompanied by hisses and Bronx cheersj Major: We give you now the Metuchen Ballet, j. Mayer, Hi. Drake, M. Becker, F. Honiann. B. Bates, O. Stark, F. jessen, F. Gunst, and D. Goodwin, who are accompanied by the orchestra of E. Skvarch. They are sponsored by the night club of A. Parfmuk and J. Murphy, which with A. Wolf, chef, and C. Cobbs and A. Martin directors of entertainment, is, as H. Siegle says in his book VVholesome Recreationn, a place where one need not hesitate to be found four nights out of five. CThey dance and audi- ence cheersj Major: Now, we have singers-the choir of Dr. Rule's School for Nurses, F. Ohland, G. Mehler, M. Finegar, E. Foote, A. Scirrotto, and M. Schaffer. fApplause.j Major: Ladies and gentlemen, T have here an announcement from the Misses Richards. Kirk, and Schneider, owners of the Home for Stray Animals, that anyone wishing a pet should apply there. Next we present F. Ross and D. Merritt, radio comedians, Disario and Schryba. They are sponsored by the Gray Chemical Company. CMany cheers from audiencej Major: All right! Now H. Batcha, A. Oliver, and G. Gar- gano will give a scene from j. Tufarois great Broadway success, The Boy VVho Made Good , starring F. Testa as the boy's sweetheart, C. Batkin as his widowed mother, and C. Peters as the hero. CAfter they have actedj- These people who have just acted for you are employed in the law offices of Short. Lausten, and Maehr, located in the Leis Hardware Building. Our last group, A. Samartimo, A. Puskas, B. Kelsey, F. Hilb. and M. Kausch, will close the program by singing the song of their Alma Mater, Metuchen High School. f'After they have suiigj-We have at last the winners of tonight's Amateur Hour . There is a tie between the Singing Secretariesw and the Piscataway Hill-Billies . The final voting will be announced in the next issue of the Metuchen Chronicle. Do not forget that this evening's broad- cast is sponsored by the Taste Tasty Foods Company . Buy your carton of Taste Tastym foods. send us the contents of ten cans of Taste Tasty . and you will receive by return mail a free picture of me. Good night. all. Ruth Mook '37 Page thirty-seven yu .J.f',7S4 VU-ff '-' SOPHOMORES VI. Cobbs ,....,., w,,,.. P resident J. Crowell ,Y,..A .,,,,. ' Yiee President Y ' R. l.aRowe .,..7.. ....... S eeretary VV. Yolk ..... ,,....,.,... ' Treasurer . 1f-xeU1frY .xnyisons M1-, Hass M1-. sweekei S ' ln their ninth year the Sophomores held many projects to raise money. Of these the coeoa sales were the most suecessful. ln their Sophomore year they have done eyen better. .X good start was made by selling candy at the games. Cocoa sales were more profitable than before. ln the spring they sold ice cream instead of cocoa. Class meetings were held in Room 25 under hlohn Cobbs, the president. Top Row: il. Dudas,,I. Donahue, li. Shields, F. lloover, -I. Rogers, C. Lublcemen. ll Mulligan, l'. l,owman, ii. llrysdale, K. Haley, S. Peters. l.. Starr, I.. Semenik. li. Whether VI. Gramer. C. Twitchell, pl. lialeius. Seeond Row: D. Vispceky, C. Rektenwald, D. Lawrence, R. llummer, .'X. Potter, R Schuman, R, hlensen. li. Gramer, T. De Napoli, M. Gaudet, H. Glass, .'X. Slaight, C. Johnson ll. Hawkins, H. Sinclair. Third Row: vl. Szur. .-N. l,athum, l.. liilowsky, G. ulensen, li. liunst, XV. Stewart, C XYaether, XV. Reich, l'. Peters, N. l.azar, li. Reese, li. Gardiner, Ci. hluha, A. Yelenaes, D Rrinkler. ,l. lie Napoli. lfourth Row: R. Guy, li. ligolf, M. Volk, l. Rehfuss, M. Meyers, Nl. liaeton. l.. Me- l,and, N. -lenlcins, D. Uering, Nl. Dietz, li. Berrien, li. Starr, A. Halpin, M. lfent, F. Mundy B. Burgess. Fifth Row: M. Rein, .-X. Hansen, M. iiiger, KX. XYright. M. XYeber, T. Butler. A. Deck V. Hunt 'r l. Ritchie R. Lee, ll. Miller li. lfllinfrwood. l.. .'Xpple0'ate, ID. lohnson, T. Dim- Q ' , ' 7 is tw . ler. Sixth Row: Mr. llass, Mr. Stoeckel, E. Toth, li. VYall, R. Rossi, li. Phillips, bl. Crow- ell, R. l.a Roe. bl. Cobbs, VV. Yolk, N. Mills. ll. Henderson, C. Fielding, Owsik. Seventh Row: C. l.eis. TC. Power, R. Friedman, R. Baty, N. Dalsgard, bl. hlerema. T Cary, K. Dering, T. Cominsky, L. Jourdain, C. Oganoski, P. Bohamonde, G.NVo1l, E. Kop- inger. Page thirty-eight IFIRIESHMIAN I.JUl1Q'l?lS 'liattmm .........,..VY.. .....wY..w...............,,,,, fllorniiig I'i'esirIei1t Ruth Peters .....,. .......,......... .AY,Y,,,.,.,,,.... . 'XftC1'l1UU11 Presicleiit IQXCULTY :XDYISORS Miss Kuutz Miss I'latt The I'iI'CSl1IIlCl1 mi entering high school urganizecl a strong' class, in spite uf many difficulties, Iluuglas Tatton was elected presifleut ul the lllllflllllg' class and meetings were helcl in Room 19 nuclei' the stipervisioil of Miss Platt and Miss Conklin. The 1I.l.tCl'1lUUll class also eleetecl officers and held meetings. They met Y in Room aflviser. 'limp Rmv: IU with Ruth I, eters. their presirleut, and Illiss liuntz, their faculty II, Ilaiisen, R. I'ZL1'I411llQUl1. It. Iiearclsley, It IiZll'2llJl1lllS,,X. Schuster. II. Ilen- rlel. I . XYZIQIICV. I. I'errmu, Ia. Iluuter, D. Bruiistetter, IC. Haitian. R. Opensliaw, XY. Ilum- mau, XV. Carlsen Second Row: R. Iflurns, ,X. Tlimiipsuit. XY. l.ittle. I.. STCITIIIQF, DI. IIe1'1'ick, Ii. xxilllllllilll A. Roig, Ii. R,ose1iIve1'g, Y. XYai11w1'igI1t, ITCYZIIIS, C. Gallagher, A. Wveirup, R. Scruggs. Ihircl Row: R. Ilume. ID. Iattan. R. Imvelzlee. NX. Scruggs, R. Ilzma, XX. NIacI.ach- lan, R. Iiehr, XY. 'I'ui'ikaiii, R. Oste1'gaai'cI, T. F-min. I.. Phelan, N. C1'z1wfm'cI, Ifourtli Row: N. I'u1't11e1', Y. I'ulIamI, IC. Ilracle. 'I'. Ilume, R. Xlhelau, R. I,eis, R. Yan- clerhofi, Ii. XX'uIIe. IC. Tutt, KI, I.azar, I.. Ueneke, IC. Lee, Miss Iiuiitz, Miss Platt. I'1Ith Row: II. Ilumau. I,. Risogne. INI. -Iames. .X. Daniels. A. tirowell. R. 'I'ayIui', I' 'I'ayIm', R. IIZIIIIICTI. QX. Ilukansmi, ID. 'IIIIOIHIFSUIL .'X. Iirameriek, IJ. Starr, IC. Iiaumaii. I Yienette. Sixth Row: IJ. I'1'ussei'. If. Sehwalje, Q'orcIei'y, DI. lllelllillzm, rl. Ilill, R. I'etei's, I. lift-ilu, I . 'I'ayIm', Y. Camplmell. Page thirty-ninc f EIGHTH GRADE li. Risler ......A..A,,,,,Y,........,......,...7,,, 4..,,.........,.,A. R lorning President R. Vllright ,,... .........,..,,,,Y....Y..., ,..,.,.V.......A.. , f Xfternoon President l7.'XCL'l,'l'Y ADYISORS llr. l.etson Mr. hlaeohus Mr. Richards Because of the stagger system there was no elass organization among the eighth graders. They made up for this. however. hy their splendid homeroom system. They had an organization in which they took part in various projects. gaining hoth benefit and enjoyment from them. ln spite of their difficulties, they have sueeeeded in a remarkable degree: they will undoubtedly make good school citizens. Top Row: l'. Wvagle. lf. Kleany. li. llleyers. lt. Crawford. -I, liaeh. nl. llogan. XY. Seviss .X. l'X'l1itbe1'0'. li. liisler, XV. Thornall, li. Chism, li. lialeh. XY. Bonham, Revnolds. .X. .Xla- tary. T. llleieown. Xl. Uhrin. i Second Row: li. Mayo. P. Fenton, IF. l,c-vine. C. xYflll1'?lll. bl. Kliller. R. XYright, JX. l.ar kin. R. Pfeiffer. ,X. Tagliahoselii. li. Seel. YYasatka, lf. Zsamha. C. Giles. XX. Esso. S lQZ1l'l11Z1l'lClC, ll. Frederieks. Third Row: lf. l':u'finuk. A. Toth. XV, Vinegar. ll. Deck, K. l'eterson. li. Donato. C Dalsgard, li. Smith. .X. lllontahano, ll. Miller, ll. Nelson, ll, Orr. VV. Shannon, C, Elling- wood. bl, llines. .-X. Fletcher. .X. Sorensor. Fourth Row: ll. Xllasotka. li. Oshorn. NY. Kanis. ll. l'i1ik. Rl. Crowell. B. Rolfe, li. l XYeher. ll. lipstein. li. Reynolds, tl. Santer. S. llalvesson, G. llall. .X. Mott. lf. Klurphy. D Phillips, lllr. l.etson. Mr. hlaeohus, Nr. Richards. Fifth Row: l.. lleyse. M. Fredrieks, R. Lamp. li. Mass, K. Klalan. li. Perkins. ll lfrederieks. C. Yenett. M. Richard. sl. Xluha. l.. Sinclair. C. Schultz. li. lllohring. R. 'lensen l.. Haumen. ll. .'Xrronet, li. Hansen. Sixth Row: 'l'. XYenders, li. Terrill. T. Scala, M. Clark. R, Fennon. Y. Olsen. R. llol- lis, A. Chism. lf. listoppey. T, Raektenwald. IX. Salamone. ll. Yetrean. M. Rasmussin. :X jones. li. Burke. li, Clark. C. Clarkson, C. Zamperella. Bottom Row: .X. liahree. U. Sayre. N, Corneilson. X. Stateinan. L. Kornhlatt. L Bruno. D. Breen. l.. l-lruno, G. Raclakavowitz. .-X. john. D. Breen. Page forty SEVENTH GRADE Dietz YY..Y,Y....A,.A..,.,,...v,,.,..,.........,, ,,.,.,....,.,.,. IX Iorning President Y. Coleman ....E .,,EE,.....,.............,AA...,.,.,,,..... A fternoon President l+lXCUL'l'Y ADYISORS Mr. l'. Y. Nielsen Mrs. Russell Miss Sparks The seventh graders seemed a hit timid and wondering on entering high school. thus differing greatly from the upperclassmen. They also had home- room organizations, and elected their officers and began to have separate meetings soon after the heginning of the school year. ln their meetings they spent much time and effort on projects. They sent a representative to the Student Council. Their faculty advisors were Miss Sparks, Mrs. Russell, and Mr. P. V. Nielsen. Throughout the year they have done well in their work and play. .Ns the year draws to a close they look forward to happier times in the higher grades which lie ahead. Top Row: l'. YYagle, R. Reynolds, il. llomman, YY. Rider, -I. YYoly, C. l'ascall. .Y Law- rence, D. Taylor, l'. Fisher. YY. Fraser, D. Royn, C. Ciehruin, li. liasmarcik, R. Hokansen, R. Yoorhees. bl. Miller, ,X. llansen. Second Row: lf. Penland, li. Rich, C. Tiniper, Ci. llrann, C. Rihinsky, lf. lfrederick. D. Mcliune, rl. Doly, li. lfreenian, YY. llealy, R. Thompson, li. Urentlmy, li. l.aur, YY. liv- eretts, l.. Cordery, R. YVilson, Third Row: lf. lisso. H. Reider, YY. Brunstetter, A. Ustergaard, M. Tkaehuk, E. YYar- renger, ll. liaumen, R. l.indhart, M. Goodman, R. Kentos. l.. hlensen, YY. Heck, tl. llalpin, R. Allsopp. Fourth Row: ,Y Neilson, A. Butler, D. Ray, G. Copeland, li. Paulson. Y. l.evolt. l'. Dana, R. Searles, bl. Epting, V. Zsamlwa, l.. Miller, l.. Dyer, R Hooker, Y. Scruggs. Miss Sparkes, Mrs. Russell. 'Fifth Row: Rell, A. Siegelhoffer, E. YYhitman, M. Scarpelli, l.. l'arlinuk, R. tier'- her, Y. Coleman, Deitz. Y. lfutchinson. lfferrstrom. lf. Dorsch. D. Thompson, gl. Raft, G. Terrill, Mr. Nielson. Bottom Row: M. Volk, R. YYestcott, VV. TYlaeLaehlan, R. Homman, Ci, l'otash, lf. Sear- pelli. R. VVright, R. Meixncr. K. Petch, R. Corwell, F. Smith, Hughes, D. Di111ler, l. Low- nian, D. Drake, if. Ross, K. Schultz. 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Sinvz fl 1-wnfwf' IH Hn' sfwlvnf f10!'I'I'IlHI!'Hf, flzw zfnfrrzl pif'laH'r' is mn' of flu' Sfmfrwzf Hnwwriz- mf nf f1lAflIlIll',I'IIfl.0ll jll'!'Nl.l1l'Ilf. 'W EDITOR OIF BOOK FOUR MUULDRIED HOGSTROM '36 lB5ll.UlE ll.lETTlElR STAlFlF The lilue l.etter Staff harl many trying clays of photography, campaign- ing, eanvassiug' for atls ancl perspira- tion in general. lu atlclitiou, the eclitor- ial staff toiletl many long hours, over that provoking eolleetion of papers known as the dummy , This vearlv proeetlure ot the annuals staft was enrlecl when they presentetl a waiting stuclent hotly with the procluet of their struggles- Tlie lojfi lilue Letter . fCOlUlRZlllER NEWS ClLlUlB5 Although it was uuahle to eoutinue its work throughout the year the Cou- rier News Cluh aeeoniplishetl a great cleal in the journalistic fielcl. The group gained much experience in newspaper work hy eolleetiug aucl writing up the Xletuehen news for the l'lainfieltl Cou- rier. The young reporters tlelvecl so thoroughly into their work that every plaee from the untlertaker to politieal meetings was f'eoverecl . SENHOR DRA lWATllfC Cll'.lUlB3 Vantomimiug seemecl to he a major delight for the memhers of the Se- nior llramatie Clulm this year. One of their main ohjeets was trying to elim- inate stage fright . The eluh partiei- patetl in several assembly programs. l'. T. .X. meetings autl in the Variety lfntertaiunieut given hy the sehool in lfehruary, at which they presentetl two plays. The Noor ancl The Taming of the Slirewv, J IUNHOR lDJlRAMA'lFllC Cll,lUlB5 lfollowing in the footsteps of their olcler brothers anal sisters the ,lunior lbrainatie Cluh hall a very sueeessful antl interesting program this year. They hacl mueh the same aims as the Senior llramatie Chili. mainly, stutly- ing the art of tlraniaties antl trying to improve themselves as actors aucl aetresses. The group enjoyecl a pro- mluetiou at a New York theatre in this effort to improve their clramatie skill. Page forty-eight GERMAN ClLlUlBS The German Club is a newly organ- ized club to which only German stn- clents are eligible. lts purpose is to stncly the Herman literature, mnsie, enstoms and geography. .Xt the weekly meetings hiograpliies ol' famous tier- mans were given. Stories ancl fables were read and enrrent events tlisenssecl. Travel talks were given and xvortl games were enjoyed. .Xs for music. the folksong. SChnitzelbank . seemed to he the popular theme number. HAlLlL lP'ATlROlL To see that orcler reigns is the Chief aim ot' the Hall Patrol. L'ntler the leaclership of the sergeant-at-arins these petite genclarmes' estahlishecl rnles regarcline eontlnet in the halls. Uftenclers against these regnlations were reported ancl hrtinght to trial at eunrts etrnclnetecl hv the stnclent eonn- cll. .Xs in previous years the girls al- ternatetl every month on rlnty. ARNION CA CTUUB This year the llarmoniea Clnlfs memhership as well as its popnlarity was inereasecl. lnelnclecl in its enroll- ment of almnt fifteen members were some ahle representatives of the weak- er sex. .-Xt assembly prcmgrains their many tnoinents of rhythm were en- joyed hy the stntlents. The eronp also exhihitetl its talent at the Yarietv lin- tertannnent and hetore several tint ni lOlYll 2llllllt'llL't'S. Hlls The Hi-Y. one of the high seho0l's most popular hriys' organizations, was as lmnsy as ever this year. Their nnnx- erons activities inelnrlecl their inevit- ahle Faculty Niglltsv, tlinners, speak- ers, ancl clanees. They seemed to have a knack for lfllllliiglllg' clanees as the two they sponsurecl with the 'l'ri-Y. :incl their annnal one in lleeemher, al- : thuneh helcl on liritlav the thirteenth, lPl'OYL'll ll l.Ll'k'21l SIIUCCSS. 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MIDDIUNETTES This 11l1i11111t11r011i1' 5I1'O1111 111's1-1'1'1-S 11111111 1'1'1-11i1 for 1111- 11'0r1111' 11'111'11 110111- 111r1111g1111111 1111- y1-11r. .Xl 'l'111111l1sgi1'- 11111 1111-y s1-111 11 11'1-1-11's s1111111y 111 1111111 111 ll 111-C1-ssi11111s f11111i1y. .X1 L'l11'is111111s 1i1111- 111111111 1111-1111' li11l1- girls' 111-111'1s j11111111-11 for joy 11'111-11 1111-y s1111' 111111 51111111 111111 1101 1'111'g0111-11 1111-111, 11111 111111 11-11 1l11lls 111' 1111-ir 1-1111111' s1111-kings. .XII- 111l11-1' l11'Ujl'1't 11'11s 1111- 1111o111io11 of Il 1lL'1'f1j' girl, 1111- 1'11111 111111111111 11ll 111-14 11111111-s. Page fifty ORCHESTRA In spite of the graduation last spring of some of its virtuosi the orchestra managed to live up to its reputation as a first-class high school orchestra. Many memhers of last year's junior orchestra were promoted and now be- loneg to the senior group. XYith Mr. Carl H, Calloway as director and Mr Anthony Senerehia as assistant direct- or they added much to assembly pro- grams and to most of the entertain- meut at the school. HIGH SCHOOI. NEWS CIQIIR The High School News Club, a group of journalistically inclined stu- dents, could be rightly termed The Publicity Department of the School . NVe didn't mind being asked what this eluh did or what happened at that meeting hy these youthful reporters when we saw our doings weekly in in print in the Mletuchen Recorder and Metuchen Review. The group collected and wrote up all of the high school activities for these papers. QIIUNIOR SCIENCE CIIUR The Junior Science Cluh may well he proud of its work this year. its ex- hihits on Safety in the Home and The Geology of Metuehen lfnvirons were given second prize at the State Science Fair at Trenton. The ohjeet of the eluh was to study science as it af- fects people in everyday life. The meinhers enjoyed trips to the Newark Museum and the Planetarium at the .Xmeriean Museum of Natural History. STUDENT COTUNCII, The Student Council was organized for student participation in school management. ln December the meni- hers attended the Student Council Con- vention of High Schools at Princeton University. Reports were given in as- semhly of the methods they had dis- cusscd there concerning school proh- leins. The Council sponsored noon dances throughout the year, though proceeds went to the different orgI2111- izations. TRIBY The Tri-Y. a new club formed in the high school, is a sister organization of the Hi-Y. 'lo be eligible for member- ship, one must be a member of the Y NY. C. A. and in the senior high school. The aim of the group is to aid in the building of personality and to develop attitudes in line with modern soeial progress. lts schedule this first year was Crowded with events of every nature. VARSITY CILUB The Varsity Club was organized to promote better sportsmanship and higher scholastic standing among the Yarsity men. Anyone may be a mem- ber who has earned his MU: in other words, this exclusive group was formed by our heroes of field and eourt. The awarding of sweaters to those mem- bers earning three points was one of their outstanding projects. ln the way of a social affair they gave their an- nual danee in early spring. CHORAL CClLUlB5 About twenty of our more musical students had a fine opportunity to eul- tivate their voeal talent in the Choral Club, The group was under the diree- tion of Mr. joseph Fiorilla. Due either to lack of material or diminished in- terest the elub was not organized until late in the year and was not as active as usual. They entertained at several assemblies, l'. T. A. meetings, and the Variety Program, CClHllElERlLlEAlDlElRS Good things come in small pack- ages is a saying which could have been applied to our cheerleaders this year. There were only four girls in the squad, but these, in the familiar blue and white. ably led the student body in its enthusiasm at many a game. These indispensable gymnasts jumped and flung themselves far and wide in their effort to keep the spirit of our teams np. DIARY OIF A SENIOR Dear Diary: September 16. School started today. You should see the tan on Ruthie -I think it's part powder. October 10. Mother's all pepped up. The P. T. A. held its first meet- ing this afternoon. October 14. Report cards. How unfeeling some of these teachers can be! November 8. Jim took me to the dance last night. A grand time-and they say the Seniors made money on it. November 28. Thanksgiving vacation. I've got to go on a diet. I gained three pounds! December 6. Jeanie Cortwright is a marvellous actress!!! You should have seen The Royal Family . December 13. I have the most gorgeous dress for the Hi-Y dance to- night. Taffeta, and a simply heavenly shade of blue! December 23. Christmas vacation. I really should take some books home and study, but-!! January 5. Back again. Exams start next week. Vvhere could I have put my French book? January 7. The first basketball game. Vve win-I'm simply hoarse. January 9. High school P. T. A. nite. All the teachers met father and mother. Mother can ask the most embarrassing questions! January 26. Exams over. Nothing to do now but hope I passed. February 7. Junior Dance. Too, too divine! February S. More Boy Scouts! and all in uniform-I think the Scouts are too good looking for words. March 13. Varsity Dance. I met a new boy: think he is going to like me. March 15. The basketball games are over. March 20. More fun last night! VVent to the Faculty-Varsity fl937j game. VVe won, of course!! April 16. Another P. T. A. thing. I sang in the Glee Club. The Dra- matic gang gave a play. May l. -lim again-Senior Dance this time-I've got to get some new clothesg Ilve nothing to wear. June 5. Exams-O-o-oh dear!! June 12. IfVent to the Baccalaureate service this evening-the caps and gowns are really good lookingMnavy blue with white collars and tassels. June 20. It's all over. Graduation was last night. VVhat a relief! Still, I,m sorry, too. June 22. I finally got all the signatures I wanted in my Blue Letter. Every Senior and nearly every Junior has signed. June 23. Schoolls out! and my application for Vassar has been signed, sealed and sent-hope I get in. L. Myers, '36 Page fifty-two B0 0 JK IFII V112 ATHLETICS -umlrfr flzrfir mflvlz. Mr. SI7I'fZI'l', flzrfx :nys lzurr' Znwfn H10 r'fzpfr1z'n.w of fha flzrvv ma fm' ullzlwlir' fwrrnzs. II'l11'fl1w'flz1fy lrmz or Ion? ll ff'I'Il'lIf1 of rlwml spnrfsnzanslzip has prc 'rrflfvl rrnmuy Ihr' buys. 4 SPORTS RESUME Since the coming of Mr. Seitzer in 1931, Metuchen High School ath- letic teams have carried the school banner to higher standards of achieve- ment. Because of the introduction of interclass football and basketball, the season of 1931-32 was outstanding. The inter-scholastic sports were mod- erately favorable, and basketball was decidedly better than in the past. The year of 1932-33 was one of the most outstanding in the sports his- tory of Metuchen High School. The football team did exceptionally well by winning three. losing two. and tying one. The basketball team was superb, being for the first time representative of Metuchen in the state tour- nament. Minor sports, golf, tennis, and track, were introduced in M. H.. S. Intramural sports in the year 1932-33 increased tremendously in popularity. Soccer and baseball were added to football and basketball. Because the loss by graduation was slight, M. H. S. was once more out- standing in football in the year of 1933-34. Losing the first two games, the team got rolling and mowed down their four remaining opponents, Scotch Plains, especially, our strongest opponent. Basketball, while not as suc- cessful as the previous year, had a good season by winning eight and losing seven hard-fought games. In the year 1934-35, the football record was most disastrous, tying one game. and losing five. Nevetheless, four players gained honorable men- tion on the All-County Eleven. The basketball team had an in and out sea- son. Unexpected victories over opponents gave the Blue and VVhite a large following. Intramural homeroom basketball leagues again proved to be successful. In this league many prepared themselves for the varsity team. Although Metuchen lost a number of football players, the football team of this year was a great combat compared to that of the previous year. Me- tuchen started the season with a bang by defeating Freehold, 12-7, a strong team. Losing three, we again came back by overpowering Scotch Plains, 7-0, one of our strongest opponents. We ended the season by losing to North Plainfield. The team exhibited some fine plays, and so the school was again represented by a courageous eleven. Basketball in 135, although not up to its standard, had a good season, breaking out even by winning eight and losing eight. The outstanding event of the basketball season was the victory over our strongest opponent. South Amboy, the score being 29-17. And so another season has passed, Metuchen being represented by one of the finest groups of boys to wear the Blue and VVhite insignia and do their part in upholding high standards of stamina and good sportsmanship. M. Dafcik, '36 Page fifty-seven FUCK X .tXRSI'l'Y 'l'li.fXM l ICJR X'.XRSl'l'Y Tl' XXI ll.XSICl5,Xl,l. 'I'IC.XM JTl3iXl.l. TEAM lFOUTBAlLlL 11936 .X strong, eourageons football team cltig its Cleats into the gricliron and fought for clear olcl Metuehen. They startecl off with a hang hy defeating: lfreeholcl, I3-7. .Ns if in an tlaze the boys lost three eonseeutive games. They staged 21 brilliant eomehziek when they overpowered the Scotch Plains squad, 7-O. l l'.:XlXl, 11335 Top Row: Klzinzigersi -l. Crowell. ll. Snycler. N. Yoorhees, C. Lnhkeinzin. Second Row: li. Slivzweli, j. l'rit- sky, XY, Sore, j. l,C1llllllglOl1, l'. Rossi. if xNi2lt13fllL'l', XY. Ostergaartl. U. Mnha, J. l7eXapoli. Thircl Row: Al. Hunter, R. lrwin, ll. Nelson, I,. Riloruslay, li. Rule, li. flnnst. XY. Rieek, T. lDeNapoli, NY. xl2iCl,21L'lllHll. Bottom Row: G. Heyse, N. lliszlrio. XY. Schryha, R. Smith. l'. lirnnstetter. R. Fztrrington, C. Richard. ll. lflcl- ritlge, S. Vloseviteh. 11936 VARSITY lBASlKlETlB5AlLlL .Xlthough the hasltethall season wasn't as good as those of previous years the team came through to win 8 and lose 8 of the 16 sehecliilecl galnes. The material was unusually good and there were many prolnising prospects among the lower classes. Harcl work, splenclicl Cooperation and envinhle siuortsnmnsliiim were responsible for their victories. They were at their peak when they trimmetl South .Mn- hoy in a most eventful ganie, logo HASlili'l'HAl.l- 'l'lC.iXIXl Standing: R. I.a Rowe. manager, Al. Pritsky. Mr. Seitzer. coaehg K. Haley, lf. Haneock, manager. Sitting: H. Xlesseroll, R. Smith. H. lflclriclge, S. l'losevitch, ,l. Penning- ton. JR. VARSITY BASKETBA lLlL The Jay-Vee basketball team was a most successful team in 1935-36. Something to be proud of were the eleven games that were won out of the fifteen scheduled. A fine group of players worked hard for Metuchen on this team. Under the excellent coach- ing of Howard Haas the team forged ahead to a new level for Junior Var- sity playing. Their sportsmanship was to be commended as an outstanding characteristic. Expectations for the coming year are high. 1935-36 TEAM Standing: D. Lawrence, managerg I. Szur, A. Yelenslcs, Mr. Haas, coachg J. Johnson, H. Seigal, W. Ronnan, manager. Sitting: R. Schuman, D. Rule, NV. Reick, C. Wagiier, J. Hunter, E. Skvarch, S. Fleagle. 11935 lBASlElB3AlLll. Baseball in 1935 was more success- ful that that of previous years. The coaches had a variety on which to build a team which would ably repre- sent Metuehen in the scheduled games. A spirit, do or die for old Metucheu, prevailed. Under the able coaching of Mr. Junda and Capt. F. Patrick the team went ahead to a good start. ln a splendid showing of sports- manship and playing ability the team defeated their first three opponents. Then in a slump, they lost the next four. They won most of the remain- ing' games and were able to look with pleasure at a successful season. 1936 BASEBALL Standing: H. Siegal, manager: F. Perrino, J. Buzak, K. Haley, J. John- son, managerg J. Pennington, G. Mu- ha, D. Snyder, manager. Sitting: J. Kiss, W. Reick, B. Bisogne, P. Rossi, H. Messeroll, S. Ulosevitch, R. Osborne. FooTBAL1, '36 M.H.S. OPP I2 .... .. Freehold .. .... .... 7 o... ..Rl1l11SOI1 ........ . 6 7 .. .. Matawan .......... ... 20 7.. ...Scotch Plains 0 0 .. Rutgers ISO Frosh 8 I8 .. .. North Plainfield ... ... 27 BASKETBALL-VARSITY M.H.S. UPP 23 .......... Rumson ......... .... 1 3 22 .. .. Jamesburgh ...... . .. 20 49 .. .. llighland Park .... 16 2I .. ... Hoffman CSO. AJ ... ... 30 15 .. .. Matawan .......... 16 I4 .. .. N. Plainfield .... 32 IQ .. .. N. Bruns. Voc. .. 34 32 ... .. ,lamesburgh ...... ... II 23 .. .. Highland Park I2 2I .. .. Scotch Plains ... ... 18 I4 .. .. N. Plainfield .... 23 IQ .. .. Scotch Plains .... 26 I4 .. .. N. Bruns. Voc. .. 23 26 .. .. Carteret ........... ... 22 18 .. .. Roselle Park ......... 30 29 .. .. Hoffman fSo. AJ ... ... I7 BASKETBA l.l.-JUNIOR VARSITY M.H.S. OPI' 40 .... .. Rumson ......... . S 22 .. .. Highland Park .... . I4 24 .. Hoffman QSO. AJ .... .. 22 I3 .. .. Matawan .......... . I2 9 .. .. N. Plainfield .... . 23 I2 .. .. N. Bruns. Voc. .. . 27 36 .. .. Jamesburgli ..,. . . S 21 .. .. Highland Park .. . 7 25 ... .. Scotch Plains ... . I3 25 .. N. Plainfield ... 2.2 I7 ... .. Scotch Plains . .. . I4 I7 .. N. Bruns. Voc. . 20 8 .. Carteret .......... . . I0 IS .. .. Roselle Park ......... ... 7 IO .. .. Hoffman ISO. AJ .... .. 8 1935 BASEBALL M.H.S. OPP 7 .... Roselle Park 6 8 .... .. N. Bruns. Voc. . . 5 9 .. .. Faculty . ...... 2 2 .. .. Hoffman . I0 0 .. . . lieyport .... ... 3 o .. ... Jamesburgh ... ... 9 2 .. ,. Hoffman .... IS I3 .. .. Faculty ....... .. 7 4 .. .. ,lamesburgh ... ... 3 IQ .... ... N. Bruns. Voc. . . .. 7 3.. ...Roselle Park... ...IO Page fifty-nine '36 ,IUNIOR CLASS BASKETBALL Seniors .... ......... . .. .. Juniors Sophomores ............. juniors Juniors were winnrs. Outstanding Players 1. C. Owsik 2. J. Pritsky 3. R. Smith 4. C. NVagner INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS 24 IQ .... .. Room 21 Room 23 Room 26 CSophomorej .... I7 ...... Room 20 CSophomoreJ IQ ...... Room 18 fSOlJl'1Ol1lOl'CJ I3 .. .. 6 ...... IO ...... Room 27 CSeuiorj ..... .. I5 ...... Room I0 CSemorJ .... .. 2 ...... Room 9 QSeniorj .. Outstanding Players 1. Buzak 2. Claypoole 3. Farrington GIRLS' SQUAD CSoph-Juniorj ..... 22 ...... Room 22 U uniorj ....... . tjuniorj ....... . OPP. . I3 . 0 . O . 8 . 6 . ro .15 .IO . O All the girls were divided into a number of teams, which played each other through the process of elimination. Outstanding Players 1. Brockert CSeniorj 2. . Dietz CSophj 3. Ellingwood CSoph5 4. Haggerty fSeniorj 5. Hogstrom CSeuiorj 6. . Kuehner Uuniorj 7. Miller CSophJ S. Owsik CSophJ 0. . Prosser CFreshj lo. Rehfuss CSophj II. Samolis CSophJ 12. Schneider QSeniorj 13. Schultz Uuniorj 14. Sinclair CFreshJ Wright CSophj UF?f1?'fC'f?UZ?.TUFU5FU mf?- O re? CII O Z O w rl fm :U in ID 'Ti jf-i I2 YK. Sig? EIDE E-3 :-, H. O-' -1-- ea.- U?.' QI. r:'j .,. rn-' 'UJUD 5.00 .'3'U U DTD' CDOO 5555 33 CDU! Outstanding Players 1. J. Owsik 2. A. Samolis 3. A. Wright CGIIRILS' BASlKlETa IBSAILIL SQUAD Under the able leadership of Miss Evelyn Crowell, the girls basketball squad played the scheduled games both in the fall and spring, the only tilme that the gymnasium was avail- aple. GIRLS, SQUAD Top Row: M. Kuehner, R. Vander- hoof, M. Dafcik, J. Ritchie, M. Dals- gard, S. Spaeth, B. Miller, D. Estop- pey, P. Kirk. Second Row: C. Leis, J. Owsik, D. Merit, A. Hokansen, M. Deitz, T. Cordery, M. Malan, T. Rogach, P. Haggerty, A. Schultz, I. Rehfuss, M. Volk. Third Row: I. Deri, A. Samolis, A. Hargreaves, M. Behr, B. Ellingwood, S. Sadowsky, M. Skrutowisky, A. Wright, D. Prosser. Fourth Row: A. Mook, E. Trayn- ham, B. Broekert, E. Schneider, E. Richard, W. Svalbe, E. Homman, G. Leis, I. Adam, H. Bacha, Miss Crow- ell, G. Kerwin. Bottom Row: P. Taylor, E. Schwalje, V. White, H. Arronet, I. MacMilla11, D. Sinclair, N. Fortner, F. Radakavawitz, G. Lange, M. Hog- strom. SOPHOMORE GIIRILS The Sophomore girls' basketball team was the champion of the girls: basketball division. They Won all of their scheduled games. Led by Albino Samolis, the girls exhibited great skill and fine sportsmanship throughout the season. Hard work and a lot of prac- tice developed their game to a fine point. SOPHOMORE GIRLS Standing: M. Dietz, A. Wright, Miss F. Crowell, coach, B. Miller, B. Ell- ingwood. Sitting: I. Rehfuss, M. Volk, A. Sa- molis, j. Owsik, C. Leis. 111 UNIOR CLA SS BASK 1ET1BA 11.11 TEAM 11111 -111111111-s 112111 2111 1111118112-111y finc 111:1ss 1011111 whi1'11 XVHS 1'o111g111sc11 01 11 111111111111' of Varsity 211111 .11111io1' Y211'sity 1111'11111111's. T111'y 1'1'v1'2111'11 thvir 11r1mw- uss hy l1l'1C?l11I1g 1111- Sviiiors i11 Il 11111- 211111-1111'k h21tt11'. XYith X111 12l'l1i1l1L'1' as 1'11111'1'1c21111-r thv Sciiiors s2111g thcir 1'121ss song 211111 1'111'1'1'1'c1, 11111 to 110 21v21i1. 101' 1111-ir 11-21111 10st, 17111 thc night of the Yzzrsity-1 211'111ty lmaskvt- 111111 AlI2l111L' 11111 ,11111io1's 11121yc11 thc 301111- 11111o1'1-s 211111 with 21 grant 11x11i11i1io11 111 1121s141-1112111 2111i1ity, 111-visivcly 11011-2111-11 1111'1ll. ,11'X1HR CIMXSS 13.'XS1i1f'1'13.X1.1, '1'1i1fXK1 S1211111i11g: -1. Vritsky, 12. XX'rig11t, C. NY21g'111'1', VI. 1111z:1k, 1 1'1'1111i11g11w11. Sitting: C. Owsik, 11, 1 :1rri11gt011. XY. SU1'g.l', R. Smith, Ii, 11Zl1lL'OL'1i. U 0 I 11NT1RA1V1I1U1P3A1L CH AMPIONS Hy 1121111 fighting, s111c1111i11 1021111- work, 211111 2111 111111211111t1'11 11ct1fr111i11:1- 11011 to win, 11110111 2.1 ciiwrgccl xic- 1ori1111s fro111 Il 1011g, 11211'11 s1'21so11. 11111- 1111151215111 21111011551 1111- 11121v1-rs 01' thu 1111111 was 1111- k1-j.'11ot1- 10 1111-ir s111'1'css. 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The only match lost was to the New Brunswick team, which won by a score of 3 to 2. All the matches were char- acterized by splendid sportsmanship and the pluekiness of the players who did their level best to win. Captained by the singles leader, Hen Letson, the team forged ahead to a successful basis for future teams to work upon. 1936 'PFAM Standing: Clarence NVachter, lien- neth Haley, Walter Maeak. Sitting: Robert Hume, Mr. Letson, coach: lJelNitt Rule. GOlLlF Although the 1935 squad was not as successful as the previous year's squad. the team practiced faithfully and fully enjoyed themselves, both in practice and in the various matches. Their loss- es didn't discourage them, but placed in them a stronger determination to work even harder and win their re- llliilllillg matches. Meutchen had the good fortune of having its captain, Ralph VVright, in the State 'l'ourna- ment as a runner-up. Because of a strong schedule and keen competition. they lost all but four of the eleven matches. T936 TEAM Standing: H. Seigal, G. Maglione, C. Uwsik. Sitting: C. NVagner, Mr. Richards, coach: G. Heyse. TRACK Because of the larger number of applicants registered for track, the team was fairly successful in 1935. The team made a fine showing in a great number of events, and also got much- needed experience. Against many high- er graded schools Metuchen was very successful. They came in third against Summit and Plainfield. Through hard work and wonderful sportsmanship, the team defeated Rumson. 621k-321k, and New Brunswick Vocational, 61-25. 1936 TEAM Standing: J. Hunter, managerg R. LaRowe, C. Thompson, l.. Rohland, H. Eldridge, H. Voorhees, C. Richard, G. Giger, manager. Sitting: Mr. Seitzer, coach: R. Smith. P. Abry, C. Wagner, P. Brunstetter, J. Donohue, J. Woynton. JUNIOR CLASS lFOOTBAlLlL Composed mostly of the regular varsity football squad, the junior team had the advantage over its opponents. Through able coaching and fine lead- ership, the boys played very well to- gether. They developed a fast-moving machine through their practice and their games. Sportsmanship was a great factor in the development of such a squad. Triumphing over both the Senior and Sophomore groups, the boys succeeded in establishing them- selves as champions. 1935 TEAM Standing: I. Buzak, M. Bush, C. Wagner, R. Irwin, D. Nelson, J. Pen- nington. Seated: C. Richard, J. Mogaton, W. Sorg, R. Farrington, R. Smith, C. Ow- sik. 1935 TENNIS M.H.S. OPP. 5 ...... ... Cranford ...... .... o 3 .... ... Plainfield ....... .. 2 4... ...Perth Amboy..... .. 1 3 .. ... New Brunswick . .. .. 2 4 .... .. . Woodbridge .. .. .. 1 4 .... .... C ranford ...... . . 1 3 .. . . XVoodbridge .... .. 3 2 . ... New Brunswick ... . . 3 Outstanding Players 1. R. Haley 2. R. Hume 3. C. Wachter 1935 GOLF M.H.S OPP. 9 . .. .... St. Peter's . .. 3 8 . . . .... Westfield .... IO IOV2 .... Scotch Plains . 716 6Vg . .. .... Westfield .... IIVZ 315 ... .. Rahway ..... I4V2 4 . .... Rahway ...... I4 7 . .... St. Peter's .,.... 5 I3 . .... Scotch Plains ... 5 5 .. . .... Princeton ..... .. I3 592 ... .... Long Branch ... I21f2 6 . .... Princeton ....... I2 Outstanding Players 1. G. Maglione 2. C. Owsik 1935 TRACK M.l-I.S. OPP. I4 . .. .... Roselle Park ....... .. 81 6216 .. . .. Rumson ............. 3222 61 . .. N. Brunswick Voc. 25 28 . .... Summit ............ . . 35 28 . .. .. Plainfield ........ .. . . 59 Outstanding Players 1. P. Abry 2. C. Richard 3. R. Smith 4. H. Voorhees JUNIOR CLASS FOOTBALL JR. OPP 7... ...,Seniors .. 0 I4 ... .... Sophomores ...... . .. 7 Outstanding Players I 2 3 4 ' 5 . C. Owsik . J. Pritsky . R. Smith . VV. Sorg . C. Wagner Page sixty-three 1F ACClUlLTYzWAlRSlITY OF 11937 Good morning, my friends: I bring to you the long awaited game between the Faculty and the 1937 Varsity, played in the Yan Kirk Auditorium. The Faculty, to the great amusement of the onlookers, entered in a Gay Nineties fashion. The only things missing were the bustles. Even the winter longies were pres- ent, Worn by that master showman, Mr. Seitzer. But the master of master comedians, cheerleaders, and players CJ was Mr. Brunner, who attributed his success to the old Razz-a-ma-tazz. Now on with the game! VVe find in the starting line-up for the Faculty Fiorilla, Seitzer, Haas, Neilsen, and Herb. The game got under way in great fashion. Mr. Fiorilla, with vigorous professional ability, looped one into the basket. First blood for the Faculty. During the first quarter, aside from Mr. Haas's smooth performance, the outstanding feature was the flashing teamwork of Mr. Herb, who warmed the bench for his mates. The first quarter ended with the score 11-3 in favor of the Faculty. The beginning of the second quarter found a new varsity line-up, This did not seem to disturb the well organized Faculty team, for at the end of the quarter they had scored two points against their opponents' fifteen. Half-time now gave the Faculty ten minutes to alibi to their wives, informing them that ten years ago it would have been a different story. The second half got started with a bang !-and Mr. Nielsen was picked up from the floor. First Faculty member to hit the dust. A big cheer was led by Mr. Brunner, the notorious animal slayer. Amid the roar of the crowd our beloved principal, Mr. Spoerl, gained the attention of the crowd, and announced in his inimitable fashion that the Varsity members were in- eligible to play further. Strange to say. this was only a joke. In the last quarter of the game the Varsity and Faculty were tied at 26 all. Mr. Brunner was rushed to the scene of the fracas. He got a great hand from the audience and a donation of one foul shot from the referee. He toed the mark, rolled up his sleeves, pulled up his pants, shut his eyes, and gave a mighty heave. Unfortunately, the ball fell five feet short. At this point he was withdrawn from the game. As he neared the sidelines he fainted, falling into the arms of two teammates. ln five minutes he had re- covered enough to toss the ball from the sidelines to Mr. Seitzer, who made a questionable basket. Two minutes to go, and the Varsity led by eight points. Mr. Fiorilla put on a desperate spurt, but fell short by two points. Honorable mention to the following: Mr. VVeiss, Mr. Richard fplus hatj, and Mr. Jacobus. The funds will go for a new encyclopedia. J. Pritsky Page sixty-four IB 0 O IK 'II X ILJITHERATURIE E-of flu' fffrw main III-l'l'SI'0HS of fl'Il1'l'llI'jf 0mI0fr2'o7 ', H10 H1210 Lnffvr, Mr. Rlisfzrrl uf?- l'l'xUI', flu' SI'HI'0l' Play, and fill? LiIn'1u'11, only HW Irzffzfr of flzvsrf is new fhis .ljl'fIl'. lu'1'r'11 in flzis slmrf finer' if lms lwronzf' fm irzfefyfrnl puff of flu' sclmul, Page sixty-scz1c11 EDJITUJR of BOOK sm ELIZABETH JJESSJEN '36 FACULTY ADVISOR MISS IEILSJUE IFARREILJL GOING SHOPPING 4 A MIONOLOG Come, Junior, or we'll miss the train. What are you putting that train of cars in your pocket for? Oh! you want to play with it on the train, do you? You ought to know better than that, junior, leave it home and please hurry. You'll see enough of trains today. I suppose you want to take the tracks along with you, too. Quick, Junior, there-'s the train whistle. And remember what I told you about getting into mischief in the big stores. Once you do, we'll take the first train home. You want to see all the toys and go up and down in the 'elvators'? junior, you mean elevators, I wish you would pronounce that word right. Vvell, here we are, almost in step with the train. Up the steps! Here, junior, in this car. No, not that oneg it's the smoker. Yes, you may sit by the window, but don't lean out. NVhat did you say, Junior? What is that thing? Why, that's going to be a big bridge. See the men working on it? Why donit we cross it? Because it is not finished, dear. You would know if we did. See here, junior, what did I tell you about leaning out of the window? You are just like your father, always afraid you will miss something. junior, do not talk so loud. That man over there heard you. He can't help it if he has a bald head. You will have one some day, too. Here we are in New York. What is this dark place we're in? It's a tunnel leading into the station, dear. No, I do not know what it's for, only for children to bother their parents with questions about it. Now don't rush, you have plenty of time. Hold on to my hand so I know where you are in this crowd. What, Junior? That man hit you with his suitcase? I guess he didn't mean it. He is just one of those people who think they own the place. I know he wouldnit want to own it if he had to pay the taxes on 1t. Junior, I think we'll go and get your father's slippers first. You don't want to go there, well, where do you want to go. Have your dinner? Why my dear boy, you just had your breakfast. VVe'll get the slippers first and then have dinner. Is that all right? The slippers are on the main floor of this store. Here they are. I'll have a pair of these slippers, size eleven. Yes, brown. Send them C.O.D., please. What, Junior? Why don't I ever send them blue fish, why always cod fish? NVhat on earth are you talking about, Junior? Oh! l know. Dear, it is not the name of a fish, it means 'cash on delivery'. You wouldnlt understand. Yes, we will have lunch right away. The restaurant is just across the street. Be careful crossing. Take my hand. The cars turn on the red light in the city. Junior, what do you want for dinner? Strawberry short cake? No, son, it's forty cents a cut and besides, you need something nourishing like Page sixty-nine mashed potatoes and spinach. VVaiter. Two orders of the special for to- day, but instead of two cups of coffee I want one cup and one glass of milk. Junior, stop looking at that man. If he wants to eat his spaghetti that way, that's none of your business. Now sit down and be a good boy until the waiter comes with our orders. Herels your dinner, dear. and try not to spill anything on your suit. No, Junior, you're not going to eat your dessert first. I don't care what your father lets you dog you're out with mc. VVill you please eat your dinner like a good boy? Then after a while I'll buy you something nice. No, I don't know what, but it will be nice. Is that all you're going to eat? All right, come ong we will go in an elevator. Someday Iill take you to the top of the Empire State Building and maybe you'll get enough of them to satisfy you for a while. Yes, we are on our way to the toy department now. You want an aero- plane? I promised to buy you something. Over here to this counter. VVhat kind do you want, that red and blue one? CTO the clerkj You need not wrap it up. I-le may have it. junior, I was thinking how would you like to go over to your father's office and play with your aeroplane? Then mother can get her shopping done and meet you and daddy at the station. You would like that? That's a good boy. Now, mother will take to over to daddy's office, and HE can entertain you for the rest of the day. Edith June, ,36 ILAIUGHTIEIR Sometimes heartyg sometimes politeg Sometimes prompted by a sense of duty To present company: sometimes shrill: Or rumblingg or even tinkling: Coarse laughterg prolonged laughterg Forced laughterg hidden laughter Visible only in people's eyes Or in the twitching of their mouthsg The gleeful laughter of small children at playg The hearty laughter in which corpulent men indulgeg The self-satisfied laughter of a small boy XVho has been up to some mischief. Laughter is so very different, As much as the people who laugh. Can it not be truly said, By their laughter they shall be known f Gloria Rehfuss, '36 Page seventy TOP HAT, WHITE rims, AND 'IFAIIILS Characters: John Meir ...... ........ 2 1 business man Helen ........... ,....,.,.... l iis wife Miss Hall ..,... ...... s ecretary Time: 11:00 A.M. Place: John's office. fJohn is sitting at his desk, busy looking over books, papers, etc.J JOHN: If I ever get this work done I'll be lucky. CTelephone rings, sec- retary enters.j JOHN: Take care of that phone please, Miss Hall. I'n1 so busy I don't know what to do or which way to turn. fSecretary answers phonej MISS HALL: It is for you, Mr. Meir. A Mr. Ralph Reid calling. JOHN Cshoutingj: Tell him I'm out! moved! sick! dead! Oh, tell him any- thing! Ilm busy. MISS HALL: Mr. Meir is out just now. CHangs up receiver.J JOHN: Can't people understand I'm lrusy now? I hate telephone calls. Miss Hall, donlt let anyone in here this morning. fExit Miss Hall, John works for a few minutes. Bell rings.j JOHN: Yes? Send her in. CHe throws his hands up in the air.J XVhat next? fHelen enters.J HELEN Crunning over to John and kissing himj: John, dear. I have the best news. Guess. QI'ause.j XYe have an invitation to Mrs. Manning's party next Friday evening! JOHN: VV'ell, is that anything to get excited over? HELEN: NVhy John, everyone will be there! Mrs. Boom, Mrs. Scheffler, and Mrs. Johnson and just packs of the highest class will go. It is an honor to be asked. JOHN: You will have to go alone, Helen dear, because I'n1 so busy with office work. HELEN: I won't go alone. All their husbands will be there. You have to come! JOHN: But, Helen, do be reasonable. I'm so busy. I--fHelen starts crying.J Now darling, don't start crying. I'd go if I had time. HELEN Csobbingj: If you loved me at all, John, you'd go. I guess you don't care any more how my feelings are hurt. JOHN Cexcitedlyj: Don't be so childish, Helen. You know I love you. Just because I won't go to some silly fluff is no sign I've stopped lov- ing you. QHelen still sobs.J Oh, you win, Helen, I'll go. CHelen dries her tears and smiles sweetly.j Page seventy-one HELEN: You're the sweetest husband a girl ever had. Love me, John? CJohn nods.J Oh, John, you'll have to get a new dress suit and top hat. I gave yours to a tramp last week. QJohn almost faints.J JOHN: NVomen can think of more ways to spend money. CHelen exits: John picks up receiver.J 0473---Hello, Jim, will you hurry and have a dress suit made up in my size? What! Why this is John Meir. Isn't this the tailor's? The hospital? I'm sorry. fHangs up.j 0473 fwith angry emphasis.J This is John Meir. Is Jim there? .Have a dress suit made up for me. Hurry Jim, I need it for Friday. Thanks. QHangs up.j Whew! 0945?Lebers? John Meir speaking. I want a white tie and a pair of black socks. Send them to my office-Schever Build- ing, Broad Street. CHangs up.J Women are such a bother. VV'hy couldn't she Wait till next week! to give her old party? 9444-No, not 9344, 9444. CDrums on the desk in an impatient manner.J John Meiraspeaking. I want a top hat, size 7374 What? No, top hat. T for tomato, O for onion, P for pin, Top Hat! Oh, you get it now! Size 7 374. Send it over as soon as possible. Thanks. MISS HALL: Your wife is here, Mr. Meir. JOHN: What does she want now? CReluctantlyj Send her in. HELEN: John, did you get all your things? JOHN: Of course, Helen, what else could I do? HELEN: Oh, my, what will I do? JOHN: W'hat's wrong? you're all white, are you ill? HELEN Cdespairinglyj: Mrs. Manning just called up and the children have the mumps and they are all quarantined. The party is called off. JOHN: And my morning's work shot to pieces. Oh, Helen! fsinks to the floor.j HELEN frushing to Johnj: John, John! Speak to me, John, John! CCurtainj Dorothy Zimmerman, '37 WIND It didn't seem that she was walking, just flying. skimming over the ground. Her feet scarcely touched it and her long trailing. black gown flew, spread out like wings, behind her. Her hair, long, black, straight, streamed out and seemed barely to miss the bare, gnarled branches which the trees put out to grasp at flying things in the night. The moon, a slender sickle, put vague, glinting lights on her white forehead, reflected strangely in her dark eyes, and made her shining hair and gown one. She flew around a bend in the road and her gown swirled after, catching closed flowers and pulling them up, root and all. They lay in a path behind her, dotting the road like a trail of silver coins. Elizabeth Jessen, '36 Page seventy-two FOG It was foggy, one of those thick pea-soup fogs so frequently seen in London: Soho, always rather a dismal section, seemed darker and somehow more foreign than ever. Quiet, too, but the weather accounted for that. Street-cars, a taxi now and then, and an occasional street-brawl, all muffled by the fog were the only sounds to be heard. Yet always you were con- scious of the dull throb of human life about you, beating with constantly changing tempo, beating a little more quickly now that dusk was falling. It would soon be dark now, and the local pubs and sailorls dives would be crowded with men. laborers, taxi drivers, sailors, tramps. Every nation of the world would be represented there, with a liberal sprinkling of Cockney. Unce in a while there would be a party of men and women in top hats and evening gowns, slumming for the evening's entertainment, people who would go back to their luxurious homes, and laugh and talk about the queer people they had seen and say, Oh, yes, they're really fascinating, but so dirty . It was one of these parties that caught my eye as I went my rounds, swinging my stick and whistling tunelessly. There were six of them, three men and three women, and they seemed gayer and more brilliant than usual, but perhaps it was only because their surroundings afforded such a striking contrast. It was only about 11:00 o'clock, and I still had three hours to go before I reported at my local station house, so I followed them for a while, watching them rather indifferently. It was hard to see in the fog. but as they paused for a moment under a street lamp, I recognized one of them. He was Sir Roger Stone, the son of my superior officer, and a gay young man-abouttown . He had quite a reputation. and only his father's power- ful influence had kept him. out of court on a number of occasions. The re- mainder of the party belonged to the reigning smart set of London, and they were evidently out for a good time. A slight noise on the other side of the street diverted my attention for a moment: a bobbie in this section had to be keenly alert to every sound. A little way down the street and just in front of the merrymakers limped little Tony Crane. He had been hurt badly in an accident of questionable origin, and now, being too old for any work, he had turned professional beggar. He wasn't a bad sort of fellow, for all that, he was always friendly and will' ing to give his last cent to a pal. Dimly, I saw him accost the party, presumably asking for money. I had expected that and though it was my duty to prevent him I never had. I was unprepared for the cry of rage and pain that came from him, however, and dashed forward. I discovered that Sir Roger Stone had called him a filthy beggar and had dealt him a lusty kick. Stone continued to swear, and the ladies looked on disdainfully as I picked up Tony and helped him to clean the mud off his clothes. I had never felt more like giving vent to my per- sonal feeling, but--I had a family at home. I turned to the ladies, tried to look apologetic, and assured them that it would not happen again. Soothing Stone's ruffled temper somewhat, I Page seventy-three called a taxi and looked on disgustedly as they disappeared. Turning to Tony, I gave him a coin, patted him on the back, and told him to beat it. My watch showed that I had been delayed only ten minutes so I saun- tered on through the fog, swinging my stick and whistling tunelessly. Betty von Minden, y36 TIHIIE SHOP GIIRIL The smile on her face stopped abruptly as the woman walked away. The girl looked at her aching feet and a painful expression came over her face. She tried hard to stand up straight. look pleasant, and Wear the look of one resigned to the slogan, The customer is always right . The sickening odor of the various perfumes made her feel dizzy, especially when a custom- er stuck a vial under her nose, wanting to know if it would be suitable for a young girl or perhaps an old woman. She sighed, realizing that it would be an hour and a half more before the store would close. A lock of hair had fallen down over her face, and as she put it back she turned and said to a cus- tomer who was impatiently, commandingly tapping the counter, Is there anything I can do for you ? Eunice Ayers, '36 SLEEP Sleep is a tantalizing thing, I-Iow oft we seek And can not find it: Sometimes at night it hides, VVe know not where, Then the very next day It is always there. We sit all day and yawn and yawn, But when night comes the sleep is gone. Verna Smith, '37 FALL Vkfhen the leaves fly about, And the children laugh and shout. You know it is fall. Wlieii the winds blow so hard That leaves and papers come into the yard, You know it is fall. XVhen great clouds are in the sky, And birds go flying by You know it is fall. Della Read, '39 Page seventy-four Oli? HOlLlIlDA'YS Holidays serve three types of persons in three entirely different ways. First, there is the type which uses, or plans to use a vacation as a time for rest and relaxation. Secondly, there is the group which desires to employ its free time for indulging in pleasures. Lastly, a class presents itself, which hopes to convert the extra minutes into an opportunity for catching up on long neglected work, and for perfecting magnificent, often dreamed of plans, and performing the final execution of these brain children. It is often the sad case, however, that many of these designs go astray, and much of the holiday is wasted. Our first type adopts the view that a holiday is the time to rest, to for- get work and worries, and to recuperate thoroughly from any strain they may have had. Many begin several days in advance to contemplate with what relish they will sleep till noon and subsequently spend their time in idle re- laxation. Members of group two are somewhat more ambitious than their fellow vacationists, having in mind the great opportunity for amusement. They think of trips to take, friends to visit, shows to see, books to read. and in- numerable other pursuits which will afford them pleasure. Their schemes include forgetting labors and troubles to employ their free time in the un- restricted enjoyment of life. The third class is by far the largest and most important type in the question of spending holidays. In all of us is that active feeling of inade- quacy, which, at times such as holidays, wells up within our hearts and af- fects our ego to such a degree that we feel impelled to perform greater, more worthwhile acts than heretofore. It is this same emotion, mingled with the thought of beginning a new life, that prompts the forming of New Year's resolutions. Those who fall in this category, plan to use their extra time in accomplishing these massive projects. In order to begin their work with a clear mind, they plan to finish anything which at the time is incomplete. Still others purport merely to conclude any project which they might have begun in the past. As often happens, however, these plans fail to some extent, and the time is sadly wasted. It is necessarily boring to do nothing but rest and relax, tiring to run from one source of amusement to another, and the great plans which have been fondly cherished are seldom more than pipe dreams. On the other hand, with careful arranging, many of the plans materialize. People rest, holiday tours swell the treasuries of travel agencies, and much long- neglected work is finished. No matter how they're spent, or wasted, holi- days are always eagerly contemplated, used, and the inevitable return to regular routine is invariably welcomed. ' jack Murphy, '36 Page seventy-five OIFIF TU WAR The blowing of bugles, the beating of drums, grand parades, and every man is ready to enlist. Lines form outside the enlisting offices consisting of men from every class. Men who never would have spoken to each other before become acquainted and tell their stories. Some of these stories I will relate. Said the first man who was shabbily, but neatly, dressed: I was born on a large ranch in Arizona of wealthy and respectable parents. Now you see me as a poor-looking roamer of the slums. But I'm not down yet, for I still have faith and live for what each day brings me. I won't give up even when at last I cross to the Great Beyond. Then I'll get my reward for all these years of waiting. That's why Ilm enlisting. Next spoke the son of an influential doctor of one of the large cities: My father wants me to stay in America and become a great surgeon, but it isn't in me to stay. I have to go over the sea to ease and help my fellow- men. Anything that I can do will make me happy. I'll join the Medical Corps and help bring in the wounded from the battlefield. To aid my neigh- bor is my only' wishv. VVho wants to work over the wounded? VVhat fun would that be? These reckless words were spoken by a feverish looking young man. I want to travel. parade, kill the enemy, anything but stay home and smother on a farmf Why does everyone say, 'Join the Navy, or Army. and see the world, if we are not to have any fun? If youlre to spend your time playing nursemaid why leave home? I want to march, capture towns. and receive medals to show to all my friends who stayed home. Isn't that what war is for? Three men have stated their opinions and who are you or I to say which is right or wrong? Each one of us for himself must decide What he thinks is best. XVho would answer the last youth who doesn't know why he is fighting? It is true that each side is out to fight the enemy and capture Whatever towns he can. but is that the right way to treat our neighbors? The world would be better if each person thought to help his neighbor as the doctor's son thought and not kill as many as he could. After all, what is left when the drums stop, the bugles cease their echoes. when millions of soldiers are dead, billions of dollars wasted, and people at home suffering because of the results of the war? Year after year in every eounrty of the world people are suffering be- cause of the ignorance of men when war threatens. They only think of the vacant glory, not of the consequences. If all would think of war as Sherman did perhaps there would not be any war. The best thing to do is educate all people against war. Gertrude Leis, '36 Page seventy--six QAW IHIIECCK Ring---rin-in-g-g-. Aw, keep quiet! Can't a fella sleep in the morning without an old alarm clock buzzing in his ears? came from a pile of patchwork quilts. Maybe it was due to fear of its young master and maybe not, but the unde- sirable thing stopped its shrill ringing. Pleased by his success the invisible form pulled the blankets tighter to protect himself from the icy air that lurked outside the warm nest, and so prepared for another period of bliss- ful slumber. But not for long, for the alarm clock was not the sleeper's only enemy. ujimmy! Oh, jimmy! Get up this minute. or you'll be late. shrieked his mother mechanically from 'her stand in front of the smoking cooking stove as she was attempting, in vain, to send the disagreeable fumes in the right direction. The blankets stirred and a pair of sleepy brown eyes and a little button nose that shone like a cherry were seen to arise from the depths of the pile into the frosty air. Oh-br-br-oh!', and under they went. 'fMy gosh-school! XVhat a pain. Always routing a body out of bed at all hours. It's a wonder every- body doesn't get pneumonia and die from the cold in the morning! Aw heck, I wish summer and the vacation were here! I wonder if I could-- . These angry, inaudible words had hardly escaped from the mass of bed cloth- ing when Jimmy's mind was already contemplating various methods in the great art of playing hookey . However, these absorbing thoughts were abruptly put to an end by the sudden entrance of a large, bustling woman who carried with her the odor of coal smoke and cooking oatmeal. jimmy, what did I say? Up with youf, she jerked out as she slammed the window down to its sill. All was still and frosty in the street below, although signs of life could be seen in the neighboring houses. The east was glowing with a promise of a sunny day, trying by its cheerfulness to scare away some of the biting wind that stood waiting to spring upon its prey the instant they should ap- pear. VViping her chapped, rough hands upon her newly starched apron, jimmy's mother quickly moved over to the obviously sleeping form of her son and with a hasty movement exposed his wriggling body to the cold. raw air. You should be old enough to know when to get up now l scolded Mrs. Harvester, as she busied herself arranging jimn1y's bedclothes to air. AW heck, Ma. I hate school and I wish summer was here. he said as he tried with all his might and main to regain his protective blankets. His mother remained firm. Aw heck, protested jimmy as he stood up and reconciled himself to his misfortune. Yet there remained a slight chance. Mother,,' he attempted, maybe I shouldn't go today. 1 might be late and 1- Page seventy-seven Mrs. Harvester glared him in the eye and replied determinedly, You'll do nothing of the kind l Jimmy shriveled under her scathing gaze. And, jimmy Harvester, you are going to get there on time. This was just what he had expected, but it had done no harm to try. Leaving Jimmy to wish it was summer his mother trotted briskly out of the room and down to the kitchen. Aw heck, grumbled jimmy. Pk :sf nk x :sf Jimmy's face fairly shone with happiness as he gobbled down the last bite of breakfast. It was summer and vacation had finally arrived after months of patient waiting on the part of all the school pupils. Down the green shaded street the gang were clambering on their way to the baseball diamond. They were laughing and talking gayly among themselves, with bats flung over their shoulders and balls flying up into the large leafy branches above them. Jimmy spied them and, letting out Il whoop of joy, he grabbed his catching mitt from the shelf and bolted out the screen door, allowing it to slam behind him' with a bang. Mrs. Harvester, cleaning upstairs, heard the noise and saw the gang of boys headed for the vacant lot on the corner. Putting two and two togeth- er, she yelled shrilly: Hjimmyl Come in here at once. You're not to-- Jimmy ran on. heedless of his mother's efforts to detain him. Reaching the field in record time he plopped himself down in the midst of the gang, breathing hard. My ma-what-a pain! Here it is summer, but-but I am not going to work in summer, too. But Mrs. Harvester decided differently. NVith a dust rag over her shoulder and a mop and a broom in each hand. she seurried into the back bedroom and flung open the window that overlooked the field. The boys were energetically quarreling about who should be on whose side when Mrs. Harvester's voice was heard to resound through the air. shattering the hopes of one of the young Babe Ruths . Jimmy, come in her at once. Right away-do you hear me?,' Witli another explosion she shut the window with a bang and went about her work, quite sure that her superior voice would bring home her son. And it did because Jimmy could not withstand his mother when she used that tone of voice. When he entered his mother was bent over a pan of hot, sudsy dish- water and as she heard him fumble up the steps she started right in to tell him .what she had in store for him. First, -Jimmy sighed- go upstairs and straighten up your room and don't step on Marie's floor. It's just been cleaned, and when you are done there you can cut the lawn. Do you hear me ? Yes, Ma. Carrying out a secret resolve he crept, just for spite, across the newly waxed floor, and getting to the window he couldn't resist looking out and yelling a few instructions to the fellow who was taking his place in the game. Page seventy-eight Hey, Bill, don't duck, the ball won't hurt you. Keep your eye on the ball. Careful now. Aw, don't drop it. Listen, Bill, don't-l' 'flimmyf go to your room at oncel VVherc are you ? Jimmy flung his last piece of unwanted advice and returned to his room. Aw heck , he muttered. A few hours later finds Jimmy out under the scorching sun, as he cuts the strip of lawn, while the world takes on a brighter aspect. After having put the lawn mower in its proper place in the garage he entered the house very meekly and looked longingly as his mother who was just setting the table for lunch. Plopping herself down in one of the chairs, she motioned him to the other one. - Eat your lunch, and then you and I- Aw heck! You and I are going to poor old Cousin Lizzie who just had her ap- pendix out, the poor dear, and4- The picture of a very fat, clumsy woman with small, bleery eyes, who was incessantly talking of how her new shoes hurt and how fresh the milkman was, flashed like a warning through his mind. But, Ma, I don't want to see Cousin Lizzie. I want to play ballf' No argument now. And in her most sympathetic tone she added, The poor dear, she will enjoy having someone to talk to. Yes, answered jimmy, and she'll make a good job of it all right. Hjimmyl No sass now. You're going with me. Aw heck, the summer's as bad as the winter. Aw heckln Sue Spayth, '37 THE THRESHOLD Hesitant. doubtful, yet eagerly we wait, Planning our future, trusting to fate. Fearing to enter the battle of strife That carries us over the threshold of life. Lacking in courage, lamenting in woe, Dreading defeat wherever we go, Why do we falter, why do we wait? Time goes by, and 'twill soon be too late. When we have learned we must work for success That we get what we earn, nothing more, nothing less: Then, we have won in that battle of strife And we are over the threshold of life. Patricia Haggerty, '36 Page seventy-nine A WOMAN'S NATURAL RIGHT Characters: Henry .......... . .............,........,,......... ........ H usband Ruth ............ ,...,,, W ife Mr. Plum Mr. Blowbag Mr. Mudinyoureye ...r. Five friends of Henry Mr. Whoseewhatsis Mr. Knowitall Time: Present. Place: A Modern Living Room. RUTH: Oh! Henry, have you read anything really important yet? There's something awfully important. HENRY: Heh! oh-uh-what-oh, something important? Well, not especial- ly. Nothing to get so excited about. RUTH: You mean to say you didn't notice my name yet! Look on the society page, Henry. HENRY: All right, wait a minute. fHe turns the pagesj. Now what? RUTH: Right here. Do you see my name? It's right in with the social highlights of Bumptown. Oh! I'm so happy, Cthen sullenlyj but Henry--. HENRY: But what? Anything wrong with it? RUTH: No-oo, but you see, I've just got to get some new clothes if I want to be in with the best people. Mine are only rags. HENRY fwith a knowing nodj: I might have known that was coming. It always does, but this time Illl just have to say NO. RUTH: Henry! Oh! Oh, Henry, how could you?-oh Csobbingj. And I thought you loved me. HENRY: Aw stop, Ruth. I didnlt mean to make you feel bad about it, but after all you have to listen to reason. RUTH: Listen to reason l-You're the one that should listen to reason. You ought to be glad you've got a wife who wants to look nice. Any- way, you should be proud that I'm so important in Bumptown. HENRY: Now listen, Ruth, have some sense about this. RUTH: Yes, that's the trouble. You won't give me any cents or dollars either, and besides, you're the one that's not sensible. If I want to go to that tea next Tuesday afternoon, I'll have to wear one of those old things that I've worn time and time again. I have to dress decently if I want to be in with Bumptown's best people. Think what it will mean to you. HENRY: Iym not going to give in this time, Ruth. I've given you plenty of money lately, and you know I canlt afford to give you any more. Now I hope that settles the matter. RUTH: It may be settled with you, but not with me, Henry Blitz. .lust you wait. You'll be sorry for the way you treated me. Page eighty CExit Henryj RUTH Cthinking aloudj: Hmm! His gang is due here tonight at seven. Well, that'll be my chance to fix him. That sounds like them at the door now. I'll have to hurry. qnxit Rufhp A few second elapse and then Henry enters with five of his friends. They are smoking and talking among themselves as they enter and then seat themselves around. MR. PLUM: How does the married life suit you Henry? It was only a year ago that you swore you were off women for life. By the way, where is your wife? HENRY: Oh! married life suits me O. K. Of course, there are some hitch- es to it. One thing, Ruth certainly likes to spend money on clothes and hair. Only tonight she was at me. But she really is perfect. Al- ways dressed up and her hair all primped up. just a moment, I'll call her. CHe goes to the exit callingj HENRY: Ruth, come on down. I want you to meet some of the gang. RUTH: I'll be right there, Henry dear. CShe entersj. Good evening. fShe is dressed in an old house dress with a pair of house slippers on and stockings full of runs. Her hair is all awry and wispyj. HENRY Cwith surprise and embarrassmentj: Gulp! eh! oh! Ruth, I want you to meet a-a- part of-of the gang. fHe introduces all of them. They look at Ruth and then at each other, with sarcastic smilesj. CRuth exits and they sit for a moment in silencej. MR. KNOWITALL: I say, a very extraordinay person your wife, old man. I'm sure married life must be very pleasant. HENRY: Oh, yes, of course, I assure you it is. MR. VVHOSEEVVHATSIS fconsulting his watchj: Why, here it is 7:30. I really must be going. I have to see a sick friend. MR. BLOWBAG: Yes, we must be going too. You see, I just recalled that we were to call at the club to get ready for next week's entertain- ment. fThey all rise to leavej. HENRY: I'm awfully sorry all of you have to go. I had planned a pleas- ant evening together, but as long as you feel you must go, I guess you must go. MR. MUDINYOUREYE: Well, goodnight, Henry. We'll see you again. After saying goodbye, they all depart. Henry hesitates, and then walks to the middle of the roomj. HENRY fthinking aloudj: She said she'd get even with me and I guess she has. Well, she wins. I'll have to give in. CRuth enters. She is now fixed up as nicely as everj. Page eighty-one THII ANNUAL INCRAVID IY JANN l Cl-LII! Page eighty-two RUTH: Have they all gone, Henry? Oh! Henry, can you ever forgive me? I don't see how I could have been so mean to you. QShe flings her arms around his neck, sobbing loudly.j I didn't think you would feel so bad over it. I guess they thought you were a big windbag and stingy. Oh! Henry, what will they think of you? Henry, why don't you say something? HENRY: Because there's nothing to say. You won and l'll give you all the money you want to get clothes. RUTH: But, Henry I won't take it. I was just looking in my closet and I can tix over last year's green dress and a couple of others. HENRY: Oh, no, you don't. You're going to buy some decent clothes. A man can't have his wife looking any old way. It doesn't pay. RUTH fstepping backj: I won't take a cent. I have plenty of clothes. Don't be so extravagant. And I hope this settles the matter once and for all. HENRY: Ye gods! VVhat a woman! Her Il1lIlfliS as changeable as New England weather. fCu,rtainj Mildred Leis ,37 Seniors and Members of the faculty Whose photographs appear in this Book are urged to order additional Apeda Portraits imme- diately, since We find it necessary to dis- - card these negatives periodically. While the negatives remain in our files, these protraits will be available, beautiful- ly iinished in live mounts, at our Special School Rates. APEDA STUDIO, Inc. 212 VVest 48th Street NEW YORK CITY Tel.: Chickering 4-3960 Page eighty-three UNBELIEVABLE A Frederics Permanent Wave in ONE MINUTE Miracle of miracles. A ONE MINUTE Permanent Wave! No electrical gadgets-no insufferable chemical heat-no harmful chem- icals-no wires-no waiting under a machine-no discomfort. In 60 swift, comfortable seconds Frederics Vitron Neutra ONE MINUTE Process transforms your straight hair into beautiful, soft, lasting waves which reflect the natural loveliness and lasting beauty of nature. OUR DAILY SPECIAL EXCEPT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHAMPOO, FINGER WAVE AND RINSE ...l...................... 50? Any Single Item ............,......,.... 351' Efficient, Prompt and Courteous Service at All Times A COMPLETE WAVE 36.50 COMPLETE Including: 1. Medicated Oil Shampoo 2. Personality Haircut 3. Creative Hair Dress M U R L E The Latest in Croquignole PERMANENT WAVES 0 The New Ultra Modern Steam Revitalizing Process. 0 No Electric Heaters on the head. 0 No Chemical used to create steam. Including: 1. Medicated Oil Shampoo 2. Personality Haircut 3. Creative Hairdress 53.50-Regular Price 35.00 Beautiful Ringlet Ends Permanent 32.00 Complete RACHEL SALON DE BEAUTE Opp. The Clara Louise Tea Room 222 East Front Street Plainfield, N. Telephone: Plainneld 6-9603 Page ezghty-four PARODY ON A RADIO ANNOIUNCCIER Character: Radio announcer. Scene: In front of your loud speaker. Time: Any time. Radio announcer: CStation orchestra playing softly. To be read with gusto.j Have you ever struggled with pencil and paper to write a compo- sition? Have you ever written page after page, only to have your efforts finally repose in the waste basket? Are you one of that vast army of beings known as students, who every so often receive that bugaboo of English as- signments? If you are and do the before mentioned procedures, now is the time to enroll in our uSCl'1CI1ll1Ig Then1er's Guildu. There is no cost whatsoever. All you have to do to belong to this great literary movement is to send one waste basket full of literary attempts and one sheet of com- position paper with your name and the name of your English teacher to the station to which you are listening. As soon as we receive your basket and paper we will send you post paid a beautiful autographed copy of I Am A Scheming Themeru. I shall now read an unsolicited letter from Miss I. VVright Bad of Try- ing To lligh School. Quote, Before I became a member of your club and received your helpful hints I was a nervous wreck. Now I no longer have to worry all week in vain about a subject for a theme. No longer do I sit CContinued on page 87D St ,Johns 9 9 nice it BOROUGH HALL DIVISION SUMMER SESSION JUNE 3 and 22 COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES 1 l Day and Evening Courses leading to degree B.S. or in preparation for Law School. Fall Term Sept. 14. SCHOOL of LAW . Three-year Day or Evening Course leading to degree of L.L.B. Post Graduate Course leading to degree J.S.DL or LL.M. Fall Term Sept. 21. SCHOOL of COMMERCE I Day or Evening Courses leading to degree B.S. in Econ., or B.B.A. for High School Teaching and in preparation for Law School and Certified Public Accounting Examinations. Fall Term Sept. 22. COLLEGE of PHARMACY . Day Courses leading to degree Ph.G., Ph.C. and B.S. in preparation for Medicine and Drug Chemical and Biological fields. Classes be- gin Sept. 21. Registrar - 96 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone TRiangle 5-0150 Page eighty-five Builders Metuchen Hardware 6-1156 Royal Millwork and Bldg. Supply Co., Inc. LUMBER - MILLWORK Mason Materials and Building Supplies 253-57 Lake Ave., Metuchen, N. J. nannunmmunnununnunumm:inininnnnmummuum nunnnmnuuunnnnunm Phone: 6-0147 COMPLIMENTS OF fleorge flhnezer Paramount Service Station T dol Products Y Complete Service for all Cars PACE INSTITUTE A School of BusinessTecI1noIogy Courses of intensive character, preparing for various occupations in business, are given at Pace Institute in daytime and in evening classes. These courses include among others the following: Accountancy and Business Administration Summary CC.P.A.J Accountancy Secretarial Practice Shorthand Reporting Shorthand Speed Classes Advertising and Marketing Selling and Marketing Credit Science Bulletins, interesting vocational book- lets, and class dates are available upon request. Inquire of the Registrar by per- sonal call, by letter, or by telephone, Barclay 7-8200. Visitors are welcome. PACE INSTITUTE ff3v3'5?:?l?X4fl Page eighty-six PAULUS DAIRY Established 1890 Main Office 189-190 New St PHONE 2400 New Brunswick, N. Thinkers are Paulus' Milk Drinkers! METUCHEN NATIONAL BANK Offers all Accommodations with Sound Banking Practice Members Federal Reserve Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Courtesy - Convenience Liquidity up Sunday night writing a composition due Monday. , 1 followed your rules exactly and was expelled from school. I am now the picture of radiant health. Here is another letter from a young man, jingle, who has most successfully tried our plan. He says, quote, I used your plan num- ber three, the one where you place a banana skin in the path of the teacher. She fell and is still in the hospital, thanks to your helpful booklet. P. S. My older brother has found it helpful in dealing with his mother-in-law. Time limits my reading anymore, but the studio is filled with letters of praise and gratitude. This is your Uncle Theme Schemer speaking for the Fleur de Beaute Perfume Company, makers of that exotic perfume which will make grandpa wish he were young again or kill any and all pests. VVhen you hear the shot it will be exactly three and one-half seconds before bedtime. Remember that now is the time to act. Do not fail to send for your copy today as we have only 10,000 booklets on hand. Bang!! unnnmunininnunlnumnuunumnnnunnnnunn Frank P. Woglom, Inc. STATIONERS 204 Smith Street, P. A. Phone P. A. 4-0742 uumnnuunninnunnu unnmnuunumumnnunuuun DRAKE COLLEGE State Theatre Bldg., Livingston A. New Brunswick, New Jersey Exceptional Secretarial and Stenographic Courses Special Course for High School Graduates For Further Information Phone N. B. 347 H. Painter W. C. Cope Res. Mgr. President unuuuuunun munununnnum in From a Friend Mildred l-logstorm '36 BON HAM STUDIO 290 State Street, P. A. 4 Doors from the Ditmas Phone P. A. 1830 Plainfield 6-9555 Estimates by Appointment NUSBAUM, Inc.- INTERIOR DECORATORS Specializing in Curtains, Draperies, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Slip Covers, Spreads, Silk and Cotton Bed Sets, Cot- ton Dresses, Ladies' Lingeries, Sport Accessories, Hosiery, Corsets, Corse- tierre talways in attendancei. Mention this book and get 10W Discount 123 E. Front St., Plainfield, N. J. nunininnunnununmnnninnnunininnunnniunnu nun nummnnnul CHOOSE CAREFULLY 'It will pay you to prepare for a business career in an institution offering State-authorized degrees, economical courses and free place- ment service. Rider College com- bines these advantages with many other attractive features. Fall Term Begins September 8 Literature on Request Inuunnlnluuulunlmin Page eighty-seven Nicholas A. Borgfeldt nunmmunm unnuluInnlnaunuuunnummmm For Refreshments Come to D U G H I ' S You All Know the Place HARRIS 8z LANT Service Station Standard Oils and Gasoline d Vail Ave. New Market Road an Phone: Dunellen 2-9892 unnnnunmunnnunnnunnmmnnumunnmmmnmn nunnnnnnnunnnunununnnnnum:nunnnnunn-numumnm : Phone 6-0 199 Free Delivery Metuchen Fruits and Vegetable Market E very Customer Must Be Satisfied 419 Main Street Phone 2231 The Store with Honest Dealings Choper Bros., Props. DRESS GOODS By the Yard - By the Pound 71-73 Church St., New Brunswick .H.......IH......-........................-Im.................... -I-.InH.H--InmI.I.H.HHH-uI-.um--.-............................. 'QQ' Phone: Met. 6-0870 E Walter R. Bradstreet PRINTING Pearl Street ij' Metuchen, N. J. Lunch at Hinds' 581 Middlesex Ave. Page eighty-eight Edw. F. McManus, D.D.S CROSBY CLARKSON REAL ESTATE INSURANCE : Burrough's Building Phone: 6-0926 Metuchen, N. J. The Forum Theatre James Forgione. Mgr. Wilbershied Music 1 Violin, Piano Ensembl e, Dramatics ' ' Suite 420 240 W. Front St. Plfd. 6-2339R Plainfield, N. J. M. RONN AN 25 Highland Ave., Metuchen, N. T. PLUMBING and HEATING Phone: 6-1521J A. L. QUINT Stationery and Gift Nook 432 Main St. Phone: Plainfield 6- 1951 MAX BERNSTEIN J . ewelry and Optical Company Jewelers and Optometrists 126 Park A ve., Plainfield, N. J. 6-0938 Metuchen Radio Shop SALES RADIO SERVICE Expert Radio Repairing F k annu:nunuunlnnnnuuununn Phones: 6-0346 ran L. Fugle, Jr. 3 507 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, N. J. IIllIIIIlIllIIlIIlIllIllIIIIIIIIlIllIllIIIllIllIIIllllllllllllllllllllll THE BAMBOO ORCGAN It is unlikely that very many Metuchenites will ever see the bamboo organ even if they know where to look for it. The main requirement is to be in the Philippine Islands, which is not so hard now with the China Clip- per. The next thing is to iind the Las Pinas Church. It is about a two hour's drive from the city of Manila. The Las Pifias church is over one hundred and fifty years old and good for many more years. Along with many other old buildings throughout the Philippines, it stands as a tribute to the old Spanish architects. The organ, the only one of its kind in the world, is built entirely of bamboo. including the manually operated air pump. The construction of the organ was started in 1818 by Father Diego Cera, and was finished in 1822. The nine hundred and fifty bamboos used in its construction were covered for six months with beach sand to protect them from the attacks of the bamboo bugs. The organ was badly damaged twice. once in 1862 by an earthquake, and again in 1882 by the rains, as the church roof had been blown off. This time it was only partly repaired and remained silent until 1917, when Father Faniel, a Belgian missionary, repaired the organ with the help of the Las Pinas people. CContinued on page 91D Central Beauty Parlor Swlm at Your Telephone 6-1163 Y' M' C' A' 397 Main Street Year Metuchen, N. J. nmunnununuumnunummuununnumunuumnuininnuunininuninnunlununnnunannnunnunmmum HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION The SAVAGE SCH.OOL conducts an accredited course in the theory and practice of health and physical educationg prepares men and women High School graduates to fill positions as supervisors, directors, teach- ers, and leaders in colleges, schools, playgrounds, recreation and com- munity centers, camps, clubs, and industrial organizations. Catalog Upon Request ---- Employment Bureau for Graduates Register now for class entering on September 25, 1936 Graduates of this three year course may complete the Bachelor of Science Degree requirements in one additional year at certain recognized colleges. S A V A G E S C H O O L i?2wW5Tf1i9f1l'e5l IIlllllllllllllllllllllllll llll llllllll Page eighty-nine nunnunnunnunnunnunnuninuninununnnunnnuu Metuchen Pharmacy, Inc. Burrough's Building Main Street Metuchen, N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF E. KRAMER unnnmnnnninininumulnnnmummnn The Surprise Store 168 E. Front St., Plainfield Store of 1001 Bargains InIHI.............HIUnimm....................-. -m..........-.mmni...mnnmnn-................ Typewriters - Adding Machines Phone Plfd. 6-0644 S. N. Thomson TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE All Types of Office Machines Sold, Rebuilt, Rented, Repaired. Cash or Terms 178 E. Front St.. Plainfield. N. J. Newark, N. J. - Elizabeth, N. J. nm.-.mmm-in.HnI-II-.-.nninmn-I.-I.1.-................n-..- .-.-..I.HH..HU.-II-Iin.H...min-..........................-H.. DR. J. KORNBLATT DENTIST 396 Main Street, Metuchen, N. J. Phone: Met. 6-1551 mm.mm-mmmmmmmum-.mm-m mm-nmmnm1Innmmmn-nu-innnmnm.-in Phone: 4-2140 MILLERJS BEAUTY SHOPPE We Specialize in Modern Beauty Culture Treatments Frederic and Bonat Permanents Hours: 9:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. Saturday: 9:00 aa.. in. to 9 p. m. No appointment necessary 165 Smith St., Perth Amboy, N. J. .. ..IU.-.H.-.....H.....H...H......H.H.H.-...H..-.-................. --IH.II.III.In.-I.Hm--IIn-II-I--nl-1lm-.ml-I.-I.-...I-.. Harcum Junior College 2 year College Courses. Fine and Commercial Art, Costume Design, - Interior Decoration, Dramatics, Music, Journalism, Home Econom- 1 ics, Secretarial Science. Riding, - Swimming, Fencing. Sports. Af- E filiated with Harcum School. Edith Harcum, Pres., Box B. L. Bryn Mawr, Pa Page ninety unun nu anunnnnunmuuuumn Levine's Sport Shop Outfitters of Equipment for Metuchen High School 400 Main St. Phone: 6-0758 nnnunnunuunuunun Majestic, Strand, Crescent, Ditmas nnmnunnnnnnunnunuuunnn nuunnnnnnnunmnnnnnnnunnmnmmm Phone: Met. 6-0725 A. TROUBE G Tobar-co, Cigars, and Cigarettes Candy, Newspapers, Magazines Ice Cream, Airplane Supplies 416 Main Street TAPPERFS SILK SHOP FOR YARD GOODS Silks, Woolens, Cottons, Rayons 153 W. Front St., Plainfield, N. J. N. B. 3804 lVIilazzo's Hairdressers 335 George St. New Brunswick. N. Sam's Barber Shop sAMUEL ROYER, Prop. 260 Amboy Ave., Metuchen N. J. Schwalje Plumbing and Heating 37 Maple St. Metuchen Phone Met. 6-0254 Now, when you visit the church, you will find an old priest with his three or four helpers who, at your request, will play the organ. 1t has a beautiful tone, considering its time of construction and the materials that were used. The small offerings of the visitors are used to keep the organ and church in repair. Arthur Lovelace '39 11N MEMORIAM This space is dedicated to the memory of Thomas G. VanKirk, former Supervising Principal of Metuchen Public Schools, who died on Sunday, May 17, 1936. Wliile he was in Metuchen he won the love and respect of all of his pupils. He is remembered as a just and kindly man, who treated us with forbear- ance. Because Mr. VanKirk's death occurred after the Blue Letter' had gone to press, we were unable to give him due recognition in this issue. DIEGES 81 CLUST Established 1898 . Goldsmiths Silversmlths Bronzesmiths 15 john Street, New York Class Rings and Pins, Sorority and Fraternity Jewelry Page ninety-one 3 PATRONS M -W gi f7?f9?W3 if .A Q95 as iii iifiiifiifizf JV W Eiwixgaxfiskxggsifx ' Eg fs 15 2511 Y G5 5' ilfgdlgixgigifgw QQFEQZSQ fi g ixagwogvi I -4 A 5 -2 5 S 2 5 Q ig 'f fxsxegk lxs ,f 5 er 'gl 'ML 3 iii- If sgjpiikgg? ' xy 4' 94 N '-N '5 ' W gf gb A ' ENOQ 3- E Q9 J' YS Ag . ig 3 W g M W C ggi , lffff 2 ' 35 Q5 Q . .gimpg drao-VA14152, g L M' ROE i- 14 Y X2 X J 0 R All 5 ?NZLVA4!iZcQ2M!A7w5?Jg 3glxg5g12e i i Ex + '24 M W P I A BENTOJEV .QQ X 2 1 E E im hug' E E QEVIEW shop E E Fowler. Ind. 2 E 1 E S 5 Y' 'Y Q, Page ninety-Qhree 'KWWAQAE E,4f1l?f 44. ,D it .3 'iw Je .- X: 5, a X D Qq.wxT.Qi RLLLQAIJI ,Qt LM, aff 7 Uwe 7326 my fwe, A 0 Lff,fj 'MEfa 55341 eii4.:5'z,i.2ibfulzxw-1.4 -' J - ' ' V, X . .4 M U'Mn.f.,,Qi,a-f4fu:Wii1uiEQ1E?3zliia.,a.ifL1L L,,hH..