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

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Rainsford, has to say about Carry- ing the Mail . The wild fluttering of the heart just before the ball is snapped is a sensation I haven't forgotten even after two years of football. Knowing that ten other fellows are depending upon you to carry the ball the right way, is a feeling not easily overcome. When I have an assignment other than handling the ball, I don't get that anxious, panicky feeling. Football isn'L a game for anyone with a weak hea1't. The feeling one receives when he breaks into the open is better imagined than described. We know you're convinced now, Miss Farrell, so let us tell you about the cheerleaders, who played an im- portant part in all of the games. This year we had a Varsity squad of eight -1. MW wi' wfy I.et's go! IIip! Ilipl girls, including: Captain Kay Ma- lan, Ethel Estoppey, Barbara Rolfe, Jane Muha, Dot Phillips, Shirley Sorg, Mary Louise Crowell, and Almena Mott. The Junior Var- sity squad of four consisted of: Captain Myrtle Volk, Ann Gerber, Ruth Westcott, and Jean Tompkins. These girls, who knew their rou- tine as well as any vaudeville chorus, added lots of pep to all our games, and they certainly inspired those weary, tired, battle-scarred, Blue and White Warriors to give their all for Metuchen! One thing we've always loved about our school, Miss Farrell, is the mul- titude of extra-curricular activities that anyone may join. In the past four years, we have learned that school is a place to play in as well as work. If you have known the feeling of being in the school building at about five o'clock some afternoon. you know what we mean. The halls are so empty and deserted that it seems foreign but still familiar. You recall all the times that you have walked down this hall, stood in this Pngw aim

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for practice at the first call, and from that day on could be seen working t'aitht'ully at the field from three to six each afternoon. The successful season which fol- lowed was due largely to the hard scrimmages the squad went through each day and the constant practice in kicking, passing, etc. The young assistants from Rutgers, as well as coaching, caused quite a stir among the students, particularly the girls. Through Thornall's kicking and receiving, Rainsford's and Rossi's running, l'owell's passing, and Stork's and Risler's tackling, the team was able to come out on top. The team and the school were espe- cially proud to have one player, Big Walt Stork, a tackle, make the All- t'ounty Team and receive honorable mention on the All-State list. Walt played sixty-minute games all season, and his presence in the line-up was an important factor in winning our games. llut, after all, why not hear some actual words from those giants of the gridiron themselves. Here is an in- teresting bit of information from ln football the boys use their brains as well as brawn. 'v,p'. .. ,,.- q guard, Bob Thompson, as he says. there is a certain feeling before the game . One never knows what a nervous nature he has until he takes part in some kind of sport. 'Forget about football', is the ad- vice of the coaches on Friday after- noon, after a short signal practice. This advice seems futile because you are unable to forget football. Saturday morning you arise not later than nine, for staying in bed makes you groggy. A hearty break- fast is advisable because your appe- '.f ' Qu. tite wanes as the morning progresses. Dressing for the game isn't so bad because you're with the rest of the squad. You joke and chat. and this sets you somewhat at ease. The next thing you know, the coach is giving you last minute in- structions. The whistle is blownl the ball is kicked, and from then on your nervousness has disappeared and you enjoy the game. After all. what's one man's opin- ion? l,et's see what tackle. Enos

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gym. So many that you hasten gin to think of you won't really at all. In the memories come back home before you be- the next year when belong in these halls extra-curricular ac- tivities there is a chance to know the school as it really exists, as a friend. The Footlighters have always commanded the respect ot' the entire school. Their faculty adviser was, as before, Miss De Frates. The annual teachers' tea was given just bet'ore Fhristmas with many solos and good food. To tell the truth, Miss Ile Frates nearly went wild trying to keep the members from eating up all said food before the guests came. However, help came in the form ot' President, Norma Kansol: Vice Presi- dent, Lloyd Kornblattg Secretary, Margit Sporre: and Treasurer, Ifllea- nor Jarema. The club also put on the traditional Uhristmas play which was a great success. The club was given the treat of seeing a dis- play of real acting ability when mem- bers took a trip to Drew University where they saw an excellent perform- ance of Cyrano de Bergerac . The Glee Club was another oppor- tunity center. Under the direction ot' Mrs. Saville, who could go wrong? The club gave a glorious concert in November which was enthusiastically received by all the students. The group helped along many assembly programs and their definite talent was noticeable in each one ot' them. As a change from the jitterbug style of entertainment, the students en- joyed the club's too infrequent ap- pearances. However, when in the spring another concert was given, the attendance was huge. The club seems to have done a great service to the