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

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XX XX 54151 -9si ,' +f,,Q4f.z': ., XX . -'Q -G-L - - - 2 ...iii-,.-Z e. 512-22-J' 1.1-'Ez Y: 'Ldripiif Q XR Qggej itil? .H f X 'X 1 K-QQ 1 5.5147 Y A N if if , X N ywgw .1 'X q XL, X X M 'Kc ,Vg f 1 TK 'xx iw' ri 4 A ..kA ,X U N S le 1950 BLUE LETTER 'Published THE SENIOR CLASS METUCHEN HIGH SCHOHLH METUCHEN NEW JERSEY X H1 X H :P ,, fzl'2M2,: ' JH 0I'elfU0l' As we reach the mid-point of our century, we reflect upon and are conscious of the confused world about us. As our confused world seeks to reach out and gain peace, so we, in our community, strive for the good fellowship with which we will do our part toward the promoting of peace throughout the world. This community has been the focal point of our livesg we remember it as a small, unpretentious town, and we have seen it grow into the thriving municipality it is today. Because we, of the class of 1950 are proud of our community and because it has meant so much to us in the past and will probably mean even more in the future, we have chosen Our Community as the theme of our yearbook. ,gn lecbcafion fo This year we take great pleasure in dedicating our yearbook, to a teacher who has brightened and enlightened our outlook on life, so what! We are not trying to be facetious when we say that Mr. Schmidtchen's unique teaching techniques and extensive vocabulary have made him a great favorite of our class. Now, as we are about to leave these hallowed halls, we pause a moment in front of Room 25, to express our gratitude to Mr. Schmidtchen for giving us not only the time-honored details of Amer- ican history, but also a truly human insight into the foundation of our country. MR. P. W. SCHMIDTCHEN id incbcafiue of genera! 9000! managemen lgfannecl pogcied ome rom flue goara! ELMO E. SPOERL SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL tt e-....,,, WILLIAM E. BRAGNER PRINCIPAL Our Board of Education, our Supervising Prin- cipal, and our Principal working together through the last year have displayed an outstanding example of true community spirit. The school building program has been an important issue during the last year. Be- cause of our expanding community, it has been the prime endeavor of the Administration to achieve a spirit of co-operation and active interest between the community and the school system. The coming years will be crucial ones for our administration, but with the backing of the community they will succeed as they have in the past. MUSIC DEPARTMENT COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT E. DENNY-Rider Collee, B.S. A. DRALLE- Rider College, B.S.g Columbia University, Rutgers University. M. SWANK-Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University. J. URBAN-Rider College, B.S. . X' wifi? l gxecufion of flue Pfam jalfe Konriiolerafion 55 - 155 - --11 ' was, rf V , . ,Q ,, ,,.,, ,A Q I . 3535, - .1 2 f 4- ' . ,s ift -' ' , Edit? 1224? sfzzszzimsw A 1 f ' . , ' f . N .,w?aQsf',1ff, - . ,, ,, s wf. , ,ro .... - . fm fe . ,,. K E x is 1 . ' x ' si at l .',sf2lf'lg FM 2 QE Tw in I Wu' 5.1 get cz. 1 lcfsvikys , '. ffm- ' .f?fj.egsy ?s1'g:,1p w at , .t . f - , ., .Ww e , ,- Mb - c a AW' ' wwf., . ' ' .. '4i2f1'f4-5 . f ARTS DEPARTMENT G. KRAMER-Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia, V.S.g Home Economics. N. LARSEN-Trenton Teachers, B.S., Industrial Arts. J. MARCASON-Trenton Stare, B.S.g Rutgers University, M.A.g N. Y. U.g Industrial Arts. S. REINER-Newark State, Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, B.A. in Art Ed., Art. C. ATKINSON-Rutgers University, New jersey Law School, Juilliard Institute of Musical Arts, Eastern Conservatory of Music. L. BRAEN-New Jersey College for Women, A.B.g Columbia, T.C. CAVICO--Montclair State, A.B.g Columbia SCIENCE DEPARTMENT F BUCKELEW-Rutgers University, B.S., Mont- clair Stateg General Science. C. KILIAN--Uni- versity of Dubuque, B.S.g University of Wisconsin, Columbia University, M.S.g Montclair State, Woods' Hole Marine Biological Institute, Biology, Chemistry. P. NIELSEN -Rutgers University, BS Columbia, T.C., M.A.g Science. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT L. ANKER-Upsala College, A.B.g New York University, M.A.g Montclair State, Berlitz School of Languages, German, English II. E. FEIT- New jersey College for Women, B.A.g Latin I, II, III, IV. M. GRAHAM-Trinity College, B.A.g Columbia, T.C., M.A.g French. R. University, M.A.g Oxford Universityg English I, II. E. FARRELL-Trenton State, Columbia Univer- sityg Rutgers University, B.S., Ed.M.g English III, IV. L. HAITSCH-Upsala College, B.A.g New York University, M.A.g Eqglish IV, V. L. LINK- Montclair State Teachers College, B.A.g English III, Public Speaking. J. MULLER-Jersey City State Teachers, Montclair State, A.B.g English. E. MUNDY-Montclair State Teachers, A.B.g Eng- lish. an junfnfafion fo Our gommunified g g MATHEMATICS I. BONANNO-New Jersey College for Women, B.S.g Mathematics, English I. R. ELITHARP- St. Lawrence University, B.S.g Rutgers Universityg Mathematics. A. ELLIOTT-University of Ne- braska, B.S.g University of Colorado, M.S.g Colum- bia University, M.A.g Mathematics, Physics. O. SPARKES-Mansfield Stateg Rutgers University, B.S.g Penn State, Columbia University, Mathema- tics. H. JESSEN-West Chester State, Rutgers University, Mathematics. SECRETARY A. CORNELL-Rider College, Administration Secretary. H. KINDLE-Assistant Clerk to Ad- ministration. SOCIAL SCIENCES B. BOVERS-State Teachers College, Trenton, B.S.g Social Science. R. HERB-Lebanon Valley College, B.A., Penn State, Rutgers University, Ed.M.g U. S. History II. I. HUTTON-New Jersey College for Women, B.A.g World History. G. MICKETT-Rutgers University, Social Studies, Spelling. P. SCHMIDTCHEN-Rutgers Univer- sity, B.S., Ed.M.g American History.. P. WILSON -Seton Hall College, B.S.g Columbia, T.C., M.A.g World Geography. 5 ' 7 -', , - UQ , ,,.. .. . .,., if X . PS I I , ip . . tr..-1 , 5 I iff I .Fat U if M .,,.... ga. , . as 422. Q' ' .- I 5, f f ' s :f'mv:2,,,.. LIBRARIAN-SECRETARY TO PRINCIPAL F. DE VRIES-Newark State Normal, Rutgers University, B.S.Ed.g University of Michigan, M.A.Ed.g State Teachers, Trenton, B.L.S.g Librarian. M. LEIS-Secretary to Mt. Bragner. C. BACHA-American College of DePaul Uni- versity, Central Y. M. C. A. College, Rutgers Uni- versity, Physical Education, Health. E. CROWELL -Arnold College, B.S.P.E.g Rutgers University, B.S.E.g Physical Education, Health. G. HART- LAND-Arnold College, B.S.g New York Univer- sity, M.A.g Physical Education, Health. R. WEILER -New Jersey College for Women, B.S.g Physical Education, Health. 1 ,..' MEDICAL DEPARTMENT E. CURRIE-Monmouth Memorial ,I-Iospital, School of Nursing, Seton Hall, School Nurse. DR. WITMER-Penn State College, B.S.g Long Island College Hospital, M.D.g School Physician. unife cw one fo prepare KW oc greafer fufure 501' fke jir5f giglzf Mara e ere jo 7th GRADE geflwf 1 5 7th GRADE OFFICERS V.-. ' President ..................... William Frye Vice-President .. ...... Robert Breen Secretary .... .... C onstance Mills Treasurer .. . . . . .Carol Drake 8th GRADE OFFICERS President .............. Peter Li . . . . . . . . . . pp Vice-President .... ......... D onald Page Secretary ....... ..... R ichard Thompson Treasurer ...................... Anne Dunne 8 th G R A D E Cuooin men ML llflidomecl Wea! jriencii Wifsfw Qfsk V555 msn N cuss 9 : , si 4. ie 54-5 x 'j i Z M FRESHMAN OFFICERS ,fl ff. fy JN J QN President ................... William Groben 1 I4 I i ' j ,Q Vice-President ......,........ William Danitz .Q 'fx 2 N? Secretary ...... ....... B arbara Seifert KU iii ' X qi , 6 Treasurer . . . ...... Thomas Romeo it 'I s i N51 7 I 31 . 11 M 'Illicit gave 4 a gf-anal Qppoffunifg 1 .ffm 3 UI ff? ff 5 ff fix! ve, fii7f'55f 'if M - TAP . . . ,,,.-N Ggyg, ,ff , . . QW , A'32:.-fl! Pfif., -1f fs-ff V' f-xx gf Q S0 H0 0 E CLASS ,ff ,,,. 1 ,zwsffwf 'ffm 1 64145.55 y 4, fQd4i-if pfyfflg 4- Q-V .-, r-.1-Q, J. yr I, 1 N eh, 6 yh fr. 0554x3155 ,.., .Q ,zgviiv?3f?gvf4!fg'g,s 536 N , Aw' 4, me 4fZ4'?p45,1 Ziff' , QQJQQB ,Q QffW9e:6?'iff'7 - Q jp SOPHDNYGEQE OTJTECERS M Qyff 1?3f5j, Mff- KZ ' f ,f President .......... Robegi5fDiTh6s'1J' 'f gf? 5'Ti4Ef'i1' I Vice-President .... .......... W' iljfam Neely QD, 4' ' . wer-22 Secretary ....... . . . 4-fSf1san Grifiin A gi K Q If Y 01 Treasurer .... .... J ohm Hofer Eiigy ' QQ .: ,Y K A .t W x V '5 X 3 gy W If u I2 -ui v N 1 N A jo .jvlega maLe a .gzfonger Yflnclerdfanvhng Wafion JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR OFFICERS President ...................... john Wagner Secretary ....... .... H azel Smith Vice-President ..,. ...... H oward Toft Treasurer ...... .... J ohn Adamcyzk Room 28-Miss Link Room 25-Mr. Schmidtchen Room 24-Mr. Graham ROOIH 19-Miss Farrell Room is-Mr. Wagon Qu. Us K .A .f- L v Q- ' :fav -i isis ef f , earl go 4 st pla number o jokes from Puerto Blue Le Senior 1 SEPH AHEAR re: f i .fmlways nat e . . . th e 'try re arlcs NJ .re l lue Letter MZ jwnfjgefw' BARBARA ANDREW UBARBYH Witb u Jong in ber heart. Merry eyes . . . gay giggles . . charming voice. Band, Glee Club, Frencb Club, Senior Dance, Blue Letter, Burket- ball, Latin Club, Modern Dance ,QAM Cm!! 'LN'-U1f7+K4...J,, ALAN ANGER ALAN In every, gerture, dignity. Tall and clark . . . ballroom dan- cer . . . chivalry lives o Track. X N. I. , .UL I W wiv' NA YAYE- ol A 3N1CY' ' nce an Qnt ene ar J a . . . ancl ambition . . . t- gers' s. , Fre u , ue Letter, l l, . ., Burketball, S Du in Club, S dent G ivvunent. W l C i 19? El Q 2' l i HB TI i 4 T rule' zfe ir to make 1 burinep p ure, ami pleasure W 7 'Pi 2 9 . Bill b verQqlKAifp . . . al- T 3 avin .3.'4gOOd-ll lI11f5,:Q, . l T es Q if f '5 YNY j y ggarkggvdzl Blueibfiler, H 'Club, W ing, B'u.reb2zll, Kelley Ball, 1 B zlogr' Barb. Qf' l ELIZABETH BARRETT BETTY I have 4 beartxwitb room for every joy. , Baby blue eyes . . est the Sen' r six . . trer . e e nf, ee oot- ? rr l t dern W m . VERONICA BARTKOWECH RONNIE All tbe world? n stage. Carefree smile . .. . friendly ways yodeling as a future iiQWitifl'l ,WN 'ff' Mil fiiwllaflfl cg Gia- l , ci? , , , iii-55513 57 if. ,f 1 so X15 X 4 A PETER BECKER NC. IRDSALL- PETER ' ANcY A friend indeed. ' entl .fpeecb and beneyicent ' A crew cut . . . oh, so q 'et . . . of mind. zest for 'rplane boo st s ile . . . sincere friend . . l willi Q to help. C g Vue tter, Club, Band, Cl b .A. ., Jr.-Sr. Prom. ll' I I f ,fn 4 I I ' l M n ALBERT BERTHA EILEEN BREEN , HALBIEU HEILEENU Take me out to tbe b me. 'Joy beamx out from top to toe. Eyes reflect the sea . . . mischief . . . A n her merit . . . doing things Vanit a with Doris. Ioxtefs Club, Libra y Club, Hub , ! , VV Handsome hero . jo his . job b l ' 'F ul MARION BERT A - Wbat.roeuer tbgfvsand detb to '40, do it with t ' 'g t. if jW ity4 . live eyekfl' . , . instincg' fqx ' e . - Hub Club, Bafketb , Tumbli g, ,fd Blue L?tter, Junzor Dan , re- ball, Valley Ball. ' uf' ,M 1 of CAR ELER CARL ffl! J axant Jnzile a nin way rains of qQe greea l disposi My ' 1 Tranquil pre n . n- Blue Le er. ,,5j,,,f M592 flub, Hall Patrol od rn Dance, 'enior Dance. D. LILLIAN BRUN HBABESH Eye: ax starr of twilight fair. Hood looks . . . :ops ar rwirling . . always takes the long way tzn Club, French Club, Turnb- g, G.A.A., Basketball, Valley all, Modern Dance, Twirling, 'ri-Hy-Y. Ome. a . 77 DONALD BUCKELEW l'DON,' Figbt, team, fight. Black crew cur I . . never a care . . dark, good looks. farxity Club, Varfity Football, Ir. Dance, Sopb. Dance, lr,-Sr. Prom, Iall Patrol. gli LL' V V . - -- L -Y ' amen gag Q is Q 1 Q3 5 Q., ea. if-aging, magna i -- k Q gg Q 'gg gg s ,: JERRY BUCKLEY UCREEPERU He was ever precise in promise keeping. Dark, dark eyes . . . sly side re- marks . . . big rnn in the film world. Visual Aids, Service Club, New- man Valley Boys. Z1fiM ? -My. f ROBERT BUNKER UBOBH Happy, carefree, always gay. Crisp brown waves . . . a friendly hello . . . with Don. Safety Patrol, Visual Aids. .ill A fllfnr CHARLES CANARY HTVVEETH talk. o was r . . . enchanting s ' s . . 'eve ' tence w 'Do . i Fl Th he,will talk! H ow he will llm So ., All n r. Dances, Pr , e x w resh BARBARA CARTWRIGHT UBARBYH A heart that is but only gay. Sunlit waves . . . perpetual motion . . . that far away look. Freshman, Soph., jr. Dance, Blue Letter, Bulldogs' Bark, Latin Club. HELEN CHAPMAN l'HELEN I would rather be small and shinAe,f'fhan large and cast a v ,V shadow. . , ell' groomed waves . . . knack ily, for' knitting . . . quiet charm. J' if i,1f,jesh.,- Soph., jr. Dance, fr.-Sr. Q' KPQWQ? Senior Dance. f S 752.5 fl, 2' sf' , ,l N- .' -xy' Xl JANET CHODAK HJANETH Say what you please, I shall not change my mind. Smilin' eyes . . . decided opinions . . . eye for specs. Hostess Club, Volley Ball, Basket- ball, Baseball. zz f-H wart' Qv'e ' CAROL CHRISTENSEN UCI-IRISH Elegant as simplicity, sweet as a tune. Tall and stately . . . angelic clis- guise . . . baby, it's cole out- side. Safety Patrol, Modern Dancing, G.A.A., French Club, Glee Club, Blue Letter. THOMAS CLARK TOM A friend to all. Slow smiles . . . never in a rush . . . the Yankees forever. Baseball. I : U, t at Q , Z? . iff b een H 'fe' ,133 , :SE . .gd L fi ' A , 5715? 7 , fp? ' fail' 757-51 DONALD CLAUSEN l'DON,' To bim anger is unknown. Angelic look . . . man of a few words . . . always likeable. DAVID COLE DAVE Young in limbs, in judgme old. Animated expressions . tive . . . only one 4 caro1. Football, Track, Glee Clu ro- jector Club, ,ZH Pffoln. l . M l JOHN COMISKEY UJACK.. Q To be gay is tbe only way. X Wicked winks . . . riotous humor ' . . . a pretty junior. Ir.-Sr. Prom, Hall Patrol, Blue X Letter, Safety Patrol. leaf' lf!! all fowl WM JANE COOPER JANE Her voice wa: ever Joft and low. Attractive dark eyes . . . a Metu- chen lass . . . nice gal. Hub Club, Pep Club, Barbetball, Tumbling, Blue Le er, Bulldogs' Bark. We WW MARGARET CORNELL MAISEY', Ar merry ar the day is long. Jet black bangs . . . can laugh a class away . . . hoppin' around like a bunny. Blue Letter, Footligbters, Latin Club, Modern Dance, Tri-Hi-Y, Band, G. A. A. ROY D'ANDRADE ROY None but bimself can be bi: parallel. Collegiate ways . . . sarcastic quips . . . always the ladies' man. Batbetball, Footligbterr, Hall Pa- trol, Iunior Dance. LOUIS DIERIN G Louie Wby, tben the world? mine oyJter. Tall and blond . . . eligible bache- lor . . . that certain car. Band, Hall Patrol, fr.-Sr. Prom. JANE DORAN UJANEH A merry beart mabetb a cheerful countenance? Blond halo . . . sparkling dispo- sition . . . a well-dressed man. Horten' Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Patrol, Glee Club, Blue Letter, Modern Dance. . j ,Y af- , - ' 4.4222 Lt1fJ'.:1'1-i - JO! 5,.g,,Ql:2. ,pencil nftclfbffz- 'JK' 'V D Ifgfi '75 ef we Zeeai it-2-Lv 1023-.aa-ale ,jf Xai he I uh 'L' . GBA 'fl TX ! XL a an a n nee d-:mT.1ii ' Q 2 THOMAS DOVER TOM Life if a jen? and all tblrzgx .rbow it. Peppy personality . . . mischie- vous ways . . . terrific on those drums. Band, Ir.-Sr. Prom, Hall Patrol, Boyx' Glee Club, Basketball. ,f y m rom m . My A f Z H H I N, It D in' imples . . frequen lus . . . , Joh V vgl e ett , ull o , 1 l X ark cz? 51 1 , 'Eff 1 W X, 9 K' If ' ARNOLD EDWARDS NED.. There if no great genius' without a touch of fun. Mysterious eyes . . . devilish classroom antics . . . likely to succeed. Library Club, Visual Ed., Band, Safety Patrol. . 4 .f, 1' 4 EQWA EN TLE A zmz m' ref, ful ' ' ins rn ea Ways Y O games 30 Bareball, ozball ljwblw 651. v WM ' .L 'L I L A 'it I5- . 2222 A4 2 . fix.. L .- ' L1 ZS--'fe A- 1r 1 4minat mlm? ' 'T' ,LL L 'iii V. I it iv 'T --1 .4g'11.,,.,.. mf EDYTHE GOTCH EDEY Pretty ur tbe picture: :be paintrf' Eyes that dream . . . fleeting smiles . . . artistic talent without temperament. Glee Club, Latin Club, Blue Let- ter, Bulldogr' Bark, Footligbterr, German Club 1, German Club 2, Modern Dance. JOAN GROBEN JOAN And bad a face like a ble,f5ing. Baby face . . . makes the bull- dog bark . . . vivacious ways. Bulldogr' Bark, Glee Club, Motl- ern Daneing, G. A. A., Hull Patrol, Blue Letter, Ir.-Sr. Prom, Tri-y, Latin Club. I I K, D G AEW f Good tb' gr o tbore wbo - nting e ey s . a jok o e asio . . . wit E I . . o e ief b Ho err Clu , Blue tt Library Club, Bulldogs' ark, lr.-Sr. Prom. JOH RM Thy yr .z tb ayr of an ne rn ' L g and lean eba V lub . . h h' et mo tx.. eav' s - rly e da F all, , , Li rary Ger a Clu I , u N t 'tl Stamp , K ior . X ...W H' 0 J' 1' ,Ili ltllifgl, W C . U L EW in P HELEN HEISLER HELEN Sweet ar tbe Jang :be ringxf' Curly titian locks . . . dramatic gestures . . . with Helene and Sonny. Bulldogs' Burk, Horteu Club, Ir.-Sr. Prom, Sopb Dance, Ir. JOHN R ...IO ,. beer up, tbe orrt ir yet 0 e. fl Cheouoo ook. It atie . . . t al in er . Bdiib KVA Cl rm ffl' M 1 OMAS ROB' R0 0 f 1 orn :bal the y g fma bee u ' San op L, wita hu qr N A, oy.. ure a Y Xwrnan - Xey X gk? Xt J XQ X Ambition know: no re.rt. teudlz is indeed a virtue. . .VY . Ju., V, Y , W if nm . - - V. .74 ,. , . f --M rf ....,: ' . 4 W F L QQ- We fa-S2 -S?f T v--V V cg .- , E ea' T 1 W- .-::F:i-,lflgl-se R. 5 griijw i If i' EQ ,gifilf 4324 - if 'im el Vw kiqit 'it' S.. .PH '53, - .fPJ'fg7fW 1' Tlifiwcg R' ' f ff. V 019 JBA L LAN CHIEH HUANG ji N NANCY i yet irr Jtrary-5? One thing i.r forever good, thi ' 'That one thing ir Juccersf' Neamf curled clcs . . ll sant China doll . . . good natured . . . smil . . ' oy nner. sincere friend. Hu C u , Pe ub, Blue Let- , Senior n . L L JOHN HILL - ' NT JACK ,fl G1E Strong good looks . . . worldly manner . . . true to South River. Football, Bareball, Barketbull, Varxity Club. Student Gov't, Blue Letter, Latin Club, Vis. Ed. Club. JEANETTE HODGES HJEANETTEN Tall and .ftately :he .rtantls . . . Slender and trim . . . serious worker . . . seen with Bea. Glee Club, Barketball, G. A. A. Pep Club, Hall Patrol, P. and S. Club. SHIRLEY HOWES HSHIRLU FrieutlJhip ix a .rhelteriug tr .' Rosy cheeks . . . is inc Hub lub S ans - Freckles.-galore . . . talented gal I . . twirling and talking. ,y irliug, Middionettef, Foot- ! tghterx, Hub lub, Blue Letter, Glee Clukb Footlighterx, Ir. JERALDINE HURLEY JERRY If you would be loved, love and be lovable. Blond pageboy . . . constant chat- ting . . . man from South River. Glee Club, Hub Club, Blue Letter. EVELY i IRVINE ..Ev .. l want bu t ailrie . Soft, sim 'ly ' s . et and . .1 I friendl f . pleasan anner. Hub K , Blue L er. 1 Wei W l G R as t st Que D We ESX R-37 ' , 3521- A ,,, , 'Y Q.,,, kg, 2 E. .. .Q . 5 wifi E: f' . . 3:i i . n 'iT,fi ii'i' 9-Zigi . gf P e Si Q . - .. S R- E. E ,E Ut- f .ss . . D f' '73,-fi M53 la' 'P 'A 'J -- TI' 4 ' iff' D ' ' - Riff- 'QD N V r, , , X A ,gr ,-- I H '- '- ' - , f , W , , 1 ' f AN H f ELAINE JORGENSEN ELAINE he gl I in yj' Surely the .rtarf are images smui A. . . of f . .'. of 10116- 1-Wil-ling Little girl manner . . . frivolous irlingylf ar? r.-Sr. Prom. left W JOYCE JENS '- JOYCE I A merry heart oe.r a e day. Long, long las . returning f smile . . . ft y a u' - way. W ., E Blue Letter, Fresh a ane Soph. Dance. l Of' R ROGER JOHNSON HROGEH A strong will, a .r nal i 94111- 1 Big and .br y . . o ' g,for ' a t . . . her' Football, r , Varsity Eub, Student ernment, German ALICE CE - Sb ' f quiet isp tion. s l . . . fri y to all . . Lill' my Hirtations . . . with the gang. G. A, A., Latin Club, Ir. Dance, Blue Letter, Pep Club, Frexbman Dance. I ,J GEORGE KNAPP I GEORGE l', f Wbat .rbould a man do but be ff' an athlete. Smile for everyone . . . wise- cracks . . . arguing with Doris in history. Football, Baxketball, Sopb. Dance, Ljlr. Dance, Ir.-Sr. Prom. ll ,Ji v l 3 VIRGWI .ffilall r y ppp G gg i -- tt Shy f l ... es . . . 1-'ln . - mm ial asses. I tter, gg Clu i G. A. A. :gif 1. Tu 1.1 , g, , l i 4 lylf LOUIS KOVACH HLOUIEH Never trouble trouble, till trouble troublex you. Radiant smiles . . . liked by all . . . witty comments. 21 a E -H he 5 fu. fl k.:T.:f'ng Y .. . e X exch :fiat ' Q Q gg . I 4 ...lk 1. V 1 4 if 757 31 Ll IA ' A I IAN Even tho quiet am here. S a tir g. .consci ntious . es . . fr if fl . Vlw ETTA MARIE LANGMAACK HPENNYU Winning her way with extreme gentleneuf' Diminutive damsel . . . quiet' manner . . . lovely clothes. Banil. EDWARD LARSON EDDIE l'm juxt a Jhy guy. Tan hair . . . silence is golden . . . quiet laughte Band. , Mahi .ia ,Z , f' ' V - 'Ji G.A. A., ' Ba: , Cheerleadingf Bl Letter, Track. Wt MSE? tl K- jf l n x HOWARD LIMOLI HOWARD The world hnowx nothing of its greatext men. Slick, dark hair . . . genius in- cogniro . . . flannel shirt. NELSON LONG RED 1 Jhall he without a care. f- op . . . chum for M.H.S. Yes, sir, rhat's my baby. i .ll Patrol, Cheerl ' g, Track, V, itxClX. ft ll if WW 1 , -. lt it K 74 I W ii X RUTH LONG RUTH She breathe.: indirfitlualityf' Golden glints in her hair . . . unlimited sophistication . . . her college man. German Club, Jr. Dance, Hall Patrol, Valley Ball, Blue Letter. eb s D' s A A A e if . me my ,f , 'A' ' Fl L4-L ll Kish-. I l 422.291 . at l ll s at lil: ... M A2155 :Jig ' ju E Ev E tx: Ai . D. g, ,V im ii! nf :fi-on G. GEF 1 gg,-W , T: Y V i Y i-L L K. T533 1,41 vfl: tha , .i5',gP.i5.1-'wgilil BERNICE MAGYAR BEATRICE MCRAE UBERNIEH HBEAH Good thing! come in Jmdll Laugh and the world laugh: packages. with you. Trim figure . . . pleasant dispo- sition . . . passion for Paul. Basketball, Volley Ball, Tum- bling, G. A. A., Baxeball, Ir. Dance. Her jr.-Sr. G. ijvtffwifvl NEIL MANGARELLA NEIL Truly a man of dixti tion. Smooth dark hair . . . t e dis- tinc e glass . .i ont of ir t s. Al . la R ARSICANO HLIARLEN V, Her ey Jof an 6' 164I e dey. Roseb mouth smile . walked ue Letter, brary Cl , Dance. I rf Very tall and slim . . . some sense of humor . . . jumpin' iive Pep Club, Glee Club, Foot lighten, Hall Patrol . POLLYAN N MELKO UPOLLYH Nothing g7'Edf Wd! 91767 achieved without enthuxiaxm. I . . Ch eerleader, hair . . . athletic abil driving that car. Modern Dance G. A .A., Glee Club, French Club jr.-Sf. Prom, Tri-Hi-Y. GLADYS METZGER HGLADYSU Thoughtleu of beauty, :he war beauty'J self. Nearly arranged hair-do . . . ways a question . . . no one like her Pete. Footlighten, Glee Club, Mid dionetter, Soph. Dance. JOHN MEYERS JOHN A man? man in all wayx. Tall, dark and handsome . . mind of his own . . . that at ra . . ctive smile. Vanity Club f r- f Y - gf- ',,4':'!q:..'.unu. ', Y-5 Q-QS.. P H - fi' . QS Ili -' -r r '. x- fide: ., . ,Q--L: ,ox llffetlxf Mn' -V 1 , , . - - ' V . -3 1 .vjlmbgbg-1: 1. h Ups lf- 4 . ' , I ' V 1.x 'O U N' 'E 'N I i X r ..'w , V -V .,.',- A 31 x x. V .hs i . 3 A W. Q , ,. .11 ,t lb- 15: AAN .Sir Zfiggfb -i.,A J -B we in V x -libwzar mn qxi.S .r, k.y,5,, Y S nl.-I E3 : l s it-.nge Ax Q .-:4-ggi , -' '-'il Z ,,- - .1 W -ar.: .Ft ' Y STANLEY MILLER USTAN., Hi: wit invite: you by hir loohr to tome. Strawberry blond hair . . . hearty laughter . . . decided opinions. Hall Patrol, Football, Barhetball, Glee Club. E O ntl 1 htfully lb rea xr. fu ' :. ' c as B seball V 5 ity X Bul 1 gr' ark, Boyr' Glee ub it N .3 'i 'fir , y . .- ,f ff 1 1: Q.. v R ML , it Al Lg' '. ...,l1t.- fe , ,' rv An lu S Pre: of ' .-' u i t , - ru l . f , f c , Foot ighterr, Football. A IS I O . would dr h 0 52 1 and hav u love. mie Always a s n faithful friendsh' in her heart. Blue Lette lldogr man Clu , arhetball, Ger- Ba ball, Ir.-Sr. Prom, Hoxters ' egirlature. DORIS MUNDY NDOT.. Get thee behind me, Satan. ischievous smile . . . fun and fancw . . . always Bob bin aro d. Club, ibrary Qb, Blue ein , I .4 . , Fre:h ance , Safag P ol, Modern g r Ir. , s pal Batch, l l 1 l 1 1 4 1 hir own l 1 quiet dis- s neighbor. FLOYD NEEDHAM CHEATUM Seldom he frowm. Ever present grin . . . carefree as the breeze . . . our football , hero. Football, Bareball, Hall Patrol, Jr.-Sr. Prom, Vanity Club, Jr. Dance, Sr. Dance. P EN NEGRON, JR. ' STEVE W b the devil have all he fun. , ark es and ebony hair . . . h e boisterousness . . nty of personality. Football, Track, Boyr' Glee Club, Modern ee, Hall Patrol, Varsity , Blu Letter, Legit- latu e, . fr.-Sr. Dance. vfflk- Q . Y' .kjf-f.e.,2 L 1'4 V' f ' ffQ,'t.f.4lf'l'- V! I 'O awww: Q 'QC ' ' ' H . , G I 1 ' lI Q, fini! A-4' , ss f- ,A W ' t we eww M f it we , W , E ft f TI'f3T'j?,- N-qu' I r .H 1 E C e+:r.,:. 'g fi .1 ,Hg TSl3lwz7 Jfl, p , ...fllggg , - , H1 ,rs P ROBERT ORLICK ELAINE PERDUE BOB ELAINE He who exert: bimfelf Merrily, merrily Jball l live unnecenarily if a fool. now. Sky-blue eyes and wavy hair . . . quick quips . . . Hometown Frolics. LAWRENCE PAFFENDORF LARRY He who tread: :oftly goer fartlaextf' Sun blond hair . . . always car- rying a trumpet case . . . seen with Gene. German Clu yr' Glee Cl b, Band. Ngegvvfi 02012. -Jef C' RICHARD PAPE DICK The man tbat blurhex it not a brute. Tall as a tree . . . pleasant smile on his face . . . totin' the tuba. Band, lee Club, All-St te Ba , My Ol 0 W V , AGNES PARNEG AGGIE A friendly rmile, a plearant manner. Big, brown eyes . . . kid from Brooklyn . . . the green Olds- mobile. Ho.rte:.r Club, Valley Ball, Bare- ball, Barketball, Tumbling. , QU? 1flQiL,.fL-vef '- 1 ' E' 'Yi U, J X-Wet W we gf? E 'I lg,,lxiXF.,14.a-AA Cute as a button . . . always on the go . . . a Morbit future. Sopb. Dance, junior Dance, Ir.-Sr. Dance, Hall Patrol. HELEN PLATT - HELEN Her cbarmr strike the .fight and ber merit winr the mul. Golden blond hair . . Q nearer than neat . . . Bill, now and forever. Sopb. Dance, Footligbters. ROBERT POLHEMUS ..BOB,. I'rn afraid, l'm naturally quiet. Dreamy-eyed . . . never in a hurry . . . always at the jr.-Sr. Prom. NADINE POOLE NAn1NE A good heart ir better than all the bead! in tbe world. Sparkling, dark eyes . . . eifer- vescent personality . . . her man, Don. Hub Club, Blue Letter, Library Club, Barketball, jr.-Sr. Prom, Sopb. Dance. dis 'O' ii F A 'C yril I- 4 Vx nun f H Ill fi'i,, va ,..., . A , , an ,. v E54 K .. A. ,.-mme-.- f H , ,ag . V: .-. I ' --l- .. ,f,1x..4-ft.: -. '- - I1 V v . Y ' -fi. --' P i g, ' . f 'il .Wh-mar-.-,,,,,,, Y, - .V Y ., W ,HL it 4 1' N FA H ' S D x .S E 9 7 1 N. FQ, ' Qs llsull 9 ' urs... gg X 4: J ll: f , E ' ' . uk , Q ll av ,wr QVXOUISE PQPPJVITCH am a friend to all.f' Lots 6 fun . . flu Eheon at fx, Da fcrds . . . terrific? twirling. 5 ' 'T' 'ling, Hall lfitvol, Blue Let- FfeMh ub, lbatin Club, oph. Dan , jr. Dance. 51+ DOROTHY RALEIGH DOT', A pleasant smile, a quiet way. Tall and slim . . . peaceful per- sonality . . . dreams of jerry. Latin Club, French Club, Hall Patrol, G. A. A., Pep Club. , EUGENE REGITZ UGENEU Music makes the soul of man. Horn rimmed glasses . . . day- dreaming in classes . . . frequent trips to Pa. Band, Latin Club, Glee Club. ROBERT REICK Bon Men of few words are the best men. Little man with a crew cut . . . exceptionally easy-oing . . . quiet wit. Basketball. 26 1 .W f rl' BERNIECE REMLEY UNIECIEH A charming girl is above all ranks. If Lovely as a dayfin jur1,gg. . . with Edey .,,Ea'l'if5tliei,1H3el41rt the IH.. Marines, 'el J, Q ffi V, 5-3ih? qfLletter, Jr.QSf Prorrfnffr. tv ance,,'Soph. Dante, Frefhrnan 'YDanae. p ,..4 V Ii LF ' . H Y, ' , ,P-F' . , I 5 If ,K CAROLEE REYNOLDS REYN She is as good as she is fair. Petite prettiness . . . dreamy solitude . . . co-eds on Saturday night. Cheerleader, Basketball, Baseball, Glee Club, G. A. A., French Club. ROSEMARIE RIGGS ..R0,, She that is slow to anger is better than mighty. Curly dark hair . . . pleasant smiles . . . Dot's pal. Hostess Club, Blue Letter, Bull- dogs' Bark, Hub Club. f . fflfl f-ff' . P - af' THONY ROMEO .. N ,. ' he wor on s a lover oal tel shirts Hitt and lmg xx -A Q I . . re ' Lg - ' . W V Football, ' fb. Danc n all, i ase Modern if t- QQ, 0' SU ' J BSJXX - -- -H n , , 11:14 . f- ,-,, - , , ii 1 X Q, - ' , , -ar , - 1 I ' ' , t, r vt - - : , . fe QmZ: k,4?,A 1aEl7?l.ail.lii lliifl22il.'EliEsI2P2l?Z3l t ' 'L ESA B.. g Mtg- I i it ii F 'T i v -Ls 'il I .t . ,G ,,e, 1V.v. ,.:1??-'Saga 'fiiiik-1,i' A - 34 Q- W , 1-L.:.-1.,f-, tg .. ,gin . n .wf'v3is'L .sag ug'- 'f wY'2. ' - -1 -e C' -' 'v, gf- 3!7SL .. ., A,.. ..'.ff1':fff 11.121 , DOROTHY RULE LEONA SHULMAN DOT LEE Sugar and .rpice and everything f The mildew manner, the nice. rnildert heart. Cute as can be . . . personality V Sparkling eyes . . . sincere friend- and pep . . - never 2- Claw-1655 liness . . . working at the cleaners. occasion. g Bulldog! Bark. Cheerleading, Latin Club, Blue - Letter, G. AX1., Hall Pgrfiz 0,4 ' Footlighcrfyr- l vol' ' l , - 'fb R! .ff f l 1 M is ' ' yi LOYWJ U ROBERT SCHMID ARMELLA SLISKY HBOBH ARMELLA Good humor it alwayr a A bottomlen' rtill of energy. Moten. Vim, vigor and vitality . . . Navy surplus . . . a pleasant dis- superi at sports . . . Bonham- position . . . clear blue eyes. f t9w 1 - Lf f ue Letter, Barketball, G7iA.A? W ffm ' lf -'i 7 ,f by W W WMF n - Vx. 1 A ' .fl .f ei g ewwr A EDWIN SCHUSTER FRANCES SORGENTO ED A light heart liver long. Her dancing it the envy of the Full tranquillity . . . Oak Tree gods. boy . . . sixth period clock Nice personality . . . takes de- watcher. light in dancing . . . Home Ec. I- V- Fvvlbdll- cl sses galore. b ub, X. . Blue Let- ' r F otligh' u zlogr' Bark, oil ling, ern Dancing. t ah My I PHYLLIS SHOOBRIDGE BERNICE STALLINGS PI-IYLH BERN1cB I'll argue with you, but, l'm. On plearure .rhe war bent. right. Carefree chuckles . . . never noiseless . . . with Bea. Footlighterr, Girlf Barketball, Library Club, Horterr Club. Self possessed . . . designing dreams . . . lunch in y hall Modern Dancing and, Gl Club, otligh J, B e l, Senior r 0 iff . i.fj?QlflQiri H 1 if , he ' I fr ' I - -- f -W P .auifw - v--nn-ff A -nr ff ', 'I 5 'bin . .CT JF' -if ' gina A21 ,' '- 3 V- - R .ef girlie is 4 E he t .Qs t -- - -' af- ., E ,Msgs -ef ,Vg K, Q Q : mf E E' Y1?423? f A ,' r - . Ai, -- F Khfah - tb I X r . 1 Uxig i4'f l eh,--,Q 1 vi, nv 5 ' E E - K X JN --1 . 1 e t M737 - 11 ' -. fx -1--TJ Q 15- ' 1'E ,:'t: ., ' Pi'-F f-1-Z' .:fi..- iii-Se. 'Vx' J ' w 4 ' f Y -A' A- A' H- Y V ' 1 ' - ' 5 ' ' s'-F 41:11, HMDMLM- H ,Ii , ELIZABETH SUSSICK BETTY BEVERLY STEWART UBEV.. Why :peak when there is nothing to ray. Serious expression . . . sweet shyness . . . pleasant smiles. Basketball, Blue Letter, G. A. A. GLMJM, She was euer fair, never proud, Honey-colored liair . . . gentle shyness . . . always dressed. maya? l STILLWAGGON JOHN TAUSCHER W HJOPHNTI' l hz: due To .ray he if qniet it an I -1 the understatement. didA't Tall and blond . . . fond of sports . . . Yea! Yankees. F0 tball - . le ell I jj, 2 .J, F, , il .9 Q s RE LADYS TEN UGLADYS' l .ryf of rit the month ' f dy- r l ye . . . gayety , a r . . to M. H. S. 1 .. G Cl H b Club, 'e ior x , ance. 1' Let- 1 79 gl I J l J U I, ff kj 1 28, 3' ANDREW STRICKER FRANCIS TONER ANDY NBUTCI-I No one if wire enough by 'Hi.f reasoning if full of tricks. himfelff' Little boy at heart . . . adelit in Mild mannerisms . . . serene . . . athletics . . . a Newman Valley wit at will. , boy. Football, Baseball, Student Govt. ue eyes and blond hair . . . 'T ' 'qi' - . : --N E T be Ui' f L f W Iii E E Qi 2 2 2 E A . if sw f . Q-I We 'Q Q Q FEE!! vnu .fill lil! iff! L! X 71 5 xxixe ix xt X so YX BXY 7 WILLIALI1 VAITI ALLEN i . WALTER WOJCIECHOWSKI BILL K As pleasant as the day is long. Keen brown eyes . . . ambitious attitude . . . with Joe and Russ. Baseball, Football, Latin Club, Hall Patrol, Cabinet, Newman Valley Boys. ERNEST VARGA BUDDY Serious smiles and cheerful grins. Jolly joking . . . noontime race for an orange soda . . . that well groomed look. Glee Club, Modern Dancing, Hall Patrol, Band, Bulldogs Bark, Ir.-Sr. Prom. J HELEN VEREB HELEN Beauty lives with kindness. Warm brown eyes . . . attractively' attited . . . strolling with Johnnie. Blue Letter, H ub Club, Library XQ. 'I OJIEH I e t ' a will, there's a way. t and n s ing . . . skilled in s till' Stu ent G ut., Football, Base- hall. 1 HELENE WUEST HELENE What I value most, there will my heart be. Sea blue eyes . . . abundance of intelligence . . . faithful friend- liness. jr.-Sr. Prom, Basketball, Hostess Club, German Club. FRANCIS ZUNINO Plz Wit and Wisdom are born with a man. Teasing smile . . . brainpower unlimited . . . hurrying to High- Club' land Park. Footbay, aseball, Basketball, Stamp Cl , sity C' b, Ger- man , t nt ncil. EDWARD WARGO JOHN BASH-E H ED . 'UOH H Be 'flow of long? dm! qmck A pleasant newcomer to our of ye' 1 school. smooth b own ' ' l 1 I Reading and talking . . . with nes f I ' ' ng' Bob and Peter . . . always a - ' l charming smile. pd ., I K W Owl is ,ft X R f . ,gf K emoriam A Memoriam To Norman McTigbe We, tbe Metncben I-Iigb Scbool Clan of 1950, bow our bead: in tribute to a departed member of our clan, Norman McTigbe. Tbere will alfwayx be a cberixbed memory of bi.: quiet, friendly manner. Altbongb be is gone from our midxt, be will live in our beart: and minds forever. 2 5 I M ' .AAJX 6 A Ccvve I QKBJ. nav-xr-Cl. fi rv' -VN V I i' 1 V fn '-if'-1V. L 'V V L . WS VW was-w V' ' -V 'L Ei-Sli' ::V WL EE! 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V,.VV5Vp5Vg: - V L - qv D ' ' VVVVV ifVi?f V VV,V VV i :A V ..AV f ! ff MV VW U C3 XV nife ua in lm 7 , mmm oftwlumtion STUDENT GOVERNMENT The aim of the Student Government is to promote better understanding between the stu- dents and the faculty. The following oflicers were chosen to run our government: President .................... Francis Zunino Vice President ..... ,. ..... John Wagner Secretary of State ....... .... R oger johnson Secretary of Interior ...... ....... R uth Long Secretary of the Treasury ........,. Jane Larson Secretary of Assemblies ........ Gladys Metzger Secretary of Activities ...... William Van Allen Attorney General .... ........ D avid Cole Recording Secretory ............. Nancy Ayers Chief Justice ..................... Iohn Hill The faculty advisers were Mr. Schmidtchen and Mt. Wilson. HALL AND SAFETY PATROL This year the Hall Patrol has managed to keep the trafhc in the halls running smoothly. David Cole acted as captain and Stanley Miller as lieutenant. Miss Reiner was the faculty adviser. LEGISLATURE The Legislature, presided over by john Wag- ner, has endeavored to keep the school constitution up-to-date and to make any amendments that are necessary. The legislators met every other Friday. Mrs. Hutton advised the group. MIDDIONETTES , The members of this club meet every Tues- l day at noon with their adviser, Miss Farrell. The 1 purpose of this group is to arrange for all types l of welfare programs. This year one of the major N activities was the making of stulfed toys for needy children at Christmas. I HUB CLUB The Hub, under the direction of Mrs. Swank, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month to create an interest in increasing speed and accuracy in typing. It is principally an organization of commercial students. Another purpose of the club is to foster a better under- standing of the peoples of the world through the nationalities of its own members. One of the main interests of the group is to enter the New Jersey State Typing Contest. President .................. Roremarie Riggs Vice-Preridem ........ .... D iane Shednick Recording Secretary ..... ...... L eoda Carte Correrponding Secretary . . . .... Muriel Kayren Trearurer .................... Armelln Slixky itt LATIN CLUB The Latin Club's purpose is to create an interest in the language and to plan trips to various places of worthwhile interest. The club's activities include taking trips to New York and producing Latin plays or skits by the club members. Dorothy Smith, Gregory Machyowsky and Katherine Dubni served as President, Vice-Presi- dent, Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. FRENCH CLUB This year the French Club has reorganized under the direction of Mr. Graham. Plans were underway to make a trip. The main purpose of the club is to learn more about the customs of France. The following oflicers were elected: President-Barbara Andrew, Vice-President-Jane Larsong Secretary - Jane Rowan, Treasurer - Robert Todt. GERMAN CLUB In order to maintain an interest in the Ger- man language and to become acquainted with the customs of Germany, this group meets in Room 29 the last Wednesday of the month. Among the activities are taking trips to New York, producing a German play and having guest speakers at their meetings. The officers are, Helene Wuest, Presi- dent, Scotty Ruigh, Vice-Presidentg Daniel Hahl, Treasurer, Carolee Reynolds, Secretary. 2551554 BULLDOCFS BARK The Bulldog's Bark has seen its first full year. It has been successfully revived by Miss Anker for the purpose of informing the stu- dents of the activities in and around the school. A tesr at the end of a journalism course deter- mines the staff members. The editorial staff was headed by joan Groben, and Joe Wernik headed the business staff. Mrs. Dralle was the business adviser. EIGHT BALL SOCIETY This club was organized for the purpose of assigning odd jobs to different students in the homeroom of Mrs. lessen. Their activities consist largely of parties in the homeroom. The officers are President--Robert Nastanovichg Vice-President-Nancy Crawford, Treasurer - Morty Wernikg Secretary - Robert Graulick. 34 HOSTESS CLUB The Hostess Club, of recent origin, desires to aid other organizations in planning parties and giving assistance to the needy. One of their ac- tivities was a visit to the Westheld Polio Home, where gifts were presented to the children. The ofiicers are: President-Helene Wuestg Vice-Presi- dent-Sonia Morrisg Secretary-Helen Heislerg Treasurer-Carol Meeker. Miss Kramer was the adviser. CARVING CLUB Under the guidance of Mr. Larson, a new club has been organized this year. The Carv- ing Club attempts to interest students in carv- ing figures from wood. This year's officers were President, Elwood Van Siceg Vice President, James Wilkinson and Secretary-Treasurer, john Semonish. - STAMP CLUB The Stamp Club, under the direction of Mr. Marcason was organized again this year. It pro- motes stamp collecting as a hobby, not from a hnancial standpoint. Officers for the year were as follows: Presi- dent, Eleanor Ritter, Vice-President, Anne Auder- song Secretary-Treasurer, Larry Kaplowitz. VIS-ED CLUB To learn to operate the visual aid equip- ment is the main goal of the Vis-Ed Club. Mr. Nielsen is the director. The officers are Presi- dent, Arnold Edwardsg Vice-President, john Aureluisg Secretary, Barbara Ayers, Treasurer, Rudy Ruckertg Jerry Buckley is the student director. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club is different from all the other clubs at Metuchen High School in that it has no oflicers. It endeavors to improve the library by keeping all the books, pamphlets, and pictures in order. Members also have assigned periods when they take charge of the circulation. Beside its activities in school, the club be- longs to the New Jersey School Library Councils Association and attended both the fall and spring meetings held at New Brunswick High School and Trenton State Teachers College respectively. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is composed of lettermen from our varsity athletic teams. The aim of the club is to further the cause of athletics by in- stilling the spirit and interest of sports in the student body. 'Ihis year the club held the annual Varsity Club Dance to raise funds for the varsity jackets. The faculty advisers for the club were Mr. Bacha and Mr. Hartland. Ken Morris, John Meyers and Steve Negron served in the offices of President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer respectively. FOOTLIGHTERS 5 FOOTLIGI-ITERS The dramatic society of Metuchen High School aids in the development of better speech and stage work among its members. On their traditional play night of December 9, the Footlighters presented three one-act plays, which were, Which Is The Way To Boston, Happy Journey, and Question of Figures. Lillian Brune, Polly Melko, Karen Nissen 1 and Joe Wernik served in the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer respec- tively. Miss Link was the adviser. 3 s ? BAND The band, under the direction of Mr. Atkinson and under the leadership of Doris Riddle, drum majorette, has had an active year playing for all our assemblies, football games and for both the Halloween and Memorial Day par- ades. The highlight of the year was the annual Spring Music Festival. The officers elected were Nancy Ayers, Presidentg Joe Wernik, Vice- Presidentg Kenneth Andrew, Secretary- Librariang Richard Pape, Treasurer. TXWIRLERS The rwirlers have not only led the band, but they have also performed at the football games, pep rallies and an- nual spring concert. The group performs under rhe direction of Doris Riddle, drum majorette, and Lillian Brune, head twirler. Mr. Atkinson is their faculty adviser. GLEE CLUB The main activities of the glee clubs are preparing for the Christmas Pageant and exchange assemblies and giving the spring concert. The ofiicers of the Girls' Glee Club are: President- Barbara Andrewg Librarian-Carol Murphyg Sec- retary-Dorothy Smith . . . Boys' Glee Club-President, Steve Negrong Librar- ian-Edward Dunneg Secretary, Richard Pape. BLUE LETTER SQ.. BLUE LETTER STAFF General Faculty Adviser ......,. Miss L. Haitsch Editor-in-chief .................. Nancy Ayers Associate Editor ................ Sonia Morris Senior Write-ups Carol Murphy, Louise Pobovitch Faculty Write-ups .............. Doris Mundy Club Write-ups ...... Adviser-Miss F. deVries, Carol Christensen, Barbara Andrew, Betty Barrett, Helen Heisler, Beverly Stewart Sports Write-ups ...... Jack Hill, Stanley Miller, Margie Schenck Photography ...... George Pearse, Brook Painter Art Staff-Faculty Adviser ......... Miss Reiner Editor ..... Jane Larson, Edythe Gotch, Bob Todt COLLECTORS Margery Adlington, joseph Ahearn, Roberta Barath, Marion Bertha, Carl Bieler, Nancy Bird- sall, Eileen Breen, Charles Canary, Helen Chap- man, Jane Cooper, jane Doran, Beverly Drake, Doris Hector, Jean Hill, Margaret Hunt, Jeraldine Hurley, Evelyn Irvine, jean janisch, Joyce Jensen, Alice jones, Etta Langmaack, Bernice Magyar, Marlene Marsicano, Stanley Miller, Agnes Parneg, Nadine Poole, Dorothy Raleigh, Bernice Remley, Rosemarie Riggs, Armella Slisky, Betty Sussick, Glayds Ten Eyck, Ernest Varga, Helen Vereb, TYPISTS: Dorothy Gryniak, Nancy Birdsall, Rose- marie Riggs, Virginia Kneisel. BUSINESS STAFF Mrs. Mildred Swank ........... Faculty Adviser Dorothy Gryniak ............ Business Manager Virginia Kneisel .......... Collection Manager jack Comiskey .... Assistant Collection Manager John Meyers ...... Assistant Collection Manager inn... ,.,.,r..mem , , our fifrengflz ana! ALi!! feack ua fo comgine frengfn, cfion an lamworl Wane a , Wm .A m., . ,. ,,.L, mm,: .m,. i . f, m,,A ., 1- it- if iv ff.. 'iwlviqf . Q- if-'m f .. 'I-5 21 3. . 'UV ..,, ,, . , . .F 1.5, Q:::e-sqft .. 'S 5 5' T, gf' K W,,.,3. .- .. .. .rn V. -tt. ,.., a a- ,... N-W hr t .. 7 -W -.e-W A ' ft-' wsef ' Q,-heme ' ,, ,r,,,.. ,,,. . 1 , I.: V , .g 1- ..,- i . New-A m ms?- WAWW X. gm ul ' M , it . M H s f - A f , , ' 'VV 'T .- 7 -.,-. i s if I st- Qwe- if-.E P M m,,, . A P9 E19 1 ' fi ' .33 5 'fe .m, iii 'KAA MQW g m .A ff . Q va .A 533,35 by Ni st., 41 . ,M iw ,N . saQ '3aa ,Q . T 1 Vg um! Q an. if I ,el N. ai.- . gist, . ,Q H ,. 'X '- . -l : H ' f fel? . 2 5 5 . - . V 1 t A 5 . 12 . .'- J ik. X- . is H- ll .V fgkgcg 51,55 mana? x 'QE 4'gE79i,- -A-s77f' .25 -a -' v .. . -, .-N - -' Vi' ,. '- ' if sf L . 1-sf . :.- .+1:f11. tw . .V V 1 '-,', 3, A p 3 ' or f' ' ' gf iv 1 , . - ' ,V . Q ,fa f '7' i r v . l . . , ,.., . X, tu 2 A A by p. 'Gt wif-sf z-s 'w get we ' fl 2uM ' .f1 -f ffl ffl ,J fizgiawwmsr w z -.f. est Mf tfftf Q!aa anna is ! E 5.3 ' A - sswsi-f . . . X, K 1 VARSITY FOOTBALL The Bulldogs opened the 1949 season with hopes for a successful year. An upset by Dunellen and a defeat by Sayreville marked the beginning of what seemed to be a sad year. However, the t X - it Q i as - . ' Blue and White showed that they were not com- Hs wb li IFF: pletely beaten and came back from a seven point W Q, 551' . .Civ deficit to whip Matawan 20-7. Clinton followed and bowed to the superior strength of the Bull- dogs. The third straight victory came when Metuchen defeated Atlantic Highlands, 25-13. A ...,,, ...., , ,V . few key men who were injured caused Metuchen some difficulty. In the remaining three tq., 5 i-T5 NI games, the Bulldogs fought hard, but appeared to have lost their bite. The season closed with a 3 and 5 record. w.,k..i A inning earn FOOTBALL Floyd Needham .Raw 1 l wt wi gi A , ,ww , t ,Q i ,N f ti t K at we . aa an - W.,-1, f Q.. . sz. ,J K f'-tl' mggfggafgag, My 4. . 9, - ,YKNM 'N X 1 5 W cz ,-A f , N e , ff f K ggi.-f 'K th 'Baia' .A Ms , ffx Q1 ,Keegan as 4 it ' 1 L 3 if ' MA t i tai? si Wife 4 3? Nl YL nf i ik EQ, was Q taxi et -te' gyms N it Q. sfjgz 5 1 1 wi get ,, , S KQV 4X l s R i 2 Roger Johnson Russell Stillwaggon Steve Negron, Jr. Francis Zunino Jack Balas Jack Hill Walter Wojciechowski George Knapp FRESHMAN FOOTBALL In 1949 Metuchen presented its first Freshman football team with Coach Buckelew at the helm. The squad was composed of-8th, 9th, and 10th graders who had had little or no previous football experience. The team played the first game on October 7. We lost 20-13 to the Linden Frosh. Next the team traveled to Scotch Plains where we defeated their team 7-6. Scotch Plains went ahead in the second quarter, but on a pass from Bob Regan to john I-Iofer the score was tied. Then Richie McCombs went over for the extra point. The Frosh met Highland Park but were de- feated 12-7. On October 28th they met South River and in a closely contested battle lost, 16-14. Last came New Brunswick where we suffered the only great defeat of the season 26-05 however, New Brunswick had been undefeated all season. Next year most of the members who play Freshman ball this year will probably move up to J. V. and Varsity positions. SCHEDULE Linden ...... . . .20 Metuchen .... . . . .13 Scotch Plains ........ 6 Metuchen . . . .. 7 Highland Park ....... 12 Metuchen .... . . . 6 South River . . . . .16 Metuchen .... . . . .14 Scotch Plains . . . .... 7 Metuchen .... . . . 6 New Brunswick ...... 26 Metuchen . . . . . . 0 Total ..... .... 8 7 46 ...M ,, I f 1. 3 ij ek i fr ,vpn Www ft Y , , 1.215952 if -. Q-M 4 - N ' vers' ' 5' , Yi.: ' -gf-vp, 1- .tie .sr John Meyers Francis Toner ,gn .Any giefcg Courf or ommunify MA Wwf LEFT TO RIGHT: John Hoops, Donald Ritter, Louis Borbely, Francis Zunino, Robert Daines, John Heller, John MacKenzie, Joe Masters, Robert Geczi, Arthur Kempf, Gene Meny, Donald Perkin. VARSITY BASKETBALL With Bob Geczi and joe Masters back from last year's first string and a seasoned team up from the J. V., Metuchen presented an array of cagers that proved to be hard to beat. After dropping the opener, the Bulldogs came back to defeat teams from Perth Amboy Vocational and the 'Trojans After dropping one to Jamesburg, they scored one of the biggest upsets of the season in beating Dunellen 51-50. In other games they defeated Perth Amboy Vocational again and New Brunswick Vocational. Two very close games with undefeated Sayreville almost enabled Metuchen to repeat the Dunellen surprise. At present, Bob Geczi is the leading scorer with 131 points. Frank Zunino is second with 88 and Joe Masters is third with 68. ma 3',,,eae,. Francis Zunmo John Heller Robert Geczi Date Dec. 16 20 2 1 jan. 6 10 15 17 20 24 27 Feb. 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 NSNJ Gene Meny VARSITY SCHEDULE Team Met Opp Place Perrh Amboy sf. Marys .. Perth Amboy Vocational . . Trojans ............... Jamesburg ........... Dunellen ............ Woodbridge ........... Perth Amboy Vocational . . Sayreville .............. New Brunswick Vocational Dunellen ..........,... Sayreville ....... Highland Park .......... St. Mary's .............. New Brunswick Vocational Jamesburg ............. Highland Park Woodbridge ........... Y W . , . M ,,,.,,,,.,, .. ,LN , BASEBALL The 1949 season proved to be the most suc- cessful for the Bulldogs since the return of base- ball to Metuchen High School. Although only three lettermen returned from the previous season, the team battled the odds against their success to end the season with a record of twelve wins and only three defeats. During the season Kenny Morris pitched a brilliant no-hit shutout over Scotch Plains. joe Karabinchak led the hurling depart- ment with six wins, and Al Bertha followed with three. Johnny Kasharian captured the batting laurels. GOLF The Golf team enjoyed a successful season, rating ninth at the State Meet. They won over Rahway, Scotch Plains, Rutgers Prep and Cran- ford losing only once to North Plainfield. The members were as follows: Captain, Alfred Car- avella, Vincent Aurelio, Edgar Dunne, William McLeod, Phil Doran and Richard Schmidt. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY This year the Metuchen High School track- men had a successful year. Coached by Mr, Wil- son, the team placed third at the Seton Hall and Penn one mile relays, fourth in the State Champion- ship and third in the County and Central jersey Championship Meets. The group defeated Rahway, Dunellen, Car- teret, Woodbridge and St. Peters, but lost to South River, Scotch Plains, and Highland Park in a dual competition. The Cross Country team defeated Westheld, New Brunswick, Seton Hall, Thomas Edison, Union, Freehold and Rahway. The team took third place in the Central Jersey Championships and third in the combined Groups I, II and III in the State Championships. In dual meets the Varsity won 7 and lost lg the J. V. won 5 and lost O. Co-Captains of the team were David Cole and Bob Murray. CHEERLEADERS This year our athletic teams were cheered on, win or lose, by twelve at- tractive cheerleaders The members of our very capable varsity squad were Betty Barrett, Ruth Frohm, Jane Larson, Pollyann Melko, Carolee Reynolds, and Dorothy Rule. During the football sea- son, the girls were joined by Charles Canary and Nelson Long, who added variety to the usual squad of girls. BASKETBALL The J. V. cheerleaders helped the varsity squad and also cheered at the J. V. games. The squad consisted of Betty Ellen Brown, Ann Larson, Ruth Melko, Shirley Peterson, Barbara Wal- lace, and Judy Youngfelt. Much to our regret, Judy had to leave us at the end of the football season. Tryouts were held and Mary Stokes was chosen to fill the vacancy. GJLA. One of the most popular sports among the girls is basketball, a sport which helps in the promotion of good sportsmanship and the development of sound minds and bodies along with a lot of clean fun. Coached by Miss Weiler, the teams are made up of seniors, juniors, sopho- mores, and freshmen, each team is headed by a manager. I -v. 1 l 22,1 5 I 'S 72 ' W' fEEf.,1wQMi Jw' , V J L i' - iii Q 1- A ow lnemonozf Legngd ow we oz unife ow one 49 OR P OLL X E, , fx 1 V, V, V U J- M Q9 Be-ost Likely T 5 St All- O Su !' Q MO5t AfOL1nd CCe2d F B f 5 in ' M P0Pul - , raflfji Oy Osr af ' ' -K S Zu ' -LAN ' I M C1-eat. - . I Cflue H1110 -L Owl '-F10dfhM0f- -- G- , 1: NiCeSI Pnbltious' - . I I IH Y Needh US I I I Nan wg 2 yt Most R efsonalit - - .Howard Liman? , Lillig AYCrS c N . I CSQI-V Y . I I ancis O11 I R I1 Bfu -I . 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R X R1 ' H 6 If 1 1 'M'ml1 A 7I, pI 'IIJEM . :lM'q'X 'H ' f W NF' WS 1 f X M Q-,, 'M' Z T fi 'fvo , ? . 4 I Q-A N us Q-I GP So SENIOR CLASS HISTORY CHRONOLOGY A challenging world beckons to us as we pre- pare to leave behind the life we have loved so well at times and at other times dreaded. Now as the maze of our experiences during the last four years seems to clear, and we see vividly the re- sponsibilities the world of tomorrow holds for us in our communities, our nation and in the world, we pause for a moment, as no doubt we will many times in the future, to lighten our burden. We re- member those happy and sad moments which were so much a part of these last four years at M. H. S. and in our community. Let us stop now, amid the turmoil of our young lives, to reflect over those days gone by, never to be lived again, but always to be a living part of us. Our class entered the Freshman year at Metuchea High School in September I9-46. We were the class whose graduation would be at the lialfway mark of this dynamic century. As all the world was revolving in an Atomic Age, so our zest and enthusiasm revolved toward making our clags a success. We were commencing our days at M. H. S. just a year after the end of war, our com- munity was growingg the world was at peace. On this joyful note, we elected Francis Toner to guide us on down the path of success. Immediately we wcre deluged with such earth shattering subjects as Latin, J. B. T., and..World Geography, all de- signed to prepare us for good citizenship. It was during this year that our band, organized just the year before by our new and ambitious teacher, Mr. A., began to perform startling feats on the football field. The class of fifty had the added distinction of being the class to initiate our now well known track coach, Mr. Wilson, into his teaching position of world geography. This year also we held our first dance, far from a Hasco, with April Showers as a theme. So with a successful dance, and a carefree year behind us, we advanced into our Sophomore year. As memories of I9-47 rushed to our minds, We saw our community growing beyond recognition. Main Street had taken on the New Look. New stores were going up and we heard talk of a Cham- ber of Commerce and new schools. From our booth in the Sweet Shop we realized that Metuchen was no longer the easy-going town we once knew, and this realization served as a spark to ignite our school spirit towards dramatic modern dance pro- grams which had the whole town raving. We now had more cheerleaders and a second music teacher. As the school prospered, so did our class. With the added help of our classmates from Raritan Town- ship, we pressed toward our goal which loomed ever closer. Our red-headed president, Ken Morris, hailing from a neighboring community, New Market, led us through our second dance success, Spring Fever. Now with Latin, French, and typing behind us, we turned our head toward the presidential election year and our Junior year at our now beloved M. H. S. We were juniors and the year was I9-48. The year climaxed our community growth. There was Edgar Field with its new bleachers and the bright green gridiron, a place where we were proud to entertain visiting teams or play among our selves. This year we welcomed Mr. Bragner, our fine new principal. We saw our own classmates lead- ing the cheers at our athletic events, we waited for and finally received our class rings, and we suffered under the brunt of chemistry, English, and American history. As juniors, we again elected our baseball hero, Ken Morris, as our chief arid set about the tremendous task of creating two dances. Our first, Purple Passion, will never be forgotten. But, the big event, our prom, was yet to come. In june we climaxed our year by staging Some Enchanted Evening, our jr.-Sr. Prom. That night all thoughts of exams, report cards and summer plans left our minds as we danced, truly enchanted, on this our evening. September 8, 1949 started our Senior year, a year which we cling to as our last at M. H. S. Again Ken Morris headed our class. With the termination of each month, we play our last foot- ball game, go to our last band practice, cheer at our last pep rally, and finally march out of our last assembly. Yes, it is with a feeling of great determination that we face tomorrow and yet with a feeling of sadness and regret that we leave these halls which were our life yesterday. As we dance under the dim lights of our Senior dance, we realize that the 'lTwilight has fallen and that we can linger no longer. We know that at times, life will seem dark, but, if we work, if we live as we have learned during these last four years, we will go forward tomorrow with glad memories of the days gone by and hope for a future which beckons brightly to us, a future in which we will be the leaders of our community. 51 FOREVER GONE School to me was a happy game, A game of work and laughter and play A time of my life I shall never forget, So much has happened, so much I've learned So much fun and so much sorrow. So much homework and so many exams Many laughs and a few little tears Waiting for the school bus and sometimes missing it- The mad dash in the morning to be on time. Gone are those happy, carefree days, Gcne from my life forever. When first I came the day was bright, the month was cool September. The friends were new, the friends were true, My sophomore year had begun. We workeds we laughed, we shared our dreams. We felt so grown up and so wise, But little did we realize, That two more years were yet to come before we were adults. There were football, baseball, and basketball games, plays and dances of our own. Of course we studied, we had to. The days CZIITIC and the days went. Textbooks, paper, pencils, pens made up our daily routine. Gone are those happy carefree days Gone from my life forever. We were juniors and slightly conceited. A few new friends a few new teachers, A new principal to watch and keep us. We worked and we danced and we joined forces in sports. We set examples for the underclassmen, and followed those of our predecessors. 'We remember how we worried and scheined to give the seniors a dance. On Friday we'd wait impatiently while our idols marched out before us. Wife dreamed of when we'd be in their places and could do the things they did. And then with the closing of that year, we looked eagerly forward to the honors that would soon be ours. Gone are those happy carefree days Gone from my life forever. Ah, seniors at last, a hard battle but we won, We've much to do and plan for Much to remember all through our lives. Our sports we continue as well as our plays. Our prom we attend carefree and gay. We've reached our goal and are rapt in its honour, We're proud of our station and pledge ourselves to our nation. Gone are those happy, carefree days Gone from my life forever. DORIS HECTOR English IV 52 MEMORY LANE We all wander down memory lane In pursuit of events from the past, In hopes of recovering an old refrain, Reminiscing over memories that last. While wandering down this notable lane, The most outstanding memories of all, Are theones that will remain To linger in the corridor hall. It wasnlt just a mere illusion, Portraying our carefree lives, It was trouble, despair, and confusion, Bringing retribution that survives. Our tableau of recollection Will always bring moments of pride, As the essence of our perfection Was, Let our conscience be our guide. Thus, our thoughts will linger on, To remind us of that reign, When our minds will dote upon The memories from memory lane. BEVERLY STEWART TREASURE CHEST Sometime in the future when we might I-Iave a quiet, peaceful and lonely night, We'll take a key and open a treasure chest In whose bottom portion sweet memories rest Of the days in Metuchen High we spent. The nights and days we know we will never repent, We will sit back and remember the little things, The time, the fashions and songs to sing. We will think of friends we made at the start, Of the lump in our throats when we had to part. And as we are taking this little peek, We find a few tears rolling down our cheek. For although we know these years are past, Down deep in our hearts they will always last, And as we start to lock this treasure chest, Our hearts will tell us these years were the best. English rv DOROTHY GRYNIAK 53 English IV MY EAREWELL TO M. H. S. As the bell rang, I glanced at the clock and was surprised to see what time it was. I put my books away, closed my desk, and walked out of the building. As I walked away, I glanced back over my shoulder and suddenly I realized that I would never enter Metuchen High School as a student again. Now all that I have left are memories, but they are such pleasant memories-the football games, basketball games, assemblies, dances, and last but not least, my classes. I learned much these past four years. The teachers have helped to build my character, opened a wider field of knowledge to me, and have pre- pared me to meet the outside world. I wish to thank all my teachers, Mr. Bragner and Mr. Spoerl, for all they have done for me. I hope that in the future, I may prove worthy of being a Metuchen High School graduate. JANE DORAN English iv GRADUATION Graduation, a day of tears for some, and laughs and smiles for others, is for me a ticket to the show of life. Yes, it is a high spot on the road to the future and carries with it a share of hap- piness and sorrow, but mixed with the emotions is also an air of adventure and challenge. Upon receiving my diploma, I shall pass from the friendly, personal world of high school into the sterner and more impersonal role of the graduate. No longer will my life be planned for me by teachers and educators interested in helping me work toward a brighter future. Decisions and plans must be my own and I must accept re- sponsibility for them. Yes, I fear this colder world. Yet, I like to think that I can make it an adventure even more worthwhile and gratifying than that through which I am now passing. GLADYS METZGER English IV MY DEPARTING SPEECH TO METUCHEN HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1950 I, a student at Metuchen High School for almost four years, am now a senior. I am almost out in the world on my own, with no teachers or principals, or classmates to run to with all of my problems. Yes, it is going to be very different, but I shall have to work hard, even harder than I did in high school, to get everything in life that I strive for. I wish that I had the chance to go back to my freshman year, and have all the fun that I had all over again. I think attending high school, especially Metuchen High School, is the most wonderful ex- perience anybody could ever accomplish in his life. In closing, I should like to wish everybody in the lower classes, all of my teachers, principals and everybody included in the school, all the luck in the world. RUTH FROHM English IV TO METUCHEN HIGH SCHOOL My three years at Metuchen High School have been the best years I ever hope to spend anywhere. Here I have learned to appreciate good friends and companionship, and have made cherished friendships I never hope to lose. To my teachers, to Mr. Bragner, and to Mr. Spoerl, I wish to give my warmest and heartfelt thanks. Only through their patience and guidance has my schooling been made enjoyable. To my classmates, the finest group of fellows and girls it has been my pleasure to know, I give thanks for their warm friendships, their understanding and their comradeship. My final words are that I am sorry to leave the school in which I have spent some of the best years of my life. The only regret I have is that I could not have done more for my class- mates and teachers in the finest high school here or anywhere, Metuchen High School. STEPHEN NEGRON, IR. English IV 54 ELECTRICITY Powering the nations cities, Driving sleek trains over open prairies. Grand Coolee, Boulder Dam, Harnessing the wild rivers of America, All for electricity, Proud electricity, cowardly electricity, Hit and run electricity, stay and kill electricity. Sing Sing, Joliet, Storing electricity to kill, Tennessee Valley Authority, Storing electricity to live. Proud, haughty, cowardly, weak. Electricity JOHN VON HARTZ English III THE. SCIENTIST A mixture here, a mixture there, Sometimes success, sometimes despair. The test tubes rattle endlessly- Mixing, toiling, Stirring, boiling- Never showing, always hoping Some worth-while discovery to make. An atom bomb, some brand new fission, Faithful hopes, mild derision. The cheerers weak, the critics loud- Moving, driving, Proving, striving- Never shirking, always working For humanity's sake. CAROL MURPHY English IV THE CENTER A gridman there was, now a specialistis game. As an offensive center, he must try to win fame. H2 bullets the ball back, then throws his block. An art in itself, for his guards like a rock. On :1 punt, his spirits often are high. For now a tackle to get he is able to try. The box is his downfall for the guard he can't see. For this perfect pass, he gets only a knee. Through his hole they are coming and in a short while, He is trapped most horribly, under a pile. A hands in his face, so he gives it a bite. Goodness, it's my own, he screams with great fright. Actually heys as happy as a person can be. For he knows that part of a great team is he. JACK HILL English IV J 55 Basile's Quality Market Bohlen-Synden Real Estate and Insurance California Market Carl's Service Center Chocolate Shoppe Culver's Market Danford's Corner Dee Dee Shoppe Dickson's Men's Shop Drake's Middlesex Hardware Garden Stare Food Market Eric H. Gort, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George Anger Miss Lieber Anker Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ayers B. D. H. H. Bob Barrett '47 Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bennett Bernice and Clarence Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bieler Bill and Shirley Bill, Dave, and Roger Mr. and Mrs. Osmer W. Birdsall Mr. Beni. Bisogne Mr. and Mrs. George Breen FRIENDS OF OUR CLASS BLUE LETTER 1950 Helen Lowe Gift Shop Hubble's Jewel Shop Kaiser's Flowers Kramer's Department Store Marge Amick Dresses Metuchen Center, Inc. Metuchen Delicatessen Metuchen Hardware Metuchen Model Bakery Metuchen Motors, Inc. Metuchen Pharmacy, Inc. Metuchen Sea Food Metuchen Superette Food Marker Metuchen Sweet Shop Metuchen Y. M. C, A. Morris Stores Schneider Cleaning and Tailoring N. Schwalje, Plumbing and Heating H. Seldow, Proprietor Sheehy's Stanley A. Trynoski Meat and Groceries Taffi Tucker Shop The Hitching Post Wernik's Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grccco Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Groben Mrs. Stella Grvniak Mr. and Mrs. B. Gudelinis Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Hameier Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hazlett Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Herrick Archie S. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hill Al and Gertie Hoffmann 19 Home Room Home Room Home Room 21 26 Mr. and Mrs. George Brendel Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brunt Miss Hedwig Bullwinkle Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs R. C. Burk William J. Byrne Gilbert Cain Mr. and Mrs. . Roger Canary John B. Carney L. Carpenter Alfred T. Christensen William Conrad Mrs. Hilda Cooper Mr. Robert E. Cooper Miss Anna Cornell Mr. and Mrs. John Cornell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hume, Sr. Mr. Arthur P. Hunnemann Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hurley, Jr., and Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jngo and Family Jane and Lillian '50 Janey and Muff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Januska Mrs. J. C. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Jorgensen Julie W. H. S. Junior Class Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kaufman and Sons Charles Langmaach, Jr. Cross Country Track Team J. V. Cheerleaders Mr. Willis Cutt Mr. William C. Darmon, Jr. Nancy Louise Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis Der Deutsche Verein Mr. and Mrs. L. Dieting Dorothy and Rosemarie '50 Mrs. Alonzo Drake Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Drake Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Drake Mrs. Anne Winifred Dralle Mr. and Mrs. William Dunlap, Jr. Edey and Tony Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Edwards Gerry and Mike Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Goodenough Edward Rocco and Julius Gerzamick Mr. and Mrs. D. Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Glass Girls' Glee Club Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gondolf Bill Keates Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knapp J. Kneisel Walter Knudson Mr. and Mrs. Day Kokarev Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Koyen Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Korch Mr. and Mrs. Hans Krogh Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kuhn Marshall George Landers Mr . and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langmaach, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Langmaach Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Larson Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Laul Sgt. Edward Leis Ralph Lures '48 Mr. and Mrs. N. Mangarella Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Manziano Sgt. Gus Manziano Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Martin Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McDowell Mr. and Mrs. George McGullan Mr. and Mrs. Paul Melko 56 Mr. and Mrs. Bennett T. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Metzger Teddy and Roxy Miller Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell Kathryn Morris Mr. and Mrs. N. Morris, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Mundy Murph '48, U. S. A. P. Judy and Jackie Owen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pfeiffer Clarence Popovitch Mr. and Mrs. Edward Popovitch, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Popovitch. Sr. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Raleigh Patrolman Charlie Reeder Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Regitz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reick Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Reynolds Kay Rhodes Marie Riebe Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Riedal Rose, Duffy, Sue, and Mar Mr. and Mrs. R. Rowe Rudy and Sina Mr. and Mrs. E. Rule Mr. and Mrs. Barry T. Rumple Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Schenck, Jr. Mrs. L. Schmidt 7-l Eight Ball Society Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shuster Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shackelford Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shoobridge Mr. Joseph Simon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Sloan Mrs, Frank Sorgento Mr. and Mrs. P. Sorgento Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steidler Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stillwagon Mr. and Mrs. Walter Storer Mrs. Louis Sussick Miss Irene A. Sutero Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Switras Mr. and Mrs. A. Tauscher Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ten Eyck The Holiday Kids Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Thompson Mr. and Mrs. E. Todt Miss Kye Uhrin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Varga Mr. and Mrs. John Ward Sgt. and Mrs. Louis J. Wasko Mrs. Helen Wuest Mr. and Mrs. J. Yovino j2fwC ? lv. rf' a. ff 51..,f if 1 WJ: Y ,f I' , gf W! I. , .. ff , , X ,lY,v,l, -ff X' 1 N .. ,, I ' I X, P ffl, fl! ! ,r ' lf' ,ff ll! I 1 ' I 'K I I J '- , 0 'Ii'jfJJ'7f1a If ' J '-' J,f4'ffA ' 'S f .' If z- nf 3,3 1 ,, x ,-X S L- I L Q 1 QA QV, fl I Xxx ' I .x xt.. . 1 5 X lx! ' , x V , n! Z ' , iz S ' , . ., X, xf V 1 A I f .-. F . -KW ' ' A . -3' . .1-I ,' 1 ' X 1 5 f f- ' W N . V ' f 4' .. 1. Q

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