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

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1953 volume:

JO 55 Mfwffzzam WEMW L ZMMW 1 Where HCM Leads The Way ilk' in 'WW Www U15 BLUE LETTER EGR I953 Published By THE SENIOR CLASS Metuchen Hugh School Metuchen N. J GOOD COUNSEL HAS NO PRICE . . . DEDICATION Few people have the inherent ability to lead with a strong hand and still retain the friendship and respect of all of the group. Mr. George Mickett is one of those who have such ability. Since we first met him when he was a practice teacher during the school year of 1949-1950, he has become a familiar and valuable fixture in our school. Still today, after he has been established as Guidance Co-ordinator, his smile and un- ceasing efforts to be of service to us who sought his help, will, without a doubt, remain one of our most cherished memories. In view of this happy, helpful air which we find prevails when we visit the Guidance Office, seeking assistance, we, the Class of 1953, wish to show our appreciation by dedicating the 1953 Blue Letter to our esteemed friend and counselor, Mr. George Mickett. Where Honor Leads The Way Through dmmlstratlon -------f-W - - -vw --v---7--W -- --- v - --- - , . BOARD OF EDUCATION A , 1953-1954 W YV ' SEATED Mrs. Marian Ewing, Mr. Howard Goodenough, Presidefitg Mrs. Dorothy Van Wfinkle. STANDING: Dr. Sol Gursbmuu, Mr. Frederick C. Wolf, Mr. Iolm D. Iolmson, Mr. Roswell Groben, Mr. Praul Priscoe, Ir. BOARD F EDUCATIO Leading the Way for our school system in establishing and maintaining educational ideals are: the nine members of the Board of Education, who serve as volunteers and are elected by the townspeople 3 Mr. Bragner, who is the superintendent of schools, and Mr. Schmidtchen, who is the principal of Metuchen High School. Mr. Paul W. Scbmizltclsen-Principal Mr. William E. Bragner-Snperintemlent of Sclwols FACULTY MISS LIEBER ANKER-Upsala College, A.B.g New ,York University, M.A., Montclair State Teachers College, Berlitz School of Languages -German, English II - Guidance, German Cub, Bulldog's Bark. MR. CONDIT ATKINSON-Rutgers University, New Jersey Law Schoolg julliard Institute of Musical Artsg Eastern Conservatory of Music, Board of Directors Union County Band School -- Music - Director of the School Band, School Dance Orchestra, Twirlers, Senior Adviser. MR. RAYMOND BAER-Seton Hall, B.S., Montclair State Teachers College, M.A. - General Math, Physics - junior Adviser, Physics Club. MR. ARTHUR J. BALSHAN--Paterson State Teachers College, B.S. - Commercial - Photography Club, Sophomore Adviser, High School Treasurer. MRS. BEATRICE BOVERS--Trenton State Teachers College, B.S. MR. F. TRUMAN BUCKELEW-Rutgers University, B.S., Montclair State Teachers College - General Science - Guidance, Science Club. MR. JOHN B. CASSELL--Arnold College, B.S., Seton Hall, M.A. - U. S. History - Hall and Safety Patrols. MR. FRANCIS X. CONSTANTINE-Upsala College, B. S., New York University - World History - Student Government. MISS EVELYN CROWELL-Arnold College, B.S.P.E.g Rutgers Uni- versity, B.S. Ed. -- Physical Education, Health, Driver Education - G.A.A., Red Cross, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Senior Adviser, Physical Education Department Chairman. MRS. MARJORIE DE GRAFF-New jersey College for Women, B.S., Rutgers University, M.S. - Science, Arithmetic - Science Club, junior High Adviser. MISS ELSIE DENNY-Rider College, B.S. - Commercial -- Senior Adviser, Secretarial Assignments. MISS FLORENCE DE VRIES--Newark State Normal, Rutgers University, B.S. Ed., University of Michigan, M.A. Ed., Trenton State'Teachers College, B.L.S. - Librarian - Library Council. MRS. ANN DRALLE-Rider College, B.S., Columbia University, Rutgers University - Commercial - Guidance, Bulldog's Bark, Future Teachers, Senior Adviser, F.B.L.A. Club. MR. ARCHIE ELLIOT-University of Nebraska, B.S., University of Colorado, M.S.g Columbia University, M.A. - Mathematics - Junior Adviser, National Honor Society, Mathematics Department Chairman. - Social Science - Junior High Adviser, Bulldog's Bark. MR. THOMAS BRADLEY-Springfield College, B.S. - Physical Education, Health - Varsity Club, Track. MISS ELSIE FARRELL-Trenton State Teachers College, Columbia University, Rutgers University, B.S., M.Ed. - English III, IV - Guidance, Creative Writing Club. MISS EDITH M. FUCCIO-Washington Square College, N.Y.U., A. B., Columbia University -- Latin, English II - Latin Club, Class Adviser. MR. MORTON GRAHAM-Trinity College, B.A.g Columbia Teach- ers College, M.A. -- French - Guidance, French Club, .Assembly Committee, Language Department Chairman. MISS NINA GROMACK-New Jersey College for Women, B.A.g Columbia Teachers College, M.A., Oberlin Conservatory - Music - Glee Clubs. MISS LOUISE HAITSCH--Upsala College, B.A.g New York Univer- sity, M.A. -- English III, IV, V - Senior Adviser, Literary Club, English Department Chairman. MISS PATRICIA HAMILTON-Georgian Court College, B.S. -- History, Geography - Junior Hall Patrol, Guidance. MR. GEORGE HARTLAND1Arnold, B.S., New York University, M.A. 1 Director of Athletics. MR. RAY HERB1Lebanon Valley College, B.A.g Penn State, Rutgers University, M.Ed. 1 U. S. History II 1 Guidance, Social Studies Department Chairman. MRS. HANNAH JESSEN1West Chester State Teachers College, Rutgers University, B.S. Ed. 1 Mathematics 1 Junior High Adviser, Homeroom Club. M Gia -! s94ef7Ii '3?'V?5.Q,l:Jf 'y9Ls . - J .f s , . V , ------ - - q if .-.... time 1 . . '.:l' 5', t 1 fllf' 1 - .. -. fl M e.: 'J '.ii A 'fl ' i I - L -: t f ee.. A . ,. , ' 4 f '.'k , ... P , ,.,,,, .3g,gQg. ' of j 5 .,. 3g.. .. A V V Sexy, X1 , V - -f 3 1 t MR. CLIFFORD KILIAN1University of Dubuque, B.S.g University of Wisconsin, Columbia University, M.S.g Mont- clair State Teachers Collegeg Woods Hole Marine Biological Institute 1 Biology, Chemistry 1 Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Senior Adviser, Science Department Chairman. MR. F. NORMAN LARSEN--Trenton State Teachers Col- lege, B.S. 1 Industrial Arts 1 Plastics Club, Junior Adviser. MISS CORDELIA A. LEHMAN1St. Elizabeth's College, B.A. 1 Algebra, English 1 Music Appreciation Club. MISS LAILAH LINK1Montclair State Teachers College, B.A. 1 English III, Public Speaking 1 Footlighters, Senior Play, Senior Adviser. MR. JOHN MARCASON-Trenton State Teachers College, Rutgers University, M.A., New York University1Indus- trial Arts 1 Industrial Arts Department Chairman. MR. GEORGE MICKETT1Rutgers University, B.S., M.ECl. 1 Guidance Co-ordinator, Co-ordinator of Co-curricular Activities 1 Psychology Club. 0 1 1 ' .1,,,.,11 f - X- ,,,, Retief. .fy . 5' i .z AW -'M' Riff? l iiii . WF t WT Q, it . , yi ,,.. . It x 2.1 ,. .gm J H . Y 1 i first wg .gt i , Q MR. G. ELWOOD JONES, JR.1Paterson State Teachers College, B.S., Columbia Teachers College, M.A., New York University 1 English I, II 1 Blue Letter. MR. JAMES KELLY1Montclair State Teachers College, B.A. 1 English 1 Basketball, Junior High Adviser. MISS LORRAINE KEMBLE1Trenton State Teachers Col- lege, B.S. 1 Physical Education, Health 1 Intramurals, Junior Adviser. MR. PAUL NIELSEN1Rutgers University, B.S., Columbia Teachers College, M.A. 1 Science, Visual Aids Department 1 Visual Aids Club. MISS MAXINE ROCKOFF1New Jersey State Teachers College at Newark, B.S. 1 Art 1 Art Club. MRS. BEVERLY SAVIDGE 1 New Jersey College for Women, B.S. 1 Home Economics. MRS. MILDRED HILLEY-SWANK1Temple Universityg University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University 1 Com- mercial 1 The Hub, Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Senior Adviser, Commercial Department Chairman. MR. JOHN TOTIN 1 Rutgers University, A.B., M.A., Temple University 1 English 1 Football. MR. ROBERT A. WITHEY1Rutgers University, B.S. 1 World Geography, U. S. History 1 Football, Basketball, I.R.C. DR. JOHN WITMER1Penn State College, B.S., Long Island College Medical Hospital, M.D. 1 School Physician. MRS. EMILY CURRIE 1 Monmouth Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, Seton Hall 1 School Nurse. MISS MILDRED iLEIS1High' School Secretary. MISS ANNA CORNELL1Rider College 1 Administration Secretary. , MISS JANET STORER1Assistant Clerk to Administration. Where Honor Leads The Way Through eniors SE IOR CLASS OFFICER THOMAS H. KING ffTo,n!3 Philosophy is the highest music . . . his winning ways shall surely lead to suc- cess . . . a Wilsonite . . . that dry humor! . . . top notch dresser . . . battling Bert in cross country. Creative Writing Club, Varsity Club, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior Promg class presi- dents: Sophomore, junior Senior, Cross Country OO, Indoor QZD, Spring Track CIO. ELIZABETH DEMAREST ffLiz,, It takes life to love life . . . charm and graciousness are the making of beauty . . . good taste in clothes. Blue Letter, Senior Play, Latin Club, Glee Club, Dances: Freshman, Sopho- more, Iunior, Senior, Iunior-Senior Promg Senior Class vice-president, G.A.A. Leadership has responsibilities VIOLET A. KAMLAH ffAlma,, Sincerity is a virtue . . . quiet, but you know she's there . . . bewildering smiles . . . always willing to help . . . creating calm . . . a friend valued. Footlighters, F.T.A., German Club, Music Appreciation, Senior Class sec- retary. LEON A. CARPENTER rrfommyyx Act well your part, there all the honor lies . . L an athlete his whole life through . . . mad miser with class money. Courtesy Patrol, Glee Club, Varsity Club, treasurer: Dances: Sophomore, junior, Senior, Iunior-Senior Promg. Football f4j, Basketball f4j, Baseball Ul- ANN ANDERSON ffAnnYl Many and varied activities . . . a special interest in pho- tography . . . busy and busi- ness-like . . . advocate of organization . . . ubiquitous . . . :ln intense individualist. Band, Baseball, Basketball, Blue Letter, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, Footlight- ers, French Club, G.A.A., Latin Club, Library Club, Psychology Club, Red Cross, Student-Faculty Committee. KENNETH ANDREW rrlcennyn Worth makes the man . . the cautious seldom err . . . that Nash . . . musically talented . . . the smooth, easygoing type . . . those things which are hardest to achieve often last the longest. B a n rl, Christmas Pageant, Dance Band, Glee Cla b, Iunior Dance. JAMES AURELIO ffjimi, I loaf and invite my soul . . a small but mighty man . . . a hunter . . . serious golfer at heart . . . fooling around. Cross Country, Golf. METLI HE HIGH SCH LOUISE BARNES ffLau,, Her stature tall, her man- ner pleasant . . . soft-spoken . . . sports-minded . . . gifted with good nature . . . a sports winner . . . can hit a softball Il mile . . . seen with thc girls. Baseball, Basketball, Field Day, the Hub, Volleyball. ROSEANN M. BASILE Rosie Sugar and spice . . . pleasant personality . . . dark eyes . . . sunny smiles . . . cheer- ful hello. Blue Letter, Bulltlogls Bark, Dances: Freshman, S o p h o - more, junior, Senior, junior- Senior Prom, Footligbters, F.B.L.A., The f'Hll17.,, CHARLES BENNI Chas Everything comes to those who can Wait . . . il smile that lights up his face . . . on the quiet side . . . a nice guy . . . friendly fun. Cross Country, Football,'In- floor Track, Spring Track. i 1 BARBARA AYERS Bobbie Music hath charms to soothe . . . sportsminded miss . . . Miss F.T.A .... Mulford, here I come. Band, Baseball, Basketball, Dances: Freshman, Sopho- more, Iuniorg French Club, F.T.A., president, G.A.A., president, Glee Club, Hock- ey, Latin Club, Library Club, Music Appreciation, Square Dancing, Student Govern- ment, Volleyball. OOL DONALD BIRDSALL ffDon3l A man's man in many ways . . . reserved . . . tall and handsome . . . mountains of quietness . . . Oh! that car . . . a modest man never talks of himself . . . seen at Rossmeyer's . . . with Jim . . . trying for 100 m.p.h. on Rt. 25 . . . would be glad to ride a rocket to the moon. PATRICIA A. BREEN ffPat,l With something of angelic light . . . soft, sweet soprano . . . ladylike manners . . . an efficiency expert . . . quiet disposition . . . pert little miss., Blue Letter, Bulldogis Bark, F.B.L.A., Dances: Sophomore, junior, Senior, Glee Club, Hostess Club, Senior Play. JANICE A. BURKHART lflanii There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness . . . full of life . . . gab sessions . . . called the newborn . . . with the gang . . . ex- cess 'amount of pep. ' Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull- rlog's Bark, Dances: Iunior- Senior Prom, Hockey, Senior Play, Student Government. ALMORIAN C. BROWN Snookie One good action is Worth a thousand words . . .' friend of all. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Cabinet, Creative Writing Club, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, Foot- lighters, F.T.A. vice-presi- clentg Glee Club, presidentg G.A.A., junior Class secre- tary, Latin Club secretary, Library Council vice-presi- clent, Music Appreciation Club, Supreme Court. CLASS SANDRA L. CARPENTER rrMufyss The soul of school spirit . . . hurried posters in the halls . . . striving for that 300 game . . . a .flare for art . . . a bright center in the social whirl . .fa flashing smile. Baseball, Basketball, Blue L e t t e r , Bulldog's Bark, Cheerleading, Creative Writ- ing Club, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Senior, Iunior-Senior Prom, Latin Club, Literary Club, Student Government, Tumbling. LOIS ANN BRUNT Smilie', I heard a little bird say so . . . beautiful, beautiful brown eyes . . . chatter box . . . never a dull moment . . . perky personality . . . gay gripes. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Freshman, Sopho- more, Iuniorg The Hub, Senior Play. OF I953 JANE CHISTENSEN Bo-bo Variety's the very spice of life . . . adorably cute . . . al- ways immaculately groomed . . . spur of the moment en- thusiasms. Blue Letters: publicityg Cheerleading, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, Iunior, Iun- or-Senior Prom, Seniorg Foot- lighters, G.A.A., Latin Club, Senior Play, Student Gov- ernment. ROBERTA E. BRUNT rrBobbyn Silence is one great art of conversation . . . friendly to all . . . with Glor . . . little miss from Oak Tree . . . quiet personality . . . com- panionable. Blue Letter, 'Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Sophomore, Iuniorg The Hub, Senior Play. RICHARD C. CHISTENSEN ffnake Good nature is his policy . . smiling, winning ways . . . blowing that trumpet . . . always ready to help a friend . . . got your money for Bulldog's Bark? . . . with John. Bulldog's Bark, Band, D a n c e s: Freshman, Sopho- more, junior. Seniorg French Club, Glee Club, Latin Club treasurer, Senior Play. fb? JEANETTE E. CIFRODELLI Ieanette Short and sweet with lots of spice . . . charming cheer- leader . . . Are-n't we awful . . . jest and youthful jollity . . . a multitude of friends. Bulldog's Bark, Cheerlead- ing, Dances: junior, Senior, Iunior-Senior P r o m 5 Foot- lighters, Glee Club, The Hub, I.R.C., Literature Club, Senior Play. METU MARILYN A. DAVIS Marilyn Willing to work but creates fun always . . . quick win- ning smiles . . . brown tresses and brown eyes . . . easy to get along with . . . with Irene. Dances: Freshman, S o p h 0 - more, junior: junior-Senior Prom, Senior, Footlighters vice-president, French Club, Library Council treasurer, Senior Play, Student Govern- ment. SALLY L. COOK frsallyu All the world's a stage . . . petite jeune fille . . . always with the ambassador . . . jet black hair and baby-blue eyes. Dances: Iunior, Iunior-Sen- ior Promg Footlighters sec- retary, French Club presi- dent, Library Council, Senior Play, Student Government. HE H BETTY DEVORE crBettyss Independent as the Wind . . . a neat chick . . . that happy- go-lucky air . . . lots of pals . . . band-leading brother . . . always friendly . . . humor in every remark. Baseball, Basketball, G.A.A., Glee Club, Latin Club, Li- brary Club. ROBERT COPELAND ffB0b,, Life's final star is brother- hood . . . deep in the heart of Texas . . . don't let his quiet ways fool you . . . pompadour . . . he lives for his car alone. Courtesy Patrol, Footlighters, Freshman Football, I.V. Base- ball and Sports Manager. IGHSCH GERALDINE R. DIVITZ frGer1.yn Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . peaches 'n' cream complexion . . . un- limited number of jokes . . . gay giggles. Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull- rlog's Bark, Hockey, The Hub, Student Government. ROGER A. CUTT ffR0gll Why should the devil have all the good tunes? . . . faithful to band . . . with Don . . . life is just around the corner . . . jolly.joshing . . . carefree cruising . . . spurts of seriousness. Band, Chemistry Club, Dances: Sophomore, junior, Footligbters, French Club, Glce Club, Student Govern- ment. OO ERNEST W. DOCS Ernie He profits most who serves best . . . Success through seriousness in all he does . . . Mr, President . . . busy bee. Chemistry Cl u b , Creative Writivzg Club, Dances: jun- ior, Iunior-Senior P r o m 3 Football manager, Footlight- ers, French Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Legislature, Pa- t r o l , Student Government president, vice - president, Varsity Club. WILLIAM DUDAS ffBill,, Why worry? I'll just live . . . but not necessarily let live . . . our county's mosquito exterminator supreme . . . big laughs and little smiles thumbing home for lunch . . . to school in the green Chev- rolet . . . woodsman at heart . . . huntsman, what quarry? DOROTHY V. FIG ffDot,l A cheerful look makes a dish a feast . . . sugar 'n' spice . . . a whiz at basketball . . . perfect posture . . . quiet charm . . . affinity for Wrig- ley's . . . model miss . . . likes candy in study hall. GEORGE EDWARDS George Be noble in every thought and every deed . . . few know him really well . . . black curly locks . . . sit up ace. Baseball, Basketball, Chemis- try Club, Football UQ, Pro- jector Club, Track f2j, Var- sity Club. MILDRED M. ERLE ffMilJ, Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well . . . artistic abilities . . . long locks . . . quiet sophistication . . . thoughtful silence . . . grace and gentleness. Baseball, Bulldogls Bark, Footlighters, Glee Club. LASS OF I953 ROBERT F. FINK ffBob!, He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first rung . . . industrious, conscientious, a goal in life . . . Ml: Fixitu . . . got a hot-rod Ford . . . Why argue? It won't do any good . . . out to accomplish something. Cross Country, Patrol, Senior Play, Track. ELWOOD D. FLANDERS crBuckyu The world is so full of a number of things . . . blond, brown-eyed mister . . . Dodg- er rooter from way back . . . wait until next year . . . the big basso voice . . . former Buifaloite. Basketball, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, junior, Sen- ior, junior-Senior P r o m 3 Football, Footlighters, Glee Club. PETER F. FEDAK ffglet-el, Plow deep while sluggards sleep . . . why should I talk when everyone else always is? . . . our Pug's Papa .' . . sly smile . . . Don't goof around. , Chemistry Club, Hall Patrol, Football, Indoor Track, Out- door Track, Track, Varsity Club. HULDA GAY FLOOD f?Gay,, There is no such word as fail . . . the sweetest per- son ever . . . lady of the press. Blue Letter, Bulldogis Bark editor, Cabinet, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Senior, Iunior-Senior Promg French Club, G.A.A., Latin Club, Legislature, Library Club, Policy Committee, Stu- rlent Government. JERRY FLOYD erlerryu Music is the universal lan- guage of mankind . . . a warm smile for all . . . tal- ented in the arts-musical instrument, singing, drawing . . . reserved charm. All-State Cborus f2I, Art Club, Band, Dances: Iuniorg Glee Club, Mural Contest: painted stage sets, Track. ETU HOWARD L. GOODENOUGH rrHowdys: Where there is a will, there is a way . . . whiz at history . . . one of the nicest . . . Ernie's right-hand man. Basketball manager, Cabinet treasurer, Danees: S o p b o - more, Iunior Seniors Foot- b a l l manager, Footligbters, German Club vice-president, Student Faculty Commission. ROBERT A. FOSTER ffBob,, Though he came late, he leaves his mark . . . the jester . . . the wide grin . . . a whiz in everything . . . joking around . . . a new style with the pants rolled up . . . newcomer. Basketball, Football. KATHRYN L. FRACE crKatbyv Plain truth needs no flowers of speech . . . she is of a quiet disposition . . . soft, winning ways . . . dimpled smiles . . . hails from New Market . . glowing healthfulness . . . with Dolores. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Sophomore, Iunior, junior-Senior Prom, F.B.L.A., Senior Play. PHYLLIS E. FRIEDMAN ffphyp, All enjoy that power which suits them best . . . a quiet charm to win friends and make no foes . . . slow to smile, slower still to laugh . . . gentle ways . . . with Ann . . . just good-natured . . . tranquil teaser. Blue Letter, Senior Play. HE HIGH SCHOOL THOMAS J. GOY Satcb', Dig beyond the exterior to the heart . . . turned-up col- lar . . . PII knock your block off . . . You're right, Satch . . . love that lemon- zine. ' Courtesy Patrol, V a r s i t y Club, Football 132. ELIZABETH A. GRAY ffAnnf, Hitch your wagon to a star . . . artistic ability . . . ailin- ity for writing . . . petite handwriting . . . always with Phyl . . . singing talent . . . sweet disposition. , Art Club, Dances: Fresbman, Sopbomore, junior, Senior, junior - Senior Prom, Foot- lighters, Glee Club. WILLIAM GROBEN Little Will Let nothing disturb thee . . . slow and easy . . . always. good-natured . . . never in a hurry . . . sharp dresser . . . that deluxe town and country convertible . . . genuine smile. Student Government, Varsity Club, Courtesy Patrol, Foot- ball I4j, Spring Track. Q ., ,, gs. ,-.. ,M ..- ACONNIE HAHL Connie The 'crowded hour . . . each waking moment packed with livingf fully . . . cooperative . . . the green Ford . . . be- ware my temper . . . have a good time . . . with Barbara . . . diverse recreations . . . a constructive approach to life. Dances: junior, Seniorg Host- ess Club, The Hub,', Soft- ball. BARBARA HALL Barbara Each mind has its own method . . . energetic blonde . . . her own style . . . walk- ing up Woodbridge Avenue . . . beauty is power, a smile is its sword. HARRY L. HALL frlfarrysa Bring on the girls . . . de- lightful flirting . . . football man . . . tall stories . . . cruising in the car with the fellows . . . casual Casanova. Baseball, Co-ordinating Com- mittee, Da aces: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Seniorg Football f4j, Latin Club, Senior Play. CLASS OF I953 HANS W. I-IANSEN ffHans,l A pleasant smile, a quiet way . . . the sportsman . . . hunt- ing and fishing . . . on' the track team . . . such a nice smile . . . friendly Joe . . . unusually well-liked. Courtesy Patrol, Cross Coun- try, Indoor Track, Spring Track, Varsity Club. KATHERINE HARTWELL Boots One cool judgment is worth a thousand counsels . . . with Ida . . . a quiet disposition . . . Willing to help . . . a Miss CroWell's student driver . . . Friday night dances. Baseball, Basketball, Horkey, I.R.C., Senior Play. MARION L. HELLER Marion Faith is the force of life . . . always with Alma . . . talk- ing about Pinebrook . . . little lady cheerleader . . one of Erniels secretaries . . . all for King's College . . . a demure smile. Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull- rlog's Bark, F.B.L.A., F.T.A., Cheerleading, Footligbters, Legislature. CAROL HICKEY Carol A good laugh is sunshine in a house . . . as the day is long, she is merry . . . devil- may-care look . . . roller skater supreme . . . lover of tomato pies. Blue Letter, Dances: junior- Senior P r o m , Footlighters, Frenrh Club, Library Council, Senior Play. WALTER C. HOLLIDAY ffwaltv Never hurry, never worry . . . a smile to win- friend: . . . the windows, Harry' . . . fooling around . . . en- joying just living a happl life. I Chemistry C l u b , Dances, Sophomore, junior, Senior junior-Senior Prom, Germam Club, Glee Club, Latin Club JOAN D. HOYER ffloanv She is as good as she is fair . . . tall and talented . . . always on the go . . . sum- mers at the shore . . . devilish grins. Band, Baseball, Basketball, Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Cabinet, Danres: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, F.T.A., Footligbters, German Clu b secretary, Glee Club treas- urer, Latin Club, Science Club, Senior Play, Volleyball. ETU CHARLES R. JONES ffjonesyn Knowledge comes, but wis- dom lingers . . . serious . . . loud socks and matching shoe-strings . . . contortionist while pondering . . . an in- tellect . . . words over live syllables. Bulldog's Bark, Cbess Club, Patrol. JOHN INGLIS fflobnv There is a soul of goodness ...andawaywego... work or play, always enjoy- ing it . . . early'Sunday mornings at Seldows . . . pol- ishing the blue Packard. Band, Dances: junior, Seniorg Frencb Club, Latin Club, Senior Play. HE H RONALD KACZMAREK Ronnie Well begun is half done . . . a man with a one track mind . . . Morning, Miss de Vriesi' . . . with John . . . parlez-vous francais . . . a likable guy . . . hails from New Market. Dances: Iunior, Seniorg Frencb Club, Glee Club, Hall Patrol, Safety Patrol, Stu- dent Government, Track. MARY A. I AMES ffBird33 .Laughter makes the world go round . . . Sweet Shop always . . . flirting and flirt- ing . . . stormy moods . . . fast-talking sessions . . . mad dash at noon. Basketball, Dances: Fresb- man, Sopbomore, junior, Sen- ior, Iunior - Senior P r o m 5 Footligbters, G.A.A., L a t in Club, Senior Play. IGHSCH DOLORES M. KAISER Dolores Good taste is the flower of good sense . . . a gay senorita . . . dark-skinned beauty . . . short, curly locks . . . flash- ing eyes . . . a grin all her own . . . Stephenville's own. Courtesy P a t r o l , Dances: Senior, Iunior-Senior Prom, Senior Play. ANN L. JOHNSON ffAnn,, For the good are always merry . . . although she's quiet, you know she's pres- ent . . . a natural on the basketball court . . . hails originally from North Caro- lina . . . a newcomer . . . a real likable person . . . those subtle smiles. Basketball, Home Economics Club, Volleyball. GOL JUNE KAISER rrjunen Good humor is goodness and wisdom combined . . . that little black book . . . at Bond Cleaners . . . rosy smile . . . modest mademoiselle . . . likable lass. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Sopbomore, Iunior, Senior, The Hub, Senior Play. LAWRENCE M. KAPLOWITZ eeLan.yv The joy of elevated thoughts . . . seen everywhere . . . only time will tell . . . Larry Lights . . . a miser in Timefsj. Chemistry C l u b , Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, German Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Math Club, Stamp Club, Student Court, Visual Aids Club. IRENE KJERSGAARD fflk-e,J A perfect woman, n o b I y planned . . . long, shiny blond hair . . .ga friend to all . . . But, Miss de Vries . . . love for a collegiate band. Blue Letter, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, Senior, lun- ior-Senior Prom, Footlighters president, French Club, Latin Club, Library Club president, Senior Play. Z. is ei IDA M. KEARNEY ffIdaJ, A good heart is better than all the gold in the world . . . flashing smiles . . . a silent manner . . . a Dodger fan . . . soft-spoken words . . . soothing smoothness. Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, l.R.C.,! Senior Play. ARTHUR L. KEMPF reArtu' I am the master of my fate . . . Mr, Editor . . . never ill at ease . . . many moods . . . sure to succeed. Basketball, Basketball man- ager, Blue Letter, editorg Cross C o u n t r yx, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Sen- ior, Football, Glee Club, Latin Club, Legislature, Lit- erary Club, Senior Play, Su- preme Court, Varsity Club president, Visual Aids Club. CLASS OF I953 CATHERINE E. KOENIG Cathy . There is a lady conquering with glances . . . sweet, quiet ways . . . soft, sunny smiles . . . whiz in those commercial subjects . . . a capable miss . . . Mr. Mickett's secretary. Blue Letter, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, I u n i o r , Senidr, junior-Senior Prom, Footlighters, F.B.L.A., The Hub,,' Pep Club, Senior Play, Student Government. AUDREY KOLBUS V ffAudl, They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts . . . long brown tresses . . . blushes easily . . . a twinkle in her eyes . . . Oh, Eunice! B a n d, Baseball, Basketball, Blue Letter, Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Sopho- more, Iunior, Senior, funior- Senior Prom, Footlighters, French Club, Glee Club, G.A.A., Hockey, l.R.C., Stu- dent Government, Tumbling, Volleyball. SAMUEL R. KIRKPATRICK rfRogerv Good humor makes all things tolerable . . . he will give the devil his due . . . mischief in every smile . . . oh, those pretty blue eyes . . . Mr. Elliott's problem. Dramatics Club, Stamp Club, Student Government, Track: Spring, Indoor, Cross Coun- try. ELSIE M. KRAUT Elsie It matters not how long We live, but how . . . typing away . . . happy smile . . . life is a long lesson in hu- mility. Blue Letter. Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Freshman, Seniorg Footlighters, F.B.L.A., Ger- man Club, The Hub, Sen- ior Play. WINTON B. KURZ rrBarrysJ I myself am good fortune . . . ambling through life with a ,ioke . . . certainly not slow in his car . . . found with Chaz and Bill . . . strictly against homework. Chemistry Club, Cross Coun- try manager, Hall Patrol, Indoor Track, Spring Track. METU RAYMOND J. LEITNER ffRay,, The great hope of society is individual character . . . si- lence is more eloquent than words . . . shy guy . . . whiz at math . . . a friendly greeting. Band, C o 11 r t e-s y Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Cross Country, 'Track. RICHARD J. LaTOURETTE ffniflw He who knows himself is wise . . . fly that plane . . . tall blond . . . Hi, Miss de Vries . . . wizard at motors . . easy going . . . that con- vertible Q.. . into the wild blue yonder. Aeronautics Club president, Dances: Freshman, Iuniorg Latin Club, Library Club. LEONARD R. LEGG Lennie For they can conquer who believe they can . . . Ian in- tellect with easy ways and a charming manner . . . guy with a ready smile . . . Leapin Lenny . . . baseball. Baseball, Cross Country: I.V. and Varsity, Latin Club, Legislature, Patrol, Senior Play, Supreme Court. HE HIGH SCH LORRAINE LOSCHE Lorraine,' Life is adventure in experi- ence . . . concoction of cute- ness, capability, and charm . . . gala giggles . . . minute miss . . . curly locks . . . sarcastic speeches . . . mis- chief maker . . . with the gang. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Glee Club, Cheerleading, Dances: Iunior, Senior, Pa- trol. WALTER LUCKSINGER Walt An honest man's the noblest work of God . . . Tall, dark and handsome . . . a man of the world . . . an interesting person . . . trackman. Donres: junior, Iunior-Sen- ior Prom, Indoor T r a c k , Senior Play, Spring Track, Stamp Club, Varsity Club. JOAN M. LEITNER rrloanv Her very fi-owns are fairer far than smiles' of other maidens are . . . once in a lifetime . . . blonde halo . . . silence is golden. Q Hostess Club, The Hub, junior Dance, Tumbling. QOL FLORENCE M. MANZIANO ffFlo7I Long walk to school . . . long brown tresses . . . Wednesday night is reserved for roller skating . . . that queenly bearing. Band, Band Formal, Blue Letter, Footlighters, French Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Senior Play. 5. L DONALD MATTHEWS ffD0n,, His armor is his honest thought . . . does not speak unless spoken to . . . a lover of jokes . . . a sincere smile . . . a plugger . . . the quiet type. Football 131, Track UI, Varsity Club. ROBERTA M. MCGUINNESS Bobbie It is good to be merry and wise . . . Miss High-Stepper of the year . . . leader of the band . . . quick, likable smiles . . . perfect aim on the baseball diamond . . . mature. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Iunior, Senior, Drum Majorette, F.B.L.A., G.A.A., Senior Play, Baseball, Basket- ball, Tumbling, Volleyball. EDITH M. MAXWELL fPEdee3, For the good are always merry . . . the sun in her hair . . . laughing eyes that re- flect the sea . . . Hey, Mar- tha, wait for me . . . forever S355 Baseball, Basketball, Dances: Iunior, Seniorg Footligbters, F.B.L.A., Senior Play. ROBERTA MCCURDY ceBobbyn Often seen riding with Sylvia in the jeep . . . a pleasant conversationalist . . . first period physicist . . . destined for happiness . . . blondie. B a n rl , Dances: Sophomore, junior, Iunior-Senior Prmhg French Club, Glee C l u b , H o in e r o o in ojicer, Latin Club. LASS OF I953 AUDREY W. McMAHON rrMacD! Why can't you behave . . . neatly dressed . . . never alone . . . devilish remarks . . . sports rooter . . . a word for everyone . . . ca- pable. ' Basketball, Blue Letter, as- sociate eclitor, Bulldog's Bark associate editor, D ances : Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, junior-Senior Prom, Senior, G.A.A. vice-president, Latin Club president, Library Club, Pep Club, Senior Play, Soft- ball, Square Dancing, Student Government. LILLIAN R. MEHES . Lill,' Friendship always benefits . . . nice to talk to . . . newcomer at Metuchen High . . . a former Amboyite . . . artistic abilities. l .B.I..A. MICHAEL MCFAUL Mike A little mischief, full of fun . . . tall and lean . . . devil- ish grins . . . sportsman . . . oh, those eyes! . . . one mo- ment of quiet . . . big feet . . . seen on the hill . . . Metuchen's answer to Joe Di Maggio. Baseball, Basketball, Football, Varsity Club. ANN C. MESHANIC Mike Excellent things are rare . . . a pleasant smile, a Winning way . . . eyes that sparkle . . . Giants forever . . . a friend to all. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Iunior, Seniorg French Club, F.T.A., Senior Play, Softball, Topsy Turvy Day. FRAZER K. METZGER Fritz Silence is more eloquent than words . . . silent ways but dry wit to convulse all . . . knows his literature . . . po- tential novelist . . . private writing team with Bruce and Tommy. Baseball, Basketball manager, C r e a t i 11 e Writing Club, Dances: junior, Seniorg Pa- trol. METU JOSEPH S. NASTAOVICH ff-Big Uglyf, Take it easy . . . seen with that vivacious blond . . . everyone's buddy . . . sports- man . . . out with the fellows . . . those toni curls . . . geometry whiz. Baseball, Basketball, Courtesy Patrols, Danres: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Senior, junior-Senior P r o m 3 Foot- ligbters, Track, Varsity Club. ROBERT S. MICHALES The Hound Blessed is he who has found his work . . . life is a jest and all things show it . . . zest for greyhounds . . . al- ways leave them laughing . . . a Gleason man . . . happy-go-lucky. Carving Club, Courtesy Pa- trol, Senior Play. CHE H ALLEN W. NEEDHAM NAP, A carefree life will suit me well . . . tall and lanky . . . ambling along . . . ardent Yankee fan . . . the old Ford . . . very likable in his joking and jesting. Dances: Sophomore, junior, junior-Senior Prom, Football, I.R.C., Patrol. CLIFAFORD C. MORTENSEN ' ffcligl, The cautious seldom err . . . few know his subtle humor . . . quiet in a crowd . . . jesting math wizard . . . sports statistician . . . memo- rable origination- guess the word . . . worth makes the man . . . basketball at the C.Y.0. IGHSCH JOHN NESTOR erlohnnyv Art for art's sake . . . Mr. Rembrandt . . . tortoise- shell specs . . . Hey, Kacz! . . . what a physique! Dances: Freshman, S 0 11 h o - more, junior, junior-Senior P r o m 5 Football, Freshman and j.V. managerg Glee Club, Safety Patrol, Senior Play, Track, indoor and outdoor. ELEANOR M. MUHO ffEl,, Youth comes but once in a lifetime . . . a merry heart all the day . . . bubbling over with pep . . . mischief in her merit . . . cute as can be . . . smirks and smiles. Bullclog's Bark, Danres: jun- ior, junior-Senior Prom, Sen- iorg F.B.L.A., Senior Play, Student Government, Tum- bling. QOL PATRICIA A. OLIVER ffPatl, Good things come to those who wait . . . sincere man- ner . . . cheerful smiles . . . a ready and understanding friend . . . Pat and Pat . . . working at Danford's . . . a patrician girl . . -depend- able . . . the greatest prayer is patience. Hostess Club, The Hub. t. U 2 s 5 I 4 SHIRLEY PERRY Shirl There is a woman at the be- ginning of all great things . . . a pleasant smile, a quiet Way . . . tall and dark . . . New Marketeer. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Canasta Club, Dances: Sopho- more, junior, Senior, junior- Senior Prom, Hostess Club, Latin Club, Senior Play. JOHN L. REYNOLDS eejackn Run, run, run . . . faithful track man . . . slight blushes . . . enviable marks . . . a person to look up to - - - gentle quietness . . . a seri- ous worker . . . knowledge is power. Cross Country, Track. DONALD E. PETERSEN ffD0n,, A light heart lives long . . . full of laughs . . . a friendly smile . . . pleasant and easy- going . . . a green-jacket . . . may be found at Colum- bia Hall. Basketball manager, C r o s s Country, Track. LASS MARIE A. RIEBE Marie,' Her voice was ever soft, gen- tle, and low, an excellent thing in woman . . . Yes, Ernie . . . hold the Arsenal bus . . . neat always . . . certain charm. Baseball, Basketball, B l u e Letter, Bulldogls Bark, Cab- i n e t recording secretary, Dances: Freshman, S o 11 h o - more, Iunior Iunior-Senior Prom, Senior, French Club, G.A.A., Glee Club, Iunior Class vice-president, L a t i n Club, Library Council, Vol- leyball. THURZA A. PREWETT Teri Those radiant smiles and dimples . . . in the Lincoln . . . serious sometimes, hu- morous sometimes, likable al- ways . . . Colorado, here I come. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Creative Writing Club, Dances: Iunior, Senior, French Club, F.T.A., Glee Club, Senior Play. OF I953 MARTHA ROACH Martha Quality, not quantity, is my measure . . . serious tran- quility . . . dramatic inter- ests . . . a sincere student . . . artistry with theatrical make-up . . . smart fashions . . . parlez-vous francais? . . . happiness ahead. Footlighters, F.B.L.A. SHIRLEY L. REMLEY Shirl,' Her heart is young and gay . . . travels from New Market . . . in ballerinas . . . man- ages bookkeeping d u r i n g quiet courtesy patrol . . . one of the bunch from Sil- ver's . . . relaxing. Baseball, Bulldogis B a r k , Courtesy P a t r o l , Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, junior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, German Club, Hockey. JAMES ROLFE ffliml, Be sure you are right, then go ahead . . . there is joy in everything . . . teacher's tor- ment . . . chewing gum . . . the truck . . . enjoying him- self . . . in the gas station on Vineyard Road. Football, Senior Play, Track. THOMAS J. ROMEO Romeo He loved uchevalrie, trouthe and honour . . . always agreeable . . . everybody's friend . . . always on the happy side . . . a Brooklyn- ite to the core . . . Ei-yi-yi Dolores. Blue Letter, Student Govern- ment secretary of recreation, Varsity Club, F r e s h m a n Class treasurer, D a n e e s : Freshman, 'Football MQ, Bas- ketball Uj, Track. H DONALD W. RUMPLE ffDo,n,, Honor lies in honest toil . . . bandman . . . playing that sax . . . strolling along . . . a quiet man. Dance Band, Marching Band. METU HE H MARJORIE V. SCHENCK Marnie', The more we do, the more we can do . . . Sedateness and fun together . . . scoreboard and pencil . . . but ma- dame . . . statuesque . . . that raised eyebrow. ' Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull- rlog's Bark, Creative Writing Club, D a n e e s : Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior P r o m 5 Foot- ligbters, Latin Club, Legis- lature, Senior Play, Softball. JOAN K. SCHWARTZOPF rrloanv Beauty is power, a smile is its sword . . . sophistication is a way of life . . . clothes galore . . . acrobatic ability. Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull- clog's Bark business and arl- vertising manager, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, Footlighters, French C l u b , Latin Club, Pep Club, Senior Play, Softball, S u p r e m e Court, Tumbling, Volleyball. RALPH N. SANGIOVANNI erRulphn He that is overcautious will accomplish little . . . one of New Market's sons . . . lover of ravioli . . . man that train . . . Mutt and Jeff . . . with the Hound. Senior Play. IGHSCH DEAN A. SCRUGGS Deanie Do noble deeds, not dream them all day long . . . I'll mind my own business . . . Wilson-man . . . nobody bothers my-patrols . . . a gentleman . . .' friends galore . . . could be a uladies' man . . . stage manager. Cross Country, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Iunior, Senior, junior-Senior Prom, Footlighters, Freshman Bas- ketball, I.V. Baseball, Legis- lature, Patrol, Senior, Play, Track. WILLIAM G. SCHEDNECK Bill God bless the man who first invented sleep . . . Oh, for the carefree life . . . the well-dressed man . . . blame it on Dick . . . the athlete . . . Sonny. Baseball, Football, Varsity Club. OOL BARBARA A. SEIFERT ffBarbl, To see her is to love her . . . her ways are full of pleas- antness . . . curly hair . . . never flustered . . . soft voice and graceful manner. p Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Canasta Club, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, junior, jun- ior-Senior Prom, G e r m a n Club, Student Government. JOHN M. SEMONISH resonnyn Live and let live . . . shyness lends enchantment . . . love that Ford . . . New Mar- keteer through and through . . . with Elwood. 4 HARRY T. SMITH Horatio I myself am good fortune . . . let's have some fun . . . has so many clothes, he wears three shirts at once . . . friendly with all . . . serious moods . . . funny quips. Courtesy Patrol, Footlighters, Senior Play, G le e C l u b , French Club, Chemistry Club, Dances: Freshman, S o 11 h o - more, junior, Senior, Track. BEVERLY SHAVER ffnevf, Happiness is- a good nature that sells us . . . youth comes but once in a lifetime . . . witty remarks . . . mischiev- ous ideas . . . always laugh- ing. Dances: Freshman, Sopho- more, junior, The Hub, Senior Play. SHIRLEY A. SHAVER Shirl I'll live a life for all to envy . . . radiant red hair . . . gig- gles galore . . . sparkly smile . . . bluest of eyes . . . effer- vescent pleasantness. Freshman Dance. CLASS QF I953 JOHN J. SMITH, JR. Smitty I like everyone . . . one of Metuchen's greatest support- ers . . . good disposition, dis- played to all, not one . . . generous with money . . . healthy, free, the world he- fore me. Dances: Iunior, Seniorg Track manager. LUCILLE M. SORGENTO ffLul, ' The smiles that win . . . lilting laugh . . . shining halo of hair . . . sparkling blue eyes...neatasapin... frolicing fun. Blue Letter, Bullrlog's Bark, Cheerleading, Dances: Fresh- man, Sophomore, junior, lun- ior-Senior Prom, Seniorg F.T.A., G.A.A., The Hub, Senior Play. HELEN M. SHUSTER Helen The world is so full of a number of things . . . The devil in her eyes . . . bright blushes . . . radiant smiles. Band, Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, F.B.L.A., The Hub, Softball. PHYLLIS A. SORGENTO ffpbyzll Discretion in speech is more than eloquence . . . patience rules her ways . . . sincere friend . . . diligent worker . . . wide interests. Baseball, Basketball, Creative Writing Club, French Club, F.T.A., German Club, Glee Club, Latin Club, Tumbling Volleyball. ' FLORENCE L. STOLL 'Lillian Life is real, life is earnest . . . a cheerful smile . . . always in a hurry . . . ami- able ways . . . bother me not. Blue Letter, Bullzlog's Bark, Canasta Club, Dances: jun- ior-Senior Prom, Senior, F.B.L.A., German Club, Host- ess Club, Tbe Hub, Music Appreciation C l u b , Senior Play. METU ELWOOD VAN SISE Elwood Honor is purchased by the deeds we do . . . friendly . . . talented in carving . . . philosophic . . . quaint mania for old-style automobiles . . . dependable . . . reserved. Baseball f4j, Carving Club, Cross Country, Patrol. GERTRUDE SWANSON Gertrude She is well paid that is satis- fied . . . ready to please . . . friendliness . . . twinkling eyes . . . gracious smiles and Inannerss Blue Letter, Bull:log's Bark, Canasta Club, Dances: Sen- ior, junior-Senior P r o nz g F.B.L.A., Hostess Club,-The Hub, Music Appreciation Club, Senior Play. RUTH A. TETSCHNER ' Tetscb Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability . . . happy, carefree, always gay . . . fair complexion . . . beautiful hands . . . Wind- blown look . . . wizard at German . . . sketching during class. Blue Letter, Canasta Club, Dances: junior, junior-Sen- ior Promg German Club, Hostess Club, Latin Club. SLLVIA J. TREMBLY rrsyln Blow, Gabriel, blow . . . roaring around in the jeep . . . devilish grins .'. . always out for sports . . . traveler in South America . . . fun forever. B a n d , Baseball, Basketball, Cabinet, Dance Band, Dances: Freshman, S o 11 b o - -more, junior, Senior, junior- Senior Prom, Frencb Club, G.A.A., Hockey, Latin Club, Legislature, Square-dancing, Volleyball. HE HIGH SCHCOL EUNICE E. WAGLE Eunice A face with gladness over- spread . . . wants to be a friend to all . . . that famous hello . . . twirling that flag . . . full of vim and vigor . . . winsome ways . . . peppy personality . . . flirting femme. Band, Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Footligbters, Glee Club, Tbe Hub,,' Senior Play, Stu- dent Government, Twirlers. BRUCE E. WALLIS Bruce Fortune and Love befriend the bold . . . a wisecrack a day through life's merry way . . . one of the Jefferson Park fellas . . . My car needs a new . . . . . . found in the seat farthest back in the room. Creative Writing Club, Cross Country, Track. JAMES G. WILKINSON ffIim1ny,, And my name is Truthful James . . . oif into the wild blue yonder . Mr. Li- brarianl' . . . that Plymouth . . . Space Cadet . . . just ask me, I know. Carving Club, Hall Patrol, Library Council, Track. CHARLES S. WIWORSKI Charlie Good humor makes all things tolerable . . . all the World loves a clown . . . never si- lent . . . Mother Fletcher's pizza . . . loud shirts . . . Jackie Gleason the second. Bowling, Football, Footligbt- ers, German Club, Library Council, Senior Play, Student Government, Track. -e f GLORIA A. WOODCOCK ffGl0,J A graceful walk and felici- tous phrases . . . there is a time and a place for all things . . . quiet smiles . . . deep in the heart of Texas . . . with Bobby. Baseball, Dances: I u 11 1 o r , junior-Senior P r o m 5 The Hub,,' Senior Play. HAROLD E. YEATTS Harold Wisdom is not finally tested by the schools . . . never a worry . . . Red Skelton, be- ware! . . . with the pompa- dour . . . those big brown eyes . . . can make anyone laugh . . . harum-scarum escapades . . . living a life of laughter. Hilarious antics made for a highly en- tertaining performance in December, when Charles Wiworski, Jane Christensen and Art Kempf hit Van Kirk auditorium to star in Martens' Don't Take My Pennyf' Kerry fArtl masqueraded as a Hollywood author to dissuade Penny fjanej from going to Hollywood. Charlie brought down the house when he slinked in as a female model. Further love interest was lent by Sally Cook and Walter Holliday. SENIOR PLAY wx MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST POPULAR DID MOST FOR CLASS H. Goodenougb A. Kempf E. Docs G. Flood I. Christensen A. Brown X . Wx X w- 3 ,' TV' . QQ ,.' . I JK F A XX X .JUS ff NICEST SMILE BEST LOOKING BEST DRESSER W. Lucksinger W. Lucksinger T. King L. Sorgento I. Christensen' I. Kiersgaarcl BEST DANCERS CLASS COUPLE MOST ATHLETIC A- Kempf I. Nastunoviclr W. Sclvedneck I. Sclrwartzkopf I. Christensen B. Ayers Q-.., my I' ,,7 r X sf: . if -in 'yQ.x'. . V .. is 1 ' I Q . 95 by all bV.V 27135 WW, M CLASS JESTER TEACHEIPS PET TEACHERS TORMENT C. Wiworski W. Scbedneck H. Yeatts G. Divitz B. Ayers G. Divitz Senior History The North Pole provided the theme for our Sophomore Dance, but the icy atmos- phere in no way interfered with the mood of the evening. Before we realized it, we had assumed the role of juniors. Tom King and Leon Car- penter repeated as president and treasurer, while two new-comers to office, Marie Riebe and Almorian Brown filled the posts of vice- president and secretary. Following our struggle with mid-year examinations 'came our annual dance. This year we chose to trek to the Orient with the theme of Chinatown. Decorations com- plied-down to the last lantern. , But the supreme effort was yet to come-the Senior Prom that we, the juniors, were to present to the seniors. We chose Rhapsody in Blue as the central idea. Mur- als, streamers, lights, spun glass and a foun- tain, all contributed to the desired effect on that May evening. Soon we had lost not only another year in M. H. S., but a great friend and advisor, Mr. Peter Wilson, who had trans- ferred to Bloomfield. , The vacation, even though extended because of the prevalence of polio in town, passed all to quickly. We returned as sen- iors-the leaders. Every action took on a new significance. Again Tom King and Leon Car- penter were elected president and treasurer. Elizabeth Demarest and Alma Kamlah shared in the duties of leadership as vice-president and secretary. Next came the senior play, Don't Take My Penny, and we knew that this was the beginning of the end. Football, bas- ketball, baseball and track were viewed with a twinge of sadness. Never again would we participate in or observe these events as stu- dents of Metuchen High. Plans for the future become more defi- nite, more urgent. We did our utmost to make the imprint of the Class of '53 in the history of the school a creditable one. We made the Senior Dance the best ever and, in May we received from the juniors a memorable, beautiful prom. And then, to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance, we prepared together, for the last time, to march down the aisles of Van Kirk Auditorium for that long awaited mom- ent-graduation. We were ready to go on, to put to use the priceless tangibles and in- tangibles which we were able to glean from our faculty, to carry on the tradition of honor instilled in us during our years at Metuchen High School. We knew that we had profited by our experiences there, we hoped that M. H. S. had benefitted from our en- deavors. The door opened. The Class of 1953 stood poised to take a step into the world, pausing briefly to reflect on all the experiences that had accompanied its members along the journey through the halls Where Honor Leads the Way. Just four years before we were the proud graduates of the eighth grade, and we rejoiced at our new status as a part of the Senior High. When the anxiously awaited day in September finally arrived, we stepped happily but a little hesitantly into the uperclassmen's domain. Shortly, with a forward look, we conducted a class meeting. Bill Danitz, Bar- bara Seifert, and Tom Romeo were chosen to take over the duties of vice-president, sec- retary, and treasurer respectively. Our Fresh- man year was underway. We began to delve into the subjects that heretofore had only been brushed. As Latin declensions and the complexities of general science established themselves in our daily routine, our interests turned to extracurricular activities. Then, in March, we were faced with our first major class project, the Freshman Dance. Eager committees were organized to prepare for the evening of the twenty-fifth, when a large crowd climbed aboard a butter- fly for a Dreamer's Holiday. Not long afterward, we met the chal- lenge of the exams and, finally, were pro- claimed sophomores. We had made our first contribution to the history and honor of Metuchen High School. Once again we entered the building with a new confidence and a greater sense of familiarity. By class election, we chose the following officers: Tom King, president, Bill Groben, vice-president, Irene Kjersgaard, secretary, and Leon Carpenter, treasurer. We participated in all activities with enthusiasm, while French, German, biology, typing and debates between Mr. Wilson's and Mr. Mick- ett's World History classes added spice to the day,s schedule. HOMEROOM 18 Peter Espenschied-President Richard Thompson-Vice-president George Kedrowsky-Scretary Bert Topping-Treasurer Junior Class The Class of 195 4 aided greatly in making this year an enjoyable one for the Class of 1953. This class contributed an amazing number of people who were active on the extra-curricular scene in sports, clubs and government. Although there was not a Junior Dance this year, they Went all out to make the Junior- Senior Prom in May a glorious and gala social highlight. President Lee Clowes, Vice-President jim Dickinson, Secretary Carol Lankey, and Treasurer Bob Edelman all turned in fine leadership per- formances during' the year and, will be remembered for it. HOMEROOM 19 Gloria Alxearn--President Sue Cameron--Vice-president Marilyn Baumlin-Secretary Treasurer HOMEROOM 28 James Moran-President Gerri Nelson-Vice-president Peggy Pearse-Secretary Lois Nelson-Treasurer HOMEROOM 24 Janet Hoops-President Pete Hansen--Vice-president Julia Karlewski-Secretary Judy Kingman-Treasurer 3 5 2 5 4 2 gf E HOMEROOM 25 Beverly Traver-President Pat Weissenburger-Vice-president Carol Steidler-Secretary Barbara Sorgento-Treasurer E x E Q X 'AE SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President--Bill Frye S h Vice-president-Bob Nastanovich O p 0 In O re S S Secretary-Carmella Eosso Treasurer-Winnie Hallette -- ----- WMU? ff, 'S'-.ff 63 52? Y.. W 'gms ig' 1 ails , f -,Y , i?g'f g'? if an . ww fi , - f , ii .ig ii' , , K-.Q ,ad f if ,. 'flu ia QQ N I , - My 32 ' -'iff f w 'F N .v............., f 5 i fl' , umm, ka ax? ZIE' A dv SS , . gigs . . v. , tim? - mga- ' .ww Qs .A 5 amwwmfhy, ,z,vff,vzf gpg f .- M- : ik 9, mai ,P I9 44 I 'sl f- W 325-J M KS an R ,X .,:,.,w,. N 231,-'wx ,ry - ,zz A 5 51153232 L2 W 2 fpii-qffgf if Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Where Honor Leads The Way Through Ctl Vltl ES The Cabinet-Mr. Francis X. Constantine, Adviserg Ernest W. Docs, Presidentg Sollace Molineux, Vice-presidentg Howard L. Goodenough, Secretary of Treasury, Almorian Brown, Secretary of Interiorg Mufy Carpenter, Secretary of Activifiesg Marnie Schenck, Secretary of Assemblies, Marie Riebe, Recording and Corresponding Secretaryg Dean Scruggs, Attorney Generalg Gay Flood, Secretary of State. Privilege of Self Government The task of carrying out the sugges- tions and decisions of the Legislative Council, and of transforming words into actions, rests with the Executive Council, or Cabinet. This group includes: the school president, vice- president, class presidents, and various secre- taries appointed by the president. Aiding the Executive Council are numerous committees supervised by the secretaries. The Legislature consists of the home- room presidents and the school vice-president, who presides over the council. These home- room representatives act as the direct medium between the student body and the student government. Suggestions originating in homerooms are considered by this group and may eventually become laws made by the Executive Council. Susan Kempf and Richard johnson The Supreme Court works for the pre vention and elimination of problems that lead to poor school discipline. The Supreme Court-Mr. Iohn B. Cassel, Adviserg Dean Scruggs, Attorney Gen eralg Senior judges, Ioan Schwartz kopf and Leonard Leggg junior Iudges Bob Edelman and Carol Poppiendick, Sophomore judges, Bob Nastonovzch and David Mossg Freshman' judges, The Patrols-The combined courtesy patrol, hall patrol, noon-hour patrol and safety patrol help to maintain the orderly conduct of students in the cor- ridors and on the school grounds. They see that regulations for safety as They also help direct school visitors. teers. Mr. john B. Cassell, Adviser, well as rules of courtesy are followed. This school service is open to 'volun- Ken Burton, Captain. The Legislature-Senior homeroom presidents: Ianis Burkhart, Sally Cook, Leonard Legg, and Charles Wiworskig junior homeroom presidents: Gloria Ahearn, Peter Espenschied, janet Hoops, Iames Moran, and Beverly Traver, Sophomore homeroom presidents: Nancy Crawford, Thomas Graham, Sandra Lawson, Gary Owens and Mary Ann Soporowskig Freshman homeroom presidents: Larry Daines, Helen Demarest, Noel Mendola and Allen Muglia. Under the leadership of two able pres- idents, Greg Machyowsky and Ernest Docs, the last two years have seen a stronger stu- dent government organization. Highlights of this year's achievements included: inaug- uaration of a student athletic ticket, estab- lishment of a student exchange, realization of a Well organized Junior High Student Council, creation of a bus service to distant athletic events, promotion of a public ad- dress system for the school, expansion of the refreshment concession, initiation of a Loyalty Day and a crusade for sportsmanship and courtesy. Thus another eventful year of Student Government service to the students of M. H. S. has gone by, leaving a remarkable record, leading to the ultimate goal-a better M. H. S. for all concerned. AND AND TWIRLER Every Saturday of the football season, you could see the chests of Metuchenites swelled with pride as the band and twirlers made their appearance on the field. Under the guidance of Mr. Condit Atkinson, these two groups have functioned with notable success. During the year the Metuchen High School Band added spice and color to many parades in town. At every assembly the band has also played an entrance march and an exit march for the seniors. Don Rumple has served as president, Roger Cutt as vice- president, Barbara Ayers as secretary, Sylvia Trembly as treas- urer and Florence Manziano as librarian. TWIRLERS FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Nancy Crawford, Linda Locbs, Phyllis Ten Eyck, Diane Flootl, Iudy Kingman, Carmclla Eosso. STANDING: Joyce Hyldahl, Elaine Beck, Indy Coppola, Roberta McGninness, drum majorctteg Anne Dunne, june Baldsiefen, Marilyn Baumlen, Euncie Wagle. ei W- mia .,,,mmmaww1n Y V,..,, emammnnnmaswwzewni GLEE CLUB Like the band, the Glee Club performed in school func- tions throughout the year. Miss Nina Gromack supervised the songsters. The Christmas pageant and Spring Festival were the Glee Club's major projects. These sessions of beautiful music will long be remembered by all who attended or participated. This year, for the first time, the 7th and 8th grades accompanied the club in their secular music. The Glee Club had no regular officers to keep things running, but all the regular duties were handled very efficiently by Almorian Brown. All in all, it was a wonderful '52-'53 Glee Club. Santa s excztzng arrival was heralded The hand engaged in a strenuous eampaign this year to razse unrls for new by the M H S Band when he thugged uniforms. Cooperating with the American Legion they put on a rollzckmg into town last December. Leading iS minstrel show in February. Shown here is a serious see e rom the Chrxsfmas our high stepper Bobbie McGuinness. crusade. P.S. They got them, too! THE GERMAN CLUB The German Club, under thc faculty guidance of Miss Lieber Anker, had an ambitious program for the year. Visiting student speakers from N.j.C. discussed their year in Germany. Members gave a German play, had a Christmas party, had a spring picnic, and took a special trip to New York City. Fosteringan interest in the language and country of Ger- many, the club functioned with the following officers: Ruth Tetschner, President, George Hollingshead, Vice - president, joan Hoyer, Secretaryg Carol Lankey, Treasurer, and Bar- bara Seifert, Program Chair- man. FRENCH CLUB The French Club, under faculty adviser Mr. Morton Grahalnm ,,,, was very active in the past year. Activities of the French Club included having a French gl.lCSt, having meetings during which only French was spoken, and recording singing in French. The club also went to New York to see a Broadway show. Meetings were conducted under the following elub offi- cers: Sally Cook, President, Carmella Eosso, Vice-presidentg Judy Kingman, Secretary, and Morty Wfernik, Treasurer. LATIN CLUB This year the Latin Club, guided by Miss Edith Fuccio, began with its usual hilarious initiations. Various events fol- lowed, such as a Christmas party and the annual trip to New York to see a Broadway show accompanied by the French and German Clubs. One of the cultural activities was having members give presenta- tions that interpreted Roman life. Audrey McMahon acted as President of the club. Other officers were: Lee Clowes, Vice- presidentg Nancy Dickson, Sec- retaryg and Peggy Siefert, Treasurer. BULLDOG'S 1BARK Our school paper, under the supervision of Miss Lieber Anker, editorial adviser, and Mrs. Mildred Hilley-Swank and Mrs. Beatrice Bovers, business advisers, informs, entertains, and gives journalistic experi- ence to students. The staff of sixty-six was headed by Gay Flood, Editor, Audrey Mc- Mahon, Associate Editor, Muffy Carpenter, Feature Ed'itorg Marnie Schenck, Sports Editor, Almorian Brown, Copy Editorg and joan Lamparter, Exchange Editor. joan Schwartzkopf and Elsie Kraut were Advertising and Business Managers, respec- tively, and Jeanette Cifrodelli, was Circulation Manager. LIBRARY COUNCIL The Library Club exists primarily for assisting with the work in the library. This past year the council with 'Irene Kjersgaard as President, Almor- ian Brown as Vice-president, Ann Anderson as Secretary, and Marilyn Davis as Treasurer, at- tended library conventions and visited various other schools in order to discover new ways to improve our own library. George Hollingshead acted as general assistant to this council. Miss Florence de Vries, School Librarian, directed the club. THE HUB The Hub, under the fac- ulty supervision of Mrs. Mildred E. Hilley-Swank, h ad many varied activities in the past year. Among these were send- ingL clothing, toys, and a hamper of food at Christmas time to a family whose house had burned down. Other activities included the Christmas Noon Dance. The Hub also entered the State Typing Contest. Officers of the club were: President, L u c i I 1 e Sorgentog Vice-president, Anna McQueen, Recording Secretary, Patricia Leissg Corresponding Secretary, Harriet Hatalayg and Treas- urer, Patricia Goy. U FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA , This club is affiliated with the national organization of the same name, and was named after a former supervising prin- cipal of M.H.S., Mr. Elmo E. Spoerl. The members took charge of Student Day in April and put up Window displays during American Education Week. In- terested in the field of educa- tion, they investigated the ad- vantages and disadvantages of the teaching profession by tak- ing trips and listening to vari- ous speakers on education. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Understanding other peo- ples of the World has been the purpose of the I.R.C. This club, under the direction of faculty adviser Mr. Robert Withey, consisted of 75 members. Lys- beth Ruckert served as Presi- dent of the I.R.C2WWinnie Mal- lette as Vice-president, Jan Van Voorhees as Secretary, Pat Leiss as Treasurer, and janet Ole- chowski acted as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Edye Lou Wallace was in charge of programs. An outstanding accomplish- ment of the I.R.C., made pos- sible through the tedious col- lection of Acme slips, was the obtaining of a television set for the school. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club has com- pleted its twenty-second year as a prominent organization in Me- tuchen High Schol. In order to belong to this select group, a boy must have earned a Varsity UM. , The club has as its objec- tives: to instill higher ideals of sportsmanship in the student body, to encourage a higher ap- preciation of the Varsity letter, and to carry out various service projects throughout the school. The oiiicers were: Presi- dent, Art Kempfg Vice-presi- dent, Tom King, Secretary, Pete Fedakg Treasurer, George Ed- wards. The faculty adviser was Mr. Thomas Bradley. I Photography Club Literary Club Psychology Club Visual Aids Service Music Appreciation Club Q5-Q, CHEERLEADERS Spirit and pep brightened the varsity-jay vee football and bnsketbnlllgamcs through the talents of our cheerleaders. Skillful cartwheels, somersnults, splits and effective yells contrib- uted much to the M.H.S. sports scene. These high-spirited misses also stepped high with the band and twirlers in the many parades. Hostess Club Girls' Athletic Association bdxtor BLUE LETTER STAFF By storming, pleading and threatening, Art Kempf, editor, finally produced the 1953 Blue Letter. Audrey McMahon was associate editor. The following served on the senior write-up committee under Sandra Carpenter: Ernst Docs, Almorian Brown, M a rj o r i e Schenck, Joan Schwartzkopf, Thurza Prew- ett, Joan Hoyer and Audrey Kolbus. Marie Riebe and her committee, Ruth Tetschner and Barbara Seifert, did the club write-ups. Tom Romeo and Tony Hutson did the sports write- ups. Jane Christensen directed publicity Catherine Koenig was business man- ager and Edith Maxwell was collection man- ager assisted by: Patricia Breen, Mildred Erle, Kathryn Frace, Marion Heller, Elsie Kraut, Raymond Leitner, Roberta McGuinness, Elea- nor Muho, Helen Shuster, Lucille Sorgento, Gertrude Swanson and Eunice Wagle. Gay Flood composed the class history and John Nestor created the art work. Larry Kaplowitz handled all mimeographing. While June Kaiser served as secretary to the Blue Letter staff, those who served as special typ- ists were Elsie Kraut, Marion Heller and Martha Roach. The faculty adviser was Mr. Jones, the business adviser was Mrs. Hilley- Swank. gi 23 Where Honor Leads The Way Through 'Y ports KNEELING: Harry Hall, George Edwards, Tom Goy, Tom Romeo, Ioe Nastanovich, Pete Fedak, Bill Schezlneclz and Bill Groben. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Totin, Dick Wickberg, Mike Muha, Torn Carpenter, Mike Mcliaul, Don Matthews, Boh Foster, Pete Smith, Ed Kukish and Charles Wilcox. REAR ROW: Richie McCombs, George Kedrowsky, Walt Holiday, Bob Nastanovich, Ken Burton, Lloyd Bryant and Nel Stallings. Building Character with FOGTBALL With school opening late in September, the Metuchen gridiron activities suffered a severe set-back. ' The game with Atlantic Highlands was cancelled and the Blue and White swung into action with an impressive win at Dun- ellen. Most of the backfield managed to hit pay-dirt in the 30-0 victory. In their homecoming tilt with a power- ful North Arlington eleven the Totinites played superior ball to gain a hard-fought 12-6 decision. Both touchdowns were scored on passes by Mike Muha, one to Leon Carpen- ter and one to Bill Shedneck. The following Saturday Metuchen traveled to NeW,Brunswick to face Saint Peter's. The game was a hard-fought de- fensive battle all the way with the Bulldogs coming out on top 6-0 when Joe Nastanovich picked up a deflected pass and galloped into the end zone. At Edgar Field again the next Weekend the Bulldogs met Lambertville in a game which provided many thrills for the assem- bled throng. When the dust settled, the scoreboard read 13-13. Carpenter and Muha each scored for the local eleven. Seven days later the Metuchen gladi- ators moved shoreward to encounter Keyport and the Brainy Borough eleven was mauled to the tune of 38-0. Several key men were able to see only limited action if any at all. Back on home grounds the next Satur- day the physically battered Bulldogs met a strong Scotch Plains aggregation and again tasted defeat. The game was highlighted by a 92-yard touchdown dash by Richie Mc- Combs. The final score was 14-9. After a week's layoff Metuchen picked up an old rivalry at Highland Park. The in- clement weather aided Highland Park in scoring on two costly Bulldog fumbles. The Owls scored again and Metuchen pushed one over to make the final score 19-6. Muha scored the lone Metuchen six-pointer. Outstanding junior tackle Dick Wick- berg was chosen on two All-County teams and also on the Group II All-State team. Leon Carpenter also received All-County mention. The results of the annual team vote were as follows: Most Valuable Player, Dick Wickbergg Most Improved Player, Bob Nas- tanovichg Honorary Captain, Tom Romeo. 1t's a high one, Tom! Romeo, who played all backfielal positions, was chosen captain for the ,52 season. Y 3 J oe Nastanovxch B111 Groben Pete Fedak ,. .ykliwgv K , ', S., Bill Schedneck 5 K if ' 1 ' so f I I Walt Hollida Don Matthews Y Rough and ready guards, Harry Hall and Tom This shot, taken at Friday afternoon signal prac- Goy, fompleted three years of varsity hall. fire, shows George Edwards snapping the ball Though light, hath showed plenty of fight: 1 to Mike Muha as Harry Hall prepares ta defend. ,....,-Q ' -.......,, BASKETB LL BASKETBALL As We go to press the record of the Bulldog five stands at seven wins as against nine losses with two games remaining on the schedule. After their last game the Bulldogs will swing into action against a strong Leonardo quintet in State Tour- nament play. As the season draws rapidly to a close Dick Wickberg leads the scoring race with an average of 17.4 points per game. Following close behind him are joe Nastanovich f13.3j and Mike McFaul q12.sJ. Coach Kelly was faced with a mass re- building job this year with only three experienced operators' returning. With these boys as a nucleus and a group of up-and-coming underclassmen he was able to mould a scrappy, high scoring quintet. Though weak on defense, the team was able to make a good showing every time they took the floor. . The Metuchenites scored impressive wins over Sayerville, Dunellen, Roselle, Jamesburg, and Millburn while dropping games to such powers as St. Mary's, Highland Park, and Scotch Plains. Joe Nastanovich was voted Most Valuable Player by the team. Strategists Mike McFaul Dick Wickberg Tom Carpenter Kneeling: F. Schneider, T. Carpenter, R. Nastanovich, J. Nastanovich. Stand- ing: R. Thompson, J. Dickinson, R. Wickberg, B. Topping, W. Frye, Coach Kelly. Joe Nastanovich A First Row-R. McCoombs, M. Muha, E. VanSise, L. Bryant. Secoml Row-Coach Hartland, L. Legg, R. Regan, F. Winchegal, S. Hogland, J. Hoops, L. Carpenter. Standing-VV. Schned- neck, T. Faggioni, R. Daines, L. Borberly, R. Wickberg, M. McFaul, F. Papp, A. Needham. TRACK CROSS-COUNTRY The cross-country team, under Coach Tom Bradley, again had a great year. The Metuchen Harriers won seven of their nine dual meets. This includes a victory over the State Champions, Rahway. The team was beaten by Union and New Brunswick by a total of only three points. The all-time record of CFOSS-Country teams at Me- tuchen High School now stands at thirty-seven wins and five losses. Led by Co-Captains Tom King and Hans Hansen, and by Bert Topping, who was voted Most Valuable, the team did well. It placed sec- ond in the State Meet and third in the Central Jersey Meet. BASEBALL BASEBALL Under the watchful eye of Mr. George Hartland, the 1952 baseball team walloped its way into a Central jersey Group II Championship with the outstanding record of thirteen wins and only two defeats. The following hurlers carried the brunt of the mound work for the Bulldogs: Mike McFaul QS-OJ, Bill Schnedneck Q6-Zj, and Mike Muha Q2-OJ. Muha was the leading batter with a .457 average. Johnny Hoops fCaptainj and Lou Borberly QMost Valuable Playerj led the Metuchen dia- monders who dropped their only two decisions to St. Peters Q11-101 and to Highland Park Q2-Oj. Front Row-L. Legg, R. Fink, C. Benni. Bark Row-D. Scruggs, G. Hollingshcad, D. Page, R. Thompson, B. Topping, J. Reynolds, H. Hansen, T. King, W. Pochik, Coach Bradley. flifr We QM mf . ,,....f B C. .65 J Ev Q5-5 . ' . 33.2 A h nl' Baller Up! 'M WY-44' FRESHMAN AND J.V. FOOTBALL This year the Freshman football team had another remarkable season. The Little Bulldogs were never beaten in their six- game schedule for their third consecutive undefeated season, under the tutelage of Mr. George Hartland. Fielding 'one of the best teams in the area, M.H.S. scored 112 points to their opponent's 25. J.V. BASKETBALL Although Mr. Withey's initial year at the helm of the J.V. cagers was not very successful record-wise, several good per- formers were developed and moved up to the Varsity during the season. After a slow start the little Bulldogs closed out their season by winning their last few games. FRESHMAN AND J.V. CROSS-COUNTRY The Freshman Cross-Country team ended its regular season with a record of three wins and no defeats. The Freshmen defeated Union, Freehold, and Seton Hall Freshmen teams in succession. Bruce Gran- roos paced the team. The J.V. Cross-Country team finished the 1952 season with a 3-2 record. The j.V.'s beat Plainfield, Princeton, and Irvington while they lost to New Brunswick and Seton Hall. The team was paced by Art Morey. 1 JAY VEB BASEBALL The J.V. Baseball team had another rough year. Even though they lost most of their games, their close scores in many of them indicate true fighting spirit and real willingness to play the game, giving their all. Leading the team to its few victories were Bill Frye, Ray Borup and Fritz Metzger. The rest of the team was made up of Mert Mulic, Frank Schneider, Jad Sortore, Kenny Burton, Bob Nastanovich, and Robert Kubiac. TRIO LITERARY CLUB. Looking through Blue Letter in future years, I shall find a smile and a memory in the picture of the Literary Club. I'll remember Miss Haitsch, our faculty adviser, gently closing the door to Room 26 and thus urging President Muffy Carpenter, or Vice-president Martha Roach, to call the bookworms to order. Joan Schwartzkopf would scramble through her notes for the minutes while Lennie Legg smiled benignly. Having no dues made him the most popular treasurer of '53. Harry Smith, librarian, rarely squeezed in a word, for we were hard to stop' when launched on Galsworthy, Steinbeck, or the greatest of them all, Shakespeare fas good club members, we bowed to his picture on the wallj. When we discussed drama, a sure way to success CREATIVE WRITING CLUB. On Page 44 is a picture of us who banded to- gether under Miss Farrell's guidance with the intense purpose of learning how to write. On a typical Thursday afternoon President Fraser Metzger might say, First on the agenda- is-well, Bruce Wallis has written a story. He's going to read it now. This is greeted with groans and smiles. Bruce drones on, with members rolling in the aisles either from the merit of the tale or from its banality. Finishing, he sits amid cheers, perhaps, amid criticisms, certainly. Has anyone else writ- ten anything? pleads our president. Every- one looks at everyone else until finally some brave soul admits he has tried his skill at a poem and would like the members to tell him, as mercifully as possible, what they think of THE FOOTLIGHTERS. The foot- lights caused wavering shadows on the cur- tain backdrop that evening. The auditorium was empty, but for a few scattered watchers listening intently to dialogue being thrust at an absent multitude. On the stage were four individuals deeply engrossed in small green playbooks as they projected themselves into their roles. A call of criticism rang through the air and momentarily broke the concen- tration. A slight change in tone, an emphasis here, a gesture there - and Miss Link, our faculty adviser, had guided the thespians in capturing the mood of a tense moment. While Miss Link, her chin resting on her fist, studied the players, they were creating a world of imagination. The old blue wicker was to have seen a play recently. Those mem- orable discussions! No ex-literate will ever hear O'Neill's name without remembering Miss Haitsch and the greatest living play- wright. We'll recall reports from various members, but we enjoyed discussion periods best. Everyone clamored to speak of what each had seen, heard and read. But the club left us with more than memories. We learned how great is our her- itage of literature. We learned how to be analytical. We are indebted to Miss' Haitsch not only for being the organizer and adviser of the group, but for implanting in us a desire to know more about the best literature. Our lives were enriched and our interest in life was deepened. it. Of course, at times we prove that as writers we are temperamental. This was especially true on the afternoon the atom bomb fell in our midst because a brief article had been requested for Blue Letter. How could creative writers write on order rather than from inspiration? Someone sug- gested that the club donate money instead of a masterpiece, Treasurer Tom King vetoed that because of low finances-too many re- freshments. When we adjourned little had been accomplished - unless we might call this bit of Tom King's verse a literary gem. We have written long with might, Sweat, blood, and tears , And what does it get us? Right! Laughs, sneers, and jeers. table, familiar prop for rehearsals, became a fumed-oak dining table or perhaps an execu- tive's desk. The backdrop curtain became the wall of a hut or mansion as the play re- quired. This was the magic, part of the fun in a club that studied acting and staging. Although tryouts made us nervous, almost everybody wanted to be in plays. Always near were President Irene Kjersgaard or Vice- president, Marilyn Davis. Secretary Sally Cook made notes, keeping record of club activities, while Treasurer Roger Cutt at- tempted to compete the cost of play produc- tion. Those Wednesday afternoon meetings full of necessary business discussions led to valuable experiences. A special glamor set apart our hours with the Footlighters. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ahearn Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. George Andres Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ardolino Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Asanio Mrs. N. Howard Ayres Mr. and Mrs. Baker Mr. Herman J. Bauman Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Emil Beck Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berenson Mr. and Mrs. John Bisaka Mrs. Millie Blasi Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Borowsky Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Borup Mr. Mrs. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Bott Dr. and Mrs. L. Boxer Agnes Breen Thomas J. Breen and Mrs. I. Breitman Mr. Mr. Mrs. Dr. PATRONS Richard Geldreich H. L. Goodenough H. L. Goodenough and Mrs. S. M. Goodstein Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Griswold Mr. and Mrs. Roswell G. Groben Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gronross Mrs. Mr. Dr. Miss Mr. Mrs. Dr. Mr. Mr. Mrs. Mr. Grace Hall and Mrs. Robert J. Hardie and Mrs. E. Hartado Nancy K. Haworth and Mrs. T. J. Haworth A. Heinmuller and Mrs. John R. Helff John C. Heller, Jr. and Mrs. J. C. Heller E. R. Herrick and Mrs. A. T. Hickey Councilman and Mrs. A. Clayton Hollender Mr. and Mrs R. Norris Mr. and Mrs S. C. Pan Frank Papp Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peacher Mr. and Mrs. George F. Perpentc Mr. and Mrs. William Perry Mr. and Mrs. W. Peters Mr. and Mrs Polny Mr. and Mrs Robert Poppendieck Mr. and Mrs. Henry Prehn Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Prewett Mr. and Mrs. Irving Quackenboss Miss A. L. Quint Mrs. George S. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Everett G. Reid Mrs. C. M. Remley Major and Mrs. J. Riebe Lt. Col. and Mrs. S. F. Ritz Mr. and Mrs. Royal Rockman Mr. and Mrs. J. Romeo Mr. and Mrs. Augustus N. Brown Mr. and Mrs. C. Brunt Mrs. Simon Bula Kenny Burton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burton, Sr. Mr. Richard Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Carpenter, Jr. Mrs. John A. Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Chirgwin Mrs. A. T. Christensen Miss Jane Christensen Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Christensen Mr. and Mrs. O. Cifrodelli Mr. and Mrs. William Comiskey, Sr. Major S. A. Copeland Mrs. S. A. Copeland Miss Virginia Cook Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coons Miss May Cornell Dr. and Mrs. Carl A. Roos Mrs. Elsi Rosenblum Mr. and Mrs. John Rovello Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rowe Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Rumple Diane Schedneck Mr. and Mrs. W. Schedneck Mrs. Sam C. Schenck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scholl Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Schwartzkopf Mr. and Mrs. Chester F. Scott Mrs. Irma Scott Miss Magnolia Scruggs Mr. and Mrs. R. Scruggs Mr. and Mrs. David L. Seedenburg Mr. and Mrs. George Seifert Mr. and Mrs. David Shanklin Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Shuster, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. li. A. Shuster, Sr. Mrs. Harry T. Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Cornell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Craig Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Craig Mr. and Mrs. P. Crane Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crawford Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Crump Mr. and Mrs. F. Cutler Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cutt Mrs. Lucille D'Andrade Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Demarest Mrs. Sallie B. DeVore Mr. and Mrs. William Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Divitz Mr. and Mrs. Albert Docs, Sr. Ernest W. Docs Betty Jo Dolin Mr. and Mrs. William Dorward Capt. and Mrs. J. R. Downey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Druiett Capt. and Mrs. F. A. Du Bois Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dufalt Mr. and Mrs. H. W. 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