North Arlington High School - Chrysalis Yearbook (North Arlington, NJ)

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CLASS CHRONICLE The attainment of any goal always calls to mind the incidents contributing to its successful achievement. As graduation clay approaches with amazing suddenness and the fleeting moments of high school life become more and more precious, the memories of our years at N.A.H.S. pass before our eyes in a panorama of sentiment, seriousness, ioy, and frivolity. T953HThe headline stories of that year mirrored the majestic coronation of Queen Elizabeth, the startling death of Dictator Stalin, and the impressive conquest of Mount Everest. How insignificant in comparison seems our modest entrance into the bewildering yet challenging community of Jr. High School life! The trying period of initiation over, we were rapidly launched into the scheme of things with Peter Kelly capturing the very first honor to be bestowed upon the class of '59-that of Vice- President of the Jr. High Student Council. However, our pare ticipation in school activities was rather limited that year even though the girls' gym class did make an enthusiastic, if dis- iointed, attempt to be Three Little Fishes in the annual May Day production. Among our many fond memories of those first experiences in a totally new, exciting, and stimulating environment will always be Miss O'Malley's Home Ec. classes, where the future homewreckers of America finally succeeded in learning how to make biscuits in spite of many an acrid failure. 1954-Our return to N.A.H.S. as the upper classmen of the Jr. High saw us as confident, self-assured students, ready to command any and all situations. The newly-formed Drama Club, composed of aspiring thespions, delighted an enthralled audience with their performance of Father Talks Turkey, starring ltheoretically speakingj Jack Kenny, Margi Levin, .loan Matson, Ronnie Alexander, and Joyce De Palma. This instan- taneous success was quickly followed by The Ming Thing, in which Sandy Bleiweiss enacted the captivating role of a Southern belle. Other participating members of the cast were Florence Savage, Joan Matson, Bob Felitz, and Paul Nelson. Our social studies discussions inevitably centered around the issue of racial segregation, ruled unconstitutional by the 1954 Supreme Court decision, as well as our diversified views on the ever-increasing threat of the Communist Party, outlawed that some year. Then, too, our reminiscing thoughts of T954 will always rest longingly on our efforts to bewitch Mr. Hanlon and entertain Mr. Potter. Finally, the May Day contribution of the class of '59 that year was two-fold as Little Abnerg and Daisy Maes, and as Dairy Maids singing Feudin' Fightin', and A Fussin ' and Let the Sun Shine In. T955-The ioys of being a full-fledged Freshman were short- lived. Oppressive mandates of upperclassmen began to press upon our heads, but surviving this interval with hilarity, zest, and vigor which only Freshmen seem to possess, we were soon flung deep into the depths of despondency-this time in dread at Mrs. McCord's English orals. Who will ever forget our agony of suspense when Dot Justice, who invariably became speechless at this point, was called upon? Class morale perked up sufficiently in time for us to came paign vigorously for class officers, a battle from which Paul Nelson, Barbara Infante, Joan Hurley, and Peter Kelly emerged victorious. The memorable class dance Autumn Leaves, ably managed by Margi Levin, was enhanced by the antics of an all-girl trio composed of Dot Justice, Louise Schoch, and Esther Bybel, singing Love and Marriage slightly off-key. Using Dial V for Victory as our motto and telephones cs our symbols, the Frosh girls made an enthusiastic, if futile effort, to win the silver loving cup in the T955 Sports' Nite. On the academic side the World History class under the directioh of Miss Genovese could usually be found engrossed in debates concerning the Soviet Union's new look, the Summit Conference at Geneva, or the newly instituted Atoms for Peace program. ln the entertainment field Mr. Drake's presentation of Best Foot Forward, energetically supported by the entire high school, high-lighted the coronation court of this unique May Day. In the meantime our demonstrations of school spirit increased considerably with the election of Doris Kane and Lois Sax as the youngest cheerleaders on the squad. 1956-The summer before our Sophomore year wrought many changes in the physical structure of our alma mater, notably the establishment of a new art room and a new guid- ance office. As Sophomores we received an introduction to Shakespeare in the guise ot Julius Caesar. We further devled into English Literature by reading Silas Marner and ldylls of the King. Preparations for our Sophomore Spring Swing ...Min l . i i l