Panzer College - Olympia Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1945 volume:

XIBBAKT MONTCLAIK STATE UNIVERSITY f The Class of 1943 of Panzer College 0 Physical Education and Hygiene Presents the OL YMPI A, ' U«L--i ■U-vUL PANZER COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HYGIENE Alumni Gates History of the College Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene was founded in Sep- tember, 1917, while this nation was engaged in the first World War. From data collected by the selective service at that time, it was discovered that thirty-three per cent of the men called for national service were physically unfit. As a result, physical education was made compulsory in the public schools of the nation by state legislatures. In New Jersey, the Pierson Act stipulated that, There shall be established and made a part of the course of instruction in the public schools of the State what shall be known as ' A Course in Physical Training ' . This act became school law, but there were no institutions in the State for the preparation of teachers of physical training and hygiene . Therefore, in the fall of 1917, a group of interested men and women established the Newark Normal School of Physical Education and Hygiene in the City of Newark. Randall D. Warden and Matthias H. Macherey, Supervisors of Physical Educa- tion in the Newark Public Schools, were elected President and Vice-President respectively, of the newly founded institution. The normal school offered a two-year course in physical education and hygiene to prepare both men and women teachers. Mr. Warden and Mr. Macherey relinquished their connections with the school in 1918, and Henry Panzer was appointed President. Property was purchased in East Orange and a new building erected in 1926. Immediately after the change in location, the school was reorganzied and became a teachers ' college. In December, 1928, the State Board of Education of New Jersey approved the four-year curriculum and authorized the college to grant the degree of Bachelor of Physical Education. The name of the institution was changed by the Board of Trustees to Panzer College of Physical Education and Hygiene in honor of its President, Henry Panzer, who died in October, 1932. As his successor the Trustees elected Dr. Margaret C. Brown, who had been Dean and Registrar of the College since 1921. In 1938, the State Board of Education gave Pan zer College the authority to confer a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. The year 1945, the twenty-eighth anniversary of Panzer College, found our nation engaged in World War II. The faculty and student body were reduced considerably due to selective service while the accelerated program attempted to increase the immediate need for teachers throughout the nation. However, in spite of the difficult changes and adjustments to be made, our college continued its excellent work in educating teachers and the extracurricular program was maintained and even increased. Our students and alumni are on the march . . . and soon they will be coming home. Panzer College will have its doors and its heart wide open to the future educators of this nation. here ive stand in humble rev- erence all in praise of yon . . . Dedication The Class of May 1945 dedicates the Olympia to Albert J. Gorton whose kindly influence and generous counsel has guided our journey through Panzer College. In his own patient and steadfast way, Prof has influenced the course of our college life, and has won our sincere regard and respect. IN MEMORIAM When the battle cry of freedom sounds And this World War shall cease, When the boys come marching home again And nations are at peace, When angry skies are freed from smoke And oceans once more blue, Our heads will bow in silent prayer In gratefulness to you. Ensign Donald Wadams, United States Naval Reserve Gold Star Alumni Lieutenant Arthur John Kroncke, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Irving Frank Workhoven, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Theodore John Wisnefski, United States Army Corporal John James Tyne, United States Army Private Sidney Levenson, United States Army Private Gene Lieberman, United States Army Gallant men, they gave the best they had to offer for their beloved country. Soldiers of sterling character, they were men among men and gentlemen worth knowing. The students of Panzer College will long remember the strength of character and loyalty reflected in their achievements. Their sacrifice will serve as an everlasting tribute to the ideals of democracy. Gertrude A. Wardell Albert J. Gorton Librarian Professor of Physical Education Hazel M. Wacker Registrar and Director of Personnel Margaret C. Brown President Eli::abeth Beach Instructor in Physical Education Lt. Alvin B. Davis On Leave of Absence Louis R. Drumm Instructor in Sciences Olympia Editorial Staff The graduating class of 1945, realizing the limitations of publishing a yearbook in a time of war, has prepared a modified edition of the Olympia. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the faculty, patrons, alumni, and friends of the college for making this pubhcation possible. Editor-in-Chief Marion Wessels Assistant Editor-in-Chief Catherine Schaeffer Literary Editor Shirley Goldman Business Manager Eunice Eilau Scroll Sadie Burreci Photography Editor H. Rogers Muse Contributors Josephine Martone Suzanne Leiwant Louise Anthony Art Editor Eunice Eilau Sports Editor Jeanne Nunnink Feature Editor Berenice Muncy Advertising Manager Selma Rosenstock Circulation Editor DOMENICA FOTI Joseph Troiano Beatrice Linke Anna Louise Anthony toni Cranston High School 23 Oakland Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island A mind full of ivisdom, and a flair for fun, Makes her loved by everyone. Transfer; Chi Omega Sorority; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Glee Club 4; Folk Dance Group 4. Rhode Island ' s treasure . . . always consid- erate . . . sympathetic . . . twinkle eyes . . . says backkk the cutest way . . . enjoys the social whirls of life . . . sensible, sweet and very nice. Sadie Burreci sade Ferris High School 13 Hamilton Ave., Arlington, N. J. A live wire of enthiisiasni, And every spark a good one. Accelerated; Olympia Staff; Student Council 2, 3; Springboard 3; Varsity Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Modern Dance Group 2, 3; Folk Dance Group 2, 3; Cheerleader 3. Sincere . . . bubbling with vitality . . . con- stantly dashing from place to place . . . ambitious . . . practice makes for a perfect performance . . . her clothes we envy. Eunice Florence Eilau frenchie Irvington High School 19 Orange Place, Irvington, N. J. Out of the strain of doing Into the peace of done. Non-accelerated; Delta Psi Kappa Fraternity 2,3,4, President 4; Olympia Staff, Art Editor, Business Manager; Athletic Association 3,4, Secretary 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities 4; Springboard 4, Art Editor 4; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; Intersorority Council 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Secretary- Treasurer 3, President 4; Folk Dance Group 1,2,3,4; Ski fever . . . heavy apparatus en- thusiast . . . ambitious, conscientious and re- sponsible . . . steady and sincere. DoMENiCA Louise Foti ' ■ mickey Battin High School 202 Princeton Road, EHzabeth, N. J. Her care was iieier to off cud, And every creature was her friend. Accelerated; Phi Delta Pi Fraternity 1,2,3, Treasurer 3; Olympia Staff, Circulation; Student Council 3 ; Class President 3 ; Spring- board 2,3, Assistant Editor 3; Glee Club 2,3; Folk Dance Group 1,2,3, President 2. Generous and sympathetic . . . capable . . . prize singer of the glee club ... her voice is ever soft and gentle . . . music is her art . . . winning personality . . . smiling, pleasant and witty ... the FFFFF of the senior class. Shirley Goldman shirl Passaic High School 39 Union Avenue, Passaic, N. J. Since I bate found life ' s joys so siceet, Worry and I shall never meet. Transfer; Olympia Staff, Literary Editor; Springboard 4; Fencing 4; Glee Club 3,4; Folk Dance Group 4. Care free ... a true dramatist . . . Hterary minded . . . gregarious . . . eager, bright and lots of fun . . . jolly and happy-go-lucky . . . fashion ' s fancy . . . life is a happy propo- sition , . . pleasant and witty. Suzanne Leiwant sue Weequahic High School 56 Custer Avenue, Newark, N. J. Quiet in word and deed — But bow much ivorth is bidden thereby. Non-accelerated; Pi Eta Sigma Sorority 1,2, 3,4, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Olympia Staff; Class Vice-President 3; Intersororitv Council 2,3,4; Folk Dance Group 2,3,4. Bids hello with a wink . . . nature lover . . . outdoor girl . . . friendly . . . simplicitv and the essence of charm ... a quiet, likeable person . . . mysterious . . . ready, willing and most able . . . sparkling eyes. Beatrice May Linke lucky Coventry High School 3 8 Davis Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island Goes about her own affairs each day, Speaks to all in her own siveet way. Transfer; Sigma Iota Sorority; Olympia Staff; Glee Club 4; Folk Dance Group 4. Liked by all . . . smiles and laughter ... a grand sport ... an excellent student . . . light-hearted . . . sincere and serious . . . pleasant and sociable. Josephine Elvera Martone little jo East Side High School 3 03 Chestnut Street, Newark, N. J. A youth of labor with an eye for ease. Non-accelerated; Delta Psi Kappa Fraternity 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Olympia Staff, Sports Editor; Student Council 3,4, Vice-President 4; Class President 3, Vice-President 4; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 4; Modern Dance Group 2,3,4; Folk Dance Group 2,3,4. Smiling brown eyes . . . Little Brown Gal in a little grass skirt ... a little person with a big heart . . . dependable . . . petite and sweet . . . sincere but frank . . . sugar and spice plus everything nice. Berenice Muncy bernie Amityville High School 104 Avon Avenue, Amityville, L. I. Life is fun — life is gay Life also has a purpose. Non-accelerated; Delta Psi Kappa Fraternity 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; Olym- pia Staff, Feature Editor 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 3,4; Who ' s Who in Ameri- can Colleges and Universities 4; Intersorority Council 3,4, President 4; Varsity Basketball 2,3,4; Modern Dance Group 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Folk Dance Group 4. Ever willing to help . . . pro-baseball fan . . . loves a gay time . . . athletic versatility . . . industrious . . . aggressive . . . perpetual motion ... an excellent gymnast. H. Rogers Muse ROGERS East Side High School 17-21 Manor Ave., Fair Lawn, N. J. His talisman is confidence; What better companion for success. Accelerated; Olympia Staff, Photography Editor; Springboard 1,2,3; Basketball Team 2,3; Manager 3; Folk Dance Group 1. Gracious . . . man of many words . . . alert and interested . . . efficient . . . serious but friendly . . . smart clothes . . . Prof ' s right hand man . . . basketball conscious ... the man with the briefcase ... my heart is big enough for all the women in the world. Jeanne Ann Nunnink nunk St. Joseph Fiigh School 578 21st Avenue, Paterson, N. J. A pleasing personality and splendid execu- tive ability Have given Jeanne her deserved popularity. Accelerated; Phi Delta Pi Fraternity 1,2,3, Vice-President 2, President 3; Olympia Staff; Student Council 1,2,3, President 3; Class Vice-President 1, Class President 2. Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 3 ; Springboard 2,3 ; Alumni Editor 3 ; Inter- sorority Council 2,3, Secretary Treasurer 3; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Librarian 2. Modern girl . . . charming personality ... a truer friend would be hard to find ... a real leader . . . Charter member of the Pot Club. Selma Rosenstock rosie Weequahic High School 5 8 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, N. J. The girl ivith a smile, Is the girl ivorth while. Accelerated; Olympia Staff, Advertising Manager; Springboard 2,3, News Editor 2,3; Assistant Basketball Manager 2; Manager 3; Glee Club 2,3; Folk Dance Group 2,3. Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . happy, flirtatious and sincere ... a grand girl, natural and unaffected . . . happy-go- lucky . . . fashion at its band-box best. Cath erine Marie Schaeffer kay Barringer High School 5 3 North 7th Street, Newark, N. J. ' ' Life is short and care will come, So have a good time while yon are young. Accelerated; Phi Delta Pi Fraternity 1,2,3, Recording Secretary 3 ; Olympia Staff, Assis- stant Editor-in-Chief; Student Council 2,3, Secretary 3; Class Vice-President 2; Spring- board 2,3; Intersorority Council 3; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3; Modern Dance Group 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Folk Dance Group 1,2,3. Charter member of the Pot Club . . . accen- tuates the positive . . . prefers the Navy men . . . mind of her own . . . type of person to have as a friend. Joseph Troiano joe Bayonne High School 100 5 Broadway, Bayonne, N. J. ' ' He isn ' t big, he isn ' t small. But nevertheless, he ' s liked by all. Accelerated; Olympia Staff; Springboard 2,3; Athletic Association 2,3, Vice-President 3; Basketball Team 2; Glee Club 2. Easy come and easy go . . . Panzer ' s Frank Sinatra . . . jitterbug . . . happy, carefree temperament ... a laugh is worth a hundred groans . . . miniature Atlas ... a good sport in every sense. Marion Nathalie Wessels WES Hillside Senior High School 227 Ryan Street, Hillside, N. J. She is the best friend one can find. The laughing, joking dependable kind. Accelerated; Phi Delta Pi Fraternity 1,2,3, Treasurer 2, Corresponding Secretary 3; Olympia Staff, Editor-in-Chief; Athletic Association 2,3, Treasurer 2, President 3; Springboard 2,3, Sports Editor 3; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3; Glee Club 2. Everybody ' s friend . . . enthusiastic lover of sports . . . basketball, her pride and joy . . . rich in wisdom . . . happy when helping others . . . loves a gay time . . . cheerful and charming. Prophecy As I gaze into my crystal ball, and peer into the vastness of the future, I behold magnificent portals opening upon the edifices of the world ' s most famed physicial education school — Panzer College. Can this be the Panzer College I knew? Can this be that diminutive refuge for the ardent followers of physical education. I gaze deeper into my crystal ball. Here I see people — alumni, to be sure — but, how different from that day back in ' 45 when student became graduate! Here in 1960 as they stroll along the paths of the spacious campus, I see Jeanne Nunnink and Kay Schaeffer (who are living on Helen Rowe ' s WAC retirement fund) talking of having attended the latest performance given by Mickey Foti, who made her professional debut as Marguerite from Faust at the Met. She was superb , they say. And who is that leaping over yon bench? I recognize the figure to be that of Joe Troiano executing his aesthetic Fire Dance and tossing high in the air his famous dancing partner, Jo Martone. Incidentally, these well-known artists have just taken on the Doris Humphrey-Charles Weidman studios. Sue Leiwant, world-wide explorer who recently gave a lecture on her expeditions in the jungles of Africa is sitting by the edge of the swimming pool telling the freshmen how she met Sadie Burreci. Sadie has been attempting to civilize the natives of this dark continent by instructing classes in Boogie- Woogie. She also met Bernie Muncy in Australia. Bernie has been coaching the internationally famous Australian Cadets in baseball. Our class could never quite figure out this sudden interest in professional ball!!!! Louise Anthony and Beatrice Linke, who are performing a brilliant piece of work in conducting a school for physiotherapists in Rhode Island, are look- ing over the new Panzer physiotherapy wing. They think no one is looking, but I see them copying the design! — And what ' s all the excitement over here! Newspaper headlines. My crystal ball brings it nearer — Ah! It says — Eunice Eilau ' s Whereabouts Still A Mystery . Eunice, we read further, has been lost for almost six months. It is reported that she is situated somewhere in Iceland searching for the ideal environment to set up her own summer camp. Looking deeper into my ball of the future, I see splendid removable bleachers which fold into the wall and when opened give ample room for the thousands who attend the basketball game. There, sitting on the top row are Selma Rosenstock and H. Rogers Muse, newly appointed basketball coaches, chatting about their world renowned teams, while Mrs. Beach and Prof. Gorton are in the third row from the bottom pepping up the alumni. Selma is finding it hard to outdo the reputation Marion Wessels has earned for her basketball coaching. Marion is bringing out the finer points of the Mid- western Amazons at the Garden. Who is that swinging on yon trapeze? It is the famed trapeze artist Shirl Goldman who just finished a ten-week run at Radio City. Shirl ' s seven and one half turn around flip flop has been said to make the women faint and the men turn pale. The images are getting blurred now, the crystal ball is cracking — the strain has been too great — I can see no more. Shirley Goldman, Class Propbc Senior Class History In 1941 the present classes at Panzer became involved in the accelerated program and since that time have encountered many worth-while experiences and problems. A few of the girls in the class entering in 1941 did not take the accelerated program and so are graduating with the accelerated class which entered in 1942. The war took many of our men out of college and by the time we reached our senior year most of them had entered various branches of the service. In September 1942, we entered Panzer as bewildered freshmen. Our official welcome began with the orientation program. Later we were wel- comed by the upper classmen at the Freshman Reception. However, we were welcomed unofficially, so to speak, by the sophomores who initiated us into college. As freshmen, our main events were the famous Initiation Court and the Big Sister Tea, while between times, teas, theatre parties, and other college affairs took care of our social life. In June we bid adieu to college for a month and were off to National Red Cross Aquatic School at Narrowsburg, New York, returning in July ready for our first experiences with the summer term of the accelerated program. The following year as sophomores we played host to the freshmen and initiated them with due ceremony. Our Hallowe ' en Party turned out to be the highlight of the year. In May, some of us went to Aquatic School while others took a course in professional camping at National Life Camps, Inc., in Sussex, New Jersey. In September 1945, our class elected Domenica Foti, president; Josephine Martone, vice-president; Eunice Eilau, secretary-treasurer. In January we started student teaching and thoroughly enjoyed the various experiences and our own evolution as teachers. At graduation time our thoughts and recollections centered not only around the Class Dinner, and Commencement Exercises but extend to those classmates who might have been with us but who are doing their duty in the service of our country. Will We, the seniors of 1945, supposedly of sound mind, fairly good memory and adequate understanding (of what we don ' t know) do make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament. We have arranged with our lawyer for Dr. Brown to collect a royalty each time her folk dance group models its custom-made creations. In addition, we bequeath to: Our Successor: Our art of gracefully doing nothing. May they be as successful as we were. Prof. Gorton: His well-earned bliss of solitude so that he may have time to really think of us with appreciation. Percy Clifton: H. Rogers Muse leaves all the headaches, phone calls, letters and scorebooks for the basketball team of 1945. Freshman Class: Berenice Muncy ' s charm, interest and versatility, know- ing full well that the sum total of their efforts must be increased to meet this inheritance. Ginny Cemarada: Eunice Eilau leaves her efficiency in organization to keep her from getting lost in that maze of college courses, credits, and extra- curricular activities. Lena D ' Alessio: Louise Anthony ' s breath of enthusiasm and her athletic skill so that she too may inherit the earth. Irma Sempier: Sue Leiwant ' s love for outdoor camping, especially during the icy weather months, and her amazing capacity for prompt class preparation. Lois McCarthy: Sadie Burreci ' s responsibihty and sincerity in extra-curricu- lar activities, particularly tea parties, so that Lois may know where the sugar bowl comes to rest. Claire Meyers: Jeanne Nunnink ' s dignity and calmness as she giggles her way to success. Ruth Twombly: Jo Martone ' s relaxed motor ability and fiery enthusiasm for dancing and for the varied gymnastic activities that Panzer offers. Frank Carlucci: Mickey Foti ' s passive personality and golden voice so that he may overcome life ' s sorrows and reap benefits from life ' s joys. Rita Ferguson: Kay Schaeffer leaves a worn out basket, good for a few more swishes, along with the competitive spirit that accompanies every basket- ball game. Marion Owens: Selma Rosenstock ' s capacity for mirth and merry-making to brighten up many a gloomy locker room session. Fay Zipkin: Marion Wessel ' s athletic strength and endurance to help catch that 7 A.M. bus. Terry Comito and Annette Petrillo: Beatrice Linke leaves her high degree of intelligence and her ideal study habits to split up and divide as they see fit. Albert Cohen: Joe Troiano ' s superb dancing ability and his Montclaire Schottische so he will not wrec-havoc on the dance floor. Junior Class: The entire senior class wishes to leave in their possession a brand new roll book to present to Prof., upon the nineteenth dav of May, 1945. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first dav of March, nineteen hundred and forty-five (1945). Shirley Goldman, Executrix Classmates in the Armed Forces 1941 John Baker Levon Barmakian Michael Byrne Wilham Colsh George Gawley Joseph Grimes Robert Hooper Seymour Jordan Goodwin Katzen George Lefkandinos John Meehan Warren Ott Nathan Stokes Donald Wadams (deceased) Robert Weinstein 1942 George Aakjer William Berner Anthony Bocchieri William Bodenweiser Earl Bornholm Peter Calcagno Angelo D ' Andrea Michael DeLuca George DeMarco Anthony DeSpirito Robert Federbusch Leonard Finestine Paul Fleer Philip Foster Anthony Gianetta Arnold Lau Daniel LaTorraca Raymond Mooney Anthony Ricciardi Helen Rowe Felix Saldutti James Saldutti Joseph Tacchino WiUiam Ulmer Joseph Williams Class Scroll Sports Activities Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Iwo Jima, yes, this is war! We at Panzer know this fact only too well. It is impressed upo n us daily when alumni and former students now in service return to the college for a visit, as they so often do. Our students in service are doing their part and doing it well. Many are teaching others how to fight; many are fighting the enemy; and others have fought their fight to a finish. This is the Panzer spirit, the spirit which still predominates despite the many changes in college life brought about by the war. The student enrollment may have decreased but the spirit is there and so is the program of sports for both men and women. We, the students of today, have the spirit to carry on under difficulty, and so will all future students as long as there is an institution such as Panzer. The fall of this year was devoted to soccer for the men and field hockey for the women. The men ' s team consisted mainly of freshmen and sopho- mores, but what they lacked in experience they made up for in skill. The women ' s hockey team, on the other hand, consisted mainly of seniors with some representation from the sophomore and junior classes. The women engaged in a number of playdays and outplayed all opposition. All too soon, though, the cold weather brought our outdoor activities to a close. Fencing foils were uncovered and dusted, basketballs were inflated, parallel bars were shakily mounted, and we were off to a grand start with soccer and hockey only pleasant memories. En garde, step back, fence! Yes, our fencing team had started their season. With the inter-collegiate meet as their ultimate goal, the team had meets with various Eastern colleges. Jersey City State Teachers, Brooklyn, Hunter, Newark State Teachers, St. Elizabeths, and New York University all engaged in friendly battle with our excellent women fencers. Meanwhile the folk and modern dance groups had commenced their meetings and were preparmg for various recitals. On December 15th at the Christmas Festival, groups proved that their long hours of practice were not in vain, for their performances will long be remembered. The folk dance group has also given performances for the Servicemen ' s Social Center, for women ' s clubs and in various schools in Northern New Jersey. On Monday evenings the gymnastic group practices under the skillful teaching of Miss Helen Schifano and James Dow. This activity met with high enthusiasm this year. With the increased enrollment of men in February, a larger number of men attended the meetings. The women, who had a year ' s start, continued to learn new activities with even greater enjoyment and skill. Yes, we are at war, our enrollment has decreased, many sacrifices are being made, but Panzer ' s activities and traditions continue. Junior Class History In September of 1943, the present Junior Class entered Panzer for the first time. It was not long before we found ourselves tangled in what is commonly known as Freshmen Initiation. After surviving the ordeal we soon settled down to our work and to the traditions and customs that govern Panzer. It was then that we became part of the College. Paul Kelley, now second class seaman in the Navy, was our president, Doris Graham, vice-president, and Dolores Cordisco, secretary-treasurer. Allan Beaman and Marjorie Corisse were elected to the Athletic Association and Claire Meyers to the Student Council. When Marjorie Gorisse left the College, Annette Petrillo became the class representative to the Athletic Association. That summer under the guidance of the present senior class we packed our gear and headed for Aquatic School. Ten days of rain and cold were quite enough for us, and we were glad to return to Panzer once again. This time we registered as sophomores for the summer term. Renard Rossi became our president, William Hafer, our vice-president, Dolores Cordisco, secretary-treasurer. Annette Petrillo and Allan Beaman were elected to the Athletic Association, and Claire Meyers to the Student Council. When Allan left for the navy, Horace Roden became the A. A. representative for the class. As sophomores it was our turn to do the initiating, and our famous statement, some freshmen will pay for this will long be an initiating slogan. Now, as Juniors, we take a moment to look soberly to the future. We fully reaHze how lucky we are to be here, and we hope that we are able to assume the responsibility of being seniors. This will soon be our heritage. Our hopes for the future are centered around a prayer for victory and peace; also the safe return of our classmates who have gone into the service of our country. Freshman Class History In September 1944, the Freshmen embarked upon their career at Panzer. Our entrance began with an orientation program, which enlightened us on the course of study we were to follow and the laws and traditions of the college. Our official welcome was the Freshman Reception which was the first social gathering we attended. Our unofficial welcome from the upperclassmen in the form of an initiation, can well be classed as very cordial. Having survived the hardships of court night we were revived by a big sister tea. We held our election of officers in October and chose Robert O ' Connell as president; Lois McCarthy, vice-president; Fiarold Lefkowitz, treasurer; Lena D ' Alessio, secretary; and Virginia Cemarada, student council representative. We gave our first tea in November for the faculty and students. Our class was greatly enlarged in January with the enrollment of the Freshmen registered for the spring term. We were sorry to loose Robert O ' Connell and we elected Louis Peragallo to fill the president ' s office. Our first year has been a new and exciting experience and we sincerely hope to be able to continue our progress during the following years at Panzer. Athletic Council The Athletic Council has been the guiding body for the Panzer College athletics for nian) years. Even in difficult days of war it found a way to organize schedules of competition in soccer, basketball, baseball, fencing and track. The Council, with the able assistance and guidance of Prof Gorton, has not only organized athletic events, but has arranged enjoyable swim parties, skating parties, and one very eventful crab party to Portaupeck, New Jersey. In 1944, the Athletic Council took on the Mutual Benefit Fund since the close connection between the two was obvious. The present officers of this organiza- tion are, president, Marion Wessels; vice-president, Joseph Troiano; secretary, Annette Petrillo; treasurer, Horace Roden. Student Couxcil Springboard The Women ' s Basketball Team Coached this year by our new athletic director, Mrs. Elizabeth Beach, the team opened the basketball season by defeating the alumni with a score of 24 to 14. Rider was next on the schedule and they, too, fell to the strong Panzer team. Although a week later, Hunter proved to be a better team when scores were totaled it only served to spur the team on to do a long unheard of thing — beat East Stroudsberg Teachers College. A very close game was played against Wagner but again the Panzerettes came out on top. From the senior class Berenice Muncy, Kay Schaeffer and Jean Nunnink played in the forward positions and Eunice Eilau and Marion Wessels excelled as guards. Under the capable managership of Selma Rosenstock the team this vear also played Immaculata in Pennsylvania and New York University. Men ' s Basketball Team Even in wartime the fine and splendid play of the men ' s basketball team retained its excellent quality, a tribute to the interest of the students and coaching ability of Prof Gorton. Ably assisted by H. Rogers Muse, manager and Percy Clifton, assistant manager, the team played a schedule of exciting games and won the recognition of being the best team in the state of New Jersey. A larger registration in September and February brought some good high school players to Panzer. Herb Krautblatt, captain of the team and his able team- mates have demonstrated a fine quality of basketball. The team was composed of Albert Cohen, Frank Proietti, Bill Hafer, Louis Peragallo, Harold Lefkowitz, Renard Rossi, James Walling, and Robert Anderson. The basketball team won fourteen out of fifteen scheduled games in the following schedule: Panzer 50 Wagner College 20 Home Panzer 81 New Britain State Teachers College of Connecticut 38 Home Panzer 78 Newark University 52 Home Panzer 55 Montclair State Teachers College 38 Away Panzer 50 Rider College 41 Away Panzer 38 City College of New York 41 Away Panzer 51 Newark University 37 Away Panzer 67 Webb Institute 39 Home Panzer 54 Cortland State Teachers College of New York 44 Awav Panzer 54 Ithaca College 49 Away Panzer 48 Drew University 36 Home Panzer 88 Haverford College 42 Home Panzer 51 Wayne College 48 Away Panzer 54 Drew University 27 Away £ J Jl Jl « JL I i -S t fi c Glee Club The Glee Club of Panzer College has been in existence for six years under the leadership of Mrs. Sylvia Brainen. As part of its work, the members of this group have seen and studied several operas, concerts, and music demonstration. The Glee Club has sung at many student demonstrations, graduations, festivals, and teas. The present officers are, president, Eunice Eilau; secretary-treasurer, Dolores Cordisco; librarian, Sadie Burreci. Folk Daxce Group The Folk Dance Group is composed mainly of seniors and freshmen, so the program represented a variety of dances and abilities. The study of Ha- waiian hulas was continued. In addition to Heeia and Little Brown Gal, Songs of Old Hawaii and Oni Oni E were added to the repertoire. The seniors also revived the Slavic Dances, Cherkessia, Hopak, Csebogar, and Venjierka, while the two juniors did solo Morris dances of England, Old Mother Oxford, and the intriguing Bacca Pipes, danced over long churchwarden clay pipes. The freshmen began the season with three EngUsh dances, Guis Gisburn Processional, Thady You Gander, and Haste to the Wedding. In the second term, both juniors and freshmen learned two new dances, The Mexican Dance of the Old Men and the Irish Jig. Ten recitals were given during the college year by the group for the Servicemen ' s Social Center, Newark; the New Jersey Physical Education Asso- ciation Convention, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York; the Christmas Festival and the St. Patrick tea at the college; the State Convention of the New Jersey Business and Professional Women ' s Clubs; and for the assembly programs of Millburn, Irvington, and Rutherford High Schools. Claire Meyers is president of the club. Who ' s Who Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is published through the cooperation of over six hundred American universities and colleges. It is the only means of national recognition for college students which is free of politics, fees and dues. Several students are selected each year by an unprejudiced committee, for achievement in scholarship and extracurricu- lar activities. Their biographies appear in Who ' s Who . Its purpose is to serve as an incentive for students to get the most out of their college careers. Josephine Martone, Eunice Eilau, Berenice Muncy, Jeanne Nunnink and Muriel Fecher were included this year. Patrons Mrs. Virginia Altounian Lieut. Anthony Andriate Miss Marie Ayoub Mr. Robert Armistead Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Beaman Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bornholm Ralph Brennan, M.D. Miss Vera H. Brooks Dr. Margaret C. Brown Mrs. J. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Burton Dr. Harold S. Carlson Miss Irene D. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clifton Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cloidt Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cordisco Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dakelman Mr. and Mrs. N. A. D ' Andrea Mr. and Mrs. James Dow Mr. and Mrs. Louis Drumm Mrs. Kathryn Eaton Mr. and Mrs. F. Ebner Lieut. William E. Eilau Mrs. Lillian E. Eilau Mr. William T. Eilemann Mr. B. H. Engelke Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Fecher Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferguson Dr. Louis and Mrs. Galinkin Mrs. Hetty Gawley Miss Juliette Girardot Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Gorton Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. 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