Panzer College - Olympia Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1946 volume:

iIirEi?:K ' ! ;? A:n.q ■■a .1 XUa£A£LY MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERi ITY PANZER COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HYGIENE East Orange, New Jersey te eti t J-lie _Jluntv ia O ' ' ; p J 11 ■ i) A 3 PANZER COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HYGIENE THE COLLEGE IN THE WAR Other classes have written the chronological history of Panzer College in their college annuals. It is fitting that the classes now in college, and particularly the graduates of 1946, should write its current history. This deals with the years of war. Our nation had been at war for two years when the senior class entered Panzer as freshmen in September 1943. Throughout the country, colleges were facing reduced enrollments, faculties were drawn into armed services, and many teacher education departments of physical education had closed for the duration. Panzer faced all these problems, and with courage and vision met the emergency. The accelerated program, initiated in 1942, was continued. Who can forget the forty-eight weeks of college sessions each year, and the long summer months spent in the classroom? The courses were reorganized and more closely coordinated with the library. Small classes made possible individual assignments, and testing became a regular part of class instruction. New scholastic regulations left little time to worry. Yet in spite of all this, memories of the close association with each other and with the faculty will remain a cherished memory. Naturally, the enrollment was composed mainly of women. The extra- curricular program was adjusted accordingly, and many different types of social activities were scheduled. Athletic events were continued even though war restrictions made traveling impossible. Although only nine men were enrolled in September 1944, the college was represented by a basketball team. A few games of soccer and baseball were played by borrowing players from the opposing teams. Teas, luncheons, dinner parties and trips to the theatre replaced formal dances. A dance at all was a rare occasion, which usually took the form of a tea dance. The whole student body attended the circus, ice shows and Radio City. A big sister committee was formed by the senior class to give guidance to freshman women. This democratic organization prompted har- mony among students. War activities also received the support of the student. They gave generously to the Red Cross and to the War Chest of the Oranges and Maplewood. They contributed to the Red Cross blood bank; gave dance recitals for servicemen ' s clubs; and purchased war bonds for the endowment fund of the college. Under the Foster Parent ' s plan, the students of the college adopted an orphan from Holland, and paid for his maintenance and education. All this is history, in which the class of 1946 participated. Further- more, what other class will remember so vividly V-E Day, V-J Day? The spiritual uplift which swept us to churches to give thanks for victory and for the hope of peace cannot be repeated. No other graduating class but that of 1946 will experience the first use of the atomic bomb, the beginning of the United Nations Organization, the joy of welcoming the returning servicemen, and the rush of G.l. ' s to the college. These included some men who left college to enter the armed forces before we entered the war. Their places were kept for them, and now they, too, are on the road to graduation. Nor can another class know the thrill of attending once more the Senior Bail, which turned into a reunion for alumni and veterans. Yes, the class of 1946 has lived history. To the trustees and faculty of our college, we express our admiration and affection for their inspiring leadership and remarkable achievements in an unequalled world crisis. 3 • DEDICATION WE, THE CLASS OF 1946, IN THIS FIRST YEAR OF PEACE DEDICATE TH IS YEARBOOK TO PANZER COLLEGE AND THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT WITH WHICH IT SURMOUNTED THE HARDSHIPS OF THE GREAT WAR. • 4 THE FACULTY A Hazel M. Wacker Registrar Elizabeth K. Beach Instructor in Physical Education Alvira |. Drumm Instructor in Sociology Alvin B. Davis Associate Professor of Physical Education Margaret- C. Brown President Ji Gertrude A. Wardell Librarian E. Guy Creenawalt Dean Lewis R. Drumm Instructor in Sciences Albert J. Gorton Professor of Physical Education Left to right, seated: Fay Zipkin, Claire Meyers, Dolores Cordisco. Standing: Annette Petrillo, Ma- rion Owens, Horace Roden, Renard Rossi, William Hafer, Theresa Comito, Irma Sempier. OLYMPIA EDITORIAL STAFF Once again the students of Panzer College have undertaken the publica- tion of the Olympia. They are particularly happy to do so, as it will be the first peace-time yearbook since 1941 . A precedent was established this year. The Olympia is presented as a college annual rather than as the traditional senior yearbook. It is hoped that this practice will become a tradition in future years. To the faculty, patrons, alumni, students, and friends of the college, who have made this publication a reality, we, the Olympia Editorial Staff, express our sincere appreciation. Special acknowledgment is made to Mr. Joseph Salzman and to Mr. Ben David for the photography. Their kind contribution made the yearbook possible. Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor-in-chief ... Claire Meyers Dolores Cordisco Literary Editor Fay Zipkin Business Manager Horace Roden Circulation Editor Doris Graham Photography Editor Iram Sempier Sports Editors Annette Petrillo William Hafer Advertising Manager Marion Owens Feature Editor Theresa Comito Contributors Renard Rossi Maurice Julian THERESA RITA COMITO Terry Barringer High School 548 North 5th Street, Newark, N. J. How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines her friendly countenance it seems. Secretary-treasurer 3; Hocky Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Folk Dance Croup 1,3; Clee Club ), 2, 3; Springboard 2, 3; Big Sister Club 3; Olympia Staff, Feature Editor; Fencing Club 3. 1946 OLYMPIA DOLORES JOAN CORD I SCO Dolly St. John ' s Cathedral High School 291 East 4th Street, Clifton, N. J. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Secretary-treasurer 1, 2; Olympia Staff, Assistant Edi- tor; Clee Club 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2, President 3; Basketball Club 1, 2; Springboard 3: Folk Dance Croup 3; Cymnastic Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1; Modern Dance Croup 2, 3; Hockey Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Big Sister Club 3, Secretary 3. DORIS MARIE GRAHAM Do Crover Cleveland High School 25 Brookside Avenue, Caldwell, N. J. For all that she thinks, her eyes draw a picture. Vice-president 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Olympia Staff, Circulation Manager; Basketball Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Springboard 1,2; Hockey Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Badminton Club 3; Gymnastic Club 1,3; Folk Dance Croup 2; Fencing Club 3; Big Sister Club 3. 1946 OLYMPIA WILLIAM HENRY HAFER Haf Verona High School Montclair Academy 22 Gould Street, Verona, N. J. A comrade good without pretense. Blessed with reason and common sense. President 3; Vice-president 2; Student Council 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Olympia Staff, Men ' s Sports Editor; Soccer 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Dramatic Club 3. MAURICE ). JULIAN Julie Barringer High School 295 Isabella Avenue, Irvington, N. j. He plans and performs, resolves and executes. U. S. Army August 1 , 1 941 , to November 1 3, 1 945 Class Sergeant-at-Arms 1 ; Phi Epsilon Kappa 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; A. A. Council 3, 4; Decorating Committee 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. 1946 OLYMPIA CLAIRE ESTELLE MEYERS March Frank H. Morrell High School 45 Orange Avenue, Irvington, N. J. Sparkling wit and smiling jest. Personality plus, and all the rest. Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 3; Olympia Staff, Editor-in-chief; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, Vice-president 3; Springboard 1, 2, 3, Editor-in-chief 3; Folk Dance Croup 1 , 2, 3, President 2; Modern Dance Croup 2, 3; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Basketball Club 2; Hockey Club 1 , 2, 3 : Gym- nastic Club 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 3; Dramatic Club 1 ; Big Sister Club 3. MARION ACNES OWENS M.O. Our Lady of the Valley High School 248 Gregory Avenue, West Orange, N. J. A quiet nature has she, but mischief lurks beneath. Vice-president 3; Olympia Staff, Advertising Manager; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Hockey Club 1, 2, 3; Badminton Club 1. 2, 3: Basketball Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Student Coun- cil 3; Library Committee 3, Chairman 3; Big Sister Club 3. 1946 OLYMPIA ANNETTE D. PETRI LLO Pete Millburn High School 948 Ridgewood Road, Millburn, N. ]. In whose least act abides a nameless charm. Olympia Staff, Women ' s Sports Editor; Athletic Coun- cil 1 , 2, 3, Secretary 2, President 3 ; Glee Club 1 , 2, 3 ; Springboard 2, 3; Basketball Club 1, 2; Hockey Club 1 , 2, 3 : Folk Dance Group 2, 3 ; Big Sister Club 3. • 10 HORACE RODEN Shorty Park Ridge High School 16 Rosedale Avenue, Millburn, N. J. With any great design he dost intend. He thinks on the mean, the manner, and the end. Olympia Staff, Business Manager; Athletic Council 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Secretary-treasurer 3; Basketball 1 , 3, Manager 3; Soccer 2, 3; Baseball 1 , 2, 3; Gymnastic Club 1,2, 3, President 2; Badminton 1 ; Springboard 3 ; Dramatic Club 1 . 1946 OLYMPIA RENARD ALFRED ROSSI Rip West Side High School 348 13th Avenue, Newark, N. J. A careless song with a little nonsense in it now and then does not misbecome a monarch. President 2; Olympia Staff; Student Council 1 , 2, 3, President 3; Soccer 1 , 2, 3, Captain 3; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Spri ng- board 2, 3. IRMA GRACE SEMPIER Semp Bloomfield High School 57 Morris Place, Bloomfield, N. J. A willing heart, a helping hand, Always ready on demand. Olympia staff. Photography Editor; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Springboard 3; Hockey Club 1, 2, 3; Gym- nastic Club 1,3; Basketball Club 2, 3, Assistant Man- ager 2. Manager 3; Big Sister Club 3, Assistant Sec- retary 3. 1946 OLYMPIA FAY ZIPKIN Zip Weequahic High School 41 Leslie Street, Newark, N. J. The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute Who ' s Who Among Students in American Univer- sities and Colleges 3; Olympia Staff, Literary Editor; Glee Club 2, 3; Hockey Club 2, 3; Modern Dance Group 2, 3; Springboard 2, 3; Folk Dance Group 3; Gymnastic Club 2, 3; Library Committee 3, Secretary 3; Big Sister Club 3, President 3. 12 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The freshmen of September 1943, numbering nine women and five men, went through orientation and soon gained the rhythm of the accelerated program, which had been introduced in the summer of 1942. The selection of Henry Ryan as temporary class chairman was the first move of the class. At the Freshman Reception Henry Ryan and Claire Meyers spoke for the class in answer to the many addresses of welcome from various student organizations. Then followed initiation, which disturbed the balance between the constructive guidance of the Big Sisters and the destructive activities imposed by the Initiation Committee. Following initiation, the class elected Paul Kelley, president; Doris Graham, vice-president; Dolores Cordisco, secretary - treasurer ; Marjorie Corisse and Allen Beaman, representatives to the Athletic Council; and Claire Meyers, representative to the Student Council. Thus organized, the class of 1946 was swept into the whirl of the social calendar and college studies. Our class was enlarged in February 1944 by the registration of William Hafer, Percy Clifton, and Fay Zipkin. In rapid succession came the end of the spring term, intersession, and the memorable adventures of Aquatic School. But acceleration meant ac- celeration. Hardly were swimming and diving a pleasant memory, when we were launched into the summer session. Then came the call for some of our classmates. Henry Ryan, Paul Kelley and Allen Beaman entered military service. Our class experienced a real loss when Miss Whitehurst and Mr. Southworth left the college for other fields of work. Our welcome to Miss Wacker, college registrar and director of personnel, is a genuine one. In our second year officers were elected, as follows: Renard Rossi, president; William Hafer, vice-president; Dolores Cordisco, secretary-treas- urer. The vacancies on the Athletic Council were filled by An nette Petrillo and Horace Roden, while Claire Meyers remained on the Student Council for the next two years. As sophomores, our class was active in extracurricular activities. Many of us found our specialty in some activity by this time. What better spur to the rise of enthusiasm in sophs could there be than an assignment to initiate the incoming freshmen? Our committees with Claire Meyers and Horace Roden at the helm did a thorough job on this project. This year terminated with another session at Aquatic School and National Life Camp. Soon after this Percy Clifton became one of Uncle Sam ' s infantrymen. Our second summer session saw the organization of the Big Sister Club. Its aim was the promotion of cooperation and friendliness among students. To this end an interesting program of social events was arranged for the senior girls and their little sisters, the freshman girls. These included teas, luncheons and a bowling party. Fay Zipkin, president, Dolores Cordisco, secretary, and Irma Sempier, assistant-secretary, have made this program a colorful and successful enterprise. In the fall of 1945 we reached the culmination of our college life. We became seniors. We had many things to promote: the senior ball, the class dinner and the production of the college annual. New responsibilities ac- cumulated and it was not long before we realized that student teaching and commencement exercises were near at hand. It was our privilege to welcome back many returning veterans, and we were happy to do so. Our parting thoughts are with three classmates who are still in service. We invite the underclassmen to share in the joy which we anticipate at their home-coming. Yet, perhaps, this thought is tinged with a little jealousy because we, the class of 1946, will not be able to finish with them the course started together over three years ago. 13 • OUR CLASSMATES IN SERVICE PERCY E. CLIFTON • 14 CLASS PROPHECY Here we are on this glorious evening of June 1, 1966, at the Crestmont Country Club, celebrating the twentieth reunion of the Panzer Class of 1946. The first to arrive, and wouldn ' t you have guessed it, is Doris Graham. Doris, you know, after making such a grand success as fullback on the Women ' s National Hockey Team, has recently been invited to coach that team. Next to arrive is Marion Owens, well-known owner of a large fleet of taxi cabs. Marion modestly attributes her success in the field of transportation to the experience she received while in school. My, who is that distinguished looking gentleman over there! ' He is none other than the Honorable Renard Rossi, Principal of West Side High School. Principal Rossi is accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tortoreti. Mrs. Tortoreti, the former Dolores Cordisco, is heading for a telephone booth, probably to call the nurse to find out how the six little Tortoreti youngsters are behaving. Here comes Terry Comito, followed by Annette Petrillo. Terry is meandering about with pad and pencil in hand, questioning her fellow classmates regarding any deceasements of recent occurrence. Always looking for business for Sonny. Pete Petrillo, of course you remember, is that great coach of the Panzer Six. Have you heard she has changed the team colors from maroon to green for the Irish? What is the commotion? A laundry truck has just pulled up to the door, and coming out are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hafer, who proceed to deliver the freshly laundered garments to their grateful clients at the party. Mrs. Hafer is the former Irma Sempier. The merriment now gets into full swing, and the orchestra strikes up a lively tune. And who do you think is at the piano? None other than Shorty Roden, who made his reputation as the best disseminator of boogie-woogie rhythm since Duchin. Listening intently to the music over in the corner, we see Morris Julian, and his wife. Morris has been selected the outstanding football coach of the year. Next to arrive is the illustrious educator. Fay Zipkin, Ph.D., D.D.S., A. B.C. We understand that Dr. Zipkin, founder of the Zipkin School of Advanced Ratiocination, has accepted a new pupil, Albert Einstein, for a refresher course in relativity. Well, it looks as though the party is now complete. But wait, arriving better late than never is Claire Meyers. Claire made her debut as the leading dancer of the Ballet Russe at the Metropolitan last year, and believe it or not, she was on time for all of her numbers. Thus we observe the reunion of the class of 1946, and leave them as they discuss old times and probe the future. Fay Zipkin, Class Prophet 15 • CLASS WILL We, the graduating class of 1946, being of sound mind and body, and anticipating our departure from the institution which has provided cause for the bulk of our natural trials and tribulations, ebulliences and embarrass- ments, prides and prejudices, and affections and adjustments, do hereby affix our seal to our last will and testament. Ahem! We make the following bequests: THE JUNIORS: Our love of association, humor, and resourcefulness. THE FRESHMAN CLASS: The second and third years that the senior girls enjoyed on the basketball bench, passing cushions back and forth. TO ALL INCOMING STUDENTS: Our heartfelt compassion and sympathy for the four years of hard labor, soft-soaping, and incipient dementia praecox to which they ar e about to be subject. FRESHMAN MEN: The friendliness of the Big Sisters that they may succeed in their role cf Big Brothers. THE SOPHOMORES: Our heartfelt sympathy in contemplation of the well-worn path they trod to and from Dr. Brown ' s office. PROFESSOR GORTON: Our abundant strength, initiative, vitality, and ability that he may cope with the arrival of the new miserable bunch of miserable physical misfits. May Allah save him! MR. DRUMM: A fully paid insurance policy to cover his notebook and brief case. If they were ever lost, the cause of higher education would be set back ten years!! MISS WACKER: The alto section of the glee club which she has long upheld and supported by her own true voice. DR. GREENAWALT: A copy of The Perils of Pauline with proper directions, for inflection and gesticulation. MRS. BEACH: A vocal aid, in the form of a record, which starts out with a third of a cut and ends with these same eventful words. MRS. BRAINEN: A non-collapsible, sink-proof, unfoldable, and slide resistant music stand. MISS GIRARDOT: A shiny maroon and white cab with chauffeur at the wheel, which will be constantly at her beck and call. GINNY CEMARADA: The duty of upholding the fine reputation of Irvington as established by Eunice Eilau and Claire Meyers. RITA FERGUSON: An open door and a well waxed floor for early morning arrivals, that she may not be smothered in an accumulation of tardinesses. FLO JAKIEL: The portable, gilt-edged telephone set, which was the indispensable property of Terry Comito. AL COHEN: The current best seller, How to Do a One-Handed Handstand in Ten Easy Lessons by Morris Julian. SELMA NEUMAN: Fay Zipkin ' s seat-by-the-window on the No. 5 crosstown bus. SCOTTY THOMSON: Doris Graham ' s phenomenal mastery of the art of dancing . TO THE PERPLEXED FRESHMAN AT HIS FIRST EXAM: Dolores Cordisco ' s long finger nails. TO THE FOUR REMAINING STUDENTS BEARING THE NICKNAME OF PETE : Annette Petrillo ' s heartfelt hope that they live up to her ability to smile and see it through. DOCTOR BROWN: The well deserved satisfaction of a job ably done and the realization that we will carry on in the highest traditions of Panzer College. The foregoing is the legal will and testament of the Class of 1946. In witness whereof, we hereby subscribe our name and seal on this first day of June, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-Six. FAY ZIPKIN CLAIRE MEYERS Executors. 16 John Meehan, John Blohm. First row: Martin Boyajian, Stewart Richardson, Horace Tillery, William Ulmer, Allen Beaman, George De Marco. James Malone, Felix Saldutti, George Aakjer. Second row; Joseph Cloidt. Levon Barmakion, Paul Piefke, Joseph Crimes, Peter Nigro, Charles Matthews, John Underwood, Sidney Rothbard, Robert Swanson, Michael Salvatore. Third row: Edward Lieder, Franklin Chenitz, Thomas Carey, Joseph Williams, Joseph Heffernan, Paul Fleer, Angelo D ' Andrea, Nathan Stokes, Patsy Miraglia, George Johnson. THE RETURN OF THE VETERANS It was a privilege to be a student in college when, after several years in military service, many of our former students returned to college. Some of these veterans had made athletic history at the college in years gone by. Others we learned to know from letters which were sent from many dif- ferent parts of the world and which were read in assembly. One and all, we welcome them home with full pride in their achievements. Their courage and fortitude, their tenacity of purpose in returning to continue their course after years of war service are worthy of emu lation and admiration. The yearbook staff, with great pride, pays tribute to them in this college annual. 17 • First row; Claire Addario, Jean Sullivan, Frank Proietti, Ruth Twombly, Dean Creenawalt, Rita Ferguson, Fred Hulme, Ida Thomson, Jeanne Simonet. Second row: Robert Swanson, Hallie Talbott, ' Barbara Fox, Muriel Armistead, Louis Peragallo, Margaret Pons, Zenobia Wyatt, Virginia Cemarada, Joseph Talamo. Third row: Andrew Nazzari, Doris Vivian, Harold Lefko- witz, Selma Neuman, Fred Peterson. Fourth row: Peter Nigro, Carmine Giordano, Albert Cohen, Ernest Brosang, Allen Beaman. • ]: Front row Leiia Filippi, Florence Jakiel, Eleanor Webb, Dorothy Creulich, Jean Friedman Louise Cruelich juanita White, Antoinette Seruto, Rosalie Bryan, Grace MacClymont. Second row Lucille Stahl Dorothy Hines, Barbara Munder, Eileen Flynne, Betty MacManus, Beatrice Gallini Ruth Roemer, Bianca Vignone, June Brickman, Charlotte Koehler, Lila Burpee, Miss Hazel Wacker, Adviser. Third row: Richard Forster, Donald Robertson, Raymond Zantecki, Robert Mullan, John Festa, Thomas llaria, Harold Walters, William Cunningham, Ogilvie John Hartman, Donato DelGuercio. Fourth row: Philip Lowy, Sidney Feins, Hahnenfeld, John Butynes, Charles Serpone, David Roderick, Paul Hausser, Carl Fischer, Bruce Frank SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR CLASSES we r acquainted with the ' college custor s -d -dit,ons Class elect,ons followed Robert O ' Connell was chosen president Lois McCarthy, vice president- Harold Lefkowitz, treasurer; and Lena D ' Alessio secretary Vir- na Cemarada became Student Council representative -dC--ne Gior- dano and Marilyn Judis Athletic Council ePJ- f - ' X ,,. ' ! , °o r S r nell was called to military service along with James Walling, Bob O Connor, and Bert Engeike, Lou Peragallo was elected president. With the coming summer, we left for the Aquatic School at Narrows- burg This was really an experience we will never forget Some students Returned to summer school while others took playground and camP positions When we entered our sophomore year, the class was increased through the enrollment of veterans. Class officers remained practically the same aL though Muriel Armistead became vice-president, Andy Nazzari, Student Council representative, and Peggy Pons, Athletic Council -pres-tative After handling freshman initiation in a very humanitarian way, we gave our Hallowe ' en Party, which proved to be quite an exciting affair. In February 1946 our class was broken up into sophomore and junior groups as a result of the elective accelerated course, but we stay together fn spirit which includes our classmates who left college to do their part for ultimate victory. FRESHMAN CLASS The class of 1948 has the privilege of being the largest freshman class in the history of the college. The enrollment of sixty-five students included thirty veterans, representing all branches of the service. Incredible as it may seem after three years of feminine dominance, men outnumbered women in September, 1945. Our introduction to college life was given in the form of a dance, where we met all the faculty, a large number of upperclassmen, and the parents of our classmates. The program of dances and dramatics presented by the upperclassmen proved very entertaining. Later on we got to know one another. The officers chosen were; Don Robertson president; Betty McManus, vice-president; Rosalie Bryan secre- tary and RKhard Foster, treasurer. Members-at-large elected to the Student Council were Frank Hahnenfeld and Flo Jakiel. Captain James Ayre and Eleanor Webb were elected to represent the class on the Athletic Council. As the months passed by, we participated in teas, dances and theatre parties Every member endeavored to participate in as many extracurricular activities as possible. So far the class of 1948 has kept its group spint and has demonstrated its leadership in college life. 19 STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES The Student Council is the governing body of the student organization. It works in cooperation with the faculty and has promoted excellent student- faculty relationships. Arranging the budget, planning and conducting the social and extracurricular program are some of the activities of the Council. Each class is represented on the Council by the president, vice-president, and two members-at-large. Officers for 1945-1946 are: Renard Rossi, president; Claire Meyers, vice-president; Virginia Cemarada, secretary; and Louis Peragallo, treasurer. One of the most important activities of the Council is the publication of the student newspaper, The Springboard. This was published monthly during the war as a mimeographed bulletin, but in 1946 printed copies once more made an appearance. Miss Wacker was adviser for the first term and Mrs. Drumm for the second. Panzer men and women in the service, as well as civilian alumni, have received the Springboard regularly through the years of war. Many were the letters of thanks, which the editor-in-chief, Claire Meyers, received from the recipients of this mail. In these letters the Panzer servicemen included information concerning their whereabouts and experi- ences. This was reproduced in the Springboard, so that all readers might be kept posted. Another activity sponsored by the Council is the Folk Dance Group. The number of members was depleted by the graduation of seniors in 1945. However, a large influx of freshmen brought new enthusiasm into the Club. The study of Hawaiian dancing under Huapala continued. Russian dances, taught by Edward Michnevich, were added to the repertoire. Mrs. Beach instructed a group of men in a novelty dance, the Scarecrow, and some of the women students learned novelty tap dances. In the fall, recitals were given by the group at the Convention of the New Jersey Association for Health and Physical Education, and for the Christmas Festival at the College. In the spring, the group gave programs in Plainfield, Montclair and Glen Ridge Public Schools, Elizabeth Women ' s Club, Dover Women ' s Club, the Kiwanis luncheon, the Patron ' s Card Party, and for the Henry Snyder High School in Jersey City. Virginia Cemarada is president. The Glee Club, this year, assumed a new character. Additions to the tenor and bass sections added to the quality of music and to the size of the Club. Christmas carols, religious and Indian music were studied during the year. The quartet, composed of Claire Meyers, Horace Roden, Richard Forster and Louise Creulich, has contributed variety to the program. Dolores Cordisco is the president of the Club, and Horace Roden, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Sylvia Brainen, director of music, conducted an interesting program for the Club. Performances were given at the College for the Christmas Festival, the Patron ' s Card Party, the Jersey City Junior Women ' s Club, and for Commencement. She also arranged recitals by artists for assembly and chaperoned the Club to the opera. The Modern Dance group lost most of its members in the June gradu- ation, but received a large number of enthusiastic freshmen. The Club, under the direction of Mrs. Beach, started at once to work on an original dance composition for the Christmas Festival. The dance theme followed the thoughts in an original poem about Christmas. The story was narrated by Valarie Campbell to the accompaniment of accordion music. Each scene of the narration was danced by various groups in the Club, led by Ruth Twombly, president. For the Patron ' s Card Party, the Dance Group is work- ing on an Indian theme. The Glee Club is preparing a choral accompaniment. In raising its curtain on the 1945-1946 season the Panzer Dramatic Club disclosed to view an unusual wealth of good talent. Consequently, a • 20 STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES repertoire of several fine one-act comedies was able to be prepared in the Cellar Workshop during the year. Among other things it was encouraging to see so many men in the group, who were concerned about learning the art of acting, as well as the technique of play production. Having so many men interested in dramatics was new to Panzer, and it speaks well for the Club ' s continued success. Everybody entered wholeheartedly into the desire for making dramatics one of the most important extracurricular activities of the College. Miss Rita Ferguson, a former member, was elected president and Miss Ruth Roemer, a freshman, was chosen secretary-treasurer. The season opened with Virginia Cemarada and Rita Ferguson present- ing a skit entitled Knit One, Purl Two to the Patron ' s Association of the College, at the fall meeting. Doris Vivian and Carmine Giordano, fresh from their summer Rose Garden performance, staged Vv ealth and Wisdom in splendid fashion, before neighborhood women ' s organizations. Carmine Gior- dano, Valerie Campbell, Fred Hulme, and Betty McManus presented Mistle- toe , as a very entertaining Christmas Play, to the patrons and students. An important feature of the Cellar Workshop was the cooperative plan of having Carmine Giordano and Rita Ferguson assist in the direction of the plays. Dean Greenawalt directed the Club. Another social activity is Badminton. This Club is unique in that it is coached by two leading citizens of East Orange. Mr. C. D. Ceer, vice- president of Edison ' s and Mr. C. E. Humiston, Prudential Insurance Co., excellent performers themselves, gave valuable instruction in the techniques and strategy of the games. The Club is now engaged in a tournament. Weekly bulletins on the progress of the games and the scores of each player are posted. The Club will entertain some leading authorities on Badminton this spring. Margaret Pons is president of the Club. A new development this year is the library committee composed of representatives from each class. Miss Wardell and Dr. Greenawalt. It has been a great factor in articulating the library activities of both students and faculty. On the committee are Marion Owens, Doris Vivian, Fay Zipkin, Paul Hausser and James Caulfield. WHO ' S WHO Each year the publication, Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, carries the names of students in the leading col- leges of the United States, who are outstanding for their scholarship, leader- ship, and college service. The number of students is based upon the college enrollment. The award is determined by the highest number of faculty votes. This year the students selected were Ruth Twombly, Claire Meyers and Fay Zipkin. 21 Left to right: Muriel Armistead, Donald Rob- ertson, William Hafer, Florence Jakiel, Frank Hahfeld, Dean Creenawalt, Gertrude WardeM, Dr. Brown, Elizabeth Beach, Hazel Wacker, Albert Gorton, Andrew Nazzari, Renard Rossi, Marion Owens, Virginia Cemarada, Betty Mac- Manus, Claire Meyers, Louis Peragallo. STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right, seated: Irma Sempier, Selma Neuman, Fay Zipkin, Claire Meyers, Annette Petrillo, Theresa Comito, Doris Vivian, Dolores Cordisco. Standing: Horace Roden, Frank Pro- ietti, Lucille Stahl, William Cunningham, June Brickman, Miss Hazel Wacker, Renard Rossi, Paul Hausser, Harold Lefkowitz, Eleanor Webb, leanne Simonet. SPRINGBOARD STAFF • 22 FOLK DANCE GROUP Left to right: Doris Vivian, Louise Creulich, Zenobia Wyatt, Eleanor Webb, Virginia Cema- rada, Claire Meyers, Annette Petrillo, Beatrice Callini, Irma Sempier, Dolores Cordisco, Ruth Twombly, Muriel Armistead, Juanita Vv hite, Lila Burpee, Selma Neuman. DRAMATIC CLUB Left to right, seated: Nathan Stokes, Betty MacManus, Eleanor Webb, Dean Creenawalt, Jack Underwood, Selma Neuman, Rita Fergu- son. Standing: Jean Friedman, Robert Ander- son, Joseph Talamo, Fred Hulme, William Cun- ningham, Ruth Roemer. 23 Left to right, front: Eileen Flynne, Jean Fried- man, Betty MacManus, Eleanor Webb, Ruth Roomer. Back: Selma Neuman, Ruth Twombly, Dolores Cordisco, Claire Meyers, Fay Zipkin. MODERN DANCE GROUP Left to right, tront row: Marion Owens, Theresa Comito, Mrs. Elizabeth Beach, Ruth Twombly, Louise Creulich, Selma Neuman, Miss Hazel Wacker, Claire Meyers, Fay Zipkin, Dolores Cordisco, Annette Petrillo, Jeanne Simonet. Second row: Dorothy Creulich, Hallie Talbott, Dorothy Hines, Lila Burpee, Barbara Munder, Doris Graham, Charlotte Koehler, June Brick- man, Beatrice Callini, Grace MacClymont. Third row: Horace Roden, Robert Swanson, Peter Nigro, Donate DelGuercio, Charles Serpone, John Hartman, David Roderick, Thomas lllaria, Richard Forster, Paul Hausser. GLEE CLUB 24 WHO ' S WHO Left to right: Fay Zipkin Claire Meyers Ruth Twombly LIBRARY COMMITTEE Left to right: Dr. Creena- walt, Fay Zipkin, Miss War- den, Marion Owens, Carl Fischer, Doris Vivian. SCARECROW Left to right: Richard Fors- ter, Louis Peragallo, Hallie Talbott, Frank Hahnenfeld, Paul Hausser, Rita Ferguson. William Cunningham. 25 • ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES The Athletic Council, representing the Athletic Association, guides the athletic activities of the College. This year an increased student body en- abled the Council to plan, once again, a full program. The Council, under the guidance of Prof. Gorton, has sponsored, not only athletic competition and sport parties, but also the student mutual benefit fund. Through this, students are reimbursed for expenses incurred through accidents. The offi- cers are: Annette Petrillo, president; Carmine Giordano, vice-president; Peggy Pons, secretary; and Horace Roden, treasurer. Women ' s sports have maintained their leading position in the extra- curricular program. The extent of competition in hockey this year was somewhat limited. Under the direction of Mrs. Beach, the Club had prac- tice games with some of their neighboring schools, such as Clifford Scott, Bloomfield, and Hillside. The women ' s basketball team is able to boast of a successful schedule of games. The team showed real skill in competition and won a satisfactory percentage of games. Games were played with Rider, Immaculate, New York University, East Stroudsburg, and Hunter College. Muriel Armistead was captain; Irma Sempier, manager; and Mrs. Beach, coach. The Fencing Club, coached by Mrs. Helen Davis and managed by Rita Ferguson, established a challenging schedule. Matches were played with teams from New York University, State Teachers College, Jersey City and the Intercollegiate Tournament. The cheerleaders this year were all women. Claire Meyers, Virginia Cemarada, Rita Ferguson and Selma Neuman in white coulottes, maroon sweaters and caps stirred the spirits of the team and audience with their dramatic cheers and stunts. Y-E-A P-A-N-Z-E-R ! In the case of men ' s athletics many changes occurred. With the end of the war and the increase in the enrollment of men, Panzer had its first varsity schedule in soccer since 1942. Last year the men played two games with colleges and had a few practice games with local high schools. Al- though they achieved no victories, they did gain valuable experience from these contests. This year these men, with the addition of several freshmen, had a successful season under the able guidance of Prof. Gorton. After winning a few high school scrimmages, the men defeated Trenton State Teachers College, 3-1, for their first victory. This was followed by two more successes against East Stroudsburg Teachers College, 1-0 and 3-1, respectively. The highlight of the season was the game with Navy at Annapolis, which concluded the season ' s schedule. Although losing, 3-0, the squad achieved a moral victory, when it is considered that Navy was the intercollegiate champion of 1944 and that it was undefeated this year. The majority of the squad members will return next year when a full peace- time schedule is being arranged. Those graduating are Captain Renard Rossi, left fullback; Bill Hafer, center forward; and Horace Roden, utility linesman. Fencing became popular again this year. Pellegrino Ringi, former Pan- zer champion with foil and saber, coached the team. The team was com- 26 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES posed of freshmen, who show promise of becoming excellent fencers. Paul Hausser is the president and manager of the Club. Two matches were scheduled with Rutgers University. Panzer lost the first contest, 10-12, but hopes to win return bouts. With the return of Lieutenant-Commander Davis to College in Febru- ary, a gymnastic team and track team took form once again. Both men and women turned out in numbers for the gym team and for track. The Penn Relay and meets with local colleges are in the realm of actuality. Baseball promises to make the newspaper headlines this spring. Many well- known players have reported for practice, and a game with Army is on the schedule. Although this book is being published before the basketball season officially opens, it appears that Panzer will once again have an outstanding team. Veterans of last year ' s team, which won 14 out of 15 games, who will return to take their posts, include Al Cohen, giant center; Bob Ander- son, angular forward; Hal Lefkowitz and Lou Peragallo, guards; and the high scoring ace, Frank Proietti. Along with these men are Al Beaman, member of the 1943 team, Ed Happy Lieder, former member of the famed Iron Men , and two trans- fer students, Joe Olivola from Notre Dame and Ernest Brosang from Bergen junior College. The other members of the squad include Nathan Stokes, Frank Chenitz, Raymond Schnitzer, and Harold Walter. Members of the squad, who are ex-servicemen, are: Harold Lefkowitz, Albert Cohen, Allen Beaman, Edward Happy Lieder, Ernest Brosang, Nathan Stokes and Frank Chenitz. Highlights of the schedule are games with Fordham, Rutgers and Brooklyn College. The following is the 1945-1946 schedule: December 4 Yeshiva January 25 East Stroudsburg December 7 Fordham January 28 Upsala December December December January 12 15 21 5 lona Wagner N. Y. Maritime Rutgers Acad, February February February February February 5 8 12 20 23 Newark University East Stroudsburg Wagner Upsala Lowell January 11 Pratt Institute February 27 Montclair January 18 Newark University March 1 Rider January 23 lona March 9 Brooklyn College 27 ATHLETIC COUNCIL Left to right: Annette Petrillo; Professor Albert Gorton, Adviser; Margaret Pons, Eleanor Webb, Carmine Giordano, Robert Swanson, Horace Roden. SOCCER TEAM First row: Pat Maglione, Louis Peragallo, Carl Fischer, William Hafer, Harold Lefkowitz, Paul Haberbush. Second row: John Yobs, John Hartman, Carmine Giordano, Horace Roden, Fred Hulme, Coach Albert Gorton. Third row: Frank Proietti, Renard Rossi, Allen Beaman, Fred Peterson, Donald Robertson. 28 Left to right, front row: Frank Proietti, Harold Lefkowitz, Louis Peragallo, Nathan Stokes. Second row: Horace Roden, manager; Ernest Brosang, Harold Walters, Albert Cohen, Robert Anderson, Raymond Schnitzer, Allen Sea- man, Coach Albert Gorton, MEN ' S BASKETBALL TEAM Left to right, front row: Ida Thomson, Jeanne Simonet, Margaret Pons. Second row: Mrs. Elizabeth Beach, Coach; Lila Burpee, Barbara Munder, Doris Graham, Muriel Armistead; Irma Sempier, manager. Third row: Florence Jakiel, Lois McCarthy, Louise Gruelich, Betty MacManus, Beatrice Gallini, Selma Neuman, Eileen Flynne. WOMEN ' S BASKETBALL TEAM 29 CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Selma Neuman, Claire Mey- ers, Virginia Cemara- da, Rita Ferguson. MEN ' S FENCING TEAM Front row: Carl Fisch- er, Leonard Ditchner. Paul Hausser. Back row: Fred Peterson, Pelligrino, Ringi, Frank Hahnenfeld. WOMEN ' S FENCING TEAM Left to right: Rebecca Robinson, Jeanne Si- monet, Theresa Comi- to, Jeanne Sullivan, Doris Graham, Barbara Fox, Claire Addario, Ida Thomson, Rita Ferguson, • 30 CANDID 31 • PATRONS Alexander Brothers Miss Grace MacClymont S. Alexander Co. Mr. John McKechnie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armistead Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Meyers Mr. Franklin G. Armstrong Mr. Robert Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beam Miss Barbara Munder Mr. Frederick R. Beaman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nazzari Mr. and Mrs. William Brickman Mr. William Nemick Dr. Margaret C. Brown Newark Packing Co. Mr. Lee Brown Mrs. N. Nigro Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan Mrs. Irene D. Ogilvie Mr. John Butynes Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Owens Mr. and Mrs. A. Cemarada The Patron ' s Association Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clifton Perri ' s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Frank Comito Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Petrillo Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cordisco Mr. Adrian Pons Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham Mr. Frank Proietti Mr. C. Doerfel Ramco Fruit Produce Co. 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