Panzer College - Olympia Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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OUR CLASSMATES IN SERVICE PERCY E. CLIFTON • 14

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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 •

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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 •