Panzer College - Olympia Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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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 •

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OUR CLASSMATES IN SERVICE PERCY E. CLIFTON • 14

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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