Park Ridge High School - Hoot Yearbook (Park Ridge, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1923 volume:

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RALPH WALDO EMERSON, Power ' I - 3, f Q iilahlr nf Glnntrnia As Seen by the Class Athletics Class of 1924 Class of 1925 Class of 1926 Class Prophecy Class Roster Commencement Contents Debating Dedication Epilogue Faculty Faculty Frontispiece Hoot Staff In Memoriam Junior Prom Last Will and Testament Multum in Parvo Our School Popularity Contest Principal, Mr. Louis J Schmerber Senior Class Play Senior Outline What Would Happen If Who's Who, Why and When Ye Voyage of Ye Goode Ship Class of 1923 To MISS AVA F. FOLLINGWOOD We, The Class of Nineteen Twenty-three affectionately dedicate this Hoot MR. LOUIS J. SCHMERBER, Supervising Principal of Park Ridge High School, whom we wish to thank for his never failing interest in our class and his co-operation with us during the past four years 5 THE HOOT FACULTY Louis J. Schmerber .... Mae A. Emmons ....... Evelyn M. Allen, A.B. .. Mildred M. Carey, A.B. Ava F. Collingwood, A.B. Dora E. Willenbucher Madge Clarke ....... Carl Laurier, B. Sci. . . . . Ferdinand Kertes Thomas A. Sullivan Supervising Principal History .Latin, Mathematics . . . . .English, Spanish ..........English .............French . . . ,Physical Training ...........Science . . . .Mathematics . . .Commercial THE HOOT '23 I Editor-in-Chief .... Ass't Editor-in-Chief HOOT STAFF Literary Editor . ..... .. Art Editor ....... Ass't Art Edikor Athletics Editor .... Business Manager .. .Harry Dierman . . . . .Charlotte Marsh . . . . .George Schofield . L 1 .Joseph Beck .Clifford Stalter .Charles Perkins Harry J. Burlington, Jr. Staff Stenographer ....... ........ .Margaret Culbert Ass't Staff Stenagrapher .... .... G eorge Tompkins 10 THE HOOTYZ3 OUR NEW SCHOOL After three years of hardships due to the lack of a building in which it is usually the custom to receive one's schooling, we, the student body of the Pzrk Ridge High School, accompanied by our weary and almost exhausted faculty, find ourselves established in a commodious building, which looms up in front of us as we stroll up Park Avenue, and is affectionately referred to as the High School on the Height. The conveniences which we find in this new school are truly delightful. Our auditorium and gymnasium are treasures, and should be prized and treated ac- cordingly, i. e., don't try to show off your artistic ability by drawing your friend's picture on the walls of the auditorium or gymnasium. As one enters the labor- atory, the shining nickle faucets, the variously filled bottles standing on the shelf as though they were little soldiers on inspection, each and every detail im- presses one with its comfortable and exhilarating newness. The larger and more accommodating curriculum, which encourages students to specialize in the subjects in which they are interested, rather than to struggle with those which are of small moment to them, is bound to produce a happier and more efficient student body. School Spirit! Although this form of spirit was not harmed in any way by Prohibition, it was slightly injured by our poor facilities for learning. But- Them days is gone forever. In the short year in which we have occupied Our New School, our school spirit has been convalescing and is now entirely recuper- ated. We already have a trophy with which to decorate our library, namely, a silver loving cup. This was won for us by our debating team. These debaters spent much time and effort in preparation. Did they win? They did! School Spirit? We'll say so! Another aspect in which the new school figures is the effect which the beau- tiful building and the high scholarship is having upon the community. The many students coming from out of town for the superior advantages offered by our high school give Park Ridge a name to be honored and respected among other towns. The opportunities given by a. good school will draw new people to Park Ridge, and the institution is achieving the merited position, a place at the top in the sun. T2 THE HOOT '23 C ATKINS, EMORIE M. ig I know a maiden fair to see A. A. Member '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Class Play. BECK, JOSEPH C. Season your admiration for a while. Class Treasurer '20, '21, '23. Publicity Manager Science Club '23. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Gle,e Club, '23. Football '22. Ass't Manager Basketball '23. Class Play. Hoot Staff. Ji 12 THE HOOT '2? BOOTH, G. HERRICK I am sure care's an enemy to life Class Play. 1 ' -- Science Club '23. Glee Club '23. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23, BRENNAN, HELEN C. I have had a drrga.u, hast the wit of man to say what dream it was. Member A, A. '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Science Club '23. Class Play. HE HOOT,23 15 BURLINGTON JR., HARRY J. What doth gravity out of his bed al midnight? Cglasses?J Vice-President A. A. '22, V Vice-President Class '21. President A. '23. President Science Club '23. Hoot Staff. H Class Play. Baseball '21, '23 Football '22, '23. Glee Club '23. CONOVER, VIOLET REID A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard. Mcmber A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Science Club '23. Class Play. 54 'IHE HOOTK23 DIERMAN, HARRY W. I fear thy kisses, gentle maid. Vice-President A. A. '23. Vice-President Science Club '23. President Class '21, '23. Secretary Class '22. Debating '23. Manager Football '22, Baseball '22, '23. Basketball '23. Hoot Staff. Class Play. Glee Club '23. CULBERT, MARGARET S. K6 A still and quiet conscience. Vice-President Class '22, '23. Secretary A. A. '23. Hoot Staff. Glee Club '23, Member A. A. '21, '22, '23. Class Play. A peace above all earthly dignities, .mah mf THE H OOT '23 GHELARDI, IRENE. 'The embarrassed look of shy distress And maidenly shamefacednessf' Basketball '23. Corresponding Sec'y Science Club '23. Glee Club '23. Class Play. - Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23, GEORGE FOELLER. Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the steps. A. A. Member '22, '23. Class Play. ' Glee Club. X f-W f S 1.5 16 YHE HOOT '23 GLICK, SYLVIA Member A. A. '21, '22, '23, Glee Club '23. ' Class Play. HATHAWAY, JOHN E. Sweet is revenge-especially to Women. Member'A. A. '22, '23, Glee Club '23. Baseball '22, '23. Science Club '23. Class Play. Why art thou silent? . jf? -nf, Y, 5u.:qw: 'II-IE HCDOT Q23 I7 I 2 + 4 I Knox, DOROTHY BLANCHE. Better late than never. gf Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee' Cldb '2a. ' K 'z 5 ,- I JACOBS, AGNES C. And most divini-:ly fair. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee Club 323. Class Play. 'Q 'A daughter of tlfi gold,-'Tdivinely tan, .S eu ' ig qisilfkm' L r-Enadk' 18 THE HOOT CSweet Adeline.J , Debating '23. Football '22. Basketball '23. ' Sergt.-at-Arms Science Club. Member A. A. '21, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Class Play. KUGLER, GRACE M. Maiden! with the meek brown eyes. A. A. Member '20, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Secretary Class '20, '21, '23. Class Play. KESSEL, PHILIP C. For my voice, I have lost it with hallowing and mingling of anthems. E sm ,Kg l- THE HOOT PERKINS, CHARLES S. An innocent life,' yet far astray. A. A. '20, '21,A'22, '23. Baseball '20, '22, '23. Basketball, '23. Cheer Leader '23. Class Play. Hoot Staff. MARSH, CHARLOTTE. And a forehead fair and saintly Which two blue eyes under hine Like meek -prayers before a shrine. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23, Glee Club '23. Hoot Stall. 20 THEH OOT '23 P U 9 3 , , l i I , I l 2 l i F r 1 J H. . ROSENBERG, PAULINE A. Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low-an excellent thing in Woman. Q PISACANO, ANTOINETTE M. A nun demure, of lowly port. A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Basketball '21, '23. Captain Basketball Team '23. Class Play. Glee Club. rs l 1 m,-..m..M,n,..,,,--e+N,f -: 'ag ..tiit1Qi 2.214 - 4 2 1 . 4 vi' .Vx i u U 1 fm' 1. . 1 ' M,-, g -,:..i,.. . .V .vi -.1-,M xl-an-gp-.2-gf 3,7-'ve fzwlf I 'T Q? THE HOOT '23 SCHOFIELD, GEORGE M. ulngenuous, innocent- and bold Member A. A. '21, '22, '23. Treasurer Chss.'22. W . Basketball , ' Treasurer ience Club '23. Hoot Staff. Class Play. Glee Club .'23. J r ssszvo, :ANDREW He will give the 'devil his due. Member A. A. '23. ' Glee Club' '23. ' Manager Chocolate '22, '23. I Ci..,2la1-if if ' .ga 22 'II-IE HOOT STALTER, L. CLIFFORD He told of girls, a happy rout. Football '21, '22. Basketball '23. Baseball '20, '22, '23. Class Play. Hoot Staff. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. TERHUNE, MAE E. 'Where the stream runneth smoothe t, the water is deepest. Member A. A. '20, '21, '22, '23. Glee Club '23. Class Play. HE HOOT TOMPKINS, GEORGE E. O, for a draft of vintage! Debating '23. Class Play. Hoot Staff. Glee Club. ag: 'IHE HOOT'23 CLASS PROPHECY Mr. Laurier, the noted scientist, had invited me to his laboratory to see his latest invention. As he explained to me, by means of it, one could see any person or place he desired to see. Of course I was skeptical, but I was soon convinced that it was a most wonderful invention. Whom do you wish to see? he asked me. Harry Burlington, I answered, for I knew Joe was in China, opening up mines. To my astonishment, as Mr. Laurier turned a knob, I saw Joe emerging from a mine followed by coolies carrying buckets of some mysterious ore. By the expressions on the faces of all, I surmised that he had just discovered another valuable mine. Next I asked to see Grace Kugler. Immediately I saw her acting in London, in the Merchant of Venice. She was taking the part of Jessica, and by the posters I learned that she was the greatest Shakespearean actress in the history of the stage. To see Joe Beck was my next desire. The scene was Chicago. Joe was sign- ing a contract to take charge of the building of another canal across the Isthmus near the Panama Canal. I was not surprised to see this, for Joe had already become well known due to his accomplishing impossible building projects. Charles Perkins trying to convert the negroes of Central Africa to Chris- tianity made a striking picture, blonde and brunette. He was exhorting them most eloquently, but they evidently could not understand English, so he did not gain any success. However, to see Charles as a missionary was so great a sur- prise that I hardly recovered before the scene again changed. Here was a great contrast. George Tompkins was debating in the Senate. He had gained this position due to his dynamic debating qualities, and had al- ready become known as a combination of Webster, Clay and Patrick Henry. The learned Senators were listening most attentively and were much impressed by his remarks, delivered with many dramatic gestures. The scene again shifted, and I saw Antoinette Pisacano and Irene Ghelardi riding up Fifth Avenue in a large imported limousine. Both had married heirs to fortunes, and were becoming popular hostesses. This was due to the experi- ence gained in making lunches during their High School life. Next, the scene shifted to Italy. Andy Servo a monk! It was impossible! Yet there he was, clad in a monk's robes, in a monastery near Milan. This was another proof that miracles may happen. The office of the Superior Publications Co. came into view. Charlotte Marsh was signing a contract to write articles at a dollar a word. I had read a flew novels written by her, so I was not surprised at the rate. In the next scene, I sa.w Emorie Atkins in her shop in Paris. She was the best known of the American designers at clothes for women. It was proof of her ability that all Paris was wearing American fashions. A school in Massachusetts was depicted next. In the principal's office sat Helen Brennan, the leader in a new method of education. Helen had become very thin, and was almost hidden behind a pair of horn rim glasses. THE HOOT V23 25 The scene shifted to New York, and to the largest theatre. The Ziegfeld Follies were the attraction. As I looked, one face seemed familiar. As the girls turned I saw that Margaret Culbert was leading. In the wings I saw Philip Kessel, and by his actions, I judged him to be the manager of the season's best show. I-Ie seemed especially interested in a petite blonde. Next, I saw John Hathaway catching for the Yanks. By the way he was catching the curves, I knew that he was as good as when he caught for old Park Ridge High. , A private boarding school was shown in the next scene. Violet Conover had established a school for refined young ladies fas a sign statidl and was trying to inculcate a love for Latin in the hearts of the many girls attending. Violet was surround-ed by many admirers, all Freshmen in a neighboring High School. Next, I saw Tip Stalter coaching the Cornell football team, and showing ambitious youngsters the correct way to hit a line. It was his third yea.r as coach, and he had trained a team which had won every game by at least 100 points, playing against the lbest teams in the United States. Sylvia Glick was seen next. She was the advertising manager for Emorie Atkins' shop, and was conducting a great publicity campaign of American fash- ions for American women. Her posters were famous all over the world. George Foeller was on a wheat farm in Minnesota, in the next scene. George was standing by a large automobile, while his 200 employees cut his 10,000 acres of wheat. Seemingly he had prospered, as a large house, a large garage and many other buildings were in the background. The following picture was a scene of contented home life. George Schofield and his wife, formerly Agnes Jacobs, were seated in the living room of their mansion fdesigned by Georgej. Their children gave promise of growing taller even than their parents. The next scene depicted a lecture hall in St. Louis. Dorothy Keck was lec- turing 10,000 school children on a subject, the theme of which was Better late than never. Mae Terhune was with her, as she was Dot's business manager. When the scene changed again, I saw Herrick Booth in his factory in De- troit. Herrick had invented a car, the Hick-Booth, better and cheaper than a Ford. It had no engine, because through experience, Hick knew that an engine rctards the speed when going down hill. So he stopped this loss of energy by leaving out the engine. I had seen all the members of the Class of 1923, but when Mr. Laurier asked me if I wished to see any more, I expressed a wish to see good old Park Ridge High. Immediately I saw an immense brick building, surrounded by many other tall buildings. This was the new High School, accomlnodaning 3,000 students. Despite the physical change of the school, I saw that the moral spirit was the same old spirit of old Park Ridge, and would be forever. THE Hood' '23 MULTUM IN PARVO M. A.-Early Morning Algebra. C. B.--Jokes Cleverly But-? H. B.-Gigantic Heartless Brute. C. B.-Here Comes Bridget. J. B.-Healthy Jovial Brawniness. R. C.-Volumes Reviewed Copiously. S. C.-Money Sought Constantly fDigestj. W. D.-Has Work Done. F. F.-Geniality Frigidly Formal. A. G.-I Am Guilty. P. G.-Studiously Preparing Geometry, E. H.-Juvenile Efficiency Herein. C. J .-Always Cracking Jokes. B. K.-Does Bernard Know? C. K.-Picks Cute Kids. M. K.-Gay Maltese Kitten. M.-Craving Mathematics. S. P.-Constantly Seeking Phyllis. M. P.-A Mighty Pillar fAthleticsi. M. S.-Generally Modestly Silent f?J. A. R.-Philosophical Although Roguish. P. S.-Always Pestering Someone. C. S.-Let Cliff Speak. E. T.-Modestly Efficient Traits. E. T.-Gets 'Em Talking. -x A, -s r 'N VFJWIW fN'Q L Q! A. ' 'x X'-F N4 x 5 -2 : P XL' ,.f HA? 1 - if 1' 1 K NX A L is ri, L vf 1575 XY , aww. F E.- L r l 5 E r , r w n i .LA 'vw K., THE HOOT '25 29 CLASS OF '24 President ..... . . .Richard Belcher Vice-President . . .E ...Mildred Forbes Secretary .... ..... M ildred Dixon Treasurer Alfred Kuehn Albertson, Elizabeth Bartalot, Louis Belcher, Richard Clarke, Margaret Dierman, Clarence Dixon, Mildred Dunn, William Engle, 'Estelle Forbes, Mildred Frosini, Isadora Griesch, Catherine Gustafson, Richard Hansen, Marion Haubner, James Herring, John Holgerson, Walter Keesey, Ruth Krupka, Vera Kuehn, Alfred Maher, Patricia Moore, Donald Montresor, Lillian O'Brien, Kathleen Patton, Katherine , Pause, Eleanor Pause, Hans Pederson, Phyllis Tieman, Edwin Saunders, Jesse Vanderpoel, Edith Weilbacker, Gladys THE Hoor '23 AS SEEN BY THE CLASS Best All Around ...... Best Athlete . Best Student . . Best Looking Girl . . Best Looking Boy . . . Popular in Class fGirlJ . Most Most Popular in Class fBoyJ . Most Likely to Be a Success . Funniest .... Wittiest .... Most Constant Talker . Most Popular With Teachers . Giggler . Most Stylish . . Best Bluffer . . . Cutest . Most Popular in School . . . FACULTY LOUIS J. SCHMERBER Harry Dierman Clifford Stalter Harry Dierman Grace Kugler Joseph Beck Grace Kugler Harry Dierman Harry Dierman Philip Kessel Philip Kessel George Schofield Harry Dierman Helen Brennan Emorie Atkins John Hathaway Emorie Atkins Harry Dierman And still they gazed, and still their wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew. MAE A. EMMONS Sweet bird, that shun'st noise of fo1ly. EVELYN M. ALLEN. A.B. UI MILDRED M. CAREY, A.B. Thee a mistress to thy mind. AVA F. COLLINGWOOD, A.B. come to praise Caesar, not to bury him. Clustered around by all her s.arry faysf' DORA E. WILLENBUCHER Until they think warm C?J days will never cease. MADGE CLARKE With even step, and musing gait. CARL LAURIER, B. Sci. Such FERDINAND KERTES H THOMAS A. SULLIVAN 77 strains as would have won the ear of Pluto. Moving about in worlds not rea1ized. That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesnef' X Y X Irs. K i kyx r! ,QA ,NK YQ TIHE HOOT ' 23 M 33 CLASS OF '25 Presldent ..... . . . . . . Vice-President Secretary . .- .. Treasurer .....-....-..... Back, Alice Bass, Phoebe Bass, Willard Birdsall, Ruth Bolger, Charles Bonhote, Roland Cole, Blanche Conover, Jeanne Cook, Edmund Dickson, Everett Dickson, Janet Ellin, Loretta Ellin, William Fish, Grace Fleming, Madeline Geist, Lillian Harris, Herbert Healey, John Henryson, Margaret Herring, Flora Hicks, Martin Holdrum, Garrett Ihnen, Edward Ihnen, George Ives, Consuelo Kinkead, Marion Kinmouth, Eunice Kordula, Herbert Krebs, Evelyn Krupka, George Martell, Elizabeth Nelson, Charles Noonan, William Norman, Frank Oberle, Raymond Pascarella, Joseph Pasini, Frank Pasini, Lillian Paull, Lillian Pearson, Elsie Rich, Caroline Smith, Earl Soubie, Marcel Stewart, Josephine Tallman, Howard Terhune, Beaulah Weber, Frederick Weiner, Sarah Weisner. Theodore Wickenden, Alice - .. .... John Healey ...loscphine Stewart . . . .Caroline Rich . .. .Herbert .Harris THE Hoor '23 What Would Happen If- Miss Emmons chewed gum. Miss Allen played basketball. The Juniors were conceited. Miss Collingwood lost her temper. Mr. Sullivan lost his voice. Time. To Mr. Laurier, if all the girls left school. The Seniors became serious. The Freshmen refused the company of Violet Conover. Herrick Booth outgrew his childish days. Helen Brennan stopped giggling. Andrew Servo stopped pestering other people. George Tompkins used his study periods to good advantage. fAsk Miss Collingwood.b The Juniors sold good candy. Mr. Kertes stopped frowning. Dorothy Keck arrived at school on time. Mr. Schmerber called on Clifford Stalter for a speech in assembly. Phil Kessel lost his wit. Charles Perkins lost his desire to be in the presence of women. Miss Carey bobbed her hair. John Hathaway lifted his feet. Joe Burlington didn't do Geometry in English class. Mrs. Willenbucher had better eyesight. Sylvia Glick minded her own business. Grace Kugler became thin. D.. f jf: of 1 .1 r 'f .- .. fb' ' L 5 : Q . -F . Q- 1 'Ss C 61 m...w,, Q hr. - 'Tb ' - -:',.:-tual -.'.. A-- .-F - 5 - X q 1 ' f ' ffl a 5 2 1 w 1 , 1 u 1 v . I r v I Q u F , Q ' , 1 g l ' Jig ,A mi , . . . 1 K . Q 5 , V I 5 , x i Y I 1 2 1 QM A YW. k gf' V , 'l THE Hoor '23 President ...... Vice-President . . . Secretary ...... Treasurer .... Adams, Miller Banta, Elenor Barnaby, Elizabeth Beck, John Bender, Margaret Bergstrom, Thelma Bianchi, Margaret Bienson, Margaret Binovi, Primo Bird, Irene Bischem, Edward Bloomer, George Brower, Grace Buirkle, Florence Buschbaum, George Cloke, Peter Collins, Margaret Connolly, Marion Chadwick, Klemm Chamberlain, Helen Churchill, Winston Culbert, Estelle De Lucia, Caroline Dusterdick, George Ekart, Elsie Ellin, Elizabeth Elliott, Cecil 'Elmore, Bernard 'Entwistle, Thomas Flushhaker, Albert Fiedeldey, Alfred Foeller, Elizabeth Friedmann, Etta Geel, Charles Gibbs, Olivia Gilchrist. Robert Hansen, John Healey, Marie Hennen, Margaret Hohne, Martha Horn, Daisy Huff, Theodore lhnen, Harro Judelson, Caroline Kaempffe, Herbert Kaplowitz, Sol . Knurium, Maurice Lehmann, Arthur Lynar, Edward Lynch, Gerard CLASS OF '26 . . . . .Arthur Lehman . . . .George Dusterdick . . . . . . .Clara Mather MacMillan, Alan Madden, Herbert Mather, Clara Marsh, William McCouser, Hazel Millikin, David Mottram, George Mulhall, Edwin Mundell, Jeanette Olson, Lilian Palisi, Lucas Pergallo, Josephine Pervical, Lillian Pratt, Newell Rich, Clinton Rosemund, Lincoln Sabino, Millie Sackman, Dorothea Saunders, Perry Schmid, Fred Shelling, Joseph Shultz, William Sinsabaugh, Linwood Streeter, Melvin Stein, Ada Strostal, Clyde Teitgen, Kenneth Togonoli, Angelo Van Buskirk, Harold Van Riper, Garret Van Saun, Lola Van Varick, Richard Vautrin, Florence Vautrin, Louise Voorhis, Madeline Walsh, Jean Weill, David Wichern, Christian Williams, Hazel Williams, Peter Willsie, Frances Wirth, Elizabeth Wubbe, Helen Melvin Street r 538 THE HOOT '23 JUNIOR PROM The most interesting event in the social life of the school is the annual Junior Prom. This year, Friday evening, May 4th, was the date chosen by the Juniors. The affair was held in the school gym, which was prettily decorated in an original manner, carrying out the idea of a May Party. A huge Maypole in the center of the floor was the starting point for a large number of crepe streamers of all the light, pastel shades of spring. These streamers made a circular canopy under which the Juniors and their many guests danced and made merry. The canopy seemed like a rainbow, so artistically were the blues, orchids, yellows, greens and serpentine colors arranged. The music of the five-piece orchestra was excellent, and the students and their friends took little time for rest. There was not a single minute of the entire evening that was not thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. This was the first time in the history of Park Ridge High School that this keenly anticipated event has taken place in the school building. Thus the Junior Class of 1922-23 has started a new precedent which will probably be followed out faithfully by the future Juniors of Park Ridge High School. ii-.-. COMMENCEMENT Following the precedent of last year's class, the Class of '23 was in favor of producing an original commencement. We all realized how much more effort would be needed for such a production than for a successful play, but everyone agreed that it would be worth it. The idea of the play was to give a resume of High School life and the ex- periences of a student. 'Each of the four main acts dealt with a certain depart- ment in the curriculum. English, History, Science and French were represented, and the responsibility for each act was consigned to the department which it represented. The production was a combination of the humorous and serious. The plot was in form of the dream of a Senior about to graduate. She reviews in her dream some of the knowledge she has gained in High School. The first harrow- ing day at High School provided a burlesque of Subjects responding to the call of Agnes Jacobs, teacher, for the benefit of Charlotte Marsh, pupil. The English course was represented by King Arthur and thei knights and ladies of his court, all in proper apparel. Old King Tut and his contemporaries were reproduced in the History scene, the French department portrayed Queen Anne and her states- men. An explosion in the Chemistry laboratory, which represented the Science department, ended the dream. In the last act of the play the diplomas were presented to the class. . The unique costumes, the humor provided by the mistakes of the bewildered student, and choruses which were trained by Mr. Laurier and Miss Clarke com- bined to make the commencement a distinct success. n K Qzemggf 7? Qfdt,::::.:1'-'lf-,..,, X X ,ug with ourirlina Anchoyuin ,N Tum '9z?tcnqf,,g,L Yum, MAP ,X flag.. X -, Pvojecls Slerrng X-ff i - I.o5TourCxPhunj7 R'77IQVhld hire ' X viumnxueded 3mon'!.Hs. 6,-,un C A fhtn 4,9 uoabllfanbbo x Q A fw i S'f-I var f '-Slquen fcdffj X 1, -Kd-Ng ' .' S fl? M Proucded anvfns 4 4qrtfq:1r 5?v1d'4,ma- fllborlson Cart! 'Mmm in 'Sie X M.,,,,1 ,, dh bm rf lon-un 'Rc ghd V12 Y? 2. mon! hs jf CutAlSIZorr11. ff un 'r eg0'Y Lvtw fur! m. P, hold ,Iun.t'l92b X n X X fx X X x N 3 X - 5 ....4, ,.-6ep!imFer,n91o -V V 7 'vrotttkd an our wqj Miter rescuing 'lcmslawqas lU1f 'mn.CxpTS X f ifll L f un Q5 . mm .W 5 ood Shu C ,,,-M ., mfg Q PP 'Begun wr vvydj' ' Szp-t' IWW fuubrwqfaplj Crew of 36 Chg-s of 1925 d 1-:sh-,l..ur.i a-1. g J-ur 1+ THE HOO71,23 THE SENIOR CLASS PLAY Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice was the play chosen for presentation by the Senior Class this year as their contribution to Park Ridge's social functions. After spending over a month in hard, steady, but enjoyable practice the class presented the play on April 20th and 21st in the school auditorium. The play was the first of its kind to be presented in the new school and was, according to Mr. Schmerber and many other competent critics, th: best production ever presented as a class play in Park Ridge. The cast was as follows: 41 Ca t Duke of Venice . . . . .... Antoinette Pisacano Prince of Morocco .... ..... I -I. J. Burlington, Jr. Antonio, the merchant . . . . . . .... Herrick Booth Bassanio, his friend . . . . . . . . George Schofield Gtratiano , . Phiiip Kessel Lorenzo L Friends to Antomo John Hathaway Salarino 5 and Bagsanio Joseph Beck Salanio H. J. Burlington, Jr. Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot .... Shylock, a rich Jew .......... Launcelot Gobbo, a clown . . . Balthasar, a servant to Portia Portia, a rich heiress .......... Jessica, daughter to Shylock .... Nerissa, her waiting maid .... A Jester to Portia ....... Pages to Portia . .. Ladies at Belmont .... . . . .Charles Perkins . . . . Charles Perkins . . . . . . .Andrew Servo Antoinette Pisacano . . . . .Helen Brennan . . . .Grace Kugler . . . . .Emorie Atkins . . . .Margaret Culbert Sylvia Glick Charlotte Marsh Violet Conover Dorothy Keck Mae Terhune 4..--W A. 5 s . l , . , 2 I X 4 F ks 1, ,. 5 A 1 L-,,?, , THE HOOT,23 43 The play itself was very well acted, for the characters were well chosen. Not only was everything as far as 'possible kept in accordance with Shakespear- wean style, including costumes and scenery, but also the full play of five acts was given with the exception of a few scenes, also the very long speeches were :slightly cut. The settings for the play were, of necessity, very simple, but the :strip arras of tan burlap fanned an excellent background for the brilliant Eliza- bethan costumes. Incidentally, the strips aided in the shifting of scenes, as they were fastened together only at the top. Thus the audience could be carried by a fairly rapid transit system from Venice to 'Belmont and back. A frieze of blue, and brilliant red curtains for the Behnont casket scenes changed the color scheme, :and the dark green curtains formed the entire background for the garden scenel Elizabethan songs, played by Mr. Laurier between acts, added to the Shakes- pearean atmosphere. Charles Perkins, playing the dbuble role of Shylock and Old Gobbo, was without doubt the individual star of the play. Philip Kessel, as Gratiano and .Andrew Servo, as Launcelot Gobbo, both provided laughter. Helen Brennan, as Por-Lia, and 'Emorie Atkins as Nerissa, the dainty little maid, both deserve men- tion. Grace Kugler, as Jessica, and John Hathaway, as Lorenzo, made a con- vincing and romantic pairg both acted their parts very well. Herrick Booth, as Antonio, was indeed the rash merchant, too easy and unwary in his dealings with mankind. George Schofield, as Bassanio, portrayed well his part of the romantic lover. Antoinette Pisacano showed readily in two parts that she can act. Joseph Beck, as Salarino, and H. J. Burlington, as Salanio, showed the gay side of life in Venice. Burlington also made a most convincing Morocco. The play will long be remembered by the people from not only Park Ridge, but the surrounding towns, as outstanding among the achievements of Park Ridge High School. J is l Alhlelics l CISSP THE HOOT'23 4,15 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Officers Supervisor-Miss M. Clarke President ........... .... . ........... H arry J. Burlington, Jr. Vice-President . . . ......... Harry Dierman Secretary ...... .... M argaret Culbert Treasurer ...... .... ..... . . .... R ichard Belcher Cheer Leader ............................... Charles Perkins The Athletic Association has had a very successful year. More has been done this year than in any past year and no deficit has been left. The member- ship was greater than in any preceding year, and it was due greatly to this that so much was accomplished. The football team was furnished with uniforms and played a ten-game schedule. The basketball teams also were supzmlied and a fourteen-game schedule p1?.g'c'l. We joined the Bergen County Inter-scholastic League for this sport and also for baseball. This necessitated the hiring of referees, an added expense. Baseball uniforms were also bought. Thus the A. A. leaves uniforms for thrre teams behind, the custom of joining a regular league, and a balance in the treasury. 8 1 W we ,. pu 1l,1 I 'Q l 1 lil Ill '1 I1 , if THE Hoof '23 47 FOOTBALL When the football season opened we found good material for a light, fast team, and the men were of course eager 'for a successful season. However, the players were greatly handicapped by the lack of a steady coach, though Mr. Schmerber and Kenneth Dickson helped them throughout a fairly successful season. The upper classmen, Pause, Burlington, Stalter and Rosemund, consti- tuted last year's veterans and. reinforced by enthusiaslic underclassmen. these men produced a creditable team. On Columbus Day the football eleven from Spring Valley journeyed to Park Ridge with a great many followers. As this was our first gazne, and as Spring Valley was one of our most difficult opponents the result was disastrous-25-0 in favor of Spring Valley. Weight and speed told against us. In the third quarter, when a touchdown for Park Ridge seemed probable, we were held by Spring Valley's splendid defensive work, and lost the ball on downs. On the following Wednesday our men revenged themselves on Tenafly with a score of 24-0. Tenafiy was helpless before our aggresive forward line. Many Park Ridge rooters took the journey with the team, and the players were well supported. At Nyack, however, we suffered the bitterest defeat of the season. The score was 37-0. Nyack's excellent offensive work and almost impenetrable interference in the backfield were responsible for this score. In the third period of the game many long runs were made by our backfield, and we seemed near to a touchdown, but all of our forward passes were somehow intercepted. When we returned Tenafly's call we again defeated their team, this time by a score of 21-0. Before four downs had been made at the beginning of the game a touchdown was scored by our quarterback, Rosemund. The extra point was made by a forward pass from Burlington to Beck, who carried the ball over, making the score 7-0. In the third quarter Tenafly was very eager for a touch- down, as was shown by their long runs, but their hopes were shattered when Pause caught a forward pass and scored another touchdown. Two other touch- downs were made by Stalter in the second and fourth quarters respectively. Not content with one victory to make up for the Nyack defeat, Park Ridge on November 11th won from Ramsey, 13-0. In the very first quarter Clarence Dierman, playing left end, caught a neat forward pass from Burlington and ran for a touchdown. Dierman thus made good in the first quarter he played in 1922. After successive forward passes in the third quarter, Ramsey had a good chance to score, but a Park Ridge man caught one of the passes and the ball changed its course. In this game the outstanding players were Burlington, right halfback of Park Ridge, and Rockefeller, Ramsey's quarterback. On November 15th our team went to Dumont, backed by a large group of High School enthusiasts. The day was rainy, and the field was in very bad con- dition, and we were outweighed by Dumont, so they rolled up against us al score of 14-0. alla-h-L.:-.R +4--'-lar A-Q 4..u...r- fha' A 48 THE HOOT'23 At Spring Valley on November 18th the highest score of the season was run up against us. However, we did manage to score on them, and this was some sat.sfaction. Because of center rushes, and very close playing, many minor injuries were sustained by the men of both teams. Spring Valley had lost none of the former speed and teamwork, and these, added to the lightness of our team, were responsible for a score of 40-7. On our home grounds we suffered another defeat at the hands of Nyack, 32-0. Here we were handicapped by the fact that Burlington, our agile halfback, was not in the line-up because he was suffering from a minor injury which he received in tne game with Spring Valley. Park Ridge played a good game, but the defensive work of our opponents told heavily against us. In our return game with Ramsey, November 25th, we defeated them by the same score as that of the other game-is-0. A few minor injuries were sus- tained, but our clever passing and trick plays scored two touchdowns for us. In the annual game with the Alumni on Thanksgiving Day, Park Ridge High played the best game of the season. 'lhe heavy opposition ofered by the veterans on the other side of the line was responsible for the score of 13-0, but Park Ridge rooters were proud of the fast, neat game played by the school team. The average weight of the Alumni line was about 160 and that of Park Ridge was about 140. The team was well supported by the school, and the enthusiasm shown by :he rooters was most gratifying. All aboard for a bigger, better season in 1923! Line-up Fullback ............... L. C. Stalter Left Halfback ..... '. .H. Pause, Capt. Right Halfback. .H. J. Burlington, Jr. Quarterback ............. R. Belcher Left End ........ ........ L . Bartalot Right End ..... ..... J . Beck Left Tackle .... G. Ihnen Right Tackle ..... A. Kuehn Left Guard . . . . . .D. Milliken 1 Right Guard .... . . .T. Wiesner Center ...... . . . .J . Herring Substitutes P. Kessel D. Moore C. Dierman J. Haubner J. Saunders Manager-H. Dierman Asst. Manager-R. Belcher 4 wi 'IHE HOOT'23 49 I 4 4 i 1 I 4 1 4 i I 4 4 4 l 4 4 v -u BASKETBALL Guards: Clifford Stalter, Hans Pause, Harry Diermanl Subsiitutesz George Schofield, Charles Perkins. Center: Philip Kessel. Forwards: Louis Bartalot, Donald Moore, William Dunn. The basketball season this year, taken from a viewpoint of games won and lc-st, was a great failure, but from the view of benefits grained it was quite suce cessful. We re-entered the Bergen County Inter scholastic League, and were given a schedule of sixteen games. The teams played against included the best in Bergen County, and one, Ridgefield Park, was one cf the 'Jest in the state. We were handicapped by the fact that it was the revival of basketball in the school. We had no veterans from former teams. We had li tie coiching also. These two factors, combined with the loss of Haubner, the illness of Bartalot, debating, and the two class plays gave us a great handicap which, however, we overcame to the best of our ability. On the other hand, 1' os, of our opponents were from larger High Schools, and so had more experienced material to choose from. Our opponents also had good coaching, a very good factor. But this year's team, despite its poor record, should be given great credit for the spirit lnanifesed. It revived basketball in this school and has trained men for next year's team which we believe will be much more successful. 50 THE HOOT'23 3 1 I . 1 x 1 i , . 1 w 4 i u Y x r GIRLS' BASKETBALL This year witnessed the revival of basketball at Park Ridge High School. For the last two years a basketball team was an impossibility because we had no court. The team had, for the first time in the history of the school, a well equipped gymnasium. This gave plenty of opportunity for practice, and the players made the most of it. Only one member of the last team was in school. This necessi- tated the formation of almost an entire team. The students worked with a will, and in a short time a squad of ten was chosen by the coach. Due to the tireless efforts of our coach, Miss Clarke, a team was whipped into shape. Although the team met with many reverses the showing was much better than might have been expected. Many of the scores were so close and the games so hotly con- tested, that the spectators were kept on their toes until the final whistle. In Pause, Albertson and Paull, we had and will have for next year three re- markably good forwards, whom we hope will do as much credit to the team as they have done during the past season. The team will suffer the loss by gradua- tion of both its guards, one of whom is the captain. In Beensen and Stewart the team can put confidence for the next season, for experience is always the best teacher. THE HUGH' '23 51 Much of our success was due to the intelligent coaching of Miss Clarke and to the hearty co-operation of the girls who made up a scrub team at practice. Otherwise the team could not have showed such a good record. It is almost undoubtedly true that with good practice and co-operation and :substitution of Fish and Krupka as guards, next year's team will put Park Ridge in a higher 'rank in the League, for they not only will have the greater part of the old team but also the advantage of a big gymnasium, which means a great deal to a rising team. Lastly, we wish to thank our captain and manager, Antoinette Pisacano and Eleanor Pause, respectively, for the work 'they have done, in order that the bas- ketball team of '23 and '24 should be a success. Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Park Line-up of the Team Antoinette Pisacano lCapt.J ................. .... G uard Irene Ghelardi ............. ...... G uard Eleanor Pause fMgr.j ..... ...Forward Betty Albertson ...... . . . .Forward Margaret Beensen ......... Center Josephine Stewart .... . . . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . .......... Side Center Substitutes: Grace Fish, Vera Krupka and Lillian Paull. Results of the Games Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridge Ridgefield Park Westwood Fort Lee Hasbrouck Heights Dumont Leonia East Rutherford Hasbrouck Heights Ridgefield Park Westwood East Rutherford Fort Lee Closter Dumont Leonia Closter w . 1 -if A iwwlifief TIIE HWDCJT 'ag 53 BASEBALL - Baseball was much more successful this year than last. The team benefitted by the experience of many of last year's men who remained in school, also by thr- skillful coaching of Mr. Abram Bowen. We still lacked a home diamond and so played all our home games at Hills- dale. This was a great disadvantage as we could practice but twice a week on a good field, and the distance kept rooters from going to the games. We joined the Bergen County Inter-scholastic League for baseball and were given an eight-game schedule, but we played one game before the league series began. Our opponents were from the Crescent Athletic Club of Hillsdale. This game was played April 7th and Park Ridge won. The Crescents scored three runs in the first inning on errors, and two hits. Stalter was pitching. Perkins replaced him in the second inning and held them to one hit in eight innings, and no runs. Park Ridge made three runs by the ninth inning, tying the score, and won when three more runs were scored in the ninth inning. The final score was 6-3. The second game was our first league game. We played Ramsey at Hillsdale. Holgerson pitched and held them down very well. Most of the runs scored by Ramsey were made on errors. The score at the end of the game was 9-5. Bur- lington replaced Pause at first base and played so well that he remained there throughout the season. ' The next game was with Ridgewood, not a league game. This was lost by a score of 5-3, which we considered a very good showing, considering the ability of our opponents. Stalter replaced Dierman at second. The next game was played at Closter, the second league game. It was a close game throughout. Again Park Ridge came through in the last inning and scored two runs. The score was 4-2. This is a summary of the games to date. Prospects of a League Cham- pionship are rather bright as we have won our first two league games. The schedule follows: Dumont at Dumont, May 2d. Westwood at Park Ridge, May 4th. Ramsey at Ramsey, May 9th. Dumont at Park Ridge, May 11th. Westwood at Westwood. May 16th. Closter at Park Ridge, May 23d. Line-up Catcher . . . .......... ........... H athaway Pitchers . .. ...Perkins, Holgerson First Base .... ........ B urlington Second Base . . . Z ..... Stalter Third Base ...... ...... ...... ..... B a rta lot Shortstop .. ........................................ Belcher Outfielders ...... Pause, C. Dierman, H. Dierman, Soubie, Healy 54 THE Hoor '23 DEBATING The eventful day had at last arrived, March 22, 1923, the date set for the Dumont vs. Park Ridge debate. Subdued excitement prevailed throughout the entire school, and the hours slowly ticked away, too slowly for the student body, but much too rapidly for our team. For the past month our able coach, Mr. Kertes, had been faithfully drilling our debating team, and much excitement and satisfaction was expressed when the team was chosen, consisting of George Tompkins, Philip Kessel, Donald Moore and Harry Dierman. The question for debate was: Resolved, that the Merchant Marine of the U. S. should be subsidized by the Federal Government. Due to an unfortunte flip of the coin, Park Ridge lost the toss and Dumont decided to hold the debate at their school. Park Ridge had the privilege of selecting the side of the question they preferred and after much thought and consideration, the negative side was chosen, and our boys started to gather material, aided by Mr. Kertes. A trial debate was given between the first and second teams in the school auditorium onesweek prior to the debate. The negative side won unanimously to the delight of the students. The twenty-second of March arrived clad in mist, although we are glad to say the weather did not lower our spirits, or cause any noticeable absence of Park'Ridge students at the debate. THE Hoor Q3 55 Two bus loads of loyal Park Ridge fans left the chool at 7 o'clock, stopping at the diierent stations for non-residents of Park Ridge. Much noise and laugh- ing prevailed during the short trip to Dumont. Upon our arrival we were escorted to the auditorium, which was located at the top of the building. Many groans arose, and occasionally a remark was passed to the effect that Park Ridge High School should have been allowed to act as host, in the new Auditorium. A few cheers were given by both schools, Park Ridge creating an unusual amount of sound under the direction of our cheer leaders Belcher and Perkins. About fifteen minutes after our arrival the debate began in all reality. The usual formalities were duly executed and then the contest began. Tompkins, our first speaker, delivered his speech with great eloquence and determination. In fact, so much so that our opponents declared he was a second Douglas Kessel followed the second Dumont speaker, with arguments that made Dumont sit up and take notice, while Moore nicely concluded our arguments with a splendid summary. The intermission was passed pleasantly. Cheers were given by both schools, and the Dumont High School Orchestra played some very enjoyable music. Our rebuttal was given by Philip Kessel, who deserves much credit for his manly delivery, and well organized discourse. Dumont was unable to defend the subsidy against the Park Ridge attack and the decision was rendered in favor of Park Ridge by six votes to three for Dumont. Unrestrained excitement, in which the faculty took an important part, broke out in the Park Ridge section. Mr. Kertes, our coach, was congratulated upon the splendid team he had organized and coached. Harry Dierman, our alternate, and leader of the negative side, deserves much praise and credit, for the well organized speeches and our excellent rebuttal. On April 27th the final Park Ridge vs. Closter debate took place in Closter. Again fate decided against us, and once more Park Ridge High School was obliged to travel to the battlefield. Unlike the weather for the first debate, the night for the second one was clear, and the enthusiastic pupils who filled the bus had a most enjoyable ride to Closter. Many private cars carried more Park Ridge students to the contest. Before the debate began, Park Ridge and Closter vied with each other in cheering. Due to the fact that Mr. Laurier was late in arriving, we could not sing until the intermission, but then old Park Ridge came back strong with songs and yells, ably led by Charles Perkins and Richard Belcher. Immediately after the formalities the first speaker for the affirmative opened the discussion with an argument proving the need for a merchant marine sailing under the United States' Hag. George Tompkins, our first speaker, made no attempt to deny these statements, in fact, Park Ridge throughout the debate 56 THE HOOT '23 conceded the fact that such a marine is necessary and advantageous to the pros- perity of our country. However, George aimed at the real issue by proving that the subsidy is economically unsound. The second speaker for Closter brought up arguments to prove the advisability of a subsidy, he urged that both private and government ownership have failed in the past. Philip Kessel in a very forceful speech, proved that the greatest merchant marines in the world have not been built up by subsidies, also he met the well-known affirmative argument that the subsidy is necessary to compen- sate for the difference in construction and operation costs in the United States as compared to other countries where labor and materials are cheaper. He mar- shalled statistics to prove the great economy of oil burners over coal burners and added that 90 per cent. of U. S. ships are oil burners, a proportion far larger than any that exists in the merchant marines of other nations. The third speaker for the affirmative argued for subsidies from an historical point of view, but unfortunately she confused the subsidy issue with the suo- vention policy. Donald Moore, concluding the debate for Park Ridge, brought forth our new plan, a system of carefully arranged discriminating duties. In a clear and telling summary he proved the advantage of the policy over the sub- sidy in relation to every point considered by the negative and to the major issues brought up by the affirmative. The intermission, filled with songs and cheers of both factions, passed quickly, and then the rebuttal was opened by Park Ridge for the negative. Philip Kessel surely did himself and his school proud. His delivery was most manly and convincing, his speech was admirably arranged, and his easy use of convincing statistics made Park Ridge listeners confident of success. The affirmative re- buttal was marred by the speaker's constant reading from notes, but she found one or two weak spots in the negative armor. However, two of the judges were convinced that the United States should not subsidize hcr merchant marine. Feeling was tense as the chairman placed three votes in front of the affirma- tive leader, but when a moment later he announced tha. Park Ridge had won by a 2 to 1 vote we found voice to yell until all Closter must have heard. Each school then cheered the opponent, and then people filed out to congratulate our team and Mr. Kertes, whose splendid coaching helped not a little toward bringing the silver cup from Rutgers Interscholastic Debating Society to Park Ridge High School, where it will be placed alongside of the one won two years ago. 3 THE H0OT'23 57 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the members of the sovereign Class of 1923 of Park .Ridge High School. being of sound and intelligent .mind and memory, do hereby make known the bequests of our last will and testament. Our last wish is that we be remembered and respected in the years following our death. The Class of '23 leaves to the Class of '24 the following: I. The cherished Senior library, provided they do not allow moth nor dust to destroy the aforesaid. II. Our beloved class teacher, Miss Collingwood. III. The Senior Room with its comforts, including: . 1. Phoebus' warm rays in the morning. 2. Our comfortable arrangement of desks Qespecially during examsb. 3. The congenial smile of Bill Shakespeare on Miss Collingwood's desk despite the abuse he has received at our ha.nds. 4. The privilege of subjugating Freshmen: also of being in the halls after the 9 o'clock bell has rung. 5. Other befitting privileges, concessions, etc., not herein mentioned. To the underclassmen we leave our best wishes. The boys of the Class of '23 leave to the boys of '24 the privilege of wander- ing through the halls. First: Sylvia Glick leaves to Gladys Weilbacker her silent tongue and sub- dued manner. Second: Tip Stalter leaves to Kenneth Tiegan his robust physique and also his position as fullback. Take advantage of this gift, Kenneth! Third: Violet Conover leaves to Betty Albertson her countless train of ad- mirers, providing Betty treat them as befitting their station. Be careful, Eliza- beth-this sudden change may prove fatal. Fourth: Hick Booth leaves ton William Dunn his quiet and sober manner. Fifth: Helen Brennan leaves her quiet, seldom-used laugh to Kathleen O'Brien, hoping that this gift will help Kathleen to tone hers down. Sixth: George Tompkins leaves to Louis Bartalot his dynamic debating abilities. Seventh: Joe Beck leaves his perfect hair-comb to Al Kuhn, as Al sadly needs it. Eighth: Charles Perkins leaves his Phoebus kissed crown to John Healey. We hope that John will appreciate this sacrifice. Ninth: Agnes Jacobs leaves 10' 9 to Mildred Forbes, hoping it will put Woodie on Charlotte Marsh's level. Tenth: George Schofield leaves his quiet, cautious, persuasive manner to Phoebe Bass. 58 THE HOOTYZ3 Eleventh: Andrew Servo wills to Theodore Weisner 110 pounds to be ac- quired by the latter during vacation. Due to Ted's bony condition, Andrew is willing to make this sacrifice. Twelfth: To Richard Gustafson, Philip Kessel leaves one pair, size 1916 gym shoes to be used as the occasion demands. Thirteenth: George Foeller leaves his boisterous qualities to Frank Pasini, who is in great need of aforesaid. Fourte'nth: Dot Keck leaves to Arthur Lehman her record of never having been early if it were possible to avoid it. Fifteenih: Joe Burlington leaves his all-around athletic ability and his position as star halfback on the football team to Bernard Elmore. We hope that Bernard and Kenneth Tiegan will make next year's football team a wonder. Sixteenth: Harry Dierman leaves his office as class president to the unfor- tunate president next year, bequeathing his ability to lead such meetings as there will be. Seventeenth: Margaret Culbert leaves her talent at collecting Digest Money where others have failed, to the unhappy person who gets the job next year. Eighteenth: Mae Terhune leaves her regularity to Ed. Cooke. Take a vaca- tion once in a while, Ed., or you may become overworked. Nineteenth: Charlotte Marsh leaves her literary ability to Clinton Rich. Twentieth: Eiiiorie Atkins leaves her extraordinary ability at mathematics to Isadora Frosini. To Mr. Schmerber and the Faculty, we leave our best wishes and thanks for the help they have given us. We do hereby appoint, as sole Executors of this Will, Bernard Elmore and Hans Pause. CLASS OF 1923. Witnesses: Mr. T. Sullivan. Miss M. Carey. li i l .-..,. , THE HOO7 23 59 POPULARITY CONTEST During the week of March 12th to March 16th the popularity contest was held. The students paid one cent per vote for the Most Popular Girl, and the Most Popular Boy. It was an exciting week. The first three days the voting was light, only about 700 votes being cast. The fourth day the voting became much greater and 500 vote were cast. The last day of the contest feeling became in- tense and great excitement prevailed throughout the school. In the half-hour, over 2,500 votes were cast, double those cast in the four days previous. The re- sult were awaited by all the students with great suspense, while the' counting took place. Then it was announced that the Most Popular Girl was Josephine Stewart, and the Most Popular Boy was Harry Dierman. i l z mfmn.-.... 'IHE HOOT '23 IN MEMORIAM Where is Emorie? Do not ask it She slipped through a crack and left her Helen w1'll nevermore wink nor wiggle She choked herself on a last long giggle. Here lies Violet-she is dead She got a Freshman, but he fled. Oh! bring a daisy to her tomb Margaret died in the science room. Irene was a flapper and a flirt She broke her neck on her first long skirt. Sylvia Glick will talk no more She ate a nail and got lockjaw. Here lies the body of Dorothy Keck She was a beautiful maid, by Heck! Poor Grace's fate was as bad as any She ate one chocolate bar too many. Oh heave a tear and shed a sigh Nettie doth in silence lie. He lies here now-a total wreck A Freshman did for poor Joe Beck. I think of Joe and softly say He fell in love, and passed away. Harry Dierman here doth lie He met his fate in Tenafly. English IV. was Foeller's fate St. Peter met him at the gate. John Hathaway lived this life pretty long And he left this earth with a baseball song. Here lies Phil-we loved him well W-e hope he likes his place in Heaven. Oh heave the sod on Charlie's grave. He could not make his heart behave. Here lies poor George Schofield It is a shame, He saw a blonde , At a basketball game. Our Andy has left for isles of the blest. He died when he passed in an English test. The dances in P. R. were too slow Now Tip is dancing down below. Georgie Tompkins was renowned Now-he's scattered all around. casket. -vu.. , A . , THE HOOT,23 61 WHO'S WI-IO, WHY AND WHEN ALLEN, E. M. All the jokes in the world, come from twelve standard roots, A careful research will disclose, Now that's what she says, but we're willing to bet It's nearer twelve million she knows. ATKINS, EMORIE Her talk is filled with witty flashes, But in print it's all blanks and dashes. BELCHER, RICHARD I am no longer a child but a great and wonderful man-- I admit it. BOOTH, HERRICK Though all the rest were stricken dumb, And could utter never a sound, If he still had the power of speech, There'd be noise enough to go round. BRENNAN, HELEN And all the while she talked without surcease And told her merry tales with jovial glee That never flagged, but rather did increase, And laughed aloud as if insane were she. BURLINGTON, HARRY Good name, good sportsmanship and good sense form a good triangle. BUSCHBAUM, GEORGE Were he to be awarded For every joke he tells, The prize that should be offered Would be a cap and bells. CAREY. M. E. On many a Monday morning When were singing 'Home, Sweet Home' How is it that you look so blue? Where do your sad thoughts roam? CLARKE, M. A Physical Director of twenty kinds of sport, She never was a judge but she's chief of Park Ridge's court, She tries to make a Samson of'every Park Ridge Wight And puts a little ginger in the boys on Park Ridge height. COLLINGWOOD. A. F. Her ripe and ready anecdotes, Hawe served for many years, They never fail to bring a laugh, Just as her marks bring tears. N 62 THE Hoor '23 CONOVER, VIOLET I shall ne'er beware of mine own wit, till I break my shins against it. CULBERT, MARGARET The watchdog of the Digest Fund, That title fits her well, This week shall we get our copy? We pray you, Margaret, tell. DIERMAN, HARRY A High School year book's a great invention, The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money And the editor all the blame. EMMONS, M. A. ' Sometimes cross, but sometimes glad- Too cheerful, at times, for a world so sad, She gives assignments miles in length That tax each lordly Senior's strength. FOELLER. GEORGE The velocity of his speech, approacheth zero as a limit. FROSINI, ISADORA Give every man thy ear, but few thy voiceg Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment. GHELARDI, IRENE If you keep on sitting up to grind Until the wee small hours, We'll be printing your name in the 'Hoot' With 'Please omit the flowers! GLICK, SYLVIA Not so much what I know, but what I ought to know, makes me what I am. HEALEY., JOHN He was so 'red' when first he came He'd almost make you blink, But now we've calmed him down until He's just a lovely 'pink. !U JACOBS, AGNES She's quite nice and tall, But that isn't all, For the taller they are, The harder they fall. THE Hoor '23 KECK, DOROTHY If absence makes the heart grow fonder, as poets used to tell, I should think that several teachers would like me very well KEESY, RUTH Wise as an owl-behind her horn rimmed spectacles. KERTES, F. He has a quaint philosophy, His mind all Hows with it, 'Enlivening weary hours the maximum of credit' Of dreary Math with wit. KESSEL, PHILIP In the Arts alone he cares to be a bachelor. KUGLER, GRACE 'Ever seeking the minimum of work with LAURIER, C. ' ' d vil There IS neither man nor e That can throw him out of gear, For he's strictly on the level Is our science teacher here. H MARSH, CHARLOTTE Gosh, I got an awful lot of work to do. MOORE, DONALD ' and he tries to All the world s a stage PAUSE, HANS Hans is a woman hater, At least that is his claimg But when you speak of P-- His blushes put him to shame. PERKINS, CHARLES I never burn the midnight oil, F knowledge I've no thirst, be director or 's a dangerous thing A little knowledge 1 And I'm for safety first. PISACANO, ANTOINETTE If you ask her she'll sweetly declare 'For boys I really don't care, But if for each date She had 'pieces of eight' Cap 'n Kidd would give up in despair. .W-E 64 THE Hoor PRATT, NEWELL 'The victim of experiments, He breaks bones day by day, But they are quickly bandaged up, By Doctor Laurier. SCHMERBER, L. J. 'Don't be a grind,' he tells them all, As fresh they enter every fall: But those who're tarried here a while, 'Work on,' with reminiscent smile. SCHOFIELD, GEORGE Philosophically inclined gentleman. STALTER. CLIFFORD His profile's like a president's He has the dignity, Strange things occur, so who can tell What he may someday be. STREETER, MELVIN The future Varsity Lady Killer. SULLIVAN, T. A. His explanations are so simple, Pray, who could miss the point? Yet the poor stude rises to his feet Trembling in every joint. TERHUNE, MAE What if I flunk in all my junk? What if I quail when teachers rail? What care I? He smiled at me. 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And Boadicea, too, I sa.w That haughty Briton Queen- That Agnes Jacobs once was she Is easy to be seen. The smiles and all the fateful wiles Of Marie Antoinette While looking at our Emorie I never can forget. I saw her there-she smiled at me The Serpent of the Nile! And she had Nettie's jet black hair And Nettie's iiashing smile. THE HOOT '23 Queen Bess and Anne Boleyn were there And you can guess that they Had left their haughty, royal souls To Dorothy and Mae. Queen Esther blazed with jewelsf- lndeed, she was some queen! Her hair was black as midnight She was just like Pauline. The Queen of Sheba caught my eye- Indeed, she has it yet- Would you have thought that on this earth She walked like Violet? Titania, the fairy queen Who fascinated kings, Was cutest of the 'royal crew- 'Twas Charlotte-plus the wings! The voice of Dame de Medici Who swayed Italian thrones Is often recognizable In Irene's lordly tones. There was a man in velvet dressed Who spoke with honeyed tongue The fairest songs that we have heard Were by that poet sung. The tones of George M. Scofield Were in his every word- Hush ye! Hush! this Shakespeare cried, Let Antony be heard! Now Antony was impressive 'Effective-Oh! you said it! Tho' he'd improved since Roman days Our Georgie does him credit. I wandered up the golden stairs With crushed sweet roses strewn And recognized through Lydian Airs A P. R. High School tune. i N, ,, - I r,l, , ,,, i f,.,,lr,,,,, ,,,,,,,,ggT THE HOOT '23 She sang and softly plucked her lute I could not see her face- I knew her-by her raven curls- Salome, there, was-Grace! Leander swam the Hellespont To meet his lady fair- I thought of Charlie Perkins When I saw Leander there. Then mighty-muscled Hercules Browned by the tropic sun- Leading a lion by the ear Went by-Joe Burlington! Odysseus, classic wanderer, Whose footsteps never falter Went circulating 'round those halls- How like to Clifford Stalterl When Mercury the messenger On light feet glided past- He was like Johnny Hathaway Wings on his heels, at last! Ambrosial Jove was throned above His voice was never heard, Of course, I thought of Foeller then, Who nods without a word. Atlas who once upheld the earth Recalled a certain youth to me. fTho' Harry Dierman with t l'he Hoot Had more responsibilityj Cassandra, doleful seer of Troy Who spoke true prophecies, Was much like Sylvia-save for this, Her D's turn out as B's. I caught a glimpse of many more I seemed somehow to know But I heard a far off clock strike one And the crowd began to go. l L A Es wa : :einem we l Behind the Scenes I: Working in the background of a business suc- lg cess are many varied influences that contribute directly or indirectly to it. J .SL by One of the most powerful of these is friendly, - intimate relationship with a dependable bank. Q The best way to find out what our facilities, experience, and connections can mean in your business is to associate yourself with us. You will not be disappointed-chances are your expectations will be more than fulfilled. Qi 2 F' N ' l H lrst atlona ,, l, Bank of W estwood, . . MEI? - , . J IM N5 52 to it T A Ti' HE United States ii? owes its growth and prosperity to its E banking institutions. U The FIRST NATIONAL BANK dl E of Park Ridge, N. Q if 55 3: il Ti i '.+......if 'f3 i ii 3'5 WE W wee : :a new we To New Jersey Sportsmefn We need your aid and co-operation toward bet- ter conservation of our rapidly diminishing na- . .. tive fish and game. SE. Q l By helping us to get .favorable legislation passed. By reporting Violations. By destroying the bird-killing cat. By admonishing the thoughtless brother who brags of getting the limit all the timeg who kills every bird in the Hock, and who is usually very careless about lighting fires, about his gun, and about other people's property. I New Jersey F ish and Game Commission H. J. BURLINGTON, President ,, rp ' ii ' M . 1 .. r . -, ygmwi-33.-Mi i.. '. W :WM-finden-wr - if 'U L ' Q--'H Bi W i. 'l i ' ' ' ' -1.1-, 4' :J51 'l YQ- 'W ' 'i3tT?k76WQ5P'v'9 TETu EW L- HHH JBL ,Ni ik 'Mi 'ML .SMH Wagner's Victory Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream, Candy, Tobacco Cigars and Cigarettes Park Ridge, N. J. Compliments of H. Rohde Delicatessen and Bakery Tel. 66-M 18 Westwood Avenue Westwood, N. J. Garaventa 8z Costa Agents for Happiness Candy in Every Box United Cigar Stores Horton's Ice Cream Phone : 224-M Pearl River, New York Watches, Diamonds and Optical Goods James Magrath Established 1696 PracticalWatchmaker, Jeweler Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty The Pearl River Pharmacy Ellsworth Pindar, Prop. Everything in Drugs Prescriptions a Specialty Visit our Fountain Heilbut 8: Co., Inc. Apparel for Men and Boys Pearl River, N. Y. WHT Ik L ' 1265 'Y' 'HT' 'H was 2s:?S':s'ls:i. Jess 'ls Im. BEET im I ry Compliments of A John E. Ely, D.D.S. fi Westwood, New Jersey 5 5 I gvompltments of ' Harold Gardenier, D.D.S. gi Westwood, New Jersey We took the Photos, How do you like them ? 4 Westwood Photo Studio, Inc Tel. Westwood 167 E Sanford's Pharmacy il Prescriptions carefully The ?earl Rwer compounded Variety St0l'e 4 W HomeMadeIceCream Latest Notions L Sheet Music Monthly ,P Pearl River, N. Y. Phone: 34 gn' 1-ami wg ' MTKQZEAYV new 'WSI' wi. 'Nm Hh F INA 'l u ! -Ali Jllk 'WHT 3h F l Y i i.. 'Mi Remember the Name Model Meat Market A. Beckmann, Prop. Frahn Building Park Ridge Telephone : 116-R Compliments of L. S. Harr Kodaks 8z Supplies, Stationery, Con fection ery, Cigars,Sporting Goods, Victrolas, Records, Bicycles, Etc. Park Ridge, N. J. East Side, West Side, All around the town Our weekly specials Are well known. The Westwood Candy Shop Makers of the best Ice Cream in Bergen County Tel. Westwood 235fW Broadway Electric Shop Radio, Fixtures, Appliances and Contracting 241 Broadway Westwood Walter A. Teele, Prop. Westwood 520 Lucille Beauty Shoppe Westwood Avenue Howard and Gorham's Sterling Elgin Watches VICTOR H. POST Jeweler and Opticion O . Theatre Westwood Westwood, N. J. pp Seth Thomas Community Clocks Plate 'W f: '3L' 'A ' TSEEWM' FSC 'EL W- lk 'W h Eli 'Ni !F 'UHF Fl? E ,Vw--1-4-...,,--rv., 1 Ti sl! I 1 L. E. RICE if ,I I' HORTON'S ICE CREAM STATIONERY SUPPLIES CIGARS and CANDY 3' 'I Phone : Park Ridge 200-R Montvale, N. J. J Q H Telephone: Westwood 334 Gertrude Worms V :S Westwood Mzllmery Shop fi 285 Broadway Westwood, N. J. N J - V if J. JACOBS F. C. Blossfeld Ladies' and Gentlemen's yi T a i I 0 r i n g Men's and Boy's Furnishings D -Cl ' d R ' ' . . S ii a Iiangfeznsi n gpazlglg U. S. 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