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

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'HI 'IRI' ll00'l' History of the Class of June, 1936 AS I sat watching the Hames playing tag with each other from my easy chair, it seemed that they stimulated my memory and imagination, for my mind traveled 'back to the day when the new class of '36 took off on its flight that was to continue for four years and gain for itself a renowned reputation. I remember that we chose Pete Lemler as chief pilot Qptesidentj , Mildred Wickham as co-pilot fvice-presidentj, Eugenia Kirk as radio operator fsecretaryj, and Francis De Vincent as chief mechanic ftreasurerj. Our first flight was quite uneventful, but because of our competent officers and adequate crew, we landed securely on Leisure Island, june 25, 1933, to visit our parents and friends. The stay there was delightful, but our parents, having tired of us after a little while, sent us off to resume our journey. This time we were piloted by Richard Saunders, with the aid of Ruth Marshall, Mildred Wickham and our previous mechanic. Having seen enough of the sky, in january, we decided to come down to earth and have a little fun for a change, where- upon we celebrated the New Year and gave a dance which was very successful. Wiith this small but substantial addition to the treasury we were able to give our plane the necessary overhauling and take off again on another lap. The trip was most enjoy- able, but soon we decided to circle back to Leisure Island to relax. The crew decided that last year's pilot had done his job very well, therefore he was re-elected with jane Pearson, Mildred Wickham, and Lurline Dick as his assistants. This was a most difficult and important year, for our treasury was in a deplorable con- dition. Along with the depression came the urge to lower the dues. The dramatic mem- bers of our company put on a play, Big-Hearted Herbert, -under the excellent coach- ing of Miss Anderson. It was a tremendous success. We felt the need of more recreation as we continued our flight and therefore held the Junior Prom. After much work on the part of the crew, assisted by Mr. Tuthill, a most able directon, the cabin was decorated and an orchestra obtained. This seemed a fitting way to mark the end of another lap in our journey. It was now time to set off on the fourth and last lap. Reeves Mather was chosen chief pilot with Francis Olley, jane Pearson, and Cora Bross as assistants. With our treasury still in a depleted state, it became imperative that we secure some pecuniary resources in order to leave this year book. We therefore held a gigantic card party and succeeded in making a good start for our fourth year. We flew on for a while, then once more the dramatics got restless and demanded that we land. As a result, we put on Green Stockings -our coach needs no introduc- tion, the famous Mickey, Toward the end of the flight we ran into a terrific storm which threatened to send us into a tail spin fexamsj. The whole crew became a little worried and nervous, but soon the worst was over and we knew our fate. We looked out and observed a pale light shining out below us. As we neared it, we saw that a bright beacon was guiding us safely to the end of our journey. We circled around once or twice, then made a glorious landing and taxied along to com- mencementf' The fire grew dim, my eyelids grew heavy and soon I was asleep-just a memory. May it always remain! Page 27

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The 1936 llistnry of the Class of February, l937 IN February of 1933, sixteen wide-eyed, wondering Freshmen were escorted through the halls of Park Ridge High School by the condescending seniors. We were led up the confusing stairways and through seemingly endless halls to Room 9, which was to be our home room for six months. Soon after we were settled, Leslie Corsa was elected as president, with Marjorie Crawford as vice-president, Sophie Freeman as sec- retary, and Angela Strambi as treasurer. Upon returning from our summer vacation, we were moved to Room 32, then a small room otT the cafeteria, because of our increased size. Dorothy Goedecker became our president, Harold Stafko acted as vice-president, Gladys Dickens as secretary, and Sophie Freeman as treasurer. Under the guidance of our much-esteemed faculty adviser, Mr. Hughes, we gave a tea dance and a magician show. Angela Strambi 'presided during the last half of our sophomore year and the first six months of the following year. Our vice-president was Jack Steele, while Dorothy Goedecker kept a record of class meetings, and Marjorie Crawford guarded our funds. When Room 32 was converted into the present large study hall, we February Seniors were moved upstairs to Room 1, with Mrs. Stalter as our adviser. Our num- ber was sadly decreased as some of our classmates moved to other towns, but the loss was somewhat amended. by the addition of six newcomers. This again increased our membership to sixteen. Angela Strambi left us and joined the june Senior Class, having completed her course in three and a half years. Class oflicers for our last year wene Leslie Corsa, president, jack Steele, vice-presi- dentg Dorothy Goedecker, secretary, and jane Ellin, treasurer. Soon we are to leave our high school which we have learned to love so well, but we shall never forget four of the happiest and best spent years of our lives, which we passed here in Park Ridge High School. Page 26

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he 1.936 Class Will WE, the Class of 1936, having successfully finished our charted course on the sea of High School Life, do bring the good ship SS 36 safely into port. Before embarking upon greater expeditions, we wish to divide our treasures gathered on the high seas among the crews of those ships following our course in years to come. We, the undersigned crew of the SS 36, do hereby bequeath our worldly possessions in hopes that the beneficiaries will value them as highly as we did. JOHN ALINERI leaves his basketball ability to Ben Jacobs in hopes that next year's team will come through with a championship. EDNA ATKINS leaves her artistic ability to Thomas Small. I MARGARET BACH bequeaths her drum to Eddie Mathews, providing he can handle It. VERA BEAUMET wills her dramatic ability to Norine Meyer in hopes that next year's senior play will be a howling success. VIRGINIA BORCHARD wills her rosy complexion to Irene Cole so that Irene won't have to buy rouge. LEZETTA HUNTINGTON wills her car to Jesse Seaman. HELENE FIEDELDEY leaves her everlasting giggle to Miss Glode, hoping Miss Glode won't be too hilarious in class. ROSETTA WILSDON bequeaths her pep, vim, and vigor to next year's basketball team. ELIZABETH TAYLOR leaves her quiet nature to Margaret Sebastian. NANCY JOBSON wills her vitality to Doris Monaghan. RICHARD SAUNDERS leaves his ability to attract femmes to James Nutt. EDDIE HANNA leaves his bone-crushing ability to next year's football team. REGINA MEANY bequeaths her schoolgirl complexion to the first girl applying for it. OLGA BOTTINO leaves her pretty hair to Mary Evans. ELIZABETH BRANDT leaves her braids to Dorothy Legoll. Take good care of them, Dot. MILDRED COLE donates her voice to Mildred House. ETHEL GLAiZE leaves her P. A. D. arguments to next year's P. A. D. class. DOROTHY FARLEY leaves her dancing ability to Betty Cullen and Muriel Mader. BERNARD EVANS wills his brusque nature to Impy Slater. FRANCIS DE VINCENT leaves his commercial ability to the Commercial Club. GEORGE DURIE bequeaths his excess height to Mr. Tuthill, so sthat he can see the back of the room. ETHELINE ENGEL wills her good nature to Catherine Merton. JULIA CAIVANO leaves her black hair to Jerry Bowers. LORETTA HAYES wills her coiffures to Jane Maire, if Jane cuts her lovely locks. REEVES MATHER offers his distinguished appearance to Fred Southard. PETE LEMLER wills his high ambitions in the field of aviation to anyone liking the atmosphere up there. MURIEL CRUM leaves her sweet voice to Norma Feige. AGNES EMERICK bequeaths her style in dress to Ruth Carmichael. DAVID TICE hopes that Miss Lounsbury will accept his motorcycle for her week- end trips to Peekskill. ANGELA STRAMBI bequeaths her intelligence to Stephen Holmes. CONSTANCE STREICH wills her amiable nature to Gertrude Murphy. RALPH LIVENGOOD leaves his ability to write short stories to Grover Atkins. JOSEPH LYONS wills The Virginian to the coming Seniors. HAROLD MARGOI.is bequeaths his jolly disposition to Little Pooch. WILLIAM MORROW leaves his pleasant voice to Charles Cuniff. DAVID POTTER wills his quietness to Howard Williams. Page 28