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

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lstor of the Class of une 191 9 It was but four years ago, in l935, that a group of one hundred students entered Park Ridge High School fully resolved to settle down in preparation for their respective careers. They soon learned that in high school they formed a part of a new society and as such would need to organize and elect representatives. James Fluhr was elected presidentg Thomas Small, vice-president: Grace Nelson. secretary: and George Graf. treasurer. The first, year was a quiet one in which the new high school students were busy orienting themselves to their new life. The next year. however, was a busier one, for it was one in which the class first tried its hand at conducting a social affair. This affair was the Hallowe'en dance and, needless to say, it was successful from every standpoint. Again elections were held. and again James Fluhr was made president. This time James Nutt was made vice-presidentg Rose Doyno. secretaryg and Ethel Soderberg. treasurer. The year was rounded out by the selection of class rings and the annual class picnic. For the success of that yearis under- takings, much thanks were due to Dr. Ware. sophomore class adviser. Before it was realized, the school year began again with this group as juniors. That year was indeed one to be remembered. for it was one of the most active in the high school career of the class. Again James Fluhr took the chair at the head of the class. ,lames Nutt remained as vice-president, and Carl Schmidt and John Hughes became secretary and treasurer respectively. This time the events of the year were the Junior Play, 6'Pigs, directed by Mr. E. R. Richards. and the Junior Prom on ,lune 3. supervised by Mr. R. L. Tuthill. The end of the year brought lvy Day with its solemn ritual and significance that school life was drawing to a close. for the next year the group returned to school as seniors faced with the realization that this would be their last year in high school. ln their last year. the members kept James Fluhr as class presi- dent and ,lohn Hughes as treasurer. They made Virginia Ciocco secretary and Bernard Slater vice-president. As seniors. the class was guided by Mr. Tuthill and Miss Elsie M. Clark through a year brim- ming with activities. Outstanding were their presentation of Crow- ing Pains. directed by Miss Clark and their completion of the Hoot under the direction of Mrs. R. H. Page. So ended the history of the class of '39 in Park Ridge High School with the history of its mem- bers in the world yet to be written.

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islory of the 'lass of fellrllary. 1940 In l ebruary. l93o. the class of February, I9-LU. began its four- year career under the able direction of lVliss E. li. lfAigle in room IIS. With eight years of grammar school training behind them. the little green freshmen began to adjust themselves to a new routine. dillerent rules. new teachers. and another course of study. The best way to become organized. they' knew. was to elect oilicers and proceed to act as a unit. Earl Brower was elected president, Enrico Carpene became the treasurer. lVlarion Fulmer. secretary. and Arthur Fleckner. yice-president. liingrossed in studies and the new school of learning. the class participated in a few school affairs that first term ill Park Ridge High. ln September. however. the members of the class. now completely oriented. began to join in school activities and become members of the various organizations. :Xt the beginning of the sophomore year the election of oilicers made Theodore Campagnolo president with Henry' 'liournet vice- president. Enrico Carpene had been such a line treasurer and Marion lfulmer so ellicient a secretary that they were not replaced. The loss of joseph Churuti. Charlotte Bl'Ul'lillIt y'PI'. and Anna Bartz diminished the size of they class. but left the remaining members determined to carry' on activities as usual. Taking part in the preparation and organization of the annual sophomore dance proved to be a lot of fun as well as a profitable experience. ln the same year. in an assembly program. the class presented a novel amateur hour for the enjoyment of the student body. Little was heard of this group in their junior year. but in Febru- ary. I938. as February seniors. they' took over the sale of candy in the upper and lower halls. 'lihis proved to be a profitable business and an excellent method of increasing the treasury. Back in school in September. UJ38. the class unity' was once more disturbed by' the departure of llobert Shields lthe class taxidermist t. Frances Koelsch became a part of the September. l039. class while l,ouise Tolksdorf and Theodore Campagnolo joined the September. l9sl-0. class. With ,lack liorders as president. Arthur lfleckner as yice-president. llarry 'l'homas. treasurer. and Marion Fulmer still the secretary. the class proceded along its way until February. IU39. when its number was again diminished by the loss of Ruth Rutherford. Harry' 'l'homas. :Xngelo liologna. ,lack liorders. lfnrico Carpene. lfarl llroyser. and Wesley lflberl to the September. '39 and it-tt classes, 'lihc remaining group will graduate in liebruary. Witt. l 0lNI for Tlmughl The Line l'p l-Ivervone l.ove-i ll Ford Strolling Seienllst fnugrnl lllnl Ions. Rl r. l'rc-slcll-Ill liraub It