Passaic High School - Echo Yearbook (Passaic, NJ)

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CLASS IPROIPHIECY, JUNE 19416 ,. As I sit here in my cosy little padded cell in the year 1956, my mind wanders back to my childhood. I remember a certain lunch counter in Passaic High School where the elite met to eat. The proprietor, Mr, Buck Siegel, is now headwaiter at the rest home UQ at which I'm staying. He's considering retiring and becoming a permanent resident here. Buck tells me that he saw Theodore Adamcik in Virginia. Teddy has a very good job in a large or- chard there. He polishes all the apples and in his spare time keeps the greenhouses warm by blowing in hot air. Miriam Stuhlbach has gone in for dramatics in a big way. She is now starring on the Inner Sanctum show. Listen to the door opening in the beginning of the program. Hear the squeak? That's Miriam! The Temperance League has been very active in Passaic since it has been headed by Russel Chippy LaPlaca. Chippy says that ever since he saw Lost Weekend back in 1946, he has been an ardent sup- porter of prohibition. Look at the marquee of a theater in Union City. There's a new 'idancer starring there named Renee Liebowitz. That kid sure has-personality! Arlene Breslow and her new business partner, Tommy Manville, have started a Lonely Hearts Club. The two charter members are Isabel Rubin and Merty Englander. WHO'S If we didn't tell the world about the many celeb- rities in the graduating class of June, 1946, we would receive the thanks of millions. However, we feel that it is only fair to the students to tell them for what part of their activities for inactivitiesj they are most noted. It is also fair to the people with whom the graduates will come in contact. Then they will not be able to say they were taken unaware. Chief among the geniuses of the class is Arthur Okun, a wizard at mathematics. However, he tried for several hours to make the class books balance, to no avail. He then called brain-trusters Harold Small and Don Lichtenberg into conference on the theory that three heads are better than one. Anyone dis- puting this statement is probably right. After eight hours of additional scrutiny the books would still not balance. So Arthur had to return the money. Page 72 Dorothy Connors now is starring on her own radio program, sponsored by her silent partner, Harry Kwartler. What's the name of the program? Well, you've heard of The Whistler -Dorothy is The Whisperer. Do you remember the bitter quarrel between Miss jessica Bates and Leon Auerbach? They have finally made up and Batesy has consented at last to allow Leon to take 4-2 Latin. Arthur Okun is a multi-millionaire. He wrote his own translation of Virgil and made a fortune by selling it to the fourth year Latin students of P.H.S. Fred Shiber's ambition when he attended high school was to do chemical research work. His dream was realized this year when he was given a job as chemist in an atomic energy laboratory. Fred was fired last week for incompetence, however. He ex- pected to find hidden atomic energy in horse meat, but every time he put the meat in the atom smasher, instead of getting tremendous energy, he got-ham- burger!!! I must draw my discussion to a close now because the little men in white jackets are coming. They will escort me to the swimming pool where Homer Caruso is going to give a high diving exhibition. Homer is very excited today because he was told that if he dives well, they'll put water in the pool the next time. WHO But in every graduating class there is at least one person for whom there does not seem to be any hope, and this one is no exception. The fellow is Albert Vargo, voted the boy with the most negative per- sonality. He once saw a five-dollar bill lying flat at his feet, and the poor boy didn't have the courage to go-get-it. The students are very much fashion conscious. They voted Barbara Stein the best dresser. We'll have to take their word on that, however, for we've never watched her dress. There was also a contest to determine the sweater-girl of the senior class. It ended up in a 150-way tie. Among the many talented students are Ronald Ruby and Matthew Murgio. These skillful ivory pounders Qnot the kind that have numbers on themj are ready to play a duet after months of practice. The

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LAST WILL and TLSTAMLNT The rosy hue of a Saturday dawn splattered itself against the everbeckoning motherly face of Passaic High School. I stumbled up the steps that were mark- ed with the imprint of untold thousands of happy C ?j feet fulfilling the famous, I go to the Annex-and sometimes, the Sweet Shoppe excursion. The strain of those early openings had broken me, the call I had answered for six weary months I instinctively an- swered again today. The inside of this massive-let us not say institution, was still dark and murky, and the deep, menacing shadows lurking in the corners seemed almost human in the dull light. I pushed open the door of the auditorium and peered in. Discerned through the half gloom were the sprawling-graduation stageg programs from that great event of the night before, broken palms, torn no doubt, in a frenzy of sadness at the departure of that fine, noble class of june '46, and a strange package perched on the piano. I went up to investi- gate further. I tore off the bow and red paper and found within the box: A profusion of directions for fire drills at the beginning of every second period P.A.D. class- A set of golden voices and quiet feet to thrill Mr. Stevens at Senior Chorus- And the best wishes for success, happiness, and continued courage-- All for the junior Class from the dear, departed Seniors. I crossed the auditorium and ventured out in the opposite hall. In front of that famous hall, I found another package, just like the first. It contained a permit for Miss Cunningham to use the auditorium for a home room so that she can seat each student all by himself with six empty places in front, to each side, and in back of him. Also tucked in the corner was a Cohen-just to replenish the stock. In front of Miss McCann's room was a new tele- phone booth, all wrapped up. This one had a set of wheels and springs so that when students try bravely to make lunch-time telephone calls, those amusing fellows can push them around and tip them over with the smallest degree of effort. Awaiting Miss Card was no package, but Russell La Placa with a red and blue bow in his hair, clutch- ing various Spanish books. Seems he was her favorite pupil and he couldn't bear to leave that much-at- tended room. Up on the second floor the sun was just climbing through the windows of Miss Manley's room. Her present was a class that had never yet heard of the town I come from. The box left at 203, on Miss Hall's desk, con- tained an assorted list of maps and directions so that future Debating Club members won't get lost while traveling to contests. Spread over Miss Schooley's desk with best wishes of many a senior, were Library book overdue- please return slips made out of dainty shell-rose and daffodil-yellow paper so as not to frighten the poor harassed students who receive them. Miss Caskey's diminutive package contained a whistle that swears-she may get better attention from Dramatics Play casts with it. The sun was wide awake on the dizzy heights of the third floor-it spread lazily along the hall on the gleaming lockers, the shining, swept floor, and the glowing, immaculate walls, It lighted on the gift outside of 309. It was a victrola addressed to Miss Messinger. The record attached to it was to play during lunch times-a soft, cajoling voice repeated and repeated, 'iVisitors-GET OUT! ! 3 As I walked down the stairs again and wandered through the old familiar paths, I bumped into various hastily-tied bundles. Being of a curious nature, as you might have already noticed, I opened these too. Eleanor Maroney and Marilyn Holdsworth left a box of suggestions of where to go and what to do for those who play the old hook-and don't get caught!!! To anyone who wants it, Richard Arnold left his rather inexhaustible knowledge of Greenwich Vil- lage. He thinks that the Manhattan bus line is the best method of getting there-in condition????? To Frank Colletti the Class left the wish that he play better football next year, and make the second team, at least. Carol Sidlovsky left her quiet, demure ways and seldom heard voice to Nonny Sadler-so silent those two!!! Worn at last, and weary, I noted these things and scratched them down upon a scrap of my lunch bag. I called this document the very Last Will and Testament of the june, 1946, graduating class-then fell sleepily behind Buck Siegel's gleaming-counter, to await the awakening of the world. Page 71

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piece is Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, but Ron- ald and Matthew have guaranteed that they will finish it for good. These two boys hold promise of being the best players of classical music since Eddie Duchin. The girls come in for their share of talent, too. Mari- lyn Teninbaum can make beautiful music on the piano. At least we think she can, the rumors that she uses piano rolls not withstanding. Myrtle Beasley and Gloria Castiglia can sing so well that even the canaries are threatening to go on strike. Alfreda Bobkiewicz has proved that girls can be just as good debaters as boys. She has gone away debating so often she can state that she has spent more time at other schools than at Passaic. There was a time when she was uncertain as to whether she would get her diploma from Passaic or St, Benedicts. Thomas DeCillis, another debater, says the art of debating improved his relations with the faculty. De- bating taught him to look at both sides of the ques- tion, and he found it an extremely wise policy to look at the teacher's side. joseph Kovalik is the boy most likely to be kept after school. Walter Rosenzweig is most likely to talk without opening his mouth. Leon Auerbach never takes any chances. He studied four years of Latin just so he could be the wittiest boy in two languages. Leon is the only boy who was ever banned from the second Hoor during lunch period. This was to teach him a lesson for making castles out of empty milk bottles and smash- ing bananas on the floor. But no matter how hard Leon tried, the teachers would not ban him from classes. Howard Stein spent so much time in Newark improving his mind at the Empire that he never had time to do his homework. He got along, however, by copying from Saul Simbol. Saul was so fond of doing homework that he even did it for subjects he didn't have. Another fellow who studied hard is jack Krakauer. He plans to be a doctor and feels that he will be very successful in the medical profes- sion as long as Buck Siegel remains at P.H.S. Theodore Adamcik made the Who's Who easily. When Teddy was informed of this honor, he was overwhelmed. In fact, he couldn't think of a word to say. The best way to become popular with the fac- ulty is to take lessons from Mildred Saks. How do you think Al Vargo became so successful? This is just another of the famous instances in history in which the pupil has far surpassed the master. Albert is also the most courteous boy, but now he is won- dering whether it really pays. He recently broke his back picking up handkerchiefs dropped by jean Sci- uto. jean is much relieved, howeverg for now that Al's out of action she may be able to get some results for her troubles. The prettiest picture weve seen at P. H. S. in a long time is the sight of james Winkler and Carol Sidlovsky smiling at each other. The real reason Dick Arnold is so good at sports is two.-fold! QU He never has to worry about his hair getting in his eyes. Q23 He has plenty of time during basketball games to conserve his strength while resting on the floor. The secrets of the success of many other Passaic High athletes have come out recently, also. john Kulig learned how to go through for a touchdown by going out the front door of the main building every day after school. Dick Liptak attributes his amazing speed in cross country to his smooth style of running which he learned from watching Lester San Fillipo run around the block. Bessie Zangara says she is making excellent prog- ress with her dancing lessons. This is because she has such an expert teacherfArthur Okun. Arthur never goes to dances, he does not want to embarrass his partners with his superlative style. Gloria Rizsak promises to be very successful after she graduates. That is, provided she uses those tal- ents that the class has heard of. There are reports she has others. Fred Shiber, the class authority on suicides, claims that the only person who can intelligently discuss the matter is someone who has lived through it. Noth- ing short of Fred's proving his case by a personal demonstration will convince the class. With that thought we end this Who's Whof' For, if we continue any longer, our readers may be tempted to take the easy way out, thus giving Fred' new material on which to base his discussions. ea Page 73