Perth Amboy High School - Reflections / Periscope Yearbook (Perth Amboy, NJ)

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Augusta Oksen, B.S.Mu.Ed. Head of Department Director of Music Education Alex Hudak, B.S.Ed. Band, Orchestra, Swing Band Adviser, Twirlers Club Safran, Churko, Spector, Horvath, Sevich, Chuma, Labuza, and Nicolaidis display the instruments which compose the percussion section of our school band. harmony, John R. Janderup On Leave John V. Seaman A.M. in Mu.Ed. Adviser, Keyboard, Glee and Record Collectors Clubs Music was the soft tone that gave a touch of refinement to our canvas. In Music Appreciation class we listened with pleasure to the works of the old masters and analyzed them, while in Swing Band assemblies we swayed and clapped our hands to the modern beat of the State Street Kentons. From the music and band rooms came well prepared artists. Mr. Seaman's theory courses provided a solid foundation for our more talented musicians; Mr. Hudak’s instrument lessons were the basis of a fine orchestra. The recitals and concerts given by the Music Department were the final proof of the program's worth. Students of a music theory class enrich their musical background as Eleanor Tallarico explains the development of a composition by Wagner. Forest Corley, A.B. Band, Orchestra

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Marie B. Conrow, A.M. Felice Rubin, B.S. Head of Department Adviser, Sugar Bowl Club Supervisor, Home Economics Evangeline Darago, B.S. Adviser, Future Homemakers of America Pearle Peterson, B.S. Adviser, Future Homemakers of America with shill. Our girls ore prepared to fill the role of home- makers because of the training they received in the Home Economics Department. In the food division they learned how to create tempting, well-balanced meals. Film strips illustrated the many variations possible for common dishes. The girls in this branch were also shown how to save time at housekeeping. The creative sewing course enabled many to make modish clothes from plain materials. They mastered the sewing machine and its numerous attachments while perfecting their artistic talents. Their achieve- ments were displayed at the annual Home Eco- nomics Fashion Show. Seated at on attractively arranged table Mr. J. Lewi , Mr. C. Lance and Mr. R. Oldis ore port of a group of principal who enjoyed a luncheon that wo prepared by our Home Economic girl . The nimble fingers of Anna Beclc and Theresa Gory create a new fashion.

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S. Varga, R. Vargo, B. Wasi- leski, P. Theis, D. Rhodes, J. Demcoe enjoy applying the various art mediums. The Stardust is transposed onto the sketching boards of Richard Ratajczak, David Staf- ford and Joseph Melchisky. The true artists discovered a perfect outlet for their talents in the Art Depart- ment. There they learned everything from pencil sketching to oil painting. The school's clubs ond councils kept them busy making posters, stage backgrounds, and Prom decorations. It was a novelty to find a bulletin board which was not covered with masterpieces from Room 233. Outdoor sketching assignments were eagerly awaited by all and, strange as it seems, a new subject could always be dis- covered on or adjacent to the school's grounds. The experience gained while working on these projects and many more was an invaluable asset to Life’s Canvas. Anne H. Massopust, B.S. Head of Department Ida Dressier, B.S.Ed. Adviser, Paletteers Club Adviser Paletteers Club, Periscope 21