Pingry School - Blue Book Yearbook (Elizabeth, NJ)

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ROBERT AVERY .lONES, JR. April 8, 1927 Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, N. J. Bob Air Corps Four years at Pingry. Rifle Club III, Football VI. Bob is one of the few Seniors to graduate this year who have been in Pingry for the four high school years. ln his first year he was a charter member of the Rifie Club, al- though he didnit find time to continue the club, he has shown great interest in this hobby since that time. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment took place on our gridiron this fall. He held down the position of tackle. Besides consistently displaying good line play, Bob further distinguished himself as place-kicker for kick-offs and conversions. ln the fall, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserve. The deferment of- fered by this service will enable him to finish his Senior year. As the Class of 1945 parts, we cannot but express the hope that the success he enjoys in the Air Corps will be as complete as our enjoyment of having known him. LEO JOHN KEEFE, JR. April 25, 1927 48 Park Place, Short Hills, N. J. '6Lee'7 Army One year at Pingry Leo is one of the new additions to this yearls Senior Class, and has made the long trek down from Short Hills every day to join the accelerated group. He is a very friendly but quiet fellow who was ever-ready to help someone in need, not as loquacious as others, his words are worthwhile and carry a good bit of thought. Lee, as he is often called, answered the call for football players at the beginning of the fall term, and although he didn't quite make the first eleven, he scored a touchdown against Newark Academy, our chief rival. Leo is an ace track man, and it is unfortunate that he was not around long enough to exhibit his ability on the cinder paths. His presence would have enhanced the general outlook for the season. Leo left us on February first with the rest of the accelerated section, and at the time planned to enter the Army. With him go the good wishes and encourage- ment of his classmates and fellow students. ikikik ikikik

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ikikik skirt? WILLIAM LINNARD HILDEBURN, IR. November 30, 1927 20 Llewellyn Road, Summit, N. I. uBud, Hilde Princeton, Navy Three years at Pingry Literary Club VI, Navigation Club IV, International Re- lations Club VI. Bud7' entered Pingry in his Sophomore year and stayed with our class ever since. He has since then made himself outstanding scholastically, as he now is on the honor list at times. This year uBud7' was elected to the Literary Club. In fact, he was one of the nucleus that started the club. Aside from the International Relations Club, he is a member of our esteemed BLUE BOOK staff. 4'Hilde is looking forward to making the tennis team this year and has great possibili- ties. He is planning to get a higher education at Princeton, and it is certain that his scholastic ability and determina- tion will aid him greatly in the future. Good luck, '4Bud I HENRY HAMILTON HOYT, IR. August 10, 1927 34I Wyfoming Ave., South Orange, N. I. Harry,7, aloe Princeton Six years at Pingry Literary Club V19 Varsity Club VI, Record Board V, VI, Associate Editor VI, Baseball V, VI, Class Council Vg Home Room President VI. Harry, in his long stay at school, has always brought with him wherever he went an incessant effervescence that never failed in making a cloudy day sunny. His wistful smile and his happy-go-lucky personality made him the friend of every- one in no time at all. Harry is not exactly the brightest person in the class, but he has always managed to survive the curriculum with above average marks. Even through breezy week-ends in his certain company, Harry has funda- mentally remained his same good-natured self. On the athletic Held Harry has displayed the same spirit he main- tained during school hours. This spirit gained for him a position on last year's baseball team, which he did his best to hold. In fact, in the game last year with Morristown, he made a catch that he still talks about. ,lust the same, Harry, as you leave Pingry for Princeton or the Navy don't forget the Class of 745 because it won't forget you.

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skirt? iririk JAMES BACKUS KOOPMAN August 2, 1928 944 Park Ave., Elizabeth, N. J. HBig Jimi, Undecided Two years at Pingry Swimming Vlg Rod and Gun Club V, Dramatic Club V, VI, International Relations Club VI, Navigation Club Vl. Cenial Big Jimi, is one of the youngest boys of the class, and yet his outstanding achievement was to accelerate a full year, accomplishing this by attending two Pingry summer sessions. Unfortunately, Jim was unable to participate in most of the sports, however, he was a member of the swim- ming team. He gave a convincing and polished performance as Professor Willard in the I944 Dramatic Club production of uOur Townf' He has also proved himself an able re- porter for the Record.', Off the campus, Jim is a social charmer of the fair sex. Although he is undecided as to his future college education, We know that with his scho- lastic ability, amiable disposition, and other good qualities, his success is assured in whatever field of endeavor he selects. JOHN SANFORD LEHMAN April,3, 1927 255 Hillside Rd., Elizabeth, N. J. Jack Undecided Nine years at Pingry Dance Committee V, VI, Baseball IV, V, VI, Basketball V, Vlg Football VI, Varsity Club V, Vl. Jack has spent many a year breezing about the halls of Pingry, and has gained highest laurels in the field of sports. Here ,lack is a natural at almost everything from football to hockey. But it is on the basketball court that Jack really excels. His shots have been overwhelming ever since he first played with the Midgets. His ability in baseball is well proven by winning a major letter in his first attempt to gain a left-field position during his Sophomore year. Outside the athletic fields, Jack is without a peer as far as wise- cracks and jokes are concerned. His ready laugh and pleas- ant smile have made him the friend of all. So, as you leave Pingry for the Naval Air Force, remember the friends you made here at Pingry and keep close to them.