Pingry School - Blue Book Yearbook (Elizabeth, NJ)

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vfririlr vikikik ROBERT HUBD NUTT Il February 11, 1928 483 Todt Hill Road, Dongan Hills, S. I., N. Y. Bob, Bo Dartmouth, A. A. F. Seven years at Pingry Literary Club VI, Dramatic Club VI, Soccer V, VIg 'cRecord', Board V, VI, Music Editor VI, Home Room President Vg International Relations Club VI. Bob has been around Pingry's halls for a long while, and is one of the more popular men in the Class of 1945. In his school work Bob has been in the top part of the class consistently and was also a member this year of the Literary Club. But let no one get the idea that he is a bookwormg on the contrary, heis one of our class clowns and his re- marks have helped make those days at school seem a little shorter. He has been a member of the soccer team for the last two years and was also on the track squad. However, 6'Bobois pride and joy is his Widely-read column in the i'Record,7' Swingin' on Nothin7 or 'cNothin' on Swingini W which would be more apropos. Bob's main, interest is music, mostly jazz, and he has recently taken up the cornet in order to emulate his idol, 4'Muggsyw Spanier. Whatever Bob chooses for his life's work, we all know heill be successful. DONALD FRANCIS O,BRlEN fane 11, 1927 73 Bauer Terrace, Hillside, N. J. Don, Uncy Navy Eleven years at Pingry Class Council VI, Record Board V, VI, Managing Editor VI, Dramatic Club V, VI, Secretary Vlg Literary Club VI, Secretary VI, International Relations Club VI, Soccer Vg Home Room President IV, Student Council III, Class Historian. Don is one of those grand old members of this year's graduating class, who started out way back in the second grade. He is a true Pingry son, one who exemplihes loyalty and honesty. Besides his genuine quality of character, he manages to brighten each day with his unfailing sense of humor, well-known and approved by his many friends. In the scholastic field, Don has excelled in all of his many difficult undertakings and his extra-curricular and athletic activities have more than rounded out a complete and whole- some education here at Pingry. In his Freshman year, Don served on the Student Council and this year was a member of the Senior class council. As secretary of both the Literary and Dramatic Clubs, he has applied himself faithfully and successfully, but perhaps his finest achievement was the grand job he performed on the uRecord'7 staff as managing- editor and author of Your Uncle Don. The Navy and Dartmouth College will find all the qualities of an excellent citizen when considering this original, trustworthy, and sincere personality.

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RICHARD B. NELSON December 26, 1927 9 Monmouth Rd., Elizabeth, N. J. 4'Coat,,' Dick Colgate Ofne year at Pingry Soccer 6, Basketball 6. Dick, as he is affectionately called by his friends, is an- other Jeff transfer, who heeded the call to Pingry. Always a good student, Dick has quickly adapted himself to the rigid scholastic standards here. He already has shown his athletic ability on the soccer field and also in his participa- tion in basketball and track. He has a deep love for horses and possibly knows more about them than any boy in the school. His easy-going, modest ways have already won him many new and lasting friends, and he is respected by the teachers as a constant plugger in his studies. His immediate Wish is to join the Cavalry Division of the Coast Guard after graduation, and then attend Colgate. No matter where he goes or what field of endeavor he chooses, he will always remain a real example of a true Pingry boy. GEORGE NOLTE February 21, 1926 950 Mountain Ave., Westheld, N. J. George Cornell One year at Pingry George is a newcomer to the ranks of our class. He has been recently discharged from the service and since then has spent many happy months at Pingry. Although he has really been with us for a very short time, we feel that we have known him and had him with us for years. In his course of study here at school, he has established many friendships both with the faculty and the student body alike. Mentioning George does bring to mind his con- vertible which is an enjoyable decoration in the front of the school. His car has also proved to be very valuable in transporting the school teams to their desired location for a game. George has chosen engineering as his future occupation, and plans to pursue his education at Cornell. We are confident that George will probably make an ex- cellent success of himself in his chosen field. ikifkviir skirt?

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LAWRENCE EDWARD OXLEY fanuary 5, 1928 1115 Galloping Hill Road, Elizabeth, N. J. Larry, Leo Undecided Three years at Pingry Dramatic Club VI, uRecord,' Board VI, Football VI, Track V. Leon is one of the quiet members of our class. A modest young man, Larry has distinguished himself by being an honor student, either making the first or second honor roll, seldom settling for less. 6:Ox,,7 as he is often referred to, earned his varsity HP7' as a member of this yearis football eleven, playing a brilliant game at end. He also was a member of last yearis track squad, and much is expected of him this year in the distance runs. Larryis other extra- curricular activities were centered about being an active member in this year's Dramatic Club. His quiet but striking personality and sleek sense of humor have won many friends at Pingry, both among his fellow students and members of the faculty. Though Larry's future is undecided and will undoubtedly be interrupted by military service, we are sure that his pleasing smile and spontaneous humor will help him achieve his successful mark in the world. WALTER WILLIAM PATTEN, lR. February 27, 1928 98 Bellevue Avenue, Summit, N. J. 4'Bud', Cornell, Navy Two years at Pingry Rod and Gun Club Vg President V. One of the most genial members of the Class of '45 is '4Bud Patten. His line sense of humor and spontaneous wit have indeed been contributors to the sparkle in our class. 6'Bud is endowed with a gift that few of us possess: how to make a good story out of nothing. He is also known for his affiliations with the opposite sex, and is thought by some to be a connoisseur on the subject. Handy with a pencil and paper, 'cBud gets good marks and his name has appeared on the honor roll. He is also remembered for a swell job at tackle on this yearis football team. '6Bud', plans to complete a year or two at Cornell before signing up with the Navy. We sincerely unite in wishing him the best of luck. ' tiki? ikikik