Pingry School - Blue Book Yearbook (Elizabeth, NJ)

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HENRY ME1,V1Ll.li HTCKS, JR. October 14, 1929 5 lYard Avenue, Staten Island, N. Y. Big Mel 2 SIX YEARS AT PINGRY H07'7l8T001lL P7'U.fIi!l1'lIl, lV,' l2fI,ll'7'lLlIll0llC1l Kc- lafioiis Club, ll ,' lflvi' Club, V, l'l,' .S'fu1l11'xl1 Club, l'l,' l700z'ball, ll', I , l'l. The Staten lsland car has just pulled up, and out steps one of the biggest fellows in the school, Richmond's pride and joy, Mel Hicks. Mel is one of those fellows who is l a ways around and into something. Last fall he earned the position of left taclde on the football team, He was one of the smashin - . C. g linemen vh, zl ' f' ' ' ' ' x o tu ays plow ed through into the opponents, backheld. During the colder months Mel may be seen devouring a meal big enough for two people in order to be pre- pared for the wintry blasts. In the spring he shows his stuff on the baseball diamond, l wiere he plays First base. The most notable thing about Mel is his big' ear-to-ear smile, which has won him a great number of friends during' his years here at Pinlfrv. and .. D , should do so in the years to come. 26 l'VCl.S'llliHgl0II and Lac XYll.l.1,XM ROBERT l'l1l,I.RRrXNT July 24, 1930 247 XYestheld ,'xYt'llllC, Elizabeth, N. I. Bill , Hillyl' Y Broftvi ELEVEN YEARS AT PINGRY lfaml, lll, lV, V, Vlg Niztfigcziioii Club, Ill, llf',' llftllllflflt' Club, VI: Sfvaizixli Club, l'l,' ,bl'ZUl11I1lIlIlfj, lll, ll', lf , I'l,' Soccer, lll, IV, l', lvl: Track, lly, ll, VI. lYhile he has not been at l'ingry the longest of anyone in the class, Bills eleven years at Pingry have at least given him one of the longest stays. During this lonff stay , -5 his sense of humor and uncontrollable laugh have made many occasions exceedingly mer- ry. lVhen the fun is over, however, Bill is a diligent student. He has become quite pro- licient in Spanish and may sometimes be heard chatting with himself in the lan0'ua0'e N tw of the bullhghters. A powerful athlete, Hil- ly has earned his varsity l ' in three sports. He has acquired personal honor and glory as charging fullback on the soccer team, as a prolicient swimmer and as ace sprinter in track. Hill has made many friends here at lhngry and is sure to continue to do so throughout life.

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RICHARD REYNULDS GALLAGHER February 22, 1931 1322 Morris Avenue, Union, N. Dick, Sum Prirrcofou FOUR YEARS AT PINGRY Chess Club, III,' Rifle Club, III, IV,' Dram- atic Club, V,' Glue Club, V, VI,' Spanish Club, VI,' Record Board, VI. The sparkling wit of Dick Gallagher has enhanced the halls of Pingry for four years. It was not until his last year that his humor- ous ability was fully recognized, for it was not until then that he wrote Down the Drain for the Record. Dick has the theater in his veins. His talent for performing magic, on the stage and off, has been looked upon with awe. One year he performed an hour of magic before the student body. Since hels the life of every party, there's never a dull moment with Dick around, in his own words. Never fear, Sam's heref' His twelve years of dancing school are evident on the dance floor. In line with this he has never missed a single dance in his four years in the Upper School. Therels a world and a future waiting for you outside of Pingry, so Take it, Samf' FRIED JAMES GAUS, III June S, 1930 1058 Bertram Terrace, Union, N. F1'Cll St. Lawrence FIVE YEARS AT PINGRY Sfzuz'z'r1l I7cdcrali.rls, IV, V, VI,' French Club, VI, Soccer, III, IV, V, VI: Cajitaiu, V15 Afllloiic Erccuiicfe C077H'1H.llC6', VI. Five years ago, when the class of '48 was in the Second Form, a new face appeared in its midst. This new face was that of Fred Gans, His pleasant ways have won him many friends since that time. His greatest joy around Pingry has come from playing Soccer for the last four years. This year Fred was proud captain of the Soccer team which compiled the best record in seventeen years. In regard to his scholastic achievements, languages are his pet subject. This affinity is borne out by the fact that he joined the newly formed French Club. In mentioning Fred it would be impossible to overlook his blue Pontiac, The Foggy Den,', which has been seen in every sector of the nearby counties. His plans for the future center around St. Lawrence University, where he will undoubtedly make a fine showing.

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IIBOZJU ROBERT HENRY HORNING, IR. September 25, 1930 900 Colonia Road, Elizabeth, N. I. Lclziglz THREE YEARS AT PINGRY VIC8-PV6.VlllP71'l' of Clfiss, V,' Sfllflflll Cozuzcil, VI,- Iiootlmll, IV, V, VI,' Ihrskctbfzll, V, VI: Ciflfllfllll, VI, Track, V, VI,' Aflzlvtic Ercczz- five Commillev, VI. Staunch followers of Pingry's athletic games are sure to recognize Bob, for since B . . 1 X i. It .al his Junior year he has been varsity ma eri every season, thereby holding the distinction of being a three-letter man. However were these followers able to watch other school activities, they would likewise be unable to miss Bob. ln addition to his leadership in athletics, culminated by the basketball cap- taincy, he was elected vice-president of the class for the junior year and Student Council member for the senior year. All these activities haven't kept him from maintaining a high scholastic average. Bob has hitched his wagon to engineering and in the future many star performances are sure to result just as they have in the past. KIBOZJIF Sfzulcnl I7ca7frul1'st.r, V ,' Record Board, V, V ROBERT LEVVIS HORTON Qctober 14, 1930 742 Balsam VVay, Union, N. Trenton Stale Teaclzerx EOUR YEARS AT PINGRY IJ. Iirczzclz Club, VI, Track, IV, V, VI,' Baskc'1'- ball l', VI, Soccer, VI. Bob, one of the more modest boys in the school, first appeared in the ranks of the class of '48 in the Third Form. Since then his willingness to work coupled with a congenial personality have brought him a long way and have won him many friends. As well as holding up his end scholastically, Bob has compiled an enviable record in extra- curricular activities. Last fall Bob played some high grade soccer on one of Pingry's more successful teams. Besides this he was a member of the basketball team. However, his greatest natural ability lies in pole-vaulting, and consequently he has been a member of the track team for the last three years. VVith his many talents and his will to succeed, Bob should fare well in his chosen vocation, teaching.