Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1957 volume:

we ee ¥ 4 SYREN pe gi pment goin ONS Steno iy PROLOGUE All the world’s a stage And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, William Shakespeare from As You Like It We invite you to take a front row orchestra seat as the curtain rises on the Milestone presentation ‘‘Years of Decis- ion,” the story of Plainfield High during the school year 1956-57. Our production is appropriately titled, for each player must make numerous decisions during his career on stage. It is no easy matter to decide what type of course to take, which subjects to study, which extra-curricular activities to participate in, or how to use valuable time wisely. The decisions we make all help to mold our characters and develop the drama. They also contribute towards our most important decision of all, our choice of future paths. It is this momentous decision that will shape the parts we play in years to come. Our play has aspects of comedy—even farce at times, but as the drama unfolds we find the characters play their parts with serious intent. And well they may, for as our players tread the boards of P.H.S., they are preparing for greater roles in dramas still to be written. The curtain descends, but the end is only the beginning. i oo Lal = = ea, cc cS S cc a. FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSES ACTIVITIES CANDIDS ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT If we have played our parts with some success these past four years, it is in large measure because of two who stood in the wings, ever prompt to give us our cues and ever ready to rescue us from our miscues. Let us hear your applause as we call into the spotlight two gracious ladies whom we have nominated for the class of ’57 Oscar. To RUTH LOSTBOURNE we express our appre- ciation for having kept watch over our entrances and exits. When we were tardy for our “‘on stage” signals, she knew it. When we did not answer to the roll call, her summons was inevitable. She listened sym- pathetically to our troubles. She smiled tolerantly at our amateur theatrics when our excuses were feeble. Her office was the scene of some of our best emoting, but we left it usually more determined to play our parts better in the serious drama upstairs. To MARION NEWSON we voice affection for having taught us that the play must go on and that only through self-discipline, dedication, and un- flagging effort could we expect a happy ending to our “Years of Decision.” As a physical education teacher she taught us how to move about the stage with grace and vigor. As adviser to our troupe she led the applause when we did well, but she was our severest critic when we performed poorly. We sought her advice in Student Council deliberations. Her aid was indispensable in planning our off-stage celebra- tions. As we look back upon decisions wisely made, we shall remember who counseled us. , % ys 4 f, } Zz ] ) 3 sv A a { 4 re } 2} % y ; ‘ a Lah Me = . For rigorous teachers seized my youth And purged its faith, and trimm’d its fire, Show'd me the high, white star of Truth There bade me gaze, and there aspire. Matthew Arnold from ‘The Grande Chartreuse” ROSS M. GILL WARREN H. HELD LOLA K. HOFF Superintendent of Schools Principal Vice Principal Slippery Rock Teachers College, B.A. Muhlenberg, B.A. Temple University, B.A. University of Pittsburgh, M.A., Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania, M.A. University of Pennsylvania, M.S. : HENRY H. BANTA Administrative Assistant and Social Studies Amherst, B.A. Columbia, M.A. Mr. Held, Mr. Otto, and Miss Hoff find the solution. They Produce and s Direct Our Show JOSEPH E. PASSARELLA Administrative Assistant and Social Studies C.C.N.Y., B.S., M.S. 6 Columbia, M.A. Olga Achtenhagen Head of English Department Lawrence, B.A. Columbia, M.A. James O. Berman English Lafayette, B.A. Columbia. M.A. Rutgers, M.Ed. Dwight Brown Music Drake Conservatory University of Iowa B.A. Edgar J. Carney English Seton Hall, B.S. Lehigh, M.A. Florence G, Ackerman Social Studies New York University B.S., M.A. Clarence J. Andrews Supervisor of Music University of Iowa, B.A. Ithaca, B.M. Nita Bonte Physical Education Panzer, B.S. Marshall C. Brown Physical Education Virginia State, B.S. Columbia, M.A. Paul B. Chambers Social Studies Class Adviser Guilford College, B.A. Richard W. Booher Science Lockhaven State Teacher's College, B.S. Penn State University M.A. George Bubrick Mathematics Penn State, B.A. New York University M.A. Robert W. Arthur English University of Vermont B.A, Harvard, M.A. John H. Boyer Head of Mathematics Department Muhlenberg, Ph.B. Columbia, M.A. Edison R. Burden Industrial Arts Rutgers, B.S. Columbia, M.A. Ruth E. Baily Mathematics College of Wooster BS. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Wilbur F. Brann Physical Education Oberlin, A.B. New York Uniyersity M.A. Edward J. Burns Driver Education Columbia, B.S., M.A. N. J. Chrisicos Margaret Clawson Robert I, Cloos Nora Conahey Geraldine M. Cooley Driver Training English Modern Language Business Education Social Studies Ithaca College Wellesley, B.A. Grove City College Columbia, B.S. Syracuse University B.S., M.S. New York State B.A. Teachers, M.A. University of California M.A. Edwin M. Faust Ruth B. Denker Emma C. Aa ei Dixon Alice L. Egan Head of Language de Versterre Mathematics English Language Department Beaver College, B.A. Home Arts Montclair State a Smith, B.A. Muhlenberg, B.A. Douglass College, B.S. Teachers College, B.A. Columbia, M.A, Columbia, M.A. Professional Diploma Florence Firth Rose Franco English, Social Studies Language New York University Montclair State B.S., M.A. Teachers College, B.A. John H. Gallo D. Lina Galushko Philomena A. William Gordon Elizabeth Hageman Social Studies Home Arts Garretson Industrial Arts English University of Pittsburgh Juniata College, B.S. Business Education New York University Columbia, B.S. B.A., M.Ed. Trenton State Teachers IBS College, B.S. Rutgers, M.Ed. Nellie P. Hastings Guidance and Science Columbia, B.S., M.A. Meet MT Lance Jeffers English Columbia, B.S., M.A. Eleanor Horn Language Wilson, B.A. Cornell, M.A. Eugene L. Hubka Guidance and Social Studies Bucknell, B.S. Temple, M.A. Eleanor Henderson Guidance and Language Wellesley, B.A. Columbia C. C. Kauffman Science Kutztown State Teacher's College, B.S. Columbia, M.A. Howard I. Jump Science, Audiovisual Coordinator Rutgers, B.S. New York University Audrey H. Joyce Physical Education Trenton State Teachers College, B.S. George J. Huettl Social Studies University of Wisconsin, B.S., M.A. Ruth B. King Chairman of Girls’ Physical Education New Haven; Rutgers B.S., M.Ed. H. P. Kistler Head of Science Department Keystone State Normal, Diploma Franklin and Marshall BSS: Columbia, M.A. John E, Liddy Physical Education Rutgers, B.S., M.Ed. Western Reserve, M.A. Be it ever so humble... Rita L. Kramer English Emerson, B.A. Victor B. Liske Ben Livingston Edmond C,. Lonsky Mathematics Science Science and Lafayette, B.S. Ohio University Class Adviser BrAweB:S: Rutgers, B.S. Rutgers, M.Ed. Columbia, M.A. Sas 2) ee eel NO DANCING Frances Lord Mathematics William and Mary,B.A. Columbia, M.A. John A. McCurdy Marjorie McConnell Social Studies Keith O. McClaskey Social Studies Art Gorham State Teachers, Washington University Rutgers, B.S., L.L.B. BS. B.S. Duke, M.Ed. Lehigh University M.A. Columbia, M.A. Helen G. Morton Home Arts Temple, Diploma 5 ALR Be Helen G. Moore Science Swarthmore, B.S. University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Elaine Morecraft Business Education Rider College, B.Ed. Richard Pajewski Social Studies Teachers College of Connecticut, B.S. Columbia, M.S. Edna M. Paddock Library Millersville State Teachers, B.S. A. Hamilton Otto Science, Class Adviser Lafayette, B.S. Rutgers, M.Ed. Mary M., Miller Mathematics Librarian DePauw University Seton Hill, B.A. B.A. University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Josephine E, Miller Columbia, M.A. BS. in Lib. Sci. Meee Virginia Mixer Vera Monez English-Drama Music Bates, B.A. Trenton State Teachers, Bess Columbia, M.A. ay . Marion L. Newson Physical Education Class Adviser Russell Sage, B.S. New York University Eric P, Nelson Science Montclair, B.A. Elizabeth B. Persinger Physical Education New York University BS. John J. Pearson Industrial Arts Newark State Teachers Rutgers Katherine M. Pratt George E. Reck Arlene R. Rosen Howard S. Savage Julius Senyshyn Language Mathematics English Miner Industrial Arts Syracuse, B.A. Bloomsburg State Cornell, B.A. New York University Newark State Teacher's Middlebury, M.A. Teachers College, B.S. B.S., M.A. College, B.S. Rutgers, M.Ed. William V. Sette John J. Sierge English and Guidance Placement Counselor Columbia, B.A. Columbia, B.A. E i yobs ay SIMPSOR Abram E. Smith Arthur E, Smith, Jr. Arthur W. Smith, Jr. Margaret V. Smith ; ee ae Physical Education Mathematics Science Social Studies Shippensburg State Rutgers, BS. Rutgers, B.S., M.Ed. Lafayette, B.A. Syracuse, B.S. Teachers College, B.S. Columbia, M.A. j Lehigh, M.A. Columbia, M.A. Wisconsin, M.S. Warren Sterling H. A, Stine George R. Strub Ellen M. Stubbs Dorothy S. Sturtevant Business Education Supervisor of English Language English Bloomsburg State Physical Education Clark, B.A. Park College, B.A. Goucher, B.A. Teachers College, B.S. Springfield, B.P.E. Rutgers, M.Ed. Temple, M.Ed. Barbara H. Trought English Douglass, B.A. English B.A. Mary Van Cleef College of Wooster Nancy E, Walker Social Studies Bucknell, B.A. Marcia T, Westpfahl Head of Social Studies Department Skidmore, B.A. Columbia, M.A. Marie F. Whelan School Nurse Muhlenberg Hospital School, R.N. Kermit A, Whitehead Celia C. Whitford Adella L., Ruth S. Wyer Industrial Arts, Acting Language Wotherspoon Head of Business Head of Department Alfred, B.A. Business Education Education Department Rutgers Trenton Normal School Columbia, B.S., M.A. Grace D. Bradish Cafeteria Manager Pratt Institute John Broadbent Chief Custodian Secretary to Placement Counselor Laura M. Conti Mary Furino Switchboard Operator Jane Foy Secretary Industrial Arts Physical Education Departments Ruth Lostbourne Attendance Secretary 12 a . ? ea) Ann Parello Secretary to Vice-Principal Caroline Reich Secretary to Principal In Memoriam G. CARL PERSINGER As the class of ’57 returned from summer vacation refreshed and eager to enter upon its final year in Plainfield High School, our high spirits were tempered by the knowledge that one of our most respected mentors, G. Carl Persinger, had passed away. For twenty-four years he had devoted himself to teaching the pupils of Plainfield High School. All those who had the good fortune to be his students will remember his calm, deliberate, and precise demeanor. He was impatient with shoddy work, but always patient with his pupils. As he taught the skills that bring success in the world of business, he also set an example of integrity that inspired his students in all their future endeavors. His leadership as head of the business education department brought success which is measured by the eagerness with which area business firms bid for services of graduates who have majored in commercial course. But his contribution to Plainfield High School and to the community went beyond this. His lucid mind and his habit of careful deliberation were so respected that his counsel was sought by his colleagues in school. He was an enthusiastic sport fan and a loyal follower of all Cardinal teams. His varied interests and abilities were evidenced by his participation in church work, scouting, music, and many community service endeavors. G. Carl Persinger led a full and fruitful life. As befitted a teacher who had always given all his strength and energy to his duties, death came to him in the classroom as he was serving as principal of the Plainfield High Summer School. The class of ’57 is grateful that it had the privilege of coming under his instruction and his influence. 13 They Show Us The Way MR. BOOHER teaches us scientific observation. BROKEN HEARTS repaired here? Dr. Day and Miss Whelan tune in. MR. BANTA and his cohorts plan the next air raid drill. MISS MOORE implants knowledge. A DASH OF SALT? Dietician Miss Bradish tries a taste test. 14 HIP APR eS ON ‘ ‘ ‘ : % ) y Se” ae : . j f “For I dipt into the future, far as human eye could see, P Saw the Vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be;” Alfred Tennyson from “Locksley Hall” Seniors Star In SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Critics have acclaimed “Years of Decision,’ a four act play produced by the Class of 1957, a tremendous success. We, the cast, take deep pride and satisfaction in its popularity. But, let us now look back to the years of preparation which made it the success that it is. Act I— Under the guiding hand of William V. Sette, our director, we received our first walk-on when we presented the Freshman Party. It was a tremendous financial and social success, and we had a wonderful time getting to know the rest of the freshman cast. We had chosen for our first leads OUR STUDENT DIRECTORS check the script: Claude Sutton, Sheldon Barroff, Janet James, and Sherry Tom Coyne, Jay Simpson, Jerry O’Keefe, and, Welles. Janet James. Act Il — As sophomore understudies we participated more actively in our growing production. After electing Bill Legat, Brian McKinney, Harriet Robinson, and Nancy Neilson our new leaders, plans were made for the successful dance we held for the entire student body. Act III] — Before we knew it, we had become junior leads. With the guidance of our new director, Miss Marion Newson, we helped present the Junior-Senior Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom. The P.H.S. pennants and emblems which we sold as our class project greatly increased our treasury. Bill Legat, Brian McKinney, Wanda Colvin, and Jerry O’Keeffe led us onward to our long awaited big role as seniors. i , “CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP, the boys ° r hi 2 GRIDIRON HEROES! George Martino, Dom Dessino, maps caper ts! Jim Caulfield. NO SALES RESISTANCE! Tom PONDERING major decisions: | Coyne, Andrea Dreyer, Jerry Pat Coulter, Sue Smith, Davida WE STUDIED, TOO. Mr. Simp- O’Keefe, Barbara Testut. Solomon, and Naomi Bloom son simplifies for English 4 class. study college bulletins. ‘“‘Years Of Decision’ F Act IV — Finally we found ourselves in the limelight, carry- ing the responsibilities of full-fledged senior stars. Besides our class directors, Jerry O’Keeffe, Tom Coyne, Janet James, and Jay Simpson, we elected Bill Legat, Bob Ley, Wanda Colvin, and John Baker as our Student Council directors; Eleanor Hirsch was chosen Editor-in-Chief of the 1957 Milestone, and Judie Chernus, Editor-in-Chief of the Entree. Everyone who attended our Senior Play, starring Connie Good, enjoyed many laughs with the “little dog.’ ‘‘Me and My Shadow,” the dance we presented with our supporting cast, the juniors, drew us closer to the end of production. And then the grand finale was upon us as we gave our unforgettable Junior-Senior Prom. Both reward and sadness MILESTONE ATTRACTIVE BOOK ENDS: Editors Marietta Grygent and Ellie Hirsch. filled our hearts when we stepped down from the stage to receive our diplomas at the close of that last memorable act. Our ‘Years of Decision’? has ended a successful run, indeed, but we are not content to let it stop here. We have only begun to realize the importance of the decisive years which lie before us. As our entire company departs, each player going his separate way in search of a new and diverse role, we shall always carry with us fond memories of the experience we gained in the production of our show. We shall be forever grateful for the splendid direction we received. OFF TO A GOOD START: Bill Legat, Bob Testut, Al Galli, and Vernon Keller. LEVITY IN THE LIBRARY: Bill Nic- hols, Ann Ciampa, James McCullough, THE IMPORTANCE OF PULL: Sue Smith, Dolly Hard, Michael Danny DiLonardo, and Ken Baker. Stonehill, Mr. Kistler, and Tom Lopresti. 18 Suzanne M. Abel Sue enjoys listening to hi-fy, ice skating, and swimming. Our future nurse, who dislikes long lunch lines, was the treasurer of her homeroom for three years and participated in Nursing Club, Fashions and Personality Club, Girls’ Chor- us, and swimming. i Jane Alexander This musical senior, who en- joys playing the piano and driving, will always remember the P.H.S. Choral Festival. Jane, peeved by getting out of gym class late, has partici- pated in Girls’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Library Council, and Future Teachers’ Club. Irwin Barry Abramson Irwin, who hopes to be a millionnaire at thirty, was a member of the Drama Club, Science Projects Club, and president of his homeroom. He enjoys golf, swimming, and loafing but dislikes women drivers. Irwin has also been on the swimming team and track team. Ralph Ryan Anderson We hope Ralph makes that million he is planning on. While at P.H.S. he has been active in Photography Club, Football Club, Boys’ Cooking Club, and varsity football. Ralph, whose pet peeve is people who whisper, enjoys driving big cars and dancing. Robert Terry Adams Judges who revoke drivers’ licenses peeve this senior, who plans to join the Marines and see the world. Bob, a member of the Swimming Club at P.H.S., will always remember the two hour break between exams. John A. Antonopoulos A career in engineering is ahead for this member of the class of 57. While at P.H.S. Johnny has participated in basketball, track, and Student Council. This sports enthusiast was also president of his homeroom. Elizabeth Ahrens Betsy enjoys dancing, but she is annoyed by ‘‘the shot-top.” She has been active in Fash- ions and Personality Club, Entree, Understanding People Club, tennis, archery, basket- ball, Girls’ Chorus, and Drama Club. Betsy would like to be a psychologist or a social worker. | Phyllis Elaine Anthony A new addition to the class of ’57, Phyl enjoys cooking and being with Danny. Phyl enthusiastically says she will always remember all the won- derful students she met in her senior year. While at South Plainfeld High, this future nurse was a participant in G.A.A., Projections Club, and twirling. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Mary Ilene Axam A career as a physical therapist is ahead for Mary, who has been active in Girls’ Chorus and Mixed Chorus. The mem- ory of “that beastly cold morn- ing when someone pulled a false alarm’ will remain with this senior who likes to sing, read, and giggle. 2 i Jean Ann Banks Humphrey, who hopes _ to teach nursing, enjoys the mem- ory of Shawnee. Freshmen gitls who chase senior boys rate low with her. Girls’ Chor- us, Mixed Chorus, Fashions and Personality Club, Nursing Club, and Junior Classical League have kept Humphrey quite busy in P.H.S. Elinor Louise Babb Mrs. McConnell’s humor will always be remembered by this senior, who enjoys analyzing other people’s problems. Elli was a member of the Nursing Club, Red Cross Club, Under- standing People Club, and of the Milestone, where she headed the Art Staff. To be- come a social worker is Elli’s chief ambition. Barbara Baroft This future psychologist enjoys “frolicking with the four fil- ifers.’’ Bobby, who will always remember her first choral festi- val, has been active in Drama Club, Entrée, Milestone, Stu- dent Council, Assembly Com- mittee, and ushers. Party lines annoy this senior, and who can blame her? SENIOR CLASS 1957 John A. Baker Our Student Council treasurer enjoys balancing the budget. John’s main ambition is to Win a cross country meet. Girls who smoke peeve this busy senior, who has been homeroom president and Class Council Representative and has also participated in cross country, track, Male Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and Boys’ En- semble, Sheldon Baroff talented pianist, who hopes to become an M.D., is peeved most by hen parties and broken lockers. His fond- est memory of P.H.S. is the This Mixed Chorus morning re- hearsals. Chorus, Boys’ En- semble, ushers, and Student Council have kept Sheldon busy. Kenneth Baker This senior, who will always remember marching at football games, enjoys playing the reading and trumpet. Ken hopes to branch out in some field of forestry. James Richard Bechtle This senior, who enjoys sports, will always remember the day he graduated from his Alma Mater. Beck’s ambition is to attend college. He has participated in Boys’ Cooking Clab and Swimming Club. 19 20 Diane Joan Belkin Dabbling in art is one of Di’'s favorite pastimes. The good times in art class will linger with this senior, who dislikes the mad scramble in sixth lunch, Di has participated in bowling, baseball, Sketch Club, News Bureau, and Mi e- stone, With brush in hand, Di is off to a future in magazine art. Charles Edgar Bertolacci Driving, hillbilly music, and sports rate high with Chic, who wants to sell popcorn at Ebbett’s Field and go to col- lege in the future. While in P.H.S., Chic participated in track, Biology Club, Junior Classical League, and Recrea- tional Games Club. William R. Bellerjeau Managing spring and cross country track teams hasn’t pre- vented this busy senior from participating in Sketch Club, Boys’ Cooking Club, and Radio Club. Bill dislikes base- ment homerooms, but he en- joys bucking the lunch lines. Good luck to a future civil engineer. James Stephen Bicket Jim, who is annoyed by one way halls and stairs, appre- ciates a good snooze. His ac- tivities in high school include freshman football, cross coun- try, and Hunting and Fishing Club, Jim’s ambition is to go to college. Lena Ann Bencivengo This Elvis Presley fan, whose ambition is to get her Mrs. degree in the near future, has participated in bowling and twirling. Lee’s fondest mem- ory of P.H.S. is her home- room. Thomas James Bishop Loud girls annoy this water skiing enthusiast and Rock ’n’ Roll fan who hopes to go to college after graduation. Tom’s future lies in electronic engineering. Peter Kevin Bennet The two hours between exams is Pete’s fondest memory of P.H.S. An athletic enthusiast, Pete divided his time among freshman football, jayvee foot- ball, Hunting and Fishing Club, and track. Patricia Anne Black Pat, who likes to talk on the phone, has kept busy in P.H.S. with the Fashions and Personality Club, basketball and Business Machines Club. Her pet peeve is conceited people, and her fondest mem- ory of P.H.S. is graduation day. She plans to become a legal secretary. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Robert Blackman Watching the Brooklyn Dod- gers win pleases this senior, who also likes to swim. Bob, irked by moody girls and bleached blondes, has partici- pated in swimming, baseball. basketball, and has served as manager of the indoor and spring track teams. Scott Kurtz Boice Peeved by one-way halls and girls who smoke, Scott plans to study engineering at Lehigh University. He enjoys sports, eating, and sleeping. His tal- ents were displayed in jayvee basketball, varsity baseball, and Math Club. Naomi Bloom When not busy as feature edi- tor of the Milestone, Naomi has participated in swimming, tennis, archery, and Drama Club. This senior, who wants to go to college, will always remember the “Whoopee Girls” of the Junior Play. Bruce George Bottoms Bott, an aquatic minded sen- ior, enjoys water skiing, boat- building, and swimming. He hates (as do most of us) get- ting up each morning for school. Managing the track team occupied most of Bott's time while in P.H.S. He plans to go on to King’s Point Merchant Marine Academy. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Shirley E. Boardley Sherrie, who enjoys exercising her vocal chords, will fondly remember her senior year in P.H.S. This aspiring singer has been active in tennis, Sci- ence Club, and Entrée Club. She can often be heard calling “Excelsior.”’ Good luck in that singing career! 4 Elizabeth Bracey Bow ties and conceited boys irk Boop, who enjoys riding in the Maybelline. Boop, who has been active in Student Council, Swimming Club, and Typing Club, hopes to become a beautician. Arlene Natalie Bohonan Conceited people peeve Ar- lene, who enjoys riding in the “Grunings’ express.’ She has been kept busy with News Bureau, Drama Club, Entrée, and Fashions and Personality Club, Arlene hopes to attend college. We wish her success in future undertakings. Patricia Anne Brady Patti, whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is sixth lunch, spends her time riding to Grunings in UA3238. She has participated in tennis, archery, and swimming. Patti, co- captain of the twirlers, is peeved by conceited boys. She plans to be an accountant. Pa Ze Herbert Edgar Briones Driving and working occupy the spare time of this senior, who is kept quite busy with his schoolwork. We _ hope Herb reaches his goal of be- coming a tool and die maker. Michael D. Bucciero Playing cards with the boys pleases Mike, who is annoyed by gym. He has been on the Projection Squad for four years. Mike’s ambition is to get through college. Jesse Bryce Brown A Plainfield cowboy who en- joys handling firearms, Jesse is peeved by show-offs. The Science Research Club _ has kept our future scientist busy Tne Paes: Robert John Buczynski Microphones and radios cap- tivate this senior with an elec- trical turn of mind. Red looks forward to a successful career in the advertising field. We hope that after graduation his pet peeves of short lunch pe- riods and short assemblies will be discontinued. Norman Joseph Brown “Daddy Long Legs’ enjoys dancing and Grunings. His fondest memory of P.H.S. is the congestion of hallways, but small girls annoy him. Norman found time to enjoy football and swimming during his four years. College and a career as a physical educa- tion teacher are his ambitions. Barbara Elaine Burgess Barbara is peeved by people who put on airs. She has been a member of World Friend- ship Club, Social Dancing Club, Fashions and Personality Club, Sewing Club, and Busi- ness Machines Club. The secretarial field welcomes Barbara. David Hunting Brunner Dave can’t stand gym, but lists Mr. Stampone’s Spanish class as his fondest memory of P.H.S. When our future mis- sionary is not working at the Acme, he can be found tinker- ing with electronic gadgets. Male Chorus and Radio Club have kept Dave busy. Nancy Lee Burr Fashions and Personality Club, Junior Red Cross, and Busi- ness Machines Club kept Babes busy at P.H.S. She en- joys dancing and listening to records outside of school and will never forget her fresh- man year. Babes is looking forward to getting the most out of life. SENIOR CLASS 1957 +. Richard Kenneth Capron Little Richard, who didn't come to P.H.S. until his jun- ior year, dislikes people who think he is a freshman. This future printer enjoys movies, bowling, and carpentry, and he likes to travel. His fondest memory of P.H.S. is making new friends. James Thomas Caulfield Bugging to N.P.H.S. during Sth Junch pleases Jim, who is peeved by teachers who give too much homework. He has been kept busy with varsity football and Football Club. We wish Jim luck with his ambition to play football for Notre Dame. Carmella H. Carfaro Boys who drive white 1955 Mercurys are Mel’s pet peeve. When she wasn’t holding down the seats in Grunings, she was active in the Social Dancing Club, Archery Club, twiriling, and Typing Club. Mel, whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is 5th lunch at the “P.T.,” hopes to attend Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Patricia Ann Caulfield We hope that this future beau- tician has only cheerful cus- tomers, since she dislikes peo- ple who don’t laugh. Although Patti is kept busy riding in a convertible with Al, she has found time to participate in the Social Dancing Club, World Friendship Club, and Typing Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Janice Elizabeth Cassett This future secretary enjoys dancing, swimming, records, and movies; however, she is peeved by people who show off. While in P.H.S. Jan has been a member of the World Friendship Club, Personality Club, Sewing Club, and Busi- ness Machines Club. Domenic S. Cepparulo Don’t forget P.H.S. after you make that million, McDall. This senior, who spends most of his time after school at Grunings, has our best wishes for the future. be Sherrill Patricia Cassett While at P.H.S. Sherrill has participated in the World Friendship Club, Fashions and Personality Club, and Sewing Club. Her fondest memories of P.H.S. are football games. Good luck to a future secre- tary. Judith L. Chernus Judie, editor-in-chief of the Entrée, can be found “‘frolick- ing with the four flifers’” when not in the Entrée office. She is peeved by walking into movies late, and her fondest memory of P.H.S. is make-up night in the Entrée office. Judie’s ambition is to have four wonderful college years. 23 24 Fred Chyz, Jr. Fishing is the favorite pastime of this senior, who dislikes girls who talk too much. Fred was a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club while at P.H.S, We wish him success in the future and hope he never falls for a line. David G. Clash This hillbilly fan, who enjoys playing the guitar, has been active in jayvee baseball, swimming, and Student Coun- cil. After graduation Dave hopes to attend college and play the guitar. Ann Marie Ciampa Sixth lunch peeves this senior who enjoys wearing tracks on that famous “overpass.” Ann has been active in Nursing Club, Library Council, Girl’s Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and Milestone editorial staff. Best of luck to a future nurse! Maurice Edward Coffey A career as a physical educa- tion teacher is ahead for Mickey, who has been active in baseball and_ basketball. This senior, peeved by tall girls, may often be found heading for the nearest base- ball field in that °51 Chevy. Virginia Ann Clare Ginny's fondést memories of P.H.S. are 6th period lunch and her junior year. She has been active in tennis, basket- ball, archery, Girls’ Chorus, Girls’ Leaders. and Mixed Chorus. To attend nursing school is Ginny’s ambition. 2D Richard Sidney Cohen Dick, who enjoys aquatic sports and playing golf, is peeved by people with loud laughs. Besides numerous ap- pearances on the stage here at P.H.S., Dick has ‘made a splash on the swimming team. Raymond Marshal Clark Vamp, _who enjoys singing with a vocal group dubbed the Corwrens, has appeared in a P.H.S. talent show and participated in swimming, varsity f ootball, and the Foot- ball Club. He hopes to be a success in the business world. Wanda Mary Colvin Wan, who will be remembered as our Student Council secre- tary and secretary of her jun- ior class, dislikes gym suits and fire drills. When Wan isn’t with “the group,” she is kept busy by Entrée, News Bureau, G.A.A., and ushers. This lively little gal plans to attend college after P.H.S. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Richard L. Conroy All week Chip eagerly awaits Saturday nights, but freshmen gitls annoy him. In addition to serving as homeroom presi- dent and Student Council representative, Chip was active in football, baseball, and bas- ketball, playing on the varsity teams of al] three. Patricia Ann Coulter Trish lists her favorite pastime as Friday nights in the Rin Tin, and an empty mailbox as her pet peeve. Trish has par- ticipated in Milestone, Drama Club, tennis, and Class Ex- ecutive Council. To become a nurse is this senior’s ambition. Mary Contursi “Bugging” in Dave’s 1955 Plymouth with the gang is Mare’s favorite pastime. This senior, who has been kept busy by Typing Club, baseball, bas- ketball, and twirling, plans to attend a business schoo] and become a secretary. Joan Ann Coyle We hope this “barefoot” gal doesn’t have to do much walk- ing during her future trip to Europe. Joan who will re- member Newson’s corner, may often be found doing the hula hop. Our Student Council publicity chairman has taken part in tennis, Drama Club, Biology Club, and Milestone. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Mary Ann Cortese Our future secretary dislikes being accused of doing ‘‘some- thing my sisters did.’’ While at P.H.S., Mary Ann pattici- pated in basketball, tennis, Drama Club, Typing Club, and Milestone editorial staff. The fondest memory of her days is high — school senior gym. Thomas Joseph Coyne “Mot,” as this senior is known, can be found enjoying his favorite pastime, “1700,” or working as senior class vice- president. His recollections of P.H.S. in years to come will be highlighted by the two hours between exams. Jayvee and varsity basketball, and Class Council are some of “Mot's” other activities. To attend college is his ambition. Mary Jane Cortese Being called Trip annoys this senior, who plans to become a secretary, While at P.H.S. Mary has participated in the World Friendship Club, Cook- ing and Sewing Club, basket- ball, baseball, and the Mile- stone editorial staff. Loren Gwynne Crawford A career in electronic engi- neering is ahead for this sen- ior, who can often be found doing radio repair work. He has’ been an active member of the Projection Squad, Stage Electricians and band. Leo is disturbed by traffic system. the one way 25 Casmir Bernard Czeluscinski, Jr. Caz is peeved by N.P.H.S.’s new $300,000 gym. His activi- ties in high school have in- cluded track, football, basket- ball, and Key Club. To play college basketball is Caz’s am- bition. 26 Davis Jerome Deane Crowded halls annoy this sen- ior. When not on the run with the track team and cross country, Davis was active in Projection Club, Stage Elec- tricians and boys’ swimming. He will never forget Coach Brown at Warinaco Park. After the Navy, Davis wishes to own a dairy farm in New York State. Dolores Eunice Daves When not attending meetings of the Old Testament Club, General Sewing Club, or Typ- ing Club, Dee could most often be found riding in that big “M.” This senior, whose ambition is to become a nurse, will never forget those ‘‘crazy mixed up lunch periods.” Michael Duke Decker Mick, who intends to go to college and then be an execu- tive, enjoys the stock car races. Mick will always remember Mr. Brann’s gym classes. He is annoyed by slow drivers, presumably women. For four years he has participated in Boy's Chorus and the Hunting and Fishing Club. Elizabeth Ann Davidson Annie, whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is Newson’s Corner, is peeved by a silent tele- phone. This senior was active in Drama Club, M@ lestone business and editorial staffs, Biology Club, Spanish Club, and tennis. Friday nights in Rin Tin are this future college student's favorite pastime. Angelo Decristoforo The field of electronics lies ahead for Ang, who dislikes females sporting-sneakers. When not waiting for a cer- tain girl, Ang was an active member of the Projection Squad. His years in P.H.S. were made memorable by Mr. Nelson and the good times in Technical Science. Jean Elizabeth Davies Jeannie, who dreams of set- tling down in the Green Moun- tains of Vermont, can often be found harmonizing with “the group.” Shoes and boys with long hair peeve this sen- ior, who was treasurer of the G.A.A. and participated in Student Council, Milestone, Officiating Club, Girls’ Lead- ers, and ushers. Angela Della Peruti To take dictation at 100 words a minute is the ambition of this senior, who has been kept busy with Drama Club, Li- brary Council, and ushets. Angie’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is March, 1956. She enjoys reading, swimming, and listening to music. SENIOR GLASS 1957 Marcia Elaine Dellipoali Milestone editorial staff Red Cross have occupied the whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is speech class. Marcia is peeved boy who. drives white '56 Mercury. She hopes to attend a school of modern time of this senior by that arts. Dominic Patrick Dessino Stiffy hopes to get married and raise twin boys (ambitious boy!) While in P.H.S. Stiffy has been active in varsity foot- ball and jayvee baseball. Our gridiron star will always re- member having sixth three years in a row. lunch Ingeborg Denuell Inge, who can be found buz- zing around room 160 in her spare time, is peeved by trees and telephone poles. She will always remember the Senior Play. Inge has been active in Library Council, Girls’ Lead- ers, Drama Club, and Nursing Club. She plans to become a nurse, ¥ John Salvador DeVico When not busy with varsity track, football, and baseball, this three-letter senior enjoys fifth lunch and carousing with the boys. Red lights stop Horse, whose favorite pastime is making up with a certain M.L. SENIOR CLASS 1957 y 2 Tony DeRose Going to school on rainy days annoys Junior, who enjoys supporting Gruning’s. Carous- ing with the boys and Sth lunch are this senior’s fondest memories of his Alma Mater. Attilio Thomas DiDario This senior, who dislikes crowded halls, is looking for- ward to retirement at the age of eighteen and ownership of a solid gold Cadillac. Tee fondly recalls Mr. Brann’s gym classes, When not watch- ing P.H.S. football games and moping, he was busy with football, wrestling, and base- ball. Johanna J. DeSalvo Jo, peeved by people who think they know it all, has been kept busy in P.H.S. with Drama Club, archery, Girls’ Leaders, and tennis. Her fond- est memory of PHS. is “Cradle Song” and room 150. Jo hopes to become a cos- metologist. Danielle D. Dilonardo Wearing tracks over that fa- mous ‘“‘overpass’” keeps Dan- nie running. She has been active in Drama Club, G.A.A. tennis, basketball, Girls’ Chor- us, and has enjoyed’ her posi- tion of girls’ sports editor for the Milestone. Dannie’s goal in life is to be a nurse. ra | 28 Sharon Lynn Disbrow Lynn, who anticipates a suc- cessful career as an art teacher, has found time to indulge in painting, drawing, and _ the raising of Blue Persian cats. This talented senior, who has lent her ability to the Sketch Club for four years, will look back with pleasure upon the good times in art class. Barbara Jean Draper Freshman Day will be remem- bered by this senior, who dis- likes sloppy people and being broke. Eating and gabbing on the phone have occupied her time when not busy in Fashions and Personality Club and Typing Club. We hope Barb becomes a successful secretary. Irvine Richard J. Dixon Dix sets his goals high; his ambition is to go to the moon, “Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by” is the favorite pastime of this senior, who has participated in Spanish Club, Sports Ap- preciation Club, Hunting and Fishing Club, and basketball. Andrea Louise Dreyer Family night in Rin Tin is An's favorite pastime. She is peeved by gym classes. Drama Club, Milestone, Student Council, Girls’ Leaders, tennis, and ushers, have kept her busy during her four years. College is ahead for this active senior who is the captain of the cheerleaders. Judith Ann Dobson College is ahead for Judy, who is peeved by that P.B.A. shield. While in P.H.S. Judy has been active in Student Council, Library Council, and French Club, Carol Ann Duncan Grouchy people and con- ceited boys peeve this senior who enjoys harmonizing with “the group.” To be successful in all her attempts is Carol Ann’s ambition. Basketball, Class Council, and Red Cross Club have kept her busy. Rita Marjorie Dombro Chip hopes to become a suc- cessful physical _ therapist. “Bop” bothers this senior whose favorite pastime is listening to Glen Miller rec- ords. Tennis, archery, and Library Council are among Chip’s activities. Robert R. Durrant This college bound member of the class of ’57 will always remember those Saturday after- noon football games. Bob can often be found supporting Grunings. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Barbara Ann Eshelman When not consoling a love- lorn friend, Barb was -active in Drama Club, Junior Classi- cal League, Red Cross Club, Jean Priscilla Evans Nursing Club, Chorus, tennis, The fashion world awaits basketball, and swimming. Jeannie, who can often be This future nurse dislikes con- found talking on the phone or ceited boys, and she will al- sewing. While in P.H.S. she ways remember her junior has been president of the Typ- year. ing Club and a member of Stephen Falloon paren and Personality — The cosmopolitan class of '57 ub. was enriched this year by the arrival of Steve, straight from the old sod. He enjoys wood- working, and his ambition is to become an engineer. No leprechaun, he! | John Ellis Elmo wants to get rich quick and see the world—ambitious plans. This senior, who en- joys working on cars, is an- noyed by conceited girls. While in P.H.S., Elmo has participated in basketball and bowling. Ernest Farmer This college bound senior spends his spare time fishing and boating. Mick’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is gym William Aaron Farr _ | class. He has been active in Bill, who wants to become a ' y track and Hunting and Fish- veterinarian, is an active sports AL ing Club. enthusiast. Freshman football, track, cross country, Fishing Barbara Janet Fell Club, homeroom secretary, and Bobbye can often be found Key Club have kept Bill busy talking on the phone to that for four years. certain someone. Boys who have curly hair and wear Ber- John Angelo Finelli muda shorts peeve this senior. Baseball is John’s favorite Archery and Fashions aod sport and pastime. His fondest Personality Club have kept memory of P.H S. is passing Bobbye busy while in P.H.S. English. To graduate from col- Good luck as a_ beautician, lege and go on to better things SENIOR CLASS Bobbye. is this senior’s ambition. 1957 29 Mary Claire Flatley Mary enjoys riding in Ruth’s “Black Beetle.” Drama Club, Social Dancing Club, Typing Club, M@lestone, and tennis are included among this future secretary's activities in P.H.S. Colleen Veronica Foley Col, who has been active in Student Council, Girls’ Lead- ers, and ushers, spends much of her spare time writing to “him.” Col, annoyed by catty girls, will always remember the wonderful bunch of kids in P.H.S. To get the most out of life is this perky senior’s 30 goal. Geraldine M. Fitzgerald Keep away from Jerry if you ride a motorcycle! Besides be- ing president of the Nursing Club, this senior has been kept busy with Recreational Games Club, swimming, and twirling. Jerry, who will al- ways remember Mrs. Stubbs in homeroom 151, hopes to get her Mrs. degree. Melvin Leonard Folk Track, jayvee football, varsity football, and band are among the activities of this senior. Mel, who likes driving a big car (who doesn’t), hopes to become a draftsman. Good luck in the future, Mel. John Edward Fitzgerald Fitz enjoys spending his spare time fishing. Wrestling, cross country, track, and Hunting and Fishing Club have kept this sportsman busy. Fitz who is college bound, hopes to be- come a success in life, Gary Kent Force Rock and roll sends Gary to change the dial to his favorite pastime, listening to hillbilly music. Male chorus and vice- presidency of the Old Testa- mént Club have occupied this senior, who wants to attend a Bible institute in order to be a foreign missionary. Michael D. Foggotti Hanging around Al’s Sweet Shop rates high with Mike, who is irked by tests. In addi- tion to being freshman home- room secretary, football and Sports Club have kept this senior busy. To manage a supermarket is Mike’s ambi- tion. David Leland Foster Girls who talk constantly peeve Stretch, who would like to become a musical arranger in the future. When not play- ing and writing arrangements for the band, he has partici- pated in Drama Club and Astronomy Club. Stretch’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is coming back from victorious football games. SENIOR CLASS 1957 ai % Dolores Fotia Banging into the curb during Drivers Training is the mem- remain with Dolores. She is irked by one way traffic but enjoys listen- ing to records, Library Coun- ory that will cil,, Business Machines, Milestone have kept this fu- ture secretary busy. Jeanette Ann Freeman Nursing is ahead for Jeanne, who can be found keeping the seats down in Grunings. Loud this senior, whose activities include swim- ming, Social Dancing Club, Red Cross Club, twirling, and drums peeve Nursing Club, Thomas C. Frank “Batter up’’ is the cry of this athletic senior who has helped lead our baseball team toward victory. When not busy on the field) Tom has lent his time and ability to basketball. Don't forget the poor mem- bers of the class of 57 when you become that millionaire, Tom. Alfred Thomas Galli Mr. Brown’s monster is the fondest memory of this sen- ior, who hopes to find success as an engineer. Al has been homeroom president for four years, captain of varsity cross country, and chairman of the Maintenance Committee. His other activities include ushers squad and Air Raid squad. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Tanya Elizabeth Franklin Toni, who enjoys dancing and phone calls, participated in the Social Dancing Club while at P.H.S. She is peeved by one way traffic in the halls. Toni plans to further her education and work in the office of a big firm. Barbara Jean Gantert Writing to “mon soldat” please Barb, who includes as her fondest memories of P.H.S., French lectures. She is annoyed by waiting for Joanie at 7:45. Barb has taken part in bowling, News Bureau, and Typing Club. To see France on a shoe string is the ambition of this prospective secretary. Audrey Freeman The Brooklyn Dodgers annoy Red, who enjoys typing, read- ing and writing. She hopes to become a_ secretary. Red’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is swimming, She has _ partici- pated in baseball and basket- ball. Frank Barclay Gerber Anti-social girls irk this sen- ior, who enjoys eating good food. Gerb, whose ambition is to attend college, has been active in football, cross coun- try, spring track, Male Chorus, and Mixed Chorus. 31 Steven Hiram Gerber Gerb will always remember the day he passed gym. While in P.H.S. he has served as homeroom president, Lieuten- ant Governor of New Jersey Key Clubs, and president of P.H.S. Key Club. He has also participated in track and Drama Club. To graduate is Steve’s ambition. David Lee Glueck Dave will always remember the years before one way trafic. Homework peeves this senior, who spends most of his spare time on photography. While attending P.H.S. Dave was a member of the Projec- tion Club and Photography Club. Good luck in the retail 32 business, Dave. Mary Arlene Gibson This future nurse, who enjoys listening to rock ’n’ roll, de- tests boys in dungarees. Girls’ Chorus, Old Testament Club, and Nursing Club have kept Gibby busy during her four years here. Best of luck as a nurse, Gibby. This nursing bound senior en- joys listening to “Sunnyside.” Being in Mrs. Stubb’s home- room for four years is her fondest memory of P.H.S. Hi- Tri, Nursing Club, and twir- ling have occupied much of Barb’s spare time. Allan Frederick Gile This ambitious senior wants to open his own auto garage some Way. Allen, who dislikes female smokers, was active in jayvee football, Male Chorus, Football Club, and Sports Ap- preciation Club. Jerome Golub Projection Club, Biology Club, Assembly Committee, and Class Council have kept Jerry busy during his four years at P.H.S. This college-bound senior enjoys bowling and other activities outside of PABS: David Robert Glass People who are “all wet” bother Dizzy, one of our var- sity swimmers. To enter the 1960 Olympics in the freestyle competition is this senior’s ambitions. While in P.H S. Dizzy was active in Drama Club, Sketch Club, and Science Project Club. Judith Anne Gondyke Judi’s future plans include college. Her fondest memory is the Plainfield High football games, and she dislikes con- ceited fellows. Judi has been busy with Drama Club, Social Dancing Club, and as secre- tary of the Future Teacher's Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Constance Good Connie will be remembered as Laurie, the psychoanalyst in this year's senior play. This future teacher enjoys harmo- nizing with “the group.” She has been active in Girls’ Cho- rus, swimming, archery, basket- ball, Girls’ Leaders, M@le- stone, and Red Cross Club. Cassie Griggs Selfish people annoy Kitty, who hopes to become a mis- sionary. Her favorite pastimes include singing and dancing. _ During her stay in P.HS., Kitty was active in the Old Testament Club. Patricia Nadine Gordon Being with that certain ““J.M.” from Cranford and sewing please Pat, who dislikes con- ceited people. This senior, a four year member of The Old Testament Club, wants to be- come a beautician after gradu- ation. Ann Marie Grillo A future nurse, Ann lists driv- ing her uncle’s 56 Ford station wagon as her favorite pastime. She will always remember the friendliness of the P.H.S. students. Lunch periods and lockers peeve this senior, who devoted her time to Social Dance Club, Nursing Club, Library Council, bowling, and Red Cross Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Thomas Eugene Gottlick Getting up early and home- work peeve this senior, who will remember fifth lunch pe- riod. Tucker, who participated in jayvee football, hopes to go to college. When not enjoying his favorite pastime, sleeping, he can be found looking for a Car. Shirley Ann Grob This outdoor girl is a sports enthusiast who dislikes so- phisticated people. Fashions and Personality Club, twirling, and Nursing Club are among her activities. Shirl was also treasurer of her freshman homeroom. Patricia Ann Griesmeyer Pat, who may often be seen cruising in the big ‘“M,” is annoyed by males in Bermuda shorts. She has been a mem- ber of Girls’ Chorus for the past four years. Pat plans to attend art school upon gradu- ation. Mikell Porter Groover Girls who chew gum peeve this senior, who enjoys look- ing at new cars. Mike, who will always remember the fel- lows on the cross country team, ho pes to become an en- ginéer. He has been kept busy with Boys’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, wrestling, cross country, and track. 33 34 Russell C. Grube, Jr. We hope Russ has a whale of a good time accomplishing his life's ambition — catching Moby Dick. He enjoys playing football, eating, and sleeping. Girls are his fondest memory Oe IPRISLS. Dolly Elizabeth Hard W2LLO are the call letters of this “ham’’ radio operator. Dolly has been active in Hi- Tri, Library Council, Junior Classical League, Chorus, Class Council, ushers, and French Club. After attending college, Dolly hopes to culti- vate an “antenna” farm. Marietta Jean Grygent Marietta, who enjoys harmo- nizing with “the group,” is annoyed by people who are late. Besides being Milestone managing editor, she has been active in basketball, archery, Entrée, Drama Club, Girls’ Leaders, and ushers. Our fu- ture nurse lists the “whoopee girls’ as her fondest memory of P.H.S. Constance E. Harrington Besides being homeroom secretary, Connie has been active in Drama Club, bowl- ing, archery, and the Business Machines Club. Bashful boys peeve Connie, who enjoys writing to Atlantic City. Sandra Susan Hamer Writing those letters to Am- herst pleases Sandy, who will fondly recall vetoing with the “big four.’”’ Homeroom secre- tary and Drama Club are among her activities. This fu- ture nurse is annoyed by mad men from Mercury. Sheila E. Wilson Harvey This bonnie lassie, who is annoyed by those who don’t know that the Scotch speak English, has participated in Fashions and Personality Club and Typing Club. We hope Scotty is successful in her fu- ture career as a secretary. Julia E. Hammond Ju is peeved by very conceited boys. Besides having been treasurer of the Typing Club, she has participated in Fash- ions and Personality Club. To become a private secretary for a handsome lawyer is the am- bition of this senior. S. Werner Hauck Werner is annoyed by all the freshmen that make P.H.S. “like a sardine can.” His fa- vorite pastimes are playing the guitar and dancing. Wer- ner has participated in fresh- man baseball and Chess Club and plans to study accounting at Rider College. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Doris Ann Herbst Dorrie lists her favorite pas- time as harmonizing with ‘‘the group.” Christmas without snow is her pet peeve. She was a member of Student Council, a chairman of the Social Committee, president of her homeroom, and was also active in Executive Council, the senior play, and ushers. BOOK Lorenzo Hinton Hatch’s pet peeve is home- work. This bowling and tele- vision enthusiast lists gym and homeroom period as a memorable part of his high school life. Hatch is still un- decided about his future, but we are sure he Will be success- ful in whatever he attempts. Friederike M. Herrmann Newson’s corner is the fondest memory of this senior, who is peeved by the curtains in the attendance office. A future nurse, Freddi enjoys doing the hula-hop. Tennis, archery, Biology Club, and Drama Club are some of Freddi’s activities in P.H-S. Eleanor Hirsch Ellie, who will always remem- ber the Whoopee Girls of the Junior Play, wants to become a “‘coopie’’ and then teach second grade. Our Milestone Editor-in-Chief, has been ac- tive in Fashions and Person- ality Club, Entrée, Junior Classical League, Future Teacher's Club, Girls’ Chorus, and Drama Club. Weekends rate high with this busy senior. SENIOR GLASS 1957 Julius John Hesse Jules’ favorite pastime is go- ing down to Ortley Beach. He has been active in the Hunting and Fishing Club and Stage Electricians. Jules is another one of our college-bound sen- iors. Good luck in the future. fa Brenda Holland Harriet Marie Hibbard This senior, who dislikes hav- ing homework on weekends, came to P.H.S. in her junior year. Harriet belonged to Library Council, Nursing Club, and Spanish Club. ' Lunch in the cafeteria will always be this senior’s fondest memory of P.H.S. We're sure the secretarial field holds a bright future for Brenda, who enjoys being with that certain someone from Elizabeth. Fashions and Personality Club, General Sewing Club, and Business Machines Club have kept Brenda busy. This active sen- ior has an aversion for people who try to be cute. Naomi Howell Naomi enjoys listening to re- cords, but she dislikes deceit- ful people. During her four years in P.H.S. she partici- pated in twirling, Fashions and Personality Club, and Typing Club. Her fondest memory of P.H.S. is dancing in gym class, Naomi’s ambi- tion is to be a secretary. 36 Geneva Benita Hoyle Gen, who is -annoyed by show-offs, will always remem- ber the friendly atmosphere at P.H.S. When not busy with Personality or Typing Clubs, this future secretary can be found writing while listening to good music. Richard A. Ingraham As a future automobile mechanic, Dick enjoys tinker- ing with his car during spare moments. Dick, who has taken part in basketball, lists his sophomore year as his fondest memory of P.H.S. Robert C. Huss This sporting senior has been a member of jayvee football, Hunting and Fishing Club, and Male Chorus. Bob, who is headed for college, is irked by participating in speech class. Arthur Jacobsson Art has. been kept busy at Plainfield High during his junior and senior years with varsity baseball. His fondest memory of P.H.S. is lunch bounds. Art, who enjoys tak- ing trips, plans to be a me- chanical engineer or a pilot. Judith D. Hutchinson This future nurse, who hates to be hurried all the time, will always remember ‘‘vetoing with the big four.” Judy en- joys writing to Yale. She has participated in Sketch Club, Red Cross Club, and Girls’ Leaders and was vice-president of her homeroom. June Laura Jacoby June, whose fondest memories of P.H.S. are connected with the Choral Festivals, is peeved by her alarm clock. Some of the activities which this busy senior has participated in are Girls’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Red Cross Club, Girls’ Lead- ers, and tennis. Carol M. Iannotta To own the New York Yank- ees is the unusual ambition of this senior, who enjoys family night in Rin Tin. “I” dislikes people talking with food in their mouths. She has been active on the Milestone busi- ness and editorial staffs and in Girls’ Leaders, S.A.T. Committee, and ushers. Janet Marie James _ Jan’s future lies in the field of psychology. This pert sen- ior, who was secretary of her class in her freshman and senior years, was active in Modern Dance Club, ushers, cheerleaders, and Student Council. Jan, who will long remember Newson’s Corner, likes to ‘clutter up the Butter- cup.” SENIOR CLASS 1957 Gladys E. Jefferson Dancing rates high with this senior whose future includes plans of a secretarial career. Gladys, who resents nosey people, will always remember her senior dance class. Nurs- ing Club and Old Testament Club are among her P.H.S. activities. Bernadette Anne Jinks While in P.H.S. Bernie has participated in Red Cross and Typing Clubs. This future secretary lists football games as her fondest memory of P.H.S. She enjoys dancing and playing basketball but is peeved by the one way halls. Le Burnis E. Jenkins Memories of his freshman year will linger long with Burnie. Swimming has occupied the spare time of this future mathematics teacher. It adds up. Vincent James Jiovino Mole, who likes going with that girl who left last year, would like to be successful in the field of electronics. His fondest memory of P.H.S. is his first four years; his pet peeve—his fifth. Aside from being senior homeroom secre- tary, he participated in base- ball and football. SENIOR CLASS ee a 1957 Roger Clark Jennings “Hey Man!” says Roger, who dislikes girls who smoke. Rog was busy around school with wrestling, swimming, track, varsity football, Air Raid Squad, Key Club, and as homeroom treasurer. His fond- est memory of P.H.S, is his junior year. Nancy Ann Johnson Our one way halls peeve Nancy, who enjoys swimming and skating. Typing and Busi- ness Machines Clubs, Entrée treasurer, and Milestone typ- ing staff have kept our future secretary busy while at P.H.S. Kenneth Christian Jessen Electronics, music, chemistry and drawing are among Ken's varied pastimes. This senior has the typical high school peeve of attending classes, but he has enjoyed working on the Entrée. A career in geophysi- cal engineering is ahead for Ken. Donald Andrew Jones Being with that certain girl pleases Duch, but he dislikes rock ’n’ roll music. While in P.H.S. Duch has been a sport- ing member of the track team and Boys’ Swimming Club. Fhis member of the class '57 hopes to soar high in the future as a jet pilot in the Air Force. oY, 38 Thomas A. Kane Stuck-up girls peeve Hoppy. “Hanging around Al’s Uni- versity’ rates high with this senior. Hoppy plans to serve as one of Uncle Sam’s finest in the Marine Corps when he finishes high school. Philip Joseph King Loafing and sports are Phil’s favorite ways of spending spare time. His activities in P.H.S. have included Hunting and Fishing Club and Boys’ Swimming Club. Good luck in college and the future, Phil. Carol Susan Kearns Getting up at 7:15 peeves Pea- nut, who hopes to become a successful beautician. Typing Club and Fashions and Per- helped sonality Club have occupy her time. George P. Kinsey, Jr. When not building electrical devices, Skip may be found planning a way to make $20,000 yearly as an engineer. He has been active in Male Chorus, Radio Club and Air Raid Squad, and he was foot- ball manager in his junior and senior years. Skip is peeved by the one-way halls. Georgia S. Kelley Empty refrigerators irk George, who will never forget that marvelous junior year, This college bound senior partici- pated in tennis, archery, Dra- ma Club, and Library Council, of which she was president. ANY Carol Jean Kleiner Carol will always remember her first day as a freshman. (Won't we all.) She enjoys swimming, skating, and boat- ing. Carol's activities include Red Cross Club, German Club, Typing Club, and Clerical Office Practice Club. She also found time for tennis and archery. Mary Emma Kersting One way halls peeve this pert, college bound senior, who en- joys “harmonizing with the group.” Mary was active in Drama Club, basketball, ten- nis, archery, swimming, Girls Leaders Club, and ushers. While in P.H.S. she was homeroom president, home- room secretary, Milestone typ- ing editor, and G.A.A. secre- tary. Corinne A. Kleinheksel Krinny, a college bound sen- ior who hopes to travel, will long remember Newson’s Corner. Crewless cuts peeve this senior, who may often be found trying to acquire a sun tan. Tennis, Girls’ Leaders, and ushers have kept her busy ine betdeSs SENIOR CLASS 1957 Patricia Anne Klick Pat is headed for a nursing career. She spends her spare time swimming, knitting, and driving the “red wagon.” While in P.H.S. she has been active in Spanish Club, Li- brary Council, and Nursing Club. Pat is fed up with gym lockers that are too small to hold her crinolines. Walter S. Krystopik Pick, whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is Saturday’s games, is peeved by girls who smoke. He enjoys sports and hopes to play football for Notre Dame. During the last four years Pick has participated in wrest- ling, and freshman, jayvee, and varsity football. b pC Michael C. Korschun Teachers who patrol one way halls annoy Mike, whose fondest memories of P.H.S. are sixth lunch and cross- country races. Mike has been active in tennis and ushers. Marilyn J. Lambertson This future teacher enjoyed assemblies and homeroom 240. Library Council, J.C.L., Future Teacher’s Club, ushers, and Student Council kept her very busy. Marnie’s pet peeve was rushing to the cafeteria for lunch. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Joel Jay Kramer Chief has been active in Pho- tography Club, Biology Club, French Club, Milestone, and Boys’ Cooking Club. Stuck-up girls peeve this senior, who hopes to go to Cornell to study pre-med, aw. George Charles Lamp When Charlie wasn’t busy working on scenery for our delightful senior play, you've probably seen him rushing around in connection with Messenger Service. Charlie enjoys hillbilly music, girls, and homeroom 240. Quite a combination! We hope your future in farming doesn’t plow you under, Charlie. John H, Kramer Doc will be remembered as Horatio P. Honeywell in the senior play. This future M.D., who enjoys drama and music, has been a member of Student Council, French Club, Air Raid Squad, Biology Club, and ushers. ““What’s up, Doc?” Angela Louisa Leap Angie has been very busy at P.H.S. with tennis, Modern Dance Club, Assembly Com- mittee, French Club, and the Milestone, She was also treas- urer of her freshman home- room, homeroom chairman in her junior year, and Class Council representative in her senior year. a9 40 Ralph Adams Lee, Jr. College is ahead for Mole, whose favorite pastime is try- ing to get to South Orange. This senior, who has been active in track, swimming, Hi- Y, and Key Club, lists the two hours between exams as his fondest memory of P.H.S. Doris Claudette Lester If you are a pesky boy, you had better steer clear of Dot. This senior, who plans to be- come a good secretary, enjoys “driving that '53.Oldsmobile.” Her first day at P.H.S. is her fondest memory. Thomas Joseph Lee Tom joined us just in time to become a member of the class of ’57. He has participated in intramural wrestling, Photog- raphy Club, and intramural basketball at St. Benedict's, his former school. This senior, peeved by staying after school, lists his favorite pastime as girls. Anyone special, Tom? we a Phyllis Ann Levine Her three younger brothers peeve Pat, who enjoys frolick- ing with the “four filifers.” Library Council, Entrée, French Club, Creative Writing Club, and News. Bureau have kept this college bound sen- ior on the go. William Edward Legat Bill’s outstanding work as Student Council president and sophomore and junior class president will long be remem- bered by the class of ‘57. Reading and watching T.V. occupy this senior when he isn't kept on the run with indoor and outdoor track. Bill claims as his fondest memory of P.H.S. the two mile mark on the cross country course. s - 2 Carol Elda Levy Carol enjoys bowling and driving people crazy. Her fondest memory of Plainfield High is spending four years in Mrs. Van Cleef’s home- room. People who gossip and spread rumors peeve this sen- ior, whose activities included Social Dancing Club, bowling, Typing Club, and Business Machines Club. Carol hopes to become a dental hygienist. Alan S. Leibowitz Women drivers and ‘‘Yentas”’ annoy Al, who plans to attend college and have a successful business. Besides being a Shawnee delegate and a mana- ger for the P.H.S. swimming team, Al has been a member of the Photography Club. Robert Henry Ley Our Student Council vice- president has been active in Male and Mixed Choruses, freshman football, freshman and jayvee baseball, freshman and jayvee basketball, track, and cross country. Henry, who is peeved by stuck-up girls, hopes to go to college and to be a success. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Regis B. Lippert Chemistry will remain as.the fondest memory of this senior. He enjoys working on his car. While in P.H.S. Red has been active in Swimming Club and the student store. Marshall Keith Macofsky This busy senior has partici- pated in varsity swimming, Student Council, French Club, S.A.T. Committee, Milestone, and the Senior Play. Marshall is peeved by people who gesticulate while driving. His ambition is to get the most out of life. William Douglas Long Baseball and basketball are the favorite pastimes of this sports, minded senior. Duke, peeved by stuck-up girls, hopes to make good in chemistry and basketball. While in P.H.S. he has participated in freshman basketball, track, and varsity basketball. The class of ‘57 will long remember his fine performance on the basketball court. Harriet Madresh The field of teaching is in Harriet’s future. When she was not remembering her role as Mrs. Judson in the junior play, Harriet enjoyed spend- ing money. (Don’t we all?) Harriet’s activities include Sketch Club, Drama Club, and Milestone. SENIOR CLASS 1937 Thomas Phillip Lopresti Traveling with the basketball team will always be remem- bered by Tom. In addition to having been manager of the team, he found time to devote himself to the band and Hi-Y. A college degree is in Tom's future. Gat: Barbara Joyce Mananka The four minute passing pe- riods and fourth lunch will always be remembered by Bobbye, who enjoys talking on the telephone. This perky gal plans to become a_ secretary and get her Mrs. degree. Nur- sing Club, Drama Club, and Business Machines Club have helped to keep her busy. Elizabeth A. MacDougall This future secretary, who hopes to raise a dozen kids (whew!), has been a member of Library Council and Girls’ Chorus. Although Beth enjoys loafing and writing letters, she is peeved by homework. The memory of homeroom 240 and Mrs. Van Cleef will remain with this senior in years to come. Janice Carol Manna “Noncollegiate’ boys annoy Jan, who plans to become a nurse. She enjoys sleeping, eating, and trips to the Tea- room with Beth. While at P.H.S. she has participated in Drama Club, Chorus, Old Testament Club, and Nursing Club. Jan’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is homeroom 240. 41 42 Anita Gloria Marcus Nete, a good promoter of re- lations between P.H.S. and Rutgers, will always remem- ber the good times in the chorus room. Kept busy by Student Council, M lestone, and her singing activities, Nete hopes to go to college and later teach third grade. Watch those vocal chords, Nete! vw Joe Edward Matejek We hope the career of this future dentist isn’t boring. Joe, who enjoys working on his car, will fondly remem- ber his last prom. The Hunt- ing and Fishing Club and Male Chorus have kept Joe busy at P.H.S. Sandra Marston Fishing with the gang rates high with Sandy, whose fond- est memory of P.H.S. is the “Sophomore Sixteen.” Sandy, hopes to become a Montana registered nurse, has parttici- pated in Red Cross, Girls’ Leaders, and tennis, and she was manager of the cheer- leaders. Mary Elizabeth Maye Mary enjoys “harmonizing with the group,” but she is peeved by late phone calls. Typing Club, Girls’ Leaders Club, basketball, tennis, arch- ery, Understanding People Club, and Milestone have kept this senior busy while in P.H.S. Mary hopes to go to college and be a success in life. Kathleen Theresa Martin Kath is peeved by people cut- ting into lunch lines; she enjoys driving with new drivers and listening to popu- lar music. She has been kept busy with Drama Club, Busi- ness Machines Club, and bas- ketball during her four years. Kath’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is the football games. Good luck to a future private secretary ! Anthony Louis Mazet Tony, who hopes to make the mighty million, enjoys hang- ing around Grunings with the boys. Annoyed by homework, Tony has participated in frosh and jayvee football, Hunting and Fishing Club, and has served as class council representative. George A. Martino While in P.H.S. George played freshman football, jay- vee football, varsity football, and‘ he participated in Foot- ball Club, This senior, who enjoys hanging around “Shoe’s Sweet Shop,” is annoyed by homework and stuck-up girls. George’s ambition is to play in the Rose Bowl, Watch those passes ! Michael A. Mazurkiewicz Debating with a certain chem- istry teacher keeps Mike talk- ing. During the past four years he has participated in Hunting and Fishing Club, Biology Club, and_ Science Projects Club. Mike is peeved by girls who talk a lot about nothing. To get a Ph.D. de- gree in zoology is Mike’s am- bitious wish. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Eileen Mary McCarron This new addition to the class of ’57 is peeved by people who run around to no place in particular. Ei, who was home- room secretary in her senior year, lists day dreaming and listening to music as her favor- ite pastimes. We wish this future nurse success and hap- piness in her chosen profes- sion. Gail Margaret McCreesh Boys who always say “‘taxi” drive Cookie crazy. Riding in the Grunings Express is her favorite pastime. Cookie, our captain of the Twirling Squad, hopes to become a nurse or an airline hostess. Judith Ann McCarthy Crowded halls peeve Judy, who enjoys living it up, trav- eling, and horseback riding. To attend college and then go abroad are the ambitions of the senior who will never for- get the P.H.S. football games. Junior Classical League, ten- nis, archery, Drama Club, and Girls’ Leaders Club have kept her busy. Jane Ann McCullough Hitting the high spots rates big with this college bound senior. While in P.H.S. Jane was active in swimming, ten- nis, archery, and Future Teach- er’s Club. She lists the Senior Play as her fondest memory. Her pet peeve is ‘‘gargan- chua!” SENIOR CLASS 1957 Maureen Ann McCarthy “Ilegable, mispeled senyer right-ups’’ peeve Maur, our Milestone literary editor. The Junior Drama Club will al- ways be remembered by this senior, who has been active in ushers, basketball, Drama Club, Girls’ Leaders, and has served as homeroom secretary. Maur’s future plans include college and the field of teach- ing. Harold McGoldrick Loafing is Mac’s favorite pas- time. Mac will always remem. ber the mad chemists of period one. He has been active in the Chess Club, Astronomy Club, and he served as football man- ager. Mac is undecided about the future. Jacqueline L. McAndrews Jackie made her debut on the P.H.S. stage in her senior year. Dating rates high with Jackie, who will always remember the trip to Philadelphia. During her three years at Regional High, she was active in Art Club and Student Patrol. To work in an office and go to night school is this senior’s ambition. 8 i” John Hart McIntyre Homework and_ history irk Jack, who likes to meander downtown. This member of the Photography Club _ lists Mr. Liddy’s second period gym as his fondest memory of P.H.S. We all hope you reach that ‘admiral’ position 43 in the Navy, Jack. 44 Andrew John Mclver Girls who wear high heels peeve Andy, who hopes to settle down in Vermont. Andy has been active in varsity ten- nis, varsity cross country, and varsity indoor track. Thurlan Lee Meadows Thurlan, an enthusiastic sportsman, has taken part in intramural basketball and Spanish Club. Thurlan is peeved when the Dodgers lose a baseball game. The sky’s no limit for this senior who plans to make the Air Force his career, Brian Paul McKinney Mac has two very opposite pet peeves, Florida and girls’ hair-dos. His favorite pastime is playing basketball at Jerry’s. During his four years at P.H.S., Mac has participated in Journalism Club, Entrée, Drama Club, basketball, and interclass and assembly plays. He was vice president of the sophomore and junior classes. John Ralph Mekeel This busy senior, who is peeved by girls who smoke, found time to enjoy Key Club, Chorus, Projection Club, ahd Debating Club while in P.H.S. Jack’s future includes business administration and three years in the Navy. Hap- py sailing, Jack. Regina Patricia McKoy This future nurse, who enjoys spending her spare time skat- ing and dancing, has been active in Social Dancing Club, Fashions and Personality Club, and Nursing Club. Gina lists the football games and the proms as her favorite mem- ories of P.H.S. Harry D. Mendell Zeke, who would like to make good in the world, has par- ticipated in the Radio Club. Imaginative people peeve this senior, who enjoys his car and being with his girl. Barbara Beverly McShea Ice skating and riding in the Black Beetle help this future secretary pass her time. Barb dislikes being called ‘‘Freck- les’ and has an aversion for washing dishes. Her activities in P.H.S. include Typing Club, Business Machines Club, and Milestone. Nelson Ira Mendell We hope Nelson’s future as a dentist isn’t boring! Varsity tennis, Male Chorus, and Jun- ior Classical League are among the activities of this senior, who will remember fondly the day he received his first gym drop for tennis. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Anthony Bernard Meola The contracting business is ahead for Tony, who may be seen “plowing through’ out on the football field. This senior, who will always re- member meeting “‘her’’ in his sophomore year, enjoys all sports. He is burned up by gitls who smoke. Robert Dennis Mitchell Bob’s fondest memories of P.H.S. are the students and his senior year. This sports- man’s favorite pastimes in- clude sleeping and driving, and he is peeved by conceited gitls. Bob, who has _partici- pated in Recreational Games Club and cross country, hopes to be a success after college. Elpidio Merola Stuck-up girls peeve Maxie, who enjoys hanging around with the boys. Graduation is the fondest memory of this senior, who was active in jay- vee basketball and football while in P.H.S. Maxie plans to represent the class of °57 in the Marine Corps. Elizabeth M. Mondulick Betty will always remember those two gyms in her senior year. Betty's ambition is to attend college and become a teacher, Her activities include bowling, Social Dancing Club, Drama Club, and _ Future Teachers’ Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Dorothy Jane Merritt Waiting for those three long honks is Jane's favorite pas- time. This college-bound sen- ior lists the football games as being her fondest memory of P.H.S. Tennis, archery, fresh- man homeroom secretary, Dra- ma Club, Girls’ Chorus, Mile- Stone Editorial Club, and ushers have provided Jane with a busy high school career. Betty Mormile Boots’ favorite pastime is be- ing with that certain blond, but she is annoyed when he is late. Besides Fashions and Personality Club and Drama Club, Betty will always re- member sixth lunch with Sophie. She would like to be- come a private secretary. Precious Fanny Miller Sixth lunch and people who put on airs seem to irk Pre- cious. Her activities include basketball, baseball, Fashions and Personality Club, Business Machines Club, and Girls’ Leaders. Skating parties, the football games, movies, and dances are enjoyed by this future secretary. Rose M. Mortimer Ice skating, swimming, and tennis take up a good deal of Rose’s time. Her fondest mem- ory of P.H.S. is homeroom 170, and she has been active in Library Council and Typing Club. To get her driver's license is Rose’s ambition, so clear the roads! 45 46 Robert William Murray The U. S. Marine Corps is ahead for Porky. Then he would like to become either a physical education teacher or a major league umpire. His many activities include bas- ketball, track, cross country, and varsity baseball. He has also served as junior home- room treasurer and_ senior Student Council representative. Porky is peeved by a certain blonde. Diane Olivia Nelson Tickling the ivories is the favorite pastime of this musi- cal miss, who will always have warm memories of the choral festival. Di is peeved easily because she can’t get the car enough. Too bad! Fashions and Personality Club, Girls’ Chorus, and Mixed Chorus have kept Di busy in P.HS. Diane Myzie Male drivers annoy Dee, a future airline hostess. Her fondest memory of P.H.S. is rushing to sixth lunch. Li- brary Council, Future Teach- er’s Club, drama, tennis, arch- ery, bowling, and swimming have kept her busy. What makes Ocean 527 so fasci- nating, Dee? Leonard Perry Newman Sleeping and eating are Len- nie’s favorite pastimes. He will always remember Plain- field High as the place where he met that certain someone. J.V. and varsity football, basketball, and varsity base- ball have kept Lennie active during the last four years. After graduation Lennie will join the U. S. Coast Guard, and then he wants to live in Hawaii. Leonard William Nechin This avid bowler lists home- room 170 as his fondest mem- ory. Willie was an active member of Library Council and Old Testament Club here at P.H.S. He hopes to become an accountant. Figures! Willian Charles Nichols Enlarging his black book is Willie's favorite pastime. He was kept busy by homeroom office, Air Raid Squad, and Swimming Club, Bleached blondes irk Bill. His professed ambition is ‘‘to retire.” Sally Ann Neill Unfriendly people peeve Sally, who spends her free time writing letters and traveling in the B.C. Her fondest mem- ory of P.H.S. is the four min- utes between classes. Sally has been active in Drama Club, Girls’ Leaders, ushers, and Class Council. To get her Mrs. degree is this seniors ambi- tion. Barbara Nielsen Drama Club, Leaders Club, and ushers have kept Barb busy here at P.H.S. Newson’s corner is the fondest memor y of this gal who hopes to at- tend a New England college. What’s the attraction at Buck Hill Falls, Barb? SENIOR CLASS 1957 Nancy Nielsen People who don’t tell the truth and party poopers irk Nanc, who enjoys doing the hula-hop. Nanc will long re- member the fun at Newson’s Corner. This busy miss has been active in Student Coun- cil, Girls’ Leaders, ushers, tennis, and basketball, and has served as sophomore class treasurer. Traveling to Hawaii will keep Nanc on the go in the future. Gerald R. O’Keefe The two hours between exams are Jerry's fondest memory of Plainfield High. Our sen- ior class president would be very content if he had a car of his own (who wouldn’t?). He has been active in jayvee and varsity basketball, jayvee football, and he has served as a homeroom officer. Jerry has also taken an active part in Executive Council, ushers, and Air Raid Squad. After college he hopes to enter advertising or insurance. Julia Rebecca Noel To teach elementary school is the ambition of this senior who dislikes conceited people. Playing records and going to the movies rate high with Dooley. Her activities in P.H.S. include softball and basketball, and her fondest memories are her gym class and lunch period. John Joseph Olkowski Skee enjoys hanging around Grunings and is peeved by stuck-up girls. Fifth lunch is this seniors fondest memory of P.H.S. Good luck, Skee, in whatever you do! SENIOR CLASS 1957 Mary Lou O’Brien Mickey will always remember sixth period lunch but chooses to forget the one way halls in P.H.S. This future secretary has been business manager of the Entrée and active in Red Cross Club and Assembly Committee. a Lorraine Ann Ostrowski Lori's favorite pastime is rid- ing in the Black Beetle, but she dislikes the one-way halls and homework. This senior, who will long remember sixth period lunch, has been active in Drama Club, Social Dance Club, Milestone business staff, tennis, archery, and Typing Club. Lori hopes to use her ability in the field of account- ing. Claire O’Connor Ocean 527 is the favorite pas- time of this senior, who can often be found buzzing around the attendance office. Social Dancing Club, Drama Club, Sketch Club, Future Teacher's Club, and_ basketball are among Cleo’s high schoo] ac- tivities. Don’s block the hall when she’s around, or there will be trouble! . Linda E. Oxman Getting up for school in the morning irks Lin, who spends her spare time frolicking with the four-filifes. She has been active in Drama Club, Entrée, Student Council, Milestone, News Bureau, and Creative Writing Club. A word of warning to a future psycholo- gist — Keep your mind on 47 your work! 48 Barbara Jane Patlen Listening to Stan Kenton with the gang at the lake rates high with Barb, but she’s annoyed by rock ’n’ roll music while at P.H.S. Barb has been active in Swimming Club, tennis, basketball, M7clestone, Student Council, Class Council, and as a homeroom officer. Frederick Louis Perrine Horseback riding and bowling keep Fred fit. Annoyed by our one way halls, he lists lunch bounds as his fondest high schoo] memory. Fred plans to see the world with the Navy. Hope life isn’t too rough, Fred. William Donald Pearson Conceited people had _ better steer clear of Donnie. When not kept on the run with the track team, Track Club, and cross country, he was a mem- ber of the Photography Club. Donnie’s fondest memory of P.H.S, is his senior year. After serving in the Air Force, he hopes to become a draftsman. Errol F. Plata Girls who smoke peeve Errol, who likes to walk girls to and from school. A good engineer- ing college is included in the future plans of this senior. Radio Club has helped keep him busy while at P.H.S. Mary Jo Peiffer Listening to piano music rates high with this college bound senior, who is peeved by Judie’s P.B.A. shield. While in P.H.S. Jo has been active in Girls’ Chorus, Mixed Chor- us, Girls’ Ensemble, Drama Club, Red Cross Club, and Student Council. Darlene Patricia Platt Dolly, who hopes to become a success in her secretarial career, dislikes conceited boys and the one-way traffic system. This senior’s favorite pastimes are dancing and listening to records. We wish Dolly suc- cess in everything she does. Curtis Lloyd Perkins, Jr. Attending sports and listening to rock and roll records keep Perk happy. Women drivers and one way traffic annoy this senior. Jayvee football, track, Camera Club, and Boys’ Cook- ing Club kept Perk active these four years. After the Air Force, Curtis hopes to go to college and then get mar- ried, Mary Elizabeth Polisson Traveling on school time, listening to the radio, and playing basketball are Polly’s favorite pastimes. Basketball, archery, swimming, softball, Officiating Club, Girls’ Lead- ers Club, tennis, and G.A.A. have kept this active senior busy. Polly hopes to become a secretary. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Mary Jane Pope People who use _ profanity peeve Ginger, who lists fifth lunch as her fondest memory of P.H.S. This future teacher has spent her four years in bowling, Nursing Club, twir- Jing, archery, Future Teacher’s Club, and Tri-Hi-Y. Patricia Frances Rajanok Pat’s favorite pastime is going out with a Metuchen gradu- ate. Her fondest memory of Plainfield High was the ex- change assemblies. Persistent people annoy this senior, who has been busy in Social Danc- ing Club, Drama Club, and Fashions and Personality Club. Pat hopes to be a _ top-rate secretary. Beverly Janet Prince Sunshine enjoys spending time at Ocean 527. This senior was a member of the Nursing Club and Library Council. She also participated in archery, bowl- ing, Social Dancing Club, and Swimming Club. To become an R.N. at Muhlenberg Hos- pital is Sunshine’s ambition. Barbara Ann Rasmussen This future model is peeved by girls who don’t act their age, and she enjoys spending her time with George. Bobb has been active in Library Council, Typing Club, and Social Dancing Club and will remember our talent assem- blies. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Phillda Imogene Ragland To “live life the way I want to,” is this future psycholo- gist’s ambition. Rag enjoys giggling with the girls, and her fondest memory of P.H.S. is the ‘dust free’ gym floors made possible by human dust rags. She has been active in Drama Club, Girls’ Chorus, Student Council, and Fashions and Personality Club. Barbara C. Reeves Cars that won't start peeve this future secretary. Bobbi was in Fashions and Person- ality Club and will always re- member the talent assemblies. Eleanor Jane Rahmann Musical minded “El” will al- ways remember the fun she had in the sixth period lunch. This future elementary school teacher has participated in Girls’ Chorus as well as being Secretary-Treasurer of her homeroom. We hope you en- joy success, El! : Mary Catherine Regan Grouches, beware when Mary is around, This avid sports fan lists sixth lunch and eighth gym as her fondest memories. A member of Girls’ Chorus for four years, Mary has served as G.A.A. treas- urer and president. Mary’s other activities include Drama Club, Officiating, Girls’ Lead- ers, Mixed Chorus, and numer- ous sports. 49 50 Doris Eleanor Reiner Exploring New Jersey is Dor’s favorite pastime. Her fondest memory of P.H.S. is the heeby jeebies on opening nights. This future nurse has been active in Drama Club, archery, bowling, tennis, Red Cross Club, and Girls’ Chorus. Alfred Lee Riddick Jumbo, whose favorite pastime is playing baseball, will never forget his U. S. History class. Jumbo has been kept busy by football, basketball, and base- ball. To become a physical education teacher is his am- bition, Rafael Angel Reyes Ralph is one of our few stu- dents who can boast of having no pet peeves. Latin Ameri- can dancing and body building are Ralph’s strenuous _ pas- times. A future in law 1s ahead for this senior, who will always remember the con- sideration and help of the faculty and student body. William Edward Roach One-way traffic annoys Bill, whose favorite pastimes are sports and reading. While in P.H.S. he has been kept busy by varsity football, track, and being homeroom _ treasurer. Bill hopes to become a minis- ter or a teacher. We're sure he’ll be successful at whatever he attempts. Don Wayne Reynolds Duck’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is all the girls, al- though he is annoyed by fresh- man girls. His ambition is to graduate. We wish Duck suc- cess in everything he does in the future. 7K D Z Harriet Cassie Robinson Prejudiced people had_ better steer clear of Harr, who wants to go to college and major in psychology. Secretary of our sophomore class, Harr enjoys working with the I.P.’s. She was active in Girls’ Chorus, Drama Club, Mélestone, and Entrée Club. Paul A. Richtmyer Homework is taboo for Rick; he'd rather spend his time wasting gas in his car. Rick’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is science class, and after gradu- ating he hopes to fly high with the Air Force. Happy land- ings, Rick! Richard Robinson Afternoons at 2:50 will always be remembered by Dick, who dislikes girls who try to act like women. Sleeping pleases this senior, who lists his favor- ite pastime as girls. While at P.H.S. Dick has participated in the Swimming Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Martha Jane Rom People who are not on time peeve Mart. She has been kept busy with Swimming Club and Typing Club while at P.HS. College is in the future for Mart, who will fondly remem- ber the McGuire sisters’ pop- ularity while she was in ISLS. Sidney H. Rosenberg Sid’s favorite pastimes are listening to music and swim- ming. He will always remem- ber the school spirit at the football games. Sid has been active in Entrée, News Bu- reau, ushers, Drama Club, and tennis. Sid is planning to be a clinical psychiatrist. Susan Joan Romanchek Buzzing around Muhlenberg and sleeping are this sentor’s favorite pastimes. Joanie is peeved by anyone who tells her to “yum-shum.” Besides working on the library paper “Showcase,” she has _ been active in Drama Club, archery, swimming, Girls’ Chorus, Junior Classical League, and Nursing Club. Joanie hopes to become a nurse. Mae Nell Royster This future secretary enjoys listening to good music and thinking. Nell, who is peeved by lunch hour rush, has kept busy with Library Council, Student Council, and Girls’ Leaders Club. We hope you enjoy your travels, Nell! SENIOR CLASS 1937 Marie Elizabeth Ronzo Homeroom 150 will always remain with Ree. When Dra- ma Club, Library Council, and Milestone have not occupied all her time, she could be seen riding in the Grunings Express. Wonder why Ree doesn't like fellows who have girls in college? moe sip x a Mary Ann Runyon College bound Mare likes to drive around with the kids and is peeved by having no celery for lunch. The Senior Play and football games are the fondest memories of this senior, who has been active in tennis, Drama Club, Girls’ Leaders Club, and Milestone. Antoinette Mary Rosa Toni enjoys outside assemblies and listening to Frank Sinatra sing. Girls who wear too much make-up peeve this future nurse. While in P.H.S. Toni participated in Nursing Club, Typing Club, German Club, and Fashions and Personality Club. Gloria Virginia Russo Know-it-alls bother this fu- ture teacher, who hopes to tour Europe again. While in EHS, (Glor “was active” in Drama Club and _ Student Council. She also served as freshman homeroom president. 51 ae Sheldon Salant Shelly’s favorite pastime is Schemins, and he is peeved by golly-wobbles. (Sic) Sixth lunch and cross country hold a soft spot in Shelly’s heart. A pearly future gleams ahead for this future dentist who has been kept busy with Span- ish Club and Biology Club. Linda Schapiro Our Milestone business mana- ger, Lin, has also been kept busy by Drama Club and French Club. This senior, who hopes to go to college and become a teacher, likes to read and be with that certain fellow. Peeved by conceited people, Lin will always re- member gym classes. Ruth Sargent This winter sports enthusiast enjoys driving the ‘Black Beetle.’ The spirit and fun at the games are Ruthie’s fondest memory of P.H.S. Be- ing called ‘Shorty’ annoys Ruth, whose activities include Fashions and Personality Club, tennis, Milestone, twirling, Business Machines Club, and Class Council. Stephen D. Scheckman This college bound senior en- joys spending his spare time in Manville. What’s the big attraction, Steve? Eighth pe- riod gym is listed as his fond- est memory of P.H.S. Steve’s activities have included Sci- ence Projects Club, jayvee football and track, Astronomy Club, cross country, and var- sity track. George D, Saunderson When not in Miss Newson’s office, Dave enjoyed sleeping in his spare time. Girls who giggle irk this senior. Selling Milestones kept Dave busy while in high school. After graduation Dave would like to become a manager of a chain of hotels, Theresa Connie Schiano Thinking of warm, sunny Florida rates high with this senior, who dislikes short lunch periods. Theresa was active in the Fashions and Personality Club. She hopes to marry a billionaire. Hope you can find one, Theresa! Larry Paul Scarola Larry enjoys hanging around Shoe’s Sweet Shop and will always remember bugging to N.P.H.S. during fifth lunch. This senior, who is peeved by teachers who give too much homework, has been active in Sports Appreciation Club and football. William Scott An active sportsman, Bill has enjoyed basketball, football, and indoor and outdoor track. After serving in the Navy, Bill hopes to get married and skipper a large family. SENIOR CLASS 1957 a June Gloria Scribner “Bubbles” has participated in baseball, basketball, bowling, swimming, Red Cross Club, and Class Council. Good luck, Bubbles, whether you choose physical therapy or a_ secre- tarial career. Sylvia Shapiro Dancing, drawing and listen. ing to jazz records rate high with Syl, who is annoyed by Elvis Presley. Syl is hoping for a honeymoon in Europe. She has been-active in Sketch Club, Milestone, Nursing Club, and Library Council. Janet Lois Seal Bugging in the Green Hornet and dancing occupy the time of this senior, who is peeved by conceited boys and wise guys. Jay's fondest memories of P.H.S. are of all the won- derful kids and teachers. This senior would like to become a private secretary in a law- yer’s office. Jerome Ferris Simpson Adult drivers, clear the roads when Jay is around. This sen- ior has treasured many things while in P.H.S., but more notably the currency of his homeroom, Key Club, and our senior class. With such rich experience, this member of the ushers squad should have no trouble pocketing his goal of USS Ireaurer: SENIOR CLASS 1957 Edward Bruce Selfridge Bruce has participated in Hi-Y, basketball, baseball, Air Raid Squad, Jersey Boys’ State and Student Council. This college bound senior will never forget the narrow halls Gi Ws Martin Thomas Sinker Those Saturday night card games with the boys will stand out in Marty’s memories of P.H.S. Hunting and Fishing Club and Recreational Games are among his activities. Marty’s pet peeve is Mike and his Dodgers. Sheila Marilyn Seltzer Sheil spends much of her time trying to bring Pennsylvania and Plainfield closer together. (Wonder why?) Being con- fused with “Alka” and “Bromo” peeves Shiel, who likes to drive around and hit the high spots. Drama Club, Entrée Club, Girls’ Chorus, and Milestone are among her activities. Good luck to a fu- ture private secretary. Eveline Therese Skucas Cigarettes and rock ’n’ roll are out for Lena, who enjoys danc- ing at F.F.S. This talented senior will never forget the interest of teachers in their students, and German Club and Girls’ Leaders were among her activties. We all wish Lena success in dancing her way to fame. Dye, 54 Allan B. Slansky This college bound senior, who has participated in wrest- ling while at P.H.S., enjoys | UN writing letters to Iris. Penguin is peeved by stuck-up girls. Robert Joseph Smith Smitty spends his time looking for a Ford, He has be en kept busy by freshman and jayvee baseball, Boys’ cooking, and Hunting and Fishing Clubs. Smitty plans to enter the Navy and become a barber. Barbara Dale Smith Starvation diets irk Barb, who would always like to stay seventeen. Barb, who could be found almost any place in P.H.S., was active in band, Drama Club, French Club, ushers, Girls’ Leaders, Library Council, and served as Class Council representative. Susan Jane Smith College bound Sue, who likes to do the hula-hop, has been kept busy during her four years in P.H.S. In addition to being Milestone photog- raphy editor, she participated in Drama Club, French Club, and tennis. Newson’s corner is Sue’s fondest memory of her high schoo] days. Carol Leigh Smith If you’re a short boy, you had better not bother Carol. Col- lege is ahead for this fun lov- ing miss who was an active participant in tennis, archery, Junior Classical League, and served as secretary of her homeroom. Susan Jane Smith A modeling career is ahead for Suzie @ who spends her spare time exploring our Garden State. Shift cars peeve this senior, who has been ac- tive in Girls’ Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Leaders, tennis, archery, and bowling. James Cortis Smith Relaxing in the park during lunch period is Smitty’s fond- est memory of P.H.S. This senior’s favorite pastime is walking around the corridors. After graduation, Smitty hopes to roll along in life as a tractor-trailer driver. Theodore Ray Smith College is ahead for Mouse, who will never forget those burned up teachers at P.H.S. When not busy with varsity football and swimming, he en- joys crashing parties. Stuck up girls annoy this senior. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Martin T. Sobel Martin’s time is often spent playing and listening to jazz. Peeved by Rock 'n’ Roll, this talented senior has been active in All State Band as well as acting as P.H.S. drum major and starring in the senior play. He hopes to become an engi- neer after college. James Henry Steenson Jim is peeved by a certain girl in N.P.H.S.; he likes work- ing on automobiles. Band has taken up most of his time while in P.H.S. To retire from the Navy is this senior’s am- bition. Davida Solomon Vee, who enjoys swimming and weekends, is annoyed by Mademoiselle Pratt's ‘Couch- on.’ Besides having been sec- retary-treasurer of her sopho- more homeroom, she has been active in Milestone, P.H.S. News Bureau, Drama Club, Entrée business staff, and French Club. Our Milestone historian plans a future as a laboratory technician. Nancy Ann Stengel This speedy senior, who is peeved by slowpokes, will never forget her fabulous junior year. Drama Club, Girls’ Chorus, and _ Girls’ Leaders Club have kept Nance busy here at P.H.S. Her am- bition is to help other people and be successful in whatever she does. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Melvyn Solomon College is ahead for Mel, who is peeved by stuck-up girls and women drivers. Photography Club has helped to keep Mel busy here at P.H.S. James T. Stepp Being with his princess rates high with Jim, who is an- noyed by practice. This sen- ior’s fondest memories are of football and that person who graduated. Football Club, swimming, freshman baseball, and varsity football are among Jim’s activities. We hope Jim reaches his goal of getting rich. Patricia Ann Sparano A fashion career is ahead for Sparrow, who enjoys bowling and listening to progressive jazz. Riding in the Gruning’s express also rates high with this senior, who has_ been president of her homeroom, Student Council Representa- tive, and homeroom treasurer. Michael Henry Stonehill Mike, who enjoys running to Maplewood, dislikes girls who smoke. This future surgeon has been active in Student Council, Assembly Committee, ushers, Drama Club, varsity swimming team, and tennis. Mike also was manager of the varsity football team. 55 56 Robert Edward Surbrug Art teachers peeve Bob, who would like to spend a week- end in Hawaii. This senior, who came from New Bruns- wick High, will always re- member his first day in P.H.S. Geraldine Maria Tanks Dancing and waiting for “him” keep Jerry busy. Peo- ple that scratch on_ black- boards with their fingernails peeve Jerry. She plans to be- come another one of our women in white. Claude Sutton Little Sut enjoys listening to modern jazz but is peeved by Elvis Presley and his fans. This senior has been freshman class president, manager of the football team, and he partici- pated in Chorus for four years. Sut plans to throw him- self head over heels into his ambition—to climb Mt. Ever- est on roller skates. Barbara Ruth Testut This college bound senior is peeved by possessive people. Wonder why? Meeting the gang at Newson’s Corner is Barb’s fondest memory of P.H.S., and she enjoys family night in the Rin Tin. Drama Club, Class Council, M éle- Stone, Cheerleading, Entrée, and French Club have kept Barb busy for the past four years. Frederick David Switky Drama Club, Assembly Com- mittee, French Club, Junior Classical League, and Student Council Executive Committee have occupied much of Fred's time, This senior, who enjoys classical music, is annoyed by teenagers and spelling. Fred would like to attend Harvard Law School and someday have the money to support his tastes. Robert Bruce Testut Plucking the guitar at his leisure keeps Elvis happy. The 8:25 bell peeves our sporting senior, who will never forget the rugged foot- ball games. Drama Club, Stu- dent Council, baseball, track and varsity football have kept him on the go. This senior hopes to live a relaxed life in a house with push button controls. Alby Louise Syms Kitty, whose fondest memory of P.H.S. is Miss Brown’s chemistry class, is peeved by the freshmen in fifth lunch. When not kept busy with World Friendship, Nursing, and Typing Clubs, Kitty may be found sewing and listening to records. To become a registered nurse is her ambi- tion. John Charles Thurston Seven-thirty A.M. piano con- certos are the fondest memory of this busy senior, who enjoys playing golf and singing. J.C. is peeved by girls who smoke. He hopes to study business administration. Boys’ Ensem- ble, Male and Mixed Chorus, Stage Electricians, varsity bas- ketball, and tennis have kept J.C. busy. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Richard Vincent Tobin This senior has been kept busy with Male Chorus, tennis, So- cial Dancing Club, Mixed Chorus, Chess Club, Boys’ Ensemble, and Math Club. Dick, who fondly remembers his senior homeroom, enjoys fooling around with Hi-Fi and has an aversion for girls who smoke. A career in electron- ics brightens Dick’s future. James Edward Totten, Jr. This electrical minded senior has found the one way halls much to his dislike. Jim has been occupied with Projection Club, Astronomy Club, and Radio Club while in P.H‘S. Electronics school welcomes this senior after graduation. Don’t get your wires crossed, Jim. Martin H. Tolomeo Drive-in movies rate high with Marty, but he dislikes stuck- up girls. We know _ this member of the class of ‘57 will have no difficulty real- izing his goal of becoming a golf pro. Don’t putt us off now, Matty. Edward C. Townley Red plans to enter the Navy and learn a trade. He enjoys working on his car but hates to be out of gas. Red will always remember the fun he had in some of his classes. He has been kept busy by varsity swimming and football. SENIOR GLASS 1957 Allen D. Tompkins, Jr. Bad Ted enjoys dragging from zero to sixty. This senior, whose fondest memory of PAEeSs mis erepottes cardsaa 1S peeved by people who have faster cars than his. Ted has been active in tennis and wrestling. Josephine J. Trapicone Jo, who is peeved by people who call her Josephine, en- joys being with Joe. Her fon- dest memory of P.H S. is en- joying the distinction of being a senior. She has been active in Girl’s Officiating Club, Typing Club, and Cooking Club. Jenetha E. Tompkins Jennie, who enjoys spending her spare time gabbing with her friends, is peeved by stuck-up people. World Friendship Club, Nursing Club, and Business Machines Club have kept this senior busy. Good luck to a future clerical office worker! % QO Robert Elliott Trautwein Hoppy’s favorite pastime is “apple jacking to crazy jive.’ This sportsman will always re- member the day he sang in assembly. Football, Football Club, track, and Track Club are some of his high school activities. We hope your fu- ture as a disc jockey doesn’t keep you spinning, Hoppy. 57 58 Thomas E. Trautwein “Trout,” who enjoys ‘‘cooling it with the guys at ““Happy’s,” is annoyed by tall blondes. Football, wrestling, and track have kept Trout busy. To join the Navy, retire, and buy a share in Grunings is Tom’s ambition. His fondest mem- ory—the girl who graduated! Joseph Vince Tufaro Fooling with cars pleases “Big Joe,” who is irked by work, school, and the Yankees. Joe’s fondest memory of P.H.S. is his first varsity ball game. This major league aspirant has been busy with jayvee basket- ball and baseball, varsity base- ball, and has served as home- room president for two years. Michael Troiano Little rattles in a car gripe Mickey, who enjoys taking out pretty girls. Going to West Point is this senior’s fondest memory while in P.HS. Mickey has been active in var- sity wrestling for four years. Mickey's ambition is to enter the service and learn a trade. Louis Turi To be a success in life is the ambition of this sportsman, who will always remember winning the State Wrestling Championship. Wrestling, football, and swimming have kept Lou busy here at P.H.S. Lou, who hopes to be a suc- cess in life, is peeved when his car runs out of gas. Real- ly, Lou? Eileen Deloris Trotter Lee, whose fondest memory is her first day in P.H.S. after coming from Summit High School, is peeved by people who call her Shortie. This senior enjoys sewing and singing, and she wants to teach after college. Janet Ellen Ungerer Bugging out in the Kaiser is the favorite pastime of this senior. Janet has been active in Fashions and Personality Club and will always remem- ber homeroom 11 and fifth period Modern Living. Janet hopes to be a success, and we wish her lots of luck! Louis Thomas Tucciarone This senior, who dislikes cleaning the fountain at work, enjoys spending his time play- ing baseball. Cross country and basebal] have kept him active while in P.H.S. Louis’s future plans include college. Kenneth G. Van Reekum Our Indoor Traffic Committee chairman has an aversion to women drivers. During his four years at P.H.S., Ken has been active in Key Club, As- tronomy Club, and Junior Classical League. This senior, who hopes to own three big cars, plans to enter success- fully some field of business. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Carol Ann Van Sant This future homemaker will always remember her driver training class. Carol Ann, who dislikes doing homework, spends most of her spare time writing to that special some- one. We wish this member of the Class of °57 success in whatever she does. Joan Allyce Viebrock R.J., who calls her “Shorty,” peeves this senior who will always remember freshman year at locker 1122. Bowling, Understanding People Club, and Social Dancing Club are among Joni Bebop’s activities. Good luck on the bumpy road to your ambition—touring the U. S. in a trailer! Effie-Ann Van Sise Mrs. Stubb’s homeroom is the memory that will remain with Effie in future years. To grad- uate is the ambition of this member of the class of °57. Effie, who enjoys watching Bev flirt, is annoyed by her kid brother. Good luck in the fu- ture, Effie. Thomas Parker Walden Tom plans to mould a future in the plastic industry. He will always remember Mr. Brown’s pep talk. Dragging in the Cinderman pleases this senior, who is annoyed by a fast Buick. Tom, who will be remembered for his antics as the Plainfield Cardinal, has been active in swimming, jay- vee football, track, and the Science Projects Club. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Ray Edward Varner, Jr. Ray enjoys riding in the '49 DeSoto and working on his 40 Ford. He is annoyed by the traffic direction downtown on Thursday nights. Varsity football] has been a major part of his activities. Ray, who wishes to join the Navy, plans to take up electronics and work at Bell Telephone. Susan D. Walker Sooz, who remembers New- son's Corner, can often be found “cluttering up ° the Buttercup.” While in P.H‘S. she has been active in Girls’ Ensemble and Chorus, ushers, French Club, Girls’ Leaders Club, and Drama Club. This lively gal was also co-captain of our cheerleaders. Robert J. M. Venezia Stuck-up girls annoy Bob, who will never forget fifth lunch. In addition to participating in football and swimming at P.H.S., Bob served as vice- president of his homeroom. Margaret Wallace Margie enjoys family night in the Rin Tin. Her ambition is to go to college and then take a trip to England. From 53 to ‘57 her activities in school have included tennis, Modern Dance Club, French Club, art staff of the Mile- Stone, and class council. 59 60 William Adrian Walley “Running to Maplewood” and “scheming out of gym’ take up most of Bill’s time. Girls who smoke peeve this busy senior, who has been active in baseball, basketball, Chess Club, Exzrée and Milestone. i Barbara Jean White Those eight period gyms and getting. up at seven peeve Bobbi, who will always re- member the zany times in the P.H.S. library. Her activities have included Future Nursing Club, Library Council, and German Club. Bobbi’s ambi- tion is to become a nurse. Allen Hunry Weber Watching the Giants on tele- vision keeps Al happy, but he finds the one way traffic system a bit bothersome. To help prepare him for a round- ed college life. Al has been an active participant in Social Dancing Club, Photography Club, French Club, and Junior Classical League while at PHS: Harden H. White White will always remember his four years at P.H.S. This senior, who spends most of his time on Myrtle Avenue, 1s peeved by girls with long hair. Basketball and varsity football have taken up most of White’s time. We hope White suc- ceeds in becoming a minister. Carol Lee Weigmann Drama Club, Nursing Club, Sophomore Class Council, and senior homeroom _ secretary have kept this busy senior on the go. Carol, who is annoyed by persistent, pompous people, enjoys “crawling in the kitty ry car.” After graduation, Carol would like to do _ research work. Walter W. Wilczewski When not working on his ’49 Chevy, Walt spends his free time hunting and fishing. The Navy blues are ahead for this member of the class of °57, who has been on the bowling team and basketball team while at P.H.S. Nancy Carol Wetzel If you want to be on the good side of Nancy, don’t call her “Pretzel.” Nancy has been freshman and sophomore stu- dent council representative. She would like to enter the field of merchandising. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys rid- ing in the Grunings’ Express. Lorraine Marie Williams Long cruises and short leaves bother Lorri, who enjoys the walk home from school. Typ- ing Club and _ Recreational Games Club are among Lorri’s activities in high school. To get married and be a good wife is the admirable ambition of this member of the class Ose 57h. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Leland Manley Winkler Girls who go steady peeve Winky. Freshman and sopho- more homeroom president, football, baseball, and home- room representative have oc- cupied this busy senior’s spare moments. To be a disc jockey is Winky’s ambition. Eleanor Anne Wood Conceited boys peeve this rock ’n’ roll fan. Ellie’s fon- dest memory of P.H.S. is be- coming a senior, and she hopes someday to get a pink and black El Dorado Cadillac convertible. Ellie was a par- ticipant in Friendship Club and Typing Club, George F. Winspear Forestry is the field George hopes to enter. No wonder he dislikes little girls smoking. “Elbow alley” is George's fondest memory of his Alma Mater. Basketball and_ track are among this senior’s activi- ties. Susan D. Wright When not waiting at the back of a long lunch line, Susan has kept busy with Student Council, Milestone, Drama Club, and archery. This sen- ior enjoys having fun, and after college she wants to live a peaceful and contented life. SENIOR CLASS 1957 Mary Ann Witteman “Harmonizing with the group” and driving the “D” are popular time consumers for Mare. Tall people who don’t stand straight annoy this college bound senior. Girls’ Chorus, Girls’ Leaders Club, and ushers are among Mare’s activities. We hope this sen- ior achieves her ambition of becoming a success in life. Joseph Yancey Joe enjoys sports but is an- noyed by people who brag too much. He participated in foot- ball and baseball. Joe’s ambi- tion is to go to college and afterwards to join the Air Force—high flying plans. Anthony John Wood Tall girls peeve Nut, who can often be found hanging around Grunings. While at P.H.S. he has participated in football and wrestling. We hope this future physical edu- cation teacher achieves his goal. Portia Engela Yorlano This senior, who hopes to at- tend Douglass College, is peeved by one way halls but enjoys listening to records. Portia has participated in World Friendship Club, Li- brary Council, and basketball. 61 62 Betty Ann Young This future nurse likes help- ing people to become inter- ested in social affairs. During her stay at P.H.S., Betty has been active in Nursing Club and ushers. Miss Brown's chemistry class is Betty's fond- est high school memory. Freshmen and fresh boys peeve this member of the class of A, Patricia Ann Matthews Pat, a future teacher, enjoys reading and watching tele- vision, but she dislikes the one-way halls at P.H.S. At her former high school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Pat was active in Junior Classical League, Spanish Club, Honor Society, and Future Teachers of America. Beverly Anne Zielenski Carnivals and horseback riding keep Bev bouncing. Boys who can't drive cars had_ better steer clear of this senior, who participated in World Friend- ship Club. Bev has colorful ideas for the future — she plans to own a pink Cadillac. Audrey J. Jeffress The memory of the P.H.S. football games will stay with Aud when she becomes a medical receptionist or a lab technician. People who aren't down to earth peeve this sen- ior, who was kept busy with Nursing Club, Typing Club, and twirling. OO, OO, Oo “I’m purged!” Irwin Abramson and Connie Good view antics of Martin Sobel. “When do we reach our energy peaks?” Doris Herbst, Inge Denuell, and Marshal Macofsky reach the boiling point. With props in place, make-up applied, and a muffled bark backstage, the curtain rang up November 2nd on Act I of our delightful senior play, ‘The Little Dog Laughed.” Making their last entrance on the P.H.S. stage, a group of thespians, bill-boarding Connie Good and Marshall Macofsky, portrayed a satirical situation comedy. Connie, in the roll of Laurie Huntingdon, a psychologist home from college for the summer, decided to psycho-analyze her family, with hilarious results. The social lives of her poor parents, enacted by Inge Denuell and Martin Sobel, took a new twist, however, when persistent Laurie exposed the inner personalities of five of the town’s most prominent socialites. But a happy ending was provided for all by the timely actions of Marshall, as Laurie’s kid brother, and his equally astute girl friend, played by Wanda Colvin. The pacifying attempts of these two provided a little romance for Laurie as well—thanks to a medical, student, portrayed by Irwin Abramson. Although “The Little Dog Laughed” was a come- dy, the cast undertook their roles with serious intent. Through the careful coaching of Miss Mixer, they ‘“Where’s your Milipius Umbellus Umbellus?” The maid (Doris Herbst) welcomes the professor (John Kramer). worked hard and well together to be prepared for opening night. Intermingled with the tedious re- hearsals, our star performers found time to indulge H in a marshmallow fight, giggle over Miss Mixer’s Seniors Sparkle directions to “‘at least look like you're in love,’ and record the indoor track record set by Wanda and Irwin as they dashed from 160 to the stage for their “casual” entrance. Yes, -the little dog laughed, the cast grinned in Comedy Hit nervously, and we hope you'll smile with warm memories recalled by Act-IV, Scene I of ‘Years of Decision.” WAAL NIDA NIA N A Va A ly NUS NUN | SSCS OSOSSOSSSOSO SOO DALIGVOLOLIOSOHSCOLOOOS a PROBS ADS ESTA A SS INNAVZSSAN AKIN AS ASN NOUNS TSI ) S62 SQ AW LY 7 YS Ye Pa) SQ FOSUMAIZAN MANVI NINA NIAAA NV NANNIES NI 7 QODOQOOOOO QOOOOOOO OD 000HOO FU VIN INAN NN ONIN TANT ASN ZANT AN EA SIN JAAN JAK INTIS NAS AN ) Ag BIGGEST BLUSHERS “ CLASS Pete Bennett SWEETHEARTS Maureen McCarthy Dom Dessino a Betty Mondulick . — CLASS CLOWNS Tony Wood Barbara Patlen MOST STUDIOUS Fred Switky Barbara Smith Tom Trautwein Sandy Hamer MOST TALENTED Sheldon Baroff Evelyn Skucas ————$ (a MOST FRIENDLY Jerry O'Keeffe Andrea Dreyer ny Ae Don Jones Jean Evans TNA NEARS N7 NT NI NII OT NIT IZ WT NT NIP AT NA NEAT NS INGE VA UD VOODOO OOOOOOOOSODOOHOOOOOHOOOO OO OOOOOOOO OOOO.“ Bey NE NAN TGC TER PENTA IST TINTS AR ANTIN TIRANA INNA AUANG ‘aa LERILE Sie SVAN VAS ENE NLL LOAN Eo VAN EAN: NENW AN EAN ENT ANE | 7 OOO DO OOOOTOOOO DOOOOODOO DOUCHE” - Cay ieath ROWS ZN ZAIN HINT INA LEN TS ZINN INA INTIKMVALVZANK sr laf F | Sate) S ieee RCL NIV NIZIN ZY YO as) os) aie. 2 iS DONE MOST MOST LIKELY FOR PHS TO SUCCEED Se cera os Bill Legat Fred Switky Mary Regan Wanda Colvin Barbara Smith MOST POPULAR “ty Jerry O'Keeffe BEST LOOKING “4@%., Wanda Colvin Jim Stepp j oe Colleen Foley MOST TALKATIVE Dick Tobin Mary Ann Witteman SOPHISTICATED Irwin Abramson Judy Hutchinson AN BEST-ALL-AROUND SQ ff Jerry O'Keeffe Andrea Dreyer Sue Duro Offstage Antics BUDDIES TO THE END: Judy McCarthy and Carol Smith. ¢ IT’S NOT CRICKET: Linda Oxman, Barbara en� PA ist Baroff, Judith Chernus, and Phyllis Levine. ag “ SOPHISTICATED GRADUATES . j (8th Grade variety): Fred Switky, UP IN THE AIR, Junior Bird- = Marshall Macofsky, Irwin Abramson. men”: Margie Wallace, Andrea Dreyer. b ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR: Judy Gondyke, Jean Davis, Doris Herbst, Connie Good, Coleen Foley, and Wanda Colvin. JUST MAKE BELIEVE: Mary Ann Run- yon, Carol Smith. PARTY CUT-UP: John Antonopolus, Regis Lippert, John Thurston, Bob Ley, and Andy Mclver. 66 Provide Relaxation CARE FOR A ROOTBEER? Andy Mclver, John ; Antonopolus, Boby Ley, John Thurston, Barclay SANTA WAS GOOD TO US: Barbara Smith, Gerber, Regis Lippert, Bob Murray. Mary Jo Peiffer, Dolly Hard. CARE TO make a state- WHOOPING IT UP: Jean Davis, Con- ment? Martha Rom, Danny nie Good. DiLonardo. MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Danny DiLonardo. GOING OUR WAY? Sue Smith, Margie Wal- “BEWARE of the Ides of March” (J C L Roman lace, Freddi Herrmann, Pat Coulter, Barb Testut, glamour girls): B. Eshelman, M. Grygent, M. Joan Coyle, Ann Davidson, Angie Leap. 67 Runyon, C. Smith, J. McCarthy, L. Michaels. “TIS THE SEASON to be jolly”: Nancy Stengal, Barbara Eshel- man, Gloria Russo, Pat Greis- meyer. CAMPFIRE GIRLS on location: J. Coyle, A. Leap, F. Herrmann, S. Smith, M. Wal- UNDERCOVER GIRLS at Seabay Park: W. Col- lace, A. Davidson, P. Coulter, B. Testut. vin, M. Witteman, J. Davies, C. Foley, J. Gon- dyke, C. Good, C. Duncan, D. Herbst, L. Fetz. “OH, MY ACHING BACK!” M. Witteman, A. Ciampa, E. Babb, D. DiLonardo, W. Colvin, M. Rom, J. Davies, D. Herbst, C. Good. CONTENTED sun worshippers: J. Davis, C. Duncan, D. Herbst, C. Good, W. Colvin, L. Fetz, 68 J. Gondyke, C. Foley, M. Witteman. JUST RELAXING: Mary Axam, Jean Banks, Philda Ragland. “OOOOOOH—A—BOY”’: J. James, P. Coulter, B. Testut, F. Herrmann, A. Dreyer, C. Klienheksel, M. Wallace, S. Walker, A. Leap, S. Smith. “YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ but’a hound dog”; Tony Wood. SIT DOWN strike: M. Regan, N. Riley, M. Maye, M. Kersting, M. Polisson, M. Grygent, J. De- Salvo, M. McCarthy. WHAT are you waiting for?: M. Ronzo, N. Wet- zel, B. Bracey, A. Bo- hanan, G. McCreesh. EIGHTH GRADE cheerleaders from Hubbard School: A. Dreyer, D. Solo- mon, C. O’Connor, M. Witteman, S. Smith, F. Herrmann, J. Davis, N. Niel- sen. WISH our mommies were here: M. Run- yon, J. Merritt, S. Wright, L. Brokaw, S. Stapleton, B. Ahrens, A. Worchester, J. McCarthy, S. Hamer. BEAUTY and brains: Barbara Smith. “THE Pajama Game.” THE GRUNING _ com- mandos: F. Podinker, N. Brown, J. DeVico, J. Pu Stepp, A. Slansky, M. Sa- bino, J. Olkowski, D. “STOP tickling me!”’: Mary Teresco. Jane Pope, Betty Mondulik. 69 DOUBLE TROUBLE: The Nielsen twins, Barbara and Nancy. HAVING a giggly time: Jane Merritt, Barb Baroff, Barb Smith, Phyllis Levine, Judy Chernus, Linda Oxman. NIGHTIE: Sandy Mars- A ton and playmates. BILL NICHOLS and friend. “YOU FOR ME.”: C. Duncan, B. Gerber, J. Davis, A. McIver, R. Lippert, J. Meyers, J. Anton- opolus, C. Jassa. “HEY, cuties!” 70 2 9) 3 WNrPVIIeH 72 Understudies Reach For Stardom JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY As the curtain is about to descend on this, our junior year, we can thumb back the pages of our program — back to our very beginnings as a class. To head the cast in our freshman year, we chose Peter Saidel, Ira Bloom, Susan Fickett, and Lanny Gartenburg. Directed by Edmond Lonsky, we began our plans to raise money for a scholarship which would be awarded to one of our worthy classmates at graduation. As sophomores, with one year of experience, we felt even more a part of P.HLS.’s busy stage. Under the leadership of Peter Saidel, Bob Levine, Joan Desvernine, and Ginny Barlow, we continued making plans for our scholarship fund. We decided to sell sweatshirts to raise some of the money we needed. We also organized a scholarship committee to work out the many details of our project. The Sophomore Dance, “Leprechaun Leap,” highlighted the year’s social events. Then the long-awaited day came. We were upperclassmen . . . at last! To substantiate our new titles we received our class rings, of which we were all very proud. We again selected Peter Saidel to play the lead and chose Buster Edwards, Dorothy Voogd, and Bob Levine to help support him. Along with the continued work on our scholarship fund, planning the Junior-Senior Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom kept us busy. As we are now three-fourths of the way through our high school career, we realize that the best is yet to come. We have made many plans for the “‘final act’’ — our senior year. These plans, coupled with the enthusiasm that the class of ’58 has thus far shown, are sure signs of a successful year. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Buster Edwards, vice-president; Pete Saidel, president; Bob Levine, treasurer; Dotty Voogd, secretary. HOMEROOM 60 Carol Adams Elizabeth Baehr Gail Bender Ruth Carden Rita Carney Mary Ann Caul Theresa Cerillo Constance Clark Nancy Clarke Diana Clement Helene Cohen Cynthia Collings Mary Cortese Arlene Cospito Una Callahan Clement Bottone Charles Breen Danny Brown Theodore Brown Frank Busto Tom Butts Harold Cabbell Benjamin Capua Ronald Carreti Joseph Cepparulo David Delaney Bill De Marco George Denliker Fred Dilkes David Gibson Class of 1958 HOMEROOM 121 Janet Armstrong William Bareford Jacquilla Barron Charles Barron Harriet Bellerjeau Lola Bellrone Chris Bencivenga Ralph Bencivenga Janet Berstein Sandra Biddulph Karen Bjorkman Donna Bley Helen Blocker Ira Bloom Arlene Borowski Caro] Bower Emily Bowman Dianne Bradbury Lena Bryant Wayne Burgess David Burrison W. Jan Chapman Edward Cislo Robert Clash Raymond Collins Marlene Gallo Charles Morrell HOMEROOM 21 Harriet Atkins Tom De Angelo John Nagengast Alfonse Muglia Jimmy McHugh Barry McCoy James Palmer John McNeal Anthony Merola Robert De Camp Joe Nevins Arlene Peterson Peter Saidel Margaret Redington Linda Read Barbara Pomeroy Conny Pompilio Heidi Quant Gerry Ravutsky Mike Miller Pat Bauer Judith Greene Sandra Rappaport Beverly Polishook Janet Podpora Bette Plant Adrienne Pocoroba Josephine Piccquadio Nancy Quelly 74 HOMEROOM 220 Margaret Gonzalez Mary Alice Good Barbara Goodwin Lorna Gordon Roberta Green Carol Gurrtey Carolyn Hailey Mary Hannagan Jay Harris Harold Hawkins Ronald Henry Frank Henshaw Ned Herrold Alfred Hester Alvin Hester Marlene Hibbard Dennis Hickey Joseph Hines Paul Helleran Thomas Hopta Robert Horne Jack Horner Paul Janniello John Inskeep Robert Israelsky Guy Izzo Clare Jassa Ethel Jones Nancy Kamery Barbara Kassey Judith Korany Lois Kuritsky Dolores La Rossa Cecelia Lech HOMEROOM 141 Margaret Anderson Anthony Antonine Christopher Bersh Roger Burgess William Glendenin Daniel Conger Robert Corrigan Joseph Costanzo Robert Coury Robert Cox Douglas Crane David Curran Frank Cureka Otis Dorrell Allyn De Angelis Robert De Angelis Carolyn Doty Shirley Dudley Sandra Di Nuzzo Alice Disbrow Barbara Eodice Masha Etkin Doris Etter Jessica Farber Rosemary Faso Susan Fickett Barbara Finocchio Hilda Fleishman Dorothy Frederick Class of 1958 HOMEROOM 300 William Sautter R. Joseph Schaafsma Rogert Schwartz James Schrager Milda Skucas William Stover Beverly Smith Brian Smith Donald Smith Gladys Smith Helen Smith Leslie Smith Marjorie Soell Richard Sollman Vincent Soutelle Gail Spevack Kay Stewart Dennis Surbrug Patricia Sutton Barry Swerdloff Sylvia Syms Connie Tanner Barbara Taylor Dorothea Taylor Ronald Taylor Maxine Tepper Phyllis Testa Sue Testa Patricia Thomas Lawrence Turne William Vail John Van Deursen HOMEROOM 251 Arthur Howell Reuben Johnson Carl Karkutt Kenneth Karl George Lane David Lasser John Lavelle Robert Le Compte Jerry Lee John Legat Mark Levine Edith Lewis Betty Jean Littlejohn Carol Loomar Earnestine Lucas Ruth Lurie Nancy Maas Margery MacKenzie Elsa Mann Elizabeth Marder Julia Martin Beverly Matthews Mary McFarland Marjorie Meyer William Monselle HOMEROOM 241 R. Alexander Paul Antolik Eunice Apgar Elizabeth Barnes Diane Barrek William Bengraft Sidney Berkowitz Ralph Graziano Robert Grey Ronald Gwizada David Hall Douglas Hall John Hamilton Peter Hampton Paul Hannagan Donald Hard Mary Ann Hibbard Patricia Hickey Elizabeth Hinkley Barbara Hoffman Fredericka Hope Darlene Horel Betsy Horwitz Joyce- Humphrey Doris Huppert Beatrice Hurdle Barbara Ingraham Jenny Stites HOMEROOM 266 Dominic Procacci Peter Randall Peter Renz Don Resnikofft Judith Revitch Hildegarde Richter Fred Roach Roberta Roach Richard Rohland Frances Rosa Gerald Rosenberg Miriam Rosenberg Elyse Ross Albert Rossi Diana Rovai Sandra Rubin Rose Marie Russo Michael Sabino George Saitz Stephanie Schmidt Judith Siergej Barbara Sims Hildegarde Sinker Christopher Stevens Glass of 1958 HOMEROOM 130 Paul Archbald Eleanor Blumenthal Brenda Burgess Deborah Burrison Christine Bust Caroline Cabbell Betsy Cahill Marcia Cosner Susan Crawford Frances Crews Patricia Culhane Timothy Curry Patricia Curry Julia Davidson Shirley Ann Davis Linda Dellipoali Richard Dixon James Donnelly David Dubeck Robert Duncan William Dunn Arthur Edwards Jon Fahrner James Fish Peter Foley Terrell Foster Fred Fox 75 HOMEROOM 361 Audrey Thurston Barbara Vail Dolores Villani Dorothy Voogd Joan Vroom Barbara Walborn Jean Wanczyk Diana Ward Eleanor Warren Lucille Warren Janice Washington Margaret Werlock Dorothy Westcott Bernetta Wilkins Lynne Wilson Mary Wing Edith Wormley Joyce Youngman Rosann Zukaitis Raymond Veghte Peter Walls Joseph Walton Marvin Waugh Harold Webber James Werlock David Wichowski Bruce Weider Theodore Wolff Jerry Wood Preston Wormley Van Wormley Richard Wright Stephan Yuzuik Marvin Zeigler Joseph Zmyuda Don Toresco Jim Jones Glass of 1958 HOMEROOM 262 Robert Levine Michael Lombardi Edward Lynch Ken Mahowski David Mallery Armen Mancine Frank Maresca John Martin Anthony Martino Margaret Miller Sue Miller Judy Mingione Evelyn Missimer Grace Moody Theresa Moronese Judy Morrison Ingrid Neilson Carol O’Connor Caroline O’Connor Rita Okun Betty Olmstead James Parker Beverly Pelligrino Robert Pender Margaret Perine Caroline Perkins John Plum Fred Podinker Joan Rapps Ed Young HOMEROOM 161 Sheila Bergner Sarah Lou Bryan Josephine Casey Dean Delahanty Elaine DeCou Marie de Marco Peggy Dickerson Daisy Di Dario Diana Evans Dolores Franklin Ronald Frederick Bonnie Lee Friday Janet Funk Anthony Furino James Galbraith John Garrison Alan Gartenberg Harry Gary Russel Gary Connie Genard Joan Gibson Ruth Ann Gilmore Paulette Guinta Michael Glaso Barry Glick Ronald Goldburg Lawrence Gottlick Ulyses Govahn David Harrell Robert Lear Wardell Wallace Harold Miller 3 2 W m Z Gh KM Sophomores Step Into The Spot Light SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY As we take our curtain calls and advance from stage hands to understudies, we are already preparing for the last two acts of our important drama. As freshmen we appeared at P.H.S. stricken with stage fright, not certain of our entrances and exits, and nervous about our cues. With help from our competent director, A. Hamilton Otto, the rough edges were smoothed over, and we became more confident. We chose Bob Zagoria as the leading man in our freshman production, and Jon Schreyack, Ellen Romer, and Katie Crowe as featured players. The class of ’59 began to take part in the varied activities offered to us. Our Freshman Party, held on December 2, was a sell-out and showed the rest of the school that we were becoming important members of a huge cast. In our second appearance we became more confident and willing to take on the added responsibilities that we were expected to assume as sophomores. At the end of our tryouts, David Tebbs took over the job of president, and Herbert Smith, Jo-Ann Cowling, and Cynthia Barlow as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. We participated even more actively in clubs and sports and purchased the greatest number of S.A.T.’s. Two of the highlights of our eventful year were the sophomore assembly play, “When the Whirlwind Blows,” and our Sophomore Dance. With the proud knowledge that our first two performances were smash hits, we are eagerly awaiting the rise of the curtain on our junior year and finally star billing as seniors, clutching next to our caps and gowns that long awaited “Oscar.” SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Cynthia Barlow, treasurer; Herb Smith, vice-president; Dave Tebbs, president; Jo-Ann Cowling, secretary. HOMEROOM 31 Robert Costelli Jerome Craig Elizabeth Crwswell Irving Crowetz James Cundiff Fergusen ,Cunningham Alvin Czeluscinski Dennis Daily William Danek Charles Darrell Laurence Darrow Olivia Di Dario Shirley Doss Barbara Doughty Marcia Dungee Sue Dunham Sue Durow Audrey Ellis Rose Ellis Sue Ely Mary Engelking Judy Eodice Charles Jones Elizabeth Wilson 78 HOMEROOM 280 Brenda Artis Sondro Baer Wayne Baldino Joseph Battaglia Anthony Bengwenga Allan Bennett Judy Berliner John Bertolacci John Bertolocci Mary Ann Binns Robert Bishop Charles Bivona Ruth Ann Bjorkman Dorothy Black William Blackman Joan Blandek Bruce Boice Marcella Branch Beverly Breuhaus Carole Brotman Jeanette Brown Frank Canter Mary Ellen Caulfield Allen Gargano Lyndoors Grey Carters La Pierre Walter Miziak Class of 1959 HOMEROOM 131 Neil Dern Louis Di Dauo Robert Dower John Drusk Jeffrey Duncan Antonne Elsman Hans Ehrnstrom Edward Eustice James Fania Corrinne Farber Richard Farr Patricia Fel] Marie Finnerty Charles Fitch Linda Flanzbaumn Mary Flynn Patricia Flynn Margo Ford Barbara Fox Jane Frank Kenneth Franklin Mary Ann Frederick Charles Fusco Richard Gaine Virginia Gallo Dolores Gargano Roy Gartner Carol Gerdsen Leona Gertler Bridgett Gibriano Claire Gilbert Barbara Gill Richard Zaslow HOMEROOM 370 David Boyce Evelyn Long Sandra Lostbourne Theonie Lourate Carol Luisi Arlene Lurie Anne Lyerly Judy Lynch Estelle Manasse Ruth Manning Helen Mannion Catherine Marty Anita McDonald Dona McNeely Anna Merola Frederick Napier Margaret Newton Henry Rauer Robert Reese Raymond Regnault Barry Renduro William Reynolds Stanley Riveles William Roberts Ellen Romer Richard Rosenbaum Jon Rosenbaum Martha Rubbo Robert Rymer Joel Ryzoff James Sanborn Joel Schapiro Kenneth Tanks ' 4 be HOMEROOM— Library Annex Janet Hopfel Loda Sabino Beverly Sandbeck Jack Schlinger Judith Schmidt Nancy Schneller Donald Schoengold Jon Schreyack Merele Scruggs Carole Seal Claire Seitman Barbara Serido Diane Shoppe Irene Shuka Elin Silverstein Rovelle Stepney Richard Streeton William Strohmeyer John Summer John Swaney Thomas Taylor David Tebbs Perry Thomas William Thompson Louise Towles Nancy Trabilsy Class of 1959 HOMEROOM 20 Karen Bass Esther Bassoff Sondra Bates Sharoj Benke John Best Albert Brick James Cahill George Carey Salvatore Carfaro Herman Carmen William Carmicheal Donald Carnevale Carmen Caruso Lamont Cassett Attillio Chiappa Julius Chappa Stanley Christman Nichols Ciampa Harry Clark Robert Comi David Conde Virginia Constandi Carol Coorssen Margaret Costello Patricia Courtney Jo Ann Cowling Leslie Crawley Gary Criss Catherine Crowe Alice Cruse Dorothy Dadd Susan Deane Joan De Feo Elaine De Lorenzo Juanita Louk Brenda Thompson 79 Frederick Young HOMEROOM 330 Richard Folkers Peter Liske Charles Morrell Al Patello Robert Persiano Charles Tidaback Anthony Tierno Steve Tobias Mickey Toresco Brenda Traylor Joan Truempy Joseph Tumberello Carol Turner Mildred Ungerer Josephine Urquhart Richard Van Luvender Lee Varian John Vecchio Jo Ann Villani Judy Viviano Beatrice Vogel Bernice Vogel Carol Voorhees Helen Waglow Raymond Walker Barbara Walley Class of 1959 HOMEROOM 363 Barbara Johnson Grace Johnson Cynthia Judson Patricia Kaehler Lois Katrausky Jacqueline Kelley Dolores Kennedy Gayle Kessler Peggy Klaas Sheila Klein Sandra Knect Sheila Kulak Judy La Croix Gary La Patta Robert Larmour Donato La Rossa Audrey Lattimore Carol Lindstrom Robert Loalbo Salvatore Longo Martin Lustig Thomas Lyons Patricia Marchinsin Lino Mendez HOMEROOM 230 Fernando Cancel Steve Gross Charles Marzano Albert Mazet Neil McAloon Thomas McCreesh Ann Merrill Carol Messana Carol Miller Frederick Mitchell Everette Molony Nancy Mondoro Beverly Morris Gail Munro Barbara Myers Jane Myers Nancy Myzie Joel Nadler Margaret Nevins Nancy Nichols Roy Nichols Carol Nichuk Nancy Oakes Daniel O'Donnell Gerald Oeshovic Frederick Organ Nancy Ott Tames Paisley Ann Pandick Audrey Parks Frank Pascale John Patterson Andrew Pawlick Jean Peiffer Mary Perna Thomas Tarpey HOMEROOM 351 Ernest Anderson William Apgar Olivia Bailey Cynthia Barlow Gloria Barnett Joseph Finocchio Richard Shapack Carol Simon Sherry Simonda Gloria Sizer David Smith Dolores Smith Douglas Smith Gary Smith Henry Smith Herbert Smith Joyce Smith Robert Smith Ronald Smith Stuart Smith William A. Smith Barbara Snedeker Edith Snyder Heywood Sobel John Stephenson Mary Stepney Dolores Sterphone Arlene Stroke Patricia Sullivan Penny Sussman Mimi Sutton Elizabeth Taynor Anne Timpson John Wells Class of 1959 HOMEROOM 340 William Allen David Alpaugh Philip Alpurt Glen Gray Richard Green Salvatore Grillo Steven Gross David Grossman Richard Grote Joseph Guinee Don Hageman Richard Hagen Henry Rauer Barbara Bailes Roberta Ebel Nancy Held Edith Hester Joyce Higgins Lynne Hofmann Mary How Patricia Hummel] Linda Hunter Barbara Hutchinson HOMEROOM 263 Carol Abbott Thomas Adams Peter Adamson Richard Ade Lois Anstasia Dorothy Anderson Philip Besley Carol Cunningham David Kirby Judith North Paul Reale Michael Viotta William Wadick Ray Walker Charles Walz Lorraine Washington John Watkins Francis Watson Lloyd Weber Kathy Wells Conrad Wermer Dorothy Werner Margaret White Nancy Wilmont Harold Wilson Lila Wineburgh Nancy Wissel Grace Wood Elizabeth Wright Jenny Yorland Richard Young Suzanne Young Robert Zagoria Robert Zemel Robert Zmuda HOMEROOM 321 Jeanne Edwards Patricia Haynsworth Nancy Heinsev Barbara Herzog David Janello Connie Ivérson Louise Jackson Patricia Jackson Sandra Jacob Barry Jacobson Dolores Jaeger Sandra Jeffers Theodore Jeffres Barbara Jeriamiason Veronica Jinks Cecil Jones Beatrice Johnson Gurnei Johnson George Kana Blair Keiderlind Theodore Kohnsman Fred Kramer Russell Kramer Michael Kunzman HOMEROOM 140 Mary Masterson Donald Mesler Dan Miller Wayne Miller Ethelyn Perry Gloria Peterson Felicia Phister Howard Pines Judith Pinn Dolores Piscitellt John Pitt Louis Pompelio Nancy Pope Robert Predmore Carol Pudlin Chester Puri Sonia Rajonok Norman Rathborne Jane Randall Carol Rasmussen Doris Rasmussen Rebecca Rhodes Diane Richtmeyer Ruth Robenowitz Dorothy Robinson Barbara Roundtree HOMEROOM 180 Joseph Gembarowicz Kip Gerad Jeanne Gillespie Annette Gilliam Helen Gilmore Carol Gindon Marilyn Goldrich Allan Goodfriend Frances Grossman Janet Hahn Reginald Haley Charlean Halliday Christine Hamer Jean Hamlett Dolores Hammond Lynne Hanigan Peter Hansen Antionette Harding Cecil Harris Peter Hier] Noel Hinman Paul Hinsenkamp John Hospidor Timothy Hoyt Class of 1959 NOONE’ HOMEROOM 111 Henry Abrames William A. Adams Edward Adams Penni Bionid David Borton George Bowers Robert Brotman Melvin Brown Nile Brown William E. Brown William M. Brown James Bryant William Bust F. Cepparula Betty Chabak Majorie Chabak Marjorie Chabak Judith Chapman Mary Ann Cherego Marion Ciufo Margaret Clark Miriam Clark Yvonne Clark Winnie Cleaver Nancy Coates Evelyn Coe Susan Daum Aida Perez Mary Tarpey Class of 60 Makes Its Debut FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY High anticipation and expectation were our feelings as the curtain rose, revealing a stage set for our freshman year at Plainfield High School. Awed by the maze of corridors, the honeycomb of rooms, and the hugeness of the building, we were over- whelmed by the hordes of upperclassmen that descended upon us after Freshman Day. Although we were subjected to the teasing of the older students, we were proud to be a part of the drama of high school life. We were, nevertheless, fortified with the thought that we would not be freshmen forever and that someday we, too, would tower over an incoming group. We gained stature as we organized the class and elected our officers. The starring roles were assumed by Lee Smith as leading man, with Howard Feldman, Nancy Sargent and Judith Larew in supporting roles to aid our class in its first year of decision. Many times during the year we turned to the wise counseling of our class adviser, Mr. Paul B. Chambers, who directed us successfully through Act One of our four act drama, and to whom we will.look for further guidance until the final curtain falls at graduation. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Lee Smith, president; Nancy Sargent, secretary; Howard Fieldman, vice- president; Judy Larew, treasurer. 83 HOMEROOM 201 Patricia Best Joseph Caro David Christensen Eric Christiensen Earl Clark David Close Ronald Conune John Coyle Carlye Crane Reginald Crawley Peter Crisafulli Ralph Croat Allan Culin Barry Curran Joseph Darish Amelia Darrell Kenneth Davis Maureen De Angelis Patricia Debbie Beverly De Camp James Delaney Maureen Dennis Theresa Desmond Valerie De Vine Eileen Dill Maureen Di Lonardo Lucille Dicellis Patricia Dixon Rosemary Doty Margaret Dougherty Audrey Doyle Sandra Edison Gail Ehrnstrom Norma Greene Theris Madden Betty Lou Russell Wayne Russell Class of 1960 HOMEROOM 211 Edward Boylan Barbara De Laurie Stephen Fisher Barry Fitzgerald Richard Flitz David Folk Gerald Foly Thomas Foster Ted Fulton Joseph Franklin Joseph Frenchick Pat Fusco Doris Gaither Beverly Gallo John Galloway James Garret Corrine Garzillo Vickey Garzillo Larry Gelfond Lois Genovese Gwen Gerber Shirley Ann Gerger Rochelle Gertler Roy Ann Giemore Angil Gikas Charlotte Gillette Joyce Glasser Susan Glick HOMEROOM 170 Bruce Bohlen David Bamberger Paul Bowker Donald Bressler Opie Brinson John Britten David Broody Thos. Byrne Earle Brown Robert Buchmon Alfred Burfand Gary Bushrhan Edward Cain Ernest Caldwell Geraldine Callahan Sam Campbell John Carbone Angie Carfare Catherine Casnella Carolyn Gathie Rosiland Chambers Dorothy Chandler Rose Marie Cerere Helen Coe Patricia Constantine. Delores Cox Brenda Craig Janet Crews Elaine Curreri Camille Daley Betty Danker Jack Richardson HOMEROOM 360 George Norton Fred Olkowski Peter Ortleb Evelyn Owings Elmira Padusnak Diane Page Frank Pamula Josephine Parcile Michael Parella Kenneth Parello Barbara Parello Virginia Pascale Susan Patlen Laurence Patullo William Payne Harold Peck Gail Penznik Joan Perec Geoffrey Perrin Ann Pesci Rosemary Peterson Joseph Petrozelli Richard Philburn Robert Piltin Ruth Plante Max Plate Jerry Plum Connie Prompilio Walter Podpora Patricia Puciloski Caro] Putsche Kathy Quinn Elaine Rader Rita Rodber Class of 1960 HOMEROOM 331 Bill Anthony Paul Johnson Raymond Johnson David Johnston Norman Kerman Peter Klaas Monroe Klein Joseph Kling Emmanuel Knowles Mariam Hoplowitz Judith Kugel Michael Kytan Arthur Lockemacher John Lamson Marilyn Langenauer Judith Larew YN 4 Wy Barbara Lee Diane Lee Dolores Lee Judith Le Godias Judy Liebowitz Donald Leiter Anthony Lella Philomena Lemmo David Lerman Myron Levene David Lewis Elizabeth Lo Jeunesse Barbara Lowis Jo Ann Lubeck Pat Lynch Lorraine MacNamara Phyllis Manzella HOMEROOM 362 Alfred Hoch Michael Pompeo William Powell John Power Frank Quipp Al Randolph Karen Rasmussen Linda Barchmerger Robert Read Ronald Read Gertrude Reddy Daniel Regan Carol Ann Rhodes Ronald Rhodes Kenneth Ricci Michele Ricuiti John Bieck William Robertson Martha Robinson Nolan Rosall Richard Rose Joel Rosenberg Larry Rosenberg Sus an Sampson Sandra Santa Barbara Mary Santillo Mary Ann Santy Nancy Sargent Diane Savage Barbara Schaeffer Janet Sheckman Dorothy Scheer Beverley Scheffer Cherry Schoenberger 86 CAFETERIA I Harriet Kaulfman Kok Young Lee William Ross Ronald Rossini Gordon Rowe John Ruane Randolph Rucker Thomas Sabia Gordon Sandelier David Schieber Robert Schuldenfrei Wilhelmins Schumann Joan Schwartz Joel Schwartz Carolyn Settele James Sheelen Kenena Sheppard John Sherrill James Shipley Linda Siergej Verna Silsby Rosalyn Silverman Sarah Simons Barbara Simpson Kathryn Skinner Jean Sklar Helene Slansky Barbara Smith Claire Smith Marilyn Smith Shirley Smith Helen Sniezek Erica Sobel Amy Southwick Terri Tienken HOMEROOM 350 Aaron Boorstein Louis Merrill Robert Merrill Seymour Mitchell John Montford Patricia Moore Beverly Morley Constance Mormile Joan Morris Barbara Mortimer Andrew Murray Marjorie Muse Ellen Naidorff Susan Nathanson Amy Neill John Nevius | Margaret Nissel Paul Nocilla Othello Noel Maureen O’Brien Claire Osborn Evelyn Pearson Class of 1960 CAFETERIA II John Locatell Mary Locher Carlos Morris Michael Shuman Lee Clark Smith Peter Smith Warren Smith Christopher Snyder Elston Snyder George Southgate Betsy Stapleton Paul Stappas John Stark Charlotte Stein Jean Stephens Nancy Stepney Minnie Stephone Leslie Stevens Mabel Stuckey Edward Stone John Street Conrad Stybel Patty Syer Edward Tagliaferri Jewette Tate Charlene Taylor Nellie Taylor Caro] Tepel Anne Tepper Mary Ellen Toolan Grace Ann Toresco Patty Toresco Patricia Tromer Patricia Turne CAFETERIA IV Drucille Diso Lola Hirsch Patricia Laws Donald Wahl Harry Wallace Robert Walters Bradford Watson Ronald Weber Gordon Wich Bernice Williams Geraldine Williams Harriet Williams Johniette Williams Ronald Williams Sydney Williams Susan Wills Arlene Wilson Winkler, Stanley Shirley Ann Wodri ch Marie Wood S. Lawrence Wood Carl Woodruff Jeanette Woodward Nancy Worth David Wright Stanley Wyspianski Joanne Yamas Phyllis Young Eileen Youngman Joanne Yusko Lynne Zeigler Alan Zelt Veronica Zielenski Gregory Ziesenis Donna Zuzzio HOMEROOM 310 Philip Gugliemo Arthur Gulick David Guy Raymond Hall David Hardy Raymond Harris Abraham Harrison Beth Ann Henrie Pamela Herbong Joan Hermance Kenneth Hesse Marjorie Hirschberg Eileen Hoffman Nancy Horner Vivien Horsfield Dora Hudak Elizabeth Hugaboom Andrea Huges Cozette Hunter Roberta Hynes Vicki Israelsky Class of 1960 CAFETERIA III Susan Dobson Lynne Oliver Samuel Taub Alvester Taylor George Taylor Louis Toll Oscar Tompkins Louis Truppi Joseph Tumolo Joseph Turi Carolyn Ungerer Sophie Urbanker Ronnie Ulsan Don Van Alstyne Lou Van Cleef Kathy Van Reekum George Van Sise Ernest Varga Michael Ventura Margaret Verdicchio James Viebrock Barbara Vincent David Vodney Linda Voskamp Karen Walters Carolyn Walton Winston Wardlaw Carolyn Warren Patricia Webb Rita Wetzel Margay Whitlock Judy Wickware Edith Wilkens 87 HOMEROOM 90 Richard Babin Lawrence Babst Joseph Barrese James Beede Dominick Belardo Dale Benscoter John Berlin Barbara Bianculli Ronald Birn Roger Black Lawrence Blocker Janis Berman Carole Braco Betty Bradford Carol Branch Carol Brown Clara Brown Carol Buchoueski Patricia Bucack Rosemarie Burns Diane Busch Maryann Belaren Christine Benostock Class of 1960 HOMEROOM 50 Sherman Adams Ralph Adanison Beverley Alberino Patricia Alcie Bruce Allen Louise Alexander Barbara Alston Matthew Alston Alan Ames Barbara Ande Evert Anderson Barry Ansel Barbara April Frank Apisa Stephen Appell Michael Appezzato Beverley Bachus Mollie Bailey Jo Anne Basso Marsha Becker Margaret Bell Nancy Benikosky Prudence Berry Stephen Garjarcky Fred Yoerg HOMEROOM 341 Phyllis Armstrong Richard Lewis Robert Lewis Arthur Lippitt William Lloyd William Lucas Charles Mabie John Malone Allan Maltby Michael Marchisin Betty Marcus Bobby Marcus Boone Marky Patrick Marotto Beverley Martin Ernest Martin David Marsh Patricia Mason Thomas Mason Alice Matthews Gordon Matthews Fred Maudsley Kathleen McMahon Susan Meaney Nancy Meeks Jean Metner Rosealie Metropulas Sally Metz Betty Jean Miller Linda Miller Penny Miller Sandra Miniere Joan Mitchell Peggy Moffatt Lola Montford HOMEROOM 210 Gino De Matteo Robert De Vilo Frank Didario James Di Paolo Roger Doty Charles Dougert James Dunn Bruce Duvall Bernard Edison Rita Eisenhaur George Erath Jesse Evans Margot Fallon Frank Fania Angela Farina Francis Farry Alan Feldman Howard Feldman Elizabeth Ferrar Clorinda Ferrara Phylis Fish Judy Fitzgerald Joanne Fitzpatrick Mary Lou Fort Josephine Frank Julia Franklin Pamela Franklin Patricia Franklin Bernice Freeman Cleo Freeman Mary Ann Friday Carole Frink Ethel Lee Sula Mendez Class of 1960 HOMEROOM 320 David Hill Donald Hiltz Richard Holdaway Allen Hinwon Roger Haldky Steve Hreben Nick Importico Jerome Israel Mike Izzo Marion Izzo John Jackson Ronald Jackson Maxine James Robert Jassa James Jeffers Barvara Jencik Walter Jenkins William Jennings Albert Jinks Claudia Johnson Estella Johnson Ann Joltin Shirley Jones Margaret Kahn Ourania Kona Margaret Karan Joyce Karger Margaret Kelly Martha Kennedy Margaret Klick Ronald Nevers Lonce Nevius HOMEROOM 250 Susan Gasze Jeffrey Gindin Lee Glagbro William Glass Robert Gold William Goldberg Edward Golden Geraldine Golokow John Good Ann Goodman Walter Goodwin Louis Grausso Shirley Graziano Emmy Jo Greene Richard Greenwood Judith Grey Kenneth Griese Allen Griffen Dolores Griggs Albert Grimes Alfred Grimes Diane Gusack Sharon Haas Valerie Hall Katherine Halsey Douglas Hard Patricia Harrington Robert Halverson Lilian Harvey Alice Hayes Marilyn Hayes Patience Hazel Glimpses of the Passing Scene BUCKET BRIGADE ready for action. CHOW LINE — Wednesday’s menu, franks and beans. HAPPY FANS between the halves. OQ = aa eke on Soaessas pun up: a ll Teme : SR ON STUDENT COUNCIL First row: B. Walley, L. Hofman, D. Lermin, Ander- son, J. Baker, W. Legat, B. Ley, W. Colvin, B. Jeremia- son, T. Cerllo, N. Myzie, M. Binns. Second row: D. Voogd, J. Bernstein, S. Rosenberg, A. Marcus, H. Smith, D. Mc- Qeely, R. Marcus, M. Lam- bertson, P. Orthet, C. Foley, P. Alpert, G. Russo, B. Mur- ray, C. Gilbert. Third row: D. Messler, B. Currie, J. Shrager, N. Worth, J. Hor- ner, P. Ragland, D. Tebbs, Babtiday. sl-esisinithaa): Green, J. Swaney, B. Simms, M. Ford. Fourth row: B. Selfridge, C. Iannotta, G. Daves, D. Herbst, A. Dreyer, D. Clash, J. Coyle, P. Saidel, M. Kennedy, W. Robertson, L. VanCleef, D. Conroy, P. Moore, R. Zagoria. Fifth row: K. VanReekum, J. O'Keeffe, J. Davidson, B. Tompson, S. Wright, D. Balerdo, M. Dungee, T. Cer- rillo, S. Daum, C. Lindstrom, Dy Hall Ba stapletonyarB: Lacomp. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Executive Committee of Student Council prepares the agenda for council meetings, discusses council plans and problems with members of the faculty, and executes school projects. The ad- visers to the committee are Miss Marion Newson, Joseph Passerella, and William Sette. The twelve members of the Execu- tive Committee are the four officers of Student Council, the four class officers, and the chairmen of the four standing 92 committees. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the organization of students representing the entire student body in its contacts with the faculty and the community. Its purpose is to provide opportunities and experiences which help achieve our school’s objectives and develop competent citizens. The council is led by four officers: William Legat, Robert Ley, Wanda Colvin and John Baker, elected by the students. An executive committee is appointed by the president to carry out specific duties and plan an agenda for Student Council meetings. The membership is composed of representatives elected from each home room, who are to act as communication between the students and the council. Advisers are Miss Marion Newson, William V. Sette, and Joseph E. Passarella. Student Directors H elp EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE First row: D. Clash, W. Colvin, B. Ley, W. Legat, J. Baker, D. Herbst, D. Tebbs. Second row: Miss Newson, L. Smith, J. Coyle, F. Switky, Mr. Passerella. Third row: P. Saidel, J. O’Keefe. USHERING SQUAD The ushering squad, consisting of a group of senior boys and girls, is formed to help seat students for assemblies. Each member is assigned to specific places and rooms, There are two groups — one for each assembly. The members of the ushering squad are chosen in the spring of their junior year by a vote among the teachers. Any- one who is interested fills out an applica- tion, which in turn is submitted to the faculty. Among the qualities required in order to be chosen are: courteousness, reliabil- ity, a meat personal appearance, and faithfulness in attendance. The members are also expected to usher evenings for all school functions and also at outside activities when requested. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Under the direction of Miss Virginia Mixer, the Assembly Committee, a branch committee of the Student Coun- cil, is responsible for planning the as- sembly programs during the year. In addition to assisting with the produc- tions, the members also evaluate and discuss each program. The members of the group are selected by the Student Council. Barbara Baroff served as chair- man of the committee. Keep the Show Going ® AIR RAID SQUAD The Air Raid Squad, under the super- vision of Henry Banta, is made up of boys chosen by Student Council and approved by Mr. Banta. Each boy has a post in the building, and during an air raid drill these boys see that all students are in their proper places and away from any glass. The boys also check to see that windows are closed and that students are quiet in the halls. 93 USHERS SQUAD First row: Mr. Banta, C. Iannotta, D. Hard, J. Alexander, P. Ragland, S. Neill, M. Lambertson, C. Foley, W. Colvin, B. Baroff, J. Merritt. Second row: S. Rosenberg, M. Witteman, D. Herbst, J. Davies, B. Smith, J. McCarthy, A. Della Peruti, C. Kleinheksel, A. Dreyer, G. Kelly, P. Levine, B. Neilson. Third row: S. Walker, B. Young, J. Banks, A. Galli, J. Kramer, M. Regan, M. McCarthy, M. Grygent, M. Kersting, N. Neilson. Fourth row: J. O'Keeffe, I. Abramson, D. Dean, S. Baroff, K. Van Reekum, M. Korschun, D. Tobin, M. McCofsky, A. McIver, J. Simpson. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE First row: J. Golub, M. O’Brien, B. Baroff, A. Leap, M. Stonehill. Second row: Miss Mixer, M. Wing, D. Rohland, L. Gordon, J. Farber. Third row: M. McKay, L. Katrausky, J. Washington. AIR RAID SQUAD First row: H. Banta, J. Shrager, P. Saidel, G. Kinsey, J. Kramer. Second row: D. Hall, R. Jennings, B. Edwards, D. Clash, W. Nichols, J. Garrison. Third row: B. Wieder, B. Selfridge, G. O'Keeffe, W. Bareford. YVhoeizutree Plainfield High School, Plainfield, N. J., Nov r 21, 1956 Price Ten Cent: oll Vol. XVI, No. 4 Sophs Follov Frosh , By Nec 2 Placing 50 named, the honor roll fo; according to vice-princips vblication Ranks High file g— Wins CSPA Award « Critique, Contest vearbook, the Milestone, received a first ‘est, conductec ¢ to James O one « yearbooks from is ae geen ent enrollments of ents follow “ilestone receivec and the se’ s 1000. The for the � ut, ides in for Aotogra. the: ising anc de : Stua. Atique and their re ang a rating, the ax follows X ’ress associatior “ne to the advise: Fre ed Mr. Ber. tudy the them einen nake re : yet.’ o Fgh : would be Fort “_, staff to make 211 anoramic chronicl Foley ™� do this, the stafi 7 re interest tc Ne book by taker _ te ex. ons will be aily except thoss are elected or whict Myre nool service. Manzella Aid Staff stub will work ir Mitorial staff pictures of -y and arounc 341—Richard L Patricia Mason, Marcus, Kathle Meaney, Rosali Miller, Sandra . 350—Robert } 360—Virginia ae, Su len, Joan Perec 362 — Susan Sampson, M Santy Cafe 1—Rosalyn Silvermai Sniezek Vi : -uting about the theme for io ..3 year’s Milestone, Mr. Berman said : “It is presently planned to organize “IP the yearbook in the form of a play ms, and the tentative title of the play will rela be ‘Years of Decision’.” dies Or .tlyn Lan _ tis Levine 6 4 Bel Cafe 2—Michael Shuman, @@—Eleanor Hirsci. paiMet Crane, Still Planning Yearbook Smith, Paul Stappas dell, Jane Merritt aicahare iedon, Joyce S A os de- “The Milestone is still in the plan- Cafe 3—Lynne Oliver, Ernest Varga 261—Linda Oxman Humphrey, Eliza._... ainkley, Donna P� cd is , vy the ning stage,” concluded Mr. Berman. Cafe 4 — Nancy Worth, Joanne 270—Barbara Gantert, Jerome wo- Bley and Judith Revitch. Cont... _uapter of th. aghters “Although a tentative dummy has Yamas lub. Doris Herbst Cras | a ees oy Vr BEGG Se de up which outlines in detail Sophomores ut and contents of every page 20—Jo-Ann Cowling ENTREE STAFF ’ . ook, the editors will be con- 31—Susan Dunham, Sue I First row: D. Mallery, K. Bjorkman, C. Gerard, J. Chernas, J. Revitch, E. Hinkley, Miss revising this in an effort to ° Clawson. Second row: H. Madrish, J. Randall, R. Lurie, J. Frank, D. Bley, J. Hahn, L. Gordon, ‘inal and interesting ways of Adviser_Announce B. Baroff. Third row: S. Durrow, M. Binns, D. Shoppe, L. Oxman, B. Mathews, S. Baer, J. tbe, Pictares) Sha Seu ers of the typing committee Frosh Eleci Rapps. Fourth row: R. Grote, S. Rosenberg, W. Wally, R. Rohland, D. Mesler, P. Saidel. Ee eparclofatheuMileatonehadt : staff under the supervision PHS freshman homerooms elected icnarason, ana Allred bSurteind, ella, administrative asrss 77 o74 74 ‘ine Us- Student Council and class council re- 170; John Coyle, Maureen DiLonardo, viser to the Council. Quelly presentatives and home room chair- and Ronald Comune, 201; Mary Lou Receives Acknowledge ENTREE STAFF anges men Monday, October 29, according Fort, Roger Doty, and Phyllis Fish, Last year the stuc r. to Paul tele Gertler, Joyce Glas- room 270 sponsored tk The editors and reporters of the Entree are mmittee adviser’ ANOTHER _ successful }..2 “Gucno stamps to be sent to Pi Shanes Patras pb Every : line Golokow, Kenneth which they received Called upon to make many decisions during their warg peeks fu issue! Miss. | Claws0n.}) beetisa.taee®) “Your material gift i dramatic careers in P.H.S. The staff must con- esteott whom a ° as well as helpful. Th “ ee cKenzie brought Connie Gena rd, Dave Nove ens heartily for everything stantly decide upon the best way to arrange Mr chet Mallery, Judie Chernus, rene 4 oe rence oo jones: founée material, and each member must use his “nose : e Parent Teac . ° know ho Karen Bjorkman, ote cpecicietanct high out that acommitteehi for news” to find out and report the happenings : picid Judy Revitch. anteen, Friday, Novem- 0 publicize the collec f PHS e adi 8 until 11 p.m. in the home room that wisher O TL.0. : eek Council Tepreocuvmtive wae CuveEt HE High 2-1 sarording to Joseph E. will receive an enveloy The Entree, which serves aS an announcer for ; remaining two nominees became the ‘strative assist- lection from their home d ° the win- homeroom chairman represent Council representative. the school and promotes student cooperation, ¢ mem- respectively, according to th and School Enrolls 500 i i fi hand i in pro- Nancy i ves its reporters first hand experience of votes. r. “alt Mr. Passarella expli 81 . B Pp E cy Ben- proximately 500 studen ducing a school paper under conditions similar Meaney ee tee tat det ROSe of producing a daily paper. Under the “5 ney 8 school, ° : ° e ° eroes in Mississippi, direction of Miss Margaret Clawson, editorial tort ta hes them how to nr : : . adviser and wo how tere, adviser, A. Hamilton Otto, business ; wep Council Discusses Pr “The class counci) 40” home room and suggestions for ; mented Mr. Chv ; o. ay jobs for the f 7 the parent dition to reading Judie Chernus, editor-in-chief, the Entree pub- isplay.” celle tents are requir Jished eleven issues this year which were dis- given Frid ‘o trades befo! 2 ; : Inesday, Student ving his exp tributed to the student body and exchanged with | tora home roo said that � ke and cilirepid self-supporti, Other schools. ie their bh depends larg , special Everet and cancelled stamps, and Peggy White, co-chairmen; Ca- highlight of the club program, the and Jc sold to foreign dealers to mille Daley, Nancy Meeks, Rosalyn Council plans to have a local author on 4 a AEST PSS Seite Se ey 1) SF Se) ese. ee ae Se ee ee Pape Ney i ee ee se ey YR ae tee MILESTONE BUSINESS STAFF Our hopes and plans for a “‘big- ger and better’ yearbook were de- pendent upon the success of the business staff in raising the re- quired bankroll. Thanks to the salesmanship and ambition of Linda Schapiro and her staff and to the sage supervision of Miss Frances Lord and George Dixon, advisers, the solvency of our pro- duction was assured. The merchants of Plainfield were persuaded to advertise their wares, 150 patrons were enrolled, and 1,050 students put their hard-earned dollars on the line — sight unseen. The next and final task was carried out — MILESTONE BUSINESS STAFF , delivering this copy of the ‘57 First row: B. Wally, H. Fleishman, B. Jeremiason, L. Ostrowski, J. Kramer, L. Oe ae Schapiro, H. Madrish, R. Robinowitz, C. Farber. Second row: Miss Lord, C. Miller, yous N. Quelly, C. Proctor, E. Ross, J. Frank, P. Haynesworth, C. Barlow, C. Pudlin, Mr. Dixon. Third row: S. Baer, C. Seitman, K. Bass, J. Pinn, A. Lurie, H. Mannion, E. Warren, J. Berliner, L. Flanzbaum. Fourth row: N. Maas, M. MacKenzie, D. Westcott, D. Ward, S. Fickett, $. Di Nuzzo, L. Read, P. Hickey. Fifth row: E. Lynch, J. Shrager, S. Durrow, M. Binnas, E. Apgar. MILESTONE EDITORIAL STAFF Amid their props of dummy, typewriter, and stacks of unidenti- fied pictures and misspelled write- ups, the editorial staff of the Milestone spent many afternoons working together to compile an interesting and accurate history of our four act drama. Written and produced by Eleanor Hirsch and staff under the direction of James Berman, the staff members were well-versed in their respective roles. Lay-outs were planned, write-ups typed, pictures identified, and every page numbered and put in_ its proper envelope as the date for final production drew. near. We have tried to capture in words and pictures the highlights of our four dramatic years in P.H.S. and, in particular, our grand finale. MILESTONE EDITORIAL First row: D. Solomon, B. Baroff, M. Kersting, M. Macofsky, M. Grygent, S. Smith, E. Hirsch, M. McCarthy, E. Babb, N. Bloom, D. DeLonardo. Second row: Mr. Berman, S. Miller, H. Madresh, M. Meyer, A. Marcus, H. Robinson, A. Ciampa, G. Spevack, L. Gordon, M. Tepper, D. Fotia, B. Zagoria. Third row: M. Engleking, S. Seltzer, J. Bernstein, J. James, B. Patlen, S. Rappaport, D. Belkin, L. Smith, B. Simms, R. Lurie, I. Abramson. Fourth row: R, Okun, A. McDonald; E. Marder, B. Horwitz, D. Huppert, D. McNeely, M. Flatley, P. Coulter, C. Iannotta, A. Davidson, N. Johnson. Fifth row: S. Durrow, W. Walley, D. Mesler, C. Good, S. Wright, B. McShea, L. Flanabaum, H. Fleischman, M. Lustig, G. Saitz, T. Foster, B. Doughty. TOP LEVEL CONFERENCE: Ellie Hir sch, editor-in-chief; Sue Smith, photography editor; and Linda Schapiro, business manager. eB, 96 GIRLS' CHORUS One hundred eight girls com- prise the Girls’ Chorus, which gives the students an opportunity to sing and work together. Under the direction of Mrs. Vera Monez, the girls get together in smaller groups and sing two periods a week. Every year the Chorus, in holiday spirit, sings Christmas carols for the Old Guard and later joins them in singing tradi- tional carols. The girls gave beau- tiful performances in the Choral Festival, several outside organiza- tions, and in, assemblies. MALE CHORUS Under the direction of Mrs. Vera Monez, the Male Chorus sang in the P.H.S. corridors at Christmas time and took part in the Choral Festival. The activity gives the boys a chance to work and sing together and also learn various types of songs. GIRLS’ CHORUS First row: G. Johnson, G. Spevack, L. Siergej, B. Eshleman, €. Brown, B. Simpson, V. Pascale, H. Fleishman, C. Smith. Second row: B. Walley, N. Coates, D. Huppert, H. Robinson, E. Hirsch, E. Rahmann, B. Williams, C. O'Connor, S. Abel, M. Tepper, M. Meyer, L. Gordon. Third row: S. Bergner, D. Hard, N. Mondoro, J. Alexander, L. Washington, A. Marcus, J. Mingione, J. Siergej, M. Sutton, M. Wing. Fourth row: D. Bley, C. Good, D. DiLonardo, S. Fickett, G. Gerber, A. Wilson, B. Stapleton, C. Cathie, S. Seltzer, D. Reiner, S. Simonds, M. A. Good. Fifth row: M. A. Witteman, M. J. Peiffer, S. Smith, M. Regan, A. Disbrow, J. Gibson, E. Marder, V. Clare, D. Evans, J. Perec, H. Quant, C. Coorssen. Three Choruses Raise MALE CHORUS First row: K. Parello, J. Dunn, R. Williams, S. Appell, D. Folk, D. Wahl, J. Rosen- berg, D. Flitz, F. Malesia, J. Richardson. Second row: L. Darew, J. Tori, M. Groover, J. Baker, J. Worlock, B. Read, B. Jacobson, R. Isralsky, M. Miller, B. Pender, Third row: T. Hopta, B. Goldberg, B. Smith, C. Sutton, B. Gerber, G. Kinsey, D. Tobin, J. Thurston, A. Gile, D. Miller, B. Lynch. Fourth row: 1. Crowetz, R. Graziano, A. Gartenberg, A. Zelt, B. Allan, O. Tompkins, S. Riveles, B. Zagoria, P. Wormely, J. Lee. Fifth row: .M. Brown, S. Baroff, J. Plum, T. Foster, D. Aide, C. Breen, N. Mendel, J. McKeel, R. Streeton, R. Burgess, P. Adamson. GIRLS’ CHORUS First row: B. Baroff, E. Lucas, J. De Feo, E. Barnes, A. Lattimore, D. Nelson, B. Johnson, S. Walker, B. MacDougall. Second row: J. Humphrey, B. J. Miller, B. Hoffman, E. Bowman, J. Romanchek, S$. Dobson, C. A. Rhodes, P. Herlong, P. Berry, A. Neill. Third row: A. Ciampa, B. Sims, J. Randall, A. Gikas, T. Soukatos, E. Mann, J. Rapps, L. Read, G. Kelley, B. Sandbeck, S. Graziano. Fourth row: J. Washington, J. Larew, C. Tanner, A. Parks, M. Axam, B. Ahrens, G. Moody, M. Gonzalez, G. Ravutsky, D. Disco, D. Black, C. Branch. Fifth row: D. Werner, P. Griesmeyer, N. Stengel, D. Westcott, D. Shoppe, H. Blocker, L. Bryant, P. Young, J. Peiffer, B. Doughty, J. Jacoby, E. Apgar, B. Baehr. Their Voices In Harmony MIXED CHORUS First row: Grace Moody, Anita Marcus, Jane Alexander, Barry Jacobson, Brian Smith, Barbara Eshelman, Audrey Lattimore, Diane Nelson. Second row: Mary Regan, Susan Smith, Jean Banks, Dick Flitz, Jack Richardson, Frank Moresco, Gail Spevack, Ann Ciampa, Barbara Simms. Third row: Ceil Leach, Mary Axam, John Garrison, Bob Isreaelsky, Mike Miller, Bob Pender, Heidi Quant, Dorothy Black. Fourth row: Liz Marder, Virginia Clare, Jack Plum, John Thurston, Dick Tobin, Skyler Howe, Tom Hopta, Mary Jo Peiffer, Jean Peiffer. Fifth row: Betty Baehr, Terrill Foster, Sheldon Baroff, Bill Lynch, Plum, Chuck Breen, Jack Mekeel, June Jacoby. MIXED CHORUS Composed of about fifty students chosen from the Boys’ and Girls’ Choruses, the Mixed Chorus partici- pated in special assemblies, Choral Festival, and sang for a number of outside organizations. The group, which is under the direction of Mrs. Vera Monez, meets once during the school week, plus addi- tional rehearsals outside of school time. of 98 BAND First row: S. Falloon, B. Bailes, B. Doughty, S. Dobson, P. Zeanzel, W. Goldberg, E. Lucas, H. Slechta, E. Manasse. Second row: C. Smith, W. Smith, J. Gindin, D. Hill, R. Buckman, A. Burfeind, S. Deane, D. Foster, B. Smith, N. Herrold. Third row: R. Merrill, J. Basso, S. Simpson, A. Lella, J. Whicever, C. Putsche, I. Perrin, M. Klein, R. Dotty, S. Fissler, S. Oppel. Fourth row: R. Commune, R. Zaylow, B. Simpson, B. Clash, W. Duncan, T. Kopta, M. Unger, D. Hageman, T. Wolff, N. Bellerjeau. Fifth row: D. Resinikoff, C. Breen, J. Steenson, F. Maresca, M. Sutton, P. Schulden- free, V. Govalhn, J. Swaney, R. Binn, J. Rosenberg, P. Bowler, M. Sobel. P.H.S. BAND Under the skillful baton of Clarence J. Andrews, the Plainfield High School band meets regularly to prepare to perform for fall football games and local civic functions. Members are sent annually to par. ticipate in all-state orchestra and all-state band. This year the band had the special honor of playing for the Milt Campbell Day celebration. Music and Cheers STRIKE UP the band! Performing be- tween halves at the Union game. TWIRLERS M. Caul, M. Perna, P. Nevins, C. Doty, M. Hibbard, H. Blocker, B. Eodice, C. Luisi, C. Pompilio. In Front: P. Brady. ORCHESTRA First row: E. Bowman, J. Defeo, B. J. Dunn, J. Rapps, B. Gill. Second row: S. Rannjo, W. Wandcaw, C. Brown, H. Bellerjeau, C. Smith, C. Putsche, E. Mariasse, M. Sobel. Third row: V. Horsfield, A. Gikas, R. Reav, P. Rauer, A. Gulick, M. Sutton, F. Xeorg, S. Baroff, B. Smith. OVERTURE for Senior Play. P.H.S. ORCHESTRA The orchestra played popular music as well as standard classical selections. Under Mr. Brown's direction, the group played for che Senior Play and an assembly program. Set the Tempo CHEERLEADERS The Cheerleaders deserve a big “Yip!” for their year’s activities. Captained by Andrea Dreyer, they have really livened up football and basketball games, not to men- tion pep rallies. Mrs. Nita Bonte sponsors this vivacious group. CHEERLEADERS First row: S. Walker, A. Dreyer. Second row: C. Crowe, M. Clark, J. Siergej, J. Davidson, J. James, B. Testut, D. Ward, L. Smith, S. Lostbourne, C. Gerdson. 99 FRESHMAN DRAMA CLUB First row: Miss Rosen, C. Smith, J. Basso, P. Miller, P. Lynch, J. Scheckman, P. Tramer, M. Hirshberg, B. Simpson. Second Row: P. Hazell, S. Patlen, A. Meeks, P. Harrington, S. Meaney, S. Samson, R. Greenwood, E. Naidorff, V. Israelsky. Third row: K, McMahon, M. O’Brien, H. Peck, L. Hayer, S: Wills, C. Rhodes, P. Her- long, M. Dilonardo, M. Becker, T. Horsfield. Fourth row: B. Jennings, O. Know- lessen Gindeny 'S.) Foley) Broox, P. Sire, L. Ziegler, S. Larew, K. Rasmussen, FRESHMAN DRAMA CLUB Directed by Miss Arlene Rosen, the Freshman confidence individually by performing skits before the Drama Club participated in various activities which group. The club also took part in the Interclass Play taught them the fundamentals of acting, dramatic Contest and planned to see a Broadway show. techniques, and stage terminology. They developed Dramatists Bring SOPHOMORE DRAMA CLUB The Sophomore Drama Club, sponsored by Robert story of political strife in a war torn country, and Arthur, offers its members a chance to learn and “The Fifteenth Candle,” the interclass play, concern- practice the fundamentals of acting and staging a ing a young girl whose father wants her to leave’ play. This year the club staged two dramas. Their school to work in a factory. The club also viewed a assembly play, ‘““When the Whirlwind Blows,” the Broadway play. SOPHOMORE DRAMA CLUB First row: Mr. Arthur, C. Farber, S. Jacob, C. Pudlin, Ge bummer Gas brotinanwe): Rosenbaum, R. Robinovitz, K. Wells. Second row: L. Flanzbaum, J. Rinn, S. Benke, J. Gillespie, P. Gilmore, B. Herzog, M. Goldrich, J. Berliner, P. Sussman. Th ird row: C. Seitman, P. Klass, Ba Gilles seeutake ee Kramer, K. Bass, P. Hum- mel, E. Manasse. Fourth row: Rowe Zacotia Sa ive cs: Doughty, M. Engelking, N. Held, C. Gindin, J. Myers, S. Baer, S. Klein. 100 JUNIOR DRAMA CLUB First row: Miss R. Kramer, P. Jiunta, M. Anderson, B. Bryan, S. Rubin, G. Spevak, E. Ross, E. Littlejohn, N. Kamery. Second row: L. Barnes, S. Biddulph, J. Far- ber, M. Etkin, B. Ingraham, J. Humphrey, D. Bley, L. Gordon, M. Cosner. Third row: A, Disbrow, H..Beller- jeau, M. Gonzalez, E. Hinkly, J. Revitch,. L. Beltrone, J. Vroom, A. Pocoroba, R. Gil- more. Fourth row: T. Foster, M. Levine, R. Levine, C. Breen, D. Crane, D. Resni- koff, B. Smith, M. Miller, D. Ward. JUNIOR DRAMA CLUB This year the Junior Drama Club under the direc- tion of Miss Rita Kramer has been kept busy with their annual assembly play. Inter Class Play Tourna- ment, and viewing Broadway shows. During their club periods. the group studied stage terms, stage personalities, and general stage techniques. Also, they Spotlight To P.H.S. Stage compared their productions with stage, radio, tele- vision, and movies. Led by their award winning president, Betty Jean Littlejohn, who says, “Perfection is the club’s model,” they are looking forward to a wonderful senior year in the Senior Drama Club. SENIOR DRAMA CLUB The Senior Drama Club, under the direction of Miss Virginia Mixer, presented ‘‘Sparkin” as its con- tribution to the Interclass Play Contest. This club acts as the leader of the other drama groups and helps SENIOR DRAMA CLUB First row: Naomi Bloom, Claire O’Connor, Harriet Robinson, Mary Ann Run- yon, Georgia Kelley, Diane Myzie, Judy McCarthy, Joan- na DeSalvo. Second row: Miss V. Mixer, Nancy Sten- gel, Carol Smith, Marietta Grygent, Betsy Ahrens, Shelia Seltzer, Danielle Di Lonardo, Angela Dellaperuti. Third row: Richard Cohen, Irwin Abramson, David Glass, Steve Scheckman, Jane Mer- ritt, Freddi Herrmann, Bar- bara Neilsen, Inge Denuell. Fourth row: Martin Sobel, Sydney Rosenberg. 101 them in their productions and activities. When they were not busy planning and coordinating the school’s drama events, the members developed their techniques in different phases of acting. This year the club had twenty-eight enthusiastic participants. 102 GIRLS' LEADERS CLUB Junior and senior girls, chosen for their leadership qualities and athletic abilities, participate in the Girls’ Leaders Club under the supervision of Mrs. Ruth B. King. These girls are assigned to gym classes where they assist the gym teacher in taking roll, handling equipment, and taking charge of occasional gym classes. OFFICIATING CLUB The Officiating Club, sponsored by Miss Audrey Joyce, is a group of capable gitls who wish to acquire the skill of refereeing all types of sports, including volleyball, basketball and softball. They attain this skill through small tests and a great deal of practice. The girls officiate in games classes, various intramural high school tournaments, and at some of the Plainfield elementary schools. President of the group is Janet Armstrong and their secretary 1s Diane Shoppe. FIRE DRILL SQUAD The members of this group go into action each time we have a fire drill. They check to make sure that all doors and windows are closed and everything is done quickly and efficiently. Under the watchful eye of Henry Banta, these cast members play an important role in our drama. GIRLS’ LEADERS First row: M. Miller, J. De Salvo, C. Foley, S. Neil, J. Bernstein, J. Funk, E. Lucas, P. Miller, D. Frederick, F. Rosa. Second row: Mrs. King, C. Cabbell, H. Sinker, M. Skucas, J. McCarthy, J. Hutchinson, C. Kleinheksel, B. Little- john, K. Stewart, S. Miller, D. Voogd. Third row: B. Goodwin, M. Grygent, M. Kersting, M. McCarthy, S. Walker, A. Dreyer, C. Good, M. Maye, E. Mann, C, Clark. Fourth row: M. Royster, E. Evans, H. Bellerjeau, H. Richter, L. Smith, J. Siergej, M. Polisson, A. Cospito, C. Genara, N. Nielson, R. Okun, A. Borowski, B. Nielsen, M. Witteman, J. Davies, I. Denuell, N. Stengel, L. Bryant. Students Participate va . A ToS dh 6 Ue. «. OFFICIATING CLUB First row: N. Mondoro, B. Aprile, P. Miller, K. Wells, M. Perna, M. Bell. Second row: T. Cerillo, C. Gerdson, S. Lostbourne, B. Bradford, S. Young, P. Jackson, J. Randall. Third row: M. James, B. Ande, M. Branch, J. Crews, D. Chandler, M. Soell. Fourth row: Miss Joyce, J. Armstrong, P. Young, J. Woodard, A. McDonald, D. Shoppe. FIRE DRILL SQUAD First row: H. Banta, A. Dreyer, R. Murray, B. Walborn, S. Miller. Second row: C. Kleinheksel, R. Conroy, R. Ley, J. Yancey, H. Hawkins, J. Anton- opoulos. Third row: W. Krystopik, H. White, S. Boice, W. Pearson, W. Nichols, R. Jennings, B. Gerber. LIBRARY COUNCIL Members of the P.H.S. Library Coun- cil serve the school by freely giving of their time to help with the library work. Members of the council give up study periods and time before and after school to check library books and do any other work the club requires. The group, spon- sored by Miss Josephine Miller, also studies various library techniques. LIBRARY COUNCIL First row: M. Kelly, G. Ehrnstrom, M. Koplowitz, K. McCarthy, J. Scheckman, N. Horner, J. Villani, D. Villani, N. Sargent, B. Simpson, K. Sheppard, J. Eodice, B. Hurdle, J. Basso, W. Wardlaw, L. Oliver. Second row: E. Pad- dock, 7 Romanchek, A. Della Peruti, B. White, M. Klaas, D. Dadd, M. Goldrich, (S Osborn, A. Neill, B. Backus, H. Sneizek, E, Owings, Dy Pace, B. Fox, J. Blandek, N. Meeks. Third row: A. Southwick, I. Shuha, C. Collings, S. Dobson, V. Horsfield, M. Moffatt, P. Hazell, D. Savage, C. Daley, L. Dicellis, B. Craig, B. Danker, J. Kugel, N. Schneller, B. Breuhaus, G. Kelley. Fourth yow: C. Judson, L, Voskamp, P. Syer, C. Warren, N. Benikosky, T Loukatos, G. Peterson, C. Coorsen, C. Abbott, T. Timpson, M. White, M. Dungee, R. Silverman. Fifth row: H. Sobel, C. Mabie, D. Hill, L. Barrian, L. Nechin, D. Surbrug, R. Surbrug, K. Baker, B. Ansel, D. Schieber, R. Dower. In Varied Activities STAGE ELECTRICIANS The Stage Electricians, engineered by Eric Nelson, have held the spotlight for all Plainfield High School events. These boys are well trained in their activity as demonstrated through their control of the lighting for dances, assemblies, talent shows, and special events. STAGE ELECTRICIANS First row: L. Crawford, G. Sandelear, W. Roberts, R. Young, J. Hesse. Second row: Mr. Nelson, J. Thurston, J. Inskeep, J. Schreyach. RED CROSS CLUB First row: M. Clawson, L. McNamara, J. Wickware, H. Waglow, P. Yorlano, R. Rhodes, C. Gillette, J. Frank, K. Sheppard. Second row: J. Jacoby, V. Clare, M. O’Brien, J. Scribner, C. Good, C. Duncan, S. Young, P. Jackson, N. Wissell. Third row: B. Danek, P. Wormley, S. Schmidt, N. Oakes, C. Cunning- ham, C. Frink, M. Regan, J. Danker. RED CROSS CLUB Among its many projects, the Red Cross Club has decorated Lion’s Hos- pital, taken over the switch board at the Red Cross Center, made Christmas boxes for the Crippled Children’s Home, or- ganized and held the Junior Red Cross Drive, made Care Packages, and helped with the Handicapped Program. The club is under the direction of Miss Margaret Clawson. 103 104 NEWS BUREAU The reporting of school events to the Plainfield Courier News is handled successfully by the News Bureau. Under the direction of Miss Alice Egan, this group keeps P.H.S, before the public by keep- ing the paper up-to-date on assem- blies and all special events except sports. VISUAL AIDS CLUB The Visual Aids Club, under the supervision of Howard Jump, acts as a school service in operat- ing much of the visual aids equip- ment which is used to supplement regular class work. The organiza- tion also affords its members the opportunity to learn how to operate such equipment. NEWS BUREAU First row: Miss A. Egan, J. Piacquadio, B. Plante, E. Ross, L. Gordon, M. Tepper, S. Jacobs, H. Fleishman. Second row: S. Baer, R. Lurie, J. Revitch, H. Robinson, D. Solomon, W. Colvin, L. Oxman. Third row: S. Rosenberg, R. Levine, N. Dern, W. Walley, J. Werlock, M. Meyer, J. Coyle. VISUAL AIDS CLUB First row: A. Lello, G. Southgate, S. Williams, R. Williams, R. Holdaway, J. Shipley, D. Schoengold, D. Bomberger. Second row: H. Jump, B. Gantert, B. Smith, P. Alai, H. Slansky, A. Carfaro, M. Tarpey, K. Wells. Third row: E. Adams, R. Rohland, P. Hannagan, A. DeCristoforo, R. Robinson, G. Bencivenga, G. Saitz, A. Hinman. Fourth row: N. Hinman, D. Brunner, L. Crawford, D. Balardo, D. Hall, A. Goodfriend, N. Ciampa, P. Wormley. We Have Clubs for Every Interest One of the most pleasant decisions we are called upon to make presents itself early in the fall. The activity program sponsored by Plainfield High School embraces a wide range of interests and offers to almost every student a chance to participate in an informal activity in correlation with his outside interests and hobbies. Ranging from Recreational Games Club to Old Testament Club, from Boys’ Cooking to Creative Writing, a well planned and sponsored activity is presented to meet every interest and enthusiasm. OLD TESTAMENT provides modern answers. Mr. George W. Lewis of the Temperance League addressing Miss Hageman’s Old Testament Club. BATTER UP! Mike Bucciero, Dom Dessino, and Tom Gottlick. SCIENCE Projects Club seeks solution. 105 Among the clubs, which engage approximately 75% of our students on Wednesday and Friday, we have the following: Members of the Photography Club, supervised by George Huettl, use their club period to discuss photographic techniques and show slides taken by participants. Pictures for the Milestone and Entree have been taken by this snappy group. Putting into practical application their knowledge of fancy embroidery, needlepoint, and knitting keeps the Sewing and Needlepoint Club in stitches. Miss Lina Galushko sponsors this group, which has made among other articles argyle socks, jumpers, and blouses. The Social Dancing Club is a popular choice for our underclassmen. Under the co-sponsorship of Mrs. Nita Bonte and Cortlandt Kauffman, members are taught the basic steps to such dances as the samba, fox trot, jitterbug, rhumba, and tango. Club periods whirl by for these freshmen. The Hunting and Fishing Club attracts many of our sport enthusiasts. Clarence Andrews supervises these interested members, who learn and discuss various skills pertaining to the two sports. Armed with bowl, batter, and recipe, the Boys’ Cooking Club takes over the home economics toom on Wednesdays. Mrs. Emma de Versterre helps these prospective chefs whip up some of their favorite dishes. The purpose of the Track Club is to teach its members the fundamental skills in this activity. Prospective members of varsity track team, who are chosen from this group, are kept on the run by adviser Marshall Brown. The meditative members of Edwin Faust’s Chess Club participated in the Union-County Interscholastic Chess League. A chess tournament highlighted the club’s activities, the winner of which received a trophy in honor of Dr. Levitz, a former chess enthusiast. The Future Nursing Club, under the direction of Miss Sobolak, has taken a trip to Newark Beth Israel Hospital, where they saw the operating room, as well as the maternity and pediatric wards. Club participants have heard speakers from the Cancer Society, Navy Medical Corps, and they have seen movies on the subject of nursing. 106 That gavel banging every Friday morning belongs to Edmond Lonsky, sponsor of the Debating Club. Par- ticipants in this activity learn to organize their thoughts and present a cogent argument pro or con on any question. In this way they also learn to evaluate one another’s speeches. THE WORLD we live in. World Friendship Club maps plans. WALTER CHERSACK, President of Somerset Bowmen, demonstrates for Hunting and Fishing Club. ¢Cémo esta Vd.? These are very familiar words to Miss Rose Franco and her Spanish Club. Students demonstrating an interest in Spanish take over dur- ing club period with original crossword puzzles and games in this language. A performance put on by the Puerto Rican students entertained the other club members. ¢Comprende Vd? Experts in the fields of cosmetics, designing, and hair stlying interest members of the Fashions and Personality Club. The girls welcome any advice or suggestions offered by these speakers. This neat group, sponsored by Mrs, Philomena Garretson, exchanges ideas in discussion concerning the essentials of good-grooming. Student leaders and committees assist in planning the weekly programs of the Old Testament Club. In addition to the presentation of Bible stories, the club’s activities include occasional speakers, slides, and movies. Miss Elizabeth Hageman is faculty adviser. The Twirling Club is open to all girls who enjoy this activity, giving them an opportunity to improve their techniques. Members of the twirling squad are chosen from this club, which is kept spinning by Mrs. Elizabeth Persinger. That click, click, click, is the Business Machines Club in action. Under the supervision of Mrs. Ruth Wryer, students participating in this course advance themselves in their class work. In addition, the members also learn the fundamentals in operating all seven machines this club includes. Members of the Football Club practice plays in order to develop the skills of this sport. They are shown films of previous games and discuss all facets of football. Abe Smith helps the group carry the ball. The Future Teachers Club, led by Miss Marie Maurel, gives interested students an insight into the problems and rewards of a teaching career. This year our instructors-to-be enjoyed three speakers and planned a trip to Montclair State Teachers College. _ The purpose of the World Friendship Club is to acquaint members with people of foreign countries and their diverse ways of life. Directed by Miss Geraldine Cooley, members of the club viewed slides of distant lands, corresponded with pen pals, and enjoyed speeches by foreign students. Recreational Games Club, sponsored by Miss Florence Firth, was organized at students’ request. Members of this club engage in such games as checkers, monopoly, cards, and chess. The group’s activities were highlighted this year by a canasta tournament. WHAT DEVELOPS? Photography Club enlarges its skills. Participants in the Creative Writing Club work individually during activity period to acquire and improve writing skills. Supervised by faculty adviser Lance Jeffers, the group formed a workship which met every Thursday to discuss work out of club, including drama, poetry, and stories. To provide interested students with an opportunity to work on various research projects is the purpose of the Science Research Club. Arthur W. Smith advised this organization, which took several trips, including one to Newark Museum and one to Rutgers University. Membership in Miss Pratt’s French Club is avail- able to all second and third year French students. Club members study French customs in addition to staging plays, organizing games, and singing French songs. SEEKING INSPIRATION: Mr. Jeffers’s Creative Writ- ing Club. GETTING the last word? Debating Club discusses burn- ing issues. To study various aspects of school journalism and become part of the Evtree staff is the aim of all Entree Club members. In preparation for this goal, John Simpson drills his interested participants in writing news stories, assembling features, and learn- ing the art of reporting. Members of the Sports Appreciation Club occupied themselves during activity period by viewing movies pertaining to athletics and discussing the many sides of sports of college, high school, and profes- sional levels. The boys also appreciated their sponsor, Eugene Hubka. The Typing Club, guided by Mrs. Adella Wother- spoon, is chiefly concerned in self-improvement. Individuals work on letters, homework, or personal material during the club period. Sketch Club attracts many of our talented students. Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Elizabeth Geiss, club members dabble in pastels, water colors, pencils, and sketch still life and real figures. Sponsored by Herr Closs, students interested in German culture and life find satisfaction in the German Club. Members enjoy learning games native to this country and communicating with German students. Edward Burns's Swimming Club made a big splash in the pool on Friday mornings. These peppy boys, mostly freshmen, enjoyed in this club a recreational outlet for their energy. To become proficient enough in the Morse code to acquire their Ham license is the goal of members of the Radio Club. Kept on their toes by adviser John Pearson, the boys anticipate broadcasting over their own school radio station. Fifty-one clubs gave us opportunities to add zest to our school days and enrich our lives. 107 Familiar Scenes “KEEP STIRRING!” Mrs. deVersterre and girls practice culinary art. LOOKING toward the future: Diane Barrek, Carol Van Sant, and Carol Jean Kleiner. SHAPE of things to come: Mr. Whitehead guides ALL TYPES: Mrs. Wotherspoon trains com- boys in metal work. petent secretaries. WHERE will the students of 57 be? Pat Coulter and Naomi Bloom cherish hopes. 108 of Daily Drama “THE BEST laid plans of mice and men . . .” OUR best course. “KEEP IT up, girls!” MRS. McCONNELL appraises our creative de- signs. WHAT CAREER for me? Davida Solomon ponders a decision. 109 BARGAIN COUNTER? Mr. Kauffman’s chemistry class prepares GEORGE VAN SISE_ demon- for experiment. strates planetarium in Mr. Jump’s general science class. “ 2 HANDY GIRLS to have around: Mr. Schultz instructs A BUNCH of young “sew and sews.” woodwork class. PRACTICING for the rush 110 Miss Galushko guides dressmaking class. hour? Coach Smith’s boys stretch muscles. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL , First Row: R. Goldman, J. Nevius, J. Coyle, G. DeMatteo, G. Sandilier, C. Stybel, R. USPC IER OE as Co Ss SO a Commune, J. Sheryl, D. Folk, J. Street, M. Alston. Second Row: G. Bushman, O. Brinson, R. Powell, W. Goldberg, B. Harris, B. DeVal, L. Merrill, A. Zelt, J. Good, J. Tumalo, D. Leiter. Third Row: A. Lippitt, G. Taylor, D. Belardo, G. Reck, J. Plum, H. Johnson, S. Taylor, F. Maidsley, R. Crawley, E. Martin, R. Black. The Plainfield High gridiron men in scarlet, under the skillful coaching of Mr. Abe Smith, ended their 8 season with seven wins, one loss. The city champion- Grid Team Posts ship again went to Plainfield, and the Queen-City eleven was rated second in the state by the New Jersey Interscholastic Association. 1-1 -1 Record Barringer 7 Plainfield 13 In their opening encounter the Smithmen got off to a slow start, but in the third quarter Dom Dessino, Plainfield’s strong-man, charged through the Barrin- ger line and continued to play in high gear to score twice. Bob Testut converted for the extra point, and Barringer went down to defeat at the Newark City Stadium. Columbia 6 Plainfield 13 Plainfield’s gridmen romped home with another lucky ‘13’ after facing up to the Columbia High School eleven. The Cards scored both TD’s in the third quarter with quarterback ‘Buster’ Edwards carrying the ball on the first score, and halfback Dom Dessino making a line drive for the second score. Again Bob Testut made good the extra point. DOM DESSIN' MEL FOLK JAMES STEPP JAMES CAULFIELD Robert Venezia WALT KRYSTOPIK 11Z First Row: D. Dessino, B. Slover, B. Anderson, J. Palmer, A. Edwards, T. Smith, W. Krystopek, R. Venezia, R. Guezda, M. Folk. Second Row: Coach N. Crisicos, A. Mazet, G. Martino, R. Testut, J. Winkler, R. Jennings, J. Woodbridge 0 Plainfield 20 The still undefeated Cardinas trounced the visiting Woodbridge Barons twenty to nothing and continued on their way unbeaten and unbowed. The first TD was credited to halfback Mel Folk, and kicking the extra point was Tom Butts. In the second play quater- back “‘Buster’’ Edwards hurled a long pass to Dom Dessino and the lead went forward. Halfback Jim Fania intercepted a pass successfully and scored again. Perth Amboy 6 Plainfield 30 Continuing on a winning streak, the P.H.S. varsity overwhelmed the Perth Amboy Panthers and charged to an impressive victory. Scoring were Dom Dessino, with two TD’s, and Bob Testut, Mel Folk, and Joe Harris with one TD apiece. Leonard DiDario con- verted the extra point. Asbury Park 14 Plainfield 14 It was “‘even-Stephen’” when the whistle blew end- ing the game at the shore stadium. Making touch- downs were ‘Buster’ Edwards and Dom Dessino. Tom Butts kicked for the two extra points. However, the Blue Bishops managed to hold the line, and the game ended in a tie. J.V. FOOTBALL First Row: C. Blair, A. Grimes, C. Betone, L. DiDario, J. Turi, B. Bower, H. Wilson, B. Jacobson, T. Tierno. Second Row: Coach Crisicos, R. Lamour, S$. Longo, F. Podinker, R. Cox, M. Kunzman, C. Frisco, R. Young, G. Denlicker, J. Harris, Coach Hubka. Third Row: J. Lee, K. Tanks, J. Slinger, B. Lynch, N. MacLoon, T. McCreesh, S. Riviles, D. CATCH ME... sino sweeps end. Hard, R. Baltigello. Caulfield, A. Merola, B. Jenkins, J. Fania, Coach Hubka, Coach A. Smith. Third Row: B. Roach, D. Burrison, T. Butts, R. Clark, J. Stepp, P. Liske, B. Nichols, H. Cabbell, H. White, J. Donnelly, D. Witchowski, L. Newman. Thomas Jefferson 6 Plainfield 13 The Plainfield varsity moved forward to victory again when they overcame their oponents from Elizabeth. Scoring were Dom Dessino and Tom Butts with a touchdown apiece. A strong defense proved a valuable asset in this win. North Plainfield High School 0 Plainfield 23 The Plainfield Redmen vanquished their friendly enemies from across the brook in a muddy encounter November 3rd, making it six winning games for the Cards. Carrying the ball across the line for a score were ‘Buster’ Edwards, Dom Dessino, and Earl Palmer, backfielder. Union 18 Plainfield 13 The day of reckoning came for the stalwart Plain- field eleven on November 10 when they tangled with the Union High School Farmers. This was the only loss of the season for the Cards. However, the fine passing by “‘Buster’’ Edwards and the receiving by Tom Butts, end, and Ray Clark will long be remembered. Westfield 6 Plainfield 19 The traditional Thanksgiving Day rivalry between Westfield and Plainfield ended in victory for the Cardinals. Carrying the ball across the line for a TD were Mel Folk, Dom Dessino, and Bob Testut. if you can! Dom Des- Card Quintet Nets Eleven Victories Coach William Brann brought the Plainfield High cagers to a successful season of 11 wins and 7 losses. Six-foot-plus players ‘such as Bi ll Long and Jerry O’Keefe proved essential to this year’s season. Fine ball handling on the part of Tom Coyne and Jim Shrager contributed to the victories. The team got off to a slow start but ended the old year by winning three games; the Cards topped Linden, New Brunswick, and Thomas Jefferson. We were one of the only two teams which beat Thomas Jefferson. Fred Roach, Cas Czeluscinski, Peter Liske, Richard Conroy, and Brian McKinney rounded out the Plainfield basketball machine. In the exciting city championships Plainfield clinched the decisive third game played at neutral South Plainfield Gym. The Canucks were beaten by the Cards who came from behind in the last quarter by a score of 65-57. Next year’s outlook is bright as Fred Roach, Jim Shrager, Ed Cislo, and Peter Liske have profited greatly by playing ball on the same team with stand- outs such as Bill Long, Jerry O'Keeffe, and Tom Coyne. Other boys making last appearances for Plain- field on the basketball courts are: Richard Conroy, Brian McKinney, Cas Czeluscinski, and Scott Boice. VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to right: R. Conroy, T. Coyne, B. McKinney, E. Cislo, B. Long, J. O’Keeffe, C. Czeluscinski, S. Boige, J. Shrager, Coach Wilber F. Brann. J.V. BASKETBALL AIR BATTLE: Bill Long outjumps . Coach N. Chriscos. Left to right: R. Comi, R. Schwartz, N. Harold, J. Hines, D. nent 8 esta ed hd a Streeton, H. Johnson, J. Nadler, R. Tarby, W. Baldino, J. Nevins. : BET ON THE LONG SHOT: Long practices foul shot. STRAIGHT AIM: Coyne poised for set shot. EAS YL ALY ic. be TIP-TOP PLAY: Long scores two. O’Keefe perfects lay- 115 Male Mermen Splash to AHEAD WITH RED: Ed Townley does butterfly. TOUCH AND GO: Regis Lippert and Ralph Lee prepare to take off as Dick Cohen comes in. THE SPRINTING ACE: Norm Brown waits for the CHAMPIONSHIP FORM: Ted gun. Smith gets set for back dive. WHAT WAS MY TIME : COACH? Marshall Macofsky preps for next race. Successful Season VARSITY SWIMMING First Row: W. Lynch, A. Gartenburg, M. Miller, M. D. Miller, H. Wilson. Second Row: R. Nichols, I. Bloom, J. Nagengast, E. Townley, R. Duncan, J. Boynton, J. Rosenbaum. Third Row: T. Smith, M. Stonehill, R. Cohen, R. Lippert, N. Brown, I. Abramson, M. Macofsky, R. Lee. Coach Victor Liske, in his twenty-third season, commanded the mermen to their twenty-third con- secutive winning year. In dual meet competition the swimmers beat eight teams and lost to only three. In the Union County meet Card swimmers placed in seven of nine events, but were edged out of second place in the county by Pingry—the difference being 1 point. In the dive P.H.S. won the 1 and 2 places as Roy Nichols and senior Ted Smith came through. The other championship was captured by Marshall Macofsky, who retained his title in the 150-yard individual medley. Norm Brown copped second in the 50-yard freestyle and Ralph Lee took fourth in the same event; Ed Townley placed in the 100-yard breast stroke. In the state meet the Cards bettered their position by two places, coming in fourth. R. Nichols was third diver in the state, R. Lee placed in the 50 freestyle, as did M. Macofsky in the 100-yard breast stroke. The climax came when the relay team of John Legat, Ed Townley, Marshall Macofsky, and Norm Brown swam record breaking time to take second place in the state. The relay team of Miller, Lee, Gartenburg, and Brown, took third in the 200-yard freestyle. Seniors swimming for last time for P.H.S. are: Ted Smith, Mike Stonehill, Dick Cohen, Regis Lip- pert, Norm Brown, Irwin Abramson, Marshall Macofsky, Ralph Lee, and Ed Townley. “SAY UNCLE!” Mike Troiano and Mike Groov- er vie for position. “YOURE PULLING MY LEG”: Jack Horner and Tony Wood test their skills. Wrestlers Have Best Season The wrestling team for the 1956-57 season at P.H.S. came to a brilliant conclusion under the capable direction of Coach Abe Smith and his assist- ants Harold Rosenberg and Robert Bach. The final score for the home team was 9 wins and 3 losses. Mike Troiano, wrestling in the 135-pound class, achieved distinction by annexing both the District and State Championships. Those competing in regular competition were Mike Troiano, this year’s star grappler, with Mike Groover getting honorable mention. Others participating were Robert Grey, 106 pounds; Mike Groover, 114 First Row: Coach A. Smith, A. Wood, A. Leibowitz, J. Horner, M. Groover, M. Triano, R. Clash, R. Grey. Second Row: M. Glass, R. DeCamp, D. Hard, W. Bareford, R. pounds; Joe Turi, 122 pounds; Stan Christman, 129 pounds; Jack Horner, 147 pounds; Bill Dunn, 156 pounds; Jim Donnelly, 167 pounds; and Alan Leibo- witz, heavyweight. Competing for the last time were seniors Mike Groover, Mike Troiano, and Alan Leibowitz. With the return of a major portion of this yeat’s team as a nucleus, prospects for the next season are more than promising. Coach Smith will pin his hopes on mat men Phil Alpert, Bill Bareford, Bill Bauer, Gino DeMattio, John Nevious, Robert Cox, and Robert Zagoria. Dunn, J. Donnelly, R. Cox, S. Christmas. Third Row: R. Larmour, P. Alpert, D. Zasslow, B. Bauer, H. Clash, R. Zagoria, G. Van Cise. Fourth Row: J. Turi, G. DeMatteo, J. Nevious, J. Coyle, S. DeMatteo, L. Turi, T. Trautwein. Tennis Team Wins 16 The tennis team, piloted by Arthur E. Smith, won sixteen matches and lost three. The team was second only to undefeated Westfiled in the Union-Middlesex invitation tournaments. Bruce Whitcomb played fine tennis against Westfield’s Terry Bently, whom he defeated once and lost to once. The doubles team of Haight and Whitcomb defeated the outstanding Westfield team. The honor athlete selected in tennis is David Haight, who played number one singles. The 1957 season looks very bright with the nucleus composed of Andy Mclver, Roger Shwartz, James Shrager, Peter Saidel, and Bill Walley. “MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY.” David Haight and Bruce Whitcomb after a match. TENNIS TEAM First Row: S. Werlock, D. Doyld, J. Shapiro, R. Gart- ner, T. Hopta, J. Srager, D. Haight, A. McIver, B. Smith, P. Saidel, R. Run- yon. Second Row: B. Whitcomb, T. Tompkins, R. Schwarty, N. Mendell, Art Smith, Coach. VARSITY BASEBALL First Row: N. Fowler, T. Grifa, B. Walley, B. Waugh, B. Woodruff, J. Yancy, B. Murrey. Second Row: J. Liddy, The 1956 Cardinal diamondmen concluded their season with six wins and ten losses. After winning the first four out of five games, the Cards slacked off and won only two more games for the season; one of these wins was over Sacred Heart in the Union County District Championships. Joe Tufaro, Tom Grifa, Bob Waugh, Paul Rygiel, and Norm Fowler held down the infield positions ; the outer gardens were patrolled by Joe Wright, Bill Walley, Joe Yancey, and Howard Runyon. Dan Costanzo and Gerome Gard handled the receiving chores, and on the mound were Mike Mansolino, Bob CHUCK IT HERE: Joe Tufaro anticipates play. Coach; J. Wright, P. Ryguil, J. Gard, A. Riddick, B. Selfridge, T. Frank, S. Boice, M. Mansolino. Waugh, Al Riddick, and Scott Boice. The best game of the season came against St. Mary’s of Elizabeth as Bob Waugh and Al Riddick combined pitching forces and shut out the visitors 13-0: Coach Liddy says that the team next year will be as good 4s the pitchers are. ‘Baseball players making last appearances for Plain- field are: Bob Waugh, Paul Rygiel, Gerome Gard, Mike Mansolino, Norm Fowler, Tom Grifa, Joe Wright, Bob Wooduff, and Dan Costanzo. Dan Cos- tanzo’s name was placed on the honor plaque. Six Wins Feature BASEBALL RESULTS BES. enter 13 Sta Matyisiomey aves eee 0 PASS ea ane 3 Ei Side ja cae 2 PERS Srnec 3 Son Soooancaocsoeoc 2 PAS aes oeeee 11 Bounds BL00 kare 9 PAHS) oy eee 4 Sacred) Heartere ene ee 3 Pe Se Aer 8 Regional eee eee 12 PIES cere 0 Perth: Amboy 38) a.sreere 9 PSiee ee 1 Rahway.stc) ee Coen 3 PES aes ee 1 Woodbrid scammers 4 PAS ere 4 Lindén'. 3) se ee eee 1 PS eee 2 New Brunswick .......... 3 PUES Shae eee 5 INiP ES 30 en nee ee L PAHS eae ee 0 Wiesthieldanen acme Ritactoe 2 PIE Sire eee 3 IN PAE Sse eee eA PHS nee 4 sthomasiEdisonuee eee 8 PEAS soe ee 2 IN. P7HCS 2 a ee eee 1, ass 120 C'MON, BABY, put it here: Dan Costanzo awaits pitch. BEAT IT OUT: Bill Walley charges down line. FOUL TIP: Joe Wright gets a piece of the apple. Baseball Season J.V. BASEBALL First Row: D. Miller, R. Clash, $. Giviayda, F. Dilkes, R. Bencivanga, ?, Lombardi, J. Harris, B. Wright, H. Hester. Second Row: D. Burrison, R. Goldberg, E. Weider, P. Lisko, J. Hiene, R. Burgess, N. Herold, F. Switky, F. Coretti, W. Brann, Coach. RISING STAR! Mel Folk. PEARSON pulls ahead. First Row: M. Sabino, R. Ley, R. Reisse, C. Green, M. Folk, R. Taylor, L. Gray, R. Cox, F. Palmer, S. Berkowitz. Second Row: C. Bertolocci, P. Hensinkamp, B. Apgar, H. Clark, A. Galli, A. Patillo, E. Adams, C. Marzano, D. Mc- Farland, R. Predmore, H. Ernstrom. Third Row: T. Walden, H. Sobel, E. Anderson, R. Collins, W. Resse, V. Kerrer, M. Track Team Wins The Cardinal track and field men recorded an impressive season in the athletic chronicle of Plain- field High Schol. The trackmen went undefeated in dual meet competion ; they captured the Union County track title. In the State Meet the following boys scored: Bill Reese, V. Keller, Bill Legart, and Bill Long. Long tied for first place jumping 5’ 1034” in very unfavor- able weather. Keeler, Hall, Roach, and Reese broke the 440-yard relay record at the Central Jersey Meet. Another record was set at the Penn relays in the mile relay. The team which set this record was Hall, Testut, Keller, and Legat. The honor athlete this year is Verion Keller. He is also the recipient of the Bruguiere award. “Cy” Keller performed outstandingly in the Union County meet, doing a 51.5 in the 440-yard dash, Mr. Brown, who coached Plainfield track team into third slot in the state, says next season will equal or surpass the 1956 season. ee Miller, T. McCreesh, G. Gray, P. Walls, W. Allan. Fourth Row: W. Hyles, W. Legat, D. Hall, P. Inskeep, D. Wit- chowdki, D. Deane, R. Bishop, F. Roach, R. Testut, J. Garrison, R. Jennings, Coach Brown. Fifth Row: W. Bellerjeau, R. Lenenthol, W. Farr, W. Failford, T. Butts, W. Long, D. Person, J. O'Keeffe, J. Nadler, D. Israelsky, J. DeVico, I. Abramson, R. Huss. Union County Cup The Cardinal distance men terminated their season with an impressive record of seven wins and only one loss. P lainfield defeated Union, Cranford, Thomas Jefferson, North Hunterdon, Regional, Metuchen, Rahway and Hillside. Their only loss of the season was at the hands of New Brunswick High School in a close twenty-nine to twenty-six meet. The cindermen took first place in the Central Jersey Championships and a third place in the Union County Championship to highlight their season. Junior Mike Sabino broke our school record twice on the 21 4 mile course. His best time and the new school record stands at 13:98 and 9.8 seconds. Among the seniors running for the last time this year were Al Galli Bill Legat, Davis Deane, John Fitzgerald, Andy McIver, Bob Ley, Tom Walden, Mike Groover John Baker, Bill Farr, and Steve Scheckman. Although Coach Marshall Brown is losing quite a few lettermen, next year’s season is brightened by the return of veterans Mike Sabino, Cecil Jones, Bob Clash, Ken Davis, and George Carey, to name a few. CARRY ON! Bob Testut passes baton to Bill Legat. WALKING ON AIR: Bill Roach broad jumps. CROSS COUNTRY First Row: J. Israel, M. Groover, B. Regnault, A. Mclver, Legat, C. Jones, D. Resnikov, M. Sabino. Third Row: J. Baker, R. Clash, P. Hierl, R. Vancise. Second Row: A. Manager Pearson, B. Fitzgerald, K. Davis, R. Levine, T. Galli, H. Sobel, J. Fitzgerald, G. Carey, R. DeCamp, W. Walden, J. Nadler, W. Farr, J. Hines, R. Ley, Coach Brown. GIRLS’ TENNIS In the early fall the P.HS. tennis courts hummed with activity as a group of feminine sports en- thusiasts concentrated on form and score. This year was a very success- ful season. About 125 girls went out for tennis, and 32 participated in the interclass tournament. The sponsor, Miss Marion New- son, helped advanced players as well as beginners to improve their game. GIRLS’ ARCHERY Plainfield High’s sharp shooting girls learned the fundamental skills of archery from Mrs. Ruth King. The girls who became proficient at the sport participated in tourna- ments, and the girl who scored the highest number of points through- out the season received an archery cup tokening her accomplishment. The interclass tournament is a com- petition between one skilled girl from each of the four classes. Girls with an active interest in archery were chosen by the sponsor and the four “captains” to be mem- bers of the honorary Red and Blue teams. 124 First Row: C. Clark, V. Israelski, R. Sobel, K. McCarthy, H. Fleishman, C. Brown, N. Bloom, J. Randall. Second Row: P. Coulter, A. Wilson, R. Uslan, J. Gray, B. Sheffer, M. Axam, E. LaJeunnesse, P. Debbie, P. Mason, G. Calahan, M. Sutton, A. Jolten, K. Quinn. Third Row: Miss Newson, M. Kennedy, L. VanCleef, R. Okun, P. Young, N. Oakes, J. Jacoby, N. Held, A. MacDonald, A. Davidson, C. Kleinhexel, C. Ianotta. Girls Enjoy First Row: C. Seal, H. Fleishman, J. Meyer, M. Tarpey, B. Johnson, K. Stewart, G. Sizer, M. Scruggs, J. Trumpy, B. Fox, W. Cleaver, P. Jackson, S. Young. Second Row: N. Bloom, J. Romanchek, M. Polisson, P. Feuerlein, L. Wineburgh, M. Meyer, L. Ostrowski, L. Hunter, L. Ott, N. Schneller, M. Sutton, P. Hummel, M. Riley, M. Kersting, M. Maye, H. Bellerjeau. Third Row: B. Olmstead, B. Horwitz, B. Taylor, L. Marder, N. Maas, S. Sumner, B. Ilk, A. Macdonald, M. Binns, S. Simonds, M. Regan, R. Okun, N. Held, N. Oakes, C. Judson, J. Boruch, Mrs. King. First Row: B. Ingram, B. Zukaitas, C. Adams, A. Ciampa, J. Meyer, N. Clarke, M. Tarpey, S. Young, P. Jackson, B. Johnson, J. Hahn, Mrs. Bonte. Second Row: P. Feuerlein, M. Kersting, S. Abel, M. Polisson, D. DiLonardo, N. Bloom, D. Bradbury, S. Durow, R. Okun, J. Boruch, M. A. Binns, A. MacDonald, H. Richder, C. Clark, C. Gilbert, M. Sutton. Sports Program GIRLS’ SWIMMING The highlight of the girls’ swim- ming program comes toward the end of the season when an inter- class swimming meet is held. Any girl who can swim well enough and has the desire may take part in this competition. In the spring the pool is open to all girls and Mrs. Bonte, the spon- sor, teaches the girls correct form for swimming and diving. Games such as water tag and water polo make a big hit with these under- water athletes. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mary Kersting Secretary; Mary Regan, President; Connie Clark, Vice-President; Nancy Oakes, “Treasurer. Every girl with an interest in sports is urged to join the Girls’ Athletic Association of P.H.S. The group holds two mass meetings each year. One is in the fall; the other, held in the spring, allows the girls to elect officers who meet with the sponsor, Miss Audrey Joyce, every Wednesday. The officers per- form such duties as making up a budget, organizing contests with other schools, and arranging sched- ules. This year several revisions were made in the basic constitution of the organization. The G.A.A. has arranged a point system which enables a girl to ac- cumulate enough points in any of the various sports to be eligible for an award. 125 DR. DAY HAS HIS DAY: Boosters Club honors team physician. Left to right: H. Stine, D, Lustig, Dr. Day, and H. Patterson. COURT SESSION: Coach Brann and boys talk it over. FLEET FEET: Bob Testut wins dash in Union County Meet. Seen from PAS BOOS LUE S THEY ALSO SERVE: Basketbal! man- agers John Kramer, Fred Kramer, and Ricky Rosenbaum. TOUCHDOWN: Jim Fania scores against Woodbridge. TENSE MOMENT: P.HLS. rooters are loyal. TO THE VICTORS: P.H.S. bowlers win Union County Inter- scholastic Championship. Left to right: John Ellis, Alfred Jackus, Leonard Nechin, Dave Dubeck, Otis Darrell, Larry ee IN GOOD HANDS: Dr. Day takes care of casualty, Dave Burrison. the Sidelines CHURNING FOR YOU: Mike Stonehill and Irwin Abramson practice butterfly. GIMME! Bill Long, top rebounder, in action. NICE FORMATIONS: Band and twirlers entertain be- WAITING FOR THE WHISTLE: Fans fill stands to cheer tween halves. for basketball team. The engrossing scenes of our “Years of Decision’’ Mi i S which we have tried to capture in the 1957 Mélestone emorah e cenes will help us recreate the highlights of these exciting times. When, in the dim and distant future, we chance to turn the pages of our yearbook with the sentimental yearning to recapture some of the zest and excitement of our youth, what climatic episodes of the school year 1956-57 shall reawaken the fondest memories? When some scholarly researcher, seeking to discover the customs, styles, and fads that characterize the atomic '50’s, directs his scrutiny upon the 1957 Milestone as a social document, what scenes of our drama wil l fascinate him the most? Let us unfold the chronicle which we have kept of the past school year. Here are the events which crowded the stage of our P.H.S. drama, and here, too, are a. few of the significant — and insignificant — events which were transpiring in the great drama of world affairs. SEPTEMBER: After two months of summer stock, we finally reached the P.HLS. theatre . . . There were some new faces in the show—a few new directors and a new class of players . . . The stage was a bit different— one way corridors and shiny new room number plates . .. We were now under the direction of a new set of Student Council Officers ... With the help of the band and pep assembly, the HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE: Cheerleaders Sue Walker and Andrea Dreyer set spirits blazing at pep rally for Westfield game. S.A.T. Committee introduced its campaign . . . The Democratic and Republican campaigns had also begun. OCTOBER: Old acquaintances were renewed and new acquaintances made for all S.A.T. holders at gala Fall Mixer, first social event of the school year. We rocked and rolled to Elvis Presley’s “You Ain't Nothin but a Hound Dog” . . . Freshmen received a taste of high school politics when they held their first election of class officers . . . Central New Jersey Champ Mike Sabino ran a 21 )-mile cross- country race at Warinanco Park and brought a new record to P.H.S. . . . The Wednesday and Friday Club Program began . .. Three new clubs — Creative Writing, Debating, and Science Research made their debut . . . October 18 — ‘‘Movie Studio M-G P.HLS.” was the scene of the fall talent assembly . . . Anti- Stalinist demonstrations in Hungary sparked the : beginning of a revolution. INFORMAL FUN: Guys and gals get in step at Fall NOVEMBER: Soviet troops opened an all-out Mixer. attack to crush Hungarian revolt... “The Little Dog Laughed,” a three-act comedy staged by the sen- ior class was voted tops . . . Nation’s voters made a momenteous political decision —the re-election of President Eisenhower . . . First report card tragedies were soon lost in the mad whirl of the Thanksgiving pep rally, the football victory over Westfield and the spirited Thanksgiving turkey dinner .. . The business staff launched the 1957 Milestone campaign . . . Student Council began the collection of cancelled stamps for the Piney Wood School. DECEMBER: The nation expressed its good will toward men by opening its doors to additional -Hungarian victims . . . Each homeroom undertook to adopt an underprivileged child or to buy Christmas dinner for a needy family . . . A twelve-foot tree in the front hall highlighted the school’s Christmas decoration . . . Former P.H.S. star Milt Campbell ‘“PL-PL-PLAI” Band and cheerleaders whip up our enthus- iasm at annual Pep Assembly. of 1956-1957 FAMOUS ALUMNUS: Milt Campbell, class of ’53, tells assembled students how he won decathlon championship in 1956 Olympics. won the decathlon gold medal in the Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia . . . Boys participating in sports received recognition at the sports award assem- bly. Dominick Dessino was named to the honor award plaque Tying in with the Christmas scenes, ‘Mass of Shepherds,” was presented by the French Club. We once again enjoyed the Choral Singing Assembly . . . It was also a decisive month for the seniors: Wanda Colvin was elected winner of the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award. The Mile- stone was dedicated to Mrs. Lostbourne and Miss Newson . . . Class of 1960 held their annual party, “Winter Wonderland.” “NOEL! NOEL!’ Mrs. Monez_ leads Mixed Chorus in medley of Christmas JANUARY: New scenes of the year 1957 opened with the stress and strain of the Suez Crisis .. . P.H.S. students were once again faced with the tragedy of report card day . . . (V neck sweaters are now taboo — crew neck are the craze) .. . The vocational guidance conferences assisted us in decid- ing upon a Career . Britain’s Prime Minister Anthony Eden resigned; he was replaced by Mac- millan .. . A progression of songs enlightened our tragic and decisive moments: ‘Tonight You Belong to Me,” “Cindy Oh Cindy,” and ‘Heartbreak Hotel’”’ were among the hits. FEBRUARY: Class Competition was featured in the quiz show called, ‘“You’re On Your Own”... The Inter-class Play Tournament was won by the Sophomore Drama Club for its performance of “The Fifteenth Candle.’’ Estelle Manasse and Sidney Rosenberg were chosen for the best individual per- formers ... The annual P.T.A. show highlighted the Rutgers Glee Club. Proceeds went towards senior scholagships . . . Next came “Me and My Shadow,” title of the Junior-Senior dance . . . Our breathing spell came with the mid-winter vacation .. . We returned just in time to help celebrate Brotherhood Week. MARCH: The progress of our production was again evaluated with the distribution of report cards . . . Our guidance counselors were dispatched to aid prospective P.H.S. players . . . Our bowling team annexed the Union County Conference High School Bowling Championship . . . March 15, our band staged their annual concert . .. We elected Student Council officers who would guide the cast through next year’s production . . . An award assembly was held for those in the cast who distinguished them- selves in winter sports . . . The Sophs sponsored a sock hop, “Spring and Sway” . . . Calypso music was rated high. CHRISTMAS GIFT: French Club presents reverent pageant for P.H.S. yuletime program. lives. As they walked off the P.H.S. stage, the doors of the ead were opening up to them .. . June 18 — report cards were issued for the fifth and final time of the school year . . . The frolicking freshmen are now sophs . . . The joyous sophomores are lower upper classmen . . . and the juniors? Why they're sophisticated seniors! ! As the curtain is drawn on the close of the last act, many of the principal players who have completed their apprenticeship on the P.H.S. stage will now move on to a greater production — a play which will continue into the eternity of life itself. For those who are returning for next year’s production, another two months of Summer Stock is beginnin Now, as the seniors prepare for their final fling at the shore, another school year has come to an end. May the years that follow be as enjoyable and as enlightening as the school year 1956-1957. FACING REALITY: Bill Slover views re- sults of report card day. APRIL: April Fool’s Day provided many back- i ates stage jokes . . Pixie haircuts a still in style... are Eada ne area fee pacers The important thing as we approached mid-April was ve nepee: hj oe h A a) oe 8 that we were faced with important decisions prt SRAIH TILE LER COMER IN CENIES The freshmen, sophomore, and junior classes were deciding upon their leaders for the coming year .. . Our talent was once again brought to the foreground with the talent assembly. MAY: Hi-ho for the merry month of May .. Bright colored cottons, smiles, and sunshine, pervaded our stage of events . . . It was May Day for the seniors when the Hall of Fame was announced at the Senior Banquet . . . Keeping to the tune of times, the annual Choral Festival was presented on the 9th . Pastel gowns, white dinner jackets, and fragrant scents of garden flowers were all part of the setting for the Junior-Senior Prom .. . We relived our year at the Review 1956-57 assembly . . . The memorial Day assembly added a solemn note to the month. JUNE: The struggle of cramming for final exams came at last ... A week later it was all over . The seniors received their academic awards . , . On June 17 P.H.S. staged the outstanding event of the year — the Commencement exercises . . . For the seniors it was one of those rare moments of their “BLOW, BUGLE, BLOW”: Brian Smith, Director Clar- AN ELEGANT AFFAIR: Upper- ence Andrews, and J. Senshyn make-up a terrific trumpet classmen stepped into high society trio. at the Junior-Senior Prom. EPILOGUE The drama is now over. Our feeling of enjoyment has been tempered by a pang of sorrow at its termina- tion. Although it has concluded and the curtain has descended, leaving us as outsiders no longer a part of the scene on stage, we feel that this drama will remain a part of us. In years to come we shall reminisce and recall to mind the four wonderful acts of our “Years of Decision.” We go forward eagerly and confidently to assume new roles, to face new decisions. Our paths will lead us in different ways, but we are joined by common bonds forged by our years together in P.H.S. | i I i 152 1957 MILESTONE EDITORIAL STAFF EAU OT 30 CIE} face. Og Ce ae ieee 520 oe Hoke Eleanor Hirsch Maga 1100) BG OP Be Pesan pee feds Net 2 A ch ns SR Le Marietta Grygent PROLOG ADDY EGU OVA ihe Seen OMEN ER Rie RS oe Se. tS. Sp Susan Smith HET AP Ne LAT Of AeA Wasnt a eee 6 VRE 2s bcd ttc eee Maureen McCarthy LL TSS OFF GILG RRA SAA EO Ace Mls th AA Tae RE ee Davida Solomon PEAT CREA HON cp toensd Mente a Bae tec ein ht CR OR tae Naomi Bloom EACHIPYCACUIS CID Mae ey eat os James O. Berman Literary Maxine Tepper, Marjorie Meyer, Barbara Simms, Lorna Gordon, Barbara Baroff, Ann Ciampa, Joan Coyle, Pat Coulter, Barbara Doughty, Mary Engelking, Hilda Fleishman, Terrill Foster, Betsy Horwitz, Doris Huppert, Janet James, Angela Leap, Ruth Lurie, Martin Lustig, Harriet Madresh, Anita Marcus, Sandra Marston, Donald Messler, Sue Miller, Barbara Patlen, Sandra Rappaport, Harriet Robinson, Mary Ann Runyon. Art Editor, Elinor Babb, Diane Belkin, Debbie Burrison, Sue Durow, Connie Good, Doris Herbst, Janet James, Liz Marder, Donna McNeely, Leslie Smith. Sports Editors, Danielle DiLonardo, Marshali Macofsky; Irwin Abramson, Barry Ansel, William Legat, Martin Lustig, Jon Rosenbaum, William Walley. Typing Editor, Mary Kersting; Mary Flatley, Dolores Fotia, Nancy Johnson, Beth MacDougall, Barbara McShea, Mary Polisson, Ruth Sargent, Gail Spevack. BUSINESS STAFF Business Mang 207 ves sates holga 8S Osos Se ee Linda Schapiro SADSCHIPHORS GHEUTT DT Ale ot Ace: MRE sides Seed ae cei ee Joel Kramer PAY ONS CDAITICN Eas rey eo ee Harriet Madresh, Barbara Testut EGC y AG UISETS, aa Miss Frances Lord, George Dixon Staff Eunice Apgar, Sandra Baer, Cynthia Barlow, Karen Bass, Judy Berliner, Mary Ann Binns, Sandra DiNuzzio, Corinne Farber, Susan Fickett, Linda Flanzbaum, Jane Frank, Patricia Haynsworth, Pat Hickey, Barbara Jeremiason, Arlene Lurie, Edward Lynch, Nancy Mass, Margery MacKenzie, Helen Mannion, Carol Miller, Lorraine Ostrowski, Judy Pinn, Carol Proctor, Carol Ann Pudlin, Nancy Quelly, Londa Read, Ruth Robinowitz, Elyse Ross, Claire Seitman, James Shrager, Jennylind Stites, Diana Ward, Barbara Walley, Eleanor Warren, Dorothy Westcott. CREDITS We thank George Huettl, sponsor of the Photography Club, and Dick Rohland, George Saitz, and club members for their assistance. J) Ea) ie 7) Ko) Se 2) ss oy Se SE ES ESE PSE Oe er Se SE eS Mr. and Mrs. John E. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. K. Apgar Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Barlow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Belkin Mr. and Mrs. David Berliner Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burner Mr. and Mrs. David Chernus Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ciampa Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cohen Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Deane Mr. and Mrs. Michael DiNuzzo Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dreyer Miss Alice Egan Mr. and Mrs. Jack Etkin Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fickett Mr. and Mrs. Aaron A. Flanzbaum Mrs. M. Flatley Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Fleishman Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Frank Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Gantert Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gartner Mr. and Mrs. H. Glick Mr. and Mrs. C. Greismeyer Mr. and Mrs. George |. Hahn Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenneth Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hard Mr. and Mrs. Perry B. Haynsworth Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Herbst Mrs. K. F. Herrman Mrs. John J. Hickey Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Holinger Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. B. lannotta Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jacob Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jacoby Mr. and Mrs. Robb W. James Mr. and Mrs. N. Jeremiason Miss Audrey H. Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. S. Klein Mr. and Mrs. Kleinhiskel Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Lambertson Mrs. R. T. Leap Dr. and Mrs. Philip Levine Mr. and Mrs. Harry Levy Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ley Mr. and Mrs. Regis B. Lippert Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Loomar oo PATRONS 134 Mr. and Mrs. F. Lostbourne Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Maas Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. MacKenzie Mr. and Mrs. David Macofsky Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Madresh Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manna Mrs. John Mannion Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius McAloon Mr. and Mrs. Harold McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Nielsen Mr, Edward Ostrowski, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William Patlen Mrs. M. Pudlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Read Mr. and Mrs, J. Robinovitz Mr. and Mrs. Jules Robinson Mr. and Mrs. John P. Romer Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs, Harold M. Ross Mr. and Mrs. George Schapiro Mr. Morris Schapiro Mr. and Mrs. David Scheckman Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Seitman Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Selfridge Mrs. Paul Seltzer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shula Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Douglass S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jack Solomon Mrs. A, N. Stites Mr. George R. Strub Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Stuiber Mrs. Dorothy Sturtevant Mr. and Mrs. Eustace Syms Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Tepper Mrs. Ruth E. Testut Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Van Reekum Mr. and Mrs. A, R. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Miron M, Walley Mr. Gerald A. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Warren Mrs. and Mrs. John Westcott Miss Marie Whelan Mr. and Mrs. H. Wieder Mr. and Mrs, Harold W. Wilson Mr. and Mrs, Michael Wood Mrs. M. S. Wood Mr. and Mrs. F. H. 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Steamship Tickets — Airline Tickets Cruises and Tours THE CAROLI TRAVEL BUREAU 123 North Avenue Plainfield, New Jersey JOHN C. APGAR, Owner PLainfield 6-2613 PL 6-6095-6 TINY TOTS Children’s Department Store 236 West Front Street Plainfield, New Jersey -_ SINGER SEWING CENTER 125 West Front Street Plainfield, N. J. Sales - Service - Sewing Courses PLainfield 4-9500 Compliments of THOMAS FURNITURE CO. 226 Park Ave. Plainfield, N. J. PLainfield 5-5600-1 PL 6-6695 Free Delivery BELVIDERE PHARMACY S. Swerdloff, R.Ph. Drugs - Prescriptions Cosmetics 1101 South Avenue At Netherwood R.R. Station KURTZMAN’S For Better Furs 200 Watchung Avenue PLainfield 6-1935 See sewer sro eee se eee eo erm oreo e em ewe wt eww ree = THE COFFEE SHOP Luncheonette Featuring the Best Coffee in Town Also Hot and Cold Sandwiches 26 Watchung Avenue Plainfield Radio Television MERLE RADIO CO. Auto Radio 110 East Seventh Street Plainfield, New Jersey PLainfield 6-3544 ROLLERSON-HAHR General Contractors 432 West 2nd Street PLainfield 6-5115 PL 6-5291 PARK AVENUE TEA ROOM Lunch - Supper - Snacks 625 Park Avenue Plainfield, N. J. DAVID M. ACKEN, Prop. tiie ewer ew or eew eo ee: eee oo oo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo Compliments of GRUNING’S 205 East Fifth Street ARS aiaaaane tel tyy Mynx; ; UM, NI ma ere WORE has Ne ew Jersey since 192 g U mamaceTTER F FURNITURE = INFIELp NEW erste pLA SOOO OOOO @ Appliances @ Carpeting @ Furniture 70 Years of Footwear Service to the Community VAN ARSDALE’S Headquarters For Spalding” Footwear 137 W. Front St. Plainfield, N. J. Good Luck to the Class of 1957 Zuality Printing... 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