Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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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

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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

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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