Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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‘“‘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.

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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.

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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