Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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HENRY H. BANTA JOSEPH E. PASSARELLA Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant JEAN FRANCIS Vice-Principal WARREN H. HELD Principal We did not regard our principal, Warren Held and his fellow adminis- trators merely as a team of remote powers working mysteriously behind the scenes, but rather as a dedicated group of people who worked continuously to keep Plainfield High operating at its highest standards. We remember Mr. Held for his never-ending endeavors to make P.H.S, the best school possible and for his friendly, personal interest in each of us. His warm personality and his devotion to our school have given Mr. Held a lasting place in our memories. In the one year that she has been with us as vicesprincipal, Doctor Francis has ingratiated herself with students and faculty alike. To our two assistant administrators, Mr. Banta and Mr. Passarella, we offer our thanks for the special efforts they have put forth in helping to make P.H.S. a smooth-running organization. PONDERING A DECISION-Daily administrative conferences are behind the smooth operations of P.H.S. which we take so for granted.

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ROSS M. GILL Superintendent of Schools Administration Makes Possible Our Educational Oppor1'uni+ies CLAYTON R. BROWER VICTOR J. PODESTA Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Commencement exercises will culminate our thirteen years in the Plainfield public schools. We have taken for granted the school system which has served and nurtured us so well. It is proper now that we pause to express our gratitude. Our city's concern for our welfare has been entrusted to the Board of Education. Their foresight, judgment, and unselhsh devotion are demonstrated by the educational opportunities we have had. Although we have had limited direct contact with Dr. Gill and his assistants, we are aware that their able administration makes possible the smooth functioning of the entire school system. Their planning and supervision have been behind our steady progress toward educational goals. We hope that we shall prove ourselves worthy of the efforts that have been expended in our behalf. MAPPING OUR FUTURE..'1'1-le Bgafd of Edu. presidentg W. T. Larew, presidentg Daniel Eisen- cation considers plans for our expanding school efg- Standing: George P- Kinsey, Rifhafd Population, Seated: Melvin Rozene, vice. F. Clash, Superintendent Gill, and Dillman B. Cole, secretary-business manager. 6 1 r

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, Y , 7,3 FINDING THE ANSWER-Carol Cun- ningham seeks the help of her counselor, Mrs. Nellie P. Hastings. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT One of the busy spots in the school is the Guidance Office where the offices of the Eve counselors are located. Pupils come to their counselors to discuss the selection of their subjects, progress in their present courses, their future educational and vocational plans, their test results, and any problems which may be troubling them. Parents and college representatives are frequent visitors. Employers maintain continuous contact with the Placement Counselor. In these offices are kept many college catalogues, scholarship announcements, a file of vocational information, and many reference books. To help each pupil to discover and use his ability, to aid him in establishing his goals and reaching them, and to assist him in solving his problems-these are the objectives of the Guidance Department. of ie, . ..f 'fwL . if Left to rigbzz Eugene I-lubka, Eleanor C. Henderson, William V. Sette, Nellie P. Hastings, john J. Sierge, placement counselorg jean Francis, vice-principal. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION-Junior Salvatore Carfaro and Counselor William V. Sette consider which courses to schedule.