Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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Thank You! = A. HAMILTON OTTO, Class Adviser The senior class wishes to express its sincere appreciation of the help given and interest shown in its activities by Mr. A. H. Otto. In his capacity as class adviser, he has had to contend with problems and situations which, at times, made demands upon his patience; but his never-failing guidance and advice have prevailed to our benefit. We hope that he will continue to guide our successors in the same way; we know that they will appreciate him. ua!

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MR. WARREN H. HELD, Principal Principal's Message for the 1959 Milestone We have a proud history as a four-year school. Thousands of our graduates can be found in all parts of the world, in all types of professions and occupa- tions, contributing to the needs and to the advance- ment of the human race. We are proud of their achievements and proud of the fact that our alumni come from every kind of social, economic, racial and religious background. We are proud of you, more than 2000 of you, who have made up our student body this year. You have 10 already achieved in many areas. You have produced champions in academic areas as well as in athletics, music, drama, publications and other activities. P.H.S. will continue in its proud history. As a three- year senior high school, there can be still more oppor- tunity for achievement. With our long history of achievement, our excellent faculty, our strong school spirit and the facilities which our community provides for us, there is every prospect that we shall continue to break records, to produce champions, and to send good men and women out into the world.

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: GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Left to right: John J. Sierge, placement counselor: Eugene Hubka, Jean Francis, vice-principal: Eleanor C. Henderson, Nellie P. Hastings, William V. Sette. A Road Map to the Future PLANNING FOR’ THE FUTURE — Mrs. Eleanor Henderson discusses the future with Barbara Welles, one of the many girls who come to her Office every day. 12 Even before we enter Plainfield High School, our counselors meet with us to help plan our four-year high school education. Not only do they plan a schedule which fits our abilities, but they also take our future plans and interests into consideration. After we have entered Plainfield High School, our counselors help us with any personal problems that might arise, in addition to any of our scholastic problems. College-bound students find that the Guidance Department is a most necessary element, helping the students to select colleges best suited to their special interests and abilities. The non-college students find it equally helpful in their special problems. The job of the Placement Counselor is to find part-time jobs for students and to help them find full-time jobs after gradu- ation. As a result of the combined efforts of the entire Guidance Office, the P.H.S. graduates find them- selves adequately prepared for the business world and colleges of their choice. WHICH COLLEGE FOR ME? — Counselor Eugene Hubka tries to help Bobby Marcus answer a most important future question.