Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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| BEL Studded with Success — Baga yUPPrrLeaeee CEERT VEEL TET ERY Pee oe) 2 et all 1 A ae | ivi oak ee See v Our respect, influence, and superiority neared their culmina- tion when our junior year began and, at last, we were launched as upperclassmen. Our guidance counsellors were bringing future days to our attention in the form of planning for college and the future. The twins, Attilio and Julius Chiappa, held the two top class offices while Felicia Pfister acted as secretary and Nancy Myzie took care of our finances. y LAY NOW | KNOW HOW A CHICKEN qualified us for the cherished title of ‘Senior Class.’ The months FEELS''—Robert Zmuda is caged in by sped by. Heading our Class were: Attilio Chiappa, president; Julius work. Chiappa, vice-president; Sue Daum, secretary; and Sue Dunham, treasurer. Three years of conscientious study, patience, and determination Had the return of our cardinal mascot any bearing upon the undefeated record of our football team this year? Richard Young, Student Council president, continued to maintain closer ties between the students and the faculty. The Milestone continued to be a cherished publication under the editorship of Jon Rosenbaum; and the Entree, edited by Marjorie Hirschberg, went on winning admira- tion wherever it was read. We were in a’ whirlwind of activities. The Senior play, Gramercy Ghost, ' played to a capacity audience. Scarcely had we recovered from the Junior-Senior dance, when we found ourselves at the Prom, the Senior Supper, and then graduation. P.H.S. is now a nostalgic memory. We pay tribute to Mr. A. Hamilton Otto, our dependable adviser and warm friend. We have worked to maintain and perpetuate our Alma Mater's fine reputation and in return have reaped confidence, security and knowledge. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Sue Dunham, Treas- urer; Sue Daum, Secretary; Julius Chiappa, Vice President; Attilio Chiappa, President. SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL—First row: H. Miller, ut . C. Gilbert, C. Cunningham, S. Durow, P. Sussman, TALENTED TUNESTERS —Malcolm McKay, Nile R. Predmore. Second row: E. Adams, P. Hinsen- Brown, Barry Jacobson, Roy Resnikoff, and Bill Lynch kamp, S. Riviles, E. Eustice, W. Lynch. rehearse for Talent Assembly.

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GETTING THE YULETIDE SPIRIT—Nancy Oaks, Jean Pfeiffer and Dotty Black tack on tinsel. i fs SCANNING THE STOCK—Carol Lind- strom, Woody Sobel and Nile Brown hope- fully inspect the lost and found. Seniors Record The Class of 1959 now finds itself on the brink of graduation with four full years behind, so it becomes necessary to reminisce a bit in order to discover why time seems to have slipped by so rapidly. Our first days at P.H.S. were marked by confusion, concern, and amazement, typical reactions of new entries into high school. But, aided by experienced counselling and our trusty handbooks, we were soon acclimated and settled into the regular routine. We organized the class, electing Robert Zagoria as our president, Jon Schreyach as vice-president, Catherine Crowe as treasurer, and Ellen Romer as our secretary. Our first social event, the Freshman Party, inaugurated many happy times together as a Class. Little did we realize that our cardinal mascot, which exerted great spiritual control over our destinies, was to disappear mysteriously the follow- ing summer. We had accepted the challenge of our Alma Mater some time before our first year was behind us. As Sophomores, what little feeling of unimportance we had possessed, vanished. The officers chosen to represent the Class were: David Tebbs, president; Herbert Smith, vice-president; assisted by JoAnn Cowling and Cynthia Barlow as secretary and treasurer respectively. Being well estab- lished in the school clubs and general activities by this time, we were successful in many endeavors, and the Sophomore dance was no exception. After much debate and planning, the Student Council initiated the operation ''Bring Back the Cardinal, ’ but a whole year was to pass before the success of this assignment was to be accom- plished. LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU —Jon Schreyach, Joe Bat- taglia, and Bill Thompson emulate the Nairobi Trio.

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Carol Ann Abbott Chatter-box . . . Well, | didn't say it for that! . .. passes time by bug- ging around in the car future laboratory technician. Fashions and Personality Club 1; Library Council 1,2,4. -Peter H. Adamson Just don't you worry about it'’ . .. the best days of school are the first and the last technical school technician ,.. ' Pete”. Track 2,3,4; Male Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4. Edward Earl Adams Well, I'll bel . ; peeved by silly girls and girls who think they are cute ,.. memory of sixth lunch . . . business school in evenings .. . bookkeep- ing and accounting... VEdaie Old Testament Club 1,2,3; Projection Squad 1,2,3,4; Air Raid Squad 3,4; Track 1; So- cial Dancing |. Richard Carl Ade Peeved by two-way stu- dents in one-way halls . .. recalls late night phone conversations . .. ‘It's all right! college candidate .. . electrical technology... ‘'Dick'’. Baseball 1; Social Dancing Club 1; Male Chorus 2,3; Radio Club 3,4; Recreational Committees 2. Thomas Edwin Adams It'll never happen! . . has a shadow named Bud ... familiar figure around the nurse's office... Why was the key'' forgotten? . college . . . business vec TuCK ad David J. Alpaugh The closely cropped crew- cut . . . proficient ping pong player . . . peeved by gum chewing gals and hula hoops .. . remembers Spanish class . . . Navy after high elon ... col- lege . . . writing . Daa Social Dancing 1; Creative Writing Club 2; Intramural Tennis 4. Arthur William Adams What's happening? ... enjoys progressive jazz and sketching . . . gym classes are unforgettable . . is known for his out- standing walk . . . tech- nical school . . . commer Clal artist =) Gene Indoor Track 3,4; Outdoor Track 3,4. Philip Stanley Alpert Intelligent . . . seemingly quiet, but always ready to defend his viewpoint ... a trace of New Eng- land clings to his speech . . college in the near future . . . law his chosen Held’ ah es Pais Student Council 1,2; Wrestling 2,3,4; Fire Drill Squad 3,4.