Port Jervis High School - Victor Yearbook (Port Jervis, NY)

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enior Memoirs Moore, Robert There'.r Moore and Moore from Rio. Living in the big woods of Rio has given Bob a chance to pursue his favorite sports, hunting and Eshing. After graduation he intends to study science. He has a personality which has won him many friends during his school years. We, the class of 1940, wish you the best of luck. Murray. Frances The more I ree, the less I speak. Frances is an honor student whose quiet demeanor graces the membership of Le Cercle Francais. Her exceptional talent for drawing is particularly litting, as her chosen field seems to be fashion illustrating. Best wishes for success, Fran, Naylor. Mary Another Sarah Bernhardlf' A happy-go-lucky girl with a smile for everyone is our Mary. She is Program Chairman for the French Club as well as President of the Girls' Glee Club and the Athenian Club. An active participant in public speaking and dramatics, Mary took part in the Junior Class plays of '39 and '-40. She plays the flute in our school orchestra and band and is considering taking up music fespecially vocalj for her life's work. Best of luck, Mary. We know you will succeed in your chosen field. Ng. Sun Fun A worthy Jon of Confucius. Sun, who came to us from China, lives up to his name, for he shines in all his classes. Reading is his hobby. His greatest ambition, to be an author, is likely to be accomplished as he has a wide vocabulary and a deep understanding of his fellow man. In his Junior year he was a member of the student council. Good luck, Sun. Class of 1940

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emor Memoirs McKeon, Michael Mike is a tall studious Senior who believes in the proverb, Silence is Golden. Mike's favorite sports are baseball and softballg his favorite sub- jects are Chemistry and Physics. It is believed that Mike's ambition is to become a famous chemist. Best of luck, Mike. McKinney. William I diragreef' Spike McKinney, the agitator of our class, has great plans 'for himself -a. scientist, no less. He intends to continue his education in a higher institution of learning. Although not belonging to any clubs, Spike is prominent in the Senior meetings and as a. P. J. News editorial writer. Good luck, 'Spike'. We are sure you will succeed. Meltzer. Gertrude Innocence if in own defenref' Gert is one of our quiet girls, an honor student. She is a member of the French and Shorthand Clubs and active in athletics, winning the girls' ping pong tournament as a Sophomore. Her secret ambition is to write a best sel-ler, to be called Away with the Breeze. We hope that the breeze wafts good fortune your way, Gertie! Moore. Harold Superman! As Vice-President of Room 310F, Harold has shown his capability as an executive. His sunny smile has gained him many friends in his four years with us. Best wishes for success, Harold. Class of 1940

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emor Memoirs Obermeyer. Gerald A Rio lad. Hail to the woodsman of the great metropolis, Rio. Gerald can be easily recognized by his flaming red hair and also by his rifle club letter which he so nobly earned during his high school years. We feel sure Red will go a long way in his chosen field. Pcmtley, Elizabeth The girl with the infertiozu giggle. This charming young miss can be seen walking daily up Hudson Street with her bosom pal, Lil, What is the attraction? She is an excellent member of the commercial department. Her -favorite subject is bookkeeping. With her pleasant, shining personality we are sure she will go far in the cruel Q???j business world. Good luck, Betty. Pavlich, Loretta Going to Matamomr tonight? Loretta is from Rtunsey Street but is frequently seen going over the bridge to Matamoras. She is an active member of the Drew Epworth League. Loretta has taken a commercial course with law as her favorite subject. She has high hopes of attending business school when she graduates and we know she'll achieve this if she continues her excellent work. Pavlock. Peter A Wert End Bone Crutherf' Pete has led an active school life. Besides being a very good player on the 'football and baseball teams, he has also kept his marks up. We understand Pete is going to seek higher education in a business school. The Class of '40 wishes you the best of luck, Pete. Class of 1940