Rahway High School - Allegarooter Yearbook (Rahway, NJ)

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EDGAR W. VAN BUSKIRK, JR. 723 W Grand Ave. Social Scientific Course Everyone did jump with fright When Eddie's motorcycle came in sight. MARGARET VANDERBECK 'FII Ross it Classlcal Course Margie has dancing eyes of green, The Iikss of which are rarely seen. Class President I, l-lame Room Vice-president 2 Latin Club I, 25 Basketball I, 2, Swimming Club 4, lciterarx Club President 4. JOYCE VANDERH-OVEN 35 Hamilton St - Secretarial Course Joyce's humor is the best we've foundg lt's been a pleasure having her around. Spanish Club l, 2, Commercial Club 4, Iohn Marshall Law Club 4, Allegarooter Staff 4 CAROLYN V. VASTANO IW W Inman Ave, Social Scientific Course Do'Iy was a member of the Junior Rid Cross: I-Icr absence from it will be the cIub's loss. Home Economics Club I, 2, 4, Vice-president 1, Iunzor Red Cross Club I, 1, 3, -1, Home Nursing Course Z RICHARD H. WACHOLZ 1433 Esterbroak Ave. Classical Course Dick's beagle hounds are his proud- est possessiong His car and Viola are nzxt in succes- Sion. Home Room Bank Representative Z, Fresh- man Football Squad I, Band I. Ep Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council, President -I, Hi- Y Treasurer 3, 4, Allegarooter Staff 4, Na- tional Honor Societv 4, American Legion Ora- torical Contest School Reoresentatne 4 ROBERT E. WAECHTER liao Mconex' Pl General Course Bcb's thoughts are in the skyg Someday he intends to fly. F'encn Club 4, Aircraft Spotters 2, 3. MARGARET J. WATSON 2lo5 St Georges Ave 5-ocial Scientit r. Margaret was a booster for the teamg At the field she was on the beam. Home Room President I, 2, Girls' Basketbull I, 2, Gifs' Baseball 2, Junior Red Cross Club 4, Boosters 4, Xarsity Chorus -1. MURIEL WESTERVELT S39 Central Ave Classical Cour--2 Scholarship, friendliness, beauty too-- Tltese are the virtues of our Moa Home Room President l, 2, Home Room Secre- tary 4, Latin Club l, 2, Swimming Club lg Literary Club 4 GEORGE G. WHITE W3 Thorn St. Social Scientific Cou r-'a Whizzer was known for his part in most sportsg His fame is well known on all basket- ball courts. Home Room President lg Basketball Squad f, Team I, 3, Co-Captain 4, Baseball Team I, 2, 3, -I, Graphic Arts Club lg U. S. Army. HARRIET LOUISE WHITE 952 Leesville Ave Social Scientific Course Harriet's one and only ambition Is her desire to be a beautician. Boosters 4, Junior Red Cross 4, Home Ecli- nomics Club 4, Girls' Basketball Team I, Girls' Softball Team l CLAIRE M. WILLIAMS 333 Jaques Ave. Social Scientific Correo Very quiet and shy is Claire, This sort of girl is very rare. EVELYN JEAN WOOD ZIGO Lufbcrry St. Accountancx Coit '-i' Evelyn collects the covers for matches, She has them from everywhere- Seattle to Natchez. Home Room Vice-president 5 Banking C'ub Vice-president 4, Spanish Club I, John M ii- shall Low Club 4, Theatre Arts Club 2

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LOUISE SPAZIANI Ill W. Main St Accountancx course Our Booster president was Louise. She's a nice girl not hard to please. Iheatre Arts Club 2, Booster Club 5, Presi- dent 4, Commercial Club 3, President -I, Art Club 4, John Marshall Law Club 4, Swimming flcb el, Girls' Basketball -I, Student Council F ROSE MARIE STRAKELE IMS Bond St. Social Scientific Course Rose will look good in khaki greeng Someday in the WAC she may be seen. ftudent Council I, Banking Club 1 DOUGLAS SWANN Tfil Linden Ave. Trade G lndustry Cobrse Here's a boy who's intrigued by e train. As to Douglas' success-it's very plain. BETTY SWEITZER Il W Hozelviood Ave Soc al Sc' 'tfc Betty wants to be a nurseg Her patients'll find she's seldom terse. Home Room President -1, Lrbrari Cauc:' Q, Ji, Booster Club 2 Junior Rec Cross 4 JOHN SZMOCH KO ISI E Albert St Social Scientific Course John's hobby is working in wood: From all we've heard, he's really good. Football Manager I JOSEPH TAMARAN A 2237 St Georges Ave, Accountancy Course An usher at the Rahway show, A quiet fellow is our Joe. Spanish Club 2, 5, John Marshall Lavi Club 4 'cs SUSAN TARKHAN IAN I54? lnfina St Classical Course Suzie is an arty lass Esteemed by all in our class. Home Room Secretary I. Z, Art Club I, Student Council l Latin Clisb 3, -I, French Cli,b S -I PATRICIA A. THOMPSON 59? Seminary Ave Secretariai Course To be a secretary is Patty's azimg We know her ski.I should bring her fame. ishn Marshall Lan Cli.b 4, JOSEPH N. TOSH ISGS North Ave, Westfield, N J Trade Cr lndustry Coarse Joe is likely to go out West. For raising horses is his quest. RICHARD TREMBLEY 'QF STTTU Sr Technical Coirse Richard spends his time on skates. Can he make thoe figure sights? Air:ic?t Warning Service 2, Chiet Observer' 3 ANN TRUPPA IGI Wrnfield St, Secretarial Course Ann can play the pi.:-no sweet or hot. She learned how when a little tot, Girls' Basketball 4, John Marshall Lavi Club 4 CATHERINE E. TUCKER ISZ4 Ludlow St. Social Scientific Course Catherine wants to be a nurseg As her pati:nt you could do much WOFS9. Girls' Basketball Team I, 2, 3, 4, Red Cross C'ub -I, Library Council I, 2, 3, Girls' Glee Cli.b I, 2, Musical Comedy 2, Baseball Team I, 2, 3, +I, Tennis Club Ip Girls' Swimming Team 4

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RUTH E. Wooo l NANCY PATRICIA WRAY 2If5,i Lufberry St Sociol Scientific Course I 335 WOW? AW? CIUWCUI COIIISC On a medical career Betty is bent, CUF OWU NSVICY 50 l0llY and SEY- Until she's a nurse she won't be con- l-SUEIWS Old Fafhef Gloom 0WaY- 1-enf, French Club 3, el' Lotin Club 2, 4, Carman Home Room Vice-president 3. 4. Club 4' Tellms Club J' MARY WOODRUFF ELEANOR M. WYCKOFF ICSI Irving St, Sociol Scientific Course 470 SYCOVTIOVQ Sl- SQUCIOVIUI COUVSQ A quiet pleasing girl is Mary, A young lady. Sweet and Small. Her hobbies and interests widely vary. Who we are sure is liked bY all- fltiiji-gmt Cgiingil 2, Home Room Secretory I, 2g Art Club I, Theotre Arts Club Z, Cornmerciol Club 4, Blue Triongle Club 3, 4, Student Council I, 2, 3, 4. UNAIBLE TO OBTAIN PICTURES OF THE FOLLOWING SENIORS WHO LEFT SCHOOL TO ENTER MILITARY SERVICE. FELIX J. BUTKIEWICZ JOHN HANDLEY ALBERT PACKARD ISGT Bedford St Accoiiritoncx Coure 255 W Stearns St Teclincol Course S50 Grove St Trode G lndustry Course Good pigeon raisers are rather rare, The navy took Handley the first of Al's present occupation as anyone can But Felix takes a lot of care. the year, see, U S Novv But still he's remembered by all of us Is serving Uncle Sam in the United here. States Navy. U S Novy Football Snuod 2, U, S Novy SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of l94l we entered Rahway High School looking forward to a period of fun and frolic just as other classes had done in the past. Little did we know that our country would soon be at war. After December 7, however, our whole school system settled down to the task of helping to win the war. We first met to elect Margaret Vanderbeck, president, Kendrick Lance, vice-president, Nancy Gimbernat, treasurer, and Ellin Peterson, secretary. Many of the students took part in the musical comedy, The Gypsy Rover. The class was well represented in sports. We were very proud that the Freshman football team had an undefeated season. A very success- ful dance and party ended the activities for our first year of high school life. Somewhat dazed over our promotion from meek little Freshman to big, husky Sopho- mores we began our second year of high school with new determination. Once again we took an active part in extra-curricular activities. The officers for the year were Joseph Popp, presi- dent, Hugo Becker, vice-president, Ellin Peterson, treasurer: and Marie Salvia, secretary. One of the main events of the year was the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore in which three members of the class had leading roles, Because of war conditions, the usual Sophomore Hop was omitted from the year's activities. Starting out our Junior year with the attitude of two down and two to go, we were de- termined that the third hurdle would not stop us. Joe Popp was again elected president, Richard Moulton, vice-presidentg Ellin Peterson, treasurer, and James Gordon, secretary. Five Juniors challenged five Seniors in a general information quiz. Although the Seniors won, the Juniors did very well. Some of our class members represented Rahway High School in Robert Shaw's War Workers' Chorus. We ended the year with one of the best Junior-Senior Receptions held in many years. Finally our big year arrived. The class met early in September and elected Robert Breza, presidentg Robert Nichols, vice-president, Ellin Peterson, treasurer: Catherine Cooper, sec- retary. We are proud of the fact that this year's attendance in the All-State chorus and orchestra was the largest in the history of Rahway High. Many of our teachers and fellow classmates left to enter the armed forces or war work. Many new teachers have been added to the faculty. As we go to press, graduation is drawing near and every member of the class is anxious, and a little sad, as we prepare to take our places in the world, We have enjoyed it all. The joys and sorrows, the scoldings and words of praise. We have enjoyed it all. 24