Red Bank High School - Log Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1954 volume:

• • • Ide dedicate A golden sun is setting on our ship of memory, And in the dim near future our harbor we can see. Before we cast the anchor and go, each our separate way, As a gesture of our gratitude, one tribute we would pay. We search for words to give our thanks,) and no such word appears, And yet we owe so much to you—our pilots through these years. At last we see so clearly a way our thanks to state— This log, to you our parents, we gratefully dedicate. MR; JAMES DADENAS Mr. James Dadenas, we, the graduating class of 1954, ex- press to you our sincere gratitude. We shall always remember your endless patience and untiring efforts which have helped us over the many obstacles that con- fronted us. Your constant guidance has made our many under- takings successful. You will always fill a prominent place in our happy of Red Bank High School. Mr. D., we salute you! memories DR. EMERY G. WINGERTER ALBERT T. MacDONALD 6 FRANK J. HURLEY Principal DR. M. GREGG HIBBS Superintendent CHESTER E. WILHELM Vice Principal HENRIETTA F. ABBEY Nurse CLAIR BAILEY English II, World History ARTHUR BENTZ Electricity, Shop I MARY BIERSTADT Clerical Practice Secretarial Practice Shorthand II, Typing II Guidance EDWARD F. BROWN Instrumental, Music AMY CHATEAUNEUF Algebra I, Geometry JAMES DADENAS Machines I, II Mechanical Drawing I, II PATRICIA DAVIES English I, II BARBARA DECKERT Reading, Speech, Guidance AGATHA DUANE English I JOSEPH FARRELL Bookkeeping I, Dist. Education English IV, Salesmanship NAOMA FRANn Typing I IDA GARRUTO Shorthand I, II Typing II BURNET H. HENYON Journalism U.S. History I LEONORA F. HODGDON French I, II, III CLEMENT JABLONSKY Biology JOHN LUCKENBILL Band ELSIE MacLEOD General Science MILDRED H.MAXSON English III, IV DOUGLAS MacILVAIN Art I to IV JOHN F. MOSES Mechanical Drawing I, Shop II Wood Advanced VINCENT PALADINO Spanish I, II, III LORRAINE A. PAZICKY Modern Living THOMAS L PHIPPS Physical Education Guidance FRANK J. PINGITORE Supvr. Phys. Education SOLOMON POPLER Algebra II, Physics STEPHEN SKAKANDY Economics U. S. History I IRENE SMITH Physical Education JOAN SMITH Libra rian MARGARET H. THOMPSON English IV English Literature Guidance ANTHONY TRUFOLO General Math Photography 10 WILLIAM STORY RAYMOND PEARCE jr FRANK HAVILAND Sup't. STANLEY L IVINS EDWARD MURPHY o DOROTHY LOVERSIDGE School Office MARGARET HENNESSEY School Office NANCY BEERS Switchboard KATHERINE SICKLES Sup't. Office ETHEL SHER Guidance EDITH DADENAS. Sup't. Office WINIFRED DRAWBAUGH Guidance GERTRUDE BARRETT Bd. of Education Office 12 BARBARA DECKERT ▼ MARGARET H. THOMPSON MR. WILLIS SISSON Director of Guidance MARY BIERSTADT THOMAS L PHIPPS % : RUTH KING GEORGE E. SAFFA RUTH E. LaWALL 13 JOSEPHINE PHILLIPS Business Manager MARY GRECO Assistant Business Manager JOANNE MACDONALD Treasurer BETTY HAMMERNICK Secretary FRED PAGE Vice President 16 JAMES BROWN President LOUIS ACERRA Lou Lou is noted for his good looks, personality, and having a way with the girls ... He is usually seen at Lou's or riding around in one of his Hud- sons . . . He is an outstanding athlete, especially in baseball ... His likes include hunting, bowling, and of course, beautiful girls . . . Lou's activities this year include being a member of the male chorus and one of the singers in the Senior Vari- eties . . . His special like is making tomato pies . . . Lou plans to go into business with his father and brother. JOSEPHINE ROSE ACERRA Jo Jo is destined to become a famous fashion model . . . Her hobbies and interests are all cen- tered around clothing and modeling, and of course, George . . . She can usually be seen riding around in a '41 Mercury . . . Jo's future plans include modeling school and marriage . . . We wish her lots of luck in her future plans. FRANK ACQUARO Ceci Frank is noted for his good looks, a sunny dis- position and nice clothes . . . One of his special talents is dancing . . . He is usually seen with Jane . . . He enjoys hunting and golf and his favorite song is Stardust . . . His bass voice was an asset in the male chorus of the Senior Varieti es . . . He plans to become a golf profes- sional, and we know he'll make it. 17 ELEANOR ADAMS El Eleanor, a recent addition to the Senior Class, played the part of Miss Logan in our Senior Show . . . Her hobby is collecting records; her dislike, conceited girls . . . Her pleasing personality makes her well-liked by all . . . Eleanor just loves dancing . . . She plans to become an air line hostess . . . We wish her the best of luck. MARCIA AENUS Marsh Marsh is usually seen with the gang in Noah's Ark, a very dependable station-wagon . . . Draw- ing and cooking are included in her interests . . . She has participated in many activities including the Art Club in which she was very active . . . She will always be remembered for her part in Lucy in the Variety Show . . . Marsh plans to go to Art School and then get married. EDWARD W. ANDERSON, JR. Ed Ed is one of the Little Silver Gang usually seen at the Sugar Bowl ... His special likes include all sports (especially basketball), science fiction, and driving ... In a few years we can expect to see Ed a successful engineer. 18 JOYE EDITH AUMACK Brownie Popular Joye has been an active member of the Buccaneer, G.R.C., Senior Executive Board, and French Club . . . She will always remember with pleasure her part in Senior Varieties, and being a delegate attending the U. N. . . . Her leisure time is spent in collecting miniature dogs and music . . . Her future plans include business school and marriage. VICTORIA ANGELA ARIOZZI Vicki Vicki . . . quiet and thoughtful . . . Likes col- lecting Eddie Fisher records and Lincoln convert- ibles . . . Her favorite expression is You really think so? . . . Her pet peeve is school . . . Her plans for the future include a ranch home and a MRS Degree. Another one of the tall boys of the class of '54, Ronnie is crazy—about speedboats ... You can usually find him where you see a crowd . . . Because his special talent is getting in all kinds of trouble, we'll never forget those seventh period studies . . . We are sure Ron will be successful at something someday. RONALD NORDY ASCHETTINO Ronnie 19 MARTHA JANE BARR Martha enjoys collecting novelty records and especially likes hillbilly music . . . If you do less talking, you see more is her favorite saying . . . Martha is undecided as to future plans, but we know this sensible senior will be successful in what- ever she undertakes. ROGER C. BENNETT Roger's hobbies include stamp collecting and bowling . . . This year he has acted as secretary of the Bowling Club and belonged to the Audio- Visual Aids Club . . . His pet peeves are U.S. His- tory and homework . . . He is usually seen with his friends . . . Roger's aim in life is to become a jet pilot. IRENE MARIE BENNETT Irene is a real wholesome sport . . . She likes to play baseball and basketball and belongs to G.R.C. . . . Never misses a football or basketball game . . . Always seen in that '51 Ford . . . Her You're crazy just about drives Joye crazy . . . Irene plans to.work in an office when she grad- uates . . . We shall always remember Irene's blushes. 20 LAWRENCE WILLIAM BENNETT Benjy Larry is our popular, tall, handsome football, track star . . . Although he was speedy in sports, he could usually be seen trying to make the 8:24 bell in the morning . . . Larry has been a member of the Student Council, and the Male Chorus, bass of course . . . He will always be remembered as Coach Guthrie in No More Homework .. . Sang in the Male Chorus of the Senior Variety Show . . . Larry expects to attend Duke Uni- versity . . . We wish him success in his future career. POWELL BEYLAND Always admired for his good looks and fine taste in clothes, Powell is usually seen whizzing around in his blue Ford . . . Real casual . . . His activities this year include being business mana- ger of the Log and belonging to the Math Club . . . A typical teenager, Powell found the part of Buzzy easy to play in No More Homework . . . He was also great in the Male Chorus of Senior Varieties ... He plans to study civil engineering and eventually get married. SANDRA BICE Sandy Efficient Sandy can usually be seen around R.B.H.S. with Dot and Eleanor . . . Her hobby is knitting those argyle socks . . . Her special likes are Eddie Fisher, steak and French fries, and boys, of course . . . Sandy belongs to the French Club . . . We know that she will make a perfect private secretary after she completes her education at Katharine Gibbs. 21 ROSEMARY BINDER Rosie Pert Rosie's favorite pastime is knitting . . . She is usually seen with Joanne, Betti, and Jean . . . Rosie considers her special talent to be driving a car, her special love, all types of cats . . . She has been a member of the French Club and has engaged in other activities this year, including sell- ing programs at the football games . . . Rosie plans to go to college . . . We wish her luck in any career that she may follow. THOMAS FREDERICK BOECKEL Tiny Tall, light and handsome, Tom just clears six feet two inches . . . One of his outstanding in- terests this year was building a Ford roadster . . . His other interests include boats, money, and girls . . . Tom was also a great help to Senior Varieties as an efficient stagehand . . . After graduating Tom expects to attend Monmouth Junior College. THERON GARDINER BROWER Spuds Gardiner has been co-photography editor of the Log, a fitting job, since his hobby is photography . . . He has also been an active member of the Camera Club ... He likes driving and eating and dislikes people who always stay at home . . . Gar- diner expects to attend college after graduation. 22 JAMES PAUL BROWN Jimmy A great personality is our Jimmy ... A popular, neatly dressed, fine, level-headed boy, liked by all . . . He has served our class well as president for the past three years . . . Jimmy was elected to the New Jersey Boys' State Program at Rutgers and has taken part in both the Sophomore Show and the male chorus of the Senior Varieties . . . Hunting, driving his new Pontiac, and just living rank high on his list of likes . . . What more could be said except that our good wishes for the best of success go with him as he makes his place to become a Business Administration major in col- lege. Tall, slender Elsie is usually seen teasing one of her many friends ... Her hobby is photography . . . Usually can be found at the Westside Y with the gang . . . Future plans include a secre- tarial career and marriage. BETTY JANE BURR Betsy Cute Betsy is the peppy captain of the cheer- leaders . . . Cheering, driving, and eating pizza are Betsy's favorite pastimes . . . She was one of our Rockettes in Senior Varieties . . . You are always sure to see her in Ann Lou's car . . . Betsy expects to become a nurse, and we know that this swell girl will be successful. 23 JEWELS BERTHA CAIN Jewels' quiet appearance is deceiving; she loves to have a good time . . . She is mad about driving, and her pet peeve is nosey people ... If you hear a voice saying '-'Man It's Gone you can be sure it belongs to Jewels . . . Her future plans include working, traveling and marriage. ROLAND R. CANEPA Roland's hobbies include ice skating, baseball, football and motorboating . . . One of his special talents is running for cross-country and track . . . Some of his pet peeves are too much homework and conceited people . . . Among his likes are girls, food and sports ... He has been active in the Math Review Club this year . . . After leaving high school Roland plans to become an engineer. ARLINE CANIFF Sis Among Arline's many likes are reading and music . . . She has always been an active member of the Glee Club . . . Sis also enjoys movies and hot dogs . . . After graduation she intends to further her education in Distributive Education and to become a successful buyer. 24 MARY ANN CANIFF Capable Mary Ann has been president of the Distributive Education Club this year . . . She is also a member of the Glee and Art Clubs . . . Roller skating is her favorite pastime . . . Her fu- ture plans include working and then marriage. JOHN CARUSO Caruse John will long be remembered for his winning personality . . . His special likes include majorettes . . . John is a homeroom representative and a member of the Math Club . . . He was the end man in the Male Chorus of Senior Varieties, and we will never forget him in his role of Faversham Lightly in No More Homework . . . We wish him the best of luck in fulfilling his ambition of becoming a chemical engineer. ALFRED CHARLES CHAPMAN Fred A curl in the middle of his forehead and a two- tone green Buick—that's Fred ... He is a fine all-around boy, whose two special likes include girls and horses . . . He is usually seen riding the countryside with Harold Dancer . . . We are all sure that after his graduation from Rutgers Uni- versity, Fred will be one of the successful business- men of America. 25 RICHARD ERNEST CHRISTER Richie Richie is known around school for his curly black hair and his friendly personality ... As he is always full of fun, there is never a dull moment when he is around . . . Cars are a favorite of Richie's . . . He will always be remembered for that Bun with the block letter S in Senior Varieties . . . Future plans include the Navy. NANCY L CLAYTON Nan Nan has been active in the Secretarial Club . . . Special likes include boys and good food . . . She is usually seen around the Y . . . It's seldom that she's not heard saying Later—Much later . . . Her future plans are to get a good job and make lots of money. ELIZABETH MARGARET CLIFFORD Betti Betti is noticeable in a crowd for her long hair and her green eyes . . . She has been a member of the Art Club and Buccaneer this year . . . Special likes include earrings and blue eyes . . . Betti considers her special talent to be giggling and having hysterics in class ... A terrific artist, Betti expects to follow a career in Art. 26 CARL LEONARD COSENTINO Lo Carl's hobbies are art, hunting, and fishing . . . He is a member of the Glee Club and Art Club . . . You usually see him at De Falco's Gas Station with the boys . . . Carl's special talent seems to be making up excuses for coming in late ... A great lover of all kinds of music . . . Right now, he has no definite plans for the future. RUTH CRAWFORD Ruthie Ruth is known around school for her beautiful voice . . . Besides singing in Sophomore Esca- pades and Senior Varieties, she is a member of the Choralettes and the Band . . . Ruth also played the role of Miss Goodin in No More Homework . . . Her special like is music, of course, but she also enjoys sewing . . . Ruth plans to become a music teacher; and with her talent, we know that she will be successful. CAROL MARJORIE CRONE Caror1 Quiet Carol is one of the new additions to our class this year . . . After traveling widely, she found her favorite spot to be the Isle of Capri . . . Her other likes include the beauties of nature in spring and fall, and ice-blue Jaguars . . . Carol has been a member of the Buccaneer and has helped sell programs at the football games . . . She plans to join the Voice of America or make a career in fashion design. 27 HAROLD JAMES DANCER Sonny Blond and good-looking, Harold's favorite pas- time is eating . . . Special likes include cars and trotting horses ... He is usually seen cruising around Red Bank in his Pontiac . . . He will always be remembered for his sharp clothes and friendly personality . . . You know it is his favorite ex- pression ... As Harold plans to train and drive trotters, we know that his horses will be winners. ALBERT LEE DANIELS Lee Neatness and courtesy describe Albert perfectly . . . Sports, especially basketball, rate high on his list of likes, and conceited people on his list ot dislikes ... He enjoys spending a good part of his time at the Y.M.C.A. with his friends. PAULINE ALICE DAVIS Polly Polly's favorite interests are traveling, horse- back riding, and swimming . . . She has served on the Student Council this year and also is a mem- ber of the Buccaneer . . . Polly can usually be seen at Fort Monmouth with the Fort Gang . . . Her plans for the future are to become either a secretary, or an airline hostess. 28 VIRGINIA ANN DONATO Ginny Ginny has been one of our high strutting ma- jorettes for two years . . . Member of the secre- tarial club and one of the hill-billy girls in the Senior Varieties . . . Her dislikes are conceited boys and messy things . . . She plans to attend business school to become a private secretary . . . We are all sure that with her good marks and pleasant ways she will have no worries. MURIEL ELIZABETH FARRELL Betty Betty can usually be seen riding around in her blue Hudson . . . She was business manager of the Buccaneer this year . . . Special likes include horse- back riding, brown eyes, and neat dressers . . . Always has a smile for everyone . . . Betty plans to become a nurse in the future, and we wish this sweet Senior all the luck in the world. ROBERT FIELDS Bob Hunting and fishing are this Senior's favorite hobbies . . . Bob has been a Student Council rep- resentative . . . He is taking the Distributive Edu- cation Course, and we know that this training will help him to become a successful salesman in the future. 29 JOHN FIGARO Johnnie John is noted for his big brown eyes and a smooth personality ... His friendly smile makes him well liked by all . . . We will never forget the terrific art ability he exhibited in the Art Club . . . Johnnie's dream is to move to Colorado and buy a ranch. (We guess that's why he's cultivating that cool western drawl.) JULIA FINE Julie Julie is known for her long honey-colored tresses and a witty sense of humor . . . She loves boys and classical music . . . She danced in the Sopho- more Show and the Senior Varieties . . . Julie is usually seen with Marion, Fran, and Shirley . . . An ardent member of the Art Club, her dislikes are Mondays and Salads . . . After graduation she expects to attend art school and become a successful art illustrator . . . Who-o me? ANNA LOUISE FIORETTI Always smiling and surrounded by friends, Anna Lou is a member of every crowd . . . She has fine taste in clothes and is exceptionally neat . . . Participated in Sophomore Show and Is Zat You Myrtle? in the Senior Varieties . . . Chock full of school spirit . . . She has served as Assistant Editor of the Log, vice-president of the Girls' Bowling Club, and member of the Buc staff . . . As she plans to be a bookkeeper, we know that some office will be brightened with her presence someday. 30 BARBARA EVELYN FISCHER Barb One of the Noah's Ark gang . . . Pro basketball and food head Barbara's list of likes . . . Her extra- curricular activities included selling candy at foot- ball games, the Math Review and French Clubs . . . Her fine job as property manager helped make the Senior Varieties a success . . . Ambitious Barbara plans to go to college and follow a career in Bio-chemistry. JAMES JOSEPH FLYNN, JR. Wizard With repairing radios as his hobby, Wizard plans to be a radio technician . . . His pet peeve is whining girls ... He likes driving cars and going to school, especially this year . . . His activities as Buc photographer, yearbook pho- tographer, and a visual aids operator keep him very busy . . . He is usually seen around the girls (with his camera) . . . Jim's special talent is found in the electrical field . . . He belongs to the Camera and Visual Aids Clubs, and the Buccaneer. YVONNE JOY FORD Joy Joy's hobby and special like is learning to understand people ... She belongs to the Choralettes, the Math Review Club, Ciris' Chorus, and the A Cappella Choir . . . She plans to at- tend Teachers' College after graduation and even- tually wants to get married. 31 VIANA FULFORD Viana's likes include listening to records She can usually be seen riding around in a 54 Cadillac Tm hungry' is her favorite expres- sion After graduation, Viana expects to get a job of some sort GENEVA GADDIS Gee Gee Intelligent with big brown eyes, 'Gee Gee loves souped up 49 Mercuries . She has a fine choice of clothes and enjoys good music‘and tall men One of the graceful members of Chorus B in the Senior Varieties . . . Geneva plans to become an efficient bookkeeper. CAROL ANN GARABRANT Shorty Good things come in small packages, and Carol is an example of just that Sports, boys, and the Air Force rate high on her list of favorites Nursing school is included in Carol's future plans, and we wish her all the luck in the world. 32 BARBARA JEAN GIBNEY Jeanie New to Red Bank High, Jean has made it seem as if she had been with us for years Tall, blue-eyed and sweet Jean is one of many talents Her hobby is writing letters She espe- cially likes foreign cars, steak, and English movies Her definite ideas for the future include a college career and marriage . We all wish her lots of luck and success. AUDREY HELEN GILLIAM Andy Among Audrey's special likes are Andy, long earrings, and dancing Her pet peeve is noisy people, her hobby, sewing . She is usually seen in Asbury Park with Andy Audrey's spe- cial talent is singing Her future plans include a course in beauty culture and dressmaking. BEVERLY GILMORE Bev Bev1 always has a smile for everyone Her hobby is collecting records . Special likes are boys and art her special talent Very active in sports, Bev was president of the Girls' Rec- reation Club She also belonged to the Chorus and Art Club Pet peeves are Monday morn- ings After graduation Bev' expects to become a beautician. 33 STEPHANIE JANE GLOVER Steph Steph's hobby and special talent is sewing Fashions, dancing, and basketball are among her many likes Her high marks are enviable She was layout editor of the Log and scored a hit both as 'Tallulah, in No More Homework, and in Chorus B in the Variety Show Her pet peeves include conceited and egotistical males Stephanie plans to attend college and study psychology. SHEILA LOIS GOLDBERG Always full of fun is Sheila, whose hobby is collecting love letters . She also likes dancing and the Yankees Her pet peeve is Monday mornings A secretarial career and marriage, of course, are in Sheila's future. MAXINE BRYANT GRANDERSON Max Efficient business manager of the Log Staff and a member of the Secretarial Club, Maxine's favor- ite hobby is talking on the telephone She loves food and dancing Her dislikes include catty people . She is usually seen with Nancy, Phyllis, and the Oriolettes She's fun to be with, and her pleasing personality should prove to be an asset in her career as a private secretary. 34 MARY ANN GRECO Mary A very busy girl, Mary is Assistant Business Manager of the Class of '54 She is also Presi- dent of the Secretarial Club and a member of hobby, and she spends her free time listening to them She is usually seen in Anna Lou's car with the rest of the future private secretaries from R. B. H. All our good wishes for a successful future go to Mary P S.—Driving a tractor is her secret talent BARBARA JEAN GREEN , Babs Babs is usually seen in Asbury at Danny's with her friends . . . Among her likes are cooking and driving a car . . Special talents are dancing and playing a great game of basketball Bar- bara plans to enter a school of nursing. MARCIA GREENBERG Marcia will always be remembered for her con- versationa ability Her special likes include tap dancing, twirling a baton, and talking, of course Her dislikes are conceited boys and catty girls Marcia has belonged to the Math Review Club this year Going to college is her next aim in life. 35 ROBERT GUILLIAMS Pee-Wee Pee-Wee loves to clown around and make everyone laugh He has loads of friends Pee-Wee likes all sports and was on the foot- ball team for three years Bowling and just bein lazy are his hobbies Frequently he is overheard saying 'Oh, my you're fat' to some female He participated in the variety show When high school days are over he plans to work Oh, my aching back! SHIRLEY HALPERN Shirr Versatile Shirley will always be remembered for her terrific ability in art . . . Her special likes are all of Eddie Fisher's records, pizza, and knee socks As the hard-working Editor-in-Chief of the Buccaneer this year she will never forget those long afternoon sessions in the Buc room She played the role of Miss Ogilvie in No More Homework' and also performed in the Senior Varieties With her ability, we know that Shirley will be a successful commercial artist BETTE JOAN HAMMERNICK Bet Efficient and proficient secretary of the class and of the Secretarial Club High among Bette's likes are movies and dancing She was the pianist for the Sophomore show Her future plans, as you might guess, are to become a secretary, and with her ability, we know she'll be successful. 36 SHIRLEY LORRAINE HARBAUGH New to our school from Smithsbury High School Shirley is a tall strawberry blonde with green eyes She enjoys going to movies and playing basketball . Her plans for the future are not yet decided but we are sure she will be successful at whatever she undertakes. ROSE HOFFMAN Petite Rose is hardly ever seen without Phyllis She loves talking on the phone, pizza, and her nephew Marty . She has been active on the Buc staff, jrf the chorus, and was one of Santa's kids in the Senior Varieties Rose plans to go to college and eventually get married Our luck follows Rose in her chosen field. FRANCIS HOFFNER Butch Frances is new to us this year an import from Neptune High Her hobby is sewing Fran dislikes catty people Usually seen with her cousin Future plans include a job. 37 STEPHEN W. HOPKINS Steve 1 Steve's likes include girls and dog races (quite a combination) His hobby is hunting You can usually find Steve around the Sugar Bar Pet Peeve: Bermuda shorts His future plans are to become a forester in the state of Massachu- setts. ROBERT M. HOTCHKISS Bob' Among Bob's likes are sports, especially basket- ball which he played in school . . He was one of the talented members of the male chorus of the Senior Varieties His special likes are cross- country running and singing . Bob's future plans include college, but he is undecided as to a career We wish all the success in the world to a swell boy. ELEANOR JENKINS El El, not tall, not short just right She always has an answer for everyone, which brings out her well-liked, unusual personality El rates eating and listening to records high on her list of likes She can be seen around school with Betty and Dot Her future plans include modeling. 38 BARRY LOUIS KAPLAN Although one of our vita members of the cross- country team, Barry likes all sports He has been a member of Miss Hodgdons' Parlez-vous Francais Club Barry is looking forward to college but is undecided as to what field to enter. DOROTHY KLENK “Dotty Knitting, cooking, and ceramics rate high on Dotty's list of likes . . This year she belonged to the Bowling Club . She can usually be seen around town with Eleanor and Sandy Her plans for the future include a career in nursing. LOWELL ALLAN KRASSNER Likeable Lowell is one of our class Brains His special likes include jazz music, fishing, and a certain '39 Chevy He has belonged to the Math Review Club and will never be forgotten for his part in Senior Varieties Lowell plans to go to M.l.T and become a physicist With his intelligence, we know that he will be one of our future Einsteins. 39 EEVI KUDl Eve High among Eevi's likes are cars, clothes and candy She loves to dance and drive and dis- likes gossip and not having a date She's usually seen with Sandy Marie and Marian Her future plans are to become a bookkeeper and travel around the world. ROBERT KUHNS Bob ' Bob especially enjoys all sports and his hobby is photography His activities this year include the Student Council, Math Review Club and 'Ca- rumba, the Mexican bandit in the Senior Vari- eties College and a career In business ad- ministration or photography comprise Bob's future plans. WILLIAM ARTHUR LAMBERTSON Bill Photography is Bill's hobby and his most out- standing asset Naturally he plans to become a press photographer His pet peeves are school and work Among his likes are movies, fast cars, and money . Bill is usually seen in Mr Trufalo's dark room with the developing trays He has been an active member of the Camera and Visual Aids clubs. 40 EDWARD ALAN LERNER Ed An answer for everything and a great sense of h umor—that's Ed We will always remember his cartoons (in classes) His major dislike in school were those endless questionnaires He has belonged to the Math Club and took part in the Senior Varieties Ed's personality will help him to gain success as a future engineer. ALICE VIRGINIA LEWIS Bunkie Alice is one of the ' athletic Lewis sisters We will remember her for the fine job she did selling hotdogs and soda at the football games More fun is her favorite saying Alice considers eating and music her favorite likes Her future consists of getting married and settling down. FRANCES KATHERINE LEWIS Pee Wee Francis is known for her athletic ability, espe- cially in basketball Her likes include cooking and dancing She is usually seen at the Y.M.C.A. and with Arthur Miller Fran plans to do hospital work for two years and then get married. 41 ROSE MARIE LIMA Lee Lee one of the music lovers of the Senior class has been a member of the Glee Club and Secretarial Club . She likes singing, dancing and skating She sang in the Sophomore and Senior Variety Shows and hopes for a career as a singer All told, three small words could describe her— music, song and voice. JOSEPHINE ANNE MACDONALD Joanne Efficient Joanne was treasurer of the Senior Class She enjoys knitting and being with the crowd . Her other activities this year have included being a member of the French Club, selling at the games, and being in Senior Vari- eties She has a talent for talking Joanne plans to attend Centenary Junior College. JOAN BEVERLY MACKEY Joan will always be remembered for her part of 'Shal imar' in No More Homework, for the Old Soft Shoe in the Variety Show and her singing part in 'Sophomore Escapades' Her pet peeves include an empty gas tank and getting up early on school mornings . She just loves singing and eating Joan can usually be seen driving her station wagon, Noah's Ark, with the gang Activities this year included the French Club Joan would like to be either an airline hostess or a college co-ed. 42 NELSON MADDI, JR. Mat Nelson's hobby, which is also his talent is play- ing an accordion He likes baseball and girls; his favorite song, Beer Barrel Polka Nelson is sometimes known as 'The Guy Behind the Spot- light' His future plan is to join Uncle Sam’s Air Force. LYNN CAROLE MANDELBAUM Cute Lynn is a new addition to our class this year Her special likes include southern-fried chicken and swimming She can usually be seen on the Fort at Scriven Hall with her friends 'Oh you nothing kid! is Lynn's favorite say- ing . She served as Assistant Copy Editor of the Buc and belonged to the Spanish and Art Clubs . . Future plans include college and mar- riage. MARJORIE LILLIAN MANER Hammer Hammer's smoothly blended personality per- mits her to get along with everyone She loves clothes and the opposite sex Her favorite expression is 'There'll be better days ahead' Usually seen with Kay and Carol She has a special talent for getting in trouble Her future plans are to enter nurse's training or join the Marines??? 43 JOHN HENRY MATSINGER Sleepy John's hobbies are boating and building model railroads He especially likes Muenster cheese and Spanish I His pet peeves are people who ask stupid questions his special talent sleep- ing in class. Eh, John? He has belonged to the Math Review Club this year After grad- uation, John plans to attend college. ALICE LOUISE MATHIAS Red Known for her flaming red hair Alice has been a valuable asset in the Library Council for the past two years She likes to pal around with Mary, listen to records, and go to the movies, but she just loves yellow convertibles . . Becoming a clerica worker is her plan for the future. ROSE MARIE MAZZA Convertible Kid Lovely long bob and cherubic face, Rose Marie has a personality that will take her far She loves her Chevy convertible but complains that drivers get in her way She wishes she could go through high school all over again Her future plans include marriage— 'O' Daddy!' 44 I JOHN MERRIS Lefty11 The Carlton Sweet Shop is his hangout Among his likes are Ford convertibles, baseball, football, basketball games, and fishing Hey, that's cool' is his favorite expression His plans include joining the Navy directly after high school and then a career in auto mechanics. NANCY CAROL MILLER This year Nancy participated in the activities of the Glee Club and was one of those hard- working usherettes at the Senior Varieties Show She especially likes hard rolls and loafing Pet peeve is conceited people In the future, Nancy plans to become an office worker LILLIAN ANNETTE MORRIS Lil Lil is a very quiet gal' who likes to collect records, her favorite being, 'Crying in the Chapel' Roller skating rates number one in her hob- bies She dislikes conceited people and home- work Future plans include becoming a beau- tician and marriage. 45 MILTON MORRIS Sweet Boy Sweet Boy' has been a star player in football, basketball, and track Sports, of course, are his favorite pastime He is usually seen around the 'Y' calling all the girls 'Hester which hap- pens to be his favorite expression His special talents are dancing and playing a wonderful game of basketball Later Sweet Boy' plans to join the Marines We wish the best of every- thing for this terrific athlete! PHYLLIS MOSKOWITZ Phyl Attractive Phyllis is always seen with her side- kick, Rose Hoffman . Eating, talking on the phone, records, and pizza are her special likes Phyllis was a member of the chorus this year Her roles of Midge in No More Homework' and the nurse in the Senior Varieties will never be forgotten Her pet peeves are chemistry equations which won't balance Here is a lot of luck for Phyllis in her plan to become a registered nurse. FRANK NAPOLI Frank's hobbies are cars and art If you ever go to the Singing Wheels Skating Arena, you will probably see him there with his special girl His favorite song is My Heart Cries for You Frank's future plans include joining the U. S. Navy He is a member of the Art Club. 46 KATHRYN SONIA NOVICK Kay Always sure of a laugh with Kay in a crowd She is usually seen with her two side-kicks, Carol and Margie Has always been a keen dresser which makes us feel positive she will suc- cessfully achieve her aim of becoming a clothes buyer Peanuts Carol, short but bursting with fun is co- photography editor of the Log Everyone will remember Carol with her hillbilly boots as one of the 'Water Can't Quench quartette An- other member of the Noah's Ark gang She loves listening to records, radio, and she adores bowling After graduation, Carol will head for a secretarial position. CAROL ANN NAZARO WILLIAM ALAN OLSEN Bill Not very tall but powerful, Bill was a member of the first string football team this year And who can ever forget his role of 'Tik, the janitor in 'No More Homework! Popular Bill was on the Senior Executive Board, president of the French Club, and a member of the Math Club A math whiz, he expects to attend college and follow an engineering career Luck and success are certainly in order for this all-around guy. 47 DAVID OLSON Swede Dave's hobby is farming His pet peeves in- clude too much homework, his special like, basket- ball He is usually seen here, there, and every- where We wish him success in his chosen vocation, carpentry. DALE ANN ORLEAN Squeaks Although small in size, Dale just loves to eat She likes playing records and people with a good sense of humor . Dale considers her special talent to be making chemistry experiments 'flop She danced the Chorus B of Senior Varieties, sold in the stands at the games, and belonged to the Girls' Bowling Club . . We wish her the best of everything in fulfilling her plan of becoming an elementary school teacher FRED C. PAGE Derf Tall, good-looking Fred is one of our class co- medians . He is the popular Vice President of the Senior Class According to Fred, his special talent is doing the right thing at the wrong time He was really great as the principal in the play, No More Homework, and we cer- tainly can't forget that he sang in the Male Chorus in Senior Varieties Our Veep has a well- planned future, including college, the Navy and eventually a job We certainly wish him the best of everything. 48 BETTY PERRY Betty dislikes conceited people, and people who steal lunches She likes traveling, particularly to the South Her favorite pastime is knitting She has been a member of the Student Coun- cil Future plans include attending A T College in North Carolina. HAROLD GARDENER PHILLIPS Hal Likeable Hal is Red Bank High School's con- tribution to the golf links A terrific mathema- tician and mad scientist he belongs to the Math Review Club Hal especially enjoys eating and good times . With his scientific ability, we know that Harold will be a successful engineer. JOSEPHINE PHILLIPS •'Jo Being Business Manager of the class and Vice President of the Secretarial Club keeps Jo a pretty busy girl. She has been active in the chorus, the yearbook committee, the sophomore, junior and senior shows In her spare time, Jo loves to sing and play the piano She plans to become a secretary or a rectptionist 49 ANITA ELAINE PODELL Nita Versatile Anita considers her special talent to be talking rapidly, and getting all those AV She has been very active in school, serving as copy editor of the Log, a cheerleader and a member of the French Club Her special likes include cheering at the games She will always be remembered for her roles of Pam in 'No More Homework, and Elviry in Senior Varieties . College, a career and marriage are in Anita’s future, and we know that she will be successful in all of them. REIN RAAGO Rein's hobby is tinkering with radios Among his likes are tennis and fencing Besides being a member of the Student Council, Rein is also active in the Math Review and French Clubs His main dislike is officious people Rein’s future plans include going to college and becom- ing an engineer SHIRLEY RAY POOLE Shirr We all envy her long blonde hair and blue eyes She is usually found up to her neck in some kind of mischief with Marion, Julie, and Fran She loves to dance, although her special talent is singing, which was displayed in Sophomore Es- capades and Senior Varieties ... Shirley plans to make singing her career . . We know that she will be successful. FRANCES LORRAINE RACKOWSK! Fran Fran can always find a nice word for everyone Personality plus describes her perfectly She will never forget her Junior English class You will usually find Fran in Freehold After graduation she hopes to become a secretary. HARRAL ARTHUR REDDEN Hal Popular good-looking Hal always has a smile for everyone . . . He was Veep of the Student Council, and was elected a representative of Boys' State . Hal sure was a hit in the Variety Show, both in the Male Chorus, and Is Zat You Myrtle? He also helped our class by selling behind the stand at the football games Hal expects to attend a school of Business Administration; and with his winning personality, he can't help but be a successful insurance salesman. i MARY ELIZABETH REEVEY Shortie Short and sweet You can't miss Shortie's friendly smile She acted as usherette at the Senior Show She loves to roller skate and collect records and is usually seen at the Fort Theater She hates conceited people Her biggest ambition is to get the degree of Mrs. 51 MARIE CAROL RICHARDSON Little Bits The peanut' of the class, Marie loves to collect records You can usually find her in Pinebrook with her friends Marie lives according to her favorite saying, Always wear a smile She plans to attend a school of beauty culture in the near future. BENJAMIN KERBY ROSE Ben A whiz at drawing, Ben also enjoys riding a bike, crabbing, and reading . . Ben can usually be seen in the Art Room with Mr. Mcllvain, where he is an ardent member of the Art Club Future plans include art work, especially illustra- tion. JOHN WILLIS RUE Tex Long John will be remembered for his dry sense of humor his duck-tail haircut and his side- burns Always wears those cowboy boots and shirts He dislikes conceited and boisterous people . Talented John spends most of his spare time at the organ, for he plans to make a career in music. 52 GLEN BRUCE RUH Bruce Our all-important Editor-in-Chief of the Log Everyone who knows Bruce considers him to be a wonderful guy His interesting hobbies are gun collecting and wood carving He is an ardent Giant fan, and weekends are his special source of enjoyment He will long be remem- bered as Mr Harper in No More Homework and for his rendition of 'The Old Soft Shoe in Senior Varieties He plans to go to college; and although he is undecided as to his future profession, we know that he will be successful in anything he undertakes. JACK L RUSSELL Russ Dance? That's what Jack is famous for . His rendition of the jitterbug in the Sophomore Show will long be remembered He can usually be seen in his green coupe (with Nancy) Jack plans to spend part of his future with Uncle Sam. FRANCES ANN RYAN Fran Everyone likes Fran — sparkling personality and pretty brown eyes She spends a lot of her time training her three beautiful dogs Natural- ly she enjoys riding around in her black Cadillac . Usually seen with Marion and Shirley She loves parties and dog shows Fran was an active member of the Secretarial Club She plans to go to college and later become a private secretary. 53 HAROLD SACALOFF Limy Limy is a member of the Distributive Edu- cation Club . Stamp collecting and reading are his hobbies. His specia like is roller skating table tennis rates high as his special talent A long way to work is his pet peeve Upon grad- uating from school, he hopes to become a sales- man. CAROL JOAN SCORZELLI Carol is usually seen with the gang in Noah's Ark' She loves hamburgers and convertibles and dislikes catty girls and homework She is the competent treasurer of the Secretarial Club , Carol tap danced in the Sophomore Show and was Lucy in the Senior Varieties She hopes to become an airline hostess or a recep- tionist MARION EDITH SANTORO Mopsy The life of any party is our gal 'Mopsy Popular and friendly, with an ever-ready smile and Hi' for everyone One of her many outstand- ing assets is her jet black, naturally curly hair Assistant editor of the Log and a prominent mem- ber of the Secretarial Club . . Miss Twinkle Toes of Senior Varieties . Marion plans to be a secretary and grow three inches. 54 THOMAS HOWARD SHAFER ‘Tom Tom did a wonderful job as president of the Student Council . . In addition he played on the football, basketball, and baseball teams . He is a neat dresser and his swell personality makes him well liked by all . Well never forget that square dance in Senior Varieties Tom expects to go to college and we know that he will be successful in his future career ETTA MAY SCOTT Quiet well-mannered Etta is an active mem- ber of the Distributive Education Club among her hobbies are riding in a car and singing . . She is a member of the Glee Club this year Her pet peeve is going to school when it rains Etta's future plans include getting a good job. JOYCE ELLEN SHEA Friendly and easy-going, always ready for a laugh, and stylish with just the right polish Joyce's middle name should be Fun Her aim in life is to own a Mercury convertible Seldom serious about studies, she will always be ready to 'take a letter 55 ANGELO SHERMAN Sonny'1 Fishing and traveling are two of Angelo's favor- ite hobbies He is usually seen waiting for a bus with the kids from Fort Monmouth He loves to play baseball, likes cars and, of course, money 'Holy Smokes' is his favorite expression —especially in Mr B's room . His plans for the future include working in the business world. SANDRA ELAINE SMITH Sandy High-stepping majorette . . . ' Sandy also be- longed to the Art Club this year . Always for- getting something Her likes include sports and other school activities A talented artist and roller skater 'Sandy appeared in Sophomore Escapades and danced in the Variety Show. MARIE LOUISE SOVIERO Marie has been active in the Student Council for three years, tap danced in the Sophomore Show and is now feature editor of the Log She is usually seen riding around Long Branch with some of the girls. Dancing, bowling and movies are tops in her book. Her main ambitions are to be a good secretary and to travel around the world. She is often heard saying,- I've got news' or It's a sin. Ijjjpi i 56 DAVID STEVENSON Dave 'Dave has been a member of the band for six years and participated in the cross-country team He has a special love for cars, '32 Ford hot- rods to be exact Dave will always be re- membered for his comical and amusing antics and his part of 'Zeb in the Variety Show He plans to go to Monmouth Junior College. CHRISTINE STOBLE Chris Energetic 'Chris has always been a faithful worker in her class. . She has served on the Senior Executive Board and as co-sports editor of the Log As sports are 'Chris' ' special interest she has always been an active member of the G.R.C. She has also acted as secretary of the D. E. Club . . When 'Chris' gets a job in the near future, we know that she will be successful. PHYLLIS CHARLOTTE STOUT Phyl Phyl is here, there, everywhere, mostly with El Full of zip, she's helped keep the spark in the cheerleadinq squad for two years Can knit a beautiful pair of socks for a certain 'foot' Plans point to a quiet homey life. 57 LOUISE ANNA SUMMEY Lou Tiny Louise enjoys sewing and cooking She can usually be seen around town with all her friends She considers her special gift to be dreaming up fashions, and she plans to use this talent in the future by working in a sewing factory. ELSE A. SVINDLAND El” Billowy blonde hair and baby-blue eyes, a win- ning smile and disposition, a gentle air of kind- ness, ali these ar,e characteristics of our long- stemmed head majorette . . Chorus girl in the Senior Varieties She is always seen with Phyllis Just loves those winter sports Will strive for a secretarial position in the future. ANGELINA ROSE TALERICO Angie Angie is a typical teenager with a smile and personality that captivates the heart She loves dancing, and especially the Navy I'm so embarrassed is her favorite expression She'll be a welcome addition to any office. 58 ELIZABETH MARIE THOMPSON Liz High among Liz's likes are square dancing and roller skating . . . Pet peeves are catty girls and people who are late . She has been active in the Secretarial Club and the Student Council Her hobby is sewing She plans to be a private secretary, a position for which she is well qualified. LEO TECTOR Leo has been a very essential member of the Buc staff His hobbies are playing the guitar and acting as volunteer fireman in Tinton Falls . Dislikes those Bermuda shorts Leo expects to go to college and become a history teacher. WALTER UTKIN Walt 'Walt' is vice-president of Distributive Educa- tion Club His favorite pastime is roller skating, and his hobbies are stamp collecting and sports. United States History is his pet peeve and his special likes include girls He is usually seen in the Distributive Education room with the rest of the students. 59 ERNEST R. WINSTON Sonny Sonny always has a good word for everyone He has been active in football and basketball and has served as Boys Sports Editor of the Log His special likes are sports and good music; his pet peeve, catty girls 'That's right honey is his favorite saying A Fool Am his favorite song Engineering shines in Sonny's future. DOLORES PAULINE WOLCOTT Dee Tall boys and clothing are among Dolores' likes Her hobby is collecting pictures of movie stars She was active in the Secretarial and Glee Clubs She is usually seen with the gang Plans to continue working at the bank after graduation. MIRIAM WOLCOTT Miriam enjoys eating and dancing and dislikes conceited boys . She appeared in the Sopho- more and Senior Variety Shows Miriam is a member of the Secretaria Club We will probably see this small, sweet Miss in an office in the near future. 62 i; BARBARA IRENE YANKO Barb Barb is especially known for her big green eyes Cute fellows are one of her special likes, while her dislikes include conceited boys and snobby girls Barbara's favorite pastimes are eating and dancing Her activities this year include dancing in Chorus A in the Senior Varieties, selling behind the stand at the football games, and participating in the activities of the French Club Barbara expects to go to college and eventually get married. New to Red Bank and loves it Hails all the way from East Southampton, Bermuda Likes everything, especially basketball Al- though we hardly know her we will remember her for her pleasing smile ing to become a nurse. Future includes study- EARL MATTHEW HUGHES Earl is another newcomer to R.B.H. He likes it a lot Comes from Leonardo . Earl has a very outstanding winning smile ... He is unsettled as to his future. JAMES A. NELSON Jimmy Although a late arrival, Jimmy loves Red Bank Yale haircut blue, eyes, and a fine person- ality Enjoys driving his car and dating girls from R.B.H.S. Future plans are joining the Navy. CYNTHIA HILDA BURCHALL 63 • • • Skamm MISS NAOMI FRANK MR. GEORGE SAFFA Sirtoors NORMAN SICKLES Under the supervision of its advisers, Mr George Saffa, Miss Naomi Frank, and Mrs. Ida Garruto, the Class of 55 has successfully carried out a great many projects this year Among these were the Junior-Senior Reception with its Under the Sea theme and for the class play High School Hero, which was produced under the able direction of Mrs. Maxson. Both of these events were smashing successes. To finance these activities, the class had to keep up a constant drive for funds. In the course of the year the homeroom representatives on the Junior Class Executive Board sold football tags, Christmas Cards, pencils, stuffed dogs, charm bracelets and other items which were enthusias- tically purchased by the high school students. One of the most ambitious projects of the class was the drafting of a class constitution, the first of its kind in the history of the school. The class officers are Norman Sickles, Pete Kozachok, Ann Caruso, Bud Dupree, Sandy Levy, and Anthony Cammerano. MRS. IDA GARRUTO BUD DUPREE «Officers PETE KOZACHOK ANTHONY CAMMERANO ANN CARUSO 65 SANDY LEVY 9 9 9 9 MR. JOSEPH FARRELL MR. WILLARD BROWNING TED SCHLOSSER The Class of 1956, under the direction of ad- visors Mr Joseph Farrell, Mrs. Lorraine Pazicky and Mr Willard Browning made a successful start to- ward their graduation. They were tops in the magazine selling campaign for 1954 and held cake sales during one o clock sessions. The highlight of the year was the Freshman-Sophomore Dance held early in April. The officers are Ted Schlos- ser President Jerry Panfen, Vice President; Bar- bara Davis, Treasurer Mary Applegate, Secretary- Lois Seigel, Business Manager and Brian King, As- sistant Business Manager ©fticers BARBARA DAVIS JERRY PANFEN 67 LOIS SEIGEL BRIAN KING 0 9 9 9 MISS HELEN REECE .Hbbtsiorsi MR. EDWARD BROWN MR. CLAIR BAILEY THOMAS EPPS The Freshman Class was organized this year under the capable direction of three advisors: Mr Edward Brown, Miss Helen Reece, and Mr Clair Bailey. Their first project of the year was the election of officers. Those chosen were: Presi- dent Thomas Epps Vice-President Kathleen Sad- ler; Secretary, Judy Inselberg Treasurer Jonathan Adler- Business Manager Frieda Buehler and As- sistant Business Manager Alan Collyer. The Freshmen also elected an Executive Com- mittee to serve as representatives of the class in planning future projects. The major activities of the year included the magazine campaign, in which the Freshmen were very successful, and the Freshman-Sophomore Dance. The class plans many projects for the next three years and will no doubt be successful in all of their undertakings. Unfortunately Kathleen Sadler and Jonathan Adler were not present when photographs were taken. ©ffttersf JUDY INSELBERG FRESHMAN YEAR Endeavor Forever and Strive for Success' —Such was our motto, and so we began our Freshman year It seems like yesterday when we think back on our first year of high Of course, some of us had been here for three years but those from Little Silver Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls, Colts Neck, and Holmdel walked through the halls in a state of despair and confusion, looking for rooms and hunting for their friends . Everyone finally grew to know everyone else, though, and we finally settled down for the first order of the year class elections Remember those election campaigns? Tom Shafer won out over the others for president Dusty' Bowers was vice president Betsy Burr became secretary, and Pee Wee Guilliams was treasurer The year flew by, and soon we were looking forward to the Freshman dance and graduation Cheerleaders were chosen, and Betsy Burr and Anita Podell were the lucky ones In the field of sports, many of the Frosh boys looked like promising varsity stars in football, basketball, baseball, and track Our dance was held in the school gym in a setting of white pillars and flowers . Graduation week began with a beach party and ended with the moment which everyone had eagerly anticipated—graduation to the Senior High School Mrs. Davies and Mr Wiley had guided our class successfully to this happy conclusion And thus ended our first year of high school. SOPHOMORE YEAR Our class was complete now, with the addition of the River Street students Again we were organized—this time under the capable direction of Mr James Dadenas, and plans were underway to begin raising money for our Senior year Our first big class project was the making of basketball pins and the selling of magazines By now various Sophs' were beginning to participate in clubs and other activities We were well represented in athletics, the Buc, and the Student Council Those pep gals—Betsy Burr Anita Podell, and new addi- tion Phyllis Stout were a credit to the squad Elections for class officers were held. Jimmy Brown became president with Frank Trimboli, vice-president Betsy Burr secretary Fred Page, treasurer Anita Podell, business manger and Anna Lou Fioretti, assistant business manager When Christmas came around, the Sophs, Juniors, and Senior sponsored a dance in the gym to which all were invited Meanwhile, we studied and worked diligently to make good marks in our class work The next highlight for us was the spring dance with Easter and all the trimmings as the theme Everyone did his best and made it a huge success The year progressed, and in May we produced, our first show the amusing 'Sophomore Escapades' We will always remember that fabulous Charleston line, the beautiful clothes modeled by the girls, and the amusing skits and dance numbers As the year drew to a close, we looked back upon the achievements of the past year and forward to what our days as upperclassmen would hold for us. JUNIOR YEAR Class Rings have arrived!!! The first event of the year was the long-awaited moment of receiving our cherished class rings Before we knew it, the football season was upon us, and there were proceeds from the sale of booster tags, buttons, and magazines to add to our fast-growing treasury Jimmy Brown was elected president for the second time Bruce Ruh was vice-president’ Bette Hammernick, secretary Judy Scarbrough, treasurer Josephine Phillips, business manager; and Lou Acerra, assistant business manager Harrell Redden took over the job of treasurer after Judy Scarbrough moved to Germany This year cheered on by the cheerleaders and students, the boys did a great job in the field sports and brouqht many honors to our school In March we gave the play, No More Homework, which was a tre- mendous success Anita Podell, Powell Beyland, and Joan Mackey played the leads, ably assisted by the other members of the cast . . The comedy scenes were handled excellently by Josephine Phillips and Bill Olsen as cleaning woman and janitor respectively For the first time, we decided to hold the Junior- Senior Reception away from the school at the Molly Pitcher Hotel The evening was enjoyed by all who attended Then something nice happened to two of our girls, Marie Soviero and Joye Aumack, who were elected to visit the United Nations for a week in the summer Harral Redden and Jimmy Brown were elected representatives to New Jersey Boys' State, and Shirley Halpern and Martha Barr representatives to the Citizenship Institute for Girls The Log' Staff was organized also The year came to an end, exams were over and we stood on the threshhold of our last year of high school. SENIOR YEAR All too quickly we had reached the goal toward which we had worked for three years Our graduating officers were Jimmy Brown, president assisted by Fred Page as vice-president Bette Hammernick as secretary, Joanne Macdonald, treasurer Josephine Phillips as business manager, and Mary Greco, assistant busi- ness manager They did a wonderful job in heading our class, and all of them deserve a vote of thanks . In the field of sports, the boys were not as successful as the teams of other years Captain Betsy Burr with her cheerleaders Anita Podell and Phyllis Stout seniors, and Else Svindland, Head Majorette, with two of her assistants, Virginia Donato and Sandy Smith, deserve a round of applause for keeping up the school spirit during football and basketball seasons Tom Shafer headed the Student Council with Harrel Redden as vice-president Shirley Halpern was editor of the 'Buc, the number one high school paper in the country . Bruce Ruh, as editor of our Log, and his staff of editors are to be congratulated on a fine job They have put many hours of hard work into making this an outstanding yearbook Under the capable direction of Mr Edward Brown, we produced Senior Varieties, an event which will never be for- gotten Everyone helped in making this the best variety show ever given by a Senior class February rolled around and we were given a dance by the Juniors, the annual J. S. R., held at the Molly Pitcher Hotel Our Senior Prom, at the end of the year will always remain a fond memory Before we knew it graduation with its pageant was upon us We had studied and worked hard these four years, guided carefully along the road to success by Mr Sisson, Mr Hurley, Mr Wilhelm, Dr Hibbs, and our teachers, to all of whom we express our deepest gratitude A special vote of thanks goes to Mr Dadenas for his efficient sponsorship And so, with these few remarks of appreciation, we, the members of the Class of 1954, take our leave of Red Bank High School, as we carry with us cherished memories of these four happy school years. 73 NICEST SMILE MOST ATHLETIC Milton Morris — Chris Stoble BEST DRESSED Frank Aequaro — Jo Acerra BEST DANCERS Frank Aequaro — Shirley Poole MOST POPULAR James Brown — Betsy Burr DID MOST FOR CLASS Bruce Ruh — Jo Phillips NICEST HAIR PRETTIEST EYES Frank Aequaro — Else Svindland Roger Van Leer — Lynn Mandelbaum 74 QUIETEST Ben Rose — Sandra Bice CUTEST John Figaro — Betsy Burr BEST FIGURE Larry Bennett — Else Svindland BEST MANNERS Frank Aequaro — Etta May Scott MOST TALKATIVE Richard Christer — Phyllis Stout CLASS CUT-UPS Robert Pee-Wee Guilliams — Phyllis Stout MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Bill Olsen — Lowell Krassner — Anita Podell CLASS WOLVES Harold Dancer — Kay Novick TALLEST and SHORTEST Tom Boekel — Marie Richardson 75 We, the graduating class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-four, residing in Red Bcnlc, in the County of Monmouth, and State of New Jersey, being of sound mind and disposing memory do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills and Testaments heretofore made by us, and as individuals do bequeath the following, to wit: To the teachers, we bequeath all of our gratitude for making our years in high school pleasant. To the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors we bequeath our pleasant memories of Red Bank High School. I, Josephine Acerra, do bequeath my blue Cadillac to Mr. Sko. I, Louis Acerra, do bequeath my working ability to Jack Ray Anthony Vetrano. I, Frank Aequaro, do bequeath my brains to Fu Manchu (Sam Rago). I, Eleanor Adams, do bequeath my week-end parties to Wilma Bands. I, Marcia Aenus, do bequeath my unsuccessful chemistry experiments to Sandie Levy. I, Edward Anderson, do bequeath my golf ability to Ronnie Choquette. I, Vickie Ariozzi, do bequeath my love for a 47 Lincoln to Jeanette Calandrillo. I, Ronnie Aschettino, do bequeath my height and size-thirteen sneakers to Marty Mush Brenner. I, Joye Aumack, do bequeath my messy notebook to Emily Smith. I, Martha Barr, do bequeath my neatness to Marcia Speer. I, Irene Bennett, do bequeath my seat in eighth period economics class to Josephine Rinackowski. I, Larry Bennett, do bequeath my filthy white bucks to Roberta Macdonald, i Roger Bennett, do bequeath my height to Bill Bennett. I, Powell Beyland. do beqi eath my Argyles to Ronnie Choquette. I, Sandra Bice, do bequeath my reticence to Barbara Zilberblat. I. Rosemary Binder, do bequeath my three years of French to Sue Bonsall. I, Thomas Boekel, do bequeath my queer jokes to Richard Ackerman. I. Gardiner Brower, do bequeath my job at the A P to John Riddle. I, Jimmy Brown, do bequeath my small feet and muscles to Billy Kehoe. I Cynth'a Burcha! do bequeath my history papers to anyone who wants them. 1 Else Burgess, do bequeath my long fingernails to Phyllis Smith. ! Betsy Burr, do bequeath my cheering tights to Louis Pavao. I, Jewels Cain, do bequeath my art talent to Joe Hughes. I Roland Canepa, do bequeath my broken test tubes and flasks to Tony Basso. I, Arlene Caniff, do bequeath my weight to Marty Brenner. I, Mary Caniff, do bequeath my gym suit and shower to Barbara Caniff. I, John Caruso, do bequeath my broken history chair to any stiff-backed junior. , I, Fred Chapman, do bequeath my horse to Marcia Speer. I, Richard Christer, do bequeath my ability to talk to Robert Renard. I, Nancy Clayton do bequeath my height to Barbara Thornton. i Betty Clifford, do bequeath my magnificent obsession to anyone who considers it a luxury. !, Car Cosentino, do bequeath my bottle of Manischewitz wine to Jimmy Hutton. I Ruth Crawford, do bequeath my French books to Clara Tilton. I Carol Crone, do bequeath my raised eyebrows to Ronnie Reeves. ' Harold Dancer do bequeath my album of hillbilly songs to Sandie Levy. 1, A bert Daniels, do bequeath my good times at R.B.H.S. to Tracy Singleton. Pci y Davis, do bequeath my red hair to Marcia Hayman. I, Virginia Donato, do bequeath my twirling ability to any future majorette. I Be y Farrell do beaueath my typing eraser to Midge Cook. Robert Field, do bequeath my pleasant disposition to Ronnie Choquette. John F'garo, do bequeath my boots and saddles to Ralph Gatta. I, Julie Fine, do bequeath my leopard skin bathing suit to Maria Di Fiore, i An-a Lou Fioretti do bequeath my empty gas-tank to Bob Finelli. Barcara Fischer ao bequeath my A in History to anyone who needs it. i, James Flynn, do bequeath my Mr. Wizard Experiment Book to Mr. Browning, i, Joy Ford do bequeath my place in the Choralettes to Betty Gelhaus. ! V ana Fulford, do bequeath my beautiful smile to Elizabeth Simms. Geneva Gaddis do bequeath my streak of red hair to Liota Hudson. ! Carc Garrabrant, do bequeath my slimness to Jean Smith. I, Jean Glbney, do bequeath my gracefulness to Bob Patterson. I, Audrey Gi'!iam, do bequeath my long earrings to Barbara Thornton. !. Beverly Gilmore, do bequeath my nickname to Joyce Gilmore. I, Stephanie Glover, do bequeath my ability to play basketball to Dorothy Clark. I, She a Goldberg, do bequeath my afternoons waiting for the postman to any girl with patience. I Maxine Granderson do bequeath my writer's cramp to Phyllis Smith. I Mary Greco, do bequeath my position of Assistant Business Manager to Carmena Greco. I, Barbara Green, do bequeath my car to my sister. I Marcia Greenberg do bequeath my ability to talk to Lenore Galanter. I, Robert Guilliams, do bequeath my false teeth to any member of the football team who might need them. I. Shirley Halpern, do bequeath the Buc room to next year's editor. I Be te Hammernick, do bequeath my office of class secretary to Sandy Hammernick. I. ShVey Harbough, do bequeath my long blonde hair to Shirley Biedermann. I Ross Hoffman do bequeath my ability to lose weight to Mimi Benowitz. ' F-a ces Hoffner. do bequeath my natural color hair to Claudia Hoffner. I, Steve Hopkins, do bequeath my sterling attendance record to Bob Finelli. I, Bob Hotchkiss, do bequeath my place on the basketball team to Palmer Patton. I. Ear1 Hughes, do bequeath my eighth period study to Alfred Epps. June 15, 1954 Dear Reader I just had the most fantastic adventure! Just imagine having the opportunity to accompany scientists Lowell Krassner Rein Raago, and Barry Kaplan on a trip into the future in their new time machine. Just a simple flick of the dial, and there we were in the year 1980. The first thing I did was to buy a newspaper and find out what was going on in the world. The head- lines informed me that President James Brown was taking his bi-weekly vacation in Florida. I also read that the world, in general, was disturbed by the rapid decrease in the number of islands in the Pacific because of the experiments of the noted physicists, Harold Phillips and Ed Lerner I read on to discover the reason for their concern. On their last test they made a miscalculation and accidentally wiped Russia from the face of the earth. On the society page, columnist Phyllis Stout informed me that Shirley Poole's latest song record had just hit the million mark, and that Josephine Acerra heads the list of the world's best-dressed women for the fifth consecutive year On page five I came across Kay Novick and Joanne Macdonald's Advice to the Lovelorn column. On the next page I read that the famous artist Ben Rose and Marcia Aenus, were having a showing of commercial art at the Museum of Modern Art There was also news of the new fashions for '81 designed by Shirley Halpern and Martha Barr These productions are to be modeled at an exclusive presentation by Else Svindland and Julie Fine and can be purchased only at the Fifth Avenue shop of Anna Lou Fioretti. This shop employs Gloria Weaver as manager Carol Crone as buyer and Louise Summey as head seamstress. I was really very lucky to arrive in the future at such an opportune time, because it seems that there has just been quite a commotion in the world of sports. The sports page of the paper revealed that Harral Red- den has just proved himself to be the strongest man in the world. At the recent Olympics he broke the world's weight-lifting record by scoring a fabulous 1,250 pounds! I also recognize other familiar names on the sports page. Frank Aequaro was leading the big pro- fessional golf tournament of the year Ronnie Aschet- tino's atomic powered speedboat 'Miss Red Bank, had captured the Gold Cup in every regatta of the year smashing all previous records. Harold Dancer's thoroughbreds are trotting at tracks throughout the country and are the undisputed champions of the turf. In regard to America's favorite pastime, I found that Slugger Pee Wee Guilliams had been voted the most valuable player of the year. Alice Lewis, and her team, the Red Bank Bombers, with such great stars as Fran- ces Lewis and Chris Stoble, threatens to enter the Na- tional League. And there were familiar names on other pages, too. Frank Napoli's comic strip, now nationally syndicated, is the favorite of kids of all ages. After thoroughly reading the paper I asked my guides to show me some outstanding points of interest They took me to the nearest hospital where I saw nurses Betsy Burr Phyllis Moskowitz, Dorothy Klenk, and Betty Farrell capably performing their duties. The hospital also employes dieticians, Barbara Yanko and Rose Hoff- man, who specialize in non-caloric diets. It was told that psychologists, Anita Podell and Stephanie Glover by their revolutionary new methods, have practically erased all juvenile delinquency in the country. This de- velopment certainly must be a joy to such educators as the noted professor of history, Leo Tector and his colleagues. I couldn't resist returning to the Red Bank Schools, where I found Ruth Crawford, Lynn Mandel- baum, Dale Orlean, and Joy Ford faithfully teaching a future generation, including my own ten children. The Red Bank High football team, coached by Sweet Boy Morris, had just completed an undefeated season. Oh! I forgot to mention that an ultra-modern new high school has been built to replace the addition constructed in 1954. It seems that the old building was way out of date, and was crumbling from over-use. Travelling on, I found that many of the old gang had become successful in the world of business. Carol Scorzelli, Virginia Donato, Betty Hammernick, Frances Ryan, Maxine Granderson, Josephine Phillips, and Nancy Clayton, are employed as secretaries by that multi- million dollar insurance firm of Bennett and Shafer which has its main office in the new New York skyscraper designed by Ako Vainu. This building, three times the size of the ancient Empire State Building, also houses the finance company of Angelo Sherman. Some of his clerks include Mary Greco, Margie Maner Joyce Shea Eevi Kudi, Miriam Wolcott Dolores Wolcott Nancy Miller and Angie Talerico. I was naturally interested in seeing the big town. The greatest hit on Broadway this season is the tense melodrama, She Swoons at Twilight starring that dra- matic actress, Miss Betti Clifford. also couldn't miss seeing Ballerinas Jean Gibney and Marion Santoro, and that sensational song and dance team, Bruce Ruh and Joan Mackey, who have their own television show. After the program, I ate the most delicious pizza ever at the Club 54, the newest of Louis Acerra's 50 fine res- taurants. At dinner I found that all New Yorkers were talk- ing about the tremendous new bridge that was de- signed and constructed by the engineering firm of Powell Beyland, Bill Olsen, and John Matsinger It takes the place of the Brooklyn Bridge, which was purchased by Harry Sacoloff last year at a reduced price. A visit to the World Government Buildings dis- closed that Fred Page is the head of the American dele- gation to the United Nations, which includes Robert Kuhns, Joye Aumack, John Caruso, Marie Soviero, and Roland Canepa. The current problem facing them is whether or not to admit the moon to the Security Council. Back at the shopping center I found that a new department store, owned by Walter Utkin and Robert Field, threatens to put Macy's out of business. It employs such high-pressure salesmen as Ray Warren, Arline Caniff and Etta Scott who are partly respon- sible for its success. I was also interested in the new developments in chemistry. Barbara Fisher has won the Nobel Prize and world recognition for having synthesized a com- pound in the form of a minute capsule, which provides all the nourishment necessary for one day. This com- pound tastes good too, and its reasonable price will make it easily available to housewives. Speaking of housewives, Rose Marie Mazza, Sheila Goldberg, Mary Caniff Irene Bennett and Eleanor Jenkins have formed a Women's Club which meets once a week at the beauty salon of Beverly Gilmore and Geneva Gaddis. Farmers Roger Willgerodt and Dave Olsen's prize livestock dominate the agricultural scene. They have developed a new breed of animal, related to the schmoo, which can produce bacon, beefsteak, eggs, and milk, all at once. A major tourist attraction for Ameri- cans is that popular dude ranch, the Bar-J-Figaro, which is known for its glamorous cowboys—John Rue, Richard Christer, and Fred Chapman. The most amazing event of the last few years, however was probably the first passenger flight to the moon. Roger Bennett and Sonny Winston were co-pilots on this trip, and Polly Davis was stewardess. Among their passengers were James Flynn, Nelson Maddi, David Stevenson, Gardiner Brower and Arnold Adams, who remained on the moon to open a chain of hot-dog stands. Later they are planning future expansion throughout the solar system. Inquirinq about other members of the Class of 54, I found that every member had been successful in all his undertakings. I do not have time nor space to give an account of each one, but I assure you that none of them have been forgotten. When the time machine, which has not yet been perfected, developed a broken Zenon XL547 tube, it was necessary to return to the present before I could complete my tour I arrived back in 1954 about an hour ago and sat down immediately to write this account of my adventure be- fore any experience could be forgotten. It was all so fantastic that I wonder if it were just a dream. Someday I shall really know! For remembrance sake, always yours, A CLASSMATE. The annual Senior Varieties was presented by the Class of 54 on November 19 and 20 at the River Street School Audi- torium. Directed by Mr. Edward Brown, with Roger Van Leer as Master of Ceremonies, it was the most successful show produced by a senior class at Red Bank High School. The show was divided into four memorable scenes. Any- where South of the Border' opened the show setting the stage for a samba line, a comedy skit 'Shoot and other South Ameri- can features. A pantomime, Is Zat You Myrtle?' 'Saturday Night Frolic, and a song, 'Water Can't Quench the Fire of Love, were some of the highlights of Hillbilly Hangout 'This n That gave a chance to display the class's singing and acting talent featuring the magic of Rover Van Leer and other specialties. The final scene, 'New York Fantasy, covered the flapper era to the present day. From Butch Warren's comedy dance to our own Rockettes, this scene was most enjoyable. The grand finale, Marching Along Together sung by the entire cast rang down the curtain on the memorable Senior Varieties of 1954. The biggest project of our sophomore year was the Sophomore Escapades, a combined fashion and variety show directed by Mr Edward Brown. The first performance of its kind ever presented at Red Bank High School, it featured the modeling of stylish summer fashions from 'Town and Country' of Red Bank, and also songs, dances, and comedy acts. As every member of the class had a share in the show, the Sophomore Escapades' was a great success. 82 On March 27 1953 the stage was set with its performance of No More Homework. Presented by the Class of '54, this amusing play broke all traditions by being the first play given by a junior class. Capably directed by Miss Barbara Deckert the drama pictured the hilarious events which take place when some average high school students take over the management of a high school. The play which was a tremendous success, featured several of our future Bernhardts and Bar- rymores. Among them were Anita Podell, Powell Beyland, Joan Mackey, Josephine Phillips, Bill Ol- sen, Fred Page, Shirley Halpern, Bruce Ruh, Ruth Crawford, Larry Bennett Phyllis Moskowitz, Stephanie Glover Bill Robinson, Chris Stoble, John Caruso and Harold Phillips. 84 85 Will you ever forget the evening ot May oth at the Molly Pitcher Hotel, when Juniors played host to Seniors in a simply wonderful night of music, dancing and entertainment? In a setting picturing an Orienta Spring, the juniors and their guests danced joyously to the music of Pat Sciaraffa and his orchestra. It might be interesting to note that this reception was the first dance to be held outside of school in many years. May its success help to start a new tradition! 86 87 TM LOG 195% | The task of compiling the information in the Log of 54 was the responsibility of a group of Seniors chosen by all students who were nterested in working on the Log. The task was by no means an easy one, as it required many long hours of labor on the part of each member of the staff The difficult work soon became a pleasure, however as the book began to take on form and the staff became in- spired by memories that had almost been for- gotten. The editors hope that their classmates will enjoy reading +he Log as much as they enjoyed pre- paring it 91 Jh v Duemneer 92 The Buccaneer under the advisorship of Mr Burnet Henyon, is now in its eighth year of pub- lication. Published approximately twelve times during the year it conta ns school news, humorous items and features on guidance, school and alumni, activities, and personalities. As the paper is op- erated on a plan similar to that employed by large publications, it gives excellent training to those on the staff The 'Buc has received a first place rating in the Columbia Scholastic awards, a competitive contest, national in scope. This year Shirley Halpern was the Buc's Editor-in-Chief Left to right: Mr. Chester Wilhelm, adviser; Jane Wiley, Harral Redden, Tom Shafer, Betty Caizza, Robert Finalli. The Student Council, an organization of stu- dents elected from ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades attempts to solve student prob- lems. Each year definite objectives, set up by the group, direct their activities. Some of the more recent projects undertaken by the council include the sponsorship of the Heart Fund, Red Cross, Clothing and Polio Drives, the Saturday Night Dances and the assembly programs. The Council was especially helpful with the dedi- cation of the addition to the school. All of these projects could not have been accomplished with- out the co-operative effort of the student council members, the officers of which are Thomas Shafer President Harral Redden, Vice-President Robert Finelli, Treasurer Betty Caizza, Recording Secre- tary, and Jane Wiley, Corresponding Secretary. 2B- €. Club The D. E. Club, under the supervision of Mr Joseph Farrell, was organized for the first time this year Members of the club, all seniors, try to put into practice some of the theory that they have learned from their course in Distributive Edu- cation. They plan to go on a field trip and visit many places of business. Their officers are as follows President Mary Caniff’ Vice-President, Walter Utkin, Sec- retary-Treasurer Christina Stoble. Jfrettcb Club The French Club, comprised of students from the first second, and third year French classes, has been carrying on varied activities to help improve the members' understanding of French. The advanced part of the club is carried on entirely in French. The activities include playinq French qames, sinqinq French sonqs, listening to French records, and reading French stories. The annual French Club dinner marks the climax of the club's yearly proqram. Here the students may display their talent by playing the piano, singing French songs, or participating in French skits. Bill Olsen is president of the advanced group, June Westerman is secretary, and Anita Podell is program chairman. Wesley Patterson is president of the first year group, with Julie Nevius as secretary, and Kay Predmore as treasurer 94 Cbestf Club The Chess Club, sponsored by Mr Solomon Poplar, was formed to give in- terested students the opportunity to learn and play chess. During the club period the boys who are acquainted with the rules and principles of the game teach those who are less familiar with them. The club expects to arrange intramural tournaments and later perhaps, to compete with other schools. The officers of the club are as follows President Vladimir Reyneske Vice-President Ed Josell Treasurer Wesley Patterson; and Secretary, Harry Sandleburn. Secretarial Club The Secretaria Club, a new club this year consists of seniors who are planning on a secretaria career This club is sponsored by Mrs. Mary Bierstadt The purpose of the club is to put into practice the knowledge learned in secretarial classes and to earn money for a field trip at the end of the year Club activities this year included typing for teachers and school organizations. The officers of the club are as follows President Mary Greco Vice-President Josephine Phillips Secretary, Bette Hammernick; and Treasurer Carol Scorzelli. IIJipilMlillir Bill 95 JPank J|tg6 ikfjool Pank A penny saved is a penny earned' is the motto of the Red Bank High School Bank. The Bank, sponsored by Mr Julius Lasky, consists of seven bankers Mary Mancino, Louise Pavao, Nancy Boruin, Annette Lombardi, Margie Antonides, Bar- bara Stevens, and Janice Schank. The members meet on Monday mornings to collect all deposits and to open new accounts for the students of the high school. Hibvaxy Council The Library Council, under the direction of Mrs. Joan Smith, is again a member of the New Jersey School Library Council Association. The purpose of the club is to develop a greater curiosity among the students about the use of book and library service, to stimulate reading interest and to improve the. library service of the school. Students are trained in all phases of library technique. Their job is to aid with typing, filing, shelving, and perform various other library duties. The following people have been appointed to take charge of specific tasks President Sylvia Jordan Secretaries, Jeanne Smith and Betty Caizza Treasurer Barbara Zil- berblatt’ persons in charge of shelving periodicals, Alice Matthias shelving assistant Ruth Taylor; mail, publicity, and notices, Lynn Robottom library order Alice Banks and Ada Webster’ and messenger Janet Scott 96 §trte’ totaling Club The Girls' Bowling Club, under the leadership of Miss Elizabeth Kelley has again been active this year The meetings are held Thursdays after school at the Red Bank Recreation Center Newman Springs Road. The club members practice among themselves and, whenever possible, arrange meets with the Boys' Bowling Club or with neighboring schools. Many of the girls owe their knowledge of bowling to the Club, as a majority of the members had had no experience when they joined. Members of former years have often gone on to play on neighborhood or business teams, doubtless some of this year's members will do the same. The officers of the club are as follows. Chairman, Ann Cornwall- Vice-Chairman, Anna Lou Fioretti Treasurer, Helene Ritterman and Secretary, Dee Maddux. JPopsi’ Potolmg Club The Boys' Bowling Club, under the direction of Mr Howard Brown, was formed for the purpose of discovering and developing the best available bowlers to repre- sent the school in competition with other high schools in this area. Those partici- pating in matches are chosen on the basis of accumulative scores obtained during the club's regular meetings, which are held at the Red Bank Recreation Center The manager of the club is Roger Bennett Creative OTritmg Club The Creative Writing Club has the dubious honor of being the smallest club in Red Bank High School. For its size, though, it manages to do a great many things, such as representing our school in many writing contests. Besides leading these activities, Miss Margaret Thompson, club advisor also instructs the members in various phases of composition. The club has chosen Robert Grudin for its presi- dent this year ilatm Club The School's Latin Club is actually two clubs, Latin I and Latin II. The Latin I division discusses Roman mythology and customs, presents plays, participates in games, enacts pantomime sketches, and carries on other activities relevant to Latin or to Roman culture. Plans include the adoption of a Latin name and motto. The second division of the club is intended for those students who have a more serious interest in the language. They receive extra practice in sight transla- tion. Every spring the three best Latin students, usually from this group, are chosen by the club sponsor Miss Rice, to represent Red Bank at a contest in Latin sight translation at New York University. In the past Red Bank has been consistently near the top. $u le Club The Puzzle Club, sponsored by Miss Chateauneuf is composed of freshman academic pupils interested in mathematical puzzles, and riddles, in shortened com- putation, and the manipulation of the slide rule. The club meets in two groups, the officers of which are James Klenk and Robert Reussille, Presidents Anne Cornwell and Howard Newman, Vice-Presidents Gordon Lindsay and Margretta Reed, Sec- retaries. Camera Club The Camera Club consists of members of the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. The purpose of the club is to train all students interested in pho- tography as a hobby or as a vocation n the art of taking and developing pictures. As an aid to develop these skills, a well equipped photographic darkroom has been made available. Some of the phases covered are film developing, printing, enlarging, mounting negative and printing, filing, flash photography, portrait work, sports action shots, etc. The club members are held responsible for all photographs used in school papers, the items appearing in local papers and senior class yearbook. Seniors who have completed four years of this sort of training are qualified for professional work. 99 John Luckenbill, director of the band, has developed a fine musical organiza- tion. The maroon and white figures are familiar sights on the football field, where they are noted for their marches as well as their novel arrangements of popular tunes. Each year they plan two band concerts—one in the winter the other in the spring. At each of these functions, the majorettes present one number Red Bank High School is very proud of its band. 102 104 106 The Buc Gridders went through a stormy season. Suffering from injuries and sicknesses, they lost every game but one, a 7-7 tie with Lakewood. The Phippsmen came close many times but just weren't able to break into the winning column. They were the first team to score two touchdowns against Freehold, who enjoyed an unde- feated season, but came out on the short end of a 47 14 score. It was in the traditional Turkey Day Contest that the Bucs turned in their best performance. Coaches Tommy Phipps and George Saffa were guiding the Bucs through a brilliant defensive game when in the fourth quarter the score standing at 0-0, the Branch- es cashed in on a blocked kick, recovered behind the goa to net two points. Inspired by this score the Green Waves rolled on to two more touchdowns and won 15-0 despite the valiant efforts of the Buccaneers. 107 108 The Buc Caqers sailed throuqh choppy waters this season, but they were still able to keep their heads above water Coach Pingatore had lost almost all of last year's players so he had to rebuild an entirely new team. Playing most of the games away because our new gym had not yet been completed, the Red Bank hoopsters lost most of the early encounters. Upon the completion of the new gym, the Bucs played host to Freehold. This was a sad christening for the new gym, for the home team lost by two points, the score at the final buzzer being 52-50. But in the traditional never-say-die' spirit of the Maroon and White, the team retaliated by winning games no one thought they had a chance to win. One such case was the Red Bank-Manasquan game. Mana- squan came to Red Bank with only one loss on their rec- ord but left with two. Again in the Red Bank High-Red Bank Catholic game, Red Bank Catholic began the game with an undefeated record but left the floor with their first defeat. Even though the Red Bank team didn't win any titles, they played great ball. They fought down to the last second of every game and gave everything they had. We congratulate the Red Bank Basketball Team and their coach on their season's record. 109 BOB KUHNS Coach Tommy Phipps had another good baseball season this year As graduation had taken most of last year's players, he had to rebuild his team around a few veterans. Coach Phipps had plenty of material to choose from, and even the problem of developing new pitchers was solved. The team improved with each game and soon became a sound, well-coordinated unit much to the dismay of many of Red Bank's opponents. There was never a lack of sportsmanship on the Red Bank baseball team they took defeat and victory in their stride. We offer our congratulations to the team and their coach on doing a fine job. Greetings to Mr Belton, our new track coach. Working with quite a few veterans, Coach Belton began the season with a promising team. The Red Bank Cinder Team had good men to place in every event. All the meets were interesting, as the results were unprdictable because of the close competition. Congratulations are in order for Coach Belton and his team. Ill Due to the construction of the new gym and the limited outdoor playing area, the girls' after- school sports activities seemed to be an unanswer- able problem facing both Mrs. Smith and the students. Every year since the seventh grade, interested students had turned out after school to participate n such competitive sports as hockey, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Mrs. Smith, not one to be discouraged, soon arranged a system that would provide regularly scheduled games. As we look back now we can remember with pleasure the fun we had participating in games against other schools. We .can also remember the patience Mrs. Smith had in teaching us the rules and proper form of all sports. We can now realize the importance these after-school sports activities had in building our character and per- sonalities. During our four years at Red Bank High, we learned the importance of team- cooperation, leadership, and good sportsmanship, all vital assets in our future life. 112 113 At this time the members of the staff of the 1954 Log would like to express their deep thanks to all who have made this year- book successful To Miss Margaret Thompson for her copyreading to Anthony Basso, Mr Trufolo and his pho- tography class for their writing efforts to the typing classes to the secretarial staff to Mr Hur- ley, Mr Wilhelm and all the teachers to Martha Barr and Mr. Maclllvain and his art classes; to Lorstan Studios for their photog- raphy to all the members of the Class of '54 who have helped in any way, however small, toward the production of this book. Last of all, to Mr James Dadenas, whose untiring efforts have helped make our class a suc- cess in all its ventures. ’Ctut fp ph Lithographed by RAE PUBLISHING CO. 22 Frink Street Montclair, N. J.