Roselle Park High School - Parkerscope Yearbook (Roselle Park, NJ)

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History of the Class of '39 lAS FOUND lN THE DIARY AF A CLASSMATEl September 30, 1935-At last I'm in high school. l wonder if l'm going to like this new school life. Everything seems so big and different...new teachers, and new subjects. All my classmates look fine after a long summer vacation, and thus we start our new careers. The class of '39 got together officially for the first time today. We elected D. McPhee as President, J. Roberts, Vice President, I'm sure these people will be excellent leaders of our class. June I9, 1936-Well, our freshman year is finished. Some of our classmates were awarded honor certificates for outstanding scholarship last night. They were: R. Cloer, G. Conklin, B. Kahn, A. Laurer, M. Naugle, M. Rittenhouse, J. Schwolow, J. Storms, and J. Tanis. We are proud of the fact that J. Fennell received his letters in football and S. Recca received his in baseball this year. September IO, 1936-The summer is over and the school term has started once more. Walked into school today with the air of an old-timer. After all, I'm a sophomore now. It was great to see all the old gang again. This year some sophomores from Springfield have joined us, so have made a lot of new friends already. l've been busy getting acquainted with my new subjects. Let's see,-Voici un crayon, je suis une petite fille. Wow, I'm learning things! Today our class of '39 had our elections. D. McPhee was elected President again, J. Tanis, Vice President, R. Naffke, Secretary-Treasurer, J. Storms and M. Naugle as our Council of Ten representatives. June I8, 1937-Most of us were sorry that today ends the school year because we have to part with our friends from the other towns. They will have their own school next year. Just think, I'm going to be a junior! This year N. Barnes, R. Cloer, J. Schwolow, J. Storms, J. Tanis, and M. Volk received honor certificates. H. Heipertz and J. Fennell were lettermen in football, L. Valenti and H. Farrell in wrestling, S. Recca, J. Fennell, G. Conklin in baseball. September 14, 1937-Tried to be nice to the new students: after all, I was a freshie once myself. How we've changed since then! The school is much smaller and chummier now, with just Roselle Park pupils. Oh, I wonder if I'm going to like chemistry. The pictures in the text book look interesting. Our annual class elections were held. The results were: D. McPhee, President, G. Conklin, Vice Presi- dent, N. Barnes, Secretary, J. Fennell, Treasurer, Council of Ten representatives, J. Storms, M. Naugle, and A. Kinn. Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Albert will be our advisers. Must do homework now. December 21, 1937-Got our rings today, and are we proud of our possessions! April 8, 1938-Tonight our class play was presented, and was a grand success des- pite the heavy rain. lt was called A Murder Has Been Arranged -a splendid play, coached by Miss Wood, with a cast doing a marvelous bit of acting. There was dancing afterwards, and a good time was had by all. May l3, l938-lt's awfully late, but just couldn't go to bed without writing down this evening! lt was our Junior Prom-oh what a perfectly perfect night! The gym was transformed into a beautiful ballroom with decorations of blue and white all over the place. The committee did a commendable job-they worked like busy bees. I had a lovely time which l'll never forget. Oh, hum, now to bed! Forty-seven

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June 24, 1938-Another school year has ended. Two of my classmates were admitted into the honor society-J. Tanis and A. Kinn. At graduation, R. Cloer, N. Barnes, M. Freeston, D. McPhee, and J. Tanis received honor certificates. J. Fennell, H. Heipertz were lettermen in football and R. Hunte in basketball. L. Valenti and H. Farrell received letters in wrestling, as did S. Recca, J. Fennell, G. Conklin, W. Schmelz, and W. Benner in baseball, J. Mulshine, W. Kuebler, and R. Weber in tennis, and A. Rubilla, R. Cloer and L. Wenz in track. lt was an eventful school year-one we all enjoyed. September 'I2, 1938-This is the last time that l'll enter a new term. Makes one feel that one's high school days are drawing to a close. Our class officers for our last year are G. Conklin, President, H. Heipertz, Vice President, D. McPhee, Treasurer, N. Barnes, Seccretary. Our Council of Ten representatives are A. Kinn, J. Fennell, B. Kahn, and E. Weston. All of us are entering into as many activities as we can-taking advantage of all opportunities. November 24, 1938-After the game this morning and the Thanksgiving Dance to- night, I'm pretty tired. lt snowed, ,but still we had a nice crowd at our dance. l had heaps of fun. December 23, l938-Just got home from our Christmas Dance. There was a pretty Christmas tree on the stage with colored lights. The orchestra was excellent, so everyone enjoyed the dancing. A great many alumni and faculty members were present. I guess l'd better get to bed. March 24, 1939-Tonight The Patsy, our senior play, was given. l'm sure it was the best ever presented-certainly there was a most talented cast! We had a grand evening watching the play and dancing afterwards to the tunes of Don Gibson. May 26, 1939--Our dear schoolmates, the juniors, entertained us with a delightful prom this evening. Everyone was there in gay attire-all looking very attractive. Now I have another happy memory of Park High days. June 6, 1939-Yearbooks came out today-are we proud! Next week is the senior ball-our last social function during high school-I can hardly wait! June 23, l939-Today was the last assembly we, as a class, will be able to witness. During these four years it is surprising how close one becomes to his friends, which makes parting a little difficult. Last night we received our diplomas-signifying that our high school careers have officially ended. The program was the usual dignified and traditional one. The speaker was excellent, but of course it was hard to concen- trate on what he was saying all the time- the occasion, you, know. Oh, so many of the boys were outstanding in athletics! The football lettermen were J. Fennell, H. Heipertz, R. Rubilla, R. Weber, W. Schmelz, G. Schaffter, J. Mul- shine, and R. Walker, those so honored in basketball were R. Hunte, A. Rubilla, R. Weber, V. Kempson, G. Conklin, and M. Naugle, in wrestling were L. Valenti, E. Davis, R. Walker, H. Conrey, W. Benner, J. Andrews, and H. Farrell. ln baseball, S. Recca, G. Conklin, W. Schmelz, W. Fulton, M. Sheldon, and H. Sharpe received letters, in tennis T. Seitz, J. Mulshine, W. Kuebler and R. Weber, and in track, A. 'Rubilla, R. Cloer, L. Wenz, J. Moscovich, R. Walker, V. Kempson, L. Ragland, C. Brookwell, R. Hunte, J. Wright, and J. Lernmons. This ends my high school career, which has brought me the happiest days of my life. Forty-eight