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

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r ff feb., ,f i.. BELLE NOTKIN The price of wisdom is above rubies. A petite brunette . . . imaginative, impul- sive, and temperamental . . . Belle, posses- sing charm of manner, intelligence, and distinctive taste, has been an outstanding member of the class. Council of Ten 4, Honor Student l, 2, 3, Radio-script Club 3, Ping-Pong Club 2, Debating Club 4, Intramural Basketball I, 2, Archery Club I, Swimming Club I, Parkerscope Staff 4, Chess Club 4, Senior Play Committee 4. X36 DORIS PEDERSEN Time for work, and time for play. Gleaming red hair and blue eyes . . . an ardent adherent of sc-hool sports . . . dis- likes school and homework . . . follows the well-trod path to Wulff's . . . Doris hopes to become a nurse. Chemistry Club 4, Chess Club 4, Prom Committee 3, Archery l, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball l, 2, 3, 4' Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Bad- minton 1, 2, 5, 4, Bowling i, 2, 3, 4, Nurses Assistant I. 29 ROBERT OLDEHOFF Short of stature he was, But strongly built and athletic. A devoted football player . . . the kind of fellow we like to have around . . . Oldie has the perfect, sparkling personality needed to zcbgeve his ambition of becoming a radio Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, Honor Society 4, Base- ball l, 2, 3, 4, Wrestling l, 2, 3, 4, Foot- ball I, 2, 3, 4, Play Committee 3, Intra- mural Basketball I, 2, Intramural Wrestling I, 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Officer l, 3, Hall Monitor 3, 4. MARY ELLEN PARENTEAU I've taken my fun where I've found it. Happy-go-lucky , . . a vigorous swimmer . . . plays boogie woogie very well . . . rabid boxing fan and motor-cycle rider . . . Despite the end of the war Mary Ellen would like to ioin the Waves. intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4, Intramural Baseball 2, 3, 4, Swimming 4. 1 if I RALPH PHILLIPS A man of few words-at times. PATRICIA PHILLIPS Something new has been added. The newest addition to our class . . . cute and captivating . . . detests picnics . . . prefers dancing, football and sloppy Joes . . . Patty came here from Ohio via Nebraska and intends to go to college. Quiet, amiable, ambitious . . . leans to- ward the scientific field . . . aspires to go into engineering . . . a stalwart member of the band . . . His determination and persistency assure him of a successful career. Band 2, 3, Marching Band 2, 3, Aviation Cluib I, Spring Concert 2, 3. .

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THOMAS MEADE Some think he's swell-but we know it. Carefree and friendly . . . a good basket- ball player . . , possessor of a truly grand sense of humor and a pleasant disposition . . . Tom's warm smile and radiant person- ality are known throughout R.P.H.S. Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball I, Intramural Baseball 2, 3, Homeroom of- ficgr I, Officer of Class of '46, President ADELINE MOORE It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Active, blonde, cute . . . great camper . . . a violinist in the school orchestra . . . ex- pects to be a kindergarten teacher . . . Acldie's soft voice is a misleading guide to her lively character. Officer of Organized Classes 2, 4, Spring- time Review '44, 2, Orchestra I, 3, Swim- ming Club 2, 3, 4, Badminton Club 2, 3, Prom Committee 3, Intramural Baseball 3, 4, Intramural Basketball 3, 4, Usherette 3, Parkerscope Staff 4, Homeroom Officer I, Spring Concert I, 3. WILLIAM MILLER He was small of stature but excelled in worth. Rugged of frame . . . an inclination to- wards athletics . . . a sunny disposition and an impish grin add up to personality plus . . . Mischievous and glib, Bill is one of the best-liked members of our class. Officer of Organized Classes 3, 4, Spring- time Review '44, 2, Glee Club 4, Football I, 3, Wrestling I, 2, 4, Intramural Wrest- ling 3, Intramural Basketball 2, Homeroom Officer 3, 4, Hall Monitor 4. JACK MUELLER Always willing to lend a helping hand. President of Student Council . . . sings in the All-State Chorus . . . efficient, capable, and dependa-ble . . . These traits are just what the doctor ordered for Jack's chosen profession, medicine. Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council I, 2, 4, President of Stu- dent Council 4, Treasurer of Council 2, Victory Corps I, 2, 4, Glee Club 4, Parker- scope Staff 4, Homeroom Officer 3, Hall Monitor 4, All-State Chorus 4, Football I, -1. n-..i.,.si.-il 1. A..:.a-...c fa.-I-.Rav I 7 2 A WALTER MILLETT Variety is the spice of life. A real ciharacter . . . very well-liked . . . At the drop of a hat he will eagerly ex- pound on weight-Ilting, yogi-ism, horror movies, or dancing. Debating Club 3' Usher Squad 2, 3, Spring- time Review '44, 2, HENRY NOBBS Books! 'tis a dull and endless Iife. Hearty and energetic . . . always full of pep . . . breezes through school with as little effort as possible . . . Bub is the most loyal and steadfast of sports fans. Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4 Manager of Basketball 4, Intramural Wrest ling 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4 Intramural Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, Homeroor Officer I, 2. 23

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PATRICIA PORTMAN Happy am I- Carefree and well liked . . . inclined to be quiet while in school . . . excels in home economics . . . hopes to become a dietitian . . . Pat's hobbies are reading and fashions. Dramatic Club I, Badminton Club 4. .. ,-X JOSEPH RAFALOWSKI None but himself can be his parallel. A first-rate athlete . . . a somewhat disin- terested student . . . Adventurous and impulsive . . . Always able to talk himself out of the most difficult situation, Joe will be remembered as our favorite B.T,O. Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3 4, Wrestling I, 2, 3, 4, Prom Committee 3, Junior Play Committee 3, Intramural Softball I, 2, 3, 4, Assembly Usher 4. CATHERINE POTTER Trust not to appearances. A shy manner belies her true self . . . never worries about anything . . . takes life as it comes . . . An ardent sports fan, Betty is well-liked by all who know her. Officer of Organized Classes 3, Chemistry Club 4, Prom Committee 3, Intramural Basketball 4, Parkerscope Staff 4, Nurses Assistant 2, 3, 4. FRANK RECCA Life is a song. Good-natured, cordial, and sincere . . . a real lover of baseball and a fervent Yankee fan . . . His singing ability and baseball talent have made him a familiar figure around our school. Officer of Organized Classes 4, Springtime Review '44, 2, Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 2, 3, 4, Spring Concert I, 2, 3, 4, All- State Chorus I, 2, 3, A Capella Choir I, 2, 3, 4. MILDRED RADER A sunny temper gilds the edges of Iife's blackest clouds. Definitely lists roller skating as her favorite hobby . . . can be depended on to laugh at most jokes and puns . . . MiIlie can- cels the long-haired stuff for some good hot jive and popular music. Glee Club I, 4, Intramural Baseball 4, Bad- minton Club 4, Spring Concert 4, Office Worker 4, Senior Play 4. JOHN REID Never too serious, not too frivolous, but a rare good fellow. Jovial and smiling . . . a friend to every- body . . . not too fond of school . . . Jack can always be found driving around in the family car. Officer of Organized Classes I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, Football 2, Wrestling I, 2, Prom Committee 3, Junior Play Com- mittee 3, Intramural Softball I, 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Officer I, 2, 3, 4, Assembly Usher 4. 30