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

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'Y ,X I N 5 x.. 1 n ' le-.1 ,A gx N91 2:25 1, -Lx ,ly lun 's I f is Il, , ,I WL 40 lwrwmulflllll New Circus Troop Ends First Season by PARKER SCOPE June 21, 1945 The first performance in this town of the new circus group, 'fPark's Class of '48 Revue went off fairly well. Al- though the performers gave the general impression of inexperience and uneasi- ness in the ring, the revue was, on the whole, entertaining and well organized under the supervision of its Board of Directors. The competent board mem- bers were Jack Torbush as President, Jack Podmajersky, Vice President, and Claire Luedtke, Secretary-Treasurer. The stars of the show did not lack talent or ambition, despite their newness in this type of enterprise. I was surpris- ed at the promising ability of some of them. Along the acrobatic and strong arm line, Jimmy Colucci showed real sportsmanship and athletic achievement in three featured performances along with several other newcomers, Tom Zel- insky, Ray Parenteau, Rudy Schultz, Jack Podmajersky, Sonny Lugara, and Artie Kaulfers. The troop should really be proud of its barkers. Three of them, Barbara Griffith, Doris Kelber, and Claire Luedtke, earned a place on the nation's list of certified barkers because of their cheering ability and vitality. This is an honor not usually afforded members of such a young group, but then, the '48ers seem to have a lot of individuals among them worthy of acknowledgment. Some of its more serious performers, Roger Winters, Pat Benson, Barbara Tirsbier, and Thomas Washburn, received certifi- cates of honor from the Critic Associa- tion for their outstanding scholastic per- formance. The group on the whole was officially recognized in the world of the big tops by being granted a seat on the National Board of Circuses fa council of ten or- ganized for the promotion of circus interests in Americab. This post was filled by Barbara Griffith. In the future years, as the '48ers become better Known, larger representation will be alloted them. Getting back to the merit of the actual show, let me repeat that it did not utilize its potentialities, nor contri- bute much to the field of circus enter- tainment, but there were good reasons for that. The tension of the war and the inexperience of the troop more than a lack of ability or talent made this a mediocre presentation. Therefore, I pre- dict that next year and the years fol- lowing f'Parkls Class of '48 Revue will blossom into a masterful show worthy of the highest honors of the circus world. Time will tell!

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lN MEMORlAM HAZEL TODD NO RECORD of our high school years would be complete without a tribute to the memory of our beloved classmate, Hazel Todd, who will always be remembered for her friendli- ness and good will toward all.

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'T' QA., 48'ers Revue Wins Critics Acclaim by PARKER SCOPE June 20, 1946 The Park's Class of '48 Revue has again taken the town by pleasant sur- prise. Better than last yearl , More lively! , Stars show great promise! are only a few of the exclamations I heard among the audience. And I agree. The cast has certainly handled itself with more assurance than was to be expected. The Board of Directors, Jack Podmajersky, Jack Torbush, Barbara Griffith, and Barbara Bleecker, manag- ed the show beautifully and the repre- sentatives to the National Board of Circuses, Barbara Tirsbier and Jimmy Colucci, certainly added some splendid ideas. Feats of prowess and strength again headed the bill. I noticed that many of this year's performers topped last year's records. Yes, Jimmy Colucci, Rudy Schultz, Bob Roth, and joe Rubino all showed great promise. And, of course, that already famous group of gal bark- ers sounded even better after Tessie Battell joined them. Between acts I followed the crowd of performers and spectators to a refresh- ment stand called Wulff's. This has be- come the hangout of the '-18ers who have been quick to follow the lead of other more famous circuses. If it is as much help to the '48ers at it was to circuses in the past, Park's Revue will have a lot to thank Wulff's for. After refreshing myself with an Emin Blend, I hurried back to my seat to view the next act entitled Youth Rec- reation . The cast worked hard for the privilege of presenting this act and seemed to be very proud of their ac- complishments. Of course, the older members of the National Board of Cir- cuses did most of the work but the '48ers representatives helped too. Games, dancing, and contests all combined to make this one of the most exciting acts of the entire production. The next act was a new and very welcome addition to the Circus. Almost the entire group joined together in presenting a hilarious comedy about a trip to the New York Museum of Natural History and an even funnier forbidden trip to Central Park. It was all great fun. Finally the certificates of honor were presented to Doris Glisencamp, Barbara Tirsbier, Barbara Bleecker, and Thomas Washburn. Although this show does not have too much originality, the cast members are talented and with experience I believe they will be able to put on a really excellent show that you won't want to miss. I wish them lots of luck in that next presentation.