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

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IHIVIW i f .bl r lm 'I' X . X A' XXV' i K N dfivfv' J . 1 .vll Third Revue Best Yet' by PARKER SCOPE June 20, 1947 The annual show at Roselle Park High has definitely improved with age. The production, 'tPark's Class of '48 Revue , under the able direction of business managers, Miss Hedley and Mr. Forrest, was a good one. The members of the cast capably led by Board Members, Jack Podmajersky, Dick Wahl, Patsy MCCaff6rty, and Claire Luedtke, show- ed great skill and accomplishment. A- mong the notables present at the show were Julia Kelly, Joe Rubino and Jimmy Colucci, this group's representa- tives to the National Board of Circuses. I noticed on the program the names of several boys who've been inactive in the circus world of late. They were off doing their bit for Uncle Sam. I'm very glad to see them resume their positions among the cast members and I know they'll be a great asset to an already excellent group. Football was the first highlight of the show. Jimmy Colucci, Rudy Schultz, Ray Parenteau, Sonny Lugara, and Richard Majesky were on the field while Pat Benson had joined the lively barkers. In this section a new star was brought to light. She was Patsy Mc- Cafferty who, as Drum Majorette, led the excellent band during their color- ful high-jinks. Next came a little portion dedicated to rings. All the '48ers purchased class rings to keep the memory of the Show dear to them. At a party after the per- formance I saw those rings. They cer- tainly are lovely and deserve every bit of pride the cast takes in them. But to get back to the show and on to another section of sports-this time to the delightful combination of basket- ball and wrestling. On the court there was excellent playing by Jimmy Colucci, Bob Geiger, Joe Rubino, Richard Ma- jesky, and Ray Parenteau and capable managing by Roy Kornmeyer while on the mat Gordy Nobbs, Tom Zelinsky, Bill Boffa, Norman Buik, George Fisch- er, Bob Capaldo, George Evans, Dom Constantine, Frank Wilson, Harry Shall- cross, John DeHoff, and Bob Roth and managers John Doncrank and Roy Misek did a wonderful job. And, of course, from the sidelines there were those resounding cheers again led by those able barkers.

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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.

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The dramatic section entitled f'My Sister Eileen came next. It was dirett- ed hy Miss Geehr and starred Nick DeMarco, Barbara Tirsbier, Barbara Bleecl-fer, Ted Prochazka, Dick Wahl. Edgar Mueller, Pat Benson, Dick Her- gert, Dick Gray, Peggy Carney, Bob Davey, Don Ohning, and those popular Spanish Admirals. The group was for- tunate about the setting for the play. It was an old basement apartment in New York City and the scenery was just as old. They were just lucky this time but perhaps they'll get new scenery next year. Who knows! But in spite of the scenery the play was a success and undoubtedly proved 11 financial as well as cultural aid. Baseball-the favorite of Americans everywhere-had its part in the show too. On the diamond Jimmy Colucci, Joe Rubino, Richard Majesky, Ray Par- enteau, Dick Wahl, and Rudy Schultz did some skillful playing and made this section worthy of attention. Then came the lovely act entitled Junior Prom . I heard talk that the theme of a circus was not too favorably welcomed at first. However, I'm sure the members of the cast changed their minds, for the circus with its sparkling mural decorations, colorful streamers, and huge balloons was a pleasing sight indeed. But the most enjoyment I re- ceived was seeing the good time had by the cast dancing to that mellow music. Yes, I'm sure now they approved of the circus idea. As usual, there were certificates of honor given to those deserving this tri- bute. In this presentation Barbara Tirs- bier, Barbara Bleecker, and Thomas Washburn were the lucky ones. Only the ending of this show lacked the accustomed color and brilliance. However, next year we're promised a bang-up finale in the form of a gradu- ation. So be there-I will!