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

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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!

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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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,- 51' Circus Fulfills Promise of Maturity by PARKER SCOPE June 22, 1948 I have just had the pleasure of seeing one of my prophesies come true. Four years ago I reviewed the premier of a new circus which was presented under the name of Park's Class of '48 Revue. This production was interesting because it showed that, while the performers were inexperienced and suffered from stage-fright, they had a good deal of promise. Then and there I predicted that time and experience would turn that inferior presentation into an ex- cellent work of art. Each succeeding year I watched the circus with more and more enthusiasm until this year I can safely say that Parlds '48ers have lived up to all my expectations. This yearls circus got off to a fast start when the performers hoisted their green and white banner with its rose emblem over the big top. Next came the introduction of this year's board of directors. The board members, William Jones Rudy Shultz, Dolores Huebner, and Donald Cullerton took their bows along with the '48ers representatives to the National Board of Circuses. These representatives were Joe Rubino, Teddy Prochazka, Richard Wahl, and Jack Po- majersky. The first act which became an instant hit was exhibitions of strength and skill with a football. The standouts of this portion of the circus were Captain James Colucci, Rudy Shultz, Anthony Lugara, Ray Parenteau, and Richard Gray. The next all-star act was a play en- titled The Man Who Came To Dinner. This presentation, which was greeted with cheers of acclaim, clearly showed how professional the '48ers had grown. I'd like to mention that Nick DeMarco, the '48ers' top male comedian, scored another smashing success as The Man along with Doris Kelber, Barbara Grif- fith, Robert Bacastow, Dominick Con- stantine, Marilyn Fuller, Sam Colucci, Patsy McCafferty, Harry Shallcross, Joan Bagwell, and several other talent- ed holdovers from last year's produc- tion. New scenery added a great deal to this excellent show. Speed, quick-thinking, and brawn all contributed toward making the next part of the circus popular with everyone. Of course, I mean basketball and wrestling. Captain Bob Geiger, James Colucci, Joe Rubino, and Ray Parenteau gained fame on the court while Co-Captains Robert Roth and Gordon Nobbs, Harry Shallcross, Norman Buik, Dominick 5 4 ' x L 1 , , g it Q. , .f li If . ' ie .L X V ' . J Ill re Wlllilllllllllllllllllllf, J my .Z t illllllllllllllll