Rutherford High School - Rutherfordian Yearbook (Rutherford, NJ)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS V Seated-Ruth Clough, Secretary. Stancling-Alfred Smith, Presiclentg Clark lngrahm, Treasurer SENIOR CLASS HISTORY . They Were Themselves And so they Were! Looking back over the activities that the members of the Class of '29 have engaged in, one cannot help noticing how different this group is from the others that have graduated from R. H. S.I Let's see just what they have done. In 1925, a young-looking mob of Freshies an- nounced their arrival. Prospects were very dim, but on-lookers could not see how full of hope and ambition they Were. With Herbert Leighton as president, Douglas Luckey, vice-president, and Chic Hart- man secretary-treasurer, they made their debut, only to find that in February they would be divided, as the Junior High sys- tem was being installed. Eighteen stu- dents led by Alfred Smith and Ruth Clough were sent to the new Union Junior High School. Here, they presented a one- act play, The Ghost Story, besides doing various other things to show their class spirit. The forty other students who were sent to Park School under the leadership of Herbert Leighton and William Bailey, were also very active, presenting the one- act play, Travelers. On Class Night, these 9B's combined again and marched in the annual parade. This was the last time a Freshman class has been included in this affair. So, at the end of the 1926 spring term, the class of '29 had fully initiated the new school system, being the first graduates from junior high schools in Rutherford.

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JOHN THOMAS WILSON, JR. Jack, Wilson The mirror of all courtesy. In the midst of the hottest argument and the thickest fray, Jack keeps his ever-present courtesy. He is a good sport, full of fun. He is also a good executive. Football C2, 3, 415 Service League C2, 3, 415 Basketball C215 Ass't. Baseball Mgr. C215 Vice President and President of Class C215 Commencement Decoration Committee C215 Rutherfordian Staff C2, 3, 415 Executive Council C315 E. T. D. C3, 415 E. T. D. Play C315 Service League Circus C315 Base- ball Mgr. C315 Business Mgr. G. O. Play C315 Hi-Y C3, 415 Vice President Service League C315 President Hi-Y C415 President Service League C415 Business Mgr. E. T. D. Play C415 Basketball C415 Indoor Track C415 Track C41. Taft Prep School. '9'Z 2 I 3 5 Z 5 5 5 5 2 i i' TO THE SENIORS I am the '29ers' kitten. Or rather- I'm Miss OWen's, And she has loaned me To them. They are a funny lot- The Seniors- Jolly and stern By fits and starts. They do not know how long I've been here,- There are many things that they Don't know. But Miss Owen likes them- So I like them. When they Wonder Why My eyes are pleading- Perhaps- I am Wanting them To stay. -Puss, '29. 30

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In the fall of 1926, we find a splendid moulding of the class, but with a strong spirit of rivalry. Elections were held, and as a result, Jack Wilson was elected presi- dent, Alfred Smith, vice-president, and Dorothy Brown, secretary-treasurer. Much interest was shown in sports and clubs at this time, and the class also made them- selves known socially. Financially, they supported themselves by selling Christ- mas cards. A successful dance in Decem- ber was followed by some original after- noon dances,-an idea that was soon copied by other classes. On Class Night, a night of hilarity, the 29ers dressed as clowns and had no end of fun. On Soph Day, a memorable Saturday, Lake Hopat- cong was visited by about eight carloads of sporting students. In the fall of 1927, Herbert Leighton, Wesley Woltman, Margaret Wharton, and Ruth Ross took charge and directed the year's program very successfully. Ath- letics and clubs were crammed with Jun- iors eager to do their best. A cake sale reaped a large profit, and so did the at- tractive Junior Hop. Then, on one oc- casion, the class witnessed a performance of the play, Macbeth, in New York. This experience seemed to stir the dramatic spirits, and when the E. T. D. and G. O. plays were presented, a majority of the members in the casts were Juniors. On Class Day, much praise was given the colorful old-fashioned Dutch costumes and the amusing skit that caused a great deal of Sophomore distaste. Later, on an- other memorable day, about twelve car- loads traveled to Asbury Park where all amused 'themselves horse-back riding, swimming, and having a good time in general. At last the fourth year! President Al- fred Smith, Vice-President Peal, Secre- tary Ruth Clough, and Treasurers Doug- las Luckey and Clark Ingraham success- fully steered the class through the round of events. Starting off with a bang, the Senior Social with its attractive decora- tions made a great hit. Then, the girls made a fine showing by winning the inter- class championship in hockey. The Senior Dance, besides being a social success, brought in the best financial profit ever made at a high school dance. Class Night also was a great success with its hilarious skits, its cheers, and Tommy which proved to be one of the most interesting pieces of dramatic work ever done here. tRah! Rah! for Miss 'Brownlj Altogether the year' has been crowded with interesting happenings to be added to our memory collections. There are also several important events scheduled to take place as this article goes to press,- tennis, exams, the G. O. Prom, Senior Day, and Commencement. '29 has enjoyed high school,-its work, its fun, its friendships. In all modesty, too, we feel that we have helped contri- bute to its welfare, socially, financially, and scholastically. '2'?3 33n23 T0 MISS OWEN For hours of pure enjoyment In fun or deepest thought, For your friendship And sincere interest In us all, We cannot even breathe Our thanks- But only Whisper, We'll miss you.