Sacred Heart High School - Vine Leaves Yearbook (Vineland, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1944 volume:

OUR APPRECIATION THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1944 TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS ITS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO OUR PAS- TOR, REV. WILLIAM J. HICKEY, FOR HIS DEEP CONCERN IN OUR WELFARE. WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT HAS BEEN DONE BY HIM FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL. TO MOTHER CARMELA AND THE SISTERS, WE EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE FOR US. MAY WE EVER STRIVE TO LIFT UP TO THE PRAC- TICE OF HIGH IDEALS MANIFESTED BY THEIR DAILY LIVES, FOR W EDEEPLY REALIZE THEIR VERY UNSEL- FISH DEVOTION IN OUR REGARD. FOREWORD In the editing of this book, we have endeavored to avoid that obituary flavor which so often seems to be injected into annuals. Our purpose is not merely to say a few well-chosen words over things of the past, but rather we hope to have “Vine Leaves put us back again in dear Alma Mater whenever we wish. Thus we can have a class reunion without leaving our favorite easy chair. It will permit us to live again those four good years of High School—to laugh at an old joke that a familiar face brings to mind, to experience once more, as it were, the joys and hap- piness once known at Sacred Heart. “Vine Leaves” is intended as a book not of memories but of experiences, one that may be picked up and lived over again at any time, only allowing memories to begin when it is again laid back on the shelf. REV. WILLIAM J. HICKEY, S.T.D. PASTOR OF SACRED HEART CHURCH DEDICATION TO OUR BOYS OF S J-RED HEART HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE ENTERED THE ARMED FORCES OUR BOYS, yes, one by one, they have left us, eager to be up and away when their time came to leave. Without a murmur, they laid aside their happy davs of youth, to travel far—all over the world—to fight on land and sea and in the air, wherever the stars and stripes of our beautiful emblem of liberty calls ther. They left us, with the smile of courage on their lips, with the far-away look iri their eyes, and the strength of prayer in their hearts, with no thought of what they were giving up so that we might keep the things we love. Their going has left a great void in our hearts and an emptiness in the lives of all those who hold them dear. We miss them at so many times and in so many places, our very own boys, all of them, the serious as well as the happy go lucky ones, the tall and the short, the thin and the stocky, the shy and the friendly, all of them with their young laughter and the gay, light hearts of youth. For them we pray, every day, that God may keep them in His own good way, safe from every harm and danger to soul or body. We wait for them to come home to us, our boys, yes, everyone of them, to our land of faith and charity, to our great American homes of peace and security. Officers of Class 19 4 4 Lawrence Karl Koering Class President Richard F. Carli Vice-President Bernice M. Scrivani Secretary Loaves Class of ’43 John Dechen James Hecker Archibald McTamney Charles Nealis Fdward Toal John Walsh Robert Watkins Class of ’42 Joseph Alexander Jerome Gillespie James Guidarini Eugene Maggioncalda Patrick Newton Anthony Pepper Andrew Tartaglia James Wilson Joseph Zagari Class of ’41 Anthony Cardarel John Dalton Louis Ferrari Anthony Festa John Gabage John Hennessey Peter Infante Dominic Oppolito Harold McHale Paul Ney Francis Piccardo James Sweeney Frank Wagner John Walsh Class of ’40 LOUIS J. BATTAGLIA Class of '44 U. S. A. Raymond Dannenhoffer John Dondero William D’Ippolito Robert Halpin Henry Healy Julius Macho Clement McHale Anthony Monari Carlo Ricci Martin Van Hook Francis Vondra Bernard Weiss Class of ’39 James Bisacquino Edward D’Ippolito Richard Dondero Charles McCorriston John Healy Warren Hecker James Lolli Joseph Ploppert Angelo Sparagna Angelo Sparagna Michael Vanella Norbert Vondra inc Leases RALPH A. CAPECE Class of '44 U. S. N. Class of ’38 Joseph Bacque George Boynton Peter Canino Charles DeMarco Michael DeMarco Francis Doerr Walter Gavigan James Gruccio John Monahan Joseph Ney Michael Rafter Francis Thalkcn Class of ’37 Francis Casazza George Codone Joseph Ferrari Charles Figarole Paul Figarole Woodrow Giordano Frank Lodge Francis Schad Spencer Slaw John Van Hook Class of ’36 John Armano Adolph Austino Paul Bird Joseph Bisson Joseph Cirelli John Foley William Rafter Claude Van Hook Edward Walsh Class of ’35 John Dlppolita Ignatius Gergenti James Hennessy Louis Ross Charles Vondra Class of ’34 James Cavagnaro Richard Ensor Edward Giordano Russell Johnson Eugene Kessler John McClain Walter Pegg Charles Smith Class of ’33 Edward Arnade James Catto Angelo Bagliani Francis Bisson David Cavagnaro Victor Durand Louis Fabbri Albert Scarani James Smith TRIBUTE E, THE SENIOR CLASS of '44, wish to pay our little tribute to the PARENT TEACHERS AS- SOCIATION, for their many favors bestowed on us, and for their kind assistance on many occasions through our years at Sacred Heart. Although little recognition is given to these women, we know of the truly great and good things they have accomplished. Their weekly packages t° the boys overseas, the card parties in aid of the Church, and, above all, their constant thought of us, urges us to tell them that the children of Sacred Heart School are deeply and truly thankful. RALPH J. CAPECE Sacred Heart Parish 927 Chestnut Avenue Vineland, N. J. Ralph is one of the finest boys you would ever want to meet. He is always neatly dressed and well behaved. Skating is his hobby and he is fond of dancing, too. In everything that has been undertaken by the class. Ralph’s name ranks among the co- operatives. RICHARD F. CARLI Sacred Heart Parish Wheat Main Road Vineland, N. J. Richie has the honor of being our worthy Vice-President. In all school matters, he is very active, especially the sport program. When any duty is undertaken by him, it is marked by his best efforts to sucecd. The good wishes of his many friends arc sure to follow him when he embarks on the Sea of Life”. Lc9. 7 THOMAS W. CROOKETT Sacred Heart Parish 319 N. 8th Street Vineland, N. J. A real Irishman if there ever was one, with the temper but minus the red hair. Bones” will be sadly missed for he is never too tired to argue about anything. His is a sort of dual personality, one day very eager and daring to try, the next he is changing with the changing sky. We hope he will be able to forge his way through life and attain suc- cess. He was one of the lucky three who passed the V-12 test. . IVAN A. COSIM’ Sacred Heart P 69 S. Myrtle Stre, Vineland, N. J. “Abie” with his sunny disposition and genial spirit has proven himself to bt a real gentleman and loyal member of our class. His clowning antics have given us many a good laugh. There are fine principles guiding him along life’s road and we trust he will ever be faithful to the little voice . Sports and dramatics are the high lights of success in his school career. LcadcQ L. KARL KOERING Sacred Heart Parish Park Delsea Vineland. N. J. That Karl has “what it takes” has been shown through his high school days; es- pecially in his role of President of the Class of ’44. in both Junior and Senior years. We congratulate him for his splendid leadership in every class undertaking. This space is too limited to allow us to do justice to one whom we consider a gentleman and a real pal ever ready to do his utmost for school and friend. Undoubtedly, future days spell host of very worthy friendships for him. CHARLES A. LERA St. Mary’s Parish Chestnut Avenue E. Vineland, N. J. Good-natured and generous best describe our Charlie. As manager of our basketball team this year, he ably proved his considera- tion and regard for others. It will be a sad day when he and his twin brother. Nicholas, are separated for through the years of school at S.H.S. they were seldom apart. NICHOLAS V. LERA St. Mary’s Parish Chestnut Avenue E. Vineland, N. J. Although a seemingly quiet hoy, Nick is a real fellow when he gets started. Sports of any description are his greatest attrac- tion. He is liked by everyone in school be- cause of his willingness to help whenever it is needed. We all hope his future will be a bright and happy one. WILLIAM J. MARTIN St. Mary Magdalen's Parish 117 W. Foundry Street Millville, N. J. One word tells us all about “Bill —con- genial. He boasts many friends, can trip “The light fantastic” to practically every tune or step. Bill takes part in all school ac- tivities, especially dramatics, when he likes to play “leading man”. His fascinating smile is bound to attract those who will help him to make his dreams come true. We were very proud the day his returns came in from the “V-12” exam—“Passed”! LAWRENCE J. NIGHTLINGER Sacred Heart Parish 328 Elmer Street Vineland, N. J. Larry'’, possessor of a keen sense of humor, a ready wit. and that irresistible smile, is always on the alert to play some practical joke. As an outstanding guard on the basketball team. Larry has done much to add to the athletic achievements of S.H.H.S. ALBERT W. ORLANDINI Sacred Heart Parish Wheat Road it Valley Avenue Vineland, N. j. To us, “Al” has been a very true member of our class. In all of our activities, his co- operation has been most generous and will- ing. We admire greatly the outstanding char- acteristic which he possesses—honesty. There is no doubt that he will be missed when our school days are no more. Here’s to the best of luck and happiness. Loaves Sacred Heart Parish 629 Almond Street Vineland, N. J. A nice, quiet. unoffensivc student, never interfering with matters that do not con- cern him. I ommy is a firm believer in the Eleventh Commandment . He is a con- scientious worker, and once he attempts a thing he will not give up until he has mas- tered it. Among his many talents is Music. Some day we hope to see his name among the Philharmonic artists after he finishes his course at some celebrated conservatory. VALENTINE PERRI Sacred Heart Parish Palermo Avenue 4 Vineland, N. J. “Val”, like so many other high school stu- dents, is a lover of sports, especially out- door activities. Hunting is his very chief delight. And he can play the guitar too. Witness his contribution to the dance in the Senior play, Mother Carey’s Chickens” and you will agree that his musical ability was an asset. He is determined to help our coun- try on to victory through the Navy. Good luck to you. Val. THOMAS A. RIGGIO LOUIS L. VIT Sacred Heart Parish 66 S. Myrtle Street Vineland, N. J. Straightforward, outspoken and serious. Louis has been a very necessary part of our class because he is a steady, conscientious worker. He lends himself wholeheartedly tc all class activities. Possessed of the stamina that makes for success, we are sure Lou will scale the heights. PAUL P. WALSH St. Rose Parish Newficld, N. J. He was excellent indeed . Ever since Paul came to Sacred Heart, only the best could be said of him. Everything about him denotes permanence, from his steady application to studies to an active participation in all scho- lastic endeavors, literary, religious and social. He is the kind of fellow who says little but docs much His main ambition is to attend college and since he ranked among the few who passed the recent V-12 test, it looks as though his desire is to be fulfilled. Clod be with you, Paul MARGARET C. BUCKLeW Sacred Heart Parish Grove Road Vineland, N. J. Here we find a smiling, Irish girl, even- tempered. and always ready to help others whenever possible. She is very ambitious and we know success will crown any task she undertakes. God be with you. Peggy. ANITA MAY CARDAREL Sacred Heart Parish 66 S. Myrtle Street Vineland, N. J. With her quiet demeanor and amiable dis- position. Anita has gained the hearts and good will of all who know her. She has been a loyal student and an ardent supporter of all activities. Ah, how favored was she on returning to school in September, to be elected to the coveted position of Prefect in the Sodality of Our T.ady. In every respect, she has been an exemplary Child of Mary Immaculate. ROSE MARIE DEZUTTI Sacred Heart Parish 30 South State Street Vineland, N. J. Ambitious to succeed is the cardinal virtue of Rose Marie. Because of her affable manner and cooperation in all the activities, ‘.‘Rose- mary ’ is well known in Sacred Heart. We sincerely hope that her desire to enter col- lege will be fulfilled. JANE A. 1 I LAZZERO Sacred Heart Parish 29 E. Oxford Street Vineland, N. J. Where Jane is, there’s laughter, joy, and sunshine. Her high school days have been filled with kindness to all. unkindness to none. May this lovely virtue continue to bless her all the days of her life. Leases HELEN E. DUGGAN Sacred Heart Parish Arcadia Place Vineland, N. J. Gentle quietude is one of Helen’s charac- teristic traits. She is the very personification of tranquillity. Nothing ever disturbs her, nothing has yet upset her characteristic com- posure. Already Helen has prepared for future days by holding a very important position after school hours for the past two years. We arc certain of her success in later life. DOLORES E. D’IPPOLITO Sacred Heart Parish 35 Ewan Terrace Vineland, N. J. Quiet, but pleasant and fun loving, best describe our Dolores. She has always been an interesting and most diligent student, ever ready to comply with regulations and to assist in any project proposed. There are bright days ahead for her. because already she has proven herself to be a very valuable asset in the business world. CLARK ANN FLEMING Sacred Heart Parish 923 Michigan Avenue Vineland, N. J. “Clarey” is a quiet, bashful, little blonde beloved by all her classmates. Possessor of a pleasing personality and an irresistible smile, it is not hard to see why she is so often the center of attraction. For so truly a fine and loyal friend, we have nothing but the finest and truest wishes for sucess. KATHLEEN A. FLEMING Sacred Heart Parish 923 Michigan Avenue Vineland, N. J. Indeed, Kathleen Hath a way . Hers is a way of gentleness and patience, which has won for her an enviable place in the hearts of all who know her. She has a decided Hare for dramatics; without a doubt, she’ll prove a leader, not a follower, as the years go by. V MARY ELLEN HUGHES Sacred Heart Parish North East Avenue Vineland, N. J. Courtesy and dignity are very important considerations in evaluating our Mary Ellen. She has distinguished herself l� y that soft, low. gentle voice so highly praised by Shake- speare to be an excellent thing in woman . Her ability as a secretary is very evident in the high type of work she produces. May the days ahead bring her added honors. MARIA ANNA RAFFO St. Rose Parish N. W. Boulevard Ncwficld, N. J. One cannot think of Maria without re- calling her helpful cooperation and valuing the many favors that she was able to grant her fellow classmates during her years at Sacred Heart. Generosity is her outstanding characteristic and she is well deserving of success, for God loveth the cheerful giver . Lcq.v’cq MARY JANE ROSSI Sacred Heart Parish 529 Wood Street Vineland, N. J. As a student. Mary carries with her the respect of the entire class. From her earliest days, her work and manner have met the marked approval of her teachers. Mary has a personality which has won for her a host of friends to whom she Rives the generosity and the nobility of character that are pe- culiarly her own. May her virtues go far in aiding her to attain whatever good she may strive for. BENEDICTA D. SCHAD Sacred Heart Parish Oak Del sea Vineland, N. J. One of our most popular Seniors is Bene- dicta. that very splendid student, who, though marked out as serious-minded, never passes up a good joke, nor misses an opportunity to tell one. In her we have found a real coin- rate and a very interested classmate. She is indeed the worthy recipient of the Legion Award. May her honors increase with the years! Leases KATHLKKN JOAX SCHNEIDER Sacred Heart Parish 801 Landis Avenue Vineland, X. J. Walking down the corridor, swinging her hooks as though the world were her own— that’s Joan! Her laughing blue eyes sparkle forth her ready wit and keen sense of humor. But Joan isn’t all fun, there’s her serious side. too. with a strong and constant tendency to virtue and a love for the things above. We’ve observed her attendance at daily Mass, particularly during the Lenten season. Such virtues indeed presage a happy life ahead foY Joan. BERNICE MARY SCRIVAXI St. Mary’s Parish Chestnut Avenue East Vineland, X. J. Petite and amiable” best describe our Ber- nice, who is popular with both teachers and students. Her activities are varied. She has «pialified very successfully as our Class Sec-, retary, also, as a teacher in the Parish Sun- day School. May her ambition to become a high school teacher be fulfilled and her ideals remain as sources of inspiration to those souls she contacts through life. Leo{Icq RITA MARIK SHOCKLEY Sacred Heart Parish 13 Howard Street Vineland, N. J. In every class there are those who are characterized by a spirit of reserve unmarked by a desire for publicity or notoriety. “Smooth runs the water when the brook is deep.” If a gentle, unruffled demeanor, and mild- ness of speech and manner arc the marks of a lady, then our Rita is a lady in every sense of tlie word. We who have known your worth and have watched you quietly, ceaselessly, perform your tasks, wish you all the success that is bound to come when you meet life’s sterner needs. CAST OF CHARACTERS ' Ossian Popham Gilbert Carey Nancy Carey Mother Carey Kathleen Carey Eileen Carey Cousin An Chadwick Julia Carey Mrs. Ossian Popham Lallie Joy Popham Ralph Thurston Cyril Lord .... Henry Lord, Ph.D. Tom Hamilton • © o o o Ivan A. Cosimi Richard N. Ca li Kathleen A. Fleming Benedicta D. Schad Bernice M. Scrivani Cecelia Greene Rosemarie Dezutti Mary Jane Rossi Maria Raffo Dolores Dlppolito L. Karl Koering Val A. Perri Paul P. Walsh William J. Martin SYNOPSIS OF PLAY Time:—The Present Place:—The Yellow House in Beulah, N. . Act I:—Dining Room in the Yellow House. Act II, Scene 1: Living Room on a Mat afternoon. Act II ,Scene II:—Same as Scene , some hours later. Act III: Ram of the Yellow House, turned into a Reception Hall. Late on a June Afternoon. Lessee Mother Carey’s Chickens OTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS is a Comedy from the book of the same title by Kate Douglas Wiggin. During Captain Carey’s voyages across the Atlantic, his atten- tion was called to several species of web-footed oceanic birds found at great distances from land; these untamed little wanderers were known as “stormy petrels”; stormy, because they were seen when the weather portended danger to the ship; and petrel, which means “little Peter”, in allusion to St. Peter’s walking on the sea, as these birds often seem to do. Their more interesting name, among those who sail the trade routes of the world, is “Mother Carey’s Chickens”; this. Captain Carey thought, was an appropriate name for his little family who, he hoped, would breast the storms of life, warn those in danger, and lx? guides in the voyage to eternity. In an article written by Reverend H. Joseph Bluett, S.J., he says, “Mother Carey” is but the anglicizing of the Latin Mater Cara (Mother Dear), and is none other than the Blessed Virgin, Christ’s own Immaculate Mother, to whom sailors sang when Europe’s men of the sea were all Catholics, when the Blessed Mother of God was as close to every sea faring man as the sea spray glistening in the sun. “Many young men of America who would never, in more peaceful times, have come to know “Mother Carey’s Chickens” are now making their acquaint- ance in days when the mid-ocean is grim with the dangers of war. When, far from land, they see the little birds, they will probably be glad to know whose name is hidden beneath that enigmatic “Mother Carey”. “In that name they can hear the voice of other sea faring men reminding them, across the centuries, of her who is ‘our tainted nature’s solitary lx ast, purer than foam on central ocean tossed,’ and who is still to-day, as in centuries gone bv, mankind’s STAR OF THE SEA.’ And their hearts can lift with renewed hope as they think of her care for those who face the ocean’s dangers. In her eyes, as in her Son’s, they are of more value than many sparrows, or many petrels!” “Mother Carey’s Chickens cannot but remind the Catholic soldier or sailor or nurse, who now meets them for the first time in their mid-ocean home, that the roots of his blessed faith are as deep in history as the mighty deeps over which he sails.” Just Imagine Ralph Capece Richard Carli Ivan Cosimi Thomas Grookett Karl Koering Nicholas Lera Charles Lera William Martin Lawrence Nightlinger Albert Orlandini Valentine Perri Thomas Riggio Paul Walsh Louis Vit Margaret Buckley Anita Cardarel Rose Marie Dezutti Dolores DIppolito Helen Duggan Jane Dilazzera Clare Fleming Kathleen Fleming Mary Ellen Hughes Maria Raffo Mary Jane Rossi Benedicta Schad Joan Schneider Bernice Scrivani Rita Shockley without a teddy-bear bain vt minus his rubbers on a rainy day not doing the light fantastic coming to school on time disliking blondes never laughing not helping him to laugh forgetting Benedicta with his homework done playing classical music too tired to argue loud and boisterous leaving school without his books ringing the bell a minute later forgetting her New York accent without Kay or Clare having the same “Hairdo” twice never day-dreaming suffering from obesity sitting still neglecting Tommy canceling her Bayonne trips losing her speed in typing unwilling to help minus Joan or Jane undesirous of success refusing to entertain without her irresistible charm making noise We are the Marines of S.H.H.S. THE year 1940. fifty-two Marines invades the Freshman Room of S.H.H.S. Our mission was to conquer our lessons so as to form a foundation, or rather a beachhead from which to launch further attacks on our illiteracy. Under the leadership and counsel of our commander. Sister Louis Bertrand, we developed into women. Our first and most stubborn attack was made on our Latin, but General Science became our real goal. When we reached our English Literature, we were unprepared for Homer’s counter-attack, which was led by Odysseus. Our Ancient Historv was soon overcome bv our modern system of battle, namely: determination, boldness and energy. Mathematics stressed the importance of strategic planning. When mid-year Exams appeared, we consolidated our gains by giving in a record of our accomplishments. However, the report from head- quarters (the office) gave us a moral setback; some of us were wounded seriously by red marks. Hut then we were received into the Sodality of Our Lady. This reinforcement fortified us with spiritual stamina and courage. With the passing of the months we began to grow exhausted. Spring fever was undermining our morale; extreme fatigue, the result of months of hard fighting, was evident. A breathing spell came with practicing for the May Pro- cession, but the decisive battle of our struggle remained—the June Exams. Our first encounter had been fought and won, but our casualties were heavy. After a furlough of three months, we returned to our new Camp, the Sopho- more Room. Now that we were veterans we lacked to a great extent, the en- thusiasm which had accompanied our first entrance into High School. Instead, there remained a determination to make this next assault on studies more suc- cessful than the first. However, we struggled with Caesar (Latin) requiring the help of Brutus to conquer him. Then, Beowulf (Literature) and the European Powers, (History) were also overcome. Relief was found in the U.S.O. Canteen, (Biology Lab.). Here our interest was fully centered. Physical fitness was also stressed and quite a few of our boys and girls joined the Basketball Teams. At least the year came to an end. With the help of our very kind leader. Sister Thomas Joseph, the battle was not lost. The records showed that more could have been accomplished, and we resolved to do so in the days that lav ahead of us. Our new base, the Junior Room, was a very' changed class. Changed not only in number (our Platoon now consisted of only 36) but by a decision to make an all-out attack on Scholastics. The strength of our initial attack was negligible in comparison with the growing momentum of enthusiasm and energy which we mustered and maintained till the final shot in June. A Commercial Course confronted us in the Junior Year, and in the Typing Vine Leases we used the familiar blitzkrieg. But with the French, the general tendency was retreat. However, we soon reformed our lines and resumed the offensive. When French period came along, we just hid in our foxholes. Algebra also found us ill-equipped and consequently we lost heavily in marks. Nevertheless, even under this constant bombing and shelling. Sister Grace Madeleine’s unceasing encour- agement drove us forward. To Sister we owe all the honor and success we received when the fiunal score was taken. In the Magazine Contest, we shattered all records with our mopping-up tactics which carried us through nearly every home in the district. How proud we were of our classmate, Maria Raffo, during that Contest! A diversion from our struggles came with the greatest event of the year-Our Junior Prom. Vast preparations and we sprang to the attack. Two of our scouts succeeded in ob- taining Alex Barthe, a name band from Atlantic City. The rest of us, under the direction of Mr. Spieker, helped to decorate the hall. The event was a tremendous success and we had a good right to feel proud of “us”. Soon afterwards we assembled in church to witness the graduation exercises of the Seniors. Now that they were fully equipped with a High School education, they felt ready to face the world. We watched them as up the aisle they proudly marched to receive their reward in the form of Diplomas. Yet, a tinge of sadness was observed as they left the church. While we watched them, we realized that we were now the ones to replace them as leaders and guards of our school’s honor. During the summer, one of our classmates, Louis J. Battaglia was inducted into the service. Thus our class was recognized as the first to have one of its mem- bers taken before we had finished school. September arrived very quickly and the task of reforming our lines for the final stage in the battle, ‘The Battle of the Books” had begun. The odds, how- ever, were very much against us (15 books to each student). Undaunted, we threw everything we had into another of our all-out assaults. A choice of subjects permitted us to specialize in certain studies. A few of us entered the French Foreign Service. But, Oh! those French vocabularies! Short- hand (Code) was taken by most of the girls. Math was very much in demand for construction problems and also for every kind of aviation. Then as we pushed on from place to place we made secure all that we had gained by employing our Problems of Democracy . And all of us will remember the day we worked with and inhaled the Chlorine gas in the Chemistry Lab. Before we realized it, our Senior year had come to an end and we were leaving Sacred Heart. Our school days were now at an end, only memories linger on, memories that we will all cherish. But we cannot go without voicing our respect for our home room Sister, who has been to our class more than mere words can express. Unfortunately, gloomy days hover over our near future. But come what may, our Beachhead is secure and we are ready to face all that the world may offer. And so,—we pass into the future. Paul P. Walsh Basketball HE TEAM that represented Sacred Heart this year was worthy to do so, for the boys suffered a great handicap that could have prevented a brilliant season. Under Coach Ray Studwell, the Sacred Heart quintet proved its ability by winning four of its first five games, bowing only to the powerful Bridgeton High outfit. However, our coach who was an instructor at the Millville Air Base became involved with too many duties and was unable to attend practice. But even though we were greatly handicapped at first in losing our Coach, our own Father Maguire stepped into the picture and carried us through the balance of the season by his very capable assistance. The games of the year came and went leaving us very low in spirits. Tommy Marx, a graduate of ’43 lent great assistance to Father Maaguire in keeping the team together. We are deeply grateful to Tommy for the great help with which he encouraged the team. In the first game with Vineland High Sc1kx)1 we lost 33 to 24. The second game with the latter school found three Varsity men ill, Tommy Grookett, Bud Toal and Richie Carli. The latter would have meant a great deal to us, as inade- quate reserves were the cause of our defeat. With the season practically ending, the boys have shown a late spurt which helped to make a brilliant and most successful season with 10 victories and 8 defeats. Such defeats were against opponents such as; Egg Harbor, Wildwood, Hammonton, and Vineland High. This record was only marred bv the loss to Vineland High School, which had one of its best seasons in History. In all, the l ovs have done a swell job and we are proud of all of them. Those who composed the Varsity were: Larrv Nightlinger, Spitz Sparagna, Tommy Am- brose, Tommy Gr x)kett, Francis Castellini, Abie Cosimi, Phil Ambrose, Richie Carli and Bud Toal. me Leases THE SEASON'S SCORES Sacred Heart 26 Alumni 15 Bridgeton 42 Sacred Heart 26 ‘ 'I Mac 22 Sacred Heart 28 Gloucester ... 10 Sacred Heart 17 llaminonton .17 Sacred Heart 29 Sacred Heart 23 Gloucester 25 Sacred Heart 36 Clayton 3] Vl 'la 1 33 Sacred Heart 24 Egg Harbor 43 Sacred Heart 17 Wildwood 20 Sacred Heart 22 Sacred Heart 39 Hammonton . 47 Sacred Heart 21 Wildwood 27 Sacred Heart 38 Egg Halror 53 Sacred Heart 33 St. Mary’s 28 Sacred Heart ....................26 Vineland 37 Sacred Heart 39 Cape May 17 Sacred Heart 66 St. James 12 St. James 24 Sacred Heart ................. 64 Did You Know . . . Bud” Toal, a tall and lanky hall player, is steadily improving and his ability may prove an important thing in the coming year’s games. Here’s luck to you. Bud! Spitz Sparagna is surely following in the footsteps of his brother, An- gelo. He made first string varsity this year and showed just what he could do. Tall and rangy, Spitz scored as one of the best supports of the team. We have a varsity berth all ready for him. Charles Lera, our Senior Manager of the Sacred Heart High School Basketball Team of ‘43 and ’44. Larry Nightlinger is a guard with fighting instinct. His unbeatable fight for the ball proves to be his outstanding characteristic. He leaves with the team that comes after him. a wish for luck. Richie Carli. a guard for the Jayvees formerly moved up to our Varsity. He displayed great versatility before an illness disqualified him for the rest of the season. Philip Ambrose is undoubtedly one of the smallest basketball players in High School circles. He shows abil- ity and great promise for the team in his Senior year at S.H.H.S. Francis Castellini is our whirlwind of speed and drive. Casty is a fast breaker and clever handler of the ball. We are glad he has two more years to help bring Red and Blue to the top. Tommy Grookett. a forward showed amazing improvement this year. He contributed much to the team and the future players of the Red and Blue thank him for all he did to produce victory. Abie Cosimi, one of the scrappy guards of the S. H. team proved to be an efficient man on the team of ’44. He made an attempt to fill the shoes of Tommy Marx, one of last year’s best players. His efforts to do this made him essential to the team. Tommy Ambrose, a forward on the team, rated his position through hard work and his never-sav-die stamina. His fast eye shooting made things a lot easier in a tight game. The team has something to look forward to in this type of player. THE VINELAND COUNCIL, No. 2531 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THE SACRED HEART YEAR BOOK Deeply appreciate the support of the advertiser whose messages appear throughout these pages. We sincerely trust that the public, too, will acknowledge this support by patronizing them. COMMITTEE Rev. WILLIAM J. HICKEY, Honorary Chairman DANE BARSE, Chairman SPONSORS OF WILLIAM CANINO FRANCIS O. DOERR JOHN ENOCH CLARENCE C. MATTIOLI CHARLES V. REILLY GEORGE VASTANA Complimenfs Of THE TRADESMENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Phone 350 Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of Sacred Heart High School JOHN C. GITTONE MAYOR OF VINELAND Compliments Of Mr. 8$ Mrs. Henry Sorg EGG HARBOR CITY, NEW JERSEY Compliments Of TRI-STATE TRANSPORTATION A. LIHN SONS Congratulations To The 1944 Graduating Class Of Sacred Heart High School MOE LIHN FAMILY Best Wishes For SUCCESS Mr. $ Mrs. Dane Barse Compliments Of M R STORE Max Rosen, Proprietor We Have A Full Line Of LIQUORS, WINES, CORDIALS AND RUM FOR THE SEDATE TRADE CALL AND SEE OUR STOCK BEFORE BUYING Orders Promptly Executed Phone 570 SIXTH STREET Compliments Of CROWN PANTS HAMMONTON. N. J. JOHN PINO NINO PINO Proprietors Compliments Of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America East and Landis Avenue Local No. 208 Vineland, N. J. Philip Rudick—Manager Joseph Oliva—Business Agent Albert Juliani—Secretary and Treasurer Compliments Of American Sportswear Co. 319 Landis Avenue Vineland, N. J. Compliments Of Uddo Taormina Co. Compliments Of Mr. Mrs. Armand J. Maretti Compliments Of Citizens Public School Association Compliments Of Mr. Mrs. Stanley Altman and Children Bryan, Marc and Myron Compliments Of C. T. BURKETT % EWAN TERRACE Compliments Of B. G. PANTS CO. Compliments Of Mr. dC Mrs. Ben Martin Mr. 8C Mrs. Joseph Martin Compliments Of STANDARD COAL CO. Stoker Coal for Fairbank Morse Stokers CONE CLEAN ANTHRACITE Also ESSOHEAT FUEL OIL World's Finest Fuels For Oil Burners Boulevard Chestnut Phone 991 Compliments Of Mr. $ Mrs. Adolph Stern m Compliments Of PENN and BANK STREETS, BRIDGETON, N. J. MINOT Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Juice Clam Chowder Potato Salad Prune Juice MINOT FOOD PACKERS, We pack only the Quality we will eat and serve to our own Compliments Of AMERICAN FIREWORKS CO. JOSEPH and GERTRUDE MARTELLI Vineland's Home of Arrow Shirts Stetson Hats Congratulations Class of 1944 DOM MICHAEL’S Men’s Wear Where Sixth Street crosses Landis Avenue VINELAND. N. J. Interwoven Hose Jantzen Bathing Suits Compliments Of Landis Township Regular Republican Club Phone 280 J-l Compliments Of LANDIS THEATRE Healthily Air Conditioned The Year Round HERB LUBIN, Manager inc Lcq.v’cq E Compliments Of Marcus Lieberman Public Accountant Vineland, New Jersey CATERINA HARDWARE CO. 712-714 LANDIS AVENUE VINELAND, N. J. REFRIGERATORS ELECTRIC RANGES WASHING MACHINES COMBINATION STOVES OIL STOVES RADIOS HOUSE FURNISHINGS GAS RANGES SPORTING GOODS GIFTS TOYS PAINTS Vineland's Most Complete Hardware Store Phones: 2300—2301 Compliments Of Consolidated Pants Co. Hammonton, New Jersey Compliments Of DeMARCO FUNERAL HOME i 740 WOOD STREET PHONE 929 Compliments Of Borough of Vineland Republican Club Compliments Of SONS OF ITALY VINELAND LODGE Phone: 2541 John Catalano, Prop. JOHN'S ESSO GARAGE Full Line of Esso Products Batteries - Lubrication - Washing - Simonizing 12-16 N. W. Boulevard Vineland, N. J. East End Motor Company A Reputable Organization of Over a Quarter of a Century Reliable Service WE OFFER THE HIGHEST PRICE IN THE MARKET OF USED CARS Write, Drive or Call Phone: Vineland 270 813 LANDIS AVENUE John Possumato, Proprietor and Manager VINELAND, N. J. Compliments Of Mr. Mrs. David Rosenthal Compliments Of Capizola Agency, Inc. MINOTOLA, N. J. General Insurance DANIEL PANTALEO, Pres. NICHOLAS CAPIZOLA, V. Pres. MICHAEL CAPIZOLA. Secy. Treas. Compliments Of Catholic Daughters of America Court Mater Salvatoris No. 852 BAKELY FUNERAL HOME CHARLES M. BAKELY, Funeral Director Licensed In New Jersey, Pennsylvania Delaware Twenty-Four Hour Service Ambulance Service Phone 265 S. W. Cor. East Parle Ave. Vineland, N. J. Lincoln Roofing and Siding Co 3 SOUTH 6TH STREET Phone 1628 Joe Pasquale, Manager Compliments Of JAKE CASTELLANI Licensed Agent and Broker Bonds and Insurance WE INSURE EVERYTHING 3 South 6th Street Phone 1628 Compliments Of Vineland Drug Company B. GIACALONE, Proprietor The Standard Prescription Store We Serve Supplee Ice Cream S. W. Cor. Seventh Landis Avenue Phone 1497 Compliments Of SOUTH EAST BOULEVARD VINELAND, N. J. Compliments Of First National Bank of Minotola Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OFFICERS JAMES CIMINO, President CHARLES F. RIEDEL, Vice-President MICHAEL CAPIZOLA, Cashier ROSE J. PAGANO, Assistant Cashier J. Allison Kruse FUNERAL DIRECTOR Ambulance and Invalid Transportation Service Kruse Funeral Home 6th Wood Streets Vineland, New Jersey Licensed Embalmer Lady Assistant Morgue Telephone 422 Compliments Of VICTORY STUDIO George Karibjanian Professional Photographer Studio Phone 274 533 Landis Avenue Residence Phone 567 Vineland, New Jersey Compliments Of BLOM BROTHERS The Home Of Beautiful Furniture 9 N. Sixth Street Phones 2242-2243 Headquarters for the Nationally Advertised HART, SCHAFFNER AND MARX CLOTHES Mattioli’s Clothing Store Clarence C. Mattioli, Prop. The Store with the Nationally Advertised Brands MEN’S BOYS’ OUTFITTER Headquarters for: LaSalle Hats, Mallory Hats, Manhattan Shirts, Ritz Shirts, Smithson Suits, Goodimate Suits, Fashion Built Clothes, Duofold Underwear, Winsted Wool Underwear, B. V. D. Underwear, Cooper’s Underwear, Interwoven Hose, Crosby Square Shoes, Thermo Sport Coats, Marlboro Sportswear, Puritan Sweaters, Princeton Sweaters, Cheney Cravats and Wembly Ties. BUY FOR VICTORY Phone 775-W 608 Landis Ave., Vineland Compliments Of A. EBNER Dealer In Pasteurized Guernsey Milk Phone 2226-J Grover Road, Vineland YOURS FOR VICTORY Office Phone 1090 For Better Transportation BUY WAR BONDS INTER-STATE EXPRESS T ransportation of Petroleum Producti N. Tuso, Jr., Prop. Main Road and Roberts Boulevard Vineland, N. J. Compliments Of Sacred Heart Parent-Teacher’s Ass’n. Leases Compliments Of Mattioli’s Popular Market Ernest Mattioli, Prop. FINE MEATS AND GROCERIES We Have The Best Of Everything COMPLETE LINE OF KELLOGG’S PRODUCTS Prices Reasonable 602 Landis Avenue Phones 636-637 Compliments Of George B. Thorn Compliments Of WARNER BROTHERS GRAND AND GLOBE THEATRES Landis Avenue Compliments Of FISHER'S BABY SHOP Vineland, N. J. Joint Board — Locals 125, 126, 127, 128, 330, 331, 332, 333 Ladies' Garment Workers Union of South Jersey Affiliated International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, A. F. of L. 451-7 Lansdowne Avenue Camden, New Jersey Barnett Karp, Manager — Morris Dobrin, Chairman Phones: Camden 4320-1 Compliments Of MARTHA WASHINGTON LODGE DAUGHTERS OF ITALY Telephone 2316 Dump Truck Work FRANK A. DALESANDRO Moving and Hauling All Cargoes Insured SAND - CINDERS - GRAVEL - TOP SOIL 128 Quince Street Vineland, New Jersey Compliments Of MILADY'S BEAUTY SHOP 529 Elmer Street Phone 1334 Compliments Of CUMBERLAND CLEANING CO. Incorporated Cleaners and Dyers WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER East Almond, Vineland, N. J. Phone 930 Congratulations Class of '44 ARROWHEAD SHOEMAKER DAIRIES, INC. Direct from Farm to your Door Step High Quality Dairy Products Phone Vineland 840 Leases Compliments Of DR. and MRS. ALFRED F. MEZZETTI Compliments Of MATTIOLI'S BAKERY Best Eating Bread Phone Vineland 879-J Landisville, New Jersey Compliments Of FIDELITY BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION (Organized 1914) Save With Safety and Profit Installment Shares and Income Shares 139 Month Direct Reduction Mortgages Buy United States War Saving Bonds Joseph Lirio, Secretary 7 N. Sixth Street, Vineland, N. J. Phone 1394 Compliments Of Compliments Of LANKIN'S STORE MILSTEAD McELROY Seventh Peach Streets The Moment It Becomes Style, We Have It Compliments Of MEN S WEAR - LADIES WEAR PRINCE'S CHELI COAL COMPANY 539 Landis Avenue Vineland, N. J. Exclusive 'blue coal' Dealers 123 High Street, Millville Phone 642 142 Broadway, Salem Best Wishes To The Sacred Heart High School Graduating Class of 1944 WE MOVE ANYTHING P E N N E Y ' S GARTON'S EXPRESS J. C. Penney Company, Incorporated 115 Montrose Street Vineland, N. J. 639 Landis Avenue Paul Brundage, Mgr. Phone 970 Phone 487 VINCENT ICE FERRARA Compliments Of Refrigeration Service • Sales and Installation 129 Bellevue Avenue Hammonton, N. J. C. H. WEBER Phone 559 Fruit and Produce 437 Landis Avenue Vineland, N. J. Phone 1865 or 2191 Phone 232-W Vineland, New Jersey Compliments of Compliments Of JOSEPH ADAMO ROSE D'ORIO BEAUTY SHOPPE 628 Landis Avenue Phone 366 421 Almond Street Phone 945 Compliments of Compliments Of Dominick Vastano Jr. GOTTARDI'S MARKET Retailers Fountain Service MEATS AND GROCERIES Seventh and Cherry Streets We Deliver Vineland, N. J. % 240 S. Seventh Street Phone 1669 Compliments of FRASCO CAVALLO Wholesale end Retail Dealers in Q. MARIANI POULTRY FEEDS. GRAIN, SEEDS. Delicatessen HAY STRAW Phone 1235-W 606 Fowler Avenue Quality Feeds 515 S. Seventh Street Phone 714-W Garden State Dairies Parle Avenue and W. Boulevard INES BEAUTY SHOP Complete Line of Milk and Dairy Products All Types Of Beauty Culture Vineland 1800 719 Cherry Street Phone 2179 THE SACRED HEART CEMETERY INVITES YOUR INSPECTION YOUR COOPERATION WILL MAKE THE CEMETERY A SUITABLE MEMORIAL TO YOUR DEPARTED RELATIVES � K ARRANGE FOR CARE OF YOUR PLOT AT THE RECTORY A DIGNIFIED FUNERAL SERVICE | In it the bereaved can find solace—when they know that all has been well done to make the last journey of the deceased dignified, beautiful and fine. ■ijanion 'Tu'net L 4jome OLDEST AND LARGEST FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT NO CHARGE FOR PARLORS—24 HOUR SERVICE WM. P. HANSON FUNERAL DIRECTOR 7th Wood Streets Phone 45 ___—____-a____-___-_________ Lm____—J Si