South River High School - Oriflamme Yearbook (South River, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1944 volume:

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XVQ sincerely hope that this annual will serve as a welcome reminder of the many pleasant hours spent together in S.R.H.S. and will inspire those who succeed us to preserve the integrity, high ideals and principles which characterize our Alma Mater. THE ORIFLAMME Zin rvrugnitiun nf hiu ninrrritg, warm frimhnhip, x x anh unneltinh rffnrtn nn hvhalf nf the Gllawn nf Y' H I 1544, mv gratefullg hvhimte this rhitinn nf thv Q qv Qbriflzuume in ff - 1 1 milhur ZE. Bankinnnn I I X gf 'af i , 4 r V3 ': X Ati. JY! R, 9' 4 THE ORIFI-AMME Baath nf 3 huratinn Gbliirerz Joseph G, IXTZITIQ ...,,, .gg....,,,.... I 'rcsirlcnt Hvnry Sclllcgcl .A,,,, v,.,.,., X 'ice Prcsiclclxl .IZIIIICS Black ..,..,, ,, ,, ,,lJist1'iut Clcrk joseph Igllfll :XIIlltIlC'XV .'X. NIllliSZL'XYSlii Stanley Dickcrsmm 'lulm SCllUIlliL'k Mrs. Ruth Hunt ,Iulius ll. 'l'll0lll'l' William T. Wroblewski 1 9 4 4 Pllgf' fn- gm .,... J THE ORIFLAMME QXX! .sl ,.... dl I .. ---- qi .,... N .---' Qi-ff Pug!-.fix THE ORIFLAMME Ihr Gbriflammv Enaril EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Joanne XYilliams ASSISTANT EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR Lydia W'isocky Elizalxctli Goodman BUSINESS MANAGERS George Muller joseph Golden Clarence :XlCXZl1lClCl' ASSOCIATE EDITORS Viola Dominiccki Morgan Smith Shirley Graulich Mary Trustinski Fay Haussvrlnann Joan VanDervc-er Lorraine Nisonotl' 'Ruth Young' PH OTOGR,-XVH Y Charles YVhite FACULTY ADVISOR XVilhur E. I-Iankinson 1 9 4 4 Pngr :cz en Q THE ORIFI-AMME 61112 2-Xhminintratinn N i iiii im IA-stci' .X Roclcs M11 filly iiillmwt XX'illmi' A-X. liryzui Szipcruisiigg Principal Czzstodiun High Srlzonl Pl'fllCfplII Mrs. Clzlirc Fislicr Miss Kl2lI'Q'llL'l'itC Sillliblliibll Miss Lottie' KIITIIOY School Nurse Secretary Secretary Ur. Xxviiliillll Y. XX'n-slcott l71'.gX.,'X. Vzmsy Ur. limil R. Iilzuikupl' Dvnfal Il?-YfJf'l'f0I' Mrfdical Inspector Dwiful lizxpvvtor' Miss l2SU'HCXYZll1 Hisc Sz'c'r1'fury 1 9 4 4 Pugf fighl Irarhrra in the Armrh Seruirvn I -... ,icutcuzmt CS. GJ XYilIiam M. XXX-is lv. S. Navy PllZ11'1l1ZlC1St s Mate 12nd Classj Michael Sclmck U Q Ywvv l,l'iYZllL' 'l'l1corlo1'v Sivc U. S. Jxfllly ,'XYiZ1'Ei0l1 Cadet Second I.i0l1tl'llZllll Daniel I.. Golclcu blzuucs M. Lylmch Lf S. xxfllly Air Corps U, S. .X1-my W .lf THE ORIFI-AMME Uhr illurulig Lester A Rodes, MA. . . . .. .. . ,... Supervising Principal Nvllblll' A. Bryan, Ph.B . ,H Q .. 1. ugh School Principal Mabel Kelley, M.A. .... English, Dept. Head john F. Fitzpatrick ...................., ...... Pliis al Training, Dept. Head Anne Funke, B.S. .Lip-adf. . .... ................. , ...................... C onimercial F1-Q11 H. wiiliamsf'P,bLH.4,,4...,Qaf?f6SQeiai'smLh's1:e1-at-pefHead Harry E. Froude, B.S. ...... ... ........ 3 .............. lnd 'trial ts, Dept. Head Wlilliam C. Denny, B. .. . . . . 'cs S. Thomas Hall. Ed.M. ....... .. .... ..., . ..... Eng ish Thomas E, Zehner, ILS. ........................... ...... . .................. S cience Mary N. Small, All. . . .. ............ ,. ........ French, Spanish Kenneth R. Hemmerly, M.S.v. .................... oeial Studies john H. Shay, l:1.S. ........ ..... .. .. .... .Seeiigj Dept Head Elizabeth V. Prentice 1. t. ..! .... VVilbur E. Hankinson, H.C.S. ................ . ......... Commercial, Dept. Head I Anthony Mazza, M.C. 1. ............. 1 ....... ........ 1 .......... f ....... C ommercial Ellen M. Shay, . .. . ...., . .Home Economics Umberto A. Palo, M.A. ...... .... Social Studies Frances Zisncr, R.S, ................................................,...,.,,,.,,.,.,,,,,,.r,,, English Ann B. Appleby, AB. . .... i ....... 3 .... , ....... .. cial udies. Phy. Training Virginia M. Dohm, A.l3. .. .... ..9.:' ...Ylhyeictrl-5F1ai11i11g Josephine R. Kraezyk, B. -I ,,...... .... . . .. .!Ho1ne Economics Robert XV. Lincoln, l3.S,, .. .. . ... .......,,..... .,,English EtllCl bl. PC'E1'lt', l'i.S. ...........,................. lwathematics John NYarnock. A.B. .................................... ......... A flathematies, English hlOSC1Jll T. S1lCl11lCk, li.C, ill Rd. ...... X ...... .Y .............4,,,,,,,,,,,,,o,,,,, Commercial Michael Schemick, B.S. f.l.U:. .... QS...ffTsg .... of ??:f1:fi...f ...... .....,,,, S ciguqc Elizabeth M. nm-kc, MA. ...... spanish L0011 W. Larson .................................................................. Industrial Arts 146011 Cllflllflfb, lVT.A ,ill Ed, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, r ,,.,,.,,,, Science, Phy, Training 101111 I- C2U'1'0ll -------------.. . .... . .......... ...Q ............. Industrial Arts EStllf'l' ROlJll1, Adi. ...... ,,,,,,, X ,,.,..,,,.,,, :Lib1'g11'ia11 Lillian T. Bodnarik, l5.S. ,4..!l.f.s..L,Qeff.J'..i .... H.Lf.L'fi...L..1...l...dJ.U11I1C1'ClZl.l M. Grace Dunn, AB, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,., Eugligh D0l'0'fl1y G3-li1lSki, li-S. ............................. .............. M atheniatics, Science FI'lCd3. SCl1lllIl1-2111, ,,., ,.,,.,. ,.,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,---, G Q flnafl Page eleven THE ORIFLAMME Pdgr' tzrrfrc' SENICJRS WM ,YA 95 l if Z 'ZR 7? ff 7 f Qxxfff f 5 f- vwjos THE ORIFI-AMME Sveninr Qvmininrrnrr TIME-1954 Last night I found a photograph album of my high school days. The girls all wore sweaters at least six sizes too large, their hair was shoulder- length, with weird rolls and puffs on top of their heads, and their broken- down shoes were disgraceful. The boys were dressed in large plaid designed sweaters, with checked or striped slacks and socks of startling patterns: no two garments matching. A motley gathering almost anyone would say. Now for the first page of the book: Freshman year, how scared we all were and how important we felt, now that we were in high -school. NVe had fun, too, rather isolated as we were over in VVillett school. A nice picture here is of the teachers who deserve great credit for the help they gave us then. llere is our big moment of the year, the Freshman Dance. livery boy and girl is extremely dressed up and shining. On the next page there are some sports photos taken in our Sophomore year. Here are some of the boys who were beginning to show the skill which later they proved. Here is a group of debaters very excited and anxibus about their speeches. Une picture I don't have. It would probably be the most im- pressive of all, too. On December S, 1941 all the high school pupils sat in the auditorium and listened to President Franklin Roosevelt announce the declaration of war. Little did we know then how our futures were to be changed in those few minutes. I turn to the next page-to the pictures from my Junior year. First is one taken of the class officers on the day of their election. XYe chose wisely in that line group of conscientious persons who were instrumental in our highly successful junior magazine campaign. This basketball photograph of junior class players shows those who con- tributed to a successful season for S.R.H.S. on the basketball court. Many baseball players on the next picture were members of the Class of I44. Here is a big picture taken of the auditorium as it was decorated for the Junior prom, which we gave. The South American motif made an attractive display, a satisfactory result of the hours of work devoted to it. The enjoy- ment derived by the dancers gave our class pride in its ability to work hard and to achieve results. Our Senior year pictures show fewer members, for many of our boys had entered the armed services. These football pictures are from our most success- ful season. Pawlowski, Schwartz, and Muller, who made All-County team, are here shown-how proud we were and how enthusiastically we supported our team. This flashlight photograph was taken at the Christmas formalg evidence of a delightful time is displayed in the smiles on all the dancers. These pictures of the R-Natural Singing Group, of the Boys' Glee Club, of the students who were selected for the All-State Chorus and Orchestra, and of the Girls' Captains' Club show how keenly interested was the Class of '44 in supporting school activities. I-Iow unfortunate it is that there are no pictures for the remainder of our Senior year. Film became an essential war commodity and the most important part of our high school life must remain only a memory-a memory which we, the members of the Class of '44, have cherished for the past ten years. 1 9 4 4 G, tm, Page fourteen THE ORIFLAMME Qllamff Q9ffirrrz George Muller ............, .....,.......,,..,.. I 'rcsiclcut Clarence Alexander .,........ Vice l,l'CSlKlC1lt Elizabeth G0OllI118l1 ........,,.,.. ..Sccrctary Rose Brodsky ....,.,............,,......,...............,.,.... il11'CZl.Sl1l'C1' NVaIlace Grant Gcorgc Meyers Stove Howarth Alex Pzlwlowski EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FACULTY ADVISOR XVilImr E. I'lZl1lliI1lS0ll Doris Iirulm Gcorgcttc Siegel Lydia XVisocky Ruth Young 1944 Pngz' fiffrrfz Swain: Gilman imlrmhrrn in the . Armeh Svernirez Seaman lfe Kenneth Arianai Private Paul Dwaresky U. S. Navy U. S. Army Seaman lfc Robert Styles Private Alex Pawlowski U. S. Navy U. S. Army Seaman Zfc Steve Howarth Private Joseph Balon U. S. Navy U. S. Army Seaman Harvey Little U. S. Merchant Marines Svvnrnr Gilman ' illlemhrrz In thy 2-Xrmrh Svrnrrez Private Edward Dobinsky 503111311 Zff Cl1f'Sfv1' Misrut U. S. Army U. S. Navy Private John Pastor Fireman lfv Leon Stachowski U. S. Army U- S- NFWY Private Stanley Lcszczyk U. S. Army U. S. Navy Seaman Zfc Harry Conover U. S. Navy Fircnlan Zfc Glenn Sicbcr I W1 11 fr? g ,J 4 ,,. ff if ff ll J. a ,I .if'1'i tlafe LWW 0 Qwolplg ff ' . 1 . ' 'lv LJ' ' , uf I A-f 5. Vg. ju -.'. S' FM' H . I . L, Ja. THE ORIFI-AMME 9.-A 'us L Page eighteen ALVIN ADLER Alvin's interests seem to lie somewhere other than in these halls of learning. Once the 3 o'clock bell rings, he can be seen rushing to board the bus for home. It is rumored that he would rather hunt and fish in the wilds of Little Texas than spend too much time in South River High School. His easy-going way and his love of a good joke make Alvin well-liked by those who get to know him. Ambition: Mechanic 32 W CLARENCE ALEXANDER Clary Oriflamme Boardg Class Vice-Presidentg Fire W3FdCllQ Baseballg Operetta. Remember Clarence Alexander as the bashful, pint- sized Freshman who came to our school four years ago? It doesn't seem possible that the good-looking, well-dressed Senior, who is admired by many girls, could answer a description like that! But it's true. Brains, talent, and ability have made Clary what he is today-a Senior popular with everyone, a true leader, and a sincere worker. With all these traits, Clary will undoubtedly climb the ladder of success with ease. Ambition: To meet Angelo B. Bertelli 34 235 JACOB BABICH Jake Everyone knows and likes Jake. He is shy and rather quiet, but you would have to go far to End a friendlier and more pleasant fellow. It is surprising that no girl has been caught by jake's blond hair and Hashing smile. The answer must be that Jake does not care much about girls. Jakels plaid shirt and saddle shoes mark him as one of our class fashion plates. Ambition: Airplane designer E! 55 PAUL BABICH Glee Clubg All-State Chorus 43 Baseball J.V. Did someone say they like the tall, handsome, silent type? Well, look no further, for Paul fits this de- scription to a HT . He is usually silent, and readily yields to blushing, much to his ambarrassment, but to the delight of the girls. If silence is golden, Paul must be rolling in money, but perhaps he believes that a pair of ears used in the right way can be much better than ten mouths all going at once. Ambition: Maehinirz 1 9 4 4 THE ORIFLAMME CHARLOTTE BALAJTHY Sarge B Naturalsg Glee Club: Twirlers Club: Tune Twisters. Perhaps to some people this little Miss may seem quiet, but just wait till you get her going. She'll dance your feet oFf and sing you to sleep with her nightingalc voice. One thing we regret is that her talented voice was only discovered this year. She is what you'd call the ideal high school girl, blessed with beauty, gifted with talent, and mobbed with friends. She will always bring a ray of sunshine wherever she goes. A mbilinn: N azfy 31 95 JOHN BASSETT jack Jack is a newcomer to S.R.H.S. He entered school in September-migrating from Brooklyn. At First no one knew him, but he made friends very quickly and is now one of the gang. Jack has a pleasing personality and is a great chap. His ambition is to enlist in the Navy and volunteer for submarine duty. XVith these ambitions he has a hard road to climb but he's a hard worker and is sure to obtain his goal. V Ambition: Navy B! 126 MARIE BEATTIE Red Glee Club: Captain's Club, Tune Twisters, Play Night. Take wit, multiply it by ready laughter. divide it by a happy-go-lucky Irish disposition, and who do you have but Marie. VVhenever fun and devilment are called for, Marie can be counted on to provide it. Any funny story told in her distinctive manner will help to give your spirits a lift, anytime, as she always has a new joke on the tip of her tongue. Am Xzizion: Navy Nurse Q 95 4 5 GEORGE BLONSKY RafTerty junior Prom Committee, Boy's Glee Clubg Bandg Color Guard 35 Basketballg First Aid Squadg Play Night. George has the uncanny gift of saying the wrong things in Chem class-much to the delight of Mr. Shay who has the uncanny gift of swinging his pipe at the right time. To be happy, gay, and carefree is George's philosophy of life, and it seems to be working all right. Friendly and easy-going, George is the type who always has time to talk about the weather. Ambition: Naval Air Corpf x . .. 1 if 0 9 C Q S o,,' . v. 1 s-,, . y . R. 05 iii i 1 ,:.s.fQ? ii K' lk. ,l x 'O 'Vik ' VS . v NJ-,L X. 1,1 all U 'I 5 sb 1 ls' .u':. 9 a U na- 'J' 4 ov' slitbq o 1 9 4 4 ' Page nineicww ei THE QRIFLAMMEQQQQQEXQ er I 'K J . if .af v 1 , ,' 4L f' -'fp sfifb' ii jp: Ly.-', ey- I . ff J 5' ,?f'.'1 , 3 fpfg .-' .ff vs. pe,- , ' ,ff r-W in we wfjiqxv' PETER BOSHKO Pete Basketball 4, Captain of j.V. 1: Baseball 33 Co-Captain of Varsity Basketball Team. To slightly misquote an old proverb, The best things come i11 smaller packages . Pete is certainly a perfect example. Personality plus and that winning smile of his make him a hit wherever he goes. His speed and skill in a basketball game, as well as his specialty, set shots , make him an asset any basket- ball team would like to possess. As if this isn't enough for one person, his abilities on the baseball diamond do not fall short of his abilities on the basketball court. finzbizzmz: Army Air Corp: !! V3 HELEN BOSOY B Naturalsg Glee Club 4. Herels a girl with light blonde hair and a deep alto voice-what a combination! Helen was a worthy mem- ber of the B Naturals, and she certainly helped to keep things in tune. Besides singing, Helen may add to her list of accomplishments the ability of sitting in one position all during P.A.D. class. This is really unusual! You need only to speak to Helen to Find out that she is a very pleasant person to have around and a friend worth having. Amfzition: Typist Ei! MONROE BOWNE Mon', Bandg Photography Clubg Trumpet Staff. Monroe is a picture of placid content. Never count your chickens before they're hatched, but take things as they come along-this seems to be Monroe's formula for a happy, easy-going life, which is working well for him, even in Chem class. Monroe wants to become a doctor-a really great desire. The Class of '44 is behind you Monroe, wishing you success, and every- thing that goes with it. Amlwifiwz: Donor !! 92 NORA BRAUN Nora Captain's Club 25 Secretary of Captain's Club 1. If you are in the basement of the school, somewhere near the girls' Locker Room, around first period, and you hear a mournful, Oh Gee, Miss Dohm, do we have to dress? -that's Nora. Taking a quick look at her, you would say she was quiet and maybe a little serious, but if you take another look, you will see the hidden laughter and the ready sense of humor for which she is so well liked. A m bition: S ecrctary 1 9 4 4 Page zwenly we QRIFLAMMEQJ 'ef ROSE BRODSKY Rosie Treasurer of the Senior Classy Glee Club .Zg Tell Tale 33 Tune Twisters. Did you ever see a dream walking? XVell, that's Rosie. Dark brown hair, eyes to match, a sweet way, and a ready smile all add up to make her an extra added attraction to the Senior Class, As if that isn't enough, Rosie has a set of brains that even liinstein would envy. These are the things that make us say Rosie is a swell girl! ,Al m Irifiwz: ljliffllflfilll ,'5 if pure!! iw :gf All i - 1- DORIS BRUHN Dot Cheerleading 25 Glee Club lg Home Economics .23 Field Dayg Play Nighty Trumpet Staff. Notice that cute cheerleader with the blonde hair and so much pep. Notice also the giggles emanating from a crowd around a locker. VVell, that too is Dot with some way to make people laugh or some new joke to crack, Her happy-go-lucky attitude makes her a pleasure to have around, and her quick wit and charm- ing way have gained her many friends in her four years of high school. Alilllllfl-llllf Reporter Ei! X35 EDNA CALLAHAN Eddie The Miss, with the beautiful eyes is the best Way to describe Edna. She proves that even Spotswood can produce some pretty neat articles. liven though the mention of her eyes is the best description, it is not the only one. Her infectious giggle and her cheer- ful chatter are the highlights of her personality. Those who know her think a lot of her. A 771,71-ff0lIf S!'t7'l'flIl V 32 is JACKYE CALLENDER Honey-Chile Glee Club 43 Tell Tale Staff 2, 33 Public Speaking 3: Dramatic Club Z. One can readily see from her nickname that Jackye hails from the deep South. Besides being gifted with looks enough to satisfy any female,she has the fatal charm of a natural southern accent. Jackye didn't come to us until her sophomore year, and it was only then that the class realized what they had been miss- ing. Her soft southern voice was a welcome treat to the Class of '-14. ,-Iml51'I1'011: .l I 01161 1 9 T4 4 I , .- i Iflgf' Iufrllly-fmt' V I . X 2 I I., J z , . 1 5' K4 - - ' lu C44 t fx' 4 Y, 5 x 4 I. ll m 3 -. . Iwi? V' f ' I ' ' ' I . . V A - Vi f 4 ff, V, 4.1. - .1 I Q A 41 All Q' I in A . .4 ' 4' ' v ,4A,.,,p-o . 1 .4 nf Q ' 'Kia c'Q'rf't .j7f- 'J fail, t ,. .49 i . 4 :V - it N7 fi., ,J if f 1' ff I sd LDL fra 'il THE OIUFLAMME EARL CARSON Kit Baseball l, 2. Gobble, gobble, gobble. Don't be alarmed. Itls only Kit Carson looking after his turkeys. It seems that turkeys are so important to him they have even crowded out his interest in the fair ladies. And believe me, the girls don't like it, for Kit is without a doubt one of the best-liked members of the Senior Class. He is the possessor of a warm smile and a completely winning personality. Come on, Kit, how about for- getting your turkeys and giving us girls a break. Ambition: Naval Air Pilot Ei! E GERMAINE CERCY Gerry Home Living Club Germaine has been doing some good neighbor re- lations work between South River High School and New Brunswick by giving her heart and hand to a certain soldier from New Brunswick. Quiet at class times, but not to the point of being silent-talkative at other times, but not to the point of being loud-you might call Gerry the happy medium. This, plus all her other qualities, makes her a friend worth having, and a person worth knowing. Ambition: Pianist Ei! W . FLORENCE CICHACKI Flo Public Speaking 25 Glee Club Z, 3, 45 Accessory Clubg Home Economics. If you took a dash of everything nice including a sweet disposition and a winning smile, no doubt the concoction would produce Flo, for she has that sweet, sincere way about her that has won her many friends. Although Flo looks passive, she is very athletic- having bowling, horseback riding, and swimming on her list of activities. Flo's a grand girl and awfully nice to have around. A m bilion: Beauticzan 32 295 MARJORIE COCHRAN Kn00t Glee Clubg Cheerleadingg Bowling Clubg Tune Twist- ers, The Trumpetg Spanish Club. Perhaps you've heard the saying It's not the quantity but the quality that counts . This age old adage certainly applies to Knoot . She has proved that size is no handicap when equipped with a devil- may-care personality such as hers. Even the hard heart of the great john Henry softens when she looks at him with her melting blue eyes. Add the energy she displays on the cheerleading squad to her friendly. cheerful disposition, and you have a sure formula for K , SUCCESS. U. 1 v f -f Ambition: Nurse 3 --ff. . QA Qui up I 9 4 4 Q4 ,H ...... :ap qi ...... BP Page fwenfy-Iwo THE ORIFI-AMME PAUL COMBSir Cadet Track, Bandg Bowling Club, Spanish Club. Many a girl has been heard to murmur, Oh, what I wouldn't give for a head of hair like that, when gazing upon Paulls wavy locks. But those coveted locks are his and his alone, and are soon to be covered by the cap of an Aviation Cadet. Paul has enlisted in the Army Air Corps and is now waiting his call. The Class is losing a wonderful fellow, and they will miss his cheery smile. However, best of luck to you, Paul. Keep 'Em Flying. Ambition: Chemiral Engineer at ig LAVERNE CONOVER Vernie If you see a car speeding around a corner on two wheels, barely missing a telephone pole, it's probably Yernie with her brand new driver's license in hand. Vernie's main interests, outside of driving, are bowl- ing and entertaining a certain boy in Navy Blue. Vernie's attractive personality is certain to aid her in realizing her ambitions in life. A mbirion: S ecrelary Bit 95 WILLIAM CONOVERi' Con Band lg Public Speaking'2g Dramatic Club 1. The toot of a horn, a Hash of gray, and a screeching of brakes-Conover has arrived, equipped as usual with some brand new jokes and the latest slang. This friendly lad is really hep , and if you're not a square from Delaware , you don't A'dig what he's beating his gums about. His congenial manner and his great sense of humor combined with a smooth style on the dance floor have made him well-liked by all, especially the feminine members of the class. Ambition: Merchant Marine Et! 95 CATHERINE COSCIA Rena The Trumpet lg Glee Club 1, 2g Play Night lg Field Day lg Freshman Captains' Club: B Naturals 3, 43 Captains' Club 3, 4, Rifle Club 3, 4: Spanish Club 2, 35 Accessory Club 2, 3. Rena is one of our most versatile class members. She is an asset to the B Naturals, and her trials and tribulations as Finance Chairman of the Captains' Club are known to many. Catherine is well-known for her athletic ability. Her pretty, naturally-curly hair is the envy of many girls. Renals neat appearance will help her future success. A m birion: Secretary ,Y ' I, 4 s N4 ' 9 I L U . , fvkiid I ' ,v 4 ,,, . 9 I . -.1 , . If mr-la ' if. f .It ' . . ' W ,, I! if I C ., ' .. ak . ,xc-' . ,J .' A ,vim l.1 ,JZ 1944 Page Ircfrflly-Mfrr H- -.4' .5 J 1 .a yr .1 13 R ' .2 ! if . d, 5 X' , .1 i 3, 7 Ap A f twin S -I ...ff ' - 9 .4 O n .,. D Q THE ORIFLAMME 1 6' J -44, ' -P 1. A . MU N x ,, if U s V3 I, r , ff f fi 'Q f' M1 T fl ' V I VIVIEN DALLENBACH Viv Glee Club, Captainls Club l, 3, 45 The Trumpetg Junior Prom Committee. A cheery smile and a friendly Hi there charac- terize Viv. She never seems to be blue and nothing can get her down. This makes many of us envy her. Viv's gay laugh can often be recognized in the halls. Vivien is known and liked for her pleasing personality which will be a great factor toward her later success. For the past few years Viv has been a live-wire mem- ber of the Georgette, Marie, and Vivien trio. A nzbifirm: Marine -u eu IN rl BETTY DASZKIEWICZ Bet Glee Club 3, 45 Tell Tale Staff, Spanish Club. Betty is a naturally neat and attractive girl. On no occasion has she ever been found looking wind- blown and disheveled. It remains a mystery to the rest of us how she can manage this. Betty has many friends. Jackye and Edna are her closest ones. She has belonged to the Glee Club, in addition to her work in the secretarial course. Betty will make a very charming secretary for some lucky executive. Ambilion: PI'fl'1lll' Sew'cfa1'y li! JOHN DOELER Jack Track 3. Confucious said, Study the past to see the future. Taking Confucious at his word, jack will have a future well worth looking forward to-his past is an indication of this. During his four years in South River High School, he has made his greatest ac- complishment track. Besides this, his love of a good joke and his desire for fun have built up for him a reputation, classifying him as a regular fellow. Ambition: Engineer gt ll: , VIOLA DOMINIECKI Vi Oriflamme Staffg Junior Prom Committeeg Glee Clubg Photography Clubg Home Economicsg Choral Speak- ing, The Trumpetg Tune Twisters, Accessory Club. At one time or another all of us have been stumped by some subject- but not Viola. She is well above average in science and mathematics, and in languages she is a shining light. Vi could figure out even the most difficult passages in Virgil. In French she can tell you any remote verb or difficult pronoun that may puzzle you. Her knowledge is only over-shadowed by her friendly personality and line sense of humor. Ambition: Dress Defigner 1944 Page ruff-nly-join' THE ORWLAMME T OLGA ELASHEWICH Algie The Trumpetg Tune Twistersg Captains' Club, Tell- Taleg Debate Squad. Olga possesses a grand personality. Everyone has a good word for her and rightly so, for she is a good friend. This year she was singled out by Mr. Shay as his secretaryg and she performed even this job with ease. Roller-skating occupies 111ost of her spare time. A truly all-around girl, Olga has been a model student, and she was the mainstay of many athletic teams. XVith these qualities, Olga will surely succeed. Anzbiiion: Nurse Cadet E12 95 AUDREY FLOYSTROP And Glee Club. Fire, Fire! Oh, pardon me-my mistake. That was Audrey hurrying dow11 the hall. Her Haming red hair is an easily recognized mark in her secretarial classes. Most of us have admired her boundless energy. Audrey is still bright and peppy at the end of a long day when we feel all dragged out. Her keen interest in all that goes on about her will always set her above the ordinary crowd. 249 95 DORIS GARDNER Dot All-State Chorus 45 B Naturals 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Secretary 35 Play Night, Field Day. Someday soon Dot will make the perfect secretary. Many of us wonder how she -can always manage to look so well-groomed and attractive. Dot may seem quiet, but her numerous friends know how pleasing her gay laugh and keen sense of humor can be. Her poise and natural dignity are a great asset. In addi- tion, she has been a member of the B Naturals, and she was chosen to sing in the All-State Chorus. flmfnizion: Sccrcmry E12 95 CHARLOTTE GIBBS Gibbsie Glee Club 45 Public Speakingg Play Nighty Field Day. Charlotte is one of the farmerettes who daily takes the Spotswood Express to our institution of learning. She is not to be heard noise-making, but, on the con- trary, is rather quiet. However, Charlotte is always ready to contribute to classroom discussions. She is very interested in the arts of music, literature, and language. It is her desire to become a nurse. VVith her fine traits, Charlotte will most certainly fulfill her ambition. A mlrifizm: N nrxe 1944 Page lwcvliy-,Fife n C r 0 I Xi- K, .XJ Ji' e . .M 1 .- K . I fix +V' ' T ss XP xi.. x. x' -,' x, ' s. U P x - 5 x 1 3 , , s A JL, .,. B ' Q . Cl,-t E J. .545-63' N. Sv , . x 5-F ' Qysgy. Win34- K -' . vm, NY K 'x 4X , l xg, .LK I , , y-rf' 1 Y 5 'bLvN ' -'zfksugi .ia . ,, . I l 'i L 7 I V. 9 xx' K t f i r f Nu hr i 1, V' Q . -'Jr' QQ THE ORIFI-AMME :li lb,-I .-1' iw w'?,'Y. il, J' ' , . . V in 5 rea' ME, . 1 7 ,'r 4 I' Al ' , , L-44. ., If Q. volt + fi h. .4 PE: lwrnty-:ix F I, - 1 --.Q-' 6 LAURA GOLAZEWSKI 'tLaurie Home Economics 4. Laura's winning assets are a pair of twinkling eyes and a bright smile. Her deep laugh can be heard rolling out from the sixth period Spanish class every day. Laura possesses a cheerful outlook on life that will take her a long way. She has many friends due to this cheerful way of hers, and her ever-ready smile is a welcome sight to all who know her. A nz biiion: Secretary sq gn BN fl JOSEPH GOLDEN Joe The Trumpet 15 Cheerleader l, 2, 3, 45 Play Night lg Operetta 15 Track 15 Debate Squad 2, 35 Spanish Club 35 First Aid Squad 3, 45 Oriiiamme Board, Choral Speaking 45 Cheerleader Co-Captain, 35 Public Speak- ing. Anything that Joe attempts is successful. This may sound exaggerated, but it is really true. For example: Joe is a cheerleader and one of the best. He has put time, effort, and pep into that job, and the results were displayed on the football fields for four years. Another example: Joe debated for only one year, but he was capable enough to compete in the state debat- ing finals. Joe will surely go far if his high school career is any indication of his abilities. AHZbiIf071f Army Ojicfr gf 15 EDITH GOLDMAN 'Edie Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. I laughed so hard . . . I You know the rest of the line if you know Edie. It's very easy to keep her amused because she has such a happy-go-lucky way about her. Edie has been a loyal member of the Girls' Glee Club for all of her four years in S.R.H.S. This proves that she enjoys singing, and getting out of P.T. isn't bad either. Girls desiring naturally-curly hair may have their wish by asking Edie for her secret. A mbifion: Bruulirirzn W iff ELIZABETH GOODMAN Libby All-State Chorus 45 Orillamme Board-Associate Edi- torg Class Secretary 3, 45 B Naturals 2, 3, 45 Debate Squad Z, 35 Glee Club 15 Public Speaking 2, 35 Spanish Club 25 The Tell-Tale Z, 35 Choral Speaking 45 Field Day 15 The Tune Twisters 15 The Trumpet 15 Spring Musical 25 Junior Prom Committee. Libby has been a wonderful asset to our school and to our class, serving as its secretary. She is a de- pendable person, accomplishing quietly any task to be done. Her name has been a permanent fixture on the period Honor Roll. It would not be surprising to any of us if some day she became a World's Champion typist or shorthand writer. Libby, in addition, is a good singer, an accomplished speaker, and a loyal friend. Ambition: Teacher or Secretary 1944 s. THE ORIFLAMME ' EUGENE GOURLEY Gene This fellow has a lot of hidden knowledge, and he knows when to use it. Gene's efficiency in the com- mercial field has been shown in the mimeographed material which he frequently runs off. It isn't difficult to become friends with him because he has a quick smile and nice manner with everyone. That gleam in his eye is a help, too. VVe wonder why we haven't been able to link Gene with anyone special all these years. Maybe there's somebody back in his own home- town, eh, Gene? Anzlzilion: Air Cade! EY! 95 WALLACE GRANT VVally Ritle Club, Bowling Clubg Track 45 Public Speakingg Band lg Football lg First Aid VVardensg Class Basketf ball, Color Guard, Photography Club. VVa1ly certainly is a credit to his class. Everybody enjoys his company and appreciates the work he has done. Not only is he a good class-worker but he can dance well, and that always helps as far as females are concerned. Now he is in the Naval Reserve, and after graduation he will enter the Navy. Lots of smooth sailing to you, VVally! Amlzilion: Navy I Ei! 23: SHIRLEY GRAULICH Shirl The Trumpet lg Rifle Club 3, 43 Glee Club, Field Day: Twirlers 2, 3, 45 Oritlamme Board: Home Economics 45 junior Prom Committee. This gal's got pepability. That word fits her better than any. She's always full of the devil and ready to do things. Through her vitality she has gained many friends. Shirl has plenty on the ball, and can go far with her personality. She is a very frank person and will not deceive anyone. VVith her brains and ability to make friends, she will gain happiness in the future. Amlrfiion: Nurse Bt 235 ESTELLE GREEN Stelle Home Economics 3, 4. Don't let this little girl fool you. She appears to be quiet and very shy, but just wait till she gets started with that giggle of hers, there's no stopping her. Stelle is a gay person and always jovial. She will, no doubt, be an excellent secretary and contradict that old saying, Business and pleasure do not mix , for she is a good example of a combination of the two. Am bifion: Serrelary A LY' 'gil .ir . ft' l 5 1944 Page twenty-sewn ly' .4 -1 , pr is' Q . i. . . M rj TW C' J K 5 V. A I I B B , +4 on u if f xjxwv Nj, 0...- 0 lin v My 'LI ' '..,4'J- 'fag Ianni' 'V nv .a adv-4 r +f M' ' ., P . K Pl Ixyijlh ini fl M0 f' AL' H '60 T HE ORIFI-AMME EMMA JANE GROTE Janie Glee Club 2, 3, Rifle Club 2, 3, 45 Tell Tale 3, 4, Play Night, Trumpet, Field Day, Photography Club 2. It must be said that Janie is a lucky girl. She has golden blonde hair and big blue eyes, and to top it off, a sailor boy friend. VVhat more would a girl want? She appears very gay strolling down the cor- ridors of S.R.H.S. and it is always a pleasure to have a happy person around. In the years to come she will surely excel in any undertaking. Bon Voyage, Janie. A m bilion: N zzrsr :M yu Q .. ROSEMARIE HAEFNER Rosie Glee Club 1. Rosemarie had one great worry, Chemistry. Poor Rosie dreaded to take her mid-year exam. Well, finally she took it and to her surprise, got a 90. Oh! VVell! Some people have all the luck. Rosie gets along swell with her classmates and is always willing to help somebody whenever they need it. With such an attitude of helpfulness she is sure to succeed in anything she attempts, Ambition: U. S. Navy Nurse 212 95 FAY HAUSSERMANN Fay Captains Club 1, 3, 43 Rifle Club lg Glee Club, Treas- urerg B Naturals 2, 3, 4g Spanish Club 1, 2, 3g Dra- matic Club l, 23 Debating 2, 3, Cheerleader 3, 4, Ori- fiamme Board, Play Night, Field Dayg All-State Chorus: Choral Group. Fay is one of S. R. High's most popular girls. Her cheery smile and peppy personality have made her a host of friends. She not only sang with the B Naturals but also attained the honor of singing in the All-State Chorus. From an academic standpoint, Fay ranks in the upper part of the Class. She is really an all-around girl and a credit to South River High School. Ambition: Airline Hauer: iq All EMILY JAROSIEWICZ Em Spanish Club 2, Accessory Club 2. Here's a cute little Miss who's clever at the type- writer. She also adds some life to good old S. R. High. One very becoming feature about Emily is her hair, for it is always neat and perfect in every detail. Often she is seen dreaming along the hall. Perhaps she's thinking of a certain someone in the service. Well, the Senior Class hopes you'll be very happy, Em. Good Luck! flmbiiion: Sale: Lady V 1944 Page lwrnly-eight THE ORIFI-AMME ANNA JOCKMAN Ann A0 Glee Club 2, 3, 4g Library Assistant -l. If you have any questions on vitamins or minerals. the person to see is Anna. She can tell you all there is to know on this subject. This little girl has put herself to the task of learning all she possibly can of cooking and sewing. She is interested mainly in cooking be- cause she intends to continue with this type of work later on. Anna is very good-natured and easy to get along with. She is a friend in need, and that's a friend indeed. fl nz lfifiorz: Dietifiurz 34 95 DAISY JOHNSON Daisy June Junior Prom Decorating Committee Here is the top roller-skater of the Class of '-H. A week never goes by that Daisy doesn't go skating. This is her favorite sport and she has mastered it to perfection. It must be a great pleasure to have talent and ability. Daisy has both and she utilizes them in a delightful way. VVith all these traits to her credit she will continue to be the grand person we have known as a classmate for four years. plmbiliozz: llIl!'I'I'UI' IIz'c'rm1lor N 95 THERESA KACZOROWSKI Terry Captains Club 1, Home Economics, Field Day. Terry is a jolly person, always smiling or laughing. She has a great interest in cowboy songs and, for a girl, yodels amazingly well. Her voice and enuncia- tions are a treat to Miss Kelley's ears after hearing the rest of us. One outstanding thing about Terry is her hair. It is long black and naturally wavy. which adds to her beauty. Her personality is likeable, This is proven by the many friends she has around her all day long. Ambilimz: Norrlixf Ei! 15 LEON KALASIN Shanghai Le Leon is a happy-go-lucky fellow. Nothing ever seems to bother him. He goes along quite content with what he has. And when you think of it-that's a good way to be. You'll always see him at the basketball games. He never fails to see one, and of course, there's dancing afterwards which interests him. Perhaps Leon will not be president, but he'll always be happy. Lots of luck, Shanghai. A mlwifian: Sailor YZ 109-uuu, than-nba Qagmdca , W d.,4e. f'f.'f,..,utF msd!! 1 - 2 Nf ',v I A nr' ef., ,lj Asp. .1 9 I ' U Trp.: f-1 W 'VJ l 0 1 A A u IK' . Jr- .. I ll f . sl .Lil s . .,, ,., 'Q ' 4 ,, , 1., .J V' Q L. 55 r 3 4 Vw. THE ORIFLAMME Q Page lwcnly-nim' , 'J 1- I I I 5 ' F O 1 , ' is f I 1. ,Q , I 4 4 lf' 1-. I, ' NWI' ll I, su f THE ORIFI-AMME STELLA KANANOVICH Stell Field Day 1. With her flashing dark eyes and sparkling smile, Stella ranks high with the pretty girls in school. In addition to being attractive, she is also very friendly- a very difficult combination to beat. Stella will make some man a very efficient secretary. Not o11ly will she be an asset to the office staff, but she will brighten up the office with her cheerful personality. Stella will surely make a great success of her life. Ambiiion: Navy Nzfrxe Bt 95 EVELYN KANCA lCvie Glee Club 3, 4. Sweet, shy and quiet--these three words very aptly describe Evie. These three words also explain why she has such a large number of friends. These friends have learned that she also has a keen sense of humor. Evie is never at a loss for words whenever she is asked any questions by the teachers of the secretarial course and especially in Economics class. Her intelligence and sweet personality will certainly be great assets in the future. Ambition: Secretary Et 255 JOSEPH KARNOWSKI joe Baseball 2. Joe is an easy-going fellow who has made any num' ber of friends. His cheerful grin is his outstanding characteristic. Joe has developed quite a technique with the ladies, and he can always be seen squiring some fair damsel down the hall between classes. However, these feminine interests don't keep Joe from being a top student in Auto Mechanics. He really knows his machines. Good luck to a grand fellow. Ambilion: Naval Aviation Machinist 31 M MARY KENSEK Accessory Club 3, Home Economics 4, Home Living Club 4. Mary is a tall, quiet girl who can always be seen with a group around her. She and her friends are al- ways engaged in earnest conversation. Although she is quiet in classes, her friends have discovered that Mary has a sparkling personality, and they all agree that she is grand company in any group. Mary also does well in her secretarial courses and will some- day make a fine secretary. A mbition: Sccrelury 1944 Page thirly THE ORIFLAMME THOMAS KOKOSKA Tom Baseball l, 2, 3, 4. Tom is one of the nicest members of the Senior Class. During his first three years in high school, Tom was a very quiet person, but in his senior year everyone discovered how much fun he really is. Tom is a whiz at ping-pong-the Champ of Spotswoodf' so everyone says. Always the gentleman, Tom has won the friendship and respect of many fellow mem- bers of his class. A mbition: Pharnzucist 32 95 CLAIRE KOLAKOWSKI The Trumpet, Treasurerg Cheerleader 3, -lg Field Day lg Play Night 1. Claire is undoubtedly one of South River High School's prettiest girls. Her smile sets many masculine hearts a-flutter, and her stylish clothes are the envy of every girl. As a cheerleader, she keeps up the boys' morale and cheers them on to victory. C1aire's heart interest resides in Metuchen, so our fellows are just out of luck. Her charm and personality are sure to he a great help to her in whatever she chooses to do. Amlrizion: H onrewifc 31 25 STELLA KONOPACKI Stell Home Economics 3, Accessory Club, Spanish Club. This little miss is a whiz on the dance floor. Admiring glances are always cast her way when she comes to the school dances. She and her fellow hep- cats are always the center of attraction when they try out the tricky new steps. Her neat appearance and cheerful personality have made her popular with many members of the Senior Class. Someday, judging by her good record i11 school, she will undoubtedly be successful. Ambilfon: Rrporfw' Bt 93 MARY KORPINSKI Mi-:key', Model Club lg Typing Club 2 Uamesburg High Schooll This petite Senior came to us in the year of 1942 from Jamesburg High School. She is tiny, but she has a peppy personality that makes her well-liked wherever she goes. During her first two years in high school, she belonged to several clubs, one of which was the 'H Typing Club. Mary's' ambition is to be a nurse, and she is sure to make a fine one with such a cheery disposition. Ambilion: Nurse 1 9 4 4 Qt 'E 5' t9 Page lhirty-one ,I ,x 4' ,1- 1111, 4 5 , K ' T . 1. a 'M ig! ,aw , Vt,Lf,i1. 1 ig' T 4-J 1 4 . I! C ! '5f'i ' A s ia-ffl - 9 'N ,J 1 'YQ ..- K 1 .Pg THE ORIFLAMME ,-6 .1 ff 1,5 1. . if Q J xr' 1 . -Q taf 'v 'Z J ww' I ,.,fif K uri- inf !j,w. 4 1 ,fmi .f JL .1 Vi we .Ho lv, pw' 1 A J ,41 .X '--.1 I . 1. I 'MX .ff 131 , 4.. 1 L1 S' .1 V-.f VXA, Vg .. s.- .J SANDRA KORPINSKI Sandy Dramatic Club 1, Z5 Glee Club 1 Sandy came to our school two years ago and Jamesburg High's loss was our gain. She has a very sweet personality, that makes everyone admire her. Her sincerity makes her a really true friend. Sandy's outstanding feature is her lovely blonde hair, which has been the envy of many girls. Her sincerity and sweet personality will help her a great deal in the future. Amblfiolz: .fiirplfllzc I 11cl0l'y W orkw' .Q ,U HELEN KRUK Cookie Captains' Club. Peppy and cheerful-those two words describe Cookie to perfection. Always on the go and ready to do something new, she is really a lively girl. On a crisp winter's day Cookie can be see11 on the neighboring ponds doing Figure eights and spins with the grace of Sonja Henie. She is also one of the top athletes of S. R. High, Best of luck to a girl who is right on her toes at all times. A mlririon: Seen-fury :it 134 4 s HELEN KUTCHEY Kutch Tune Twisters lg Trumpet 13 Tell Tale Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Debating Squad 1, Z5 Field Day 1. ' The best way to describe Kutch is to say that she is always the life of a party. XVhenever a clever remark is made, Kutch is sure to be the originator. She has a keen sense of humor and a witty per- sonality which is a perfect combination .This com- bination has made Kutch one of S. R. High's most popular girls. VVith her effervescent personality, Kutch is sure to go far in this world. A m lrizio I1 : Nurxr ii! 255 EDWINA LACH VVinnie Tell Tale Typing Editor: Glee Club: Field Dayg Play Nighty Trumpet: Tune Twistersg Photography Club: Accessory Clubg Bowling Clubg Junior Prom Com- mittee. 1sn't that a smart outfit VVinnie's wearing today? Many are the admiring glances that accompany this re- mark as VVinnie walks through the halls. Her attractive smile helps catch your eye. too. The Tell-Tale has prohted by her presence on its staff since Wixiiiie proved to be a very efficient typing editor. Always full of fun and good spirits, she need never fear the Lash of friends. Amhilion: Faxhian Model 1944 Page thirty-lwo 9 Q., THE ORIFI-AMME JOHN LEPPERT I-ep Football 1, 2, 3, 4g Basketball 1, 3g Orchestra 1, 2. Did you hear some boys calling for Lep or Star ? They meant John who is always in demand. Lep was really Star'l in football, being a very valuable mem- ber in the line-up. D0n't say anything against the Hill when you are around john or you will have to settle that score with him. One of'his ambitions is to be a chemist. Lots of luck to a grand fellow. A mbition: C hem is! Bt 95 ANNA LIEBNITZKY Ann Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Field Day, Play Night. Anne is one of the quietest girls in the Class of '44, However, this does not make her any less popular. All who know her will tell you that she is very nice. She proved she had ambition by taking top honors in the senior magazine campaign. Being an interested listener and a good conversationalist make her wel- come in any circle. Bookkeeping is among her spe- cialties, so here's wishing you lots of success in that field, Ann. A mbifion: S cc-1'cI1zry W 94 4 5 MILTON LITTMAN Litt Band 1, 2, 3, '45 Trumpet lg Dramatic Club, Spanish Club 2, 3, First Aid Squad 3, 43 Bowling Club. Litt is the super-salesman of the Senior Class. His line Hey Shorty, do you want to buy a ticket? is sure to get all the customers. It must be his gift-of- gab that helps him to avoid Mr. Shay's treatments , and to make those sudden outbursts in P.A.D. Those the band are a sample of distinguished for wearing beautiful bells you hear in his musical talent. Litt is the Hashiest jackets in S.R.H.S. His swell personality will surely help him to be a success. Amlriiion: Doctor Elf 95 JOHN LIX AARCCl,, One of the more tranquil members of the Senior Class is Red although, outside of school, he is found to be a lot of fun. That's the time he makes up for it. The fact that he is never seen taking any books home makes a person wonder if Red has found the answer to the problem-f'l-low to Do Homework VVithout the Use of Books. Red is very well-mannered, and he is a fine person i11 more ways than one. Anzbirion Ariafor 1 9 4- 4 A ,gm ,. f 0 xp Q:-VI 1 .fi . ,n .1 .M-. ar l K Q fr ' Cf? J a 1 .fl S. .A A.J 'Y . 55 LP-0' 0' ,ex SK 'W Sk O xx 'S- B N-'fb .J SM T O L ts' ' Ks' bf- x 'P B' if-'N A , ff-'ive ox X52 Nia, M fin. Q. ttq, . .'v fin 1 fi n 'ft'-A-YI M11 H , V IC . if l 4U-ALV lv-4-df-L ,F i ,ff 0 T , Ab ' 2127-4 f ', V-s I T' '1 'v 39' K. Page fbirty-lhrrr LP li .z -rv THE ORIFLAMME .6-'B . 'ji ,., tv J' H J . I I 5 1' ,f , ,Jil Z ,J .v J. ff! 1 I 'E wi , - ,f If 4. 'JI ,,fJ , f .ff wwf' J, J . . i -1 J. ARTHUR LUPINSKIHN Lulu Photography Club, Choral Speaking Group, Biology Club. Lup was one of the exclusive members of the Boresome Foursomen in his sophomore year-every- body remembers that great organization. In the past two years he has become very quiet, but he still is known and liked by a number of people. Lup has always kept up a good school record. His coal-black wavy hair has been admired by many. Lup is very in- terested in Chemistry, and we hope that he will achieve success in his chosen field. Am bilion: Chcnzicill Engineer Zi! VE CHARLOTTE MAGIELNICKI Maggie Accessory Club, Treasurer. A person just can't help but like Maggie because she's so full of fun. Always with a smile on her face, she is forever ready to tell a joke or listen to one. just when classes seem dull, Maggie will pop up with a bright remark that no one expected to hear, and the class seems bright again. If she seems Hustered at times, never fear, that's just her way of going about getting things done. A m hilion: S ecrrmry 31 25 BRUNO MAIOLO Bob Better late than never applies to Bruno, who didn't come to S.R.H.S. until last year. In the short time since Bob joined the Class of '44, he has become well liked by all and has established a reputation for fun and friendliness-especially in Chemistry Class where he is a great favorite of Mr. Shay. As you can see, by reading below, Bob wants to become a11 aviation pilot. The Class of '44 wishes one of its newest members success. Ambilioni fizfiufiolz Pilar N 95 SIGMUND MARKHEIM Siggy Many hearts flutter and many heads turn when Siggy goes marching by. But it's all in vain, girls, be- cause Mr. Markheim has a sweetie in the great Metropolis of Old Bridge. It is easily understood why, because he is a swell sport and a grand fellow. The Class of '44 will really miss this lad and it hopes, sincerely, that he will be happy and content in the Navy. Lots of Luck, Siggy! Ambition: Sailor 1 9 4 4 Page flzirfy-four THE ORIFLAMME Q4 FRANK MARTINS '-Frankie Football 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 35 Home-room Col- lector 33 Play Night 1. That good things come in small packages is proven in the person of Frankie. Here's a fellow with a lot of personality to give the bigger fellows some keen competition. Frankie showed his worth to S.R.H.S. on the football field. He is really quite clever with some of his wit. In Frankie you'll find a sincere and likeable fellow. He has the respect and admiration of girls and boys alike. More power to you, Frankie. Amlzition: Foolbull Player Bt 95 ROBERT MEADE-A' Bob Football 1, 35 Baseball 1, 2. The Class of '44 will remember Bob for his swell spirit and loyalty. Although he seemed destined to be a football star, Bob had to give up this sport because of a severe injury in a game. His grand spirit has been a real encouragement to the other boys. Bob rates highly in the study of Automotive Mechanics. He is one of those fellows who likes to take things apart and put them together again. Stick to it, Bob. Amlvition: Cadet in Mmirlnzc Service' 241 H' IRENE MERON Renee Irene is one of the quietest girls in the Senior Class, but she is full of fun in her own sweet way. She is snappily dressed, and she makes a fine appearance at all times. Irene always has a bright smile and a friendly Hello! for everyone. Her personality has won her many friends not only from her class but also from the Marines!! The Class of '44 is proud to say that Irene is a member. Aml1i1ion: Scfrcirzry 31 W GEORGE MEYERS Casey Home-Room Collector -lg Baseball 1, Z, 3, -lg Basket- ball Z, 3, 4. George has won recognition as a fine, clean-cut Senior. George has a host of friends, both boys and girls. He goes out for sports in a big way, and we can well imagine that sports will enter into his career upon graduation. The Senior Class considers George as one of the best-dressed fellows. To him go their best wishes for continued success in sports. Arizbilimz: Baxrlwall Player LDQBSXX A X J, W ff' ' .. 'ffvf , : K2 fx A V1 vga,-ft J'-if' ff 7 J, , spa..- i if .LAT 1 9 4 4 Page ihzrly-fre 7.9 THE ORIFLAMME 'ilk rurifbs sa Cf Qv' - - C .. 19 llldiyti f f i , gl' 'ii' fy, W 'liiff' iii? .1-'+ ff 4 V i 1 ,I-lffjv , ,,g.,, 1 -v 1, if r .V , J, me I N' . ,. U X S,- ., If if 5' 'I 'ei-sf' ,gs 'rid I . ' . gf' ,JJ ff ,Nb V 5- ' w ' 41 HATTIE MIESZKUC Hat Home Economics 4g Field Day 1. Hattie is a regular patron of the Rainbow Soda Lounge, passing her spare time drinking sodas. Hattie is friendly, and her company is always appreciated. She has an excess of humor-something that very few people are able to have during these times. She is finishing the Secretarial Course with a good record. The Seniors can be certain that Hattie will uphold the reputation of the class by being a success. Ambilion: SrcreIai'y B! 535 JOSEPH MILKO HJOCH joe has managed to keep himself behind the scenes throughout the years. joe is very quiet, yet, he has made innumerable friends. He has grown up from a small Freshman to a tall, niee-looking Senior. Joe keeps himself busy by operating a shoe-shine business as a sideline from the usual routine of studying. More power to you, Joe, and the best of luck in all of your endeavors. Amfvifioiz: Air Corp.: Ei! ' ANNA MONDOKER Andzia Glee Club lg Accessory Club. Anna is the possessor of those beautiful eyes that everyone admires. Anna also takes her place among the friendly and intelligent seniors. She takes her work seriously, but she always sets aside a little time for fun. XVhen Anna and Flossy get together, nothing can be heard except a roar of laughter. Best of luck to a sweet senior! Amliition: Niirxc 22 H23 GEORGE MULLER Sparkie Class President 3, 43 Criflannne Boardg Football 1, 2 ,3, Captain 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, Captain 43 Play Night: Fire VVarden. Introducing to you a grand fellow. Although he's small in body, he makes up for it in skill, knowledge. and personality. This chap is our Class President, and we certainly are proud of him. He has, indeed, added to the fame and glory of the Class of '-14. In sports he ranks A-l, being Co-captain of our football team and a reliable baseball man. Witli his intellect and ability to make friends, George will surely climb the ladder of success to great heights. Ambition: Meclzanical E 71 ginccr 1944 Page lhirfy-six THE ORIFI-AMME LORRAINE NISONOFF Nis Oriflamme Boardg Captains' Club:'Stagecraft Guild. Lorraine has been in the limelight of S.R.H.S. as the composer of the song, Smear Those Zebras Down. She shows a talent for composing as well as for playing a swift game of ping-pong. Lorraine goes in for athletics in a big way. She always has a friendly greeting for her classmates. Nis is planning to attend N.J.C., but as yet she hasn't chosen a S1lCClllCIClll'0L'l'. Lots of success to a nice girl! Anzlfifiwzi Iufworulory Tl'l'lllIil'I'tl7I SQ 95 . - JOAN OASEN Blondie Photography Club 2, 3, Joan keeps herself occupied by reading books rang- ing from the romantic love story to the stories of the wild and woolly XVest. Because joan is so quiet, the Senior Class has never been informed of her desires for the future. joan is an easy-going and affectionate girl. Best of luck in the future! AII1bifI'01If N mare 249 95 MARGARET ORSAG Marge Accessory Clubg Glee Clubg The Tell-Tale. This pretty, sweet, and congenial miss has won many friends in spite of her being so quiet. Marge has the same friendliness and sincerity for all her class- mates alike. The Senior Class, as a whole, knows nothing about her ambitions for the future since Marge is a girl of very few words. The Class of '44 knows that she will be a successful girl. f1n1I21'Iior1 : Svrremry Ei! 95 STEPHEN PALKO'k f'l'ete Glee Club. Steve is a nice-looking fellow who is always snappily dressed. His friendly air has won him many friends. Steve has been casting his attentions around-somc- thing that is unusual for Steve to do. He will soon be leaving for service in the United States Army Air Corps, and the Seniors know that he will be a suc- cess. Good luck to a swell fellow! ffhllfllfilllli Air Corps P1701 Q4 :P LQQI 1 9 4 4 if W J,,fvJ I H 'f'Jj,25 I i ,' ' 11,0 C ff-'LJ7 JV jf! ,Li MLM -4.,a.L.f'i ' ., Q, 1gfs.W,wJQa f 7L.Qt.. ' if '6 1 . . ' i ff. vf' C Q o--vs., Hgh! 95' I fvr.-J 1 .-J . XMI, -. ,Vx vi--'A , inn. Page Ihirty-.rrrfrn l l .M la-'. it Xp - J .N ' sw . A J . w,,,.' -xv . THE ORIFLAMME ,,- ,J u igeggn., 'Q I f Y SPC ' ' 'lil ,Av is . ff , 1' .J V 'I .1 W 3 53 ' Qzgf! U ' I 1 u , ' l'l K . 4 HELEN PAVELEK Pop Junior Prom Committee, Accessory Club 23 Field Day l. Pop is a barrel of fun when she is caught off guard. She is a friendly, lovable, happy-go-lucky Senior. Pop is successfully completing the Secretarial Course, prov- ing herself an expert typist. She would be an added attraction to any office staff. The Class of '44 is sure that if Helen succeeds in the business world as well as she has in school, she will go far. Ambition: Prizfutr Scfrfmry '42 335 5 - LAUREN POULSEN Pole-cat Public Speaking, Bowling Club, Band 2. A native of Old Bridge, Lauren quickly became civilized after entering S. R. High. Far from being what you'd label the shy type , Lauren's lusty shouts can be heard echoing through the halls each day. This trait, however, seems to make a favorable im- pression on the fairer sex. CA very charming brunette, especiallyj Always the life of every party , Lauren's good humor is sure to help him find his place in the world. Ambition: Airplmzr Pilol N 95 WALTER PROKOPOVICH Prop Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Manager 33 Baseball 23 Basketball 1. An able football manager, Prop knows how to handle his Spotswood interests as well. Possibly his popularity with les fennnesll is due to his smooth style of dancing and his Esquire-like manner of dress- ing. Prop's talents extend into other nelds-baseball heading the list. He was a very capable pitcher on this year's championship baseball team. Perhaps we shall read about him in the big leagues some day. flnzbifion: Navy 32 Z4 KATHRYN ROSELLI Kaye Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Rifle Club 2, Accessory Club lg Tell Tale 3, Play Nightg Field Day lg Home Eco- nomics 2, 4. Kathryn has a striking combination of dark hair and dark eyes. Her sweet smile is accented by her dimples. Kathryn is the quiet type that attract people in some unknown way. Maybe this is the reason for all her friends because she is very well-liked. Her giggle has livened up many an occasion and the class would have been a pretty dull one without her. Ambilion: Typist 1 9 4 4 Page tl1i1'Iy-eight THE ORIFLAMME SHIRLEY ROSENTHAL Shirl B Naturals 1, Z, 3, 4, All-State Chorus 2, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tell Tale, Advertising Manager 2, 33 Spanish Club 2, 35 Debate Squad: Dramatic Clubg Trumpetg Spring Musicale Z3 Field Dayg Play Night. There is no need for the music world to search any farther than the halls of S.R.H.S. for a second Rach- maninoff. Shirl is well known for her ability to make a piano give out . Between selections, Shirley finds time to keep boys in the service happy by trans- ferring her good humor to stationery. Third period Chem. Class wouldn't be the same without Shirley and her blood-eurdling shrieks which scare everyone but Mr. Shay. fl m lwiiin n: I llltl n iff Ei! 95 HENRY SADOWSKI Hank Public Speaking 2. If we turned the clock of time back to the reign of King Arthur, one person who could easily get a job as a court jester would be our friend Hank. Yes, Henry is our undisputed class comedian-as his teach- ers well know. In spite of his practical jokes, Hank has quite a bit of gray 111atter beneath his broad fore- head. This, together with his sparkling personality, is sure to carry him far. zflllfllifllllllf Ulllilflf Slain' Nam! Corp: Pilal 242 ig DOLORES SCHNATTER XVootsie Girls' Glee Club l, 2, 3, 43 Tell Tale Staff: Trumpet Staff, Economics Clubg Glee Club Representative. Not only is XVootsie the possessor of incomparable golden locks, but of a likeable personality as well. Her loquariousness is not as unusual for her sex as her love of fortune tellers. VVootsie has been endowed with two talents-a line singing voice and dancing feet. The fortune teller who decrees a bright future for Dolores cannot be far wrong. 39 RE EUGENE SCHWARTZ Gene Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Coming from Gillentown hasn't prevented Gene from making himself well known and popular among the pupils and faeulty of S. R. High. Besides being chosen for the All-County football team this past year. Gene has continually amazed the students with his brilliant answers, whether they concern P.A.D., Chem- istry. or Solid Geometry. Always ready with a quip of some sort, fiene's humor has added greatly to the enjoyment of the Senior Classes. Anzbiffon: Nuzfy V-IZ -or A I.,-r .-fi fi-'r 4 . ' ' ' W 1 ,..-41 ' ' - , I, iff ' , . .1 4 fl. an ,ff .4 X' i ,fi . , in ' I . . , we ' ., - -:je -.A 'will' ,4,.4.f V, 4-'fd lk filrfrwvf 9.1.2 5 Qfst,Jj 1 1 9 4 4 Page Ibirly-nine ..l,, I k ,.6. ,Q-f.. I g,1offl'iV'l 'Ti J , JL6,,,g. .puff -f T ..4 lfw4 q.,l..'Q, 4 THE ORIFI-AMME W laxli-I .N aw wtx.vt2 5 V51 il' 765' ,Q v ,hu rv ' me 1 ka . A ,,,.fv' . LAY, L 4 kv V-BFA if 1 495' Qdyi, 5 9 in ' '5'VJ I,-0 :fe A zi ,9' r' ,Q 1 I V 4 f - e. . x P R. J - . 4 JM' ,Ml CAROL SEEVERS Red First Aid Squad 3, 43 Home Economics 3, 45 Public Speaking 25 Home Living Course 4. Spotswood is noted for its yearly turn out of at- tractive girls, but four years ago it exceeded itself in presenting Carol to us. Red's main interest foutside of the Armyj lies in the general direction of the Spots- wood First Aid Squad. Her spur-of-the-moment jokes have taken the monotony out of the daily trips of the School Bus and have won her numerous friends. 1-1n1l1i!Ion:Po.v!-IVar IVm'.ve :Q ,if GEORGETTE SIEGEL George Captains Club 3, 45 Trumpet 1. George seems to have been gifted with the rare ability of telling a story and telling it well. No doubt the circle of boys and girls which surround her each day is due to this accomplishment. Moreover, she has the gratitude of the entire Class of '44 for her unselfish aid in all our activities. Equally skilled in the art of knocking out a hon1e run or executing a fancy step on the dance floor, George can certainly be classed as one of our most versatile Seniors. Ambition: Nurre 24 35 STANLEY SIELEWICKI Stash Nothing ever seems to excite Stash! No, not even one of Miss Kelley's Macbeth tests. He dozes through P.A.D. and then strolls along the hall as though something very important is on his mind, Maybe there isfwe certainly don't know! Only one suggestion can be given for this dreamy state of mind, and this is the opposite sex. Many heads have turned his way and more than one heart is probably broken. So, whatever occupies his mind, it must be important: but he's a swell fellow and we consider him tops. A 711171.11-Ollf ljnilni Smtrs Nlzzfy 24 95 MARY SIVESS Stretch Trumpetg Tune Twisters: Captains Club 3, 4g Play Night: Field Dayg Junior Prom Committee, Glce Club 3. Stretch's easy-going manner of walking and talking contradicts itself during a rousing game of softball or basketball. Her shouts of enthusiasm and encourv agement are inspiring to all members of the team. An able bowler, Stretch can be seen certain nights at Duttkin's rolling up a score of 160 with apparent ease. VVith her hue academic standing, Mary will surely realize her ambitions. Amlzition: Phyximl Edufafion Teacher or Housewife K - ' 1 THE ORIFLAMME g ' 'L A V D Pt f orly V jjfljrs ' . tr' , W- U 1 tp., x U if I THE ORIFLAMM DOROTHY SLOCUM Dot Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 4, Glee Club Representative. Without doubt, Dotty is one of the hardest working. most loyal and sincere members of our class. Friendly and cheerful, she is always ready, willing and ablexto do her part. This pretty, dark-eyed Miss'l has helped many a senior out of homework distress. Our Class of '44 feels certain that Dotty will continue to blend in perfect harmony in the future, just as she has done at S. R. H. S. A m Iviiio 71 : Nmpre Bi! 93 MORGAN SMITH Poke Tell-Tale 3, Editor-in-Chief -lg Basketball l, 2, 3, Varsity 43 Baseball 1, 2, 35 Varsity 45 First Aid Squad: Debate Squad: Spanish Clubg Band, Orchestra: Ori- flamme Staff, Glee Club lg President of Athletic As sociationg Bowling Club. E 5 1, 1' tx r X 1 f I' li '- f Q1 L. N . . .f.a, ,- s . 4 oi ' ' L' 'i'2'7l7llt vel ' I , . . I I fhere is an old saymg S.R.H.S. student must 4' g. rank socially as well as seholastically , Here's a fel- if lr gm . , Q low who lives up to that slogan. His presence is al- ' X' I ' ways looked forward to at all school functions. Poke I , , f' is a very likeable chap, determined, ambitious-it won't I Q. 15 A , r be hard for him to get along in life. He has no worries ' ' f s. M ,, at all, and like 'fOle Man River , he just keeps rolling 11, I. , ' along. It-7 If k,,,,J fIn1X11'Iirn1: Spzwfx W l'ffl'l' K' ,', K V 'Q 14 IQ '14 16 ROBERT SMITH Bob ' i Play Night lg spanish Club 2. ,Q . 'F-J f ff Like Mark Twain's immortal Tom Sawyer, Bob's , ' , U b,,,,,,q,5 main diversion is fishing. However, his scope of in- 'H . terest is not limited to only one field, for Bob is -P 5 z .K ,,.-Cf-,Wig equally skilled in hunting, playing around with radio 5, Os sets. and performing chemical experiments. A dis- gl Maul... 5 1 arming smile combined with a pleasant sense of '. A' x humor has made Bob countless friends at S. R. High. , ' v ' ' 5 - ' f ' Q ,-Inlbilion: Ch!'HIf,fI -,yi D L V .N t,,,,,y-.fag 'v ., T sf:- W Z? soPH1E SMITH ffsmitfyv 'X x R , . . . ' 5 ' Freshman Captains' Club, President: Captains' Club . , . ., 3, 4, Vice President -lg Trumpet, Art Editor. ' ' Roller-skating, volley ball, bowling, basketball- these are only a few of the activities in which Smittv ls 5' I excels. Her athletic ability and good sportsmanship '4 N -X place her with the best at S.R.H.S. However. Smitty has talent and charm also and this makes her very 4 . ' popular with everyone. She is also known for her ' ' K artistic and scholastic ability. Smitty should go far N S 5 X along the path of success. ,, , ' .,.. . ,s J Anlfrifiou: Offirr Worker X . 'X X N 5 xl 5 x. A X-I ,W Lg THE ORIFLAMME rl Page fwfy-om' era' . .- 1, . af.. ' . ...fs .2 --eff f 'l:gl A'p fikA Q . .ff ff it J J J - ' I 3 'ls is ' I . , Q 'v yt' K , .L I :I f . , '1 ,D ' -' , f F THE 0RlFl-AMME 'gf' '. 'If Jfwbpp ,f a ff.. , if '-ff 0 A' 1 gfff' W fifV.5 Q5 Page forfy-Iwo STEPHEN SOKOLOSKI Soho Basketball, Baseball, Bowling Club. It seems that Steve isn't the loud type. His shy, captivating smile has a certain quality that captures hearts quickly and Steve makes friends very easily. VVandering silently through our halls of knowledge, Steve has learned all there is to know and more. He takes life as it comes without too much bother or fuss and, because of this, we feel that Steve is a real asset to our class. Amlzifion: To be .v11rc':'xrfzzl in life Ei! 95 RICHARD SPARLING Rich Cheerleader l, 2, 35 Track 2. Life is just a great big barrel of fun to Rich. He has given ample proof of the fact by getting into the queerest jams. VVitl1 his sunny disposition and shy Cor should we say slyj grin, Rich has shown us that laugh and be merry for tomorrow we may have 1 test still applies to the studies at S. R. High. His philosophy of life-Let Come W'hat May-has proved interesting and anyone who follows it is assured a rare time. His energy is a source of wonder and this makes him everybody's favorite fellow. Amfriiion: Navy Ei! 95 EVELYN STARK Starkie Captains' Club 3, 43 Rifle Club 2, 3, 4. To the board, Starkie! Poor Evelyn. Everytime the mighty Bruiser is in a bad humor, he has to take it out on someone and--you guessed it-Starkie is the unfortunate victim. Nevertheless, Evelyn has a song in her heart and her fine sense of humor has given hope to many a discouraged senior. It would be un' usual for anyone not to hear her merry laugh. She has devoted equal amounts of hcr time to both studies and sports. Thus, she is not only an ambitious student, but a capable athlete. Anzlzilimi: Navy Nnrxf' 32 95 SOPHIE SZABER Zosha Glee Club 4g Home Economics 43 Accessory Club 2: Play Night lg Field Day 1. Old jokes, new jokes, funny jokes, funny stories, Zosha can laugh at any of them. This is one of the reasons why she just breezes along with the greatest of ease keeping pace with the other students. Sophie is friendly-alwavs willing to lend her notes and her knowledge to some unfortunate seniors in distress. Good humored, charming and dainty, Zosha will elimh the ladder of success easily, helping others as she goes along. A m frilfoni Sf'1'rr!nr'y LOIS THOMSON ANN SZEPIETOSKI Seppi Home Economies Club 4. There is always one person who enters S. R. High and enjoys working for the sake of doing something. Seppi is that person. She may not be the tallest in the Class, but her vigor and helpfulness equals that of anyone twice her size. She was so tiny and unob- trusive in English class, it was six months before Miss kelly discovered her. Needless to say, Seppi will 'attain her goal-being a good private secretary. A Dlflffl-011 : Srrrrmry Sit VS ALFRED SZUMSKHI Ferdy Spanish Club, Dramatic Club, Public Speaking. Friendly, fun-loving and gay, Ferdy, with his keen sense of humor and some devilish prank up his sleeve, makes life positively miserable for the opposite sex. 'lall and energetic, Ferd is really a swell fellow to have around. Ile has one weakness, checking his homework with someone else. In spite of this, our class really is glad to have a boy like lierdy to chase away blues-Aespecially around january and june! A mfaifion: M crchtwi M urine lit VS THERESA SZYMBORSKI Terry lreshman Trumpet, Spanish Club l, .23 llome Eco- nonncs 43 Junior Prom Conmnttee 3. Did you hear of the moron who- and Terry is at it again. She has a joke for every letter in the alphabet! lhe entire atmosphere of a room is brightened when Teresa comes into it. Pretty, neat and cheerful, she can have the worst pessimist in the world laughing in about three minutes. That's a guarantee! She can be referred to as the V girl-Vim, Vigor, and Vitality. It is not hard to understand why she is one of the best-liked students in the Class! Anzlfilioll: WAVE Eli 95 J unior All State Chorus, B-Naturals, Glee Club, Tune 'lwisterg Band: Spanish Club, Trumpet: Captains Clubg Bowling Club. Lois can very proudly say, I was the rhythm maker in the Band. Yes, during our football and bas- ketball seasons, she hit that bass drum in perfect time and helped bring out those sweet CPE refrains from our Maroon and Gray musie makers. Popular and pretty, lo will never have any trouble capturing masculine THE 0RlFLAMME M i vA6E ls I I' -e Jr, I . 4,1 a 711 .14 ' pf IV' L rl: I, I 5.1, , ,lgl D ,I fr , I I XM are hearts, ,'1lH17ifl.0I1f Il1ff'7'f0f lJ!'4'0l'tll0l' 5556 L9 1 9 4 4 Page forty-lhrre x,' ,x l I , v . I .si I gb I ,df 4 1 s t'. vf- , Q , 'IA , 1 Q.-' -I ill- XMXCLQQA Q ,. a -if il v' .' IQP5 f AJ f. 1 . N., vw . inf H .1 3 I is ss ,J n 2. f 'ii I l -7. ,!l C .I I 4 991 Page forfy-four THE om FLAMME Q5 EDWINA TROJANOWSKI Edge Accessory Club Z3 Secretary of the Athletic Associa- tion -lg Home liconomics -lg junior Prom Committee 3. Edwina is a petite Miss who seems to have been gifted with an everlasting sinile. Not even a l'.A.D. exam can erase that smile from her cheerful counte- nance. If her cheerfufl nature nieans anything, we can be certain that no matter what she sets out to do, she'll do in a big way. Knowing lidge has been a a pleasure every Senior will long reniember. A nzfrffiwz: Sn'rcIr11'y ttf ue! MARY TRUSTINSKI Corky junior Prom Committee 3, Trumpet: Tune Twisters: Captains Club l, 2, -lg Spanish Club 1, 23 Play Night, Field Day, Cheerleader l, 23 Art Club, Orifiamme Boardg Photography Club Z, Debate Squad Z, Bowl- ing Club 35 May Musical 2. Four years of the trials and tribulations of high school have not cast a shadow on Mary's ever-present smile. She cheerfully helped her class, by making many fine posters with her skilled left hand. As a member of the cheerleading squad she lustily cheered our athletes to victory. Mary won the admiration of many by displaying her powers in girls P. T. All in all, she is one swell person, well liked by all who know her. Anllziliozi: I.flf7Ol'4Il0l'y flxffxlfzlli zu ug .x f . EDWARD TRZECIAK Shivy Football l, Z, 3. Shivy takes an active interest in only one occupa- tion and that is baseball. As a matter of fact, he lives, eats, and breathes baseball. Outside of that nothing' seems to excite him. He attends English class in a state of unconcern and shufiies breezily through a ses- sion in P.A.D. ibut then who doesn't?D However, being right hand man of the Meade-Trzeciak combina- tion keeps Shivy sufficiently busy to escape utter bore- dom. f1n1I1irion: fifinlor 242 as CHARLES TUNSTALL Tuttle Bowling Club 3, Vice President of Freshman Stamp Club lg Rilie Club 3, President 43 Boys Glee Club 3, 43 Basketball Manager 3, 43 Class Basketball 3, -lg All State Chorus 4, Play Night 1. VVhat was that roar of laughter coming from P.A.TJ. class? That was probably the result of one of Charlie's jokes. Here's one lad that keeps any :lass in constant good cheer. Charlie's nielodious Voice was a vital cog in the Boys' Glee Club this year. His clear deep voice won him a coveted place on the All-State Chorus. He was always well-liked by his classmates because of his ever cheerful nature, and will most certainly get along well in whatever he chooses as his future vocation. Amlfilion: Army Pilot 19 4 4 THE ORIFLAMME 5i.k6Q3ijG6 CHARLOTTE URBANIK Urbanik Glee Club Z, 3, 43 Twirlers 2, 3, 43 Field Day3 Play Night, Trumpetg Tune Twisters. Charlotte is gay, Charlotte is active, and best of all. Charlotte is attractive. Dancing is one of her favorite pastimes, judging from her regular attendance at the school dances. She is one-half of that inseparable com- bination, Balajthy and Urbanik. W'ithout a doubt Ur- banik is one of the most sincere and loyal members of the Class of '-14. Ambiliorl: S rcrefury Bt 255 JOAN VAN DERVEER Trumpet Editor-in-chief 2, 43 Ride Club 1, Z, 3, 43 Bowling Club3 B-Naturals 2, 43 Play Nightg Field Day: Dramatic Club 13 Debating Club Z, 33 Stageeraft Guild Z3 Oridamme Board3 Spanish Club 2, 33 Glee Clubg First Aid Squad 2, 3, 4. The Class of '44 can claim Joan as one of its most popular girls. Her infectious laughter has set many a class in an uproar and anyone of her mnnerous friends can tell you what fun she is as a companion. She manages to combine fun and work to form a happy combination. XVith her keen intelligence and clever sense of humor, she will surely do well in whatever she undertakes. Anzbifion: Law If ll sf it MICHAEL VERBITSKI Verb Boys' Glee Clubg Boxing Club3 Fire Fighterg Football, Track: Co-Captain. Basketball. Mike's fighting spirit has contributed a great deal to South River's football team but even his brawn is powerless when pitted against the great Mr. Shay. Talented as he is on the gridiron and on the basket- ball court, Verb's chief interest lies in the study of the opposite sex. Perhaps he is the reason why the female students of S.R.H.S. are such a contented lot. ,'1 mffifio 71 : f1i1','1Ianc Pilar EQ 95 LISELOTTE WAGNER Liz Glee Club: Grehestra 23 B-Naturals l, 2, 33 Field Day: Play Night. Liz is a whiz at the piano-she can give out with anything from the classics to the latest thing in boogie- woogie. Besides this, she can also cut a mean rug. One of South River's most spirited rooters, Liz can be seen at every football game, rain or shine, ready to boost our boys' morale. Basketball, too, seems to hold a certain -charm for our Liz or is it the dancing which takes place after the game? Anzbirion: To Major in Mimi' 1 9 4 4 ,ija6Ep x24cf Cgmvsg , x e,,,... . .19 ' Wahl -Mkt, .gwn-sfu,v,,s-.fx 0 4 5 N- u, 1. Y 5- 1- Q NJ I f's W' v 4 'P 0 E V 1 4.,5, THE ORIFLAMME ' .4 . ,, If .. 4, 1,48 ski- a. 'fi Page forly-:ix ESTHER WARNSDORFER Ess Cheerleading 3, Captain 45 Rifle Club: 'Fell-Tale Col- lector. Esther has managed to set many a masculine heart agog merely by fluttering an eyelid or by flashing one of those warm, cheery smiles of hers. The members of the stronger sex need take but one look at Esther with the result that they promptly lapse into a coma- like state of being. However, Esther is energetic as well as decorative and her cheerleading always keeps an athletic event pepped-up. 14 rn Xrilio 11: Nurse :Q le' 1: FRANK WEGLARZ Football lg Baseball 1. Speed Seen but not heard from is the description of this senior. Never the less, he pulled one of the many surprises of our junior year during the magazine sell- ing campaign. Most students didn't start-off selling magazines with a bang, but Frank started early, end- ing up by being one of the highest salesmen in the class. Frank put to good use an old saying the less you talk and the more you do, the quicker you will succeed . Amlviiionr Illurificx EQ 513 HELEN WEINBRENNER Many teachers have been heard to declare that silence is not one of the outstanding characteristics of our class, but even these pillars of information must agree that Helen is the exception to this rule. She is proof of the theory that you needn't be loquacious to make friends. An interesting fact about Helen is that she not only looks like a lady, she also acts like one. Good luck to a sincere senior. Am Izilion: Undecided un UI :Nl ft CHARLES WHITE Charlie Band 1, 45 Photography Club, President 33 Track 1, 2, 3, 4g Oriflamme Staffg All-State Orchestra 3, 43 Play Night lg Color Guard 2, 35 Orchestra 1, Z, 3, 4. Do you want to have your picture taken? Vllell then, Charlie is the one to see. His hobby is photo- graphing everything and anything from a football game to class room antics. He has a calm, cool, and collected air about hin1 which even such things as triangles, trapezoids, and tangents cannot shatter. Until recently no girl had been able to penetrate thai' stony exterior but now we know that even the strong must someday succumb to life's ways. Ambition: Miniszcr 1944 THE ORIFI-AMMESQE HELEN WILK junior Prom Committee 33 Play Night: Fivlfl Dllyl Accessory Club Z. This pretty young Miss is a speedster on the type- writer. However, in addition to being another Kitty Foyle, she is full of vim, vigor, and vitality as you can easily see by her behavior on the baseball tield. Her antics in the outfield have helped many a team to victory and her cooperative spirit have gained for her many a friend. Thus, Helen is not only a good athlete, but a good student as well. .llllfflifflillf S1'w'mrf'y nr Typixl its M ,V ,N J f V . . s 4 Q I' 1 , 2 12 HILLMAN WILLIAMS Fire VVarden3 Choral Speaking. Hillman is the proverbial quiet type. However, his dignitied voice has been heard many times in our assembly programs. He has been in South River High School a comparatively short time. but he has gained the respect of his fellow students due to his enviable record. He is known for his scholastic ability -a constant Honor Roll student. Undoubtedly, Hill- man will be a suceess in whatever he endeavors to do in future years. .flllfllillitllli Ntzry V-I2 or lilllgflllfl' s. 1 :sf ie JOANNE WILLIAMS Rusty Oritiamme Board liditor-in-Chief 4: Junior From Committee 3: Captains' Club 1, 3, -lg Glee Club lg The Trumpet lg Field Day lg Play Night 13 Rifle Club 1: Debate Squad Z, 33 Dramatic Club 2: Choral Speak- ing Group 23 Tell-Tale 4: Twirlers 3, -1: Publi: Speak- ing 2, 33 First Aid 3, 4. Fellow Americans-No, not VVilkie-XYilliams. jo- anne has gained recognition throughout the county for her Demosthenes-like style of speaking. However. ber talents are not limited to only one Held, for Joanne is interested in numerous sports-swimming foremost on the list. This year The Bruiser has discovered Joanne-'s uncanny gift for answering questions in a tnost round-about way and has dealt with it accord- ingly. These treatments have not hindered her scholastie standing nor her ability to make new friends through her charming personality. flnllzffiml: illfzrim' tznzl I'.fycfzo10g1'x1 32 ' MARIE WINANT XXX-e I3 Naturals: Glee Club: Twirlers. Marie's cheerful attitude is one of her best assets. VVbenever passing through the halls. this fair damsel has a smile for everyone. Her face is quite familiar to members of the student body, for she was a mem- ber of the B-Natural singers. Marie's aneedote is a song on your lips and a smile on your face. Her friendliness and sweet personality have made her a host of friends in S.R.H.S. ,fIml1il1'011: Ctrrfrf IVm1fz' 1 9 4 4 F ,.. .4 J fr-it W., ,wa - , I , .Jw lit ' I . 0 P 5 I I 9 0 R O Q 0 Page fw'1y-.frzfm 0 X . .K . Y4 THE 0R'FLAMME ,ss -ff W YJ' 5 . m. in KEN Q. C . 'N in 4 Qt , --ff' a as S. A 1, .Mix wx 1 . 'IJ , 4 .J ' J fpffgfff' J .,,f'ftItA' I Lyt if-Wi 1-990 . f H - 4 -4 1, Q ' .Y LYDIA WISOCKY Lyd All-State Chorus 3: Orirlannne Board-.Xssoeiate Edi- tor: B Naturals Z: 3, -1: Captains' Club 3, 4: Tune Twisters: Field Day: Play Night: junior Prom Com- mittee: Glee Club 1, 2: Cheerleader 3, 4: The Trumpet: The Tell-Tale 4: Dramatic Club 2. Four years ago, Lydia entered our Portals of Knowledge. Today, she is leaving with an abundance of knowledge plus about a dozen broken hearts in tow. Yes, her beauty has captured many hearts. But beauty isn't Lydia's only stepping stone to popularity. She has ability, a friendly smile, a sunny disposition, a keen sense of humor,- and she is always well-dressed. VVhat more can you ask from one girl? YVith these traits of Hue character, it wonit be difficult for Lydia to plan her future. flmfriliun: llefigzwr or Singer Ei! LS REGINA WOINA Reggie The Tell-Tale: Glee Club: Field Day: Play Night: The Trumpet: The Tune Twisters: Photography Club: Accessory ClubQSecretary, Bowling Club. VVhere is Miss VVoina? asks Mr. Hemmerly in a sort of belligerent manner. Then there is a break of silence, you hear a muffled giggle, a tee-hee, and all of a sudden Reggie appears with a smile from ear to ear. She offers Mr. Hemmerly her excuse and everything is fine and dandy once more. Reggie is al- ways in a jovial mood, and she is a fine person to have around under any conditions. Never a dull moment - that's Reggie. A nz f1ffi0lIf Sf'c1'f'tz1ry 32 55 IRENE WROCZYNSKI Rene Freshman Captains' Club: Cheerleader 3, 4: Captains' Club 3: President 4: Play Night: Field Day: Dramatic Club. Irene is one of our liveliest cheerleaders and one of the best feminine athletes in the school. VVhen it comes to dancing and jitter-bugging, Rene is hrst in line. She is practically a connoisseur of that sort of thing. In her spare moments you can End her serving those delicious ice cream sodas to thirsty S.R.H.S. students at Caddy's. Good luck, Rene. A mhifion: Sccrcnzry ll! 55 RUTH YOUNG Ruthie Glee Club 4: Oriflamme Staff. Ruthie, being a newcomer to our proud institution, S.R.H.S., didn't have any trouble at all getting her- self liked and respected by her classmates. We say newcomer because she -came to us in the sophomore year. Since then, her winning smile has made her one of us. Ruth's pleasing personality plus her attractive- ness are fine qualities to go with her excellent scho- lastic record. Beauty and the Honor Roll would be an appropriate title to a movie on Ruth's life. Ambilion: Secrcmry and Cfflfiiftll Dancer 1944 Page forty-eight THE ORIFI-AMME EDWARD ZALESKI. -'c1ti,,,,y Ed is our Good Humor Man, In other words one of the biggest teases in the class. The girls in lico- nomies class have no rest while he is around. XYhen lid isn't teasing girls he has a little sideline in the game of bowling. He is quite adept at this game ofsah -bowling. He must use the same technique to slay the bowling pins as he does on the girls for his average is better than that of an ordinary bowler. Smooth sailing, Ed. , A m lwifion: S4111 or 244 sf' HENRY ZALESKIi' llank Orchestrag Manager of the Band. The sweet clarinet music supplied by our band is thc result of many lessons taken by Hank. He is one of the more serious looking boys in the elass. But once you get to know him, he is as jolly as the next fellow. He can be seen in Engineering Drawing class Finishing many drawings which have the artistic touch of a professional. The class feels sure that Hank's future achievements will be worthwhile accomplishments. A nzbition : Mrzxkilzn N 93 ROSALIE ZALESKI Rose Glee Clubg Rifle Clubg Bowling Club. The only way to picture Rose is with a bat in her hand, ready to knock-out a home run for the Class of '44. But, whether it is basketball, volleyball, or baseball, it makes no difference because Rose excels in all of these activities. Although she is rather shy, Rose has a very pleasant disposition, which is proven by the fact that she is always in a good moodg perpetually smilingg sometimes giggling. Amflfllolli To be s11L'c'r.v.ff11l Q AL. CATHERINE zoLNERoW1cH '-Kama Tune Twisters Clubg Glee Club 1, 2, 3g Spanish Club 13 Accessory Club. Kate is that cheerful, friendly girl you see taking her time roaming the halls of S.R.H.S. She believes in taking life easy and enjoying it to the fullest extent. Her friends agree with her in this respect because she is easy to get along with and is fun to know. Good luck and best wishes to you, Katcha. A mbition: N nrse ts A -istgfff g -1. i 'V K .Arun X .1 7. :J :- i 1' . B if-. 4 41.4, 'X .V J M 175651, Zffluaf .1 fn, g ' J- , K af- rl-97 If '. Mr! V ,pf '-'fbf f' H . 4' . 0-uh ff' 'nv V' 4,4 Af' .f ,,' W, Q, 1 .fo-Q-' f 1 9 4 4 Puge forly-nine ap.- r'f.,, ,.,,,, ,pf 4 A nu THE ORIFLAMME CHESTER ZUBRZYCKI Slim Zoom-who was that flash? This is one of the questions asked when Chet goes by on a sleek-looking motorcycle which is his pride and joy. This is veritied by the fact that he is seen cleaning and polishing his cycle quite regularly. It is rumored that Slim does his own repair jobs-a budding first class mechanic. perhaps. Although he seems to be the silent type. Chet gets around a lot more than is commonly known. f1n1l11'I1'on: Molorfycle riding rr NOTE: I' This W, which appears along side J of many oi the pictures in the ' Senior group, signifies that that individual has entered the iXl'lllt'll Services of the United States. G SOUTH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL SERVICEMENS, HONOR ROLL W 4 i 4. 6 . O VN ' 40 Us ou., ine 1,-'12 e 'f he L. J 'X 6 J' Q G., Lys 4 n., If '+V ff J 'I fob 'LXLG' le A 1,1 sei. A lb X580 f 'QI 6 1944 Page Ffzy THE ORIFLAMME Gllaazrnnm Svrrnw 5 5 F 1 9 4 4 1'Llg!' ffflyfzlllr' THE ORIFLAMME Ball nf ilfamv v L I 1 9 4 4 -.QD Page fifly-two THE ORIFLAMME Hall nf Kamp 1 9 4 4 Pugr fff-V'fhl't'f' p-...N Meaga- S-fpvffdkj Q4 THE ORIF'-AMME Q4 LQQA ' 1 JUNIORS john Zawadsky ..... ,....,..,......................... . .. ..,...,........... President 1' Joseph Maiolo .,............ ,....... X lice-President f Kay Appleby ..............,...,. .........,...,. S ecretary Douglas Rackenback .....,....,,,.........,,....,,....,.................,. Treasurer Mr, Fred H, Williams ........,.........................,,......., Class Advisor . Mr. Zehner-Room 'I2 Leopold Kizlinski Stanley Kloskowski Bruno Maiolo alph Ba ziger Edward oraseh Theo e Custer Robert Ecke Robert Fedak Carmelo Iaria Vernon Baumann Robert Bruhn Lawrence Fischer Stanley Gatarz William Howarth Joseph Koenig Gerhard Mahlmann Roland Marek John Applegate Ernest Bara Joseph Czarneski George Dikovicky Vernon Gatling Edward Jarosiewicz Raymond Kokoska Gerard Lins Horace Bowne Edward Gan Alfred Gwozdziewicz Michael Himich William Koptionak Joseph Koziatek Joseph Navickas Anthony Pilecki Earl Propst Vernon Bell Edward Collins Edward Detrick Harold Faust Jolm Grififin Harold Jensen Joseph Jozefowicz George Krug Norman Lohr Vernon Appleby Eugene Barnhart Harry Burton Walter Dedovich Fred Duttkin Herbert Grutter Louis Howarth John Hrydziuszko Edward Kulis Joseph Maiolo Howard Newman Walter Paul Kenneth Parr Edmond Prominski VValter Pychewicz Anna Hopak Mr. Lincoln-Room 13 Henry Milek Theodore Polanski Donald Tunison Julius Ulyak Fred Vanderhoof Rose Balogh Pearl Hackett Georgianne June Jane Kendzierski Miss Burke-Room 'I5 Robert McAteer Raymond Penson St h P ep en ugner ',t Joseph Schall Dorothy Brindle Goldie Kozma Kathryn Martin Lillian Pastor Mr. Williams-Room 'I6 Henry Schlegel William Szymborski Alfred VVitkowski Helene Arianas Lucille Clelland Jennie Krygier Anna Luehick Emma Martinez Yolanda Molnar Mrs. Bodnarik-Room 24 Stanley Pich John Maskalevich Chester Sempkowski Raymond Swiderski George VVatsey Richard VVeiscl1adle Thelma Alt Elva Flatt Anna Mae Kanca Mr. Hull-Room 30 LeRoy Petry Ernest Platford Gustav Smalley VValter Stockel Frank Wagenblast John Zawadsky Anne Alexionok Kathryn Appleby Pauline Arleth Lydia Blonsky Doris Fischer Jean Franklin Marie Koscis Claudia Kurdonik Helen Ostrowski Helen Palko Shirley Soden Sylvia VV ers ' ' ,Nab Elizabeth Koenig Eleanor Liebnitzky , Margaret Loya f Evelyn Maklary Elinor O'Brien Eleanor Trimborn Alfreda Trzaska Sophie Z hovetz Irene Sanford Margaret Schnatter Helen Schoen Cecilia Szaber Dorothy Vroom Emma VVl1ite Irmine W'illis Sally Wlojcik Margaret Orsag Julia Romeo Charlotte Sicknick Dorothy Trojanowski Eleanor Stary Dorothy Zajac Eleanor Zalenski 1 I 1 1 Mary Trusevich A, 'JA V: . J ' ,if 54 . , M J , ,ii '-'gf' 'IAV.,,' Jean Krieger .. Stasia Kulesza fp If ,Q Pauline Luker Ida Masiello Hilda Otto Anna Mae Palmer Stella Silowka Sophie Sloyrla Victoria Wascavage Beverly Giles Shirley Glock Anna Gosman Roberta Hucks Violet Messeka Rosemary Miller Gloria Poulsen Alice Rasmussen Clara Robba Lillian Spindler Carol Vogel Gertrude Zizik ' 1 9 4 4 Page ffry-fire Bernard Braycewski Seymour Cohen George Combs Kenneth Galley Arthur Hillman Leslie Hode John Krzeszewski William Kuczynski Stanley Pawlowski Sidney Rosen Raymond Rzepka James Armstrong Harold Borsuk Andrew Douglas Robert Hucks John Janowski Leon Leszczyk Michael Magielnicki Samuel Persky Henry Bauer Edward Boshko Anthony Dikovicky John Fabiyan John Halasz Fran-cis Jawidzik Joseph Alexionok David Bedle Walter Bielat Edward Dohn Robert Giessman Charles Howarth George Matts Albert Raab Harold Schnatter John Slavin Bernard Szydlowski William Toth John Bara Leo Cannon Alfred Charles Herbert Erickson Thomas Howarth Frank Koos John Lichtenstein Bernard Mieszkuc Henry Prominski Robert Sandberg' Donald Smith Anthony Spitaleri George Cerekwas John Dawson George Dziedziak Edward Gandero Sigismund Giejcla John Gorczynski Frederick Heyl George Klimscak Stanley Komarowski Alfred Mirutkin I :E ...... wa qi ..---. bp SOPHOMORES Mr. Palo-Room 4 Stanley Smykay Walter Spruill Frank Warnsdorfer Marcella Butler Faye Distro 1 Vera Durovich Rose Fisezi Pearl Gwozdziewicz Leona Kasprowicz Anne Kulessa Dorothy Majewski Irene Makowski Miss Dunn-Room 6 Peter Rossi 921 Gary Till Thomas VanCleaf Muriel Appleby Bernice Hoover Maria Iaria Pearl Jaskowiak Sonia Kananovich Marian Krug Mr. Froude-Room 19 Thomas Kelly Lawrence Ketschek Robert Krom Edward Lawnik Harold Michalowski Richard Oflenburger Peter Rossi 32 Mr. Mazza-Room 23 Eugene Urbanik Robert Vogel Olga Angyal Ethel Bara Rose Basara Helen Bogushewski Edna Bruhn Norma Galley Wanda Giejda Geraldine Gieratowski Evelyn Grzejka Joan Howarth Miss Petrie-Room 29 Henry Torres Jerdon Warnsdorfer - Joan Andres Marion Appleby Sarah Bailey Adrianne Boyce Marie Boysen Mary Caseiro Dorothy Duray Dorothy Holt Annmarie Jackin Marion Jacobs Mr. Hemmerly-Room 31 James Robba Michael Talnagi Alvin DeGraw Antoinette Baron Lorrain Bassett Marie Eppinger Alma Gourley Claire Hqrtwick Mary Kanaval Natasha Kiriluk THE ORIFLAMME Irene Milatta Dorothy Morrow Ruth Sharek Mary Shepsko Mary Skrzetuski Lillian Smerek X t , faux Irene Sokoloski ' Z Edna Sumski 5 0,914 Dorothy Timko Georgette Wright fg ' Pauline Young l' ' A' 74 f s.. J ,W Y 1 . ' Mary Minor 1 JA . fm A.. A Catherine Pacyna f' Irene Patrick Marian Schmidt Beatrice Urbanik Charlotte Weaver Anita Weller Marie Wenstel A 9 ff Frederick Schmitt Walter Shaluka Robert Stochel Julius Szczepanowski William VVagner Jacob Zukofski Marjorie Kearns Emily Kendzierski Dolores Lach Elsie Pituk Alice Reese Dorothy Regclski Gertrude Schickner Dorothy Shelters Mary Sic'-Erpinski iriam homas Rose Urevich My I ' if ,, , Gy 1 ,Qi Eileen Jacobsen Margaret Jacobsen Janet Mark Katherine McAteer Rita Messer Alice Rosenfeld Marion Ros Esther Slocum Cecilia Tunstall Doris White Rosemary Dembowski Helen ogreriiw J. Anna Kolakowski Irene Krzeszewski Elise Mahlmann Gertrude Pohl Dorothy Sadowski Madeline Sadowski Phyllis Schwarz Antoinette Skrobinski Alice Tunison Elnor Woyke 1 9 4 4 if Pagr fifty-.rrrrri G A THE ORIFI-AMME Elhvahmvn marvinaro noffarthurdavisjose phfeerichardgoniermichaelhageeelmerjunejosephle wandowskiwalterolchalsekeyaahmedromeiehjosephzaw adskyvincen tzebrowskiw infredcollinsdorisev erlemari efreuchshirleyhindredlorrainemalinowskijeanstewart helentonnisenflorencewieczoredshirleywisniews kiannazdanovitzwalterbrat usrich ard frisanickraymondheiurichjea nkichelllouismaklarycharl 6SITl3l'kI'Ob6IAtIT1ilI'kd0ll aldsmithtimothysmithjohnsuskevitch josephtumilowiczjoseph wzllkerstephen wuts eywilliamweinheimermarybart manadelinebaumannrose maryhowarthleonakrugm sekucharskimiriamlukacs marymccluskeyhelenmilawomillylrlorlanlilliau naglejeun ogradyruthreevesimasimmonshelensuskevich gatherinevancleaflillian vroomrichar darmstrongbrucebronsonjames costalfreddaskxewicz chesterganch1'ishe1'1'el vincent palulasylvesterpalopeter pesetskyrichardpichberuardsiegel frangstasiakrobertwyc howanczyksteveyablonkailloraiue barra joybrayehrlenburkhardlroseiromz11'ga1'etde voemyradevoeirenegumolaloismccunseyjoycackeyethel pugneraileemoseufield do rothysack rosechn1idtmariespindlersoniaverbilskyanua waraksashirleyzasslerjoanz ychrussellangersbach robertcasagrandestanley dzielakjackfaustfredericyfreehauric hardhannaalfredlowiewiczalexander muckin georgeneuuerjohnschencqjohn share theodoresquireselmer stutjohuwaszczakcharlesweber fredweglarzshirley applebyf lorenceboszkojoycecombsmariedey sonyaelasheweczhannah friendflorencegarbos kydoloresgolaszewskijoanhanleylouise anottajosephinekarol kiewiczjaniceknoeckel fI'21llCCSlTl2lj6WSki6lGHHOI' michulowskijosephinemichowskieleunor S2ly21liCCSCil1'll1101111 gelinetortaricelillianwieczorekmelminboys enleoczarnecki chesterdinkescottedwur ds josephgutowskiwilliam higgiusstanley jarosiewiczjosephmcmahon ronuldnelsou josephnnowakstanleypetrzilka josephruzzauophillips sonuenbc1'gcluyto11ticPedwa1' dwerlzelmattherwrightjohn Wilczewskijohnzachorskigloriulltgermaine bartlinskigl oriabenedict barbaracartersarahdiepietromary barboslcyirc-lmcjalmcucws' i theresalo wasiumarykornackidorothy kostairenemilnarjean IHO1'I'OWil'6D6I'l0V21lilillillP61'SOHd0l' rothyrobertshelenshoblockphyllissicknick marysuuremargaretulyakednaw once kr aymondboyceal denchristedwardcygankennethhiggins raymondhoffmanclmrles h patrickslavinalvin vanderhoffwarrenwarnsdorfersophieannispearl chodkiewiczjuno tdohntellafischer fanuiegilliamgracegreayeryhylliskaczmurel bcatrice kownigflore wyniewiczantthonynavickas richardoasensteven padutohenrypleskonrobertschmid ncekokoskajeanmigutalalfredamrowka lauramuraskopauline obremskiann aolszers kiceceliapalowksi genievieveromatowskiro seromeocatherinesmith violasporekwan derrobertafflerbach douglasbowmanjamesbriscesehenry doktorskijosephduhcharle seatonhenrykalber johnmurkowskialvertmott josephpzllmeradmew paprotaeugenp taszyskikenuethstachowski raymondstavishgeorge stoncharleswieczorek johuwoud ondowskidorothyalexandermargaretbissett charlotte boguszdoris boyceolivedamm erseldetrick mariondiercktheresafafaraolgafirczukbernicegodlewski alice kadubitz dorothymechkowskijoanminalgopatriciareardonjose phinerussinfrances schmidtjou nsmigleskydorothyszigetiluuratrzeciakcharlottemilek 1 9 4 4 Pug: iffy-lzinz' THE ORIFLAMME Gllaazrnum ifvrvnen 1 9 4 4 Pugr :iffy I XV KRW THE CRW'-AMME 3h1ninr lgrnm 'lfhe most gala and outstanding affair of l9-l3 was the junior Prom, sponsored by the Class of l9-H. The Seniors used as a theme the liood Neigh- bor Policy between the Lfnited States and South America. Gay fiesta time was portrayed in the decorations and a light carefree evening of enjoyment was in the making on june l8, 1943. The auditorium was cleverly and artistically decorated with the use of brightly colored streamers. From balcony to balcony was strung a network of streamers to form an exotic heaven. From the balconies to the floor, more streamers were extended to form a patio around the auditorium. At intervals these streamers were tied back to form doorways. On the soacalled patio were chairs. gliders, and love seats where the couples could recline and converse. A manikin in Spanish decorum added greatly to the effectiveness ofthe setting. Un the stage was a backdrop on which was painted white-topped mountains, trees, and a lake of vivid blue. Different colored spotlights added a touch of romance to the scene. The large attendance at the Prom included young 111611 in the Armed Forces, civilians, and students. The young men looked very dashing indeed, and the girls looked extremely pretty, charming, and graceful in their flowing evening gowns of beautiful colors. As the couples glided gracefully around the dance floor, passing through the different colored light beams, one could not help but sense the romantic air of South America. Music for the evening was furnished by the famous Buddy Clark and his orchestra. ln between dances, the couples had the privilege of enjoying a cool and refreshing drink of punch. Fancy cookies were also served. Sophomore girls, dressed in Spanish attire. served the refreshments in a very satisfactory manner. To the melodious strains of sweet music, each couple danced the evening through with light hearts and fond memories of the closing of another school year. The success of this dance was due to the excellent supervision given us by our class advisor, Mr. Hankinson, and our energetic class president, George Muller. Credit, too, is given to the hard-working Seniors who formed the various committees so necessary for the preparation of the dance. 1 9 4 4 Page ,rixly-two THE ORIFLAMME Annvmhlg igrngramn I 1 9 4 4 Page .r1'.x'fy-llzlw' l l THE 0R'Fl-AMME M if 1 ell-Earls During the past year our school newspaper, the Tell-Tale, completed another successful venture in the field of journalism. Again, as in other years, the paper was put out solely by students of S.R.H.S. Valuable ex- perience was gained bv the nieinbers of the staff in writing articles, proof reading, rewriting, lay-out, and selling the paper. YVith the war forcing many of the school's extra-curricular activities to disband, the Tell-Tale took on added responsibilities. Due to present day restrictions, there were only four editions published. However, all of these papers were well received by the student body. The Tell-Tale succeeded in supporting itself, and during the year the business department set two new records: a new high in number of copies sold and ads obtained. Most important of all, the paper afforded authentic experience in the work of publishing a paper. The staff wishes to thank Mr. Robert L. Lincoln for his efforts and for his invaluable guidance. EDITORIAL STAFF liditor-in-Chief ,......v.. Morgan Smith Lay-out ..... ........ l ,ydia Wiysocky Literary Editor .....,,.,... Jean Franklin Art ...,.........,,.....,..... li. Pohl. C. Rolllla llditorialist .....,.......... .lohn Zawadsky Photography .............. Charles NVhitc Ilroofreader ............,v Rosemary Miller Typing Editor ......... Edwina Lach Rewriter ...................... Roberta Hucks Typists .................. SCC1'Ct21l'ial Cl2tSSCS Exchange Editor ..., Qlackye Collender Sales Manager ....... Lydia lllonsky Assistant .............. lletty Daszkiewicz Assistant ........................ Kay Applfiby Fashion Editor .......... Helene Arianas Advertising Mgr. ..........i HX 1111 GOSH12111 FACULTY ADVISOR Mr. Robert XY. Lincoln 1944 Page .vixzy-four Q THE ORIFLAMMEQ Elmirlrrz Lydia lllonsky ,,,Y....A,,,,, llead Twirler l,ucille Clelland ...,,,,,.,,, l lead Twirler Miss Virginia M. lJohm ...,.,.....,.......,..,,...,.,,,..... Xdvisor Strntting in perfect formation and stepping in strict time to the tnne of Semper Fidelisf' march the S.R.H.S. Twirlers. Twirling their hatons through difficult movements they add much color to foothall games and parades. They were organized i11 19-ll hy Miss llohm and have grown to he one of the outstanding twirling groups in the county.The meinhers are chosen for their twirling ahility, rhythm and appearance. This year's squad consists of nine girls. There are tive three year memhers. They are Shirley Graulich, Lucille Clelland. Lydia lllonsky, Charlotte Lir- hanik and Dorothy lirindle, The two year memhers are Charlotte llalajthy, Marie XYinant. joanne XYilliams. and lileanor I.iehnitzky. Co-Captains are Lydia Blonsky Zlllfl l.ucille Clelland. The girls' winter uniform consists of a maroon sweater and a white corduroy skirt. The snmmer uniform is a one piece white linen suit. Each twirler huys her uniforms and agrees to sell them hack when she graduates. The school letter S. R. is received after one year of service. A stripe is added for each additional year. The Twirlers are governed hy a set of rules which were drawn up hy the first group. Each new twirler selected must sign an agreement to follow these I'lllCS. If a girl hreaks the rules she forfeits her memhership. This year the Twirlers sponsored monthly instruction classes for fresh- men and sophomores interested in hecoming memhers. Twenty-two girls have attended these classes. .Xt the classes the twirlers taught the girls the routine which. this year. consists of Seven figures. lfach year new figures are added to the repertoire. By the earnest and sincere work of the twirlers and the efforts and services of their advisor, Miss llohm. they have hrought much glory to ' 1 5.lx.H.S. l 9 4 4 Page .vixry-Hr'r ...,.. ...... GTHE ORIFLAMME ...... ..,... 6 TG- Murals Mrs. lilizabeth Y. l'rentiee ,A.. llireetor Years ago, the 'l'hursclay Singers Club was l-lJl'lllL'll. This was a group of girls who met every Thursday noon in the aurlitorium. ,Xt lirst it was just a group of girls who liked to get together anrl sing. but alter a while they startecl to put on programs. A twenty-live minute praetiee onee a week was hardly enough aml so Nlonclay noon was aclrlecl to the seherlule. XX'hen Nlonclay noon was aclclerl they eoulcl no longer be eallecl the 'l,'liursclay Singers anrl the name was then ehangerl to ll Naturals. livery year new girls are neerlecl to replaee the Seniors. 'llo belong. you must pass a few tests. First. you must be a goorl sight rearler. Seeontl, you must have a elear range ancl thirtl, you must be able to sing with assurance and have goorl quality. This year the ll Naturals were very aetive. In October they partieipaterl in the Fall Nusieal. ln November they sang on the 'l'hanl4sgiving program along with members of the tilee Club. lleeember was a very busy month. On the seventh they put on a Christmas l'rogram over at the South .Xmboy XVoman's Club. This program is always a pleasure to clo beeause the girls always have a grancl time. Un the eighteenth they sang Christmas songs at the Somerset Street L'.S.U. in New llrunswiek. Christmas night. in the South River U.S.U.. they sang Christmas carols for the solcliers that hacl to spentl the clay away from home. ln january they helpecl out on a fashion program given by the sewing elasses. Alter this program. work was started on a February llatriotie Pro- gram. They workecl harcl beeause many new songs hacl to be learnecl. .-Xfter the February program, they sang at the South River l.ions Club ancl Rotary Club. linjoyable evenings were spent at both plaees. Our final program was the singing of hymns at the liaeealaureate Service for the Senior Class. 1 9 4 4 lkcgc .rixly-six THE ORIFLAMME Igamh john Zawaclslcy ,,,,,, l.e11fler Mr. Ray XYeleh 1, ,. ,.,,, liireetor This ye11r h11s heen il eritie11l yL'ZlI' in the history of the l3Z1llll, 1-Xfter Mr. l'riee's l'0Slg'llZl.li0ll, the lnture of the l7Zllltl lookecl cl11rk. llowever, with the uppointinent ol' Mr. Ray XYeleh IIS clireetor, the eontinn11tion of this sehool activity was again assnretl. l,l'2lCtlCC sessions were StZll'tCKl immexliately 11ml in ll short time the memhers l3CCZl.lllC very enthusi11stie Zllltl the goocl results of practice l7CfQ'Zll1 to 21171102111 L'nrler Nr. XYeleh's gtniclnnee innovations were institnterl in orrler to assure the sneeess of the l3ZllNl in future years. lfirst ol these XYHS the holding of rel1e11rs11ls on sehool time. Seeonclly, stnclents from the Q'l'1lll1lllZll' sehools were taken into the 0l'g'ZlIliZZlflUIl to Compose 21 jnnior llllllil. For the lirst time, there w11s Il new 11ttr11etion 11t the h11sketh11ll QZLIIIUS. During time-outs the lilllltl supplied the l-11115 with musie, This has heen ereflitecl with having' cleeirletlly lllilflt' the h11sketh11ll QZLIIICS more interesting. So that the stuclent hotly wonlcl heeome interestecl in the work of the h11ntl. two llilllfl 11ssen1hlies were helcl. The tirst, in tl1e l'11ll, w11s put on with the IlSSlSlilllCl' of the twirlers. The seeonrl, in the spring, w11s entirely ll l72lllCl program. A notieeahle change for the hetter llZlS heen in the lllllSlL'I1l seleetions pl11yerl hy the h11nrl. The l11test hit tunes h11x'e now heen inelntletl in the lNlllfliS selections. The sneeess ol' these numhers llZlS lecl to tentative I7lZlllS for forming ll fl11nee orchestra. Crerlit shonltl 11lso he given to the llillltl for the line impression it mrule cluring the football season. lt now plays 1111 important p11rt in the school life of S.R.H.S. Uncler the clireetion of Mr. XYelch. Zlllfl with the eooperation of its members, the next few years will see Z1 really OlllStZ't1lClll1Q INllSlCZll organizrttion. 1 9 4 4 Page xixly-sf'z'r'11 THE ORIFI-AMME F Fliirr marhenn Assignments Basement iirlwztrcl I,YOINi1lSiiifCilllD1.2liIl Louis Howarth Leroy I'etry lfclwzwcl Knlis XYalter Stoekel Kenneth I'zLrr Hillman XYiHizuns Herbert iirntter Stanley Kloskowski Joseph Naviekas Anthony Pileeki XYillizun Syinhorski First Floor i2liXX'2l.l'ii Collins-Captzxin Earl Vropst 'Doiiglzis lieieheiihuek Stephen Sokolowski Frank XYZ'Lg'O11iJiElSt Ciiiiliorcl hYZll'llSiiOI'fC1' Second Floor hYZlitC1' Pyehewiezf-Captain Ralph iiilllliglxl' I,eo liizlinski 'l'heorlore Custer liowzlrd Newinzui NYztlter Dedovieh xxvilitkxl' Paul Robert Fecluk john lloeler Attic John ZuwzldskyAC:Lpt:Lin Clarenee .-Xlexander Stephen Pztlko Ernest i'l2Ltforfi Nr. Thomas Zehner ....,,,,,..,....,.,e.....,,,.....,,,,.,. Director 1 9 4 4 Page ,vixly-fight THE ORIFLAMME V -.s 5HiraI Aiil Svqnah Assignments Basement North End Center East End Litllllilll, Qtilllfilill Iilonsky, fillllilill XYl1itc-, fillltllill Grote Hucks Golden Sc'vVc1's 'l'm'1'c's I'iI'Z1lIklill First Floor Room 25 Center Room 4 Koptionuk. Czlptzlin Grant, Clllllllill Xl. Smith, Captain Ouscn XYillia1ns I IZIIISSCVIINIIIII Ciwoclzicxxln Z Yun I5i'I'X'i'l'1' Nl'XX'IllZlIl Uuttkin Second Floor Ilimich, Czlptzlin Nr. I'il'l'Cl ll, XYHHZIIIIS ,,,,,,.,,,,,, ,,...,r, lJil'l'l't0l' 1 9 4 4 Pngr' .vixfy-rzirl. THE ORIFLAMME Aaaemhlg igrngrama L , 4 fd x 'i 3. 1 9 4 4 Page .ferwzty THE ORIFLAMME Qbrrhmtra Mrs. lflizzllmctli Y. Prentice .,,,,,,, ,,..,,,...,,,.,,,,, l Uircctoi' Piano Saxophones MV,-U 114. vm. Donzllcl Smith glfix-icy lliudcs XvlllC0llt Zcinlwmwslqi Violins Tuba Clll1ll'lL'S wmv -l'N'P'1 W llcrlwcrt Gruttcr Xlirizun l.ulczics Drums Klzirvin .'XI'UllUl:lF 1131-1-5' Q'Um,ye1- Clarinets Trumpets llcnry Zzllcslci Xxvllllillll Szmorski lit-1'i1:1i'cl Sigel XYz1lu-1' l':u1l Special Notation Cllarlvs XVhitc and llCl'lJC1't Grnttcr wort' honored hy playing in the All-Stalls' Uirlicstrzi. This orclicstra is composed of thc best musical talent sclectccl, hy try-outs, from thc high schools of New blcrscy. lt is truly :ln lmnm' und wc C0llQ'l'ZlllllZltC those' two lmoys on thcir fine work in music. 1 9 4 4 Pirgc ,vrlwlly-nrzr THE ORIFLAMME illifl Glluh Stanley l.esczyk ..,Y Y....,,A......, l 'resident Charles Tunstall ..., ...,.. X 'ice President joan Van Derveer ..,,,.......,. Secretary Henry Bowers ..... .,......A..,...... T reasurer Frederick Smith ,....,,,, Y..... l Qange Manager Mr, Thomas Zellner ,.4. A...w,.............. A dvisor If you're looking for a second Annie Oakley or Buffalo llill-you need look no further. just stop at South River High School any Friday night and watch the Riiie Club practice. This club was formed four years ago in our freshman year under the direction of our faculty advisor, Mr. Zellner. The club started out very in- experienced but very willing to learn. Mr. Zehner. on the other hand, had had some experience in handling a rifie and was willing and eager to teach us all he knew. Under his able supervision the club grew. The Rotary Club purchased the guns with which we shoot and aided us with the arrangements for a range. Our first range was in Mr. Zehner's base- ment. It was one that he had built for his own use. After using that range we practiced in an old factory near XYillett School. During suitable weather, the club practiced at the State l'olice range on the highway, Now. we have our own range in the lower hall of the school where we meet every Friday night. The club has also been a great help to those boys entering the service. because after belonging to the Ride Club they knew all the fundamentals of handling a riiie. During the four years we have been organized, Mr. Zehner has made the meetings not only instructive but interesting and the club would like to take this opportunity to thank him, especially, for his patience which we have so often tried. L2 1 9 4 4 Page 5't l'!'7lfy'7llf0 Q THE 0RlFLAMM5 'Bugs' C5122 Qlluh Mr, 5. Thomas llall .... ...,.,..,,A l Jll'l'CtUl' Bliss Shirley llintles .,,, ...... - Xeeonipanist ln lU3U, the South liiyer High School lloys' tllee Cluhn was organizecl by a group of anlhitious sturlents. They voluntarily praetieetl at ahont seven o'cloek in the evening: Realizing the interest the hoys hacl for sing'ing', the school system allowecl one cretlit for participating, ancl proposed that its sessions he helcl on school tinle. No otlieers have heen eleetecl sinee the the activity was regarclecl as a class. This year, The lloys' tilee Club. ahly concluetecl hy our clireetor, Mr. Hall, has been truly a sueeess. lt has atl'ortlecl wholesome enjoyment to its nienihers, antl has clistinguishefl itself hy producing' an enjoyable assenihly prograin. The requirements for nienihership shoulcl not hincler any hoy from join- ing. All you must have is a voice antl a real interest for niusie. .Xny present t2lee Clulmhern will enclorse your joining. The entire ulloys' tllee Club woulcl like to extenrl its thanks to Nlr. llall, who has striyen to nlake this year's eluh a sueeess. Only his persistent efforts have hronght eonunenclahle results. The eluh also wishes to thank Bliss Shirley llinrles, its accompanist, lor the tiine antl ettort she has so freely given at our gatherings for our henetit ancl pleasure. The following' hoys were honorecl hy lmeing' seleetecl to sing' in the All-State lloys Chorus ol New jersey: l'aul llalmieh Stanley lx-szezylt Theoclore Custer Charles Tunstall 1 9 4 4 Q41 Przgf' xf'1'r'z1lyffhrf'z' THE ORIFI-AMME Qlaptainz' Qlluh lrenc XYroczynski .Vv........... President Nora llraun ...,, A. ........... Secretary Sophie Smith ............,. Vice President Catherine Coscia ,,,,,,.,,,,A,A,A Treasurer Miss Virginia M. Dohm ...,........,A.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,, Advisor The South River l-ligh School Captains' Club is an organization of twenty-four girls elected for leadership, co-operation, sportsmanship, and ath- letic ability. This year the club consists of sixteen Seniors and eight juniors. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month. The dues are twenty- live cents monthly. Girls who fail to pay their dues on time are classed as debtors. and they must supply refreshments for the next meeting. Club funds are used to purchase awards and pay expenses. The club is divided into four groups or committees. These committees are titled nominating. financial, social, and equipment. The nominating com- mittee selects new members and makes all awards. The financial committee takes care of all financial matters and decides how money shall be raised. The social committee handles party arrangements, and plans refreshments for each meeting. The equipment committee has a member in each class responsible for equipment. Our meetings are different from those held by most clubs. They are a series of activities in which every girl participates, such as, roller-skating. bowling, picnics, parties, basketball games, and hobbies. XYe have planned our last meeting to be a trip. This is not definite, but we are all hoping transportation facilities will enable us to go. The members of the club have charge of equipment, roll call, and a squad of girls. They lead all drills in their respective physical training periods. Each girl in the club receives a shield which she wears on her suit and which shows that she is a captain. Diamond-shaped numerals are awarded every six weeks to girls who are members of an honor squad. Round numerals go to girls who make inter-class volleyball, basketball, and baseball teams. The highest award of the club is the gold S. R. These awards go to the Senior girls with the most points, those considered to be outstanding ones in their class for a period of four years. 1944 Pagf- cfzwzllv-foflr THE ORIFLAMME Qlhrerlrailrrn listlmer XYZIYIlSiiUl'iCl'1CZllJ12lill Doris lirulm Fay Ilzrussermzmli Mary Trustinski xiZl1'jUI'il' L1UCilI'Zlll Xxiiiiiillll ii0XYZ11'til Lydia XX'isueky Ifmlwurml liietrieli Claire Kolzlkowski lreue XYroezy1iski ,luseph Golden Kay Swiclerski nv 1 A JI. H. Qlheerlrahern gf i 5 Kay .-Xppleby Margaret Loya Alfrecla T1'zusk:1 I I 'lean Franklin Irene Mukowski Cecelia Tunstall ' ' Marjorie Kearns Mary Skrzctuski if sr ,Y UIlli3l'I'i.fll A. Palo ,,7,,,,.,...,,..,,ii,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,i,, Ilirectgr 1 9 4 4 Xkcgm L9 Page xrlwlfy-filp '1 -S 5 -Q it ha ill! N s w-4 3-Q 'Vi ,.Di1'ect0r U U 4.1 ,- .- GJ A.- , . Y Z 4-1 CJ 2 F5 N M 'A L- w-4 6 I'S ffice O cl Treas. - - m Q GJ W - - : m H : L- GJ ID I - v-J E Q G rv p-1 +-1 C CJ --1 .I f QJ 3- ll- dia Wisocky Ly State Chorus 1943 oard Club B CE G1 Q5 v-4 f: Q. .E E v-4 S25-ECO'- OE2s:fvs:E m.S N ' U'I .-. 'U..-. CzEC'g:f- OnSs-0535-f SLDPOFS H QLD 7.2 5 mix ..4wc:sS Up, CC:E'5+-4a.J VFX :uv f-45-1 ,CIS-4 53v.f-e -': : :,W.f Qin 'I-Lf-Q :1 L'1. ooo I 1 'r s::s: ,. m 5 m 94 555.2222 J5mw4fC'C'C SEER? 25-E13-E OSEC'- -'imwzff .imwb QEFWW - -mu- E-VEMQN5 s-lap wxc oQ , P.. :C O3 C 1 VX: s.1: f: O 5 5 5: Q 1 ' :fffm v-4Qlf J J'5': 'U'-cw:-:JS .2.2.9.2f5 M M u aff UQJGJQJ- H4912-D494 THE ORIFI-AMME 1 illrwhnwn Qlaptninn' Glluh , . . . , , . . . . . lhc c,,lll3l2llllS Qluh is Zlll athletic uucl social orgzmizzltion whose purpose is to train girls in lczulcrsllip. This year thcrc wcrc scvcntceli stuclcnts clcctecl to membership hy their classmates. These lczulcrs must have ccrtzliu quali- fications. They must he reliable, clcpcnclcut, honest, have initiative, :mtl must be goocl sports. Some ol the specific work that thc CZlITlZllllS clo is flj take care ol equip- ment and thc locker room, QZQ Cl1COlll'Z1Q'0 thc squzuls to work l'lllllllSlZlSl.lCZlllj' :mel hzlrmoniously, Q35 clevclop goocl sportsmanship Zllllllllg thc frcshmcn. Meetings are hclcl once El mouth. The chief social function ol this year was :L Yulcutinc Party. The officers and memhcrs ot' the cluh for the year l9-L3--l-l arc: Presiclcnt ,,,,,,,,,,,. ,,,,,.... K lVZ1l'lOll llicrck Vice Presiclcnt .,,,, ,..t.,,.,,,,,.,v, S ophic ,'xlllllS Secretary .,.......,tA ,.,.,, l Dorothy Alcxzmcler rl-lI'CZ1Slll'Cl' .....,..,e,w......,...., Olga Firc .Xclvisor .... ,,,,,,, K Irs, ,X1111 Appleby lXl2tl'Q'ZlI'Cl lllyzlk Llc-:in hlorrow l,illi:u1 l'crosz1 lilcuuor Urszlg Cccilzl llzuvlowski lfthcl Dictrick Phyllis Siclmick hlzmct llohn Alice liacluhitz Augcliilc 'l'ortzu'icc Dorothy Rohcrts Doris Boycc .lanicc Knocckcl 1 9 4 4 ikq6Eik6 Pizgr ,vrzfrrlly-xrzfrn THE ORIFI-AMME Enllvr Skating lgartg 500K wffiff EXHB 7 1 1 9 4 4 Pflyf' .Yf'l'l'I1fj,'-Ifghl 7 QX X THE ORIFLAMME . iff-:.f5.:f5Q E 'iE3ff.E43iiiZ5?.4lf E 4. Z -...Liga 1. jfT1:?r.'iffrkifii-' -E-fi :-ff iff f1'f.?:'fffEf 'S fe-iff. r51Ef:f,f13f1f-i555 f.. -I-iFi11.5E': ' '5 if'f - '3-':?i- 'Yr3fE2'QE.Z15t2: JflPf15:.'5 -iii? i'2?f5 :'iiFi52 Zf55f'i?'i9 ' 5 iifE59E3f5fE? 552' Y iii :.':g,g1?:5.3.,g.:'Ei?Q g2g2.f.ag'...j.'.5g1f5 ,zj.g:35.q:f,:'3f2E1-jg5i5.,g':'?5s,f.'.Ejgisil ,:5Q-eff -fajfee-2? -.jg . 511, ' 'if-fifzff? X awww Mwmymagagwa- X -s f1.3',f:Z-1'-11:59.1:1-132'2f.i'r'iaif.iif1P:'??ifLi5252-f. 1 1. - N -1zii'13iE?5i2jEi12'2Eff1i? , 2 ' 5 Q A 71,7 l NQSQ? 'S'2 ' Z. The Athletes listed below have been awarded the ofhclal school ensignia S.R. for their suc- cessful participation in one or more of the four ---l mayor. sports sponsored by our Athletic As- -:--l-1- SOCIHUOI1. Central jersey Group IH Champion- 7.... Z ships were won in three of the four sports. . :'.. namely, Football, Basketball and Baseball. Eeuyrmrn Football-1944 G. Muller QCo-Capt.j M. Verbitski A. Pawlowski fCo-Capt.j D. Reichenbach J. Stashkevetch XV. Pychcwicz E. Schwartz QCo-Capt.j E. Propst J. Josefowicz J. Leppert NV. Kuczynski L. Hode E. Boshko K. Galley J. Maskalevich fMgr Baseball-1943 NV. Sierotko CCO-Capt.j K. Mark XV. Harris E. Trojanowski fCo-Capt.j G. Muller VV. Prokopovich H. Bratus A. Pawlowski j. Koziatek L, Stachowski W. Long M. Hoffman E. Kelly R. Scheer Basketball-1944 J. Maskalevich fCo-Capt.j J. Hydruisko H. Jensen P. Boshko QCo-Captj H. Burton M. Smith H. Schlegel K. Galley C. Tunstall CMgr.j G. Meyers E. Boshko Track-1943 L. NVhite QCo-Capt.j VV. Grant E. Trojanowski L. VVroczywski fCo-Captj A. Gwozdziewicz A. Pawlowski J. VVovickas M. Verbitski P. Moroz fMgr.j P. Combs 1 9 4 4 Page eighty THE ORIFI-AMME Athlviir Asannriatinn GBftirPr5 l'z1ul l,XX'ZLl'l'Sli5' ,,,,,,,, , ,, H ,,l'I'0sifl1'l1t Murg'zu1 Smith Y, ,,,,,, ,YY,,,, , , Y,,,,, Yin' I,I'k'SiKll'lll l2llXYillZl 'I'I'KJjIlllHXX'Ski , . ,.,,,,,,,,,,, Sl'L'1'l'tZll'j' 1, ADVISORY COUNCIL l.c'stc1' .X, Nmlcs XYillmr .X. liryzul blulm lf. Ifilzpzltrick Xxvilliillll C. Ilvnnx blulius Cl. rlillillllll. L9 1 9 4 4 lilgf' l'fgfflj'AIlll!' THE ORIFLAMME E af I ,AQ S 1 9 4 4 Pugr righly-lufu we 0RlFLAMMEii25 5 Ellnnihall Mr, XVilliam C. Denny .... Head Coach George Muller .......,.......,.. Co-Captain Mr, lwiqhael Schemick ,,,,,,,,,,.,,, Coach Alex Pawlowski ........,..V.... Co-Captain Mr, LQO11 Chando ,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,, Coach Eugene Schwartz .........,.. Co-Captain john Maskalevich ,...,......,......,. Manager Fred Roberts .........,,,.,......,.,..... Assistant By winning five games, tying three, and losing one, Coach Bill Denny's 1943 edition of the South River High School football team completed its most successful season since that of 1938. The Maroon and Gray eleven, led by Co-captains George Muller, Alex Pawlowski and Eugene Schwartz went through the first eight games of their schedule undefeated, before being turned back by a powerful New Brunswick aggregation on Thanksgiving Day. The Carteret High School Ramblers provided the competition in the opening game of the season for the Maroons. South River came through with a decisive 25 to 0 victory, with Sophomore Ken Galley showing the way with two touchdowns. Rallying in the second half, the Maroon and Gray gridsters beat Bound Brook High School 18 to 6, on the Campbell School field, for their second victory of the year. Then came the 39 to 6 trouncing of a weak St. Pe-ter's High School team, which saw the South River second team seeing action for more than half the game. However, the inactivity of the first eleven in the St. Peter's game had a telling effect upon them in the Carteret contest and a spirited Rambler team, which had been soundly beaten earlier in the season, came back to earn a 13 to 13 draw with the Dennymen. The following Saturday saw the Maroons travel shoreward to combat a strong Long Branch squad. Again South River was played to an even stand- still, the final score reading South River High School 7, Long Branch High School 7. Next came a 19 to 6 win over Somerville High School. which brought the team to its, encounter with a well respected Perth Amboy eleven which had already gained prominence as one of the best Group IV teams in the State. South River had gone through the nrst six games of their schedule undefeated when they pitted their spotless record against the Panthers, at Waters Stadium, Perth Amboy. The Maroons received the opening kickoff, and on the first play from scrimmage a long pass from Ken Galley to Mike Verbitski caught the entire Perth Amboy team asleep. The play was good for a touchdown and the extra point was added. With the Maroon and Gray footballers turning in one of their best performances of the season, South River held the Panthers to a 7 to 7 tie. Playing against a tall and heavy Springfield Regional team, the Maroons won by a 12 to 0 score in a game which saw South River complete its eighth game of the season without a defeat to mar their record. All attention was turned to the Hnal game of the season. The Hnal game was played on Thanks- fContinuedj 1 9 4 4 Page eighfy-lhrrr THE ORIFLAMME slip: 1 9 4 4 Page rfghly-fam' THE ORIFLAMME giving Day with our traditional rivals the vaunted Zebras of New Brunswick High School. The Zebras had been defeated only once during the season and that by the same Perth Amboy eleven which could gain o11ly a tie with thc Maroon and Gray eleven. Feeling ran high that South River would come through with a victory over New Brunswick and thereby complete their first undefeated season since the State Champion squad of 1933. However, with a capacity crowd overiiowing Municipal Stadium in New Brunswickfthe Zebras' power proved too much and the Maroons went dow11 to their first defeat of the season 19 to 0. The Maroons finished the season with a record of five victories in nine starts, three ties and one lone defeat, a winning percentage of .833. Three of the members of the team were selected on the All-County First team. They were George Muller, back, Eugene Schwartz, guard, and Alex Pawlowski, tackle. In recognition of their hne record the team was awarded the Central jersey Group III Championship. No more need be said. NVith our fine Coach, Bill Denny, showing the way, the football team of 1943 has made its mark in the annals of South River High School. FooTBALL sTAT1sTIcs SOUTH RIVER Won Lost Tied Pct. 5 1 3 .833 Names Weight Height Age Position Muller 150 5' 6 17 Back Schwartz 160 5' 6 16 Guard Verbitski 175 5'11 17 End Pawlowski 185 6' 18 Tackle Leppert 170 5'10 17 End Reichenbach 206 6' 16 Tackle Kuczynski 160 5'10 18 Center josefowicz 145 5' 6 17 Back Pychewicz 185 5'11 18 Back Hode 165 5' 8 17 Guard Propst 202 5' 9 17 Guard Stashkevetch 165 5' 8 18 Back Galley 175 5'11 17 Back Boshko 165 5'11 17 End SEASON RECORD-1943 S. R. I Opp. 25 Carteret 0 18 Bound Brook 6 39 St. Peters 6 13 Carteret 13 7 Long Branch 7 19 Somerville 6 7 Perth Amboy 7 12 Springfield 0 0 New Brunswick 19 140 64 CENTRAL JERSEY GROUP III CHAMPIONS L9 I 9 4 4 ,D Page eighty-fur THE ORIFLAMME l 1 9 4 4 Page figf11yAx1',r THE ORIFI-AMME Bankvthall Swann john Maskalevich .......,.... Co-Captain Peter Boshko .................... C0-Captain Charles Tunstall ............,.. ..........,.........,....... N fallagcr Mr, john F. Fitzpatrick ..... ....... . .......... C Oacll Coach John F. Fitzpatrick has become known through the years as a perennial crier. Before every season, be it basketball or baseball, Fitz as he is more commonly called, belabors all within hearing distance of the woeful state of his team. In the past Coach Fitzpatrick had been unjustified in singing the blues. However, the opening call of practice presented a different set-up this year. NVith graduation taking eight members of the 1943 basketball squad and the Armed Forces calling three more, Coach Fitzpatrick was faced with the task of building his quintet around john Tex Maskalevich, the lone returning veteran. However, additional help was forthcoming from the Jay-Vee team. Pete Boshko, who together with Maskalevich Co-captained this season's courtsters, George Meyers and Henry Schlegel were all promoted from the scrubs. The fifth position on the team went to john Butch Hydruisko, rotund uard. g With this group of inexperienced courtsters representing South River, the Maroons began their season on New Year's Night against St. Peter's of New Brunswick. The Maroons lost that night by a top heavy score of 51 to 30. However, South River bounced back with a 44 to 34 win over a weak Rutgers Prep outfit. The Maroon and Gray then received its second setback of the season when Carteret High School administered a Z7 to 18 defeat. Following this South River, led by Tex Maskalevich, ran up a three game winning streak, overwhelming Long Branch, Rutgers Prep, for the second time, and Jamesburg High School in a row. Then the Maroons VVCl1t into a tailspin and could salvage only one game out of the next live played. Bound Brook High School was the team which South River defeated, while losing single contests to Admiral Farragut and Perth Amboy, and two games to Kappa Sigma of Rutgers University. Although the Maroons were stepping a little out of their class by playing the College team, they displayed good basketball in both games, and if it wasn't for their erratic shooting from the foul mark, South River would have come out on top in both games. Following this, Fitzpatrick's boys registered their second victory over Long Branch High School, with a thrilling one point win on the local court. St. Peter's and Carteret then turned in decisive victories over the Maroon and Gray quintet. At this point with 14 of their games played it appeared that the basketball team would fall below the .500 mark for the nrst time in years, for South River had managed to win only 6 contests while losing 8. However, with 14 games under their belt, the lack of experience, which had so handicapped the Maroons in the first half of the season, disappeared, and the Maroon and Gray courtsters took the shape of a well polished aggregation. South River then turned what had once taken the hue of a dismal season into a successful one, by defeating Jamesburg, Bound Brook, and Admiral Farragut in rapid order, to bring the season's standing to a respectable 9 won 8 lost standing. fContinuedJ 1 9 4 4 ' Page eighty-.rrven THE ORIFLAMME Swarm Shuts ll Page fighfy-sigh! 944 THE ORIFLAMME But the Maroons were not to be denied now. Although the regular season was completed, South River competed in the annual playoffs to determine the sectional and state champions. The Maroon and Gray team drew North Plain- field as its opponent in the first round, and came through with a win over the Canucks. This advanced the Maroons to the final round where they met the Ramblers of Carteret High School who had already posted two wins over the Fitzpatrick men during the regular season. However South River pulled one of the biggest upsets of the year by toppling Coach Herman Horn's live. and the team of 1944 became the third squad in the history of South River High School to gain the Central Jersey Group 111 Championship. The Maroon's bid for state honors was rudely stopped in the first round of competition, when a brilliant Ridgefield Park quintet, which packed too much power for the South River live, handed South River a 76 to 27 defeat. Two members of this year's team were cited by the Coaches and Sports writers of Middlesex County by being selected on the All-County Basketball teams. Tex Maskalevich, high scoring forward, was named on the All-County Hrst five, while Henry Sehlegel was picked on the second team. This year's team, paced by Co-captains John Tex lXlaskalevieh and Pete Boshko, who scored 245 and 108 points respectively over the 20 game span, has proven its right to take its place alongside the other great basketball teams of South River High School. XVe are again King of basketball in Central teams of South River High School. XYC are, again, King of basketball in Central Jersey. 1944 Basketball Summary S. R. Opp. S. R. Opp. 30 St. 1'eter's 51 26 Kappa Sigma 27 Rutgers Prep. 34 30 Long Branch 29 Carteret 27 14 St. Peter's 32 Long Branch 26 19 Carteret 41 Rutgers Prep. 29 35 Jamesburg 30 Jamesburg 22 61 Bound Brook 46 Admiral Farragut 44 39 Admiral Farragut 32 Bound Brook 38 l -- Kappa Sigma 41 542 Total Points 589 Perth Amboy 40 32 Avg. per game 35 1Von 9 Lost 8 Pct. .529 Individual Scoring Player Pos. F.G. F. Pts. Maskalevich ...,... ......... F 94 26 214 P. Boshko ......,, ......... C 1 41 18 100 Schlegel ........ .,,...,.. I T 29 9 67 Meyers ......, ......... C 25 7 57 Jensen ....... ......... F 10 5 Z5 Galley ...,.........,.. ......... F 9 3 21 E. Boshko ........ ......... F 7 3 17 Burton .....,........ ......... F 12 1 25 Hydruisko .. ......... G 3 6 12 Smith .,.....,.,.. ,............... F 2 0 4 Tournament Games ' Opp. S. R. Opp. North Plainfield 31 23 Carteret 20 S. R. Opp. 27 Ridgefield Park 76 CENTRAL JERSEY GROUP 111 CHAMPIONS 1944 Page eighty-nine f J THE ORIFLAMME , 1 3 -ef' I ,. 2.,,4 il 1 9 4 4 Page ninffy THE ORIFI-AMME Ezmrhall 1943 Season Walter Sierotko ......A............,,,.... ....... C 0-Captain Edward Trojanowski ....... ....... C io-Captain Morton Hoffman .............................................. Malwgcl' Mr. John F. Fitzpatrick ..................................,... Coach The South River High School Baseball team of 1943 continued to keep pace with the high standard of teams of former years. Coach Fitzpatrick's players compiled 13 victories against 5 defeats, a winning percentage of .722. At the first call of practice four familiar faces appeared. The quartet of veterans returning, who had varsity experience, were XValter Sierotko, Ed Beechnut Trojanowski, Bob Scheer, and Leon Stachowski. NfVith this group as a nucleus Coach Fitzpatrick built his team. In the opening game of the season, Bob Scheer, ace curve-ball artist, pitched a no-hit, no-run game against Long Branch. His teammates backed up Scheer with some steady hitting and South River white-washed the shore combine 9 to 0. Using this auspicious start as a stepping stone the Maroon and Gray diamondeers went on to win the next seven games in a row. South River thus far remained undefeated in their first eight games of the season. However, in the first game of a double-header played against Carteret High School, the Maroons suffered a 4 to l defeat. In the nightcap, South River got back on the winning side of the ledger by eking out a close 2 to 1 victory. New Brunswick, Rutgers Prep, Bound Brook, Admiral Farragut, Asbury Park, and St. Peters, successively, had their colors lowered by the Maroon and Gray squad. In the remaining eight contests South River split even, winning four games while losing the same number. Victories were obtained over St. Peters, Admiral Farragut, Long Branch and New Brunswick, while Bordentown Military Academy, Bound Brook, Blair Academy, and New Brunswick ad- ministered the defeats. One of the notable feats of the season was that the Maroons came out on top 3 times against New Brunswick, while the Zebras could register only one victory against South River. Bob Scheer's near perfect pitching chore at the beginning of the season gained him a spot in the Schoolboy I-lall of Fame and recognition throughout the state. XValt Sierotko, catcher, and Ed Beechnut Trojanowski, shortstop, the Co-captains of the '43 nine, were honored by being chosen on an All-Star aggregation composed of outstanding schoolboy ball players, which faced the Newark Bears of the International League. Sierotko was cited at the end of the season by being picked on the All- State team. X'Vith this fine record as evidence of the team's playing ability, South River was awarded the Group III Central Jersey Championship. S. R, Opp. S. R. Opp. 9 Lori Branch 0 2 Carteret 1 9 New Brunswick 2 4 Bordentown Military 6 S New Brunswick 4 6 St, Peters 3 3 Rutgers Prep 0 4 Bound Brook 5 2 Bound Brook 1 9 Admiral Farragut 0 0 Admiral Farragut 3 ll Long Branch 6 6 Asbury Park 5 3 Blair Academy 5 6 Sit. Peters 2 2 New Brunswick 1 1 Carteret 4 3 New Brunswick 6 Won Lost Pct. 13 5 .722 CENTRAL JERSEY GROUP III CHAMPIONS Dk2'qf'-9633.-:'k.z ctf15 1 9 4 4 ikgh at J' J Page nineiy-one THE ORIFLAMME 5 , v Q ,S it Y xi, ' A 4 QTHE ORIFLAMME Mgr n1'm'ly-frm THE ORIFLAMME Efrark 1943 Season Lowell White .,........,,,4......... ,..... .,..,.4 C 0 -Captain Leo Vifroezynski ............ ,....., C o-Captain Paul Moroz .........,..,........... ........ 11 lanager Mr. Michael Schemick .................,...................... Coach Wfith transportation difficulties forcing many ofthe cou11ty's schools from competing, the South River track team of 19-13 participated in only three dual meets plus the County meet during the season. The Maroon and Gray trackmcn were victorious in only one of the three dual meets, that being against Highland Park in the opening contest of the year. Xflfith joe Novickas, versatile Sophomore, and l.eo VVroczynski scoring 24 points between them, South River gained a 57 to 42 win over the Owls. In their next encounter the Maroon cindermen absorbed a 59 to 40 drubbing at the hands of Bound Brook. Again Novickas scored heavilv accounting' for 14 of his team's total. In the final dual meet of the year, against Carteret, the South River tracksters were again sent dow11 to defeat. The Final score read Carteret 57, and South River 42. Five members of the squad placed i11 tl1e County meet. The quintet in- cluded Novickas, Alfred Gwozdziewicz, Lowell NVhite, john Zawadsky. and Wallace Grant. h .f 5 The outstanding member of the '43 squad was lanky .loc Novickas who compiled 392 points in the four meets in which he was entered. Novickas proved his all-around ability by placing in five different events during the season. joe scored points in the 100-yard dash, 200-yard dash, high jump, javelin, and pole vaulting events. XVith two more seasons left in which to com- pete, it is felt that Novickas will write some new marks into the S.R.H.S. record book. Although the record of the 1943 track team is none too impressive, the future looks bright due to the fact that only three of its members were lost by graduation. VVith a host of experienced track men returning for the 1944 season. we feel certain that their performances will bring about the return of South River High School to the top in scholastic track circles. 1943 SEASON RECORD S. R. Opp. 57 Highland Park 42 40 Bound Brook 59 42 Carteret 57 IIZ County Meet - LETTERMEN Combs Pawlowski Grant Trojanowski Gwozdziewicz Verbitski Moroz, Mgr. White Novickas Wroczynski .,,......bp .,,.....,,. .t,..-..,,. .,.......,- Q' XDG4 'L 'P LD 1 9 4 4 5i.k5 5 Page ni11cly-three THE 0R'Fl-AMME l Elnterrlaan Ifiemkvthall Qlhampinna CGir1sj The Senior Girls' llaskethall squad had a very successful season winning all three of its games against the juniors, Sophoinores, and lfreshnien in the lnterelass Tournament. The lirst game was played on March 23. against the juniors who seemed outelassed hy our strong Senior sextet. XYhen we niet the lfreshmen on March 2-l, Miss llohm switched the positions of our forwards and guards to make a more even contest. The game with the Sophomores on March 27th was the hest one. and gave our team some stiff competition. The Senior Captain was lrene XYroCzynski and our two star forwards were Lydia XYysocki and Helen Kruk. Guarding honors went to Sophie Smith and .loan Van Derveer. Scorer was Georgette Siegel, timer was Evelyn Stark. and Miss Dohm refereed all games. Members of Squad lrene Xllroezynski, Captain Marjorie Cochran Sophie Smith Catherine Coscia Mary Trustinski Rose Marie Haefner .loan Van lierveer Helen Kruk Lydia XVysoeki Schedule March 23 Seniors 29-Juniors l2 March 24 Seniors 36-Freshmen 8 March 27 Seniors 30-Sophomores l7 1 9 4 4 Page ninety-fam' THE ORIFI-AMME Elntvrrlewu Basketball Qlhampinnn CBOYSD The Interelass basketball teams have just completed another successful year of competition under the supervision of Coach Fitzpatrick. This season the team composed oi Seniors wo11 the Championship. The Seniors, with a nucleus of three players who, one time or another, had been members of the Varsity Basketball squad, completely over-powered the other teams of the league. They remained undefeated while sweeping through their four contests. George Blonsky with 6l points, XfYallaee Grant with 46 points, and john Leppert with 42 points, constituted the main attack ofthe Seniors, and together the trio accounted for over two-thirds of the total score of the entire team. Senior Line-Up G. Hlonsky C. Tunstall J. Leppert XY. Propokovieh XY. Grant l.. Kalasin R. Sparling ll. Trzeciak G. Muller F. Martins Summary of Scores Seniors Opp. 49 juniors 29 66 Sophomores l6 34 Sophomores Z5 76 juniors 34 XVallace Grant, Captain 1 9 4 4 Page nirzcly-Hrs' THE ORIFLAMME Ighgairal Efraining THE ORIFLAMME Page ninrly-:ix v 9-9 Q g W Nik' Nw fff , NXU4! VL :- f w-We ' gox E1 if- Rgf Kia UZWIQNQX X 1 JX 5' WAV A Agwwl- ,ww X 'nvskgiww f IWISIM WD: 7111 f S5 'I 1-Pi' yw iywpf Q1 WW wx 5 1 x 77 ANXx 'Q If wwx qzyyh 5 V 1 D I ea - x ., - P K- , - - ik W, f f si ,.. ' 5 X aff :f,QEj1Q'-.'1l-fll I ,','.. ' ', ? 'f'S153 '1f.f-.fyf','- 'Qff4f2'-ffQfg , X X I -,ff --.. Q,-. N-2 -I. gb, X 1 Lg Mr, 5.1 V ',-A- .- . - 1'-ff '. -: . iw ' -1 115,17 Sf K-aillw.. X S vA-- J 'f S .. 3 -. 2 I 1.-p1':eig11.f:+f'ff?1'.-.A.r- X v, if .'-' . V X A . f :ivsmy -'.,, . Alvr xl-lv2:..,:.:, : ,v., , In Wx, '.:,::'.::,!,:: 4.-. I: .x.v. i V . --II H ,h . I --l4v, Mr, f THE URIFLAMME A FORTY-FIVE MINUTE DRAMA Starring john H. fBruiserj Shay The scene of this great drama is laid at South River High School in Room lO on a slightly humid fthe boiler room is floodedj day. Twenty-four eager CPD specimens of young manhood and womanhood have gathered in Room 10 to pay their respects to Mr. john Henry QBruiserj Shay. Eight forty-five A. M. Mr. Shay enters, singing a verse of that famous aria. Schnitzlebum.,' Suddenly he stops. He gazes about the room. His mouth curves up in a fiendish smile. George Blonsky breaks into a cold sweat. Fay Hausserman bites her tongue instead of the apple. All in the class are tense. They are awaiting the fearful ultimatum. Eight fifty-five A. M. The dreaded decree is announced! Verbitsky To The Board! Mary Sivess offers to make out Verb's last will and testament for a nominal fee. Many girls sob. Meanwhile, Verb puts on his steel chest- armor and starts on that last mile to -0h-Oh-Oh Ow-w-w-w!!! Nine five A. M. Verbitsky reaches the blackboard with the perspiration pouring profusely from his body. Charles White opens a window to cool him off. NVhite, get away from that window, the front of the school is bad enough now! bellows the monster. First Aid Squad members brace themselves for action but nothing happens - - - yet. Then someone ventured a laugh. Ladies and gentlemen, what happened to that person in the course of the next two minutes is too horrible to relate. We can disclose, however, that two window panes were broken, another good UQ pipe was ruined, and four seats were knocked over. Unfortunately, the seats were occupied, at the time, by innocent bystanders. However, the victims' families were notified by the proper authorities with the usual, We regret to inform you that your - - -f' Nine fifteen A. M. J. H. wipes the blood from his hands. All right Ver- hitsky, what is the weight of Calci--- Fay, will you get that blank expression off your face? Use your cranium for something other than a vacuum tester. Now--where's my meter stick?'i Someone casts a tell-tale glance at Stan Leszczyk. The Bruiser advances toward him threateningly. Lousy, where's my meter stick? Will I have to petrify you in a solution of Epsom Salt, or will I simply tear you limb from limb. A slight murmur is heard in the room and a trembling voice whispers, He was a good kid, it's a horrible way to go. Nine twenty-eight A. M. The class heralds the ringing of the first bell. Stan Leszczyk sighs, loosening his collar, and resting his feet on the desk in front of him. 'fStan--ley, get those incenal burners down! What are you trying to do, fumigate us ?,' Now, to get back to Calcium-Hey, who's throwing those spitball block- busters? If there's any blitzkreiging in this class, I'll do it ? In the twinkling of an eye another scalp is torn asunder by the key ring technique. The Indians were sissies along side of this Spanish lnquisidor. Nine twenty-eight A. M. The class heralds the ringing of the first bell, for salvation is near at hand. VVe'll have a test on Calcium tomorrow-any ob- jections ? No one says a word. H- - - and since I trust you darling brats so much, the test will be under the honor system - - - be sure to take alternate seats-two rows apart. The test will be - - - Shorty throw that gum out. By the way, if your experiment isn't in tomorrow you don't take the test. The test will - - - Shorty, stop fixing my tie .You still have to hand in that experimentf' Nine thirty A. M. Rah! The last bell rings. Freedom at last! VVith extreme exultation, those who are able, dash out of the room. The less fortunate with weak hearts drag themselves across the room and stumble into the waiting arms of sympathetic classmates. Thus, the curtain falls on our drama. Any resemblance of the characters to wild animals is an insult to the animals. The End. 1 9 4 4 Page ninety-right THE ORIFLAMME 66 0 0 19 Srmnr Earltngn 'A i u A as f . B ,EW TQ Q f ,E s f Q 'WL -' . mmm , 'fv' ...nm W-.1 wwf, 1 wir' ' --5 73 F 2 Pi ' bi?-1 1- . 4' lo as ax: 1 II , . 53 ,QR- -lug A gf ' 5 ' 5 r f ' . ,N K K 3 ..... A. 5 I 173 ll N U Y' :: 3' I! ff! It ZZ 'M haf M , V' 1 ,x ' uf ll IZ 9, .L 3 ,V yu X A ' Qi H if E six 1 . c :Z Q U Y I, Q 1 ga 3 , , ., g Q tl Q3 NQSSQWQ-U l fzwcbzw Q ,, L. Q W I f , 15 'Q W U GU -frffezw QR ,fs 5 551,55 -fig:-:l7A L P-TW 1 wif 1 A U wr Y . X I 'I 5 - IQ!! 38' A.. ,, .. -FX 7 .. M ,.f2P2'ff- ' , 1 :ik ,-, K v Q ' ' , ,...........A....., ', mmfm, vm lf,-A i 1 -l! f' ff? Q .S ,. 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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Staff of the Oriilainme wishes to express its sincere gratitude to this all those who have assisted or co-operated in any way to make possible ' seventeenth volume of the Oritlamnie. Appreciation is especially due to Mr. llryan and Mr. Hankinson who have given unreservedly of their time labor in guiding us through the trials and tribulations of producing and this annual. Sincere thanks are also given to the businessmen of South River and surrounding conununities for their excellent financial support of our undertaking. WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO SOUTH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Yes, we are proud of fhis Iifle, because of +I1e fine work +ha+ is being done by your school, and fhe opporfunify you have given us fo be affiliafed wi+I1 if. THOMAS STUDIOS Foremosf Phofographers in fhe Easf' 76 CHURCH STREET NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J Compliments of C. E. DGREMER 5c +o SI.00 SI'ore OBERT 81 MAIN STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Telephone S. 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Compliments of A. ORSAG ' Tel. los S. Grossman Cr Sons Hardware Carmo+e Painfs and Varnishes 44-48 FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. 41 l I l Tel. S. R. 53 Compliments of A. W. BISSETT Ice- BLUE coAL -Fuel on I48 WHITEHEAD AVENUE SOUTH RIVER, N. J. PRESTO LUNCH and RESTAURANT 37 FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Phone I206 GEORGE H. RADY Your Friendly Creclif Jeweler Wafch and Jewelry Repair sz MAIN STREET souil-I RIVER. N. J. 1 1 Z 1 I 1 1 I Compliments of I W. H. Quackenboss I :S Son I NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. I Compliments of IDEAL GARMENT COMPANY 67 HOLMES AVENUE SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Compliments of I Harold W. Appleby OLD BRIDGE, N. J. SPOTSWOOD HOTEL sporswoon, N. J. WaI+er Burgess, Prop. Bowling-I0-Alleys Pockei' Pool and Billiards Call Souih River I69 for Reservafion South River 982-M-2 ' APPLEGATE FLORAL GARDENS F lowers for All Occasions 454 MAIN STREET SPOTSWOOD, N. J. Compliments of A. Cr L. Food Market SPOTSWOOD, N. J. Compliments of Compliments of P ROS P ECT GARAGE Phone South River 794 G. F. MARTIN PRESS DISTINCTIVE PRINTING How and When You Want It P. O. BOX IO8 OLD BRIDGE, N. J. Compliments of FIorek's News Service NEWSDEALER All Leading Magazines A and Sunday Newspapers 295 MAIN STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Phone 604I MEDOFF BROS. Wholesale Dealers in Fruit and Produce 48 OLIVER STREET NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. Compliments of JOHN SANFORD Confectionery Store OLD BRIDGE. N. J. I C mn plimenfs of S. BERMAN :su WHITEHEAD AVENUE Compliments of GEORGE L. BURTON I Compliments of Edward Price Sr. ASBURY COMPANY Coal and Feed SPOTSWOOD, N. J. Tel. S. R. 988M-2 L Compliments of . 6 L. BEEF CO. bl FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Tel. S. R. l088 ..-.....I Compliments of IAMES BLACK 1 Compliments of KNOBLOCK BROS. Compliments of A. A. PANSY. M.D. P E R S K Y ' S Hardware, Paints, House Furnishings, Electrical and Plumbing Supplies 55 FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Compliments of S. KINSTLINGER 60 FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. A Compliments of L'S FOOD STORE 9 THOMAS STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Compliments of ZOCHOWSKI FLORIST SHOP BEST WISHES OF THE SOUTH RIVER LIONS CLUB BEST wlsf-:fs OF CLASS OF 1945 Compliments of Reliable Furniture 49 FERRY STREET Compliments of SOUTH RIVER, N. J. DR. I. Tel. S. R. 399 B. M. TRZASKA Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings I7 FERRY STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Compliments of Mr. 6 Mrs. Feldbcturn Compliments of KERN'S MEAT MARKET Compliments of Bertram's Market 5I CHURCH STREET MILLTOWN. N. J. Compliments of The White Barber Shop In The Capitol Theatre Building J. V. Nicaise, Prop. Compliments of STEURER PHOTO STUDIO Compliments of Harold J. Schlosser Confectionery and Luncheonette 75 N. MAIN STREET MILLTOWN, N. J. Compliments of Christian Jensen an s. MAIN STREET MILLTOWN. N. J. Compliments of IACK'S TAVERN 43 S. MAIN STREET MILLTOWN, N. J. Compliments of M. E. SCHWARTZ D.D.S. Compliments of I EWEL'S Permanent Waving A Specialty 77 MAIN STREET SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Tel. S. R. 54 Compliments of J. R. Appleby Jr.. ' Compliments of Matthew A. Maliszewski Compliments of MILLTOWN 5 6. 10 36 N. MAIN STREET MILLTOWN, N. J. Best Wishes J IM ARMSTRONG Compliments of JIM HODE'S BARBER SHOP EMPIRE I PHOTO ENGRAVING CORP. ' I 290 GEORGE STREET NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. Phone 3800 i C ompliments of J. ANGERSBACH Ice Cream and Pastry Candy and Soda HILLSIDE AVE. and TURNPIKE SOUTH RIVER, N. J. Compliments of Viv Dallenbach Marie Beattie Georgette Siegel Mickey Cochrane Lois Thompson Tel- 5- R- 417 Emma Jane Grote e Compliments of I Compliments of Edwinq Lqgh Regina Woina Marie Winant Dolores Lach Dolores Schnutter tl i - Sir V - g Jr . ta v max