South Side High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASSES OF 1953 PRESENT SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL NEWARK. NEW JERSEY JEWEL MOVEMENT.... A Diamond For Dependability It was an old Roman satirist who once wrote: “The noiseless foot of time steals swiftly by, And ere we dream of manhood, age is nigh.’ Time, that most inexorable of masters, brooks no turn-abouts--dots the eternal with an infinity o( “points of no return.’ Yet the human mind and spirit, unconquerable, flings shining bridges across deep chasms and, behold, the gleaming treasures of the past lie at our feet! Truly, we shall live it over again if we continue, throughout our lives, to be guided by the noblest in vision, courage and wisdom distilled out of the alchemy of countless ages of human experience. Here at South Side, you graduates have, for four fruitful years, lived “with the ages . May you continue, throughout life’s Journey, to live it over again” in terms of unceasing loyalty to the noblest human ideals--making, along the way, your own contributions to human progress. In the journey which lies ahead, 1 bespeak you all good fortune and happiness. FRED LANDOLPHI Principal JEWEL MOVEMENT.... A Sapphire For Accuracy The clock strikes midnight; the old day ends; the new day begins! What does the dawn of your new day, the commencement of your life in the adult world, hold in store? You are not timid and afraid. You are not reluctant to leave the familiar and secure halls of your Alma Mater. Upon careful consideration, you realize that actually you are eager to pass on to new challenges and achievements. For, youth is essentially adventuresome and courageous, anxious to play its part in the world and to make it a better place in which to live. Fortified with the knowledge that you have received good training and leadership here at South Side, you will be well prepared for new endeavors when Father Time starts the new day, your day upon the stage of time. My wish is that you play your part well, with happiness and success, a credit to yourself and to all of those who have in some measure contributed to your growth and development. JOSEPH CELIANO Vice-Principal • • Our Winding Stems. Mr. Morris Josephs GRADE ADVISORS We, the graduating class of January 1953, wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our class advisors, who have given so generously of their time and advice. They have been like the winding stem of a clock, regulating our activities and enabling us to continue with speed and accuracy in overcoming every obstacle, no matter how difficult. We shall try to the utmost of our ability to live up to the high standards set for us by our “Winding Stems . We shall always strive for success in every undertaking, just as we have in the past, with the willing and never-to-be-forgotten help of our grade advisors. 6 Mrs. Rose P. Simon Our Watch Crystals Mrs. Rose P. Simon Miss Rita L. Gill HOMEROOM TEACHERS Like the crystal of a watch, our homeroom teachers have watched us in a protective manner. Just as a crystal is made of the finest glass, they have been of the same fine quality. They have taken an interest in every one of us, securing a smoothly running future, by keeping obstacles out of the way. Throughout our four years, they have considered no problem too unimportant or too great to deal with. We all realize that without this protective covering, our course would not have been so unobstructed and enjoyable. 7 Many times in the course ol our lives, the entire outcome of our future seemed to be in the hands of our clock. These hands continue to turn, hastening the moments yet to come and casting those already enjoyed into our sea of memories. When we look back upon those moments, however, we realize that like the hands of a clook, oui class officers have played an impor- tant role in our lives. We wish to extend our thanks, appreciation and congratulations to the Hands of Our School Clock . They have constantly shown us the proper tihie to discus and act. Certainly, without them, our class would not have ticked with such regularity. We did have them, however, and we profited from their guidance. January Executive Committee Our Clock Gears January Senior Show Committee SENIOR COMMITTEES Our senior committees have been like the gears of a clock. They have played an important role by controlling the mechanism of our activities with precision and accuracy. Along with the other parts, they have been responsible for the vital functions performed throughout our senior year. To them, we owe our deepest gratitude, for the smooth operations involved in making our senior activities the outstanding and successful ones they have been. January Prom Committee 9 DANIEL ACKERMAN Sure of speech, a brilliant mind, A better brew can’t be combined. DARLENE ANDERSON A lovely person, a friendly smile, Naturally unaffected, a friend worthwhile. MARGARET AUSTIN Laughing and sociable throughout the day, She helps to keep our blues away. HELENA BARNES With a friend like her you can't go wrong, She’s bright and gay the whole day long. ELSA BEALS Ever happy, ever gay, Ever ready with something to say. JOHN BEHRENS Here really is a man of parts, He’s won a first in all our hearts. 10 ROSE BILDERBACK Many friendly girls you'll meet, But never one who’s quite so sweet. HATTIE BOWEN Charming, good humored and sincere, A girl whose memory we hold so dear. JAMES BRACKIN In his easy going way, He makes the most of every day. FLORA BRIGGS Her friendly smile so full of cheers, Has supplied us with Joy throughout the years. BARBARA BROCK A girl who'll never have a lonely day, Considerate, pleasant, and always gay. STANLEY BROWN Swell fellow? He is surely one. A friend to all, a stranger to none. II CAROLYN BYRD A very cute smile, and likeable ways, Have carried us along on our bluest days. ROBERT CABANSAG As a friend he's rated high, 'Cause Bob is really one swell guy. CARRIE CAMILLO A gay hello, a smiling face, Qualities adding to her grace. REGINALD CARRINGTON Happy-go-lucky fellow is he, -Fond of fun and hilarity. ESTELLE CLARK Steadfast and quiet in things you do, Your friends will long remember you. ROLAND DAVIS His intentions are always well meant, That's why he rates a compliment. 12 ALICE DUTS A lot of fun, pleasant and sweet, A personality hard to beat. SHIRLEY EINHORN Bright, and pleasant, sweet and nice, Lots of pep and lots of spice. MARCEL ELMORE Ability to look at the bright side of life, Banishes thoughts of sadness and strife. LORRAINE ENZLER BEATRICE FELDER MAX FESSLER Her smile is bright, her wit the best, She rates high in the friendship test. Here's a girl you will want to meet, Quiet, charming, and always sweet.' His wit is known both far and wide We’ll always want him on our side. 13 CARLO FINEO A dash of laughter, a cup of fun. An ounce of loafing when day is done. LOUISE FORD Not too serious, not too gay Just a perfect friend in everyway. EVELYN FRANKLIN Just knowing this girl is a wonderful treat, She is pleasant, dependable, and also quite sweet. DAVID FRIEDLANDER Always thoughtful, always gay, A worthwhile guy in everyway. 14 RALPH FORTSON An all around fellow, an all around sport, On the baseball diamond, and the basketball court. ANNETTE GERSTL Sparkling wit and smiling jest, Personality plus and all the rest. ANN GOLDMAN Her cheery ways, her frequent smile, Make her friendship well worthwhile. MARIE GOOD JIN E Marie is oulte a lovely name. And the girl who owns it is just the same. SHIRLEY GREENE A friendly manner, a charming smile, A friend like her is most worthwhile. CHRIST OLA HARRIS DONALD HARRIS SHIRLEY HANDLEMAN A wonderful girl, full of fun. And not disliked by anyone. A well-liked, pleasant, gay young miss, You'll find no better than our own Chris. A wonderful classmate throughout four years. His gaiety and kindness helped banish all tears. 15 ROGER HILL Good looks he has combined with Joy. He’s what they call an all-around boy. RICHARD HINES Whatever you say, whatever you ask, Nothing for him is too hard a task. JOHN HOFMANN A real friend in every sense of the word, Is a phrase about him we've often heard. ROBERT HYLAND He’s constantly friendly, quiet, yet gay, Ready to drive dull care away. ROSA LEE JACKSON She's a girl you'll always find, Considerate, pleasant, and refined. ELEANOR JOHNSON To gain many friends is her desire, A quality that we all admire. 16 MARVIN KAPNER A friendly disposition is what he does possess, A fine characteristic that will lead him to success. GEORGE KNOWLES George is a fellow with personality galore, As each day passes he’s liked more and more. THOMAS KRUG He’s what we call a perfect friend, No hearts has he broken, no worries to mend. HARRIET LAWS CLYDE LEACH MARY LEWIS A smile for all, and full of fun Always gets his day’s work done. A laughable grin is on her face As she goes through life with an easy grace. Happy and gay, a girl with no flaws, Everyone likes Harriet Laws. 17 IRWIN LOMOZOFF The sort of boy we all admire, One of whom we never tire. FRANK MARKOWITZ He speaks to all, and slights not one, To win his friendship is a task well-done. THOMAS MARKOWSKI His personality is as great as can be. He’s everyone’s friend as you can see. JAMES MORRISON So full of fun, well liked by all, His helping hand is at your call. ANDREW MURZDA He’s a well-liked fellow on the stagehand crew. And off the stage this holds true too. MARION NEWBY Pleasant and sweet, with ready smile, To be her friend is quite worthwhile. 18 ELAINE OBERMAN This lass is a friendly lass, We’re proud to have her in our class. BOSHENA PAWLYSHYN She’s like some books so fine and rare, To the best of these she does compare. VICTORIA PETERPAUL She’s cute, sweet, and really a gal With a word for all, she’s everyone's pal. JUDITH REIN MARCELYN ROBINSON ARLENE ROSEMOND A disposition sweet and fair. Added to a friendly air. Her wit and joy to us she’ll lend You’ll never find a better friend Pleasant smile and character fine, A perfect combination for Judy Rein. 19 ARLENE RUDOWSKY Whatever she may do, whatever she may say, Makes her the person you look for everyday. ELIZABETH SCOTT Her quiet manner and friendly smile. Make her company well worthwhile. SHIRLEY SHULTZ Always ready to please and do, Her friends are many, her worries few. ROSINA SEIFERT Helpfulness, Rood cheer, and lack of conceit, A pleasant personality, all complete. ABE SCHWARTZ Just a pal. kind and true, A loyal classmate, through and through. GEORGE SHORT A very cheery smile, a twinkle in his eye. Always lets us know that mischief lurks near by. 20 MARTIN SLAVIN A willing heart, a helping hand, Always ready on demand. ARTIE SMALLWOOD Fun-loving nature, a regular guy, We’ll hear of his success, by and by. RONALD SNYDER Within his quiet exterior. Is a personality quite superior. FRANK STEIGLER His clever remarks have chased gloom away, From many a SouthSidereveryday. JOYCE SNOWDEN As gay as a breeze, as light as a song, She'll remain in our thoughts our whole life long. ZELDA STEINLIGHT Capably, but sweetly she goes her way, Doing nothing but right things, day by day. 21 ELEANOR STEVENS A better friend is hard to find, Nor another person of her kind. DAVID STRAUS An all around good fellow, right on the beam, One of the boys on the football team. LAWRENCE TAUB A boy in whom everyone delights, A master mind who will reach great heights. ROBERT THOMAS Never a dull moment when he’s around. Wherever there's fun he's .usually found. DAVID TRAVIS He’s full of fun, and does no wrong. He keeps us laughing all day long. HILTON VAUGHN Behind his earnest and serious side. Wit, humor, and good cheer hide. 22 MARGARET VOORHEES Here's a gal with her very own style And personality booming in every smile. KALMAN WAGENHE1M Knowledge, art, and modesty combined, Makes another like him hard to find. BURTON WEINSTEIN As fine a fellow as you'll ever meet, On the football field or on the street. DONALD WEINSTEIN Cheerful, lighthearted, and accom plished athlete, Such as Don, just can’t be beat. FLORA WYATT The time has come, the game is nearing And for her team she is always cheering. TIME OUT FOR SONGS AND CHEERS Dingo, Bingo, Bingo Bingo Bingo That's the lingo. South Side High is out to win today, There's bound to be a victory, So what’s the use to play. So we go: Bingo, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo That's the cry. Fight, Fight, Fight With all your might, For dear old South Side High. For it's always fair weather, When South Siders get together. Though the world may forsake thee, We will always loyal be. For it’s always fair weather, When South Siders get together. We’ll be loyal forever, To our colors, BLACK and GOLD. Go back--go back to the woods, Because—you haven't got the goods. You haven’t got the rhythm, You haven’t got the Jazz, And you haven't got the team, that South Side has. w S-O, S-O, S-O-U-T, O-U, O-U, O-U-T-H, S-I, S-I, S-I-D-E, S-O-U-T-H-S-l-D-E. South Side, South Side, Yea, South Side. The gridiron--the gridiron, The gridiron's hot. You can't beat South Side, With the team they've got. Cause when you’re up, you’re up; And when you're down, you’re down; And when you're up against South Side. You’re upside down. II Here is a cheer See how it goes: Up on your heels, And down on your toes. Swing to the left, And circle to the right. Come on South Side, Fight, team, Fight. v V-I-C-T-O-R-Y V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Victory, Victory, For South Side High. I We’ve got the T-E-A-M. We're on the B-E-A-M. We've got the team, We’re on the beam. We're really hep to the jive; Come on South Side, skin 'em alive. Horse and wagon--horse and wagon, Horse and wagon team. Weequahic has the horse and wagon, South Side has the team. 1-2-3-4, 3-2-1-4, Who for, what for, Who are we going to yell for? Weequahic? No! South Side? Yea! 24 “There’s a time for some things, And a time for all things; A time for great things, And a time for small things. Coach Charles Andersen Coach Guido Cavallaro Coach Francis Delany Coach Philip Braunstein T—' Advisor Charles Holland Coach Louis Lipari Coach Benjamin Leon 27 David Straus Artie Smallwood Horace Brown Martin Amster Ray Simmons Reginald Carrington h James Bracken Hilton Vaughn Harold Keen William Miller Jerome Boone Varlee Goolsby Donald Harris 29 Richard Rieger Ralph Fortson HbV James Boone 30 Thomas Krug William French Marcel Elmore Andrew Prachar Burton Weinstein David Travis Larry Poggioli Helen Foley Flora Wyatt Irene Brown Dolores Plamonte Ruby Morgan Joan Wildt Annette Gerstl Arlene Reynolds Betty Curvin 32 Arlene Rudowsky Roberta Holmes i I Marlon Marx Irvin Martin Gerald Percely Richard Allston Joan Martin David November Marvin Kapner Raymond Simmons Robert Krasney Robert Thomas Our Main Springs • • • Mrs. Mary G. McCormick GRADE ADVISORS Our grade advisors, like the main springs of a clock, have kept us constantly working and advancing throughout our four years at South Side. Without their constant help, we could not have successfully completed our education at South Side. They have helped us with our problems whether they were big or small, academic or social. It has been mainly their faith in us that has encouraged us and kept us running smoothly. The June Class of 1953 sincerely wishes to thank our grade advisors, for all they have done to make our stay at South Side a memorable one. 36 Mrs. Ruth B. Ringel Our Time Keepers • • • HOMEROOM TEACHERS During these four years of high school the majority of us have discovered that time is very difficult to regulate and keep track of. Some of us have spent every minute in a worthwhile cause while others have let these valuable fragments of time slip through their fingers. Our homeroom teachers as Time Keepers, had the task of making us realize the importance of time. It was not an easy task, and it required their patient understanding and tactful persistence. We shall always remember your helpful guidance, which we know will enable us to discern the right path to a happy and successful life. Miss Katherine M. Colltson Miss Elena A. Haviar Miss Marie Waugh Mrs. Ruth B. Ringel 37 Our Alarm Clocks... a T D',lCl O- Our class officers have been to us like the alarm of a clock. They set themselves ticking away with various jobs that had to be done for the welfare of our class. They have always been prompt in carrying our their duties and their voices have acted as an alarm, arousing and aiding us to fulfill our responsibilities as a senior class. We are very grateful for their efforts and would like to express our appreciation for their persistency in keeping us alert and informed on important class matters. Dominick Pagano President Irene Brown Vice President Ardesta Randolph Secretary Raymond Simmons Treasurer 38 Our Electric Clocks June Executive Committee June Cap Gown Committee June Social Committee SENIOR COMMITTEES The senior committees have done a wonderful job of arranging the various events which have taken place during our last terms at South Side. In several ways we can compare them to an electric clock. Once chosen and set, there was never a need for rewinding, for they worked with extraordinary and precise timing. They always worked for our benefit, never ceasing until our last senior event came to its end. Now we wish to extend our deepest appreciation to them for making our senior year a most enjoyable and profitable one. 39 PATRICIA ADAMS Sweet and natural from head to toe, She is really swell to know. ARTHUR ALLEN A fact is: one and one make two, Another is: we all like you. RICHARD ALLSTON No one who knows him has to be told, He's really worth his weight in gold. CHARLES ARCE MARTIN AMSTER Just for you we’ll write this phrase, To thank you for your friendly ways. His aptness of thought is a precious talent. His courteous ways declare him gallant. DOLORES BARNES Her ways are those of friendliness. And bear an air of happiness. 40 THOMAS BENNETT MELVIN BERGER SHIRLEY BERGMAN A fine fellow and a real go-getter. A pal like him could not be better. For a young man with such a fine past, A good future we forecast. She never says an unkind word. Only compliments from her are heard. DOLORES BLANGO RACHAEL BERNARDO A willing smile, desire to please, And actions backing both of these. ROCHELLE BERNSTEIN Happy in spirit, essentially kind, Usually quiet: Rochelle defined. Throughout the years, there’s few you find. With such pleasing ways and heart so kind. 41 JAMES BOONE A good friend, a fine chap indeed. In whatever he does he'll assume the lead. JEROME BOONE A bit of humor here and there, Has made him well liked everywhere. BEVERLY BOYKINS If laughs could keep a girl alive, Beverly would live to a hundred and five. A girl of character, a girl of her word, You'll find only praise where her name is heard. HORACE BROWN Next on the list is a boy of renown, His good nature is felt throughout the town. IRENE BROWN Quick of wit, light and gay, Her humorous sayings fill each day. 42 PHYL1SS BUCKNER JOSEPH BUKSAR FERN BURELL Charming, lovely, friendly too, One of the nicest we ever knew. He’s always ready with a friendly smile, An all around fellow all the while. Never a dull moment with Fern around, A happier person could never be found. BARBARA BUSSIE A friend is a word of a royal tone, That's why this poem is for you alone. LORRAINE CANTY A smiling face, twinkling eyes, Her personality is like a prize. GARY CARLETON From fair to the best your friends may vary, But among the best there's always Gary. 43 AUGUSTUS CICATELLI We all know him for his hearty laughter, And shall remember him for ever after. CAROLYN CORPREW Always pleasant, always kind. Always charming and refined. SHIRLEY CREWS The sort of girl we all admire, The kind of whom we never tire. BETTY CURVIN Always happy, never sad, ' Liked by every lass and lad. IHOR CZERW1NSKYJ Smart, witty and always right, Ihor’s future looks most bright. ROSEBUD DANTZLER Petite, cute and very sweet. A personality that can't be beat. ROBERT DARD1S RICHARD DES RUISSEAU KENNETH EMMER Although he seems a quiet gent, Whenever he's near we’re quite content. He’s always friendly, a spirit high, You’ll seldom find a nicer guy. Kenneth Emmer, who is he? Kind, witty, thoughtful, he’s all three. MARTHA EPPS FRANKLIN FERNICOLA Her lovely face and charming ways. May she keep them all her livelong days. In our memories we shall engrave. The friendly greetings he always gave. MARLENE FERTIG A charming smile, laughter sweet, A finer person is hard to meet. 45 I ' JOYCE FIDER All who know her will agree, That she's as nice as one can be. K HELEN FOLEY CAROL FREEMAN Eager to help whenever there’s Once you meet her, you will see. need. She’s fun to be with, as all agree. This young miss is sure to succeed. WILLIAM FRENCH Here's a fellow, who in efcery way. Helps liven up each school day. CAROLYN GAFFNEY A Jolly girl, full of pep, Sunshine follows her every step. WALTER GARBER He extends a greeting to all he passes. Whether on the street or in his classes. 46 CHARLES GARBINSKI TERESA GLEASON SHELDON GOLLIN If violets turned red and roses blue, She has a laugh that's full of fun, Don't worry Charles, we'd still A disposition like the sun. think of you. Looking for him? Where is he? Helping others, naturally! VARLEE GOOLSBY He’s known for his friendliness and wit. And a personality that accompanies it. GEORGE GRABITS “A dime a dozen, the saying goes. But he’s ‘One in a million, as everyone knows. ARVETRUS GREEN The green in your name we hope will imply All the money you’ll make by and by. JAMES GREEN Always willing to lend a hand, Without an order or command. I MARY GREENE Some girls lack sugar and spice, But Mary was given everything nice. MORRIS GRUNES Bubbling ever with friendliness and smile, A friendship with him is really worthwhile. MYRTLE HARDMAN MARIAN HARRIS ERNEST HEINZE Enchanting ways, and nice to know, This charming girl is really so. Lovely, charming, simple and sweet. Success and happiness at her feet. Here's a boy with zest and zeal. No wonder he has such great appeal. 48 ROBERTA HOLMES SADIE MAE HOPKINS Just to see her winning smile. To sum her up in a simple way. Anyone would walk a mile. As you well know, she’s okay. GLORIA HOYDICH Her natural ways, her pleasant acts, There is no charm that this girl lacks. AUDREY JACKSON Gracious and understanding to all, She’s a friend on whom we're sure to call. MARY JACKSON GEORGE JACOBY Ever smiling and very sweet. She's the kind you like to meet. As fine a fellow as there will be, He is well liked by you and me. 49 THELMA JARVIS JOHN JEFFERSON EMMA JOHNSON Not too carefree, not too glad, Not too serious, not too sad. How can we squeeze in this short phrase All of Johnnie's helping ways? A kind word forever on her lip, She’s full of fun from top to tip. MOSES JOHNSON A fine fellow, a gentleman so neat, His exceptional ways are hard to beat. JOSIE JONES With a smile through life she’ll go. With never a worry never a woe. LUCY JONES She is constantly on the run, Doing favors for everyone. SO MURIEL JONES NORMA KANTOR JERRY KAPLAN If words could explain a person’s way, We would be here forever and a day. Always laughing, full of fun, So well liked by everyone. Of this friend we are very proud. He's always the jolly one in a crowd. JULES KAPLAN You don’t have to be a college whiz. To know how fine he really is. ARTHUR KAUFMAN He’s full of pep, he's a lot of fun, A hard worker when a job’s to be done. EVELYN KEEL A steady girl with a steady mind, A better friend is hard to find. SI Harold keen Oh gosh! Oh gee! What are we to do? Can’t find a rhyme good enough for you. BARBARA KINSEY With good nature and ready wit, It’s no wonder she makes a steady hit. ROBERT KRASNY We’ve all seen him play in our high school band, And his playing and manner are just plain grand. IRENE KUBACKI Jolly, smart and a real good, scout. When she comes in the blues go out. RENETTE LA BERTH Sweet and very nice is she, With many friends she'll always be. EUNICE LANGFORD Laughter lights her every way, Her heart is young, her thoughts are gay. I 52 JEAN LAWSON Here is a girl beyond compare, Full of life and without a care. MARIE LEVELL A nicer girl we’ve yet to meet, Just try to find one that’s as sweet. JEAN LEWIS A happy go lucky girl is she, Fond of fun and hilarity. Whether in class or on the basketball court, Bob’s a fine fellow and a wonderful sport. MILTON LUCAS However corny this poem may seem. The fellow it’s about is of high esteem. DOROTHY MAC ARTHUR Bubbling over with youthful joy. That nothing will ever quite destroy. S3 ALICE MANDERVILLE IRVIN MARTIN JOAN MARTIN A very nice girl, with plenty of friends, We hope her friendliness never ends. No matter what you choose to do. We all extend the best to you. A gracious girl, sweet and fair, She never seems to have a care. DOLORES MARKOVICH With her personality and disposition fair, She faces the world without a care. MARION MARX Always here, always there, Busy cheering everywhere. MARJORIE MASSEY Whatever she does is done with great ease, Whether it's school work, or trying to please. JEAN MC CLARY BERNICE MCCRAW LAWRENCE MC CROSS Her cheerfulness is an admirable trait, We're sure success will be her fate. Always ready with something to say, Always-happy, ever gay. So fine and friendly is Lawrence McCross, That his graduation will be South Side's loss. HENRY MENDLOWITCH His many good points add up to a zillion, That’s why he is really one in a million. DONALD MILLER A fine student, an all around guy. He’s a credit to South Side High. WILLIAM MILLER Your fine character, your willingness to share, It's no wonder you are liked everywhere. 55 ESTENA MITTER LEON MORGAN RUBY MORGAN Always working, never shirking. Along her path success is lurking. Known to all, a stranger to none, A job by him is a job well done. An all around gal, happy and gay. Excelling both in school and piay SHIRLEY MOSHIER KATHRYN MOTOVILOFF MARGARET MURPHY Laughing and talking all the day, With always something witty to say. She’s cute, kind, and really a pal, With a word for all, she’s quite a gal. Fresh as a daisy, bright as a star, Her wit and charm will carry her far. 56 MARTIN MUSTER DAVID NOVEMBER HELEN O'CONNELL He’s driving upward to success, He'll have good luck and happiness. September, October, here's November, His clever wit we shall remember. Quiet, friendly, calm and cool, She’s good both in and out of school. ELIZABETH OLIVER The life she leads is very gay. She's lilted more and more each day. DOMINICK PAGANO A pleasant fellow in a pleasant way, Just one of the compliments we could say. BETTY PARE MORE Fun and fancy are combined in this lass. Someone we're proud to have in our class. 57 II.. LOIS PARNELL Never an unkind word or deed, This is the basis of her creed. GERALD PERCELY Around South Side it's often stated, How highly he is always rated. ARLENE PERRY Her score with us is very high, Succeeding in all that she may try. DOLORES PIAMONTE CATHERINE PINE Charm in abundance, sweetness so rare. She’s one swell girl without a doubt, That’s why her friendship all wish We’re always pleased when she’s to share. about. t ANDREW PRACHAR His humerous and congenial way Have enlightened our every day. j 58 ARDESTA RANDOLF EUGENE REISS SHIRLEY PREBISH No matter where we chance to go, More like her we’d wish to know. As captain of the squad you were swell, In years to come may you do as well. Here we have a hard working boy. Whatever he does is done with joy. RICHARD RIEGER When his humorous ways have found your mark. You’ll be laughing still, though skies look dark. ARLENE REYNOLDS In her quiet and pleasant way, Arlene will reach the top some day. BARBARA RICKERHAUSER She loves to laugh and have her fun, She’s known to be capable for a job well done. 59 JOEL ROGOFF Swell guy? He is certainly one! He's studious and full of fun. FRANK SANDA Now we present a really fine lad. He's always happy and never sad. PAUL SAVONEN In this short two line rhyme, We’ll describe Paul as always prime. DOLORES SCALONE GEORGE SCHMUTZER KENNETH SCHWARTZ Because of the goodness in your heart, Friends from you will never part. The poem for George should be just right. His manner is friendly and polite. You don't have to understand calculus To know why he is liked by all of us. 60 MELVYN SCHWARTZBAD RAYMOND SIMMONS LERONIA SMITH How did that bad get in your name? Well don’t worry, you’re liked just the same. Ray is quite artistically inclined, Besides all this, he's polite and refined. Dazzling eyes, a pep that's rare, A charming voice beyond compare. MURIEL STINSON ESTELLE SPENCER Forever friendly to me and you, A girl who knows just what to do. ROSE SPIEGEL She’s serene, kind, and efficient. There are no words quite sufficient. Naturally inclined toward helping ways. We’re sure this will last throughout her days. BERNARD STRAUSS A man of action, a man of his vord, You’ll find good mention when his name is heard. HYMAN TACHLITSKY His witty remarks in a very dull class Have often made time quickly pass. MARION TAGGART She’s one of the people we'll never forget, Since she's one of the nicest we’ve ever met. IRIS TAYLOR A sweet young lady so full of life, She helps us forget our troubles and strife. MARQARET THOMAS To be very precise, She’s awfully nice. JOCELYN THOMPSON A very nice, sweet pleasant girl, To us she’s precious as a pearl. 62 MARY TILLERY LILLIAN TITUS JOYCE TOPPINS Agreeable and full of fun. Well liked b everyone. None are finer, none are sweeter, Hearts she wins of all who meet her. Lovely, lively, charming, and gay, A sweet girl in every way. PATRICIA TRAYNOR Rather informal, always neat, Full of mischief and very sweet. EILEEN TREFFINGER A gay hello, a cheerful smile, These give Eileen lots of style. ILENE TUCKER Congenial, sincere, practical and gay. A popular girl in every way. 63 WAYNE VITCHIE BERNARD WEISS PEARL WHITE Always friendly to you and me, He’s as friendly as a fellow can be. Here's a boy who will move ahead. Many a good word about him is said. No other gem, however fair, Can with our charming Pearl compare. SHIRLEY WHITE A happy smile for every day, She gives to all who come her way. JOAN ANN WILDT A charming smile, laughter gay, Helping people every day. SHELDON W1LENSKY He livens up the air a bit, With charming manner and clever wit. 64 RONALD WILSON CHARLES WILLIAMS A gay and laughing boy, Who shares with all his Joy. His air, his manner we all admire, It’s more friends like him that we desire. VERNELL WILLIAMS Ready and willing on the hour, Always sweet and never sour. VIOLA WILLIAMS Friendly, cute and full of laughter. We’ll remember her forever after. CAROLYN WOOLFOLK A friend to all, a foe to none. She’s well-known by everyone. BILLIE JEAN WRIGHT A lively smile, with manner rare, A charming girl beyond compare. 65 ROBERT YUKNAVAGE For this fellow we shall decree: Successful he’ll be, just wait and see. ROBERT ZUKOWSKI A downright nice fellow all the while, Always ready with a pleasant smile. GRADUATION IIII Dance CHARLESTON WALTZ In years to come when we chance to look, Upon this page of our yearbook, The pictures of dances we used to do, Will bring back the memories of years past through. SAMBA Time RHUMBA There was such a variety of dances around, That one or another was bound to be found At the South Side affairs on Friday night, Where the times that we had were very bright. BOP Counter... It’s time out for our morning refresher and here come Mr. Landolpi and Mr. Celiano with some milk and donuts for our hard working students. Our gym classes are very interesting since our teachers, Miss Karp and Mr. Cavallaro, started giving basketball exhibitions. 70 Mr. Recktenwald shows real school spirit from the top of his South Side sweatshirt down to his gold and black shoe laces. What's this! Doc Lowensteln caught in the hall without a pass. There isn’t a day that goes by without some teacher being caught wandering around the halls. ...Clock Wise Our teacher placement bureau is kept quite busy getting jobs for teachers after school. Here is a good opportunity for Mr. Sperber to make some extra spending money. As one can plainly see, our lawn is always kept in tip-top shape, since our teachers, Miss Dickerson and Mr. Byron, do all the gardening. What’s all the fuss? Oh, it's Just Mr. Hecht trying to open his locker. Our teachers have the hardest time remembering their combinations. Overwound • • • STREAKS TO FACE STRONG RIVAL Special to the Newark Evening Ledger . . . Newark, N.J., Dec. 4-South Side will have a very powerful tiddly-wink team this season. All the regular tiddlies are back and there are some promising second winkers to back them up. With the fighting spirit of the new captain and team manager, the coach who is a great master and trainer of world renown, says that the team should take the state championship barring pulled finger muscles or sprained thumbs. The Streaks will use the X formation this season. Their starting line-up will look something like this. left tiddly left wink bowl-keeper right tiddly right wink It was rumored that owing to a hang nail on his right thumb, the South Side captain's fighting face would be missing from the starting line-up in the opening game. At the last moment, however, the hang nail was removed by the team's able manicurist, and he will be able to hold down the position of bowl keeper for-South Side. The Streaks have a top flight team this season and are receiving ardent support from the student body. Next week South Side will encounter their traditional rival, Tom’s High School ofTomville. This promises to be quite a bloody battle, but South Side is expected to nose out on top. O 72 The Cuckoo Clock... SPECIAL THURSDAY BELL SCHEDULE — SEPTEMBER 1951 8:25 Warning Bell 8:30 Tardy Bell 8:35 End of A.M. Homeroom Period 8:39 - 9:13 First Period 9:17 - 9:51 Second Period 9:55 - 10:29 Third Period 10:33 - 11:22 Assembly 11:26 - 12:00 Fourth Period 12:04 - 12:38 Fifth Period 12:42 - 1:16 Sixth Period 1:20 - 1:54 Seventh Period 1:58 - 2:32 Eighth Period 2:36 - 2:39 P.M. Homeroom Period SPECIAL BELL SCHEDULE- FACULTY MEETING 8:25 8:30 8:40 8:44 - 9:17 9:21 - 9:54 9:58 - 10:31 10:35 - 11:08 11:12 - 11:52 11:56 - 12:36 12:40 - 1:20 1:24 - 1:57 Warning Bell Tardy Bell End of A.M. Homeroom Period First Period Second Period Third Period Fourth Period Fifth Period Sixth Period Seventh Period Eighth Period OUR BELL SCHEDULE Never before, in the history of South Side, have we had such exciting as well as unique bell schedules. When the last teacher’s meeting scheduled for Wednesday was postponed until Thursday, the Friday bell schedule, which is usually used on Thursday, was used on Friday, thus leaving the Thursday bell schedule to be used on Monday, allowing for the teacher’s meeting which had taken place on Thursday. One might think that our bell system is quite complicated, but really, it isn’t. For instance: when a bell rings in South Side, it could mean enter class or leave class, go outside for fire-drill or stay inside for air-raid drill, you’re early for class or you’re late for classl When a South Sider hears a bell ring, he can interpret it to mean any one of these things; so how could he possibly end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. We, the graduating classes of 1953, were fortunate indeed to have had such flawless and smooth running bell schedules during our four years in South Side. 73 Arlene Rudowsky Katherine Motoviloff Optimist General Staff 1. Melvin Berger 2. Mary Jackson 3. Jerry Kaplan 4. Jules Kaplan 5. Barbara Kinsey 6. Helen O'Connell 7. Andrew Prachar 8. Marcelyn Robinson 9. Margaret Voorhees Raymond Simmons Cartoonist Clock .. Marion Marx Leonard J. Buchner Advisor Marlene Fertlg Optimist Stall Assistant Editors 1. Annette GerstJ 2. Joan Martin 3Marjorie Massey 4. Rosina Seifert 5. Zeida Steinlight 6. Marion Taggart Now Is The Hour---------------------When We The endless motion of the hands of our clock has brought us from our Freshman year to this, our Senior year at South Side. It has ticked away 10,520 hours during which we have experienced so many wonderful times at school. Each newly born second held a new and different experience for us. Must Say Good-Bye The greatest experience of all will always be the remembrance of our four wonderful years at South Side. Time will remain to be the symbol of our lifetime, and will someday bring upon us, success. And now, as our parting thought, to you, our many friends of South Side, we say good-bye and good luck. Photography Under Personai Supervision of MEURICE Open Evenings Holidays and Sundays By Appointment We wish to take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation to the South Side High School Faculty and Students for their confidence in appointing us the Official Photographers for the Senior Optimist.” It has been a distinct pleasure to work with the Editors and Staff in producing the photos for this Year Book THE CRESCENT PHOTO STUDIO, INC. 83 5 Broad Street Newark 2, N. J. MArket 2-9898 78 Phone: MArket 3-1790 H. A. 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