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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1961 volume:

% X The Classes of January; 1961 and June, 1961 presents A , |i [� ft (I .4, X vti . 4 vmMi � ■ £ liiiitTuu • MM « • tt ZTAKr' 'sa rpt -----jt± y A u r.M' a 1961 OPTIMIST South Side High School Newark. New Jersey u • The Class of January. 196 The Class of June. 1961 The Administration MR. FRED LANDOLPHI, Principal MR. MAURICE FRIEDMAN Vice-Principal (Acting Principal, Term of September, 1960) MR. CHARLES HOLLAND Chairman, Social Studies Department (Acting Vice-Principal. Term of September. 1960) 3 4 An Unusual Honor For An Unusual Principal South Side's Joyous Welcome To Mr. I.andolphi 5 MISS BLACK Assistant Head Counselor MR. ERVIN Head Counselor Our Head Counselors mathematics DEPARTMENT Mr. Gouss, Chairman; Mr. Magid. Mr. Seid, Mr. Carangelo, Mrs. Rainonc, Mrs. Ringel. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Seated: Miss Black. Miss Johnston, Mrs. Dunne, Dr. Salerno, Chairman; Mr. Spiegel, Miss Michaels, Miss Haviar. Standing: Dr. Ziegler, Mr. BLaustein, Mr. Callanter, Mr. Trouhlefield, Dr. Miller. 7 SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Seated: Mr. Petitti, Acting Chairman; Mr. Glei-cher, Mr. Shapiro, Mrs Kissner, Mr. Posner. Mr. Delany, Mr. Blanstcin. Standing: Mr. Holland, Chairman. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Seated: Mrs. McCormick. Miss Dickerson. Mr. Bergman, Mr. Kuncngics-er. Chairman; Mrs. Bergman. Miss Bell, Mrs. Rhodes. Standing: Mr. De Leon, Mr. Byron. Mr. Cotter, Mr. Kessler. 8 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Seated: Mrs. Blumcnth.il, Mrs. Shargel, Miss Stager. Miss Cook, Mrs. Del Favero, Miss Ost-roff, Mrs. Lavigne, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Kratiss. Standing: Mr. Rraunstcin, Acting Chairman; Mr. Bender, Mr. Josephs, Mr. Trachtenberg. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Berry, Mr. Concepcion, Miss Wright. 9 FINE AND PRACTICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Miss Bell, Mr. Lania, Miss Whipple, Mr. Kingsley, Mr. Troublefield, Miss Byrne, Miss Sievering, Chairman. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Pfeil, Mr. Coppock, Miss Schneider. Chairman. 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Seated: Miss Ehrlich, Mrs. Lefkowitz, Mrs. Simon. Mrs. Sherman. Standing: Miss Walters, Mr. Brovaco. Mr. Stoll. Mr. l.ustig. Chairman; Mr. Lipari, Mrs. Maclcay. 11 12 Our Librarians, Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Thomas, study exhibit marking Negro History Week. OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Pnllacht-k. Mrs. Zinlterg, Mrs. Lilion. Mrs. Franciscone. CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Ballman, Mrs. Bonnett, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Croningcr, Mrs. McConnell. Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Mt-Loughlm, Mrs. Munn, Mrs. Yuska. 4-A OFFICERS Standing: Melvin Williams President; Martin Werner Treasurer. Seated: Joyce Carter, Secretary; Ada Royster. Vice-President. 4A ORGANIZATION 4-A COUNSELOR Mrs. Rose Simon 4-A ADVISER Miss Victoria Michaels 4-A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Standing: Martin Werner. Ada Royster, Joyce Carter. Melvin Williams. Seated: Ronald Cirlinci-one. Claire Karpf, Arlene Ian'ell, Brenda Dunlap. Diane Weiler. Bev erly Taylor. Mary Ann Mer-win, Mary' Buford. Richard Jamci.von, Nancy Rainey. 14 BETTY ADAMS Senator for homeroom 56, Betty ii the respected captain of the Tw triers, singer in Mixed Chorus and Senior Girls’ Glee Club, and a member of La Vogue Ladies. French and U. S. History have been scholastic favorites. Skating aiul dancing are for fun. Career goal is to be dental assistant. THERESA AFFLITTO “That's My Desire is the type of mood music that sends ‘ ferry. ‘ She loves playing records and dancing; exjK-cts to become a clerk-tupist. Favorites: classes, English and History; sports, baseball; TV shows. “Mike Hammer Dobie Gillis.’’ The Untouchables ; stars, John Saxon, Sandra Dec. GEORG ANN BAIRD Ann is seen about school on hall patrol. She likes sewing, singing, dancing, and rock ‘n roll music. Three Bells is the musical favorite. For sports she chooses basketball. Tab Hunter is her top actor. TV viewing includes “Dick Clark Show and Wagon Train. BERNICE BASKERVILLE Bern expresses unreserved approval of Chinese food and Italian sffaghetti. One of our helpful members of Library Staff, she's enjoyed Health, Gym, ana Sewing. The latter subject has fn-fluenced her to become a professional seamstress. Progressive jazz, kickball, basketball, and dancing are fun for her. LAVERNE BECKOM Laverne’s greatest interest, educationally, is in the business field, especially accounting. She expects to become an IBM operator. A member of Im Vogue Ladies, she enjoys skating, modern music, TV, atid movies. Her favorite stars are Cury Grant and Elizalieth Taylor. RICA BEATTY Don't worry about it, says Squirt especially if you serve her rice ami steak. She isn’t sure whether she’ll be an office worker or a beautician, but she’s certain she likes jazz and rock ’n roll. Bowling and swimming are the sports for her. 15 MARLENE BERMAN Popular arul capable. “llarl has been Vice-President of her 3A class, Peep and secretary of Science Club, secretary of Math Club. She’s also r. member of Biologu Staff. Service and Photography Clubs. Clarinet player in Orchestra and Sr. Band, she’s been a hospital volunteer, may become a medical secretary. MARY BOHLER Sewing and cooking are homemaking skills Mary delights in. A valued member of Service Club, Modern Miss Club, and Optimist Staff, she likes English and all tapes of music. Singing in her church choir, watching sports ami TV arc recreations. She expects a clerical career. LOWELL BRAND Hey, hey! says “Al.’’ This future Newark fireman gets his kicks putting mrS into first-rate shape. Eng and U. S. History are sulrfects he likes. For recreation. rock ‘n roll and tunes like “Little Star’’. Basketball is his sjiorts choice; “Tightrope’’ the top TV’er. CHARITY BRANTLEY A member of Polynesians and Hose Bud Circle 10, Peaches keeps busy in Metro tolitan Young People’s Choir atul the Girls’ Basketball League. She collects record albums, dotes on modern and progressive jazz. Watching base-Itall and football is fun. Charitu hopes to study in an IBM school. WILLIAM OLIVER BREITENBACH III Never say die’’ opin ?4 Big Time. Algebra and Mechanical Drawing have interested him in a career as mechanical or civil engineer. He’s been tremendously active, as Senator and Captain of the Swimming Team, track and football varsity player, singer in Boys’ Glee Club arid Hilltop Recorder reporter. CLORIEST BRIGGS You’ll often find Glo at the Community Center Canteen. She has enfoyed her mathematics courses and Shorthand at South Side. Business school is her post-graduation goal. Dancing’s the hobby of hobbies. In the music line she gives her vote for Flamingoes. 16 LARRY BROOKS A member of the football, track, and basketball squads, Larry belongs to Omega Phi Epsilon, Polynesians, and the Hall Patrol. He plans to be a physical education teacher, lists gym as his favorite subject. See him at the milk bar enjoying a cheeseburger atul a terrible-terrible.” CARETHA BROTHERS Waif a minute,” says Caretha, but this busy miss seems to have no minute to spare, what with Orchestra, Mixed Chorus. Girls’ Glee Club, Cheerleaders, atul La Vogue Ladies as activities. An able history student, Caretha plans to attend college. Skating and concert-going are her recreations. I MARY BUFORD Mary’s motto, Haste makes waste,” does not apply to her work as a Cheerleader or her vigorous exertions on the Girls’ Volleyball and Softball Teams. She is active socially in the Science Club, Latin Club, Essex Chapter of Xinas, Leaguers, Inc., and St. Philips Co-eds. A future therapist. ELLEN CAPEZZERA “Cappu’s” capable and efficient Work belies her favorite quote: “Did nothing in particular and did it very well. A member of Service Club and the 3A Executive. Committee, this witty and popular miss loves music of the 30 s and 40’s. Secretarial work’s her career choice. CAROLYN BROTHERS Carol’s favorite saying, Makes me no difference, does not apply to history and physics, her favorite subjects. This college - bound young lady, one of our charming cheerleaders, sings in Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Glee Club. She likes sewing, jazz, s Mrts, and John Wayne. KATHALEEN BURKE Commercial subjects have been most interesting for Kathy, with highest rating for Secretarial Practice and Accounting. Her expectation is to be a secretary-bookkeeper. Dancing, skating, and gossiping on the telephone arc hobbies. Kathy likes the music from South Pacific”; lists Connie Francis and Rock Hudson as top personalities. 17 WILLIAM CARRINGTON Varsity member of Football and Track. Teams, Will has served also as manager of the Basketball Team. He’s played in Senior Batul, showed preference for jazz mujtc like Alley-Oop.” Woodworking is his hobby; his immediate goal is to join the U. S. Navy. JOYCE CARTER J. C.” has been class secretary and business manager, a member of Polynesians and Service Club. A future “government gal,” she’s novular at dances, enjoys kick-ball, softball, and swimming. Among her enthusiasms are rock 'n roll, “The Untouchables,” “Mike Hammer,” and Loretta Young. JOYCE CHARACTER An admirer of Nina Simone, Cannonball Adderley, ami Johnny Mathis, ”J. C.” has liked the subjects in the Commercial Dei art-ment, plans to studu in IBM School. She enjoys skating and traveling, thrillers on TV, and Robert Stack. Says she, You'd better believe it. JOHN CHEEKS For Chic” service in the U. S. Army is next on the agenda. He’s been a member of P.L.B.C. Potential Leader Boys’ Club and a varsity player on the Basketball Team. 0. S. History and English are favorite subjects. His musical tastes run to jazz and rock ’n roll. RONALD CIRLINCIONE Jazz and Dixieland are musical choices of Ron,” who plays in a four-piece band, enjoys being a member of the Swimming Team and Projection Staff. Skin-diving is his favorite sport. B. Bardot is a girl he’d like to be with. Hopes to make Air Force Academy. I JANET COLE Senator and Optimist Staff member, “Jan” sings in her church choir and the Festival Chorus, loves to correspond with her friends. She expects to attend Newark Teachers College; to study elementary education. “Give to the world the best that you have, arul the best will come back to you.” 18 SARAH CUTTS “Legs plans career as a dietician, despite her present interest in music. She's president of a music club; has been associated with Starr-Alien T.V. Studio. Collecting jazz albums is her hobby; Speech and English are her class preferences. Tell it like it is. SHIRLEY COLLINS “That’s all right is the reassuring word from Red. All right with her are History. English, Office Practice. A devotee of cooking, she sings in her church choir, expects to become a beautician. Shirley likes baseball, basketball, “The Untouchables, and Clark Cable. JUDITH COTTEN Health and U. S. History have been Judy’s most interesting subjects. A singer in Mixed Chorus, member of Service Club, Hilltop Recorder and Optimist Staff, she enjoys writing in her spare time, finds movies fascinating. Her leading actors: Joan Crawford. Mercedes McCarnbridgc, and Sidney Poilier. JUANITA DAVIS “Dolls immediate plans are for IBM school, but she hopes some day to bp a model. A member of N.A.A.C.P. and singer in her church choir, she enjoys singing, skating, ami Itowling. Top tunes are Love Me Tomorrow and It’s All in My Mind Better Late Than Never—Better Yet, Be on Time, says she. BRENDA DUNLAP “Bren advises us, Take it slow, now. She's too busy to take her own advice, what with activities in N.A.A.C.P.. The Co-Eds. Polynesians, Jr. Red Cross, and Band. Modern Dancitig is her special hobby; U. S. History, Chemistry, Dance Class, favored studies. She’ll make a good R.N. MAXINE DAVIS A nurse's aul and church choir singer, Maxine has a weakness for health and history. Tell it like it is is her favorite saying. She hopes to attend a business school ufter graduation. Maxine savers a liking for progressive jazz and Chinese fowl; thinks The Drifters best musical group. 19 CARRIE EVANS Business school tv the next goal for “Connie Chairman of her church choir, she also sings in South Side’s Sr. Girls’ Glee Club and Mixed Chorus, and belongs to the Polynesians. A fan of swimming and football, she’s known for long conversations on the telephone. CAROLYN CEE A girl who loves to sing, Carolyn employs her talents in her church choir and in Junior and Senior Girls’ Glee Clubs. She’s been a member of Polnncsians and a fan of South Side's athletic teams. Sewing and listening to records are hobbies. Future: Essex County Technical School. CHARLES CERRER President of his 3A Class, member of Math Club and Stage Crete, Dion tv headed for Montclair State College to become a teacher of mathematics. Guess his favorite sub feet. Hint: he spends spare time reading math books. Sans he: “Asi es la vida (such is lifer CHARLES HACKLEY “I’m hip,” proclaims “Chucky whose musical loves are progressive fazz and rock ’n roll. He enjoys participating in small-group and choral singing: carries his rhythm over to the Basketball Team. Algebra and Trig are favored subjects. He likes public-affairs and drama programs DOLORES HOLMES A member of Library Staff and La Fcmina, Dip sings in her church choir, enjoys sewing, reading, and dancing. Music is a big interest, with Never Let Me Go and Just for a Thrill the top tunes. After South Sitfa, she hopes to attend a secretarial school. LULA HOBBS Lxda belongs to the Junior League. N.A A.C.P., and Modern Miss Club. She plans to become a nurse. You can make it if you try, says Lula. She tries to follow this motto with her favorite sport, tennis, and favorite school subjects. Algebra and Typewriting. RICHARD JAMEISON Why not? asks Rich.” A mem-her of Soccer Team, Lathi Club, Physics Staff and Projection Staff, he s enjoyed work in Chemistry, Physical Education, and U. S. History. Fishing and water skiing are the favorite sports. Favorite actress: B Bardot. He expects to study engineering at Rutgers. BARBARA JEFFERSON Pretty Barbara, a dance-loving member of Jive-Ettcs, has a serious fwst-graduation goal — attending nursing school. Service in the Junior Bed Cross, singing in Mixed Chorus, and working in Service Club are some of her activities. A football fan, she likes the acting of Rory Calhoun. ODESSA JONES Music: history, and math interest Dcs who sings in Mixed Chorus and her church choir. She belongs to Polynesians and the P.T.S.A. President of homeroom 59, Odessa collects records, enjoys watching all sports, TV, and movies. After graduation, she expects to work at Bell Telephone Company. CLAIRE KARPF Claire has a worthwhile ambition —to teach the blind. Xicknamed “Clairoil,” she belongs to Band, Orchestra, and Service Club. History, Chemistry, jazz, rock 'n roll, football, and basketball arc all favorites with Claire. TV and movies are recreations. Her saying: Love is strange. FLEMING THOMAS JOHNSON Aint that something? asks Tommy. His musical interest certainly is. A lover of concert music, he plays piano, is a member of Band and Orchestra, sings in Rev. L. Roberts’ Voices of Faith Choir. In addition, he's varsity in both track and football! VERDIE JOHNSON Vcrdie, a Modern Miss, is on Optimist Staff and a member of Polynesians. She likes gym and history, singing in her church choir, jazz, and jock ’n roll. Bourbon St. Beat and Record Wagon are part of Verdie’s TV viewing. Next in sight: I.B.M. School. ARLENE LEVELL “Lean’’ loves skating and the movies (especially Jeff Chandler), has enjoyed U. S. history and all her math courses. She sings in her church choir and is active in C.Y.O. Senator anti Service Club member, she isn’t sure about whether to be a nurse or business woman. DONALD KONDROSKI Don plays on the Soccer Team, enjoys football, baseball, and basketball also. Science and Biology Clubs hold his interest and point to his future career, work in electronics. His hobby is customizing cars; his recreations, listening to itopular music, watching TV thrillers. CATHERINE LAWRENCE For this Senator and future social workers Library Staff and La Vogue Ladies have been interesting activities. Cathy likes to watch basketball, enjoys jazz, Jeff Chandler’s acting, sewing. She goes for TV programs, especial-I “Twilight Zone,” “Shotgun Slade, and Bergen Street Beat.” DALE EMILY LAYTON “TonT is a member of the Choir and Dramatic Club of Sew Hope Baptist Church. Spanish Club, Algebra, and Typewriting have l een South Side favorites. She likes surprise ending of Alfred Hitchcock TV thrillers; aims for Hampton Institute or a modeling school. CAROL L© DOUX Bowling and collecting records are favored hobbies of ' Snookie.” She s jyartial to “Till the End of Time” and “Tonight, Tonight. ’ Regarding classes, she gives the nod to Health, U. S. History, and English. After graduation she intends to head for business school and an office career. THELMA MARCH Member of Polynesians, F.B.L.A., and Twiners, “TheI” sings in Mixed Chorus and the Antra-tones Singing Group. She’s enjoyed Y.W.C.A., Typewriting, Stenography, and English. Sewing and record collecting are hobbies. Her sports are swimming, tennis, and skating. Business college beckons for Thelma. 22 BETTY MASON EUNICE Me KNIGHT We hope Eunice’s motto applies to her ambition to become a registered nurse. Says she: Today we sail on the seas of ambition; tomorrow we land on the shore of success.” She is known and loved as Student Banker, member of Library Staff and Cirls’ Glee Club. f MARY ANN MERWIN Skating, dancing, and reading are favorite hobbies of Mary Ann. She’s enthusiastic about mathematics, especially geometry, and plans to attend Newark State folicge at Union. She has been a member of Service Club and class executive committees. Why Li I’m in the Mood for Love ’ her favorite song? A Senator, Betty is on the Library Staff. You must he a fool she says, but we know Betty isn’t. Planning to take a course in practical nursing, she's a rock 'n roll and modem jazz fan. She’ll be playing tennis in her spare time. MOLLY GENEVA McMOORE Jean’s expectation is that she’ll be a typist or file clerk. A Library Staffer, she belongs to Jazz Club, sings in a choir. Jazz and rock 'n roll are musical staples. Basketball and tennis are her sports. She’s proud to be a part of the March on Leukemia. DOROTHY McCRAY Church choir-singer Dotty” has been a member of Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Glee Club, a regular in the Spanish Club. Her aim is to study dress designing at the Essex County Vocational School. Naturally, Clothing has been her choice class. What’s to it? she asks. VERA METCHNIK “You only live once,” says Vera. National Honor Society membership attests to her intelligence; 3A class secretaryship shows she’s jtopular. History, tennis, ice skating, swimming, and popular music arc some of her favorites. Adventures in Paradise” is her TV choice. Nursing is the career she’s picked. 23 ABRAHAM MICKENS YVONNE PATTERSON Sfnce Vonnto always says, Tell it as it is,” we will. She’s a happy listener to rock ’n roll atul popular music. During her snare time, you might find her looking at “The Untouchables.” In sports it’s football or basketball for South Side’s future typist. To Bobby post-gradnation includes the goal of becoming a n’ice officer. History and Eng-have been the most engrossing subjects for this fan of jazz, baseball, and football. Beading is Abraham’s main recreation. He lists Clark Gable and Jane Wy-man as acting favoritics. EDWARD PARSONS Eddie's favorite saying is There you go! He plans to go to the Marine Corps. He’s had fun singing in The Sunremes,” listening to jazz, especially Austin’s Danny Boy. Football and basketball arc sports he enjoys watching. Same can be said of Lana Turner. HATTIE LOUISE MILLER A real songster, Dimvy” serves in Madrigals, Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls Glee Club, and Young People's Choir of Hopewell Baptist Church. Optimist Staff. Hilltop Recorder, and The Boosters have benefited from her skills, as has Girls’ Softball Team. A Chemistry fan, she hopes to attend Virginia State College. STANLEY WALTER OMELCZUK Originality and Individualism First ‘ is Walt’s motto. A member of the Keansburg CYO, he Cys guitar and writes songs as bies. U.S. History and English arc class favorites. Basketball, swimming, horseback riding, and ice skating are sjiorts choices. Instrumental music moves him. JOCELYN MOORE A business career is just around the corner for Jocelyn who’s a member of Service Club, a singer in Mixed Chorus, and a sjrnrk-plug of the Cheerleaders. This Senator likes English, Stenography. and Bookkeeping among school subjects. Skating and basketball are her favorite sports. NANCY RAINEY Nan has enjoyed the Saturday course in Arts High on costume construction. A sewing enthusiast, she plans to attend a fashion designing school. U. S. History, football, basketball, and jazz music have been favorites. Top tune: Tell Me Today ; top food: shrimp and French fries. i GODFREY ROBINSON Mechanical Drawing is a subject that has influenced Jeff He plans a career in drafting. Fan of football and basketball, Godfrey indulges a passion for popular songs like Just Two Kinds of People. His TV favorite is Huckleberry Hound’: his favorite actress is Elizabeth Taylor. MELVIN PHILLIPS Let’s Take It Nice and Easy is a favorite tune of Spike —and a good characterization. A member of Junior Leaguers and Omega Phi Epsilon, he favors History and English, plans to become a postal clerk. Track aiul football are preferred sports. ALEXANDER QUEEN, JR. “The Big A” intends to join the Air Force, then attend college. A member of Sr. Band, Mixed Chorus, the Track Team, and Spanish Club, he lists his hobbies as dancing, football, and basketball. Favorite TV shows are Alcoa Presents and Tightrope. CYRIL DOUGLAS REED Busy Cero belongs to the Bous Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Polynesians, Washington Carver Drum and Bugle Corps; is on his class executive committee. He ran often be found at a milk bar. Interested in historu, sales, and health, he favors the sports of football and skating. ADA ROYSTER Think twice before acting, says Puddtn. Vice-President of her class, she anticipates attending nursing school. Music's her meat. Ada sings in a church choir and in South Side’s Madrigals and Mixed Chorus, loves songs by the Skylinen and Frank Sinatra. Sidney Poitier, anytime. 25 ELEANOR SPENCE Math and Record Keeping have been “JVora's choice subjects, and she’ll continue them in business school. As a member of B.Y.P.U. and St. Philip's Youth Center she’s had fun. Further recreation comes from singinp and sewing, cheering South Side s athletic teams. LUZ MARIA SANTIAGO Lucy” will make a good advertisement for the beauty culture school she attends. An avid member of Spanish Club, she likes to read and to listen to soft music on the radio. 'To Tcngo Tu Amor” is her favorite melody. Felipe Rodriguez sings to her heart. PAUL SIMMONS Paul rejoices in the nickname of Baldincy.” He sees a future in machine operating. A member of Viking A.S.C., he enjoys football and baseball, responds to rock ’n roll. TV favorite is The Untouchables ’; favorite actor is Art Carney. ”Live and Let Live, says Paul. ELAINE SIMS Fan of Harry Belafonte, Mooch loves modern music, especially the score of “Porgy and Bess. Member of Xinas of Essex County and our school Service Club, she has found Spanish and Stenography of greatest interest, hopes to attend secretarial school after graduation. EVELYN SKIPPER “Education is man’s greatest asset.’’ To live up to this quotation “Evvy” prei ares for a fob as a psychiatric social worker. Sow, active Evelyn is a Library Aid. belongs to the Spanish Club aiul Hilltop Recorder Staff. Out-of-school membership includes Xinas, Leaguers, and M.Y.T. PATRICIA SPRUILL Church Choir anti the Polynesians S.C. claim “Pat. She bees popular tunes and jazz. “Ooh Poop Pah Doo.” “Tell Me Today and “The Wind” thrill her. She’s crazy about Italian food, esjiecially spaghetti and meatballs. Loves to hear Marv Johnson and Jessie Hill records. Business school in view. NATHANIEL STACKHOUSE DURELL SUTTON Mechanical Drawing is DurelTs favorite class, football his top siwrt. Be cool, daddy. says Xavier. He’s a fazz enthusiast, a member of 20th Century Hawks, an admirer of Elliot Ness and The Untouchables. Choice tunes are Shopning for Clothes and Searching.’’ Everything’s copaseticsays Sate, a basketball player and future member of the armed forces. He likes music, especially jazz, and has sung in Boys' Glee Club. English is his favorite subject, “The Untouchables his top TV program. Kirk Douglas is Nate’s star. HORACE STOKES Student Banker Horace serves the community by collecting for Polio and other disease-prevention funds. A member of the Parisians, he plays piano, loves all types of music. He enjoys parties, golf, and tennis. Favored among stars arc Cary Grant and Sandra Dee. BEVERLY JEAN TAYLOR Bev has been very active in South Side. Cheerleader, member of the Science, German, and Ixitin Clubs. Liltrary Staffer, and orchestral musician, she’s enthusiastic about English. Chemistry, and Geometry. Music lessons, scouting, membership in youth councils also fill her life. Future plans: Douglas College or Boston U. ROBERT TYLER Bill hopes there is an Air Force uniform ready for him. He has been interested in model airplanes, the Young Democrats Club of N. ., U. S. History, English. and singing in the Dauphine Choral Grn'ip, Fat:oritc tunes: “Enchanted. AUu-Oop ; favorite expression: You know. DIANE WEILER Dee holds that God helps those who help themselves. A member of the executive committees of several classes, she has specialized in commercial courses at South Side, expects to attend a business college in the future. Her hobby has been collecting different types of salt and pepper shakers. 27 HARVEY WEINBERG Member of Projection Staff. Student Bbnker, “Bin Harv” aims to become manager of a supermarket. He admires jazz, especiallu tunes tike Mack the Knife. ’ Among his likes are football, horse racing, bowling, TV’s Twilight Zone, ‘ and actress Elizabeth Taylor. MARTIN WERNER Class treasurer Mort’’ has won varsity letters in baseball, basketball. and soccer; belongs to YM-YWHA. His aptitude in English and History should help him at Montclair State College. Work on Projection Staff coincides with his love of movies. As hobbies he lists bowling and golf. KEITH WHITE Bab inquires, Like what’s hap• ctiingHe hopes it will soon be attendance at Howard University and study toward an accounting degree. A partisan of three-inch steaks and Shakespearean plays, he’s served on GO patrol, is a member of Young MetYs Republican Association. JANET WILKINS Jan’s inclinations are domestic. She dotes on preparing her own food specialties and in sewing. Mixed Chorus, Library Staff, and the Viscounts value her membership. Rock ’n roll and skating are top hobbies. After South Side her education will be continued at a business college MELVIN WILLIAMS Indoor Track star Smiley feels, To have a friend, you must be one. That he is appreciated is shown by his election to class presidency. That he’s an expert singer is shown by membership in New Jersey All-State Chorus, Boys Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and Madrigals. LORRAINE WILLIAMS A Youth Member of N.A.A.C.P., Dimples loves rock ’n roll, enjoys singing in Girls’ Glee Club, playing on Cirls' Baseball Team. Law, English, Health, and Physical Education have been her favorite classes. Another fan for Sidney Poiticr. Ha! Ha! says Lorraine. 28 GLORIA WILSON For Glo” IBM School is future prospect. She’s been a professional model for two years; loves sewing, skating, and dancing. A Cheerleader, she is naturally a fan of football and basketball. Accounting and Sales were top classes. Be sure you’re right; then go ahead.” MARTIN ZAPRAUSKIS A member of the Soccer Team, Martin belongs to the Math Club anil the Chemistry Staff. History, Geography, and Chemistry are his favorite subjects, soccer his favorite sport. Maverick.” Twilight Zone,” and Alcoa Presents” are tops in TV. A future in the Army is for him. 29 Mr. Petitti and the General Organization Senate. COUNSELOR Mrs. Gladys McCormick ADVISER Mrs. Ruth Ringcl 4-B OFFICERS Lois Kinch, Treasurer; Freddie Mac Lee, Secretary; George LaSure. President; Joyce Brinson. Vice- President. 4B ORGANIZATION 4-B EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Seated: Loretta Vaughn, Paulette Ward, Barba ra Williams, Sheila Murphy, Gloria Fowles, Patricia Fields. Barbara Arrington, Catherine Garret son, Mary Ann McTerrell, Ida Brown. Standing: Regina Saam, Louise Haynes, John Tcffenhart. Fred McCriff, Rol ert Rankin. DorLs Judd. 30 ROSALYN AN!OS LILLIE MAE ALSTON Calm and conscientious, Lillie Mae has the qualities for her chosen profession, nursing. A member of Spanish Club, Girls’ Softball Team, und Senior Girls’ Glee Club, her hobby is setting (and she’s an expert). Pan” goes for rock ‘n roll, with Jackie Wilson as musical favorite. MARY ASHFORD For “Lil the motto is, “Live and let live.” She’s been in Jr. Red Cross, Service Club, Optimist Staff, and Conservatives. She dislikes phoney people, likes U. S. History, English, TV baseball, skating and fried chicken. In her future is business school. If you have cheeseburgers, you can tempt Rosalyn. She’s a member of Mixed Chorus, Spanish Club, Lil rary Staff, ana The Conservatives. Chums are Joan, Carol, Lonnie, and Taffy, ller vote for TV watching is Danny Thomas or Fetor Gunn. Softool in her future: business or beauty culture. REGINA BALDWIN “Jeanne” plans for herself a career in nursing. Her hobbies are diverse: cooking and sewing, listening to modern jazz and rock 'n roll, playing on the Girls' Softball Team, and singing in her church’s Young Peoples Choir. An Optimist Staff member, she enjoys sports, TV, and movies. i BARBARA ANN ARRINGTON “Here we go,” exclaims “Barna-bie.” Where? Rutgers, to become a social worker. GO Senator and member of Service Club, she sings in Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls’ Glee Club, and her church choir. In addition, she’s a Senior Girl Scout, and has been treasurer of her class. BEVERLEY BARKLEY Dancing to “I’ll Remember April or “That's All Bev’’ may not seem to be the serious student type who’s thrilled by linguistics, especially Spanish, and who plans to head for a teachers college after graduation. She has been a member of Service Club, a fan of all kinds of sports. 31 THOMAS BEEH A member of South Side’s Projection Staff, Thomas likes fishing, swimming, baseball, and football. When he isn't showing movies, he enjoys watching them. About his nickname, B has this to say: To he a Bee or not to be a Bee. Physics is his favorite subject. EL WOOD BAYLIS Typing, Machine Operations, Mechanical Drawing, and Art have been the mainstays of this future Marine. He’s swum for the Swimming Team sung in singing groups, and been a member of The Caliphs. Favorite actors are Sidney Poitier, Victor Mature, and Burt Lancaster. LAURA BERMUDEZ Laura loves all types of music, especially My Heart Has a Mind of its Own. Her favorite subjects are stenography and typing. Sewing and crocheting prove absorbing hobbies. Laura expects to become a beautician. Don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today, says she. DOUGLAS BICHAM Mack plays in the Dance Band, and finds enjoyment in all kinds of music. Historu has been his favorite subject, baseball his top sport. T s best show for him is Danny Thomas.” Tom Ewell is Douglas' star actor. His ultimate goal is accountancy. MARIE BRACEY Twirier Rilra” is known for exclaiming, Oh, my soul! and fur her work in Garden Club and School Bankers. She makes harmony in her church choir; loves singing spirituals, dancing, and sewing. In jazz music she prefers Ahmad Jamal. Career choice: secretary. ARTHUR BRIDCEFORTH Athletic Arty, member of the football, basketball, and baseball squads, is a man who plans to go a long way—to Ohio’s Central State College. He plays in the Elks Drum and Bugle Corps, relaxes to jazz and rock V roll. Favored tunes: Quiet Village. White Silver Sands” ELAINE BROWN JOYCE BRINSON What’s happening? asks Wendt To her, much has happened. President of Aurona Fawns, Captain of Cheerleaders. Senator, Treasurer of Spanish Club, member of Boosters, and singer in Mixed Chorus, she’s been busy, but has had time for the hobbies of sewing and swimming. College-bound is she. A member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Elaine is a future private secretary. Her favorite subjects have been V. S. History and Stenography. She enjoys rock ’n roll, cha-cha, mambo, and jazz, finds The Wind and I'll Be Seeing You” fascinating tunes. JAMES BROWN Hey, hey,” calls Jimmy, run the game on down! He hones to attend college; at South Side is a fan of the football, basketball, anti baseball squads. Jazz music sends him. James prefers humor programs on television• is a fan of Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge. SHIRLEY BROWN “Nothing beats a failure but a trier, opines Legs. An aspiring fashion designer, she delights in sewing, dancing, and skating, finds recreation in watching baseball and listening to all sorts of music. She’s served as aid in the Cuidance Office and been a member of Conservatives. V t IDA BROWN That’s lifeT’ is Ida’s favorite expression. In her life Cheerleaders and Conservatives have been important. Ditto U. S. History, English, skating, food, and television. She's frequently seen with Cecilia arui Marilyn. Her plans are to acquire supplementary education at uusitiess school. WILLIAM BROWN Football, baseball, track, and basketball are the favorite sports of William Brown, who is on the Baseball Team. He likes Geometry and Physics best in school. Sonny, a member of the Conservatives, will enjoy any type of good music — and TV shows with plenty of action. 33 DORA BRUTON Dora has enjoyed working on the Hilltop Recorder and studying English and Health. A rock ‘n roll fan, she lists Jackie Wilson and The Five Satins as favored performers. Among games, baseball and basketball hold her favor. In her future she secs secretarial work. JOHN BURKE Johnny’s been busy working after school, with an eye on attending college after graduation. A member of Safety Squad, he’s liked English, considers basketball the most interesting sport to watch. As a iazz fan, he favors “Mr. Lucky” and Sister Sadie. Gina Lolab rigid a—m m m. CLADIS BURKS The secretary of the Junior Red Cross is Vice-President of the Optimist Staff. A member of the Library Staff and Advisory Teen Council. Cladis is also secretary to the English Department Chairman. Having held five class offices, she's ready for any responsibilities life in the Armed Forces holds. BARBARA ANN CARTER Teachers college is Bebop’s” goal. A member of Cheerleaders, Jr. Red Cross (assistant secretary), Optimist Staff, La Vogue Ladies, and Conservatives, she's enthusiastic about music. Barbara sings in Mixed Chorus and her church choir; enjoys classical, jazz, rock 'n roll alike. PATRICIA ANN BURRO WES Pat likes to attend meetings of the C.Y.O., play tennis, bowl, and skate. She studies history and stenography with greatest interest, for she hopes to become a law secretary. Her popularity poll: music—tonight, Tonight, when You Wish Upon a Star’; TV—“Father Knows Best, The U ntouchables.” CYNTHIA CAMPBELL “Cunt hopes to attend college, ana to continue there her National Society status. A Cheerleader, member of PTSA, Service Club, and F.B.L.A., she sings in Young People’s Choir of Union Chapel A. M. Church. Present Intentions are to teach business subjects. 34 WILBUR COEYMAN A Senator, Safety Squad member, ami varsity plauer on the Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer Teams, Wilbur is aiming for Newark College of Engineering. His aptitude in Mechanical Drawing ami Physics will be of service there. Spare-time activities are bowling, TV, jazz music, and movies. MILDRED COTTON Cookie has been a busu girl as a member of Girls’ Softltall Team, Conservatives, Romperettes S.C., Satan Cadets Color Guard, Satan Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, and Treasurer of French IV Club. She enjoys basketball atul track, hopes to attend college ami become a teacher of physical education. EDWARD CHISONE A member of the Basketball Team and Omega Phi Epsilon, Chis” enjoys reading Shakespeare and collecting records. Algebra. Plane Geometry, and English, his favorite subjects, will serve him well at the University of Connecticut. His claim: Known by the teachers for being very quiet.’ DOUGLAS COMPTON If you don’t know, who does?” asks Buggie.” He knows his ambition is to become a fireman. A member of the Hall Patrol, Douglas lists Mechanical Drawing as his best subject. Listening to radio ami tape recorder is his hobby; on these he loves to hear “Cathy’s Clown.” HORTENSE COX “Hort” is active in the work of her church and has the serious goal of becoming a registered nurse. Painting is one major hobby; listening to jazz is another. Among musicians she favors Milt Jackson and Duke Ellington. Driver Education and Health are classes she remembers most fondly. GWENDOLYN CROWDER Hey, hey!” is Gwendolyn’s favorite expression—one we hope she does not use in her future career as a telephone operator. A devotee of the blues (her favorite, All 1 Could Do Was Cry”), she has enjoyed Bookkeeping at South Side, is a fan of The Untouchables.” 35 LENORE CRUMPLER Tootsie has enjoyed membership in French Club, Service Club, and Aurona Fawns. For Cheerleader Lenore the career in view i� nurxin ;. Favorites: hobby, seu ing; music, rock 'n roll; school subjects, U. S. History and English: sf)orts, football and basketball; TV program, “The Untouchables.' HELEN DAVIS The l diton Recorder will miss Mary’s” devoted service. Miss Davis knits while she watches her favorite sport, basketball. Gospel singing and rock 'n roll are her musical loves. Speech is the course she prefers. Helen enjoys drama on TV, lists Debbie Reynolds as top actress. JAMES CROWDER A football stalwart, Timba loves dancing to the blues and rock ’n roll. Chemistry is the class for him; John Wayne the top actor. Sow he’s a member of the Streaks; in the future he expects to be a member of the Marine Corps. MARIE CULVER A member of her class executive committee, F.B.L.A., and teacher’s aid, Marie believes that A good' example is the best sermon. Stenography, Typing, U. S. History, and English top this National Honor Society girl’s classes. Dancing is fun. Ditto, Wagon Train and Tony Curtis movies. DELORES CRUTCHER De sings in Voung People’s Choir of First Baptist Church. For listening, she likes the Ray Charles Singers in Georgia, and The Flamingoes in Diamonds and Pearls. Sewing’s her hobby. Math and English pleased her in school; Tony Curtis, in the movies. That's all right.” f MARIE DAVIS Off to Pratt University, Brooklyn, to become a fashion designer! Marie’s been PTSA representative, a member of Girls’ Baseball Team, Conservatives, Jr. Red Cross, Optimist Staff, and her class executive committee. Outside of school she attends art school, belongs to a singing group. ADELINE DESKINS RONALD DAVIS Ronnie” has been a player in two South Side activities: Football Team and Senior Band. A Conservative, he’s done best in history classes, enjoyed pop tunes, jtork chops, pork and beans. Glen Ford is his favorite star. He looks forward to service in the Marines. French, typing, and algebra are Adeline’s favorite subject. She has decided to become a clerk or a typist. In sports, you’ll find Addu swimming or playing tennis. Dancing and chess arc other activities she enjoys. All types of tutu’s delight her, especially dreamy music.” GLORIA DOCK You reap what you sow,” says Dockic.’ Her sowing at South Side includes Girls' Basketball Team, Dramatics, Junior Red Cross, Optimist, and Mixed Chorus. In addition, she sings in her church choir arul is a Senior Scout. After graduation, IBM School beckons. Then, of course, a business career. JOHN DONAGHY Practice makes i crfect,” opines Shawn.” He's a quiet fellow who puts his theory into practice; impresses teachers and fellow-students with his industry and friendliness. Basketball arul baseball are tporU in which he’s won varsity rating. He relaxes by watching TV’s Red Skelton Show and Men Into Space. JAMES DORTCH Tico” is a varsity member of the Basketball Team; plays in Senior Band, Concert Band, and Marching Band; sings in The Manguals. His favorite tune, Just a Lonely Soldier,” may be prophetic: he rx tects to join the U. S. Army. “Hey, hey, run the game! he exclaims. DORIS EDW ARDS This jazz and rock 'n roll lover is in South Side’s Service Club. The Girls’ Softball Team is another of Pug’s time-takers. In her spare time she'll head for the television. Doris plans to take a course in beauty culture after she graduates. I GENERAL EVANS Ice” goes for one-word musical selections such as “Wind, “Wight, and “Misty. A member of The Clintonians, he’s set his sights on becoming a mailman. Biology and U. S. History have intrigued him scholastically. Prize fights on television hold his eye. BEULAH FEURTADO Sewing, hau ling, ice skating, and luulminton have been hobbies of interest to Beulah. Of school sub-feds she likes English best. Her future plans center on entering a business school. When not studying. she listens to jazz, rock n roll, and classical music. GARDEL FEURTADO A member of the Soccer and Track Teams, GardeI expects to join another group soon—the Air Force. He likes Snanish and the Spanish Club; also, the Dizzy Gillespie kind of jazz. Gardel has played in Band: lists an interesting hobby: girls. r PATRICIA FIELDS “Dell aims for future studu in a business college. A cheerleader and member of Mixed Chorus and Madrigals, Patricia loves fazz, lists “But Not for Me as favorite melodu. She enjoys dancing the mamho, but is also a serious member of YWCA, NAACP, and the Urban League. MARSHALL FINE For years Marshall has used his camera to brighten the Optimist pictorially. An enthusiast for history, the sciences, and English, he wants to keep studying in college. At South Side he s belonged to the Chess Science, and Photography Club, has given editorial aid to Hilltop Recorder and Optimist. JAMES FLANAGAN Jimmy’s present interests include yhotograohy. jazz. Banking Club, basketball, baseball, and girls. His after-graduation ambition is to be a member of the Marine Corps. James says history, physical education, and lunch have been his favorite periods in school. For relaxation: music and TV. 38 GLORIA FOWLES Gloria plans to be a singer or teacher. Member of Mixed Chorus and Senior Girls’ Glee Club, she studies voice in school, likes classical music, rock 'n roll, and jazz. Glo” belongs to the Kick-ball Team and Spanish Club; sings or writes in her spare time. I REGINA FONT Oh, my goodness gracious!” exclaims pefife Regina. She’s headed for Park College in Missouri, to specialize in science and math. At South Side “Regg” has been in orchestra, Math Society, Science Club, and Service Club. Geometry Physics, and English have held her interest, as nave boys and tennis. CAROLYN FRANKS She admires Alan Ladd and Dale Robertson, likes softball and baseball, and is a member of Society A.C. Mickey” expects to work in an office; hones to find useful her favorite subjects — Typing, Math, and English. Favorite saying: “That’s your business.” JOYCE FRIEDY Senator of Room 2, Pete” has the ambition of becoming a teacher, and is gathering experience by directlng a choir. A member of Garden Club and M.Y.F.. she names U.S. History, English, and Speech as her prime subjects. She likes to watch Mr. Lucky and Peter Gunn.” CATHERINE CARRETSON Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, says Kitty Kat Intent on a career of pediatric nursing via Beth Israel Hospital, she boasts membership in Senate. Jr. Red Cross. Optimist Staff. Cheerleaders, sings in Mixed Chorus arui Young People’s Choir of St. Mark Baptist Church. MARION GAYMON Chip” has been Class Senator, member of Service Clpb, GO Patrol. Vestavarians, and the Soft-ball Team. She sings in Zion Hill Young People’s Choir, loves rock ’n roll and jazz. Marion says of herself: Can be found on Wednesday nights watching the Washington Carver Gay Blades.” GUY GIBSON Guy, who belongs to the baseball team, also likes to play basketball. In school (where his favorite subject is lunch) he is a member of the band. Whenever Twilight Zone, Alcoa Presents, or “Peter Gunn are on, you'll find Guy by his TV. BARBARA GOOD Typing, History, Machine Operation lead off “Bobbi’s list of subjects. No surprise that she expects to become a clerical typist. How Could Von Call It Off? is a sample of the popular music she likes. Drawing, sports, TV-thrillers and dramas, and movies entertain her. JOHN GIVENS English and Economic Geography ton John’s list of school subjects, but he expects to concentrate on other tonics when he attends barber school. He’s a fan of the football and basketball teams, loves Maverick and Cheyenne on TV. Sidney Poitier is his acting choice. VENICE GOODEN It’s Little Italy’s opinion that What you’re going to be, you’re now becoming.’’ A member of Optimist Staff, she names Stenography anti Typewriting as her favorite classes. Singing, skating, kickball, and listening to rock n roll are pleasant spare-time activities for this future secretary. EDWARD GOCEK He’s president of Chess Club, a member of Projection Staff. Fishing, boating, and hot-rodding are his outdoor hobbies. Proud of his 1047 Chevrolet, he cUiims, The big ‘C’ will beat anything up to ’55! Mathematical studies fascinate him; will help in college. WILBERT CRIER Will expects to work in a drugstore and attend college after graduation. He’s a fan of progressive jazz, with Nina Simone and Duke Ellington as musical stars. Science and history hold his interest academically; football and baseball in the sports line. 40 MIKE GWOZDIK LOUIS GULLY ' Hussc might be safely described as musical: he plays in Senior Band, Dance Band, Or-chetra, and the Elks Drum and Bugle Corps. A member of the Soccer Team and the Conservatives, he claims a great love for Dixielaiul and sleeping. Asked to list his favorite actor, he wrote, Me. Mike, uhose favorite type of music is rock ’n roll, can he found playing baseball in hit sftare time. He’s a member of the Chess Club. Spanish is his favorite school subject. The Untouch-aides Hawaiian Eye, and Home Run Derby are Mike’s choice of best TV programs. GLORIA HACKETT Bowling is the hobby of Pickles, a member of the Optimist Staff. Her goal is the Women’s Marine Corps. This choir singer likes classical music and cha-cha. Assistant to the nurse at South Side, she favors history above all other subjects. JOCILE HAGANS Jo thinks both rock 'n roll and spirituals are real gone. She favors tunes like Alley Oop, Night, and “Step by Step. Favored arc many classes: English, Physical Education, Health, Spanish, Typewriting. Top jier-sonalitiesr are Clint Walker and Arlene Francis. Dig it! says she. THOMAS HACANS Tom has been a busy young man, working as a cook, engaging In his hobby of boxing, and singing in his church choir. At South Side his favorite subject has been English, his favorite sportl football. He relaxes to rock n roll music and TV. MERRION HARLEY Merrion belongs to C. Y. O. and sings in her church choir. Collecting records is her hobby. After graduation, she expects to head for a business school. Favorite sjtorts are basketball and Iwuling; favorite shows are “The Untouchables’’ and “Peter Gunn. 41 ELOISE HARPER “A person lives as he invests himself in the lives of others is Taffy's motto. Eloise invests herself in the Aristocratic Debs and the Conservatives, has enjoyed club activities in Spanish Club and F.B.L.A. She reports a yen for eating, jazz and rock 'n roll. KATHERINE HATCHER Cooking is a hobby that brings much pleasure to SkireBeing a Senator and singer in Mixed Chorus and Senior Girls’ Glee Club have been fun too. Her favorite type of music is spirituals. Other choices: subject — U.S. History; sports — football; TV program — “Tightrope AGNES HARRIS A future telephone operator, “Blue” loves dancing, singing, jazz, and rock 'n roll. Jackie Wilson and Janie Brou n are her musical idols. Membership in Spanish Club, Conservatives S.C., and Blue Angels has not dimmed her interest in TV, sports, movies, and fried chicken with potato salad. JOSEPHINE HAWKINS A fan of rock ’n roll and jazz, Josephine lists “A lonely Soldier, Stolen Angel and Wonderful World as her top tunes. She sings in her church choir enfous kickball, basketball, and baseball. Music. Driver Ed., and Typing were school favorites. Her goal: nursing school. BENJAMAE HATCH Bennie sings in her church choir, does Service Club work. History anti World Geography have been her scholastic favorites. For recreation she prefers sewing, handball, and TV programs like Peter Gunn and Sea Hunt. Jazz is her music. In the future is clerical work. BARBARA ANN HAVES Her favorite song. You’ve Got What It Takes, describes Bobby Ambitious to attend business school, she now plays on the Girls' Softball Team, enfous swimming, skating, and basketball. Her clubs are Arona Fawns anti Conservatives. Rock ’n roll and modern jazz are Barbara’s musical loves. 42 MARGARET HENDERSON A humanitarian, Cherny looks forward to a career as a registered nurse. Member of Elks Club and The Conservatives, she loves read-it ig mystery stories, studying English and Speech, playing tennis and bowling. Other choices: spirituals, TV programs Hawaiian Eye” and “Tightropeand chili con came. LOUISE HAYNES Lou” practices her motto, Whatever you do. do your best, in Christian Youth Fellowship at her church, The Conservatives, Jr. Red Cross, F.B.L.A., Service Club, and Optimist Staff. She’s been both president and treasurer of Jr. Red Cross and a homeroom senator. College-bound, she cooks and collects pictures. JESSIE LILLIAN HITE English, history, and typing have been “Lolly Pop’s favorite subjects. She’s helped prepare for a secretarial career by being class secretary. A member of Blue Carnations S.C., Jessie enjoys sports, TV, and movies and—especially —music like Wonderful World’ and Ooh Poo Pah Doo. BETTY HODGE Bet expects to improve the world — the female part — when she graduates from beautician school. At South Side she's been a member of (Conservatives and Service Club. Jackie Wilson and Etta James are her musical favorites: M-Squad,’’ “The Untouchables, “Price Is Right, her TV choices. ERNESTINE HUGHES Collector oj jazz albums, dancer of Cha-Cna and The Twist, Ernestine is a lively girl who says, Hey! Hey! She’s been a representative of Hilltop Recorder, a devotee of track and football. Dina Washington and Rock Hudson are favored personalities. RALPH HUCHES Known as Speedy, Ralph tries to achieve the most out of life. In doing this, he belongs to the Cross-Country. Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams, and Mixed Chorus. He likes rock ’n roll and spends his time listening to records. The U. S. Army is his next goal. ( 43 BOOKER JEFFERSON A member of the Conservatives, Jeff plans to make a profession out of his hobby — track. He belongs, as he puts it, to all the track teams : expects to become a physical education teacher. For relaxation, he sings in his church choir and an outside singing group. EARL JOHNSON A member of both football and swimming squads. Earl has inter-est in music and reading. From the latter comes his favorite quotation: “There « no security on this earth, just opportunity.' He lists Algebra and English as top subjects, itill watch Staccato and Sophia Loren any time. GLADYS JOHNSON Peanuts, who has helped to put your Optimist together has a pleasant motto: Reach for a star; you may succeed. We wish her success as she studies to be a nurse in General Hospital. Passaic. Memlters of Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls' Glee Club will remember her with pleasure. BERNICE ISAAC Bunny plans to be a private secretary, but she does quite well now in public as co-captain of the cheerleaders, player on the Girls' Softball Team, member of Service Club and the Conservatives. Modern jazz and rock 'n roll have her allegiance. Solving crossword puzzles is her hobby. ELEANOR JOHNSON Peaches is serious about her volunteer hospital work; expects to continue from that to study in a nursing school. A Service Club worker, jthe sings in church choir and our Glee Club. Physics and U. S. History have fascinate,(I her. Listening to records and reading are relaxing. EVELYN JOHNSON Senior Girl Scouts and Junior leaguers claim Lyn,” an ambitious young lady who plans to attend college and become a teacher. She matches serious subjects like history and science with numerous hobbies: stamp collecting. tennis, golf, listening to jazz and rock 'n roll. A Sinatra fan, too. JEROME JOHNSON Jerry, whose motto is ''Always try with all you’ve not, plans to tty in the Marines or Air Force. He’s hern a member of both football and track teams, also enjoys basketball and rowing. History and English have been his best classes, along with physical education. MAE ETTA JONES Senior Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and the Girls’ Softball Team are South Side activities of Mac Etta. She loves to sing and dance; is a member of the Young Adult Choir at her church. Typing and English list as her school favorites. MARY ALICE JOHNSON The Paradise Baptist Church Young People's Choir has Mary as a member, as do the Conservatives and the school Hall Patrol. This Robert Mitchum fan likes “Sever Leave Me. Mary loves spending time by a radio or playing tennis. Live and let live,” says our future secretary. RUDOLPH JONES Indoor and Outdoor Track have used Rudy's athletic skills. He’s wild about science, rating Physics and Biology as his top classes, and participating in Science Club. When asked to list hobbies he wrote, Cars and girls.” The gleam in his eye, however, is for college. CHARLOTTE JONES “Always reach for the best,” opines Charlotte. She’s been active in Conservatives, Mixed Chorus, Jr. Red Cross, and Spanish Club. Sewing, dancing, and listening to jazz are prime ways of relaxing. Phusics is the top class; teachers' college Is the scholastic-goal. DORIS JUDD Popular, energetic Doris belongs to the Twirfers, Girls’ Softball Team, Senior Girls’ Glee Club, Conservatives, and F.B.L.A. A long-time Senator, she’s also treasurer of the Aurona Fauns. To all these activities she adds the hobbies of setting and cooking. Career plans: to be legal secretary. EDNA KETTLES ELIZABETH KASYAN Pack a lunch.” says frierullu Betty Jane. She serves as nurses aid, finds toy in bowling and dancing. Stay and Lonely “Teenager are tunes for her. Outdoors she prefers soccer and football: for TV viewing, “American Bandstand and “Twilight Zone. Later, a beautician. A good student of stenography and typing. Edna hopes to teach business subjects eventually. She belongs to the F.B.LA. and her church’s Young People’s Choir. Swimming, dancing, and movies fill her leisure time. Live and let live ,’’ says she. Food treat: spaghetti and meatballs. LOIS KINCH “More power to you to Cookie’s motto. She has plenty. CO Secretary, 3A Treasurer, member of the National Honor Society, Twitters, F.B.L.A., Conservatives, Zelveleers, she still finds time to excell in stenography, bookkeeping, and English—subjects she’ll find useful in business school. MARCELLUS KING President of the Omegas Athletic Club, co-captain of South Side’s football team, an ace of the indoor and outdoor track squads. Cell has proved an asset to our school. “Nothing to it, says he but we know better. Maryland State College is lucky to enroll this gentleman. JUDITH KLEIN ARLENE La BERTH Ad astro per aspera (To the stars through difficulties) is Arlene’s motto. She intends to live up to it by attending nursing school, later becoming a physician. A volunteer nurse at Martland Medical Center, she enjoys working in Guidance Office, singing with Mixed Chorus. A6 EVELYN LATIMER CEORCE LA SURE 3A Class President George has a phenomenal list of services and activities: N. J. Model Legislature, jV. A. A. C. Leaguers, church choir, orchestra, marching hand, dance band, mixed chorus, glee club, madrigals, Jr. Bed Cross, Math Society, Music Club. Latin Club. Don’t forget outdoor track, either. Future? History teacher or lawyer. PA MALA ANNETTE LICON “Grin and bear it is Yammie’s” favorite expression — one she may use professionally after graduating from Lyons Meaical Institution. Singer in Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls’ Glee Club, arul her church choir, she’s in Jr. Red Cross, Optimist Staff, F.B.L.A., and Garden Club. Veep of Jr. Red Cross. ✓ ‘‘Nippy’s’’ favorite saying is You re something else. Aspiring to become a clerical worker, Evelyn has shown enthusiasm for 0. S. History and Ims Munccas Social Club. She sings in her church choir, enjoys jazz and romantic melodies. Writes she, “All sports excite me. 'V y i FREDDIE MAE LEE Business School and marriage are twin goals of this busy South Sider. Her activities include Optimist Staff, cheerleading. Junior Red Cross, Mixed Chorus, and her church choir. A member of 3A Executive Committee and Conservatives, she gets her athletic thrills from kickball and softball. MARY LISHMAN Homeroom Senator Mary likes stenography, hones to be a private secretary. She’s a loyal member of F.B.L.A., and in her spare time thrills to rock 'n roll. Her musical favorites are headed by The Way of a Clown, To the Aisle, and Kathy’s Clown. ARTHUR LOCKE A former East Sider, Arthur likes South Side’s friendly atmosphere. Business Law intrigues him, as does Senior Boys’ Glee Club. Arthur’s hobby is weight-lifting, his sports enthusiasms, football and track. His TV choices are adventure stories. In the immediate future: prep school. 47 NATHANIEL MARTIN LENORA MAJORS Lenoro doesn’t like 100” people, does approve of sea-food, modern jazz, Latin-American rhythms, and reading. She's been a member of The Vestavarians S.C. ami GO Patrol. Kickball and watching TV are spare-time occupations. After graduation, she intends to study further in Girls’ Vocational School. THERESA McDOWELL Handel's “Messiah” is the musical choice of Bunny.” A member of Mixed Chorus, Jr. Girls’ Glee Club, Voice Class, Trinity Temple Festival Chorus, she has sung solos in various churches. Music, Typing, and English are top sxibjects; die expects to enter a business school. What’s un'S asks Sate. Anti, through close study of history, his favorite subject, he s finding out. He plans to pursue the question further at college and become a teacher of history. Co-captain of the football team, member of the basketball squad, he’s also treasurer of Omega Phi Upsilon. FRED McCRIFF Hey, hey! Run the game on down! exclaims Mac.” He’s known for his work in Senior Band, Orchestra, and an out-ofschool musical group, The Spaniards.” Foods, t yping, and U.S. History have been his mainstays at South Side. He hopes to follow graduation with college attendance. NEIL McDOWELL A devoted Bible student, Neil plans further training in art. Class Senator McDowell helps run the GO and also does some running in Cross-Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track. He also finds time for membership in the Hilltop Recorder, F.B.L.A., and The Conservatives. I KAREEN McCRIFF For Peaches” “Knowledge is power.” A future pediatirc nurse, she’s very active in her church, playing for two choirs and teaching Sunday School. Versatile Ka-reen styles her own hair, makes most of her school clothes. In addition, she's active in Mixed Chorus, Madrigals, Girls’ Glee Club, Jr. Red Cross. 48 RONALD McNEIL ERNEST McHENRY, JR. For Ernest, music is the lure, lie plays in Dance Band, Senior Band, Orchestra, and a drum corps. Professional musician is the title he aspires to. Law, History, and Biology were top subjects. On TV he likes musterics and all kinds of musical programs. “Slacken Ron has no definite plans for the future. He's a football and basketball hero, so of course those arc his favorite sports. Ronald belongs to “The Samovars and icill listen to any kind of music. His idea of television enjoyment is to sec cowboy shows. cora lee McPherson National Honor Society member Dimples” has been Senator, Service Club worker, and choir-singer at her church. Interested greatly in bookkeeping and stenography, she expects to become a secretary. Reading is her hobby; basketball and volleyball, the sports she likes. MARY ANN McTERRELL Laugh and be happy is the motto of this future business secretary. Whether as CO Senator, singer in Mixed Chorus, Senior Girls' Glee Club, and the Anta-Toncs, secretary of the Tijana Debs, or member of Service Club and Conservatives, Tami lives up to iii motto. PAULA MIKSOVIC A leader in the Cirl Scouts and nurse's aid at Martland Medical Center, “Blondie assists in South Side's school office uiul health office. She's enthusiastic about dancing, skating, {tainting, science, and art. Her dream is to qualify for work in psychiatry. Is that why she likes Red Skelton? MARIAN MILLARD Geometry, History, and Physical Education have been Marian's mainstays. A member of Junior Red Cross, The Hilltop Recorder, and WBGO Workshop, she’s aiming for study at Lyons Institute of Medical 1 cchnology. As a jazz enthusiast, Marian favors Art Blakey, Billie Holulay, and Ahmad Jamal. CRISTINA MORALES Cristina is enthusiastic about Spanish music anil American popular tunes. Examples: An-ciedad,” ”Quien Tiene-tu-amor,’’ and “Just Ask Your Heart. She's enjoyed Typing and Machine Operations, skating, tennis, and hauling. On TV her favorites are situatum comedies, dance prorams, and quizzes. Future? tewardcss or typist. JACQUELINE MOORE Art and sculpture are uell-loved pastimes of Jacqueline, who balances her esthetic yearnings with uvid interest in baseball and football. One of our selfless Jr. Red Cross girls, she enjoys adventure and suspense stories, plans to seek her own adventure in military service. ELEANOR MORGAN A fan of classical and ballet music, Princess” plans to work aiul attend night college classes. At South Side she has preferred mathematics and physical education, enjoyed dancing and draw-ing. She relaxes by watching TVs Adventures in Paradise’ and Alcoa Presents.“ EVELYN MULLIN Meet the Boosters’ president and the editor of the Hilltop Recorder. Everything that Evelyn does, she does well. She's a member of F.B.L.A., Teen Age Advisory Council, and Library Staff. Math, Typewriting, and Biology are favorite subjectsi reading, walking, and sewing are favorite hobbies. SHEILA MURPHY When Little Murphy enters business school she'll already have some practical experience — as treasurer of both F.B.L.A.. and The Conservatives. A member of CO Patrol| and Girls’ Softball Team, she’s a fan of the track and basketball squads. For relaxation, it’s TV. 4 KIRK NELSON A member of Service Club and The Conservatives, Macken Sel plans to become a Irookkeeper after graduation. He’s a fan of Jackie Wilson, likes all sorts of popular and jazz music. Baseball and bowling are sports he watches gladly. Reading is his recreation. 50 MICHAEL OPOLONIK “Do unto others u hat you would have them do unto you—only do it first,’' says Supersonic. When asked about spare-time activities, lie listed girls, baseball, football, and basketball. Music is a more relaxing hobby; any kind pleases Michael. ELEANOR PARKER To “Plukie a business career looks good. A member of Service Club Junior Leaguers, and Girls' Baseball Team, she’s wild for rock ’n roll, loves Deep Down Love, The Wind and All I Could Do Was Cry. Reading is her principal hobby. TAFT ORR Collecting jazz albums and working on electrical appliances are twin hobbies of Taft, who intends to study at Newark College of Engineering. He favors Biology and Physics, but is able in music too, as his membership in Marching Band, Orchestra, and the St. James Youth Choir demonstrates. ROBERT PHILBIN Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics were the scholastic choices of scholarly Bob, who’s intent on a college career. At South Side he’s been a member of National Honor Society, head of Stage Crew, active in Service Club, and his class executive committee. In addition, he is treasurer of C.Y.O. YOLANDA NELSON Lonnie’s goal is skyward; she plans to join the W'omen s Air Force. This musical miss plays in the band, sings in Mixed Chorus. SjMnish Club, Photography Club, Aristocratic Debs, and Conservatives all claim her. A jazz and rock V roll fan, she tilts to “Tell Me Today. MARY ANN PAM ELIA Stenography and tywanting are Mary Ann’s mam school interests, and she plans to use these skills throughout life as a private secretary. A member •of F.B.L.A., she enjoys bowling and baseball, collects records in her spare time. She has a soft spot for sentimental ballads. 51 SAPHONIA PHILLIPS CEORCIA PHILLIPS “Anger has liked Spanish, Stenographf, and Typewriting so well that she’s a member of Spanish Club and F.B.L.A. She sings in The Antratones, plays in Senior Band, is a Hilltop Recorder representative. A sinirts fan, she expects to become either a fashion model or stenographer. ROBERT RANKIN “Rob” likes Math, Bookkeeping, and Accounting; expects they ll come in handy in business school. He belongs to Track Team, Mixed Chorus, Conservatives. To relax, he loves to attend quiet parties or to hear muji'c like “Ellington at Newport. “Run it down to me, baby, says he. One today is worth two tomorrows, opines “Doll. Her tomorrows will be spent either in business school or modeling school. She's a member of Service Club, Aristocratic Debs, and Conservatives. Bookkeeping’s her prime subject; sewing and watching TV, her hobbies. Tell Me Today sends her. ISAIAH RASBURY Big “Ike has made his presence known on both the Basketball and Football Teams, where his cru of “Get it, baby! is often beard. A member of Omega Phi Epsilon, be dotes on jazz, with Misty and “Doodlin' as favorites. He intends to head for college next. BARBARA PINKARD Shrimps and rice for the girl with two nicknames; Bobbie and Liz. Her voice has been beard in Madrigals. Mixed Chorus, and Senior Girls Glee Club. She’s well known in C. Y. O. and The Conservatives. A music and dancing fan, she expects to train for beautician career. BETH’ REUBEN Bette Davis and Steve Reeves have one thing in common: they are movie favorites of Betty. On TV she prefers The Untouchables and Ferry Mason. A future typist, she enjoys Machine Operations and Typewriting; takes time out for dancing and listening to music. 52 BETTY RICHARDSON With such scholastic favorites as stenography, typing, and boitk-keeping, it's natural that Betty should aim at becoming a legal secretary. A member of F.B.L.A., Elks Club, and the Antioch Junior Choir, she relaxes by reading, cooking, sewing, and drawing. Asks she, “You cant beat it, can your SALVATORE ROMEO Sal says, Be cool, plans to become a hairdresser after suitable training. A member of the school Safety Squad, he likes all kituls of art work, jazz, rock 'n roll, billiards, and busketball. Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Stack arc favorites of his. JESSIE REYNOLDS Pretty Jessie is bust modeling and singing in Mixed Chorus. A member of S mnish Club and the YWCA, she enjoys swimming and tennis. History and English pleased her most us a student. Future nlans point to St. Michael's School of Nursing. Favorite stars: Loretta Young, Clark Cable. RICHARD ROBINSON “Dickie” says “Oh, man!” to jazz and rock V roll; finds greatest interest in English and Chemistry. Alt hear gli new to South Side, he's a member of the Basketball Team. A stxtrts enthusiast. Bichard goes for handball, ping-pong, bowling, and boxing. College is his goal. SHIRLEY RICHARDSON Shirley Ls a serious, socially con-scions young lady icith a wide range of musical interests: two favorites are The J8J2 Overture” and Ahmad Jamal arrangements. Mickey's” eye is on a business administration career. Memberships include N.A.A.C.P., Jr. Red Cross, and Hospitality Club. She loves U. S. History. World History. THOMAS ROMEO Thomas' scientific interest can be seen in his liking for Chemistry, activity on the Chem Staff, and plans to attend Newark College of Engineering. He relaxes bu bowling, listening to jazz and rock V roll. His TV “Oscars” go to Alfred Hitchcock Presents” and “The Untouchables.” MYRA ROSS MADELINE LORRAINE ROYAL ”Maddic’’ uw io fun singing in Mixed Chorus and Senior Cirls' Glee Club, Minting, and writing jtoctnj. Activities have included OtHimlst Staff, Y.W.C.A., The Conservatives, and Dramatics Club. She adores shrimp and rice. History, English, and Latin are favored subjects. She intends to be a teacher of history. Mike’s inherited love of medicine is shown by service in Beth Israel Junior Volunteers and by her plans to attend the School of Nursing of Rutgers University. She’s a familiar sight in Senior Band and Marching Band, a gracious hostess in Hospitality Club. See her on roller skates! BERNARD RYDZENVSKl A member of Senate, Bern holds that The early bird gets the worm. Math has been his s K’cialty at South Side; drawing, listening to records, atul dancing have been his hobbies. Cathy s Clown is the favorite tune; 77 Sunset Strip and Hawaiian Eye are his TV thrillers. ■ REGINA SAAM Reg wants to become a beautician; likes mathematical subjects and Machine Operations. Jr. Red Cross and Service Club have benefited from her membership. Hobbies are dancing and cook-fnjj. Athletically she favors soccer, football, and bowling. My Hero is the musical swoon-tune. JOAN SALTIS History and Shorthand are objects Joannie enthuses aboyt. Her post-high-school plans are to be a secretary. Horseback riding is Joan’s energetic hobby; for listening she prefers rock ’n roll and blues. TV top shows are Dick Clark” and The Untouchables. JOSE SANCHEZ CO Patrol and Mixed Chorus are Joey’s school activities. A member of Conservatives, he likes all kinds of music, long-hair and jazz; lists baseball, basketball, swimming, and football as sport: favorites. His liking for accounting leads him to plan attendance at a business school. 54 CLOKIA SCOTT BEN SCOTT Favorite my inn: “Have no fear; Ben is hereHe is. too—on the following teams: baseball, football, indoor track (captain), and outdoor track. He belongs also to the 3A Club, Chess Club, and The Conservatives. Physics intrigues him in school; jazz and rock V roll in his spare time. Whether as a member of Jr. Red Cross, a singer in the Young People’s Choir, or an aid in the English Office, “Scottie” lives up to her motto, Practice makes per-feet.” Sewing and cooking arc her domestic hobbies. The profession of nursing is her long-range goal. BEVERLY SCROGGINS “Tell it like It is,” advises Shorty.” As she tells it, her favorites at South Side have been English and typing, together with work in Service Club. Music and TV are her recreations. She loves rock V roll and jazz. For her “Nobody Loves Me Like You” is the most. MARLENE SELPH Nursing school it the goal Stuff” has set for herself. She belongs to Rompcrettes. avers a love for jazz, especially Winds” and Darling I Ia)ve You So.” A fan of the football and track squads, Marlene dotes on humorous and action TV shoivs, hamburgers and hot dogs. LAURA MAE SHEPPARD Hi Doll” is Laura’s happy greeting. Optimist Staff member, cheerleader, and softball devotee, Chubby” claims as her favorite food everything edible.” Her success in geometru, algebra, Spanish, and French promises scholastic success in nursing school. For relaxation, she favors TV, sports, movies, and all types of music. HADREN SIMMONS Hadrens a fast singer. Explanation: he runs on Indoor- and Outdoor Track Teams■ sings in Madrigals, Mixed Chorus, Bous’ Glee Club, All-State Chorus, nis church choir, and “The Dau-vhines. History, Spanish, English, and Gym are top subjects. He has that Air Force gleam in his eyes. 55 BOOKER SIMPSON Speak softly and carry a big stick Is Book’s’’ favorite quotation. But. as an athlete on Soccer, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track Teams, a singer in The Dauphines, and a member of Safety Squud, he has little time for speaking. He has a date with the Air Force. ELIZABETH STEED Rock V roll, spirituals, jazz, and Latin-American music all delight Liz. She sings in her church’s young people’s choir, sews in her spare time. Baseball is the top spectator sport. Let me teH you is a much-used expression. Her goal is secretarial work. MARY ELIZABETH SMITH One of our newer students, Mary aims for a career in office work. She enjoys Spanish Club, dancing, and listening to rock ‘n roll. She tells us that English is her choice subject, Gunsmoke the preferred TV show, and Pearl Bailey the singer of singers. MARJORIE SIMPSON Margie’s one of South Side’s vivacious cheerleaders and a singer in Mixed Chorus and Senior Girls’ Glee Club. After graduation, she expects to use her favorite stibject, ty tewriting, as a profession. Leisure moments are given to dancing, music, sports, and television. What’s to it? she asks. GEORGE SNVINTON George sings in the St. James Young People’s Choir, Boys’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and the Madrigals. He belongs to the St. James Youth Council. The Deacon taints and sculptures as hobbies. Rock ‘n’ roll, topular, and classical music all please him. A sports fan, too. DELORIS STEVENSON For Lolo typewriting and machine operations have been fascinating subjects, suggesting a career as IBM operator. Sewing and drawing are interesting hobbies. Sure, sure, says she, when asked if she likes music. Other enthusiasms are football and Sidney Poitier. 56 SANDRA TALBOT A future IBM operator or labora-tory technician. Sandra has had a busy South Side career: alternate senator, member of class executive committee. Optimist staff. Conservatives, and Jr. Red Cross. She’s a loyal cheerleader, loves to sew. play basketball, listen to all types of muiic, depending on wnat mood I am in. JANET TALIAFERRO “T.J.” lifts her voice in Mixed Chorus and Girls’ Glee Club at South Side aiul in her church choir. A member of Jiveettes, she loves l at in-American rhythms, lists Dance Mania as her musical favorite. She hopes to attend Girls’ Vocational Tech, to become a seamstress. VERNON TAYLOR “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do,” admonishes Vernon A fan of Frank Sinatra and Sandra Dee. he favors love ballads, popular tunes, and rock V roll. He says writing and thinking are his hobbies, but finds time to enjoy baseball and football. President of Optimist. ODESSA THOMAS English and Economic Geography head Odessa's classroom favorites. She loves to sing and dance, enjoys spirituals, jazz, and rock V roll. A serious church member, she expects to be a nurse or secretary after graduation. Watching wrestling and basketball delights her. JOHN TEFFENHART ”Teff” expects to head for an engineering college after a busy South Side career as member of National Honor Society. Safety Squad, class executive committee, and player on the Soccer and Baseball Teams. Among movie stars he favors John Wayne and Kim Novak. 57 JOSEPH THREET Joe joined us in his senior year and quickly found tnanu friends at South Side. Fishings his prime hobby; Geography and History are top subjects. A follower of football and track, he watches TV and movies. Present plans are to become a mortician. ROBERT TUCKER Friar Tuck sings in his church choir and plays on the South Side Baseball Team. Drawing and the mathematical subjects have interested him in school. Georgia on My Mind’’ is his favorite song; baseball, football, and basketball are his favorite sports. CORDEALIA TINDELL Fqt Dice business school beckons. At South Side she’s been a senator, member of Service Club. F.B.L.A., Spanish Club, and Garden Club. Church activities, including choir, vie with sports for her leisure time. History, English and Health have been top subjects; basketball, swimming, top sjyorts. WINSTON TOMLINSON Coin collecting and piny f onp are hobbies of Sonny. Hcs been a member of the Soccer Team and a fan of baseball. Musical taste is for rock V roll, with Sixteen Reasons as his top tune. Winston likes algebra and English, TV, and movies. SAUNDRA TURNER Student Banker, member of Glee Club, Girls' Baseball Team, Romperettes, and Conservatives, Sandy loves to listen to jazz vocalists, lists Doris Day as her favorite. She’s been class chairman of entertainment committee ami a keen student of tales, sewing. and cooking. Saundra plans to be an IBM operator. JOHN TYLER Though sage and serious in manner, John w known by the nickname of Junior. Track and football are his top s wris; he runs on the outdoor track squad. Membership in Mixed Chorus and Senior Band shows his musical bent. For relaxation: rock V roll. 58 DOROTHY UNDERWOOD An admirer of Hugh O’Brien atul Clint Walker, Doggie” belongs to the Holt Wonder Fan Club Jackie Wilson Fan Club, and Until'd Club. Near the record player Dorothy might be enjoying her favorite, song, Ooh Poo Pah Doo She’s joined a singing group outside of school. To be a clerk is her ambition. GABOR VARADI Gaby” has set his sights on medical school In preparation, he’s concentrated on Biology atul Physics. An ace of the Projection Staff, he gets outdoor exercise playing on the Soccer Team. His musical taste runs to Chopin and Beethoven, with Moonlight Sonata” a special favorite. LORRAINE VAUGHN Cool enough.” Veep of both F.B.L.A. atul Svanish Club. Lorraine is an avid rock V roll fan. a member of the Girls’ Softball Team, and a follower of the football atul basketball squads. Her hobby is reading; her ambitious dream is to become a social worker. LORETTA VAUGHN 3-A Vice-President, member of National Honor Society, worker in Jr. Bed Cross, Modern Miss Club, F.B.L.A., ,and Optimist Staff, Loretta has been a serious and busy student. She likes History and English, expects to become either a teacher or social worker. “How about that! MYRNA LUZ VELEZ President of Spanish Club Mynui has served her fellow students as a member of Library Staff and singer in Girls’ Glee Club. Altove all studies she ranks Biology and Music. Beading's her prime hobby. but she has some interest in Bicky Nelson. Future job: beautician. JOYCE VITO A future business machine otter-ator, Jo” has espeeiall{ enjoyed typing, bookkeeping, and histon . A member of Jr. Bed Cross, she likes dancing, reading, kickball, and rock V roll. As a fan of American Bandstand, Jot ce thrills to Swinging in School. Empti kettles make the most noise, ’ says she. 39 V PAULETTE WARD “You can make it if you try, opines “Paulc. Member of Optimist Staff, she’s served on her class executive committee, belonged to X.A.A.C.P. and Conservatives. Reading, jazz, and seuing fill in leisure hours. History and English are prime subjects. Business school next. BARBARA WIGGINS President of'Conservatives, Vice-President of Vestavarians, Bahs is also a twirier, player on Girls’ Softlrall Team, and a sincer in Mixed Chorus and Madrigals. Steno and Typing prepare her for career as IBM machine, operator. Don’t let the sun catch you crying, sings she. I ANNIE MARY WARE Tor Mae the Question ist What arc you doing today?’’ Well, today she's a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, enthusiastic for history, TV, Itaseball, wrestling, and movies. Susan Hayworth is her particular star. After graduation she expects to study nursing. RAYNORA WIGGINS Junior leaguer and member of Senior Girls' Glee Club, Ray” hopes to attend a business school after graduation. She likes all types of music, but swoons to Hello, Young Lovers. Sewing and reading are sj)arr-time activities; English and Record Keeping the preferred subjects. JAMES WATKINS “Let me clue you’’ says Jim ” A future mechanical engineer, he's worked on Stage Crew, been a top student in Geometry, Trig, Physics, and Chemistry. Rowling and skating are sports he participates in; baseball’s the game to watch. Tonight, Tonight” is the song for him. MIRIAM WILHELM 7 have toon trophies and medals for expert swimming, writes Miriam. ‘7 have won auanls for dancing, too, she adds. Naturally, her goal is to become a teacher of physical education, with Panzer College for her training. For quiet relaxation she watches Batul StamT’ on TV. 60 HOLLY WILSON Service Club regular, Holly may often be found at the Hillside P.A.L. or the Twin City Skating Rink. A future model, she lists history, geography, and typing as her best subjects. Favored in TV shows are Hawaiian Eye. The Alaskans. and The UntouchablesShe's a Cagney fan. TAMES WILLIAMS Bo-Bn. a new South-Sider. expects to become a bookkeeper. Baseball's his hobby; he belongs to the Charlton St. Raiders Baseball Team. Chain Cang is the musical favorite. James' TV listening habits are serious: political programs, information shows, and drama. Broderick Crawford's his star. I ■ i I SANDRA WRIGHT Sissic expects to study secretarial work at Drake College. Skating, sewing, and playing jazz albums delight her. She’s sung in Jr. Girls’ Glee Club and In her church choir. Spectator sports are baseball and football. Serve her French fries, shrimps, and cole slaw. RALPH WITCHER A future student of Newark Tech, Ralph answers to the nickname of Junky Shirt. He loves music, sings in Boys’ Glee Club and Mixed Chorus, and enjoys listening to jazz. One Never Knows is his top tune. Athletic favorites are track and basketball. LILLIAN YEE Petite and pretty Lillian spetids much time skating and swimming. but her favorite sport is baset all. Dancing and sewing get her vote for most liked school subjects. She II dance rock n roll or jazz. Lillian is undecided about her future, but knows what actor she prefers—Tony Curtis. CAROL WITTMANN To be a secretary is the goal of Red. Secretary of her 3A class, she’s a member of F.B.L.A., a devotee of Typewriting and Stenography. She enjoys collecting records, bowling, and softball. Songs close to her heart are Mr. Lonely and Let’s Start It Over Again. 61 BERNARD ZUCKER ■ “Zekt found that physical education teas his favorite subject, for he loves all kinds of sjxtrts, though nolf is the prime hobby. Musical delights are calypso, popular songs, anti rock V roll. TV's Alfred Hitchcock Presents’‘ and “Twilight Zone’’ have a fan in Bernard. 62 Mrs. Shut pel and The Sutionul Honor Society. mm William Singleton, Karl Johnson, John Yates, William Breitenhach SWIMMING TEAM with Mr. Lipari Giordano, Reeves, Hutchins. 65 Rasbury, Simpkins, Wright, Chisone, Mr. DcUny, Werner, Diwjs. BridKeforth. BASKETBALL TEAM First row: Cook, R. Fridy, Collins, Brown, levins, Scott, Simmons. Williams, Hughes. Second row: Rankin. J. Fridy. Stokes, Tames, Crowley, Edwards, Head. Clanton. McDowell. Snead, Rogers, Jennings, Shipley. 'Hurd row: Jefferson. Daniels, King. Armstrong, Reeves, Bradley, Davis. INDOOR TRACK TEAM Action on the Baseball Diamond Captain Martin Werner Coach Brovaco and Mr. Blaustein I’ Tense Moment in the Dugout Mr. Holland, Coach Brovaco, and Injured Foeman. J 4 SNAPSHOTS Nate Martin and William Carrington mmmm •% ‘- 73 COACH L1PARI AND THE SOCCER TEAM Kneeling: Anthony Jackson. Ronald Jones. James Townes. John PUcko, Louis Gully, Flakewood Tucker. Edward Bolden, Martin Werner. Captain; Richard Ellington, Manager. Standing: Eric Gibbons, Don Kondroski, Ezra Timmons. Gabor Varadi, Robert Rankin. Allen Lebo, Richard Jameison, Wilbur Coeyman, Martin Zaprauskis, Richard Richkowski, Winson Tomlinson. George Swin-ton, Lester Wilson. 74 SENIORS ON SOCCER TEAM Kneeling: Rankin. Varadi, Korman. Gully. Standing: Kondroski. Tomlinson. Jameison, Zaprauskis. Werner, Swinton. The Team, with Coaches Blaustein, Brovaco, and Mr. Holland. Kneeling: Ralph Hughes, Roger Armstrong, Jerome Austin. Vernon Clanton, Alfred James. Standing: Charles Middleton, Lloyd Marshal, Booker Jefferson. LeRoy Bradley. CROSS COUNTRY Coaches Delany and Brovaco Booker Jefferson and Ralph Hughes The Yellowjackets Set the Pace. Weiler, Capezerra, Merwin, Berman, Metchnik, Taylor, Gerber, Werner, and Heed were There. Impromptu Swing Session Dr. Ziegler, Dr. Salerno, atul Mr. Salerno Go Hawaiian. Mrs. Ringel, Mr. Landolphi, and Mrs. McCormick Enjoy Refreshments. 79 The YeUowjackets Dance Band Miss Schneider and Boys’ Glee Club The Mixed Chows THE OPTIMIST Mrs. Curtis and ADVERTISING STAFF. Kathalccn Burke. Judith Cotton THE STAFF President: Vernon E. 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