Trenton Central High School - Bobashela Yearbook (Trenton, NJ)

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f wwf v r cr, 4 ' gleam of Z4 AS SOPHOMORES: Our arrival at Trenton High School was not heralded by a flourish of trumpets. We did not notice any liveried attendants unrolling soft plush carpets before us to protect our delicate feet from the hard, cold floors. The lack of these amenities did not, however, detract from the grandeur of the occasion. As we stood on the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Chambers Street and watched, Hwith gaze of Dull Amazel' the shadowy form of the B building, many miles distant, little did we know of the toils in which we were to become entangled. As we entered the building, we were con- fronted with a maze of emblems, devices, notices, directives and signs of a very con- fusing nature. We were indeed appreciative of the kindly Service Corps and Hall Patrol, who so generously guided us to the elevator in the E building, operated by ULittle Ed. YVe suffered the tribulations of sophomores with commendable fortitude. AS JUNIORS: Once admitted into the lordly ranks of the juniors, we cast off our puerile sopho- moric air of ignorance, emerged as from a chrysalis to bask in the glory of our new- found power and visited upon the sophomores the horrible tyranny of the newly emancipated slave. As juniors we took a more active interest in the affairs of our Alma Mater, and took upon ourselves the fulfillment of our government in electing officers to guide the ship of state. We went to the polls in a high fervor of democratic feeling and, when the ballots were counted, found that we had chosen Andy Brayten- bah, President, Lucy Petrino, Vice-President, Olivia De Pastina, Secretary, and Pat Massaro, Treasurer. For our junior Dance we elected Pat Massaro and Alice Adams king and queen. Slowly but surely we were becoming a part of the school. AS SENIORS: At last--the summit is attained! We have reached the last lap of our educational journey at this institution of learning. As omnipotent and effulgent Seniors, we at last became the aristocracy of T. H. S. with unlimited powers to de-pants sophomores, set fire to buses and to commit numerous high misdemeanors. This year for the first time, we produced our own radio show, which we carried off with great success de- spite technical difficulties. This year we elected Pat Massaro, President, Lucy Pet- rino, Vice-President, Olivia De Pastina, Secretary, Andy Braytenbah, Treasurer. In February the lack of femininity in the classroom was appalling. Girls were con- spicuous by their absence, they were always elsewhere, attired in dungarees, carrying a pail of noxious paint. At last the long awaited day was at hand, our sacrifices were not in vain, Sport Nite had arrived! The magnificence of this spectacle more than made up for the weeks of girlless classrooms. We heralded the victorious Blacks with cheers of tumultuous acclaim. In keeping with our good neighbor policy, this year South America was the key- note of our Senior Prom. Pat Massaro and Olivia De Pastina were chosen Senor and Senorita. And so we pass on into the world, the better for our democratic experiences. f16l

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V MISS SARAH CHRISTIE Assistant Principal PERH.APS one of the most familiar by-lines of all Trenton High School bulletins is, They are on sale in Miss Christiels office. The Word they covers everything from tickets to class rings and pins. Few people realize What a really enormous job Miss Sarah Christie, Assistant to the Principal, undertakes when she handles all this Work. The task of bookkeeping, arranging and dispensing tickets, collecting money for any and all undertakings is one which demands special genius. An entirely different phase of her work is being the faculty sponsor for all three classes. This job includes managing graduation details, supervision of class dances, productions, and projects, and anything else Which affects the Welfare of the various groups. All proposed plans and trips of any organizftaion must Hrst receive her official sanction. VVhen in doubt about the wisdom of a ps--:Qposed drive, trip or plan, stu- dents instinctively say, Let's ask Miss Christiewg and in all these matters she has shown a Willingness to listen and fairness in her decisions. In the enormous number of friends she has made, Miss Christie may consider her- self compensated for all her Work. lil5l

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