Verona High School - Shadows Yearbook (Verona, NJ)

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SHADOWS, June, l934 7 The engineering profession will gain one of the Senio1 s foremost athletes when Jake graduates from his dear Alma Mater. He has made quite a name for himself in the field of sports. Some of them in which he participated are: Soccer 2, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, and was captain in 4, He also took an active part in A.A. 3, 4, Glee Club 3. If the engineering profession fails, Ginsberg says he hopes to become Jack Armstrong's under- study because he likes to be sensa- tional, Remember Smoke Gets in Your Eyes . Prima. gaining this d her are: Glee Shadows 45 Operet- ta 4. Anne er when she graduates but will probably become a torch singer at the Black Cat Inn. Theme Song: Our Big Love Scene . be a concert sing- LMuch to our disappointment Ve- r na High School's male speed typist will no longer be speeding' in the typing room, as John Owen will graduate shortly. John is one of the outstanding Senior athletes. He took part in Baseball 3, 43 Basketball 49 and A.A. 2, 3. John would like to be a news- paperman on the Verona News, but he will probably end up as a taxi driver. John is ever hanging around the park. What for? Perhaps it is Petting in the Park . Who knows? Verona's ambassador to Pleas- antdale takes leave of our beloved school this year. Because of her remarkable ath- letic ability, Valeska intends to be a gym teacher, but with her great connection with Pleasantdale she may turn out to be a hotel hostess. V is well known throughout the school for her swimming and her palm beach style. During the past years Miss Jac- obsen entered into the following activities: Girls' Glee Club 1, 23 Girls' A.C. 1, 2, 3, 4g Orchestra 1. 25 Student Council lg Science Clubl 49 French Club 4, A.A. 2, 3, 4, Her theme song is, She's An All American Girl . Verona's f remost chemist grad- uates this e r. Besides this he is an acco pl ed saxophone play- er. He p sses one of the most unique ma ers of greeting known in the cou ry. A excellent de- batable to c sugge ' self in the followinggtesolved: hat Frank Lanning c n be succ sful without the inspirzftions rece' ed from Mill Davis. h . F a as the f owing to his crexitk ws aff 33 Hi-Y 3, 45 ience, u g Band 43 Or- chestra 4, Tra 'c Com. 4. Fra ke 'Young and 1 by b uslfling his teeth e ay. Sk py was respon- bl for this ,haf it. Helen will long be rem for her commercial ability. Al- though a diligent student, she found time for Girls' A.C. l, 2, 3: Girls' Glee Club 1, 2g Operetta 13 School Council 4, Chairman of Traffic Committee 4. Helen intends being a stenog- rapher but due to her experience on the Traffic Committee she is more likely to become the only woman police commissioner. Miss Bromback will make a sympa- thetic police commissioner as she understands the pains of flat feet fwith apologiesj, suffered from walking with Will. Her cry to the underworld is You're in My Power! X Jffw C,1ff

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Mi' 'rbi M SHADOWS, June, 1934 ffl' M Qi The big' political boss of V. H. S. is about to leave and seek his ca- reer in the world, Everyone knows Charlie and his achievements but we'll list them just the same: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, School Play 43 Class President 3, 4, School Coun- cil 3, 4g Pres.4g Concert 3, Busi- ness Manager of Shadows 39 Hi- Y 4, Science Club 4, Dram. Club 4 Mr. Marchant hopes some day to be called U. S. Senator Mar- chant and meanwhile he'll browse around in the detective field. He's . To you, the class of 1934, we may honestly say, We're sorry to lose you. As you leave the life of school to enter the school of life, you will face a teacher, Ex- perience, frequently kind, but Of- ten severe. We hope that your years at Verona High School have given you the pre-requisites for the course you will take-a deii- nite purpose for directing your energies, a thoughtful considera- tion of others and a sense of hu- mor. Most heartily do we wish, you success in every test. Edith M. Burton. f The Seniors' gift to women will venture forth after June 22, on the mission of finding himself an heir- ess. Stanley's swell smile and cour- teous manner helped establish his name in the Senior hall of fame. Mr. Taub indulged in the fol- lowing: President of Class 1, 2? School Council 45 Student Council 1, 2, Boys' Glee Club 2, A.A. 4: Vice-pres. class 4, School Play 2 Stan wishes to take up office work but some say he'll go to Tur- key and grab himself a harem. We'll come up and see you if you dog Stan, Have You Ever Been in Great Big Man from the Nyack High School sent to Ve- rona that great man-of-.af'fairs, John Jaqueth. When Jake wasn't catering to the ladies, he achieved the following: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Band 2, 3, 4, A.A. 2, 3, 4, Tennis 2, Hi-Y 3, 4, president 43 Editor- in-Chief of Shadows 3, Concert 39 Manager of Soccer 4, Science Club 4, French Club 4, Safety Com. 4. When John was interviewed he stated that he, intended becominga veterinarian but we suppose he'd make a much better fish peddler. John has said, I Want to Be Loved . Is this the reason for his nocturnal ventures? Blue again, and you know darn well it's you again. Which simply means Bluie will not be with us next year. Her big eyes and her continual gum chewing have won her a place in the Seniors' Hall of Fame. Gertrude has to her credit these activities: Secretary-Treasurer of class 1, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Girls' A.C. 1, 2, 3, A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 French Club 3, 4, Operetta 1, 2. Miss St. Claire contemplates becoming the world's foremost feminine lawyer. You also have a line chance of being Joan CraWford's successor for You Ought to Be In Pic- tures . , Love really '? In the oo Sch l his fell and in- 6 43 Presi: Fi 4' nance Chairman per- sonality popular with his become a business Jesse man but will probably be a farmer. When passing Room 4, one can hear him crooning, Can't You Hear Me Calling Caroline?

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,I ,4 I J! I S f 1 , ,A , 6 Jusd ,, I J ' J 4 ,f I -1 FW 1 3 I . ' ' srmoows, June, 1934 Verona High next year will havei Verona is losing its dance pro. to do without its favorite chauf-' feur. Dressel's car and his danc- ing feet have made quite a hit. When Charlie was not seen with Chucky, he was endeavoring to take part in A.A. 1, 2, 45 Soccer 3, 45 Baseball 3, 4g Basketball 3, 41 Glee Club 33 Operetta 4. Dressel intends working in the 'Pru and does that institution appreciate the fact that it is get- ting one of Verona's foremost ath- letes? Charlie states if he is not made an executive within four years, he'll become a gigolo. Charlie Had a Nickle -until Chucky came along, with the graduation of Chucky. She will long be remembered by that nice smile of hers and her dance steps. Chucky danced and smiled her way happily through the follow- ing activities: A.A. 1, 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club 1, 3, 4, Operetta 4, Con- cert 3, Miss Gleisner hasn't as yet made up her mind as to what she will be upon graduating, but if nothing else turns up she will be- come a night club dancer. While in this profession she will prob- ably be heard singing My Danc-E ing Lady . l 'A JH? fwff What have we here? Why it's Windy Bill from up on the hill- Walter Widmark. Walter isn't such a bad guy though. He has only two bad troubles and they are his blushing and women. When this filibusterer isn't bothered he has been in the fol- lowing things: Boys' Glee Club 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Play 3, 45 Op- eretta 4, and Band 3. Walter hopes to be a doctor, and a good one, too, he says. We don't know why it is, but we think a bartender'd suit his vocal talents You know, Raggin' the Scale . Gullible Tearsie-the good-na- tured lass who kept her class laughing. Tearsie has good and bad points, a good point, her fig- ure, a bad, noisiness. In her quiet moments Marion took part in: Girls' A.C. 1, 3, 45 Captain of Basketball 3, 43 Girls' Glee Club 1, 3, Librarian 1, Sha- dows Staff 3, French Club presi- dent 4, Traffic Com. 4. Miss Teare intends being a French teacher, Being Best Look- ing in her class, she ought to be a successg if not, with her looks, she could easily be a gangster's moll. She is remembered as a Beau- tiful Girl . As June Comes round the V.H.S. l Veronafs leading typist will em- Solid Geometry class prepares to graduate. Dave Purdie is the one we mean, He will leave behind him a rec- ord totally different from any oth- er. That is, he composed the en- tire Solid Geometry class. Besides this, Dave also leaves the following record: School Coun- cil 45 Orchestra 4, A.A. 3, 4g Chairman of the Safety Commit- tee 4, French Club 4. Dave is studying to be an engi- neer llut all the girls hope he will change his mind and become a movie hero. A good song for Dave is So Shy , bark upon her ship of desire, sail- ing toward her goal in the world after her graduation this June, Dorothy has been outstanding during her four years in Verona High for her clothes and idle chat- ter. In spite of her endeavors to create new styles, she was in the Girls' Glee Club for three yearsg in the Concert 33 and Operetta 4- Miss Davenport intends being a modiste but she will probably end her careir as a rich man's darling to the tune of I've Had My Last Affair .