Verona High School - Shadows Yearbook (Verona, NJ)

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SERVICE MEN From out of the Senior Class graduating this Spring, eight boys have already graduated so that they might enter the Armed Forces. Our Shadows would definitely not be complete this year without our paying tribute .to these fighting men of Uncle Sam's Army and Navy. 9 . Ronald Bersworth is now a Private in the Air Corps, and is stationed at C-reensboro, North Carolina. While he attended high school he was one of the boys who received letters for being on our soccer team. Raymond Farley has been added to the ranks of the 90th Mountain lnfantry, as a Private at Camp Hale, Paudo, Colorado. When Ray was in his junior year he received well-deserved let- ters for participating on our football and baseball teams. Private Roland johnson was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, but is now overseas. ln his Sophomore year one of his outstanding jobs was manager of the football team which he did very successfully. Arthur james McNeil is serving as an Apprentice Seaman and is stationed at the United States Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island. While attending high school he took part in our football team, track team, and Clee Club. William Spohn enlisted in the Navy in his Senior Year and is now a Fireman Second Class at the United States Naval Training Station, Hotel Somerset, Boston, Massachusetts. Allan Tucci, a private first class, is stationed at Fresno, Cal- ifornia. He was well-known for his ability to play soccer, and received letters for both soccer and baseball. Donald Waterman, whom we all know, is a private in the Army at North Cam Hood, Texas. We all probably saw him helping Mrs. Wood in the cafeteria during the years he attended V.H.S. Private William Wolff of the Field Artillery who is serving overseas was better known as the manager of our soccer team in his junior year. He was one of the most outstanding mile run- ners on our track team. He showed more of his ability by taking part in the Camera Club. C Allan Tucci Ronald Bersworth Arthur McNeil William Wolf William Spohn NOT SHOWN Roland johnson Raymond Farley Donald Waterman 025

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.C T, ,W K, X-?:. ,.v,-T, 1. f -v V- -Hfmnvwgwim-Alf -if-IVX,-f ir 1 ,f, , -- - FRANK WRIGHT Pancho Weakness: Glen Ridge blondes, Usually seen: Gazing around class- es. Secret ambition: To be a Navy doctor. Noted for: Plaid shoe laces and sharp ties. Football lll, lVg Band, Orchestra l - IV: Track I - lVg Locker Room V Patrol lllg Camera Club ll, lllg Intramurals. A MARIORIE WILKIN Margie Weakness: Dean of Boys. Usually seen: Watching the lunch line. Secret ambition: To be a mathe- matical genius. Noted for: Silly grin and vacant stare. Cafeteria Patrol lVg Dramatic Club lll, IV. 551 1 240 if-U V, in-,L ,+A . Q.. dagggn.. ,.,.,..,A,,. ,,.. Aman!.L.---as-n-x-ha-4.4-V-Af-A---A H+-4'

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY -Mow, 4 1.4 .f3'ff'. ' ' vt si! ii f' - in Q Z Z L... M6 0 ,' SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President .............................................,.... john Warner Vice-President ..... ............. D oris Lelong Secretary and Treasurer ...... Rose Marie Timken As we look into our crystal ball of mem- ory, we can clearly see a bright September day in l94O when the class of '44 first entered the portals of Verona High School. Very significant was that sunny day for it was an indication of the beautiful memories they as seniors can now take with them as they follow the paths of future life, The usual confusion accompanied this class's arrival but within a few weeks they were all quite used to life as freshmen and managed to make a name for themselves as a versatile and well-rounded class. To lead them in their activities they elected john Warner as presidentg Clarence Thyren, vice-president, and jean Bruso, secretary-treasurer. With the coming of the new year, whis- pers circulated that the freshmen were plan- ning a super-special dance to be given March fourteenth under the title of the Star Dust Dip. An able decorating committee and an ambitious advertising committee helped to make this one of the best dances of the year and a grand time was had by all. There was hardly an organization or club which did not benefit from the talents and aid of this class. There was a large delegation of freshmen in both the Glee Clubs and the Band and Orchestra. Those more literally in- clined found their places in Shadows and White Hornet. The Class of '44 won new laurels when one of its illustrious members, 260 namely Mary Ellen Tompson, was given a role in the annual school production. The boys of the class turned to the athletic field to prove their worth to the school. Among these were Glenn Knowles, joe Fear and Ronald Bers- worth. These, then, are the memories which our crystal ball recalls to us. The freshman year has passed and a new and glorious morn is dawning. The Class of '44 began its second year with Mary Grace Teti, president, Glenn Knowles, vice-president, and joyce Mills as secretary-treasurer, all of whom were elected in june, I94l. As in the previous year the next matter, warranting much attention, was the class dance. Rose Marie Timken was appointed committee chairman and with the aid of the entire class did much to make the Witches Waltz a great success. Ten vivacious sophomore maidens donned their maroon and white cheerleaders' uniforms and spurred the football and basketball team on to a really splendid showing. Sophomore members of the football team included jack Howat, Bob Lazar, Wally Dix, and jimmy Courter. john Farrar, Allen Tucci and Fred lngold upheld the honor of the class in soccer and Glenn Knowles, john Warner, Chuck Bentley and Bob Howard were among the promising track stars. Fred lngold found a berth on both the varsity basketball and base- ball teams and did a fine job. Doris Lelong did much with her baton to keep the morale of our teams high.