Verona High School - Shadows Yearbook (Verona, NJ)

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The many music making sophs found their places in the Band and Orchestra and Clee Clubs. The class was again honored by having one of its members cast in the school play. This time it was jimmy Courter. The first two years have passed and there were but two more to go. Now, they were upperclassmen, respected and holders of important parts in the functions of daily school life. Barbara Bender was chosen assistant editor of Shad- ows and jacqueline Dempsey ably filled her position as Secretary of the Student Council. jimmy Courter was elected Vice-President of the Dramatic Club. The class was also well represented on the different committees and in the various clubs. Again the pep and vital- ity of the class was indicated when five of its girls were appointed as cheerleaders to en- courage the enthusiasm of the student body. In the fall, they elected Shirley Fischer, Pres- ident, Hannelore Weise, Vice-President and Bernadette Maack, Secretary-Treasurer, and under this fine leadership met frequently to discuss plans for the junior Prom to be given in june in honor of the seniors. The sports world again held much intrigue for some of the boys and they all did much to contribute to that year's athletic successes. The crystal ball's last glimpse of the juniors, shows them having a simply terrific time with the seniors at the annual prom. The diligent preparation and intense enthusiasm did much to make it a truly wonderful occasion. At long last in September, l943, the Class of '44 came into its own. Now they were seniors, seniors in a changing world. Many of their classmates found themselves on far flung battlefields throughout the world, fighting so that their children and grandchildren might enjoy the freedoms that enabled them to live and think freely as citizens of the United States of America. War clouds had brought many changes, among these a Modern Prob- lems Course for senior girls and Pre-Induction classes for senior boys. However, the seniors ably accepted their position as the leaders of Verona High School and used their varied abil- ities to the entire student body's best advan- rage. ln their last year they chose to be gov- erned by Ted Warner, Rose Marie Timken, and Doris Lelong. Barbara Bender acted as Editor of Shadows and had on her Editorial Staff such seniors as Mary Ellen Tompson, Doris Anne Hall, joyce Mills, Helen Marriott, Hannelore Weise, Mildred Finkel, jean Bruso, Mary O'Neil, Ruth Buck and jimmy Courter. Fred lngold was elected President of the Student Council, jacqueline Dempsey headed the Assembly Committee, Peggy Herter the Social Committee and Doris Lelong the Traffic Patrol. These are but a few of the offices held by the illustrious members of the Class of '44, jimmy Courter, june Porter and Peg Her- ter wereofficers of the Dramatic Club and also held important parts in the school play. Among the other seniors in the annual pro- duction were Crace Tobler, Peg Shearer, Susan Whealdon, Ruth Alice Cunningham. Marion Hochheiser did a very splendid job as Editor- in-Chief of the White Hornet and also en- tered the sectional oratorical contest of the American Legion as V.H.Sfs delegate. These are but glimpses at the busy year that con- fronted the Class of i944 as seniors. Socially they attended Broadway productions, radio programs, and numerous other activities. ln December they played host to the student body at the annual Christmas Dance. This year's was better than ever and those who gave their time and interest deserve much credit. The thanks and appreciation of the seniors for the fine Prom given for them by the Class of l943 were deep and sincere. Again, the i944 boys won athletic fame for them and their school: Fred lngold as a fine all-'round athlete, C-lenn Knowles, a great track man, jimmy Courter, Ken Lilies- trand, Frank Wright, Bob Lazar, Frank Tip- ping, johnnie Farrar, jack Howat, Chuck Bentley and innumerable others as extremely welcome additions to their respective teams. The girls lent their support in the form of five senior cheerleaders out of the entire nine and Doris Lelong, again swinging her baton. The crystal ball of memory has brought us back to the days of yesteryear when it seemed a long time before we, the Class of l944, would end our high school years, facing a world-wide struggle for liberty in which many of our former classmates are now taking part. lt is to these boys, all over the world, that we give our most sincere wishes for the very best of good fortune. And let it be known that it is our prayer that we shall be the last class of Verona High School which must graduate into a world of hatred and battle. 027

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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.

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280 Last Will and Testament We the Class ot l944, of the Henry B. Whitehorne High School, Borough of Verona, County of Essex and State of New jersey, do hereby sign, seal and deliver our last will and testament. To those who remain within the portals of V.H.S., we bequeath: lacquelineis Dempsey's mastermind, Hannelore Weise's winning ways, Mary Elizabeth Hageman's pepg john Farrar's good looks, Barbara Bender's men, loyce Mill's liltin' lyrics, Fred lngold's athletic ability, Kenneth Butt's battinessg lane Daily's terrific sense of humor, Helen Marriott's summer memoriesg Bob Hayes' Twice Told Talesng lean jungIing's luck in love, Phyllis Gerard's fashion fancies, Norma Smith's tapping toes: Mary Ellen Tompson's sweet tooth, Steve Bonta's musical versatility, Bob Howard's tune- ful tones and Glenn Knowles' way with the women. To Miss Ehrmann we leave a new joke book, to Mrs. Burton a class that really wants to work, to Marvin a trumpet and six easy lessonsg to Miss Howell someone to take jacqueline Dempsey's place and to Mr. Sampson a bigger and better senior class next year. We hereby leave to you any and all outstanding characteristics which we may have possessed, realizing that these are few and far between. In witness whereof, we have hereunto Set our hands to this last will and testament at any time of any day in the year l944 A.D. CLASS OF I944 WITNESSES: The Voice Cherry Freddie McCurgle Mr. Anthony Pistol Packin' Mama P 4