Washington High School - Cache Yearbook (Washington, NJ)

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I KARL GORDON Boom! Boom! Boom! and a hoy diddlo diddle. That's Karl Gordon on his big bass fiddle. General Agricultural Course Karl is musically inclined, he plays in the school band and orchestra, and also in his brother’s popular orchestra. Karl doesn't know what he will do. but we think he will probably develop his talent for jazz und become famous playing in a well-known swing band. Band r. II. III. IV; Orchestra II. III. IV; Manager Jay Vces III ; Manager Varsity IV ; Builders' Club III : Basketball W” ; Yearbook Advertising Committee IV ; Glee Club II. IV ; Manager Tennis III; 6 inch W” ; Boys' Night II. III. IV; Field Day I. II. Ill; F. F. A. III. IV; Science Club III. OLGA ERNA GRABNER “Ernie” To her extent of knowledge there is no end. In a book she can always find a friend.” Commercial Course Ernie is one of the most brilliant members of our class. She appears rather quiet, but we who know her best, have found she is different. She played the part of the comical old maid in the Junior Play, and was a roaring success. She was not far behind as Minnie in Second Fiddle . Since she is so dependable. Ernie should make good in clerical or secretarial work. Glee Club I. II. Ill: Knitting Club II; Soccer III. IV; Treasurer I. Arista I. II. III. IV ; Perfect Attendance I. II. Ill ; Class Play III. IV ; Operetta I. Ill ; Assembly Program IV; Stamp Club IV. ELINOR PRESTON GIUEST “E” Even though Elinor's the best in the class. She can. if she wants, be a very gay lass. College Preparatory Course Besides being one of our brightest pupils, Elinor is well liked by everyone. E is preparing to go to college to study journalism. She is off to a good start by ucting as Editor of the Blue Streak” as well as of Cache . But as all work and no play would make E” a dull girl, she offsets this by playing the ingenue in class plays. Orchestra I. II. III. IV : Numerals :19 III ; Class Play III, IV ; Play Day II ; President Stamp Club IV ; Editor Blue Streak IV ; Arista 1. II. Ill : Field Day I. II. Ill : Girls' Night I. II ; Ushers’ Club IV; Chess Club III : Yearbook Advertising Committee IV ; Yearbook Editorial Staff IV. WILLARD NELSON HACKETT “Spooks” ‘Spooks’ is filled to the brim with knowledge. Soon we will find him teaching in college. General Course Doc is the little boy of the class stretching to a mere six feet, four inches, in his stocking feet. However, his brain functions rather well in spite of his high altitude. Willard is also well-known for his small lunches and the tempting pieces of homemade cake which they contain. Conservation is his future interest and we’re sure success will be his. Assembly Play I ; Boys’ Night II. Ill : Arista II. III. IV ; Science Club II. Ill ; Field Day I. II. III. Twenty-five

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CACHE WAYNE WESTON DUCKWORTH “Ducky” “ ‘The Bronco's a flying man.' says he. The closest he'll get to the sky is up in a tree.” General Course Ducky is one of the rugged-individual type, mountaineer-style beard and all. However, when the stubble is removed we find quite u handsome lad beneath. Flying has always fascinated him and his one big ambition is some day to become an aviator. We’re sure if he keeps plugging long enough he’ll be sitting behind a joy stick. Football III. IV: Varsity Club IV : Agriculture III : Boys' Night I. II. III. IV: Field Day I. II. ROY DURYEA “Duryea fella” “Today it’s a farmer lad we see. Tomorrow a ‘wood butcher’ he shall be.” General Course Roy hails from the big city of Changewater. when he works on his father’s farm. His greatest interest has been athletics. When warm weather rolls around his hitting ability in softball has been appreciated by many a gym team. Roy some day hopes to be a carpenter. We are sure with a saw and hammer he will reach his goal. Boys’ Night I. II. IV; Builders’ Club II: Hobby Club I. BEN ELDREDGE FORD “Ben” “Here’s Washington High’s number one woman-hater. But he’s destined to be hooked, sooner or later.” College Preparatory Course This year Ben captained the Blue Streak grapplers. Ben has been very active in athletics and a great outdoor boy. Recently. In-rated the front page for his prowess in hunting a la Indian method, (bow and arrow). Physical education is his main interest and he hopes some day to become an instructor. Ben has a great start, and we are sure his hope will become a reality. Track I. Ill; Field Day. I. II. Ill: Boys’ Night I. II. III. IV: Wrestling II. III. IV : Football II. III. IV : Varsity Club IV ; Varsity Club Council IV ; “W” III. IV : Science Club III : Photography Club III ; French Club IV : Mathematics Club III. WALTER RAYMOND FRITTS “Walt” ” ‘Walt’s chief hobby is to clown. Upon no one does he frown.” General Commercial Course Walt” is a happy-go-lucky sort of fellow and is never at a loss to have something to say or to make people laugh. He provided a good part of the humor as one of the crooks in the Junior play. Walter is Manager of our Yearbook and part of its success is the result of his hard work and initiative. Traffic Club I; Builders’ Club I. II; Assistant Track Manager II. Manager III ; Football II : Numerals II ; Letter III ; Varsity Club IV : Yearbwik Manager IV ; Blue Streak Staff IV: Typing Committee IV; Class Play III. IV: Boys’ Night I. II. III. IV : Field Day I. II. Ill : Assembly Program IV. Twenty-fou r

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CACHE ELLEN ZITA HARPER “To Ellen, we wish the reward. Of all the success that life will afford.’ General Course At school Ellen is quiet and very studious. She was seen mostly in the library helping Mrs. Bowers. Ellen does needlework in her spare time and she has made quite a collection of it. We are all sure Ellen will realize her ambition to become a r M d nurse. Library Club II. III. IV; Home Arts Club II. Ill; Arista Club III ; President of Library Club IV ; Play Day I, II. Ill ; Assembly Program II; Girls' Night I, II; Numerals III; Outdoor Club I. JOHN WILLIAM HAVENS “John is a feller who is hard to understand. But in the field of art we’ll give him a bund.” Commercial Course John is quite a man-about-town. You can see him most any time speeding through town in his little Ford. He possesses a fine sense of humor which makes him a popular classmate. He’s been taking a correspondence course in radio engineering. Here’s hoping he lands a good job through the mail. Boys’ Night I; Wrestling II; Class Play HI; Blue Streak III. IV; Glee Club IV; Field Day I. Ill; Chess Club III. JOHN HENRY HOFFMEISTER “Iloffy” “He does n thing and does it well. There is no doubt John will excel.’ Commercial Course “Hoffy” is very ambitious, and has proved himself a great asset to the Commercial Department of W. H. S. and to the staff of the “Blue Streak”. John is light-hearted, yet takes a serious interest in his school work, and always finds time to earn some money on the side. John's one desire is to be an accountant, and we sincerely hope he reaches his goal. Builders’ Club III ; Boys’ Night I. II. IV ; Blue Streak Staff IV; Typing Committee IV ; Field Day I. II. Ill; Assembly Plays II. IV. GLORIA RUSH KENNY “Glo” “A pretty maid, demure, petite A smile that’s saucy and hard to beat. Commercial Course Gloria is a new member of our class this year. She hails from Summit. She is a quiet girl but has grown very popular with her classmates in a short time. She wants to be a telephone operator and after her experience in the Office Practice Class, we’re sure she’ll succeed. Summit High School Dramatic Club I; Field Day I. II. III. W. H. S. Yearbook Typing Committee IV; Glee Club IV; Prompter for Class Play IV. Twenty-six