Washington High School - Cache Yearbook (Washington, NJ)

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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

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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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19 3 9 MARY KATHERINE ELIZABETH KOCH “Dutch” “With her quiet and simple grace In our hearts she's won a place.” General Courne Mary has a dear little heart-shaped face and a pert manner which will help her along life’s way. She is always ready to take her own part and this characteristic will be an asset to her if she follows her present desire to become a nurse. We know she has the will to succeed because she has improved her leisure hours by jerking sodas. Assembly Program IV : Banquet Club II; Play Day I. II. Ill : Girls’ Night II. IV; Field Day I. II. CARL O’DELL KURFEES “Kurf” ‘Kurf swings a baton with ease. And his Jane he aims to please.’’ Commercial Course Carl was our efficient drum major in the high school band for three years. He has spent three summers at Camp Dix. where he has shown his executive ability by acting as cadet lieutenant. Upon graduating Carl plans to enter the State Police Barracks. Don’t hand out too many tickets. “Kurf” ! Drum Major I. II. Ill; Glee Club I. II. Ill : Operetta I. II ; Track 111: Numerals II; Field Day I. II. Ill; Science Club II ; Assistant Trainer for Baseball II. VIVA MAY LANNING “Veva” “ ’Veva’ has a definite aim. In this world she’ll rise to fame.” Commercial Course Veva” had the honor of being captain of the cheerleaders, and well deserved the position. She was active in all girls' sports. She showed her dramatic ability by taking one of the main leads in the Junior and Senior plays. “Veva wants to be a nurse, and with her pep she will be sure to succeed. Outdoor Club I. II. III. IV; Class Play III. IV; Cheerleader Iir. IV; Captain IV; Hocker. Soccer. Basketball I. II. III. IV; Science Club II; Assembly Program I. IV; Play Day II; Girls’ Night II. III. IV; ’31) II; “W” III; Banquet Club I. II. III. IV; Ushers’ Club I; Treasurer III; Corresponding Secretary IV; Builders’ Club II; Executive Committee III. IV ; Field Day I. II. Ill ; Punctuality I. II. Ill : Attendance I. II. Ill ; Home Economics Club III ; Blue Streak IV ; Girls’ Varsity IV ; Varsity Councillor IV. HELMUT OTTO LIEBHABER “Helm” “Many a class into laughter has he lead. By his witty remarks unexpectedly said.” General Agriculture Course Helm” is one of the Agricultural Boys, and he gets along quite well in that line. His dry humor has kept us supplied with laughter in many of our classes. After he graduates he wants to take up some form of research or engineering work, and we know he can make himself a success in this work. Science Club III; Arista I. II; F. F. A. Vice President IV; Boys’ Night I. II. III. IV ; Exchange Editor for Blue Streak IV. Twenty-seven