Washington High School - Cache Yearbook (Washington, NJ)

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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

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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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CACHE ALETHEA VIVIAN MAGINNIS “Lete” Alethea has blue eyes and brown hair. A winning smile and never a care.” Commercial Course Maginnis has been very active in the field of sports, having been cheerleader in her senior year. She also filled the position of forward on the basketball team in an outstanding manner. Any noon hour she may be found either playing basketball or dancing, and displaying that cheerful grin. After graduating “Lete” would like to secure a position in an office. This is a worthy ambition in which we wish her success. Outdoor Club I. II. III. IV; Ushers Club I: Field Day I. II. Ill; Play Day II; Basketball Rally II; Builders Club II; Girls' Night IV ; Cheerleader IV ; Yearbook Typing Committee IV; Science Club II; Numerals for Athletics II; W III; Assembly Program I. IV; Banquet Club III. IV; Vice President Home Economics Club III: Blue Streak Staff IV : Punctuality I. II. Ill ; Varsity Club Councillor IV; Class Play IV. FRANK MANGIACOTTI “F” “Frank isn’t a homework fan. But in sports, he’s always on hand.” General Course Frank’s main interests in school have been in the field of sports. He is one of the football heroes of our class, and had the honor of being captain in his senior year. “F” is always a pal when needed. Many a friend has he won by his good naturedness. and willingness to do another person a good turn. Football I. II. IV; Captain J. V. Busketball I. II : Varsity Club I. II. III. IV; Captain Football IV; Trainer III; Varsity Minstrel I; Boys’ Night I. II. III. IV; Basketball I. II. III. IV; Track I. II; Builders Club I. II. III. IV; Field Day I. II. Ill : Interclass Baseball I. MARGARET ELIZABETH MATTHEWS “Peg;” “When ’Peg’ shows her dimples in such a fine way. It’s enough to chase anyone’s gloom away. General Course One hardly ever sees Peg” without a smile on her face. She is usually always laughing about something, but that does not stop her from making good grades in Chemistry- “Peg’s” only ambition, it seems, is to be a housewife and we’re sure she’ll make a good one. Arista I. II. Ill; Fashion Show I; Outdoor Club I; Senior Play 37. lois jane McDonough “Her originality is hard to surpass. That’s why Lois Is a well-liked lass.” General Course Lois came from West Orange in her junior year to join our class. She soon won her place umong us. She has worked hard as a business manager of the Blue Streak which contributed appreciably to its success. Her ambition is to be a buyer in a department store and we are sure Lois has the ability to realize her ambition. West Orange High School: Glee Club II ; Sport Club II ; Science Club II ; Banquet Club II ; Basketball II. W H S Banquet Club III ; Ushers’ Club IV ; Glee Club IV ; Outdoor Club III: Field Day III; Blue Streak IV; Dance Committee III; Ticket Committee III ; Class Play IV. Twenty-eight