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h e (Indite o C e t t e r METUCHEN HIGH SCHOOL Me t uc h e n, N ew Jersey Editor-in-Chief W a lt P. R isl e r Associate Editor J e a n n e L . H errstro m Business Manager G e r t r u d e L . T y r r e l l Art B ob T h o m pso n Faculty Advisers L o u ise M . H a it sc h , Chairm an L ie b e r A n k e r V irginia E l l is IsOBEL D e F rATES G race T h u r st o n G race H arris PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS SCHOOL o r e iv o r Too many joys and sadnesses crowd the brief span of life, called youth, to remember all that has ever come to pass . How far, far, away the carefree Iau fiht er, the mad excitement, and the frantic tears of youth must seem to the aged . And it is when the full memory fades, like gay, startling chintz in constant sun, that age finds real conquest . For, those who learn to live in the gayer past are younger longer . To rekindle the spent, fast dying embers of memory means reincarnation of Life itself . And we. in the harder, discouraging days to come, when pain and struggle may become so apparent, must learn to look over pale souvenirs . to ramble through old letters, school papers, pennants . school songs . and of course, the Blue Letter . That is good for weary souls . It is medicine for the sick at heart . all those things we loved and learned to love . all those things we, in youth, dreamed of doing when we "grew up” —all just faint memories . but written here in this book and in our hearts, forever . 4 e c a o n W e know a greater way to dedicate this book to Mr. Elmo Spoerl than to use simple words. W e shall dedicate this book keeping in mind the principle that “Uncle Moe” has always taught and, we are sure, has always lived for: spirit. For if this senior class can live with one another truthful in spirit, then we have dedicated not a book, but our future, to things that “Uncle Moe” has always encouraged . No matter the theme of our work in school — we know well that we do it for educational fellowship. W e do it to create new trends of thought — true. But all of school is not reading and writing — but making friends and learning to live with people — and love them. And this spirit comes from Mr. Spoerl — he taught it for twenty-five years — and — with God s will — twenty-five years more — and in deep, reverent thanks we say to 'Uncle Moe” who has taught us how to live — God bless you. Sir 5 J 3 o a r c l op c l neat i o n MR. SHERWOOD MUNDY, PRESIDENT • TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: W ith the world in turmoil, with nations, governments, races and peoples being almost daily destroyed, perhaps forever, what message of hope can be given to those who are graduating from their sheltered school life and now ash the question, “W hat next?” It seems certain that one of the most precious advantages offered by our country today is the hope of a future, a future which reasonably may be planned for, hoped for, worked for; a future which has been irretrievably lost to millions of youths in other lands, for whom each day s mere existence is an empty success. Many of them have lost even the last vestige of hope, that hope which the poet tells us springs eternal in the human breast. For you, however, and for thousands of others like you, who will this year in our country be setting forth more fully into life, there is hope abundant, the security that comes from our country’s heritage, from a strong, free people, united to preserve its way of life for you, our youth, our country s hope. You will be the makers of our country’s future, and for you there is the oppor tunity and duty so to take your place that you may preserve for future graduates that which you have today — the hope of a future. 6 IN MEMORIAM MR. HUGH PRICE The late Hugh Price, president of the Board of Education for the past year, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He attended the Buffalo public schools, and went to the Uni versity of Buffalo. At college he received his degree for Doctor of Law, and became a mem ber of the New York Bar Association. Upon graduation, Mr. Price did public ac counting work until the W orld W ar came. He served in the United States Army, but did not go overseas. After the war, Mr. Price received employ ment with General Ceramics, where he worked until his recent death. He became active in Metuchen life, and although rather austere in appearance, he had a warm heart. During his last days, the thing he fought most for was our beautiful new addition, because he wanted all children to have the best. Few of the students knew Mr. Price, but those who did, remember him as a valuable friend. 7 J. ALMOND: Trenton State, B.S. Social Science L. ANKER: Upsala College, A.B.; New York Univ., M.A. German, English F. ARNOLD: Wesleyan College, A.B.; Rutgers Univ., F A C M.Ed.; Univ. of Wisconsin; Northwestern Univ.; Fair- mount State; Mathematics M. GRAHAM: Trinity College, B.A.; Columbia T.C., S. COOKE: Trenton State, B.S.; Rutgers Univ.; Columbia M .A. French, W orld History Univ. Librarian L. HAITSCH: Upsala College, B.A.; New York Univ. E. CROW ELL: Arnold College, B.S.P.E.; Rutgers Univ. English Physical Education G. HARRIS: Trenton State, B.S. English M. CUNLIFFE: Rutgers Univ., B.S.; Univ. of Illinois; G. HARRISON: Lafayette College, B.S.; Columbia Univ., Michigan State. English M.A.; Rutgers Univ.; New York Univ. Chemistry, I. DE FRATES: Emerson College, B.A.; Univ. of Penn- Physics syl vania; Temple Univ.; Rutgers Univ.; Penn State Univ. R. HERB: Lebanon Valley College, B.A.; Rutgers Univ., English Ed. M.; Penn State. American History E. DENNY: Ridep College, B.S. in Com. Commercial C. KILLIAN: Univ. of Dubrique, B.A.; Columbia Univ., V. ELLIS: Trenton State, B.S. General Science M.A.; Montclair State; Univ. of Wisconsin. Biology, Chemistry M. FENNESSY: Trenton State, B.S.; Middlesex County Jr. College; Rutgers Univ. Social Studies, English M. LEIS, Secretary to Mr. Spoerl P. SEITZER: Springfield College, B.P.E.; M.Ed.; New York Univ. Physical Education W. SMITH: Lafayette College, B.S.; Rutgers Univ., M.Ed. Mathematics V. SPARKES: Mansfield State, Dipl oma; Rutgers Univ., H. LAWHENCE: Trenton State, B.S. Commercial B.S.; Penn State; Lehigh Univ.; Columbia Univ. P. NIELSON: Rutgers Univ., B.S.; *CoIumbia T.C., M.A. Mathematics Science M. HILLEY-SWANK: Temple Univ.; Univ. of Pennsyl E. PLAT I : Pembroke College, Brown Univ., A.B.; Rutgers vania; Rutgers Univ. Commercial Univ. History G. THURSTON: Montclair State, B.A. Latin, English F. RICHARDS: Rutgers Univ., B.S. Social Studies A. ZABEL: Trenton State, B.S.; Rutgers Univ. English I. ROHRS: N. J. C., A.B. Social Studies I. FENNON: Fitkin Memorial Hospital, R.N.; Rutgers E. SA V ILLE : Trenton, State. B .S .: Columbia Univ. Music Univ. School Nurse G. SCHENCK: Rider College, B.C.S. Commercial DR. J. WITMER: Penn College, B.S.; Long Island Col lege Hospital, M.D. School Physician P. SCHMIDTCHEN: Rutgers Univ., B.S.; M.Ed. So ciology, Economics E. JO R L E T l E : Administration Secretary EMMA JANE BAILEY MARY ANN BJORNSEN Sarah and Dot . mousy stillness . specula picture collecting fan . honesty, the best policy tion in sports . dance-time. basketball. Basketball 4. Basketball 2; Hall Patrol 4; Footlighters 2. BETTIE BAUMAN PEGGY BOHNSACK still water runs deep . sunny tresses . half page boy patronizer . someone s companion . smile . "Alice Blue" eyes. world, here I come. Footlighters I, 2; Basketball 2, 4; Photography 4; Blue Letter 4; Footlighters I, 2, 3, 4; Photography Tumbling I, 2, 3, 4. 2. 3, 4; Hall Patrol 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom. Comm. 3; Junior Dance Comm. 3. GLENN H. BEAGLE Herculean brawn . quiet as his smile . PORTIA BOOKER ponderous perambulation . an armful of books. dreamy eyes . everyone s friend . the silence of dawn . that understanding look. GLORIA BIEN a French Indy s petiteness . palm tree stillness LEONA BOULIA . pinlike neatness . manners of Post. G. A. A. 3, 4; Footlighters 3, 4; Supreme Court 4; "there’s something about a soldier . a laugh a 1 ri-Y 3, 4; Photography 3; French 3. day . hidden fire . lunch-time stenog. Foreign Correspondence 3; G. A. A. 3; Tri-Y 2, 3, 4; Blue Letter 4. WILLIAM BIRDSALL fun in chemistry . looking at the stars . CECILY BRENNAN laugh of subtle mildness . gentle insinuations. Astronomy 3, 4; Senior Play Comm. 4; Blue Letter creative flair . for-get-me-nots . will o the 4; Student Government 4. wisp . brooklet. 10 WINIFRED CAREY WILLIAM CLAUSEN somebody’s stenog . gentle as a lamb . that shock of blondness . toothpaste ad smile reticent . ping-pong. icy cokes . fresh outdoor fun. Basketball 4; Glee Club 4. Basketball 3, 4; Golf 4. VIRGINIA COLEMAN MAY C A R V ER flirting on a blonde scale .