THE CROWN Tuesday, October 13, 1964 Page Four .
I BUY SUPPORT ~1Ft COf'l ..fEf'lDERS Royals Drubbed by Leonia; . ..fPP S 0 CARDS THE ROYALS by Barry Berlin rnmu WESTERN CONFERENCE s ff I • • A • t L k GoldenBoy,GoldenGamblerorMr.Versatile-callhimwhat U erS n1Ufi8S gainS a 8fS you may but Paul Hornung spells another championship for the Vol. VII- No. 1 Ridgefield, New Jersey, Tuesday, October 13, 1964 $1.50 Yearly Green Bay Packers. Ridgefield's grid squad drew first ius, Dattalo, Doug Padla and Joe Both Luccarelli and Padla are in Hornung is back - passing, running, kicking and blocking - blood on Mountain Lakes but the Mirabella. the same room in Englewood hos and doing it like he's never been away. Royals, suffering heavily from five Eugene Luccarelli, who played a pital, and Falciola will be sleeping on a piece of plyWood for a week. Coach Vince Lombardi's top runner, Jim Taylor is still there. second half injuries, were crushed marvelous defensive game the first 33-6 by the Lakers, October 3 at half as he was in on seven tackles, Coach Costello's rebuilt Ridge Rock-Hard and fighting mad, Taylor gains more yards by sheer 48 Cabinet Members Brownstein, May Elected home. suffered a strained neck in the field Varsity was shut-out in the stomping than anyone else in the league. Defensive-offensive e n d Lou .second quarter and will be out the season's opener by Leonia, 20-0 at Halfback Tom Moore, who had his best year in 1963, averaging Dattalo blocked a Laker punt at remainder of the season. home with six Royal fumbles spell 5.0 yards and totaling 658 for 8th place in the league. the Mountain Lakes 41, picked up Also out for the season are Doug ing the difference between victory Selected By Homerooms To Head Senior, Junior Classes With Bart Starr at the helm and fine receivers like Boyd Dow the ball and galloped for a quick Padla, Dave Wilson and Dattalo. and defeat. ler, Max McGee and Ron Kramer, the Packers are a must for the touchdown, giving Ridgefield a 6-0 Padla suffered a broken vertebra Although the Royal running at Forty-eight Class cabinet mem Jay Brownstein is the Senior first division if not first place. lead. and Wilson and Dattalo sustained tack didn't amount to much, the bers were elected on September 23 Class president; William May, by RMHS homeroom members. S. 0. Card Sales This year the Detroit Lions must ran faster for Father Time is However, the Royals were un dislocations in their writing arms. passing attack was amazingly ef Junior Class president; Thomas fective. Senior cabinet members are: closing in rapidly. able to click on the ground or in Middle guard Frank Falciola Number Over 3215 Musso, Sophomore Class presi also suffered a back injury, al Considering the inexperience of Marjorie Auda, Rosemarie Ander The Lions are a solid team built around a great defense, but the air, although in the first quar S. 0. cards sold by Student dent; and Scott Boxer, Freshman ter helmsman Jack Denny pitched though he will probably play again this year's team, Ridgefield played son, 12-1; Patricia DeSimone, Class president. seven of the defenders are over 30. Vincent D'Elia, 12-2; San d y Council representatives this year for four completes to Art Korzel- this season. extremely well-organized ball and number over 325. Other Senior Class officers are However, there is still 300 pounder Roger Brown and Alex would have scored two touchdowns Kates, Donald Klein, 12-3; Linda At the Student Council meeting Lorraine Michaelsen, vice-presi Karras, probably the best defensive lineman in football. if it weren't for two costly fum Rotella, Maureen Monaco, 12-4; dent; Christine Kapiti.!la, secre David Wilson, Raymond Schott, this Thursday, cards will be taken Quarterbacks Earl Morrall, third in passing last year with 174 bles. from council members and all tary; and Michael Jacobsen, treas completions, 2,621 yards and 24 touchdowns and veteran Milt Plum AERIAL ATTACK STRONG 12-5; and Kevin Orbach, Alan urer. Bronner, 12-6. further purchases will have to be possess fantastic receivers in Gail Cogdil and Terry Barr and boast Quarterbacks Jack Denny and made from Mr. Koch. Robert Deramo will serve as of good runners in Dan Lewiis, Nick Pietrosonte and Tom vVatkins. Joe Mirabella bombarded Royal Juniors: Stephen Crociata, Ei As in past years, the value of vice-president of the Junior Class; receivers, Doug Padla, Lou Dat With the season underway, the Baltimore Colts, riding on the leen Berge, 11-1; Jack DePaola, the S. 0. card is worth more than Valerie Crowell as secretary and talo, and Bob Padla with a volley amazing wing of Johnny Unitias, who pitched for 3,481 yards and Renee DeGeorge, 11-2; Susan La the purchase price. With the an Paula Marcus as treasurer. of accurate passes to bring Ridge Morte, Dorothy FUlco, 11-3; Carol nouncement of the North Jersey In sophomore posts are Evelyn 20 touchdowns last season, is the dark horse of the Western division. field as close as Leonia's 9-yard Maina, Ann Mirabella, 11-4; Wil Boasting an upset over Green Bay and a terrific trouncing of Conference that all cards are to Merhige, vice-president; Su.san line. liam Weightman, Janet Sandman, Silver, secretary; and Robert Chicago, 52-0, Unitas and Co. may surpass Green Bay and Detroit be honored at athletic contests Denny, who also played line 11-5; Louis Cassese, Bernard Hart, they will be worth even more. ' Blauschild, treasurer. despite its comparatively weak running attack. backer, and Mirabella, who switch 11-6. Freshman officers are Carolyn As far as the championship Chicago Bears are concerned, the ed from fullback to middle line· Sophomores: Robert Becker, Tomka as vice-president; Ann Ro word is out to improve a faltering offense which could manage only backer and quarterback, hit on 11 Gary Andrews, 10-1; Karen Fitz, tondo as secretary; and Eliza.beth of 21 passes for 148 yards gained Assemblies Set a 3.4 average. Jane DeCristofaro, 10-2; Sal Gros October 16, marks the date for a Thomas as treasurer. The Bears defense, with such stalwarts as Joe Fortunato, Larry in the air. so, Loretta Hiembuch, 10-3; Mau Ends Dattalo and Doug Padla special assembly in commemora Morris and Doug Atkins, is reputed to be tops in the N.F.L. despite reen Mudrak, Carolyn Krawick, tion of "Greg Weiss Day" in hauled in over 70 yards of Denny 10-4; Douglas Padla, Judith Pas the. drubbing at the hands of Baltimore. Mirabella aerials. Ridgefield. Sunday, October 18 Work-Study Plans · · Quarterback Bill Wade has fine receivers in Mike Ditka (59 re tre, 10-5; and Christine Young, was set aside ~ Mayor John Beli FUllback Arnie Wilkens, Eugene Ronald DeMuro, 10-6. ceptions), Johnny Morris ( 47) and Rich Kreitling, obtained from Luccarelli, and halfback Art Kor of Ridgefield to honor Weiss. To Include Girls zelius combined for most of the Freshmen: Suzanne Adelman, Weiss, once !!( student of Ridge Class presidents pose for the "Crown" camera. They are (from left to right): the Cleveland Browns. Robert Burghardt, 9-1; Robert RMHS's Work Study Program, EASTERN CONFERENCE Royals ground gainage. field and currep.t!y a resident of Tom Musso, sophomore; William May, junior; Jay Brownstein, senior; and Clarke, William Christian, 9-2; the borough, was named to the Scott Boxer, freshman. in its third year, has grown to in This year the Giants have lost too many of their old boys and On the line, outstanding tackles clude nine juniors and fourteen were made by Gary Greenberg, Carolyn Ittner, Terri Kestenbaum, Sutnmer Olymptc Team which will have only an outside chance for the championship, which will be in 9-3; Gilbert McClurg, Thomas compete for the glory of the seniors and· plans to include girls the hands of Pittsburg, Cleveland or St. Louis. · Bob Padla leaps high to snare a Jack Denny pass as Lou Dattola (82) starts Ron Clements and Dave Wilson. for the 1965-1966 schedule. Wilson, converted from end to Nietsche, 9~4; Robin Ruskby, Su United States ip. Tokyo. D'Eiia Named Editor Students Elect Reps As long as Jimmy Brown remains in Cleveland, the Browns will toward a Leonia would-be tackler and Art Korzelius moves into the picture. san Schmitt, 9-5; Bnd Karen So Among the recently introduced tackle, also blocked a Leonia kick. The Physician's Club and the Vincent D'Elia has been ap Twenty-two S. C. representa have to be rated near the top. gerlind, Kenneth Wappel, 9-6. Craftsman Club are the new or positions to the program are: As illustrated by the running of pointed editor-in-chief of the tives and alternates were elected draftsmen, plant engineers and Brown, the greatest runner in football, who led the N.F.L. in Collecting dues, serving on var ganizations. Mr. Amendolara and by the R.M.H.S. student body on Lion helmsman Dave Barudin and 1964-'65 Crown, with Denise. Ma . )V~tchm.!lkers, for Boswell :Engi rushing with 1,863 yards for 5.8 yards per carry and was a valuable speedy back John Procopio, the ic:'us comh>.ittees am'. acting as an Dr. Arthur R~:se::J. are €0·-s;mnsors day as assist!mt editor. . --. . Septeube"r- Li., to assist previously advisory board to the Class Offi neers, Standard-Corrugated Caie receiver, grabbing 24 passes for 268 yards. by BARRY BERLIN tions. Royals lack a strong line, but with of the Physician's Club while Mr. elected officers Joe Potente, pres cers are some of the duties of Edwin Jaworski is the sponsor of Other staff members named Company and Broad Avenue Jew Quarterback Frank Ryan tossed 25 touchdown passes, tying Ridgefield's gridiron s q u a d, Mirabella is at home in his usual Ridgefield's potential in the air, ident; Barbara McClurg, vice these newly-elected members. the Craftsman Club. were: Susan Silver, news editor; elers, respectively. Otto Graham's record, and pitched for a total of 2,026 yards in ad weakened by the loss of experi fullback position, at middle line and on the ground, one could ex Donald Brasch, feature editor; president; Carolyn Borelli, secre "We have more people in the dition to his 224 yards of ground travel. enced personnel, is supposedly in a backer or even at quarterback. pect some bright developments. Barry Berlin, sports editor; tary, and Susan Drexler, treas program and based on the success urer. Powerful back Ernie Green and No. 1 draft choice Paul War rebuilding year; however, with Seasoned veteran Lou Dattalo STATISTICS Claudia Sammartino, copy editor; of this program, the number of Lions Royals Representing the senior home field, have shown remarkable receiving and running ability. rugged boys like Joe Mirabella and and promising sophomore Doug Ray Schott, business manager; programs in the state has grown Firstdowns ...... 13 8 New Faculty Members rooms are: Simon Borkowski, A talented, colorful team, the St. Louis Cardinals could go all Arnie Wilkens in the backfield, Padla provide Denny with two ex and Carolyn Borelli, head typist. from three last year to fifteen this plus the experienced left arm of cellent targets. Yds, gd. rushing . . 187 35 Mr. Vincent Brennan, freshman Carolyn Hess, Susan Lackovic, year. Ridgefield is still used as the the way behind 25 year old quarterback Charley Johnson, who "Jumpin" Jack Denny, one can Returning letterman Ron Cle Yds. gd. passing . . 31 148 English teacher, will serve as su Lorraine Michaelsen, Samuel Sol model and I have been called by to~sed 423 passes, hitting for 28 touchdowns, second only to Y. A. hardly term the Royals' backfield mente, and Varsity hopefuls Marty Passes att...... 7 21 Interviewed· by rCrown' pervisor for this paper. He has omon, and Louis Cassese. Alter schools to assist them in getting Tittle. weak. .. . Burns, Frank · Falciola and Ken Passes compl. . . . . 5 11 Each September brings new succeeded Mrs. Nancy O'Connell nates are Barry Berlin, Christine started. Soon we'll be able to place and the school book store at the Donohue, Donna Leidig, Russell ·Johnson's prime receivers, flanker Bobby Joe Conrad and split Coach· Costello could use 'some Hoffman b2ef-up the I:toyal de Av. dist. punts . . . 26.5 35.3 faces to the RMHS faculty and college last year. Miss Lazarou has was sponsor in previous years. two boys in the N. J. Bell Tele e11d Sonny Randle cmpbined for almost 2,000 yards and 124 recep weight on the front line. With 190 fense. the "Crown" would like to wel Muller, Kenneth Wilkens and phone Company, which is a big toured Greece and the Greek Is Leslie De Phillips. tions last season. pound Junior Gary Greenberg and Although it will be backs like come them and take this. oppor lands and plans to visit Israel and stride ahead,'' Mr. Samuel Cooper, light but quick Sal Grosso lack in Mirabella, Wilkens and Cassesse tunity to introduce them. Junior representatives include: program director, stated. Johnson also hit three other receivers - fullback Joe Childress, Egypt this summer. She is espe 'EPILOGUE' ON SALE; Valerie Crowell, Louis Dattalo, halfback Bill Triplett and closed end Jackie Smith - for a total of experience, they make up in. ag- racking up the points, it's those RMHS. Athlete's Mr. Burton Weber cially interested in antiques. gressiveness. · reliable linemen that will provide Mr. Burton Weber, boy's guid Geraldine Haubold, Barbara Mo 94 completions. Mrs. Betty Ann Buthe LIMITED PRICE $4 retti, and Michael Wolak. Junior Defensively, the Cardinals could use some help but the offense In the backfield, Tom Musso, the power and stamina that make ance counsellor, received his B.A. Mrs. Betty Ann Buthe, a resi Matthews Merit Eugene Lucarelli, Glen Kirn, and or break the offense or defense. from Roosevelt University. He is alternates are: Marie Cargill, Di is so fantastic that they must be ranked as a top contender. Summer Prosperous dent of Ridgefield, is also a new The 1965 Epilogue will go on ane De Cristofaro, Donald Grei Bob Becker, all sophs, can fill in at This year Ridgefield's spirited an undergraduate of the Univer sale Monday, October 12, at $4.00 Right behind them is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who boast one of The summer of 1964 was ex member of the typing department. ner, Paula Marcus and Patricia Semi-Finalist any· time for veterans Lou Cas grid team should run like a well sity of Illinois and received his She received her B.A. from Mont to be paid in $1.00 installments af the top offensive lines, one of the games' top runners in John Henry sesse, Art Korzelius and Dave tremely productive f o r many Sodolak. Mr. Fred J. Procopio announced oiled machine led by select stand M.A. in education at Rutger's Uni clair State Teacher's College last ter a $1.00 depasit is placed. on September 24, 1964, that senior Johnson and top quarterback Ed Brown ( 168 completions, 2,982 Buchner. R.M.H.S. athletes especially in Sophomore representatives are: outs. Who those men will be and versity. June. Mrs. Buthe enjoys sewing After October, it will be sold for Dorothea Matthews has been cited yards, 21 touchdown passes) . Mirabella and Lou "Hands" Dat wh-ether or not Ridgefield will such sports as baseball, basketball, Fred Alessi, Sandy Dorian, Glenn bowlin5 and golf. Woodworking is one of his fa and reading. By the way, she was $6.00. This will be the last time as a semi-finalist in the 1964-1965 Despite the loss of Buddy Dial, Brown still has Preston Car talo provide the Royals with two emerge as a surprise NJC con vorite hobbies and a stint in the Kirn, Eugene Luccarelli, Robert Hal Handel, who has caddied a member of the 1960 RMHS grad the Epilogue will be sold. Schramm, and Niles Welikson. Merit Scholarship competition. penter, Jim Kelly, Gary Ballman and Paul Martha as top runners. players who have the skill and th3 tender can only be determined by U. S. Army stimulated his interest uating class. Co-editons Dorothea Matthews knowledge to play numerous posi- all summer, has become a terrific Alternates include: Robert Broc To become a finalist she must Clarence Peaks, Dick Hoak, John Henry Johnson and Phil time. in travel. Mr. Weber resides in Mr. Edwin Jaworski and Lillian Schwartz, busily work participate in a second examina golfer. His score rarely exceeds Old Bridge, New Jersey with his kel, Russell D'Emidio, Loretta. King provide Steelers with a formidable backfield but the defense eighty and he can usually beat the Mr. Edwin Jaworski, new boy's ing after and during school with Heimbuch, Thomas Musso. Rob tion, be endorsed by the school, wife and daughter. though strong, lacks depth. ' person he caddies for. Some of the industrial arts teacher, is a grad their efficient staff, promise a ert Padla and Henry Tomlin. and fulfill certain scholarship re Miss Margaret Lazarou new-type yearbok with the same personalities for whom he has cad uate of the State University of Representin~ the fr~shman quirements. Miss Margaret Lazarou, business cover but a varied format. The died are Buddy Racket, Sid Allen New York at Oswego. He is an class are: Bliss B~rgmsn. William and Rocky Graziano. education teacher, is a graduate of avid sports fan and a resident of staff also promises a few surprises Costello, James Kowatch. John J. V.'s Skinned by Lions; About the only place you will the State University of New York. Ridgefield. Mr. Jaworski's inter for the 1965 Epilogue. Mirenda, and John St'l.rbaro. Schwarz, Shore, Klein She was sponsor of the Future "I hope that there will be no ever find Ray Schott on a Satur esting hobby is dealing with an Freshman alternates are Kenn~th day afternoon is at the nearest Business Leaders of America Club tiques. short-sighted individuals who will Boardman, Malcolm Cooper, Mi be disappointed come June when Speak at Assembly Shut-Out 14-0 by Mt. Lakes bowling alley. During the past Mr. Anthony Zanin chael Kandel!, Gilb~rt McClurg (((((((((((((((((~(((((( Mr. Anthony Zanin, the n3W they try in vain to secure a 1965 Donald Klein, Neil Schore, and Royal J. V.'s dropped a 26-6 de ful running game. summer he has bowled in a league rn]. Paula Pierro. Lillian Schwarz, RMHS represent and has upped his average to a SCHOOL CALENDAR history teacher, was a soccer and Epilogue for none will be avail cision to Leon:la on September 28, Against the Lakers, Ridgefield's atives to Boys', Girls' State this tremendous 180 plus. 1964- 1965 basketball player in Westchester able," Mrs. Florence Feldman, bus and were defeated 14-0 by Moun offense sparkled, gaining almost State College where he received ine
A Mid-Hall'oween Invaders Return Open For Criticism ..... e- For Second Time Nighf1 S Scene . •• fJ.\CUl'fY by PETER DeMAURO - WHh the coming of a new school year and new ideas, the On August 19 at 3 o'clock in the Crown would like the student body to realize that the paper repre A coarse scarf of greasy sooti CORi'IER morning, the British once again ness snarled around her crusted attacked America by surprise. The sents them andiswritten for their enjoyment. countenance. Like the steaming - invasion consisted of one plane brew in her pot, her eyes seethed \Ve, the Crown staff, would therefore appreciate any worth containing four individuals with with defiance behind smears of Summer Vacations Two Weddings long shaggy hair, guitars and while criticisms or interesting ideas suggested to us that will make blood rouge. An evil smirk on her drums. Yes, that's right, the this publication a better representation of RMHS. quivering lips, she stirred the Mr. James Conroy had one of Two R.M.H.S. faculty members Beatles once again have come to churning mass reeking of maggot the busiest and most active sum tied the knot during the summer. rock America, and that is just infested fish heads with a gnarled mers ever - changing diapers and Mrs. Thomas Nyire, the former what they're doing; on August 19, staff. warming bottles for the newest Miss Joan McGrath, home eco they invaded the Cow Palace in Th~ vile mixture spun around members of the family. The stork nomics teacher and Royal Service San Francisco. From there they Welcome Mr. Brennan the rim of tlle smoking pot, toss arrived on June 24th, with a bun Club sponsor, was married July 4, traveled to Las Vegas, Seattle, At ing red glazed eyeballs through dle of sugar and spice named in St. Philip the Apostle Church, lantic City, Detroit, Baltimore, \Ve, the members of the newspaper staff, wish to welcome Mr. green slime, like marbles rolling Kathleen Mary. Clifton, New Jersey. She and her and New York for a special char Vincent Brennan, the new Crown sponsor. Mr. Brennan, a graduate between strands of grass, to the Mrs Edith Van Dort went to husband then flew to Miami ity benefit that Bob Deramo and surface. Shivering with delight, Cape Hattaras this summer and Beach, Florida, for their honey of Saint Peter's College and a resident of Jersey City, enjoys theatre Susan Lackovic, the Ridgefield she cackled as a chattering die almost ended up not returning. If moon. Beatlemaniacs, attended. Both going, reading and sports in his spare time and welcomes the spon rattled across a table. Her gaunt, she had not come home earlier, Mrs. James Scarpone, formerly Bob and Sue were th~ lucky win sorship as a challenge. trembling hand, resembling the she would ha¥e been in the midst Miss Judith Spano, speech teach ners of a radio contest and free extended claw of a cat, sprinkled of Hurricane Cleo. er and sponsor of the Dramatics ticlcets to this gala event was the Under his guidance and supervision, we are sure the Crown dusty powder over herself and the Mr. Joseph Costello reverted Club, was married August 8, in St. coveted prize. Among the less for will be a tremendous success. So, we wish to say again: kettlec A mist instantly ¥eiled the back to nature on his vacation. He Nicholas Church, Palisades Park. tunate Ridgefiel"d Baatlemaniacs secluded glen as the sound of her set out in his canoe, paddle in This was followed by a honey who were not able to see our WELCOME ABOARD MR BRENNAN! rasping chuckles faded away, hand, and toured the rivers and moon in Maine and a trip through leaders are: Sandy, Don, Jay, and lakes of Maine. the New England States. myself. "California here I come" could THANK HEAVENS, well have been the theme song for Mr. Harvey Weiss. He travelled all News Bits Lack of School Spirit IT'S FRIDAY! through the Golden State viewing such cities as San Francisco, Los PSAT & SAT EXAMS STUDENT TEACHERS Dear Editor: Angeles, and Santa Barbara. Do Yon Qnalir y? NEW SHAPES Friday after school: SAT Exams are being held in Three student teachers have When I attended our first home football game, the lack of spirit Ah! The weekend is coming up. Mr. George F. Koch, our assist RMHS for the first time in the been adding something interest amazed me. Is it too much trouble to cheer for our team? The cheer Do you get up in the morning FOR 165 CARS The only thing I have for home ant principal, is a commanding of school's history on December 15. ing to the classroom teaching of eladers try their best, but they need us to help them cheer our team like Geritol wasn't invented? Do work is to prepare for a big Eng ficer in the U. S. Coast Guard Re Previously, these exams had been R.MH.S. Arlene Ferko assisted Mr. to victory. ya crawl into yer clothes and by ALAN BRONNER lish test. Oh well, I have all week serve at Fort Schuyler in the taken in Leonia High School. John Rosenmeier in general sci practically faft down the stairs? end to study for it. Guess I'll go to Bronx. He spent his two months PSAT Exams will be held on Oc ence. Maryann Gazdowicz worked JOE POTENTE until midway through his senior A girl from Long Island attended that first game and was Are ya so weak that ya can't keep Once again Detroit has per vacation this year as an instructor with Mr. Harvey Weiss in algebra formed its yearly ritual of showing the game tonight. It's for sure I'm tober 24 at 8:30 a.m in the high year. shocked by the lack of enthusiasm. No matter if the team wins, loses your face from fallin' in the oat not going to stay home and study at the Summer Reserve Training school cafeteria. Approximately 75 and plane geometry. Mr. Michael In discussing Joe's vibrant and As far as females are concerned, or draws, the boys out on the gridiron need our support. meal? When ya go to drink your off its new cars to the public. For Genter at Yorktown, Va. Killeen, who was with Mr. Smith, genial personality, the key word the person buying in the low tonight. students will participate in this he likes them all but is partial to "A gridiron fan" orange juice, do ya sometimes miss Mr. J'ohn Hesson again went to exam. taught history, All three teachers would be uniqueness. little girls with blonde hair and yer mouth and pors the stuff up priced field, there is a bigger selec Saturday morning: his second country, France, for a have now gone back to Jersey City Leadership being one of the Stu * * * * bright blue eyes. your nose? Do ya do all your last tion than ever with the all new vacation this summer. State. We wish them well in their dent Council president's strong Chevys, Fords, and Plymouths. I guess I'll go down to the park After high school he plans to at minute homework and then find and play a little football. I can But not all was bliss for all of . CUSTODIANS APPOINTED senior year. points, Joe was selected class vice tend college with political science out ya didn't click your ballpoint This year's Chevrolet Impala is study when I get back. I'll only be the teachers this summer. Mrs. * * * * president in his freshman year, as his major. A Matter of Choice open? Do ya trip over every curb offering a "fast back" for its two Nancy O'Connell was ill the last, Mr. Paul Walter has been ap class prexy in his sophomore year, gone for an hour or two. I have pointed head c u s t o dian at LIBRARY COUNCIL on the way to school while yer door and a "coke bottle" shape for plenty of time to study. ten days of summer and .she and has been active in the Student The course of study a student selects and the effort he expends all its models. The interiors are R.M.H.S. and Mr. Peter Comerio New officers for the Library Council ever since his arrival at CAROLYN BORELLI tryin' to finish that very interest couldn't participate in her favorite Council are: Dorothea Matthews, iri its pursuit become an integral part of his individual existence. ing Shakespeare play, Does your plusher than ever with a wide Five hours later: sport, swimming, Maybe next year from School 2 has replaced Mr. R.M.H.S. Henri Hourcade, now at the president; Denise Maday, vice "The meeting came to order at ice cream cone miss yer mouth cnoice of vinyl and cloth or all Think I'll watch a little televi she'll have better luck. Hope so. A former football player and Extracurricuclar activities serve to formulate a social conscious vinyl seat coverings. Engine lineup Shaler Boulevard School. pl'esident; Carol Ziegler, secre freshman basketeer; ,J o s e p h and christen yer nose? sion before supper. I wonder When you~ hear these familiar ness.and sense of responsibility in a student. This is an extension of remains the same as last year's Other custodians are: Mr. Wal tary; Bruce Schwartz, treasurer; what's going on tonight. Maybe "Nicholas Rocco" Potente thor words, it's our Student Council the pattern followed by the first years of his schooling, during which You are now a full fledged models. You can get a gas-saving ter Mankowsky, main floor; Mr. and Lorna Faraldi, historian. oughly enjoys sports, especially member. The first meeting is next I'll go to the movies. That's it I'll Stanley Heye, second floor; Mr. * * * * Secretary, Carolyn Borelli, reading a child is converted from an egocentric being into one who is able to "six" or climb the ladder to. a g
Vol. VII - No. 3 Ridgefield, New Jersey, Wednesday, December 23, 1964 $1.50 Yearly Skit and Game Seniors Announce Highlight 'Night' Royal Band Performs At Over two hundred and fifty alumni and students attended the sixth annual "Alumni Night" sponsored by the Senior Class last Play Cast Members night in the RMHS gym and cafe Annual Armory Pageant teria. The cast was announced for Opening the festivities was an December 3, 1964, the eighth annual Pageant of Bands per "You Can't Take It With You," a National' Honor Society alumni basketball team opposing formed at Teaneck Armory, featuring 18 Bergen County High three-act comedy by Moss Hart this year's Varsity squad. School Bands. and George S. Kaufman which will A panel discussion featuring The Bands participating in the program were: Saddle Brook be presented by the Senior Class Names Ten Seniors graduates answering questions High School, Bergen Catholic High School, Ridge:6eld Memorial March 5 and 6 in the RMHS audi On Dec. 9, the National Honor brought forth by the seniors, and torium. Society announced the following a skit entitled "That Was The A seemingly normal New York newly elected members: Greg Year That Was" highlighted the family with a grandfather,mother, Hanson, Carolyn Hess, Majorie entertainment portion of the pro and father portrayed by Vincent Auda, Claudia Sammartino, Sam gram which followed in the cafe D'Elia, Dorothy Jean Popp and Solomon, Kenneth Hoffman, Lor teria where refreshments were Bob Sampson, respectively, live raine Michaelsen, James Marinel served. around the corner from Columbia lo, Joe Potente, and Joyce Bien Records provided the music for University with .their daughter kowski. dancing which followed the en Ali.ce, Maureen Monaco, and a host . Requirements for election to the tertainment in the cafeteria until of other "normal" characters. National Honor Society are: a 11 p.m. Among them is a happy couple, minimum of a B over the 3 or 4 Sandy Kates as Ed and Joyce years of high school study, out Bienkowski as Essie. Rosemarie standing in the areas of Scholar Anderson as a Negro maid, and ship, Character, Service, Leader RMHS library Adds her boyfriend Joe Potente and Jeff ship. These ratings are accumu Hamburger who works with Bob lated and a final review is made Over 2i5i0 Volumes making fireworks complete this before selection. This fall over 250 volumes have• large family. been added to the RMHS library. Alice's romantic interest, Tony, These new editions range from is protrayed by Les DePhillips and XMAS PROGRAM fashions to philosophy, and fea his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby tured is the Harvard Classics, a by Mike Jacobson and Linda Vai ATTRACTS 500 collection of informative books. man. ,Almost 500 persons attended covering 'a multitude of authors The Russians, are a dancer, Ray RMHS's seventh annual Christmas and subjects. Schott, and the other a countess, program Thursday evening, De Also newly arrived are many working as a waitress, Claudia cember 17, in the auditorium. Mrs. new fiction books, included among Sammartino, and an internal rev Gertrude Silver, vocal instructor, them are Who Wants Music on Color Guard Takes Off At The Armory enue man, Jim White, finish out and Mr. William Toruka, ins.t_m Monday:?r--~"-exmting ... romance the member cast·""'- the largest in mental director, directed the pro story by Mary Stolz, and To My High School, Lodi High School, the school's history. gram. Son, the Teen-age Driver, a story Senior History Classes Paramus High School, Westwood The set to be constructed and The first part of the program in of particular interest to boys. High School. decorated by shop and art .classes cluded "The Sleep of the Christ In the science fiction depart Trace Stock Growth Our Band's program was enti under the direction of Miss Alice Child" and "Bring a Torch, Jea ment there is an interesting book tled "The World At Your Feet," Nesti, Mr. Edward Jaworski, and under the direction of William J. nette Isabella," by the Girls' titled If a Heart Rings, Answer. The stocks purchased by three Mr. Ronald Gubala. Choir; "Good King Wenceslas" Many books have also been added of Mr. Smith's four classes have Homka. and "We Wish You a Merry to the science, math, and literature not been dwelling in the realm of Close to 1,500 students took part 'Christmas Stocking' Christmas," by the Men's Chorus; departments. prosperity recently. These stocks in this Pageant of Bands. It was "Glory to God in the Highest," In addition, the library now puts include: American Motors, (alias a performance of a variety of mus Termed 'Successful' "Sleep, Holy Babe," "Amen" and out a television listing service. Putt-Putt, Inc.); Varian Electron ical talents and a show of imag the "Hallelujah Chorus," by the Each teacher receives a list of pro ics, (alias Wapid Wabbit Electron ination and originality in their Over 165 students attended the Mixed Chorus and "Cantique de iCIS) ; and Livingston Oil, (alias formations. Bands were judged for Sophomore Class dance, "The grams of special interest, covering Noel," a soprano solo by Marie such topics as history, philosophy, Sticky Stock, Inc.> . their skill and the amount of pre ·Christmas. Stocking" on Saturday Grappo. However, The Seventh Period cision used in marching. night, December 12, in the gym. science, and music. The second portion of the pro Mrs. Gertrude Traynor, head li History Corporation, has experi The proceeds are used for the More tickets were' sold before the gram was instrumental and in enced a tremendous upsurge in the furtherance of music education in dance than had been sold at any brarian, hopes that students will . eluded ''Jingle Bells Rhapsody," take every opportunitY to watch. price. per share of their stock, the participating schools. Qther dance in RMHS history. "White Christmas," "Winter Won Communications Satellie, ---· ------·- --· ------'------Page Two THE CROWN Wednesday, December 23, 1964 To The Juniors ... Observance Of Religious Holidays Apathy is defined by the dictionary as a complete lack of in terest or feeling. The people involved are completely indifferent to Christmas what is happening around them. Moreover, they don't really seem Christmas, as it is celebrated to to care. day with its caroling and gift-giv Unfortunately this word must rbe applied to the 'Junior class. ing, is. not as new to the world as Many of you students feel that you are doing your class a favor by one might think. just being a part of it. At meetings you offer no suggestions nor d6 ' Even as long ago as ancient you contribute anything but a few wisecracks. Rome and Greece, little boys and This indifference is now leading to many problems. Since girls had visions in their sleep of there is very little money in. the class treasury (because dues· hasn't toys they wanted on their favorite holiday. They were wooden pup been paid since freshman year) you Juniors face the wonderful pros pets with movable joints. pect of holding your Prom in the gym; you may be the first to have In the 12th and 13th centuries, paperback yearbooks. little tots were given rattles and But look at the other side of the picture, You: did donate all of the older girls could expect clay six dollars to the Thanksgiving drive. You are always last in charity dolls. The boys received toy horses drives, yearbook sales, S.O. sales, etc. Of course we realize that you and gifts. don't want the other classes to feel bad. That's one point in your About 1,000 AD, the first me favor; You are good losers. chanical toy appeared in Nurem burg.. It had tlle makings of a If this article has aroused any J unioi's or made you feel slightly clock. ashamed, it has served its purpose. Educational toys were beginning · Remember: A word to the wise is sufficient; a word to the to appear around 1650, when min_; ignorant goes in one ear and out the other. iature houses were introduced. Chanukah At sundown on November 29, the In .Apprecicrtion • • • Jewis.h festival of Chanukah be . The Twentieth Century has often been termed the Scientific gan. This celebration, lasting eight days, honors the triumph of the· Age because of the great strides in technology, medicine, space e;. Maccabees over tyranny. ploration and other related areas that have played a key role m About 2,100 years ago, there was developing a progressive, optimistic attitude necessary for man's great unrest in Palestine. A war eternal struggle to improve his world and discover the secrets that was in progress and the Syrians nature has jealously guarded for centuries. · . . were oppressing the Jews. A pagan The Scientific Age has also produced leaders who have gtuded Teachers Suggest Christmas Gift Ideas altar was set up .in the Hebrew the efforts of the discoverers and administered the complexities of temple and tne Jewish religion was living harmoniously with ourselves an? fellow man. . · .. Student Gifts For The Faculty ... forbidden, A man named Matta Once agaln Christmas rolls thias and his five sons raised the In order to produce a progress1ve world designed ·to better banner of revolt with these words: itself with new innovations and ideas, an excellent educational pro This year the Crown has also around with its tradition of gift giving. Did you ever think of our "Mi Ladona Elai!" CWlloever is gram for the perpetuation of America's objective was developed. asekd the teachers what they for the. Lord, follow me!"). Many would give their !Students. These faculty members as people· and n~;>t Mr. Fred Albers, a Ridgefield Board of Education member for just machines? They require gifts answered the call and tne war for· the past six years, has tirelessly exerted his ·leadersh!p ~nd talent to are a few of the replies: independence began. These are a few of the .replies: that will be enjoyed for years. make Ridgefield's educational contribution a truly s1gnificant one. Here is· a brief summary of the At first, being outnumbered by piece~" the Syrian army, they could only Recently Mr. Albers announced that he was retiring from the Mr. Brezina. "Six jujubes a gifts for some of our w~;>nderlul, Board of Education. Mrs. Feldman: "An eagle 'eye for dedicated mentors. carry on gu,errilla warfare. But as The Crown wishes him well and commends his years of serv proofreading." Mr. John Hesson needs a set of the Jewish forces increased, they ice to the community of Ridgefield and its educational system. Mr. Hesson: "A polo mallet." matched military hllir. brushes . began to fight out in the open. Un Mr. Komblit: "Everything they fro mKent of London; der the leadership of Judah Mac deserve." For our merry math teacher, Mr. cabee and his four brothers, with Mr. Leiderman: "Fewer smelly ex- Phillip Lockitt, a new Buick Elec vast courage and clever. military Varied Christmas Customs .. periments." · tra 225 Jour-door hardtop .. (Pre tactics, the Jews were able to gain brated 13 times a year - once a Mr. Lockitt: "An automatic equa ferably blue.) victory over the greatly superior It is interesting to note how forces. It was with this victozy some countries have different ways month and twice in April. tion solver." Our demure Senior Eng'lish Mrs. Mouncey: "A. mathematical that the. Jews celebrated the first of adding Christmas customs: In Holland, children place their teacher, Mrs. Emma Farrell, needs Chanukah. genie." · a new "skylark." In Ethiopia, ·Christmas is cele- wooden shoes near the fireplace Customarily, gifts are exchanged in belief that St. Nick will fill them Mr. Murphy: "A copy of Kim.'' .Mr. James Norton, Physics ~tt tl)is time and many compare with goodies. Small gifts were hid Mrs. O'Conneil: ''A red 'A' to all teacher, needs a new slinlcy tore "Whosoever shall be found observing who read the Scarlet Letter place the one that was broken last Chanukah to Christmas. It is not any such day as Christmas and the like, den in puddings and sausages. actually comparable .. to the Chris In England, a Yule log is burned properly; a red 'F' to. those who year. either by forbearing labor, feasting, or didn't.'' · .. tian holiday, but it is an equally any other way upon such account as and part of it is left unburned to Mrs. Edith Van Dort needs a. joyous occasion and thoroughly aforesaid, every such person so offend start the next year's fire as a good Mr. Smith: "A good Sharp pin to secreta,ry. deflate egos (strictly for my enJoyed by all those of the Jewish ing shall pay for each offense five shill luck charm. For Mr. John Rosenmeir, a Wilt faith. ings as a fine to the country." In Armenia, boiled spinach is honors' students)." Chamberlain or Elgin Baylor. eaten because it is believed that Mrs. 'Traynor: "A complete two And for Mr. Vincent Brennan, a Mary ate it before giving birth. page novel." new feature editor. RETRACTION Scandanavians believe that one In tlie last issue of The who receives an almond in his Crown 'there wa.s a grave pudding will be married before the Holida.y Vacation Clues By CA~OJ:,YN; BORELLI mistake made in the final next Christmas. Jayvee record, which wa.s In Poland; wafers.are exchahged The popular coat this year is the instead of gifts ant;i a bag is spread F~~JI.s. On New York • • • hooded three-quarter length coat. said to be 1-6. It actually wa.s 2-5 and could have been under the· dinner table cloth. How are you going to spend your leisure time during this Maureen Monaco's burgundy-col 3-4 if not for numerous un In Chile, the equivalent of .our ored alpaca one, trimmed in black, egg nog is monkey'S tail, a cold Christmas vacatio,n? Are. you an un::t~venturm,J.s soul willing to·· sit features silver·etched buttons. An lucky occurrences a.nd costly home without broadening your horizons, or are. you eager to dis injuries. beverage of alcohol, coffee, milk other of this color is Karen Rein and egg, . cover new places and activities to entertain and interest your cur- erstein's sporty car coat. Karen's ious mind? · coat is fastened with rope cord. · . If you belong to the latter group, .Theatre", The Manhattan Civic Fresl'lman. Cindy Pio has one in there is one easy solution. Pay Center, and numerous theatres in navy. thirty cents to board a bus and Greenwich Village. Of course, for Mary Ann Meunier's reversible '04r · QTrnwu journey to the Island of Manhat- a higher fee, you may see a first "stadium" .coat, hooded of coilrse, RIDGEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL tan. For this slight fee, you can run Bri>adway play. In any event, combines navy arid camel for. the visit one of. the greatest cities in all these theatres offerptoductions more practical look. RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY the world. Numerous places, both ranging from light •oomedy to The ·parkas and heavY car coats unusual and stimulating, are Sh~i,kesperian drama. RMHS students wear clearly indi Subscription Rate - $1.50 per year awaiting your vilsit. Contrary to cate that winter is here! Are you interested in broaden Mr. Fred Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Vincent Brennan popular belief, many of Manhat Donna. Ringelstein's discotheque tan's finest attractions may be ing your education on world sheath of green and blue .was Principal As~'t. Principal Advisor seen for a nominal fee or better events? For It nominal fee; you can triliuned with ruffles at the neck Editor-in-Chief --·------:·------______Vincent D'Elia yet, free of charge. tour the United Nations. Guides line and sleeves. Kathy Mastrogi Assistant Editor ------·------"------Denise Maday If your forte is art, you may tour from all over the world· will take ovanni topped her vivid royal blue · you on an hour-long tour of tlie News Editor ______~------______c ___ Susan Silver the Metropolitan Museum of Art skirt with a green and royal on upper Fifth Avenue, where you building speaking on the workings striped turtleneck sweater. Feature Editor.------·------~------Donald Bra~ of this WOrld. organization. If YOU Sports Editor------Barry Berlin may study the history of man rec Linda. Silletti wore. a bold ·red orded every field of the Arts - are lucky, perha,ps you will choose and white wool checked A-line Copy Editor ------Paula Marcus painting, sculpture, jewelry, and a. day wnen an assembly is in ses with a suede bow under the blou Business Manager _ ------·------Ray Schott pottery making. The Guggenheim sion. You may then remain pres son top, Head. Typist ------~- Carolyn Bc;>relli Museum, on Fifth Avenue, one of ent in t)1e visitor;s gallery and lis Simple and elegant was Barbara Typists ------'------·---~---- Carolyn Hess, Dorothy· DeAngeliS, the most controversial buildings ten to. the proceedings through a. McClurg in her white woolen . Susan Drexler, Eileen McCarten, Rita Wappel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, headset attached to the. seat. straight ··skirt and jacket. The Carmela Tripodi, Janet Sandman, Carol Maina, RoS!mlarie "Anderson with itS unique spiral construction, ·The New York Public Library, neckline of her two-piece outfit Contributors ------Peter De Mauro, Sandy Kates Simon Borkowski, features interesting exhibits which on Fifth Avenue. may be .en~ was trimmed in scalloped gold Alan Bronner, Kevin Provost, Joan Damroth, change several times a year. free· of charge. There, one of. the suede. Nancy Ellis, Inga Smet, Sherry Lazarus, Robin Kratenstein, For the person interested in the Terry Kestenbaum, Patrick Pizzolo, Donald Greiner largest stamp collections .in the Merry Christmas and •Happy theatre, there are many plays pro In Artwork ______:______-'------Dottie Jean Popp world, may be seen, addition, New Year! And next year let's see duced off Broadway, as those by tlle public. is welcomed to use the some-of your holiday outfits on our The Lincoln Center Repertoire ma.ny various reading rooms. Clothesline. ------Page Four THE CROWN Friday, February 12, 1965 ENJOY BUY YOUR '65 INJ. B. A. FOIRIECASJ YOUR NEEDED By BARRY BERLIN Royals Crush W.R., M.P. for 2-6 in NJC; VACATION PLAY TICKET EASTERN DIVISION rnmu The National Basketball Association started into a new season with an excellent rookie crop, few changes, and everyone still trying S. Solomon Snaps School Scoring Marie Vol. VII- No. 4 Ridgefield, New Jersey, Friday, February 12, 1965 $1.50 Yearly to stop the amazing Boston Celtics. Sam Solomon ripped the nets for a phenomenal38 points, eclipsing Eric Von der Leith's school The Boston Celtics remain the team to beat - if it can be mark of 36, ending a 13-game losing streak, and directing the Royal Varsity hoopsters to a 82-61 drub done - for the Eastern Division title. If possible, the Cincinnati bing of Wood Ridge, January 15 at home. Solomon hit on 15 of 19 field goal att~mpt~ and eight ~f 10 Royals are the team that can do it. The Celtics boast a well-balanced foul shots. The six-foot senior guard combined smooth backcourt work and fantastic drives, many times team. In Bill Russell, Tom Sanders, John Hanilcek, Sam Jones and 87 Attain Honors; whizzing past three or four defenders for a score. ''You Can't Take It With You'' Tom Heinsohn, Boston sports five scoring threats and powerful re Sam was actually unstoppable. bounders. When not connecting on long Havilcek averaged 19.9 pts. and Russell snared an amazing bombs, like the 40-footer ending II total of 1 920 rebounds to lead the NBA in that department. In draft the 1st quarter, and beautiful Receive High Honors To Be Presented March 5, 6 choices, john Thompson, Ron Bonham, 7-foot Mel Counts and Nick drives, he was setting up forward Three seniors, .three sopho thea Matthews, Claudia Sammar W erkman, the Celts have great depth. Lou Dattolo and guard Joe Mira mores, and five freshm,en have tino, Ronald Valle and Alan Bron You Can't Take It With You, a With large doses of the "Big 0" (Oscar Robertson), rookie bella who combined for 24 points. .achieved high honor roll standing ner. three-act comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, will be sensation Jerry Lucas, a dash of Red Embry, Adrian Smith, who has Mirabella scored many quick for the second marking period. In Eleventh Grade: Valerie Crowell, jumpers while Dattolo, who com Donald Greiner, Susan Jacobs, presented March 5 and 6 by the proved a scoring threat, Jack T~an and ov~rall ~ood health, the spite of midterm exams, which Senior Class in the RMHS audi Cincinnati Royals may come up with a champiOnship cup. bined with big Bob to snare over usually have a heavy toll on Barbara Kapitula, Paula Marcus, 20 rebounds, relied on one-hand Barbara McClurg, Nancy Munitz, tolium. Lucas, who led the league in field goal marksmanship with. a grades, the high honor roll total ers from the key hole and lay-ups. jumped from four in the !first Patricia Sodolak and Robert Hag Mrs. Judith Scarpone, English 52.7% average, was third in rebounding behind Russell and Wilt and speech teacher, is directing Greiner, Mirabella Defensive Stars marking period to eleven in the edorn. with 1,375 and averaged 17.7. the play about an eccentric New Don Greiner and Joe Mirabella second. Tenth Grade: Robert Becker, Robertson, picked the NBA's Most Valuable P!ayer last season, were like giant squids on defense, Robert Blauschild, Lesley Boren, York City family and their "nor High Honor Roll: Straight "A's" mal" friends and problelllS. led in assists with 11 per game, made 85.3% of his foul shots and Mirabella, rarely letting his man in all major subjects and passing Linda Cannizzaro, Jane DeCristo scored 2,480 points for a 31.4 average. The all-around w~z also within scoring distance and Grei foro, Russell D'Emidio, Lorna Fa Maureen Monaco and Les De grades in all minor subjects. raldi, Frank Goetz, Daniel Hober Phillips provide the play's love in helped out Lucas and.Embry (925 rebounds) in the reboundmg de ner, blocking at least six shots. Twelfth Grade: Neil Schore, partment by pulling down 783. Both contributed their share of man, Robin Kratenstein, Carolyn terest. Another interest is the con Linda Silletti and Leslie De Phil Krawiec, Anita Malnig, Annelie flict between the Vanderhofs, Robertson, undoubtedly one of the most exciting .and ~alented rebounds and Mirabella waiS an lips. other Oscar Robertson in the Nissen, Henry Tomlin, Elyse von headed by Grandpa (Vincent D' ball players, is a smooth floor general, a master at feedmg his team Tenth Grade: Fred Alessi, Egloffstein and Joan Wylie. Elia), 'and Mr. and Mrs. Sycamore mates and a solid defensive player. play-making department as he tallied up over 10 assists. Thomas Musso and Susan Silver. Ninth Grade: Alan Bush, Nancy (Bob Sampson and Dottie Jean As far as the New York Knickerbockers are concerned, another lineman, preferably a guard, and a Ralph Castor popped in six, all Ninth Grade: Suzanne Adelman, Johnson, James Maltese, John Mi Popp), and a Wall Street business Eastern cellar finish is in store for them, but perhaps their last. This top grappler in addition to achiev coming on his patented over-the Ann Marie Attanasio, Karen Fris renda, Gerard Shamdosky, Susan man's family, the Kirbys (Mike year the Knicks finally have gained some excellent rookies in Emith On "Zeke", Sammy ing the National Honor Society. head jump shot; Chet Mazula hit tensky, Barbara Relph and Janice Sirota, Bruce Stroever, Elizabeth Jacobson and Linda Vaiman). Thomas and Carolyn Tomka. Bryant, Jim "Bad News" Barnes and 6-9 Willis Reed, all of whom Sam Solomon and Bill Johnson Due to a severe knee injury Bill, for two, the first points for him Watson. Other residents of the Vander co-captain of the team, had to sit this season, and Ed Shea also Honor Roll: Minimum of 2 "A's" Credit List: All "B's" or better in hof home include the Carmichaels' have come through consistently so far this season. have been active in high school The Senior Players pose for "Crown" photographer. athletics since their freshman out most of the grid season. scored a field goal. and no mark lower than "B" in a all major subjects and passing (Joyce Bienkowski, a dancer, and WESTERN DIVISION year and both have excelled in Johnson eamed his varsity letter Walt Marsico was the only major subject and PIIISSing grades grades in all minor subjects. Sandy Kates, an xylophone play The Baltimore Bullets have enough potential to battle San two areas. in football in his junior year and Royal not to score and had good in all minor subjects. Twelfth Grade: Rosemarie An er), the Negro maid and her Negro Francisco who now is playing without the services of Wilt Cham "Sammy" has been superlative showed a great amount of fight reason to. Moose wasn't in the Twelfth Grade: Marjorie Auda, derson, Joyce D'Elia, Janet Franz 'Merits,' 'SATs' Mark companion (ROisematie Anderson on the basketball court and behind and ruggedness despite his com game two minutes when his al Simon Borkowski, Harold Handel, mann, Kenneth Hofmann, Lillian Student Teachers and Joe Potente), and Mr. De berlain, t~mporarily on the disabled list with a broken nos~. Schwarz, Walter Baumgart and College Preparations Walt Bellamy is undoubtedly one of the most fantastic young the plate. In the prust seasons, Sol paratively light weight <156 lbs.). ready weak ankle gave way again. Gail Higgins, Donald Klein, Doro- Pinna (Jeff Hamburger) who helps Carolyn Hess. The National Merit Scholarship Mr. Sycamore manufacture fire players in the NBA, as sUibstantiated by his 27 points per game omon has played third base, • • • Wallington Wins 69-43 Eleventh Grade: George Avery, Qualifying Test will be adminis- Practice at RMHS works. average and 1,361 rebounds. catcher and even the outfield for Padla Hits 19 Coach Bill Smith's diamondmen. Wallington's well-balanced at Adult Program Bernard Hart, Susan Leste'I\ De tered to interested juniors Tues- Graduating in June from Mont Ray Schott, as the Russian Boris In a trade with Detroit, the Bullets acquired three veteran Overwhelmed by Mountain nise Maday, Barbara Moretti, Ed day, March 9, in the RMHS cafe- clair State Teachers' College, Mr. This year he will see the most tack stifled Ridgefield 69-43, de Lakes' amazing accuracy, Ridge Kolenkhov, is Mrs. Carmichael's scorers in Bailey Howell, Don Ohl and Bob Ferry, al} of whom av action behinq t]J.e plate or in the spite an amazing 24 point Royal Adds 6 Courses ward Shea and Ronald Storf. teria. Joseph Diapaltro recently was the dancing teacher. He brings Grand eraged over 10 points a game last season with Howells 21.6 average field was tramped 88-49, January Tenth Grade: r,oretta Hei.m C·student outfield. BecaU&e of the sh9rtage output in the fourth quarter, Jan . Six new courses have been add College, BQard Scholastic Apti- teacher·int.fie wood shop, Duchess Olga Katrina (Claudia and 776 rebounds leading the way. 12, at home. buch, Sharon Jones, Lillian Kalb tude Examinations are also being Sammartino) who is a waitress at of pitchers, due' to troubles with uary 22 at home. Bob Padla scored 19 points with ed to this year's program of Adult metal shop, and the mechanical schoolbooks, "Solly" may even see The Panther's quick offense and henn, William LoCascio, Eugene given in March. They will be given Child's restaurant to dinner at the With ''Wilt the Stilt" in good shape again the San Francisco six field goals and seven foul shots Education classes. They are Basic Luccarelli and Elaine Thaler. drawing classes. Warriors should be up there battling Baltimore and possibly the St. mound duty. tough defense held the Royals English, Accordion I, Guitar IT, at Leonia to all college-bound sen- Employed by Prentiss Hall Pub- Vanderhof home to read a play but couldn't match the Lakers' Ninth Grade: Debra Fatigoni, iors and juniors. lishing Company, he works part written by Mrs. Sycamore. How Louis Hawks for the Western Title. As far as basketball is concemed to 19 points through three quar Dan Karns who poured in 27 Italian I, Magic and Practical Solomon is tops this year and hrus ters and stopped a high-scoring Joanne Gaines, Carolyn Ittner. A group of senior and junior pa- time evening and Saturdays. Mr. ever. she never does read it be-. The San Francisco Warriors formed their entire team around points, 18 of them in a 41 point Parliamentary Procedure. Terri Kestenbaum, Jo-Ann Landy, developed into a top notch ball Sam Solomon with only six points. Organizations in Ridgefield re rents will participate in a program Diapaltro resides in Cliffside Park cause of her condition. their fantastic nucleus, a 7-foot giant who has finally proved adept first half. Karen Lang, Gladys Lange, Leila about college admissions which with his wife and three children. player. Against Wood-Ridge, he Bob Padla, Ridgefield's 6' 3" Don Greiner's and Lou Dattolo's ceived special invitations to en Jim White, an internal revenue at both defense and playmaking in addition to his 36.9 average and scored 38 points, eclipsing a school center, poured in 14 points, hitting Pine, Anthony Poloso, Robin will be given at the end of Febru- fouling out didn't help the situa roll in the Parliamentary Proced Rushby, Joan Savanovich and ary. Another senior at Montclair is inspector, plays the. "unfortunate" 1,687 rebounds. record of 36 points in a game set on short jumpers and fade-aways. ure course which is taught by a man assigned to notify Grandpa of Big Nate Thurmond ought to give some aid in the rebound tion nor did Ridgefield's 26 team Adele Sulley. Mr. James Alexander of New Miss Marilyn Zensinger, a student by Eric Von der Leith. Don Greiner came through with fouls. member of the American Institute York University will speak on the teacher in the English Depart his income tax violations. While ing department while Tom Meschery has excelled on offense of late The six-foot guard hit for 15 of eight and was followed by Lou Backcourtsmen Ralph Castro, of Parliamentarians. Instruction subject: "Selecting a College." ment who will be here for 12 the family continues their hectic as has an occasionally hot Wayne Hightowers. his 19 field goal attempts and Dattalo's six and Chet Mazula's Joe Mirabella, Sam Solomon and includes basic principles as well as weeks. She resides in Ridgefield activities, the inspector arrives to If Elgin Baylor's legs hold out and LeRoy Ellis gets rougher popped in eight foul shots in lead six points, his first of the season. Walt Marsico handled the ball the rules of order. Wilson Appointed Park and likes music and reading/ talk to Grandpa. ing the Royals to their first victory Victory was almost out of sight beautifully and worked it into the A "Leisure-Hour Activity" of The setting, the Vanderhof under the boards the Los Angeles Lakers could go all the way. of the season and finst in 13 games. for the Royals, yet they fought CONROY NAMED A senior at Trenton State Col~ home. is being constructed and forwards, but the Royals' shooting fered for the first time is the To Naval Academy lege, Miss Maureen Bendotti, is Jerry West, the sparkplug and hot-shot scorer of the squad! is The very ,next $arne Sa,m tallied furiously in the fourth quarter, al (Continued on Page Three) always dependable as shown by his 28.7 average, .484 shooting was too erratic. course in Magic. During the in CLASS ADVISOR the student gym teacher. Her in 21 markel's, bringing his average most doubling Wallington's 13 Solomon was second in scoring struction students leam the tech terests include art, music, sports, percentage and his 403 assists. • in the North Jersey Conference to point total. with 12 while Mirabella and Mar ques of mentalism, card tricks and Mr. James Conroy, industrial However, Baylor, who boasts a 163-64 25.4 ayerage and rock and roll. Planning an sc~ring 21.5 points. Despite the fact that • sico followed with six and five. many other sleight of hand dem arts teacher, will replace Mrs. August wedding, Miss Bendotti will Council Posts per game, 936 rebounds, is an established star, who IS playmg on Ridgefield.is not one of the major Ridgefield Trampled * * onstrations. Joan Nyire as Junior Class advisor. Royal Val1Sity hoopsters, suffer teach next fall. She is looking for weak knees. The 29 year old hot-shot will probably not 'be able to basketball powers in Bergen Royals Blow Lead There are also courses in the Mr. Conroy has expressed his ward to her next two months at County, Sam Solomon could play ing badly without top scorer Sam Book Store List go the route every game. Coach Rosenmeier's squad blew areas of business, health and rec hopes that the future will be RMHS and is very pleased with for any team in the area. Solomon, were mauled 90-50 by a reation which will last for a ten bright for the juniors. He added, our school. The heads of the English and The preceding article was written previous to the beginning of the Another person who would play strong B.C.S.I. Leonia squad, Jan a slim lead and despite a late history departments have compil comeback, had to settle for a 55- week period that started January however, that it will be necessary 1964-1965 NBA season. Some radical changes have taken place since football and wrestle for any high uary 18 away. '25. for them to be more enthusiastic ed a list of books which are found then- Wilt Chamberlain was traded to Philadelphia 76ers, who boosted school squad and become a great 48 loss at the hands of Midland on most required reading lists of Park, January 8, away. Mr. Fred J. Procopio, director, about class activities and that the their record to 27-25 as of February 1; the Boston Celtics, behind a well asset is Bill Johnson. stated that every effort is made to situation involving class dues will HS Chorus Members colleges. These books are being balanced offense and a spectacular defense, have dominated the league "Zeke" is an individual who Led by Sam Solomon, who tal meet the needs and interests of have to be remedied immediately. sold now at the Student Council Royals Skinned lied all six of his field goals in the as their 46-9 score so far indicates, and the San Francisco Warriors (12- makes up for lack of talent by the community. To Sing At Festival Book Store. The books are as fol sheer strain and sweat. His hard first half, Ridgefield went into the Participating in the Seventeenth lows: 40, Feb. 1) have been the biggest disappointment since Bob Cousy leU locker room leading 28-27. work has paid off superbly in that By Vikings 63-54 Annual Operatic Festival at Wood Grammar and Vocabulary pro ball. he has proven to be an excellent However, a tight Panther de Ridgefield's Royals, facing a Freshmen Sport Chess Club Plans bridge High School, February 13, 1. Word Power Made Easy . . .50 powerful North Arlington team, fense held the Royals to 10 points are 25 RMHS students together in each of the final quarters. 2. 30 Days to a more battled the Vikings closely for over 3-5 N C with one thousand others from Powerful Vocabulary ...... 45 two quarters before the opposition Bob Padla and Lou Dattolo fol J Record New Jersey high schools. Currently the freshman team is School Tourney 3. Sheftus' Guide to Better Ridgefield JVs TOP Ridgers, wore out Coach Rosenmeier's de lowed with 13 and 10 markers re The Festival, sponsored by the Composition ...... 60 pleted squad, 63-54, January 19, at spectively and pulled down over going along with a 3-5 record with The newly-organized Chess Club New Jersey Music Educators' As home. 20 rebounds together. 6 games remaining on the sched is planning a school-wide chess sociation, will combine the talents English North Arlington, one of the top Another factor in Ridgefield's ule. Although they are playing un toumament at which prizes will of an eight hundred voice chorus, 1. 20 Grand Short Stories . . . .40 teams in the NJC, could only take loss was an unusually faulty urn der a definite handicap, a lack of be awarded to winning players. a one hundred piece orchestra and 2. The Scarlet Letter ...... 50 Panthers to Up Record to 6-5 piling job which may have cost height, they have continuously At the first meeting club offi student soloists. Featured will be 3. The Red Badge of Courage ..50 a 28-25 lead over Ridgefield, but David Wilson has recently re pulled out in front with 28 third the Royals at least 10 valuable outhrustled taller and more exper cers elected were: Richard Adel highlights from great operas. 4. Moby Dick ...... 75 Ridgefield's J.V.'s polished off 1 ceived a principal congressional Leonia halted Ridgefield's J.V. Completely overpowered bo,th quarter points 56-35. points. I ienced teams. man, president; Tom Musso, vice This is the second year that 5. Main Street . . . . .75 winning streak with a 73-45 drub Midland Park, 27-23, January 8, under the board and on the floor Don Greiner (6). Joe Mirabella Steve Borella and Mike Kandell appointment to the United States president; Bob Blauschild, treas RMHS is participating. 6. Huckleberry Finn ...... 50 Led by Sam Solomon, who Naval Academy at Annapolis after bing, December 18 away, despite on a concentrated team effort. by a domineering Mountain Lakes topped all scorers with 21 markers, (3) and "Moose" Marisco scored have done an outstanding job of urer; and AI DeMauro, secretary. Students participating are: 7. The Bridge of San Luis Rey .45 a combined 28 point output by No Royal player scored more J.V .. Ridgefield was mauled 56-20 the home team garnered 19 points the remaining 11 points. battling taller opponents for the taking a competitive examination. All future meetings will be held on Cathy Conway, Lillian Kalbhenn, 8. The Last Hurrah ...... 75 Dick Sampson and Eugene Luc than six points, yet nine of them at home, January 12. and were closing in rapidly be * • • rebounds while Scott Boxer, Jim This marks a first in RMHS his the second and fourth Wednesday Cathy Callahan, Mauren Mudrak, 9. Mythology ...... , ...... 60 carelli. The Royal five failed to score Kowatch, Rick Weiss, and Dennis tory. of each month in Room 301. Linda Brent, Marie Grappo, Joyce hit the scoring column. fore the final buzzer sounded. J. V. WALLINGTON GAME History Sampson, who was quite erratic more than eight points in any one Bob Padla and Lou Dattolo, al Dick Sampson ripped the nets for Pollack have done a good job in Before complete acceptance, he "Beginners are welcome; you Bienkowski, Pamela Moeller, Eliz Led by the smooth backcourt must pass the physical and medi 1. Alexander Hamilton ...... 35 from the floor as was the rest of quarter and were entirely out though only combining 11 points, 23 points, over half of the team's the backcourt. They have been need not be an expert nor have abeth Thomas. Laurie Burns, Vir the squad, tallied 13 points and work of Bob Allian, Dick Sampson manned and maneuvered by the ably backed up by Paul Dougherty, cal examinations. any knowledge whatsoever of the ginia Ross. Diane Saporito, Pat 2. Democracy in America .....75 and AI Nathanson, Ridgefield's of pulled down a large percentage of total, in leading the Royal J. V.'s Luccarelli, who led all rebounders Lakers. rebounds, allowing the Royals to Kenny Wappell, Joe Talmo, and A member of the National Hon game to join the club or partici Sodolak, Dot Fulco, Alice Mudrak, 3. Foundations of American fense looked for certain scores and to a 43-34 victory over Walling Constitutions ...... 50 and scorers, chalked up 15. Eugene Luccarelli UPPE:)d his stay in the contest. ton. January 22 at home. Jim Thompson. or Society, Dave has been a Stu pate in the tournament," (Mr. Debbie Miller, Karin Fristensky, Bill May hit for four points be rarely forced their shots despite Borella has led the scorers av dent Council representative, co Brezina, club sponsor, has stated.) Mary Konosky, Susan Silver. Perry 4. J. F. K. Bo:vhood to White the pressure. season total to 48 points with Joe Mirabella followed Solomon Sampson hit on all sorts of fore fouling out while Bob Brockel, eight markers to lead the Royal in scoring with 10 and Don Grei eraging 11 points and 12 rebounds captain of the 1964 football team, Discussion of games played by Klecak, George Koukoulas, Robert House ...... ;50 shots, mainly a one-handed jump a game, with Kowatch second in and a player on the varsity base ranking experts with analysis of Schramm. Bruce Stroever, Robert 5. Facts About the Presidents .75 Don Jones and Bob Blauschild Eugene Luccarelli tallied six basketeers. Bob Allian followed ner and Ralph Castro had nine er which proved astoundingly ef followed with three apiece. points to lead all scorers. with five. and six respectively. scoring with a 5 point a game av ball team. He was also a Boys' strategy, tactics and mistakes are Chamberlain, Steve Gundersen 6. A New Continent and a fective despite his 5' 7" height. erage. State alternate last year. on the club's agenda. and John Coons. New Nation ...... 60 Page Two THE CROWN Friday, February 12, 196.5 Friday, February 12, 1965 THE CROWN Page Three In Memoriam Senior Spotlight T.V. Caters 'Pair-of-Dice Lost' FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH From the soaring summit of Winston Churchill's death marked the end of an era and an To Teens Mount Olympus, the pagan muse age that most students never experienced. For his services to liberty of inspiring verse breathed her al Is there anyone here from the and freedom the world mourned his departure. coholic breath in the face of John days when Elvis wiggled while he Milton. Milton promptly forgot his Dignitaries and Heads of State flocked to pay their respects to sang? Does anyone remember Puritanical bias and began to a man who valiantly rallied his country to rise from its knees and when the Dick Clark Show reigned write glorious little vignettes using supreme among teen viewers? MRS. MARJORIE MOUNCEY those true to life mythological al swing at its powerful foe who had literally swallowed a continent. Well, senior members of the beat. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful sea lusions. He acquired overnight Americans admire and respect patriots who have dedicated generation, worry no more. The son of the year. It is a time of birth, growth fame. their services to their country and the world. America mourned this rock-and-roll show is back on T.V. and lovliness. It is a time when the trees and The gods, of course, had some once more: five versions of it. flowers blossom - sending their lavender thing to do with this. Finally, af patriot's death. fragrances into the warm, soft air. It is a time ter years of disuse and scorn, they Mankind faces the inevitable embrace of death; few leave be First, channel 11 presents Clay agruin became the vogue. They Cole every Wednesday and Satur of bubbling streams glistening in the splotchy hind significant contributions; a small minority are immortalized in rays of the yellow sun. It is a time of small showered Milton with talent, and day evening, and Lloyd Thaxton in return he used to sacrifice a the hearts and minds of people who, while thumbing through the for all you Tuesday and Sunday voices against a theme of warbling birds, howling dogs, and quick furry squirrels. It is a stray cat or two or perhaps one pages of history, become acquainted with man's darkest hours and viewers. These two shows, which of the local children. are very much alike, offer some time of hiking, camping and roll!Sting marsh his brightest lights that illuminate a path to lead us into the glorious But let's face facts; we all come good recording artists and sing mallows. It is nature at its best, and among to the inevitable discovery that a sunshine of a new era. ing groups, mostly English. There this nature you would find Mrs. Marjorie black togaed spectre awaits UlS - Winston Churchill's beam will shine for sometime to come, and are also many less famous singers. Mouncey enjoying every part of it to the full Death. Milton's faith in all thun However, the shows are ruined by his courage will serve as a beacon that will guide us through the est - swimming, skating and all outdoor dering Zeus was shaken. His "comics" who must have been sent. sports. works, such as Comus Procrastination . • • By CAROLYN BORELLI Maday, Greiner, Shea Named Major Stocum Drive To Serve As the weather becomes increasingly warmer, the threat of j~..~l"i.s Ca.esa..r impending doom seems far away, but by the end of May the dark Now that spring is definitely here and summer soon approach .... To Attend Girls', Boys' State forebodings are all too clear: It is exam time. ing RMHS girls retire their wool '1(1' -(~e. As Symbol of Beauty, Dedication Denise Maday, Don Greiner, and In accordance with all the good traditions of Procrastinationism en 'sweaters and heavy skirts in exchange for sleeveless cottons. s..-=:~~ Edward Shea will represent RMHS Major Stocum Drive, an S (science of delay), study must be put off until the last possible at Girls' State and Boys' State re 11 shaped road connecting Oak, Dotted Swiss "Piccadilly" lncident At Vichy" UL-----~~--~ minute, namely the night before the first exam. Then tradition dic spectively the last week in June. BRUCE STREET Chestnut, and Walnut Streets just dresses (sleeveless empire-waisted Denise will attend a one-week tates that study, supported by pep pills, must be carried on into the north of RMHS, is nearing com dresses) are very popular. Diane session at Douglass College begin ·Has Mixed Reviews woo QED pletion. DeChristoforo's navy and white wee hours. Each day that exams are given sees these traditions ning June 25. A member of the The play takes place in a deten TEI'INIS The project includes a 12-foot stalwartly upheld. one and Midge Petrunchio's navY National Honor Society, and pres wide road with dish gutters on and red one will give them com tion room in Vichy, France, in ident of the Library Council, she September, 1942, where a Nazi either side, street light.s lining the Followers of this movement are distinguished by dark circles fortable summer afternoons. Robin is also assistant editor of the PAAK\NG PICNIC road, and a children's play area Kratenstein's light blue and white roundup of French Jews is taking under the eyes and a pronounced slouch. The secret sign is given ''Crown.~' place. Here ten men picked up on which will be blocked off at the version is also very attractive. Don and Ed will be the repre AREA by propping one finger under each drooping eyelid and waving the the street are waiting to be ques continuation of Walnut Street. Paisley Prints sentatives at a similar session at tioned. Assembled are a doctor, an The road will carry Department right hand in front of the face as if to clear the air. Rutgers University. Don is a var actor, a painter, and members of of Public Works and police ap sity basketball and baseball player, J Freshman Joanne Gaines wears Recognize the symptoms? If you do you are now a member of several other professions. Eight of paratus. Its purpose is to preserve a scoop-necked pink paisely to vice-president of the German ?lub, these men are Jewish, one is a the wooded area of Ridgefield and Primates for Procrastinationism. Congratulations? which she adds pink shoes. Sopho and president of the NatiOnal gypsy, and the other is an Aus to serve as a memorial to the late more Karen Fitz also sports a kelly Honor Society. trian prince. M:a}or Stocum who died during a green, paisley print dress. Ed, who participates in basket training flight. ball, is president of the Gerl_ll.an In the final dialogue of "Inci Dale Shockey's navy and lime dent at Vichy," Miller closes in on 1- To honor the late Major Sto ./ Club and a member of the NatiOn ::1 cum, the mayor and council A Summer colored A-line is smart and easy o~·. the crucial question .of guilt and Problem ••• al Honor Society. z passed the resolution and named to care for. All three delegates are spon responsibility between a Jewis.h f V) \ the street after him. Dear Editor: Another new combination is sored by the Ridgefield chapter of psychiatrist and the Austrian SCHOOL w It seems that each year, along with the blooming of the flowers turquoise and green in polka dots the American Legion. . prince, detained by mistake. The :r Englewood Graduate and stripes. Kathy Roselle, Marisa doctor wrings from the prince an u Those chosen as alternates m He was graduated from Engle and trees, comes the vrooming of the convertibles and sports cars. Guirici, and Linda Ranieri wear clude Marie cargill, Richard Adel- admission that he had "some Spring fever gets us all. different versions. Linda's is em where hidden in his mind, a ha The above diagram is an artist's conception of the newly constructed Major wood High School during World XAM~ man, and George Avery. . War II and fought during the pire-waisted, Marisa's is ruffled The boys and girls attending tred f~r the Jews." But he is not Stocum Drive. With the extra energy stored inside us, and the beautiful and Kathy's has a zipper closing asking the prince to shoulder the Korean conflict where he received C'oi·IJN 6- ()P will learn about the government many honors. weather outside, when could there be a better time to find out just from collar to hem. through the actual experience of entire burden. He lays the blame Ill setting up a fifty-first stat~. There at the feet of all of us. Always interested in flying, he how fast our cars can go? What better time is there than spring to One outstanding example of flew model airplanes at Veteraru; show off to our friends and have some real fun? ever--popular madras is sopho are campaigns and electtons for governor, senator, and city and The play ends affirmatively. Field, just west of the location of more Jerri Oliva's light blue and The prince, played by David Stray Bits of Information the street now being built. After state officials. That is a typical irresponsible teenager's idea about driving pale madras, scallop-collared Wayne, accepts the challenge and his death his warmth and genial when he fails to use his head. In fact, even some very responsible dress. responsibility and sacrifices him personality were missed by those teens can get so carried away that they forget that a car is a lethal Although all the girls looked at self so that another man, the doc who knew and liked him. tractive, we regret that we can Literary Magazine tor, played by Joseph Wiseman, weapon. But sooner or later they are reminded, perhaps in a most For Enlightened Students One aspect of his death that print only a few names. For this !!Crown' Lists Top Records may go free. seems quite horrible was his help drastic way. Then they wish that they had done something less reason we have neglected to men Warmly Received Time Magazine suggest-s that By VINCENT D'ELIA Time the Seniors accepted into lessness and inability to communi costly and dangeous to get their "kicks.:' tion the underclass girls who aid schodls for higher learning in cate - he could send messages this ending is not true to life. It DID YOU KNOW: ed in making the affair even more Mimesis, a collection of poe.ms would have been more moving, as clude: 48, four-year colleges; 6, during that fatal flight but could I am sure that no one wants to spend his summer in a hospital beautiful. In Final Effort of Humor written by the creative writmg well as more accurate, to have the The Gym two-year colleges; 4, Business not receive any. classes, was distributed to a:l bed. Therefore, don't get too carried away by spring fever. 1. I Know a Place ...... by The Misfits aristocrat leave and the doctor Ridgefield grapplers, after a dis Schools; 4, three-year nursing Flying north from Carolina to homerooms on Friday, May 7. Thls programs . . . The Juniors, all top Philadelphia, he and his co-pilot 2. You Were Made for Me ...... by Mrs. Frank N. Stein face his fate. In summary it says, appointing season, took 5 out of 7 "A safe spring driver" literary magazine, edited by Mr. "Arthur Miller has .. written not science .students, applied for the were unable to land at the Phila 3. I'll ;Never Find Another You ...... by The Doublemint Twins Brezina, marks a first in RMHS matches at the Districts, February delphia airport IJecause ·of fog. drama but a moral lecture on guilt 19 ... Coach Costello is vigorously coveted National Science Founda Lady of Shalott, 4. Our'pay Will Come ...... by Barry Goldwater and history. tion Scholarship. They are: David They then detoured to Floyd B!m as it concerns the m'!tss murder of preparing for the proverbial "next · Richard Nixon Contributors include Susan Ruby, Harvey Robbins, and Joseph net Field which was also fog European Jewry." year," and truly has an extremely 5. So Tired ...... by The Geritols Jacobs, Lorna Faraldi, Clau~a Mosolino. bound. Popularity Contests ... On the other hand, Howard good chance for success in his sec Port of Camelot 6. It Won't Be Long ...... by The Morticians Sammartino, Robert Becker, Robm They are then believed to have Becker, Robin Kratenstein, Susa.n Taubman of the New York Times ond football campaign. He is now Dear Editor: By BRUCE SCHWARTZ 7. I Will Follow Him ...... by The F.B.I.'s Alumni crashed off Jones Beach in an at 8. Goldfinger ...... by King Midas Silver, Charles Shedden, Dottle concludes, "Arthur Miller ~ using a ••weight training" system written a moving play, a searchmg Karen Rosetta (Paterson State) tempt to land in a less densely It is unfortunate that, in a world where good leaders are essen To those of you who are among 9. Baby, the Rain Must Fall ...... by The Weathermen Jean Popp, Janet Redemann, Bar for the first time at RMHS ... He populated area. bara McClurg, and Chris Du play, one of the most important has his boys working out with was elected to Kappa Delta Pi, an tial, student elections are sometimes what may be called "popularity the great uninformed - I say to 10. The Last Time I Saw Paris ...... by Charles Lindberg honor society ... Sandy Epstein is Additions to this area in future you: Take heart! Do you feel em charme, all of whom have taken plays of our time. 'Incident at weights, skipping rope, and run contests." Book of the Month Vichy' returns the theater to taking special advanced classes at years might include a war memor barrassed and uncomfortable creative writing. ning laps ... Jack Denny set a A Farewell to Arms ...... by Venus De Milo greatness." school record with a high jump of Drexel Institute of Technology ial for the dead of World War II Election time is too often a time when one votes for his friend, when people of higher intellect The abstractly drawn cover was and the Korean conflict, an open done by Patricia Haase; the typ 5' 6" in gym. and already has almost half the simply because that person is his friend. Because his opponent is discuss poetry? Forget it! You too necessary credits to graduate ... fire place, and a community house. can be cool! ing was done by Lorraine Atta Guidance Department part of "the crowd," it may never cross one's mind to vote for the nasio and Patricia De Simone. Answers To Fountain of Youth Wayne Mello is at the top of his person who is better qualified. Popularity should not be the main In this, the first installment of Each poem was preceded by a Sailor - Mr. John Hesson and To the Seniors: the five days of English Class at St. Peter's and lessons to achieve that desirable Hats Off ... Carl Maucione is doing very well or only consideration. short preface which gave an in Nurse - Mrs. Susan Kipp testing, early in April, was part of end, we shall deal with an insig sight into the author's interpreta a Columbia University program to at New Mexico Institute of Mining It is frightening to think that those people who ignore the nificant poem of a poet of equal tion of the work. • determine the relationship be and Technology. Graduation insignificance. The poem: "The qualifications in selecting leaders will someday be voting in na: To Mrs. Feldman tween test results and the stu DID YOU NOTICE ... Lady (ha!) of Shalott;" the poet: dents ... Senior Karen Maley was (continued from page one) tional, state, and local elections. On what basis will they cast their "Alfie" Lord Tennyson. Walking into the bookkeeping and always it wili be teaching.'' sleeted from 12 applicants as the The tremendous spirit beaming Ridgefield Memorial Post No. ballot then? class one day after school, I spot Probing deeper, I asked her High School Graduates: first girl in RMHS's Work Study from the Juniors at the Senior 7502 Veterans of Foreign Wars of White Knight Junior basketball game, and more In our high school "popularity contests" rarely occur. Students; ted our energetic business ed. about her secret ambition. With a. Program. She is working in an of America Awards went to Lorraine This poem is the first to touch teacher busily helping someone twinkle in her eye, she said, "To be· EARN A TWO YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE fice and attending classes as the recently, at the Car Wash on May Attan?sio as the outstanding sen for the most part, elect those they think worthy of the job. upon the problem of insanity. The with a difficult assignment. able to buy a cloth coat.'' boys have done ... Nine girls have 1 ... ior business student and to Leslie in "technology" ... De Phillips as the most outstand But we all must remember that the leaders chosen by the stu main character is a neurotic young Sitting down on top of a desk Finding out what she does in her applied for the '65-'66 work study How RMHS can be tremendous woman of questionable back program. There are 16 candidates ing senior vocational student. dent body, and the reasons for choosing them reflect on our good nearby, r~gan to ask her ques spare time was easy. "I enjoy go today' s key to ly lovely place to a new student ground. Her situation: She sits for the boys program as this de ... I wonder what it would be like The Pfister Chemical Company judgment. Let's try to keep it that way. tions abotit various and sundry ing to the theater, ballroom danc alone in an ivy tower and looks in items. The' first one I asked her ing, swimming, reading, travel HIGH PAYING CAREERS partment busily works in prepar to move from Ridgefield to a new Scien~e Award went to Donald "A concerned voter" a mirror. She also manages to take was, "What would you want to be ling," and as I found out from this ing for next year . . . At Press town as a Junior or Senior? ... Klein. time our from this arduous chore if you wer~n't a teacher?" Think amiable teacher, "talking.'' It would be rather hard to adjust Neil Schore received the Bauch to weave on her loom - sent her FOR MEN AND WOMEN ing a second or so she answered, All people have their pet peeves ... Let's help out all new students and Lomb Science Award. by her mother who registered her "There are so many things I and Mrs. Feldman is no exception. The Ridgefield Exchange Club in this ivy clad sanitarium. The incredible growth of science, and.au_tomation has made and extend the warmhand of couldn't begin to tell you.'' But "Chewing gum - anyWhere - the technician a highly regarded specialist. RMHS. History Award was presented to One fortunate day the "Lady" then she quickly added, "But first anytime - chewed by anyone, the Dorothea Matthews. Wqr Q!rnwu With Voorhees training you can master the technological Faraldi Named decided to take a chance - she color brown, short skirts, and dull Coach Costello Ridgefield Police Driver Educa RIDGEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL out she smote her motor boat - skills urgently needed for k~y job~ in in~u~try. You can e~rn looked out of her window! What people without any sense of hu Coach Costello showed another tion Award went to Joseph Fis RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY did she see in the sylvan summer and round about the prow she mor." The last part is difficult to• an Associate degree in Applied Sc1ence m JUSt two years m cella. stenciled - with her magic mark one of six major fields: side of his personality by calling scene? Dare we speak its name? understand. I can't see how any Bob Schramm on stage explaining Mr. Fred Procopio, school prin Subscription Rate - $1.50 per year Lancelot! The Ajax white-knight. er, penciled: The Lady of Shalott, one can be dull around her bub- Drum Majorette cipal, presented the class to Mr. Electronics • Lithography the error Coach made when hand port of Camelot. bling personality. · Joseph Moreng. Air Conditioning • fVIaterials Processing ing out Varsity football letters ... Mr. Fred Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Vincent Brennan Rescue Nears While floating down the river Mrs. Feldman likes the color After participating in stiff com Reverend Henry W. Kircher of petition, Lorna Faraldi was select And John Vach was called up to be Principal Ass't. Principal Advisor Quickly she reached for her (trying to catch Lancelotl she fell green, jazz, and really enjoys eat Automotive • Building Construction honored for his obvious ability as fered the invocation and benedic on an oar and died, impaled ed drum majorette for the 1965- tion. Editor-in-Chief -····-··········-··-···-·······-··-····-··-··-······· ---··-·····- Vincent D'Elia hunting horn, and who should ap ing anything fattening. Instead of worrying about automation endangering your position, a wrestler though he was ineligible through her heart. A tidal wave 66 season. The Senior Cla:ss, under the di Assistant Editor·-······--·······-··--···-···--·····--·-·------·--·······-··-···-·····-··· Denise Maday pear at her call? Robin Hood! rid Asking her how she feels about your career thrives on its growth. because of scholastic difficulty. ing the surf on the lake that ran· took her on a wayWard course, and the younger generation, she an Congratulations are in order for rection of Mrs. Gertrude Silver, News Editor -···-·····----···--······-···· ·-····-····-·······-··-····-··-----··-·····-·· Susan Silver she arrived at Camelot six months VTI is a non-profit institution whose endowment This year's additions to the li by the sanitarium. Straight down swered, "The younger generation income actually pays for many institutional costs. Now recently named twirlers: Joanne sang the Alma Mater and ''We'll Feature Editor ···-·-······· ·····-·····-·--·--·--·······-···-················-···· Donald Brasch later. All the populace gathered Co-educational DeGuilmo, captain, Patricia Han brary include "Spirit of '76" and Never Pass This Way Again." she threw the mirror on his trust isn't quite as bad as they'd like us Tuition is modest. VTI is registered by.the N ..Y. the Kennedy Portrait donated by Sports Editor-··-·····-······-·····-··········-···-····--··-···-······-···-·············- Barry Berlin alilout her - but Lancelot, the Moving to nigan, Barbara Kapitula, Pau~a ing face, flattening it to a bloody to think they are." State Education Department. Scholar mcent1ve the class of '64. Copy Editor ·-···············-·······-·······-············-········-·-···-···········-··· Paula Marcus mass of eyes and teeth. Actually, cause of her death, bent softly to Summing up my interview with awards are available. larger new Marcus, Joanne Siclari, Susan Sl Business Manager _ ·········--··----·-···-···-···-···-······-···-········-··-·-·--···· Ray Schott. she merely wanted to break the her. He would have taken her quarters for rota, Inga Smet and Carolyn . ·. . Showing ordinary common moldy hand in his (if he hadn't this very personable teacher, I Applications are now open for the freshman class fall term. Head TyPist -··-···-···-·······-·········-··-·······-··-··-···-··-·······-····· Carolyn Borelli mirror, but, as we said, she was t ------~