The audience stirs, waiting patiently. Then, with the entrance of the conductor, comes a profound silence. Soon the music begins. It is soft and quiet at first; then gradually it builds ever upward into a theme—gliding along until the peak of emo­ tional power is reached, and then it comes to a thunderous end. The audience—each person inspired by the music, to his own thoughts, ideas and impressions—applauds. Much like this have been our high school lives, uncertain at first, then becom­ ing stronger with confidence and character, until we are prepared for graduation. Now we are leaving M.H.S. Each of us has his own memories, his own knowledge, and his own aspirations. Each of us has had awakened within him a truly great hope for the future—a hope inspired by the four- year-long concert.

DEDICATED TO YOU

Lieber B. Anker

Teachers are human. As time has danced by, we have come to realize more and more how true this fact is. And in future years we will look back and remember them—not as whip-cracking enemies, but as friends, whom we trusted and honored and with whom we talked over our problems. They are our friends, and we will remember the many good times we had together. Such a teacher-friend as this, is Miss Lieber B. Anker. She not only taught us English and German, but was always ever ready to help, guide, and assist us with our problems. She was not only the adviser for the Bulldog's Bark and the German Club, but was a real friend. So it is with a grateful “thank you" and a fond remembrance that we, the Senior class of 1952, dedicate our yearbook to you, 4 Miss Anker. S TCV inistration OUR CONDUCTORS • t •

BOARD OF EDUCATION The nine notes, or members of the Board of Education, are volunteer workers who are elected by the towns people to represent them in building up the melody of running the Metuchen school system. Mr. Bragner is the composer who co-ordinates and inter­ prets the meanings of "the notes" with the needs of the conductors. Mr. Schmidtchen is the special arranger for the high school programs.

Mr. William E. Bragner—Supervising Principal

BOARD OF EDUCATION 1951 - 1952 FIRST ROW: Mr. T. Praul Reeder. Jr., Mrs. Dorothy C. Van Winkle, Mr. Howard L. Goodenough, Pres.: Mrs. Marian G. Ewing, Mr. Otto R. Drews, District Clerk. SECOND ROW: Dr. Sol Gurshman, Mr. William T. Harhan, Mr. James P. Smith, Vice-Pres.; Mr. George B. Hutchins.

Mr. Paul W. Schmidtchen—Principal

6 0 0 0 OUR COMPOSERS The Faculty

MISS LIEBER ANKER, Upsala College, A.B.; New York University, M.A.; Montclair State; Berlitz School of Languages—German, English II—Guidance, German Club, Bulldog's Bark. MR. CONDIT ATKINSON, Rutgers University; New Jersey Law School; Juilliard Institute of Musical Arts; Eastern Conservatory of Music; Board of Directors Union County Band School—Music—Director of the School Band, School Dance Orchestra, Twirlers, Senior Adviser. MR. RAYMOND BAER. Seton Hall, B.S.—General Math, Physics—Junior Adviser, Math Club.

MRS. INEZ BONANNO, New Jersey College for Women, B.S.—Mathematics, English I—Guidance, Music Appre­ ciation Club. MRS. BEATRICE BOVERS, Trenton State Teachers College, B.S.—Social Science—Junior High Adviser, Bulldog's Bark. MR. THOMAS BRADLEY, Springfield College, B.S.— Physical Education, Health—Varsity Club.

MR. F. TRUMAN BUCKELEW. Rutgers University, B.S.; Montclair State—General Science—Aeronautic's Club. MR. FRANCIS CONSTANTINE, Upsala College, B.A.; New York University, M.A.—World History—Policy Committee. MISS EVELYN CROWELL, Arnold College, B.S.P.E.; Rutgers University, B.S.EcL—Physical Education, Health, Driver Education—G.A.A., Red Cross, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Senior Adviser.

MISS ELSIE DENNY, Rider College, B.S.—Commercial Classes—Junior Adviser, Secretarial assignments. MRS. ANN DRALLE. Rider College, B.S.; Columbia University; Rutgers University—Commercial classes— Guidance, Bulldog's Bark, Future Teachers. MISS FLORENCE DE VRIES, Newark State Normal; Rutgers University, B.S.Ed.; University of Michigan, M.A.Ed.; Trenton State Teachers, B.L.S.—Librarian— Blue Letter, Library Council.

MR. ARCHIE ELLIOTT. University of Nebraska, B.S., University of Colorado, M S.; Columbia University, M.A. —Mathematics—Chess Club, National Honor Society. MRS. ETHEL FAIRFIELD, Montclair State Teachers, A.B. —English I, II—Literature Club. MISS ELSIE FARRELL, Trenton State Teachers; Colum­ bia University; Rutgers University, B,S.; M.Ed.—English III, IV—Guidance, Creative Writing Club.

MISS ELIZABETH FEIT, New Jersey College for Women, B.A.—Latin—Sophomore Adviser, Latin Club. MR. MORTON GRAHAM, Trinity College, B.A.; Colum­ bia Teachers College, M.A.—French—Junior Adviser, French Club, Assembly Committee. MRS. SHIRLEY GRAY, Newark State; Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art, B.A.—Art—Art Club, Class Dances.

MISS NINA GROMACK, New Jersey College for Women, B.A.; Columbia Teachers College, M.A.; Oberlin Conservatory—Music—Boys' and Girls' Glee Club. MISS PATRICIA HAMILTON, Georgian Court College. B.S.—History, Geography—Junior High Hall Patrol, Guidance. MISS LOUISE HAITSCH, Upsala College, B.A.; New York University, M.A.—English IV—Blue Letter, Junior Adviser, Assembly Committee.

7 TOP ROW MIDDLE ROW MR. KENNETH HARNED, Rider, B.S.—Commercial— MR. CLIFFORD KILIAN, University of Dubuque, Law Club, Sophomore Adviser. B.S.; University of Wisconsin; Columbia University, MR. GEORGE HARTLAND, Arnold, B.S.; New York M.S.; Montclair State; Woods Hole Marine Biological University, M.A.—Director of Athletics. Institute—Biology, Chemistry—Canasta Club, Senior MR. RAY HERB, Lebanon Valley College, B.A.; Adviser. Penn State; Rutgers University, M.Ed.—U. S. History MRS. GERTRUDE LARSEN, Mary Washington II—Guidance, Senior Adviser. College of the University of Virginia, B.S.—Home MRS. HANNAH JESSEN, West Chester State; Rutgers Economics—Hostess Club, Senior Adviser. University, B.S.Ed. — Mathematics — Junior High MR. F. NORMAN LARSEN, Trenton State Teachers, Adviser, Homeroom Club. B.S.—Industrial Arts—Bridge Club, Junior Adviser. MR. JAMES KELLY, Montclair State Teachers, B.A.— MISS LAILAH LINK, Montclair State Teachers, B.A.— English—Basketball. English III, Public Speaking—Footlighters, Senior MISS LORRAINE KEMBLE, Trenton State Teachers, Play, Senior Adviser. B-S. — Physical Education, Health — Intramurals, MR. JOHN MARCASON, Trenton State Teachers, Sophomore Adviser. B.S.; Rutgers University, M.A.; New York University —Industrial Arts. BOTTOM ROW MR. ELMER MEINDERS, Trenton State Teachers, MR. GEORGE MICKETT, Rutgers University—Guid­ B.S.—History—I.R.C. ance Co-ordinator—Student Government. MR. PAUL NIELSEN, Rutgers University, B.S.; Colum­ bia Teachers College, M.A.—Science—Visual Aids BELOW Club. DR. JOHN WITMER, Penn State College, B.S.; Long MRS. MILDRED HILLEY-SWANK, Temple University; Island College Hospital, M.D.—School Physician. University of Pennsylvania; Rutgers University— MRS. EMILY CURRIE, Monmouth Memorial Hospital, Commercial—Hub Club, Blue Letter, Senior Adviser. School of Nursing; Seton Hall—School Nurse. MR. JOHN TOTIN. Rutgers University, A.B.; M.A.; MISS MILDRED LEIS. High School Secretary. Temple University—English—Football. MISS ANNA CORNELL, Rider College—Administra­ MR. PETER WILSON, Seton Hall College, B.S.; tion Secretary. Columbia Teachers College, M.A.—History—Track, MISS JANET STORER, Assistant Clerk to Adminis­ Supreme Court, Safety Patrol, Junior Adviser. tration.

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FRANKLYN S. ADAM FRED W. J. AHRENS "Bearnie'' "Fritz" A "hi" to everyone . . . "Once a gentleman — al­ Sandy curls . . . "Truer ways a gentleman" . . . friend hath no man" . . . quiet seriousness . . . a pleasing personality. sincere friend . . . humorous Basketball. Courtesy Patrol. side remarks. Footlighters, Senior Play. Bowling, Courtesy Patrol, Music Appreciation.

JOAN M. ALICINO ARNOLD N. ANDERSON "Juliet" "Arnie" "She walks in beauty like Gay guy with gals . . . song the night of stars" . . . of the open road . . . sharp laughter in her voice . . dresser . . . excellent dancer. long, dark wavelets . . Band. Football. 2; Glee clever with a crayon. Club. Art Club. Basketball, Blue Letter. Bulldog's Bark, Cour­ tesy Patrol, Dances: Junior. Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Footlighters. Hall Patrol. Senior Play, Softball.

JOAN A. BATH JANET A. BAUMAN "Joanie" "Jan" "The sweetest person ever" Flirting frolics . . . fluff of . . . precious personality blond curls . . . come hither . . . warm, cheerful smiles air . . . variety is the spice . . . always ready to help. of life. Bulldog's Bark. Canasta Basketball. Blue Letter. Club. Hostess Club. Hub Cheerleader. Dances: Fresh­ Club, L R. C., Senior Play. man. Sophomore. Junior. Junior-Senior Prom. Senior; G.A.A., Senior Play.

PATRICIA M. BECK CARLYLE M. BENSCO "Patt" "Cos" “All the world is a stage" Teachers' nightmare ...... gentle as an April little boy at heart . . . "A shower . . . definitely dra­ Houndl" . . . "Let's make matic . . . with Janet. vith da vork boys." Blue Letter, Footlighters. Dances: Freshman. Sopho­ Baseball, Dances: Fresh­ more. Junior. Junior-Senior man. Sophomore. Senior; Prom. Senior; Hub Club. Senior Play. I. R. C., Literature Club. Modem Dancing, Senior Play.

10 LOUIS BORBELY NANCY B. BOVERS "Lou" "Nan" Slow, winning grins . . . Madame editor . . . per­ spectacular at sports . . . petual motion . . . catchy blushes like fury . . . a grins . . . "But, Miss Anker." great guy. Bulldog's Bark, editor; Crea­ Baseball, 3; Basketball, 2; tive Writing Club. Dances: Football. 2; Hall Patrol, Freshman, Sophomore; Junior Class vice-president. Footlighters. French Club, Safety Patrol. Junior-Senior president; G. A. A., Glee Prom. Varsity Club. Club, Library Council, Latin Club. Pep Club. Student Government: Legislature. 3; Supreme Court, P. T. A. Council; Senior Class vice- president.

CAROL M. BRAENDER PANSY C. BROWN "Tex" “Petunia" Always a friendly smile . . . That southern accent . . . athletic ability . . . pleasing "Painting the clouds with personality . . . modest sunshine" . . . everyone's mademoiselle. friend . . . Georgia peach. Band. Baseball. Basketball. Canasta Club, Courtesy Courtesy Patrol, Cheer­ Patrol, French Club, vice- leader. Dances: Junior. president; Hub Club, Music Junior-Senior Prom. Senior; Appreciation Club, Senior Track, G. A. A., Glee Club. Play. Hub Club, Senior Play.

DORIS B. CANNON JOAN B. CAREY "Dot" “Tibby" She possesses sweetness Continuous giggling . . . the and gayety . . . mania for love light in her eye . . . math . . . efficiency plus gay ways . . . frivolous . . . Charming miss flirting. Baseball. Basketball. Cour­ Baseball. Basketball. tesy Patrol, Dances: Fresh­ Dances: Freshman. Sopho­ man, Sophomore, Junior; more. Junior; Hub Club. French Club, G A. A., Glee Student Government: Legis­ Club. I. R. C., Latin Club. 1 lature; Tumbling. Math Club. Music Apprecia­ tion, Student Government: Legislature. Supreme Court. \ \

JANET C. CHECHE LEODA S. CHESTER “Kek" "Lee" "I am satisfied—I laugh, I On the wings of a song dance, I sing" . . . black, . . . carefree laughter . . . cool eyes . . . blacker hair pert little lass . . . affable. . . . want ad. for height. Blue Letter. Cheerleader. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Dances: Sophomore, Glee Dances: Sophomore, Junior. Club, Hub Club. Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Glee Club. Hostess Club. Hub Club. I. R. C.. Litera­ ture Club. Modern Dancing.

II MARY A. COPPOLA JUDITH M. CRAWFORD "Mary" "Judy" Gooding giggles . . . "Dark Tintinabulations . . . Sugar Eyes" . . . Auburn-tinted n spice . . . tricky twirling tresses . . . little miss . eyes that twinkle. twirler. Baseball, Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Dances: Freshman. Sopho­ Dances: Sophomore, Junior, more, Junior, Junior-Senior Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Prom, Senior; G. A. A., Glee Hub Club. Twirling. Club, Student Government: Legislature 2; Tumbling, Volleyball, Twirling, cap­ tain. V

JOAN ANN CREVELING ANNE M. CSITI "Jibby" "Ann" Laughable talking . . . The gift of gab . . . "the Chanel No. 22 . . . devilish gears, Miss Crowell?" . . . doings . . . fortnightly fan. laughing with Leoda . . . a Bulldog's Bark, exchange bundle of energy. editor; Courtesy Patrol, Baseball, Basketball, Creative Writing Club, Dances: Junior-Senior Prom; Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ Glee Club. Hub Club, more, Junior-Senior Prom; Tumbling, Volleyball. Footlighters, president; French Club, G. A. A„ Latin Club, Student Government: Secretary of Assemblies.

ROBERT H. DAINES JOAN D'AMICO "Bob" "Joan" Dimples . . . basketball Star-studded eyes . . . "Who whiz . . . the wave in his can be patient in such ex­ hair . . . a winning way. tremes" . . . constant chat­ Baseball, 2; Basketball. 3; ting . . . ebony smoke curls. Blue Letter, Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Spohomore; Hub Dances: Junior, Junior- Club. I. R. C.. Senior Play. Senior Prom: Football, 2; Junior Class president. Sophomore Class president. Student Government: Secre­ tary of Activities; Senior Play, Varsity Club.

ZENOBIA R. DEVORE MARGARET H. A. DIERING "Noby" "Marge” "I do not sing because I “A daughter of the gods, must" . . . athletic ability tall and divinely fair” ...... restlessness in class thoughts on a cloud ...... friendly to all. hysterical laughter . . . Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ September Song. more. Junior. Junior-Senior Baseball. Basketball, Prom; Glee Club, Hostess Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ Club, Library Council, more, Junior, Junior-Senior Music Appreciation Club. Prom, Senior; G. A. A., Hall Patrol, Latin Club, Senior Play. Twirling.

12 DAVID E. DOWNIE CATHERINE DUBNI "Dave" "Cathy" Little red devil . . . whiz at La petite jeune fille . . . chem. and trig. . . . "Man, A walking paper doll . . . those Giants" . . . sports­ violets . . . clever and man. smart. Chess Club, Latin Club, Blue Letter. Canasta Club, Math Club. Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Freshman Class president. Future Teachers, president; German Club, Latin Club, Student Govern­ ment: Recording Secretary, Legislature, Honor Board; Senior Play.

JEANNE E. DUNHAM THERESA J. DUNN "Red- "Terry" Emerald tinted eyes . . . Great hunger . . . studious sprucely dressed . moments . . . many plea­ "beauty in kindness as well sant times . . . "Your as charm . . . her hair is tickets." like the sunset. Basketball, Courtesy Patrol, Basketball, Blue Letter, Dances: Sophomore, Junior; Bulldog's Bark, Dances: German Club. I. R. C., Latin Sophomore. Junior, Junior- Club, Senior Play. Senior Prom, Senior; Hall Patrol, Senior Play.

MARILYN L. EDELMAN MARGARET M. ELKO "Tex" "Midge" Spontaneous hilarity . . . Willing worker . . . smiling baffling brain power . . . all the while . . . sports personality plus . . . perfect enthusiast . . . efficiency pianist. expert. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, G. A. A., Hostess Club. associate editor; Courtesy I. R. C., Library Council. Patrol, Dances: Junior, Senior; Footlighters, Glee Club, I. R. C„ president. Music Appreciation Club, president; Senior Play, Future Teachers.

ARTHUR W. ENTWISLE AMELIA T. EOSSO "Art" "Amy" "I'll speak to thee in "Her ways are ways of silence" . . . Oh! So easy pleasantness" . . . gifted on the eyes . . . smooth, with good nature . . . jet pleasant, friendliness . . . black hair . . . always blond waves. friendly. Baseball. Basketball, 3; Courtesy Patrol. Hostess Varsity Club. Club.

13 VIOLA I. EWALD THOMAS M. FAGGIONI "Vi- "Tommy" Strawberry shortcake . . . "A light heart lives long" blushing rose . . . gayer . . . the ladies man . than laughter . . . buttons generously good humored and beaus. • . . flirtatious ways. Basketball. Blue Letter. Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleader, Dances: Soph­ Bulldog's Bark, Courtesy omore. Junior. Junior-Senior Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Prom; Glee Club, Hub Sophomore; Football, Glee Club. Senior Club. Club.

EVELYN J. FENDEIS ENOS J. FOURATT. JR. "Evie" "Ene" Oh! that Brooklyn accent “Men of few words are the . . . gracious goodness . . . best men" . . . "But, Mon­ a gay gal . . . just plain sieur Graham?" . . . slow cute. but, sure . . . a good cop. Hostess Club. Hub Club. Band. Courtesy Patrol, Hall Patrol, Library Council.

RUTH E. GALUSHA JOSEPH J. GANGEMI "Ruthie" "Joe" Smallest of senior six . . . "A strong will, a strong peppy pixie . . . sunny-side judgment" . . . quiet as up . . . friendly smiles. mist . . . golf for a sport Baseball, Basketball, . . . teasing antics. Blue Letter. Cheerleader. Courtesy Patrol, Golf Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ Varsity Club. more; G. A. A., Hub Club. Modem Dancing, Twirling, Tumbling, Volleyball.

RUTH A. GARRECHT MICHAEL A. GANGEMI "Gee- "Mick” Sincerity in her vital power "Laugh and the world . . . scarlet blushes . . . laughs with you" . . . a hidden, golden person­ constant clowning . . . a ality . . . quiet, amiable hole in one . . . fooling ways. and flirting. Band. Basketball. Canasta Baseball, Basketball, Club. G. A. A.. Glee Club. Courtesy Patrol, Cross Hub Club. Latin Club. Country, Dances: Junior- Senior Prom; Golf. Track. Varsity Club. >

14 PHYLLIS L. GOODENOUGH "Phyl" RICHARD A. GRANHOLM Genial geologist . . . daffy “Reb" over the Dodgers . . . "I'll Happy ham . , . "Ho! oh! argue with you, but you're that's just Jim Dandy" wrong” . . . ever "on call." Vive la Confederacy" Band. Bulldog's Bark. Cour­ a handsome gentleman. tesy Patrol, Dances: Fresh­ Courtesy Patrol. Music Appreciation Club, Senior man, Sophomore, Junior- Play. Senior Prom, Senior; Latin Club. Library Council, Student Government: Attor­ ney General, Chief Justice.

JANET L. GRIGGER JOAN A. GRIGGER "Jan" "Joanie" Naive niceness . . . ramb­ Fairy sweetness . . . abund­ ling with Ruth . , . loqua­ ant intellect . . always cious lassie . . . vague, but proper . . . placid counten­ virtuous. ance. Basketball, Canasta Club. Baseball, Basketball, Glee Club. Hostess Club. Canasta Club, French Club, Hub Club, I. R. C., Library Future Teachers, G. A. A., Council. Glee Club. Hostess Club, I- R. C., Latin Club, Library Council, Music Apprecia­ tion, Modern Dancing, Track, Tumbling, Volleyball.

GEORGE M. HARTFELDER SELDEN W. HOAGLAND "George" "Seldie" Quantities of quiet . . . "Hey, good looking" . . , youthful appearance . . . a faint, careful smile . . . soft stillness . . . rare gridiron gusto . . . frolic­ laughs. some flirtations. Senior Play. Baseball, 3; Basketball, 2; Football, 4; Track, Varsity Club.

ROBERTA D. HOLLENBACK ROBERT A. HOLLIDAY “Bert" "Ace" Gentle grace . . . pleasant "All the world loves a person . . . easy to get clown" . . . never a word­ along with . . . side smiles. less moment . . "I'm Courtesy Patrol, Hostess serious" . . . arguing in Club, Senior Play. P. A. D. Courtesy Patrol. Dances: Freshman, Sophomore. Junior; Glee Club, Student Government: Legislature; Vis-ed.

15 OLIVER W. HONE "Ollie" JOHN J. HOOPS "Hooper" Thy ways are the ways of an honest man” . . . shining Smooth grooming brown eyes . , . shy smiles basketball whiz . . . sharpie . . . quantities of quietness. . . . "in a Mercury." Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ Baseball, 3; Basketball, 3; more: French Club, Foot­ Cross Country, 3; Dances: ball, Latin Club, Safety Freshman, Sophomore; Glee Club, Senior Play, Varsity Patrol, Senior Play, Student Club. Gevemment: Legislature.

PHYLLIS A. HUNT "Phyl" NANCY A. JONES "Why should I not speak “Nan" to you?" . . . an everlasting Speech is great, but, suntan . . . blonde locks silence is greater" . . . soft and "Alice-blue" eyes . smiling shyness . . . those a finger in every pie. eyes of warm brown Blue Letter, Cheerleader, sweet and demure. Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Blue Letter, Bulldog s Bark, Freshman, Sophomore, Library Council. Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Footlighters, Hall Patrol, Hostess Club, Hub Club, I. R. C„ Latin Club, Pep Club, Senior Play.

SHIRLEY A. JONES STEPHEN KENDZULAK "Shirl" "Steve" Someone's stenog . . . a Ah! for a paintbrush . . tossing ocean of sable curls pleasant, slow smiles . . . . . "stabbed with laughter" occasional outbursts . . . . smart as a whip. teasing the girls. Blue Letter, Dances: Junior- Art Club, Blue Letter, Carv­ Senior Prom, Senior; Hub ing Club, Dances: Fresh­ Club, I. R. C„ Junior Class man, Sophomore, Junior, secretary. Student Govern­ Junior-Senior Prom; Senior ment: Supreme Court; Play. Tumbling.

WAYNE A. KINSEY EDMUND C. KLOESS "Wayne" "Ed- Dabbing in electricity . . Gone fishin' . . . pleasant hot-rod pilot . . . contagious smiles .... amiable ways laughter . . . friendly fellow. . . . troubles, no such thing! Hall Patrol, Safety Patrol. Baseball, Carving Club. Courtesy Patrol, Senior Play.

16 CATHERINE T. KOZIK BARBARA A. KRETCH "Kitty" "Bobby" Giggles galore . . . active A New Market miss . . . in athletics . . . Devil may junior librarian . . . matter- care . . . hails from Menlo of-fact manner . . . with Park. Midge. Baseball. Blue Letter, Hub Baseball. Basketball, G. A. Club. A., Hostess Club, I. R. C., Library Council. Track, Tumbling, Volleyball.

AMELIA H. LADAY MICHAEL LAURIA "Amy" "Mickey" Spirited gab tests . . . in "The little lover" . . . teasing the know . . . dry humor green eyes . . . devilish . "music hath charms grins . . . one of the New and so does she." Marketeers. Baseball. Basketball, Carving Club. Dances: Dances: Sophomore; G. A. Sophomore. A., German Club, Glee Club. Hub Club.

PAUL W. LAUSTEN FLOYD A. LEFFLER "Smiley" "Lefty" "Afoot and light hearted, I Lift that bar . . "according take to the open road" . . . to the Keith Theory" . . . the strong silent type . . . back to Caveman times . . . that stock of blondness . . . "one hour in a cage with bashful smiles. Teck." Courtesy Patrol. Courtesy Patrol, German Club, president; Hall Patrol.

ELEANOR S. LEON KATHLEEN M. LIEBHART "El- "Mickie" Tight, lilting laughter . . . Unruly blushes . . . kitten easy to like . . . incessant . . . "sunshine of her smile" chattering . . . dark eyes. . . . lilies of the valley. Blue Letter. Dances: Fresh­ Band. Canasta Club. Cour­ man, Sophomore, funior; tesy Patrol. Dances: funior. Hostess Club. Hub Club, Junior-Senior Prom. Senior; Library Council. Student Footlighters, Senior Play. Government: Legislature.

17 JOAN E. LIMOLI HANNAH LOEWENGART "Jody'' "Lory" “True ease in writing comes “And a very nice girl you'll from art, not chance" . . find her" . . . "I mean" silvery silence . . , tall . . . never without gum . . . gentleness . . . a laugh a dark eyes that smile. day. Canasta Club, Dances: Blue Letter, Canasta Club, Junior; Footlighters, Hub Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Club, I. R. C„ Junior Red Junior, Junior-Senior Prom, Cross. Latin Club, Senior Senior; Footlighters, I. R. C.. Play, French Club. Senior Play.

ELISSA M. LOSCHE MATTHEW W. LUTZ "Lee” “Matt" Quaint quietness . . . little "Whizzing" in that car . . . lass . . . peek-a-boo shy­ a good natured fellow . . . ness . . . sweet smile. so debonair . . . a good Hostess Club. Hub Club, looker. Senior Play. Bowling, Music Apprecia­ tion.

GREGORY N. MACHYOWSKY BERNADETTE J. MARSICANO "Eggie" "Bernie” Mr. Statesman . . . chock Fashion personified . . . a full of chuckles . . . a band-box finesse . . . a Rachmaninoff Concerto . . . smile for everyone . . . perfect politician. smart little hats. Band, Blue Letter. Dances; Blue Letter. Bulldog's Bark. Junior, Junior-Senior Prom; Dances: Sophomore; Ger­ Footlighters, French Club, man Club. I. R. C., Library Glee Club. I. R. C„ Latin Council, Senior Play. Club. Law Club, Music Appreciation Club, Student Government: President of the school. Vice-president of the school. Legislature. 2; P. T. A. Council. Honor Board.

MARYLOU MARTIN EDWARD L. MARTINEAU "Mary" "Ed" Tricky typist . . . happy-go- Casually quiet in class . . . lucky . . . whizzing along sincere smile . . . dry, subtle in that feminine Ford . . . humor impressive with Joan. intelligence. Blue Letter. Glee Club, Courtesy Patrol. Hostess Club, Hub Club.

18 MARGARET E. MC GUINESS HELEN E, MC LEOD "Sis" “Pepsi" Fashion designer . . . con­ Avid homework hater . . stant scribbling . . . silent a gift of gab . . . clever moments . . . elegant eyes gestures . nice and and lacy lashes. likeable. Dances: Freshman, Sopho­ Baseball, Basketball, more, Junior; Hub Club. Hostess Club, Hub Club.

SARAH E. MC LEOD WILLIAM A. MOLINEUX "Butch" "Will" "The happier the time, the Devilish grins . . . casually quicker it passes" . . very collegiate . . . gay and good looking . . , cheerful reckless genial chatter . . . gay smiles. journalist. Baseball, Basketball, Blue Letter, editor; Bulldog's Dances: Junier, Junior- Bark. exchange editor; Senior Prom: Hub Club. Creative Writing Club, Dances: Sophomore, Junior. Senior; French Club. Foot- lighters, Future Teachers, I. R. C., Junior Red Cross. Latin Club, Library Council. Music Appreciation Club, Senior Play, Student Gov­ ernment: Secretary of State, Legislature.

GEORGE P. MUHO ROBERTA MURAWSKI "Moo" "Bobbie" "He went to sleep a fresh­ "There's no business like man and woke up a senior" show business" . . . eyes . . . jokes and jests . . . as blue as twilight . . . friendliness . . . a life of pleating the accordian . . . leisure. our favorite musician. Cross Country, Track. Blue Letter, Canasta Club. Courtesy Patrol, French Club, Future Teachers. I. R. C., Latin Club, Student Government: Under-secre­ tary of Assemblies.

WILLIAM R. NEELY ROBERT S. NOGAN "Bill" "Bob" "He laughs and the world "If work interfers with plea­ laughs with him" . . . All- sure, throw work out" . . . American . . . perfect gentle sly side remarks . . . coy knight . . comical cracks. smiles . . . likeable. Baseball, 2; Basketball. 5; Indoor Track. Music Appre­ Courtesy Patrol. Dances: ciation. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior. Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Football. 4; Glee Club. Senior Class presi­ dent. Senior Play, Sopho­ more vice-president. Stu­ dent Government: Secre­ tary of Interior; Varsitv Club. 19 GISELA I. OCHSE SHIRLEY M. ORLICK "Ocksche" "Shirl" Fair as a flower . . . apple "Good humor and friendli­ blossom . . . a German ness are always a success" treat that's hard to beat ...... prospective secretary eager to please. . . . merry laughter . . . German Club. Stamp Club. in a hurry. Band. Baseball. Basketball. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark. Courtesy Patrol. Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior; G. A. A., Glee Club, Hub Club, Volleyball.

FRANK A. PAPP GORDON M. PAPP "Hunky" "Gaza" "Haste makes waste" . . . "Why should the devil have enthusiastic sportsman . . . all the fun?" . . . never a friendly guy . . . cruising worries . . . classroom antics around. . . . harmless boisterous­ Baseball, Football. ness.

DONALD PERKIN JOAN C. RAINFORD "Perk" "Joanie" Free and easy . . . "that's "Sweet and lovely" . . . soft my girl" . . . wise, side- silence . . . charm in every cracks . . . impish grin. smile . . . feminine gentle­ Baseball, Basketball, 2; ness. Dances: Freshman. Sopho­ Basketball, Blue Letter, Bull­ more. Junior. Junior-Senior dog's Bark, Dances: Junior. Prom, Senior; Football. 3; Junior-Senior Prom; Hub Senior Play, Track, Varsity Club. Student Government: Club. Secretary; Modem Dancing.

JOAN V. RAPP RUTH M. RASMUSSEN “Joan" "Ruthie" "Dignity and charm are Pleasingly pleasant . . . hers" . . . always a smile "silence is golden" ...... soft silence . . . as sweet shyness . . . countless true as they come . . . curls. with Mary. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Hub Club. Library Council. Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior. Junior-Senior Prom; Footlighters. Glee Club, Hub Club. Twirling, Pep Club, Bowling.

20 ANNE B. RATCLIFFE ROBERT A. REGAN "Rebel" "Regent" Soft Southern accent . . . “Happy, carefree, always vivacious vamping . . . gay” . . . wavy hair . . . magnolias and moonlight liable to loafing . . . take . . . seldom gentless. it easy. Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Baseball, Basketball, 2; lunior-Senior Prom, Senior; Dances: Freshman, Junior; Footlighters, Hall Patrol, Football, 3; Track, Varsity Hostess Club, Hub Club, Club. Vis-ed.

JAMES F. ROBINSON SUZANNE ROLL "Whitey" "Suzer" "A pleasant smile in a "Talk to me, laugh with me, quiet way” . . . that blue I despise silence" . . . convertible . . . winkling proprietor of rare laughs eyes . . . boyishness. . . . windblown manner Carving Club, Courtesy . . . never a dull moment. Patrol, Footlighters. Basketball. Blue Letter. Bull­ dog's Bark, Dances: Sopho­ more, Junior, Junior-Senior Prom, Senior; Hall Patrol, Senior Play.

SUZANNE RULE JOSEPH R. SALOMONE "Susie" "Moose" Gingervating . . [friendly "Happy am I; from care I'm flirting . . . peppy per­ free" . . . coy chuckles . . . sonality . . . smothered cheerful disposition . . . giggles. easy going chap. Baseball, Basketball, Band. BasebalL Cheerleader, Courtesy Pa­ trol, Dances: Freshman. Sophomore, Junior, Junior- Senior Prom; G. A. A.

OSCAR G. SCAVUZZO ANDRE J. J. SCOPELLITI "Cookie" "Dindy" "Let nothing disturb thee" Keeps you laughing ...... jolly joking . . . dozing clever story-teller . . . man in class . . . wilds of New of many nicknames . . . Market. “give me some soft-shoe Baseball, 2; Bowling, Cour­ music." tesy Patrol, Football. Football 2; French Club. Music Appreciation Club, Varsity Club.

21 MAGNOLIA SCRUGGS JOHN SMITH "Maggie" "Smitty" Just good natured . . . soft- "Worth makes a man” . . . spoken manners . . . a somewhat of a tranquil quiet way . . queenly nature . . . tall and blond poise. . . . a ready laugh. G. A. A.. Hub Club. I. R. C. Carving Club. Courtesy Patrol, Indoor Track.

MARGARET A. SORENSON MARGARET J. STANTON "Margie" "Margie" Effervescent pleasantness Quiet, but noticeable ...... smooth charm . . . from New Market . . . never likeable nature . . . sweet a hair out of place . . . prevailing silence. with Elissa. Bulldog's Bark. French Hostess Club, Hub Club, Club, Hostess Club. Senior Senior Play. Play, Student Government: Legislature.

JOYCE A. STASKIEWICZ RALPH STESS "Joy" "Crash" Thick curly ringlets . . . Joking around . . . friendly winsome ways . . . delight­ ways . . . a good soda ful freckles . . . oh! that jerk . . . "Oh! no Miss de smile! Vries.” Hostess Club, Hub Club,

WEYMAN B. SUITER HELEN SUZNOVICH "Ray" "Suzie" A smile for all . . . loves Pencil skirts .- . . prot6g6 his motor scooter . . . never of the “Bee-Hive" . . . in much of a rush . . . likes long, shiny locks . . . sultry sports and work. glances. Glee Club, Hall Patrol. Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Junior Science Club, Latin Freshman, Sophomore. Club. Library Council, Junior, Junior-Senior Prom, Vis-ed. Senior; Footlighters, Hall Patrol. Hostess Club, Hub Club.

22 JAMES B. SWANK ROBERT TEN EYCK "Jim" "Teck" "All the world loves a Missed that pedestrian" lover" . . . smooth, good . . . mechanical genius looks . . . warm brown . . . "get Leffler!" . . eyes . . . that sleek con­ electricity expert. vertible. Football.

RICHARD M. TONER LUCINDA TOOMBS "Dick" "Cindy" Plaid shirts . . . the "butch" Perky smiles . . . quiet haircut . . . roaming in the efficiency . . . soft spoken "Beetle" . . . droll remarks. . . . with Maggie. Basketball, 4; Courtesy Baseball, Basketball, Blue Patrol, Dances: Freshman, Letter, G. A. A„ I. R. C., Sophomore, Junior, Junior- Senior Play, Tumbling, Senior Prom; Glee Club, Volleyball. Track. 3; Varsity Club, Vis-ed.

AUDREY P. VENETT CAROL VINCZE "Aud" "Suzie" Slight sophistication . . . Quiet humor . . . roller white wine . . . blue velvet skating . . . dreamy mo­ . . . gardenias. ments . . . not the least bit Band, Basketball, Blue loud. Letter, Dances: Freshman, Dances: Freshman; French Sophomore, Junior, Junior- Club, Hostess Club, Latin Senior Prom; French Club, Club, Library Council, Footlighters, German Club, Senior Play. Glee Club, Hub Club, I. R. C.. Modem Dancing, Senior Play, Twirling, Tumbling, Volleyball.

MONROE A. WEIANT, JR. THERESA R. WHITE "Mun" "Tre" Sportswise . . . the silent "Why aren't they all con type . . . no use in hurry­ tented like me?" . . . happy ing . . . "You'll never con­ go-lucky . . . yo-de-lay vince me." de-ee . . . and quiet moods Baseball, Bulldog's Bark, Baseball, Basketball sports editor; German Club, Blue Letter, Dances: Junior Latin Club. Senior Prom; Hub Club Senior Play, Track, Volley ball.

23 RUTH R. WILSON FRANK J. WINCHIGEL "Ruthie" "Winch" "The deepest rivers flow Capacity for joy . . . casu­ with the least sound" . . . ally carefree . . . powerfully perky sweetness . . . blonde quiet . . . fond of sports. as sunrise . . . kitten-like Football, 3; Basketball, 1; quietness. Baseball, 2; Senior Play. French Club. Latin Club, Courtesy Patrol, Hostess Club, Dances: Junior-Senior Prom; Senior Play.

SHIRLEY H. MUGLIA PATRICIA A. ZILKA “Shirl" "Pat" Front the wilderness of "She spends the coins of Wildwood . . . willing to friendliness" . . . sunny help . . . good companion tresses . . . jovial remarks . . . friendly personality. . . . keeper of the funds. L R. C. Blue Letter, Bulldog's Bark, Courtesy Patrol, Dances: Sophomore, Junior, Junior- Senior Prom; Footlighters, French Club, Glee Club, Junior Class treasurer, Latin Club, Senior Class trea­ surer, Senior Play, Student Government: Secretary of the Treasury; Pep Club.

JANE J. WINN "Janie" Artistic qualities . . . "still waters run deep" . . , shy smiles . . . modest as a sparrow. Glee Club, Dances: Fresh­ man, Sophomore, Junior- Senior Prom; Band, Blue Letter.

CROSSING THE BAR Alfred, Lord Tennyson Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face 24 When 1 have crossed the bar. PHYLLIS ANNE SKOW The Fighting Littles

Few oi the audience to view this year's senior play. THE FIGHTING LITTLES, will iorget Will Molineux, a stem lather; Pat Zilka, his charming daughter; Bill Neely, levelheaded boy Iriend; Carlyle Bensco, the mischievous son; Marilyn Edelman, pacemaking mother; Audrey Venett, cousin Antoinette, a twelve year old charmer; Don Perkin, one of the charmed: Joan Alicino. a Southern enchantress; Dick Granholm. pompous prig; Hannah Loewengart, society snob; Marge Diering; mystic dancer; Joan Creveling, Cuckoo; Eleanor "yeah" Ritter; and Lucinda Toombs, maid.

20 Leagues Under In Davy Jones Locker

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be twenty leagues under the sea? The theme of this year's senior dance. Davy Jones' Locker, provided the proper setting for such imaginings. Decorations were complete with a silverhaired mermaid and a charming blue catfish. Perhaps the highlight of the dance w as the crowning of the football King and Queen, Tom Goy and Suet Rule, who graced the golden throne. Although the weather was marred by snowfall on the big night, quite, a crowd attended, and as the saying goes, "a good time was had by all."

On the bottom of the sea. TEACHERS' TORMENT MOST ATHLETIC Carlyle Bensco—Sue Roll Lou Borbely—Carol Braender

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BEST ALL-AROUND Cathy Dubni—Gregory Machyowsky Carol Braender—Bob Daines

BEST LOOKING MOST DRAMATIC loan Alicino—Jim Swank Dick Granholm—Audrey Venett

MOST SINCERE Gregory Machyowsky—Nancy Bovers

MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Gregory Machyowsky—Phyllis Hunt

MOST BASHFUL NICEST PERSONALITY Monroe Weiant—Nancy lones MOST POPULAR Frank Adam—Pansy Brown Lou Borbely—Phyllis Hunt

BEST SENSE OF HUMOR CLASS COUPLE BEST DRESSED BIGGEST FLIRT Carlyle Bensco—Pansy Brown ludy Crawford—Seldie Hoagland Bernadette Marsicano—Joe Gangemi Sue Rule—Jim Swank September 7, 1948. We were wide- the middle of the year one of our favorite eyed and giddy as we wandered up those teachers, Mr. Schmidtchen, left his history three flights of stairs to freshmen classes, classes to become assistant principal. At just four short years ago. We were frisky last the date neared when we would pro­ freshmen those first few weeks, but soon duce a superior prom for the seniors. We we learned that algebra was a far cry from counted the profits we had from previous junior high arithmetic, and science became events and stretched their value parsimon­ much more complicated; so we decided to iously. This was the last big production of settle down. our junior year and after it was over, we We held our first class meeting and again settled down to prepare for our final elected Cathy Dubni as our class president, exams—which, by the aid of fate and a Art Kemph as vice-president, Sue Griffin as push made us seniors. After all this was secretary, and Bill Cuba as treasurer. We over, we were ushered into the auditorium glided along smoothly under the leadership for the last assembly of the year. It was of these officers, and then in eight short different from all the others. It was the last months we learned that we were to sponsor one for the old seniors, and we paid them a dance. Living up to that great feeling of a respectful silence until the last person had responsibility, we went about looking for marched up the stairs for the last time. Then ideas and finally we settled on the "Mardi an unexpected joy came to us. We were Gras." Lots and lots of the upper classmen really seniors. flocked to our dance, and it made us feel The summer passed quickly and mighty proud. September came once again. This time we The growing-up process which took elected as our class leaders Bill Neely, place in our freshmen year was short-lived; president; Nancy Bovers, vice-president; before we knew it, we were sophomores, Phyllis Hunt, secretary; and Pat Zilka, treas­ clicking our heels and rubbing elbows with urer. Suddenly it became urgent for us to the rest of the upper classmen. To lead us join clubs and to collect souvenirs which would remind us of the gay and happy times through the year, we elected Bob Daines in M.H.S. We attended all the football games as president; Bill Neely, vice-president; Sue with eager enthusiasm. We watched the Griffin, secretary; and John Hofer, treasurer. days fly by until the time of the Senior dance In this year we wrote many a painful essay, when Joan Alicino and her able crew created tested our memory on historic dates, and "Davy Jones' Locker" for us. “The Fighting flirted with French, to say nothing of our Littles" presented by our class was a hit and battle with the inevitable Julius Caesar. the town knew we had dramatic talent. For Then, when it came time, we brought "Cin­ a short time we had two much liked practice derella" back to life—glass slipper and all. teachers, Mr. Marvin Reed and Mr. Roger And before we knew it, we raced through Richards. Time danced away and we were our exams, exchanging brilliant information recipients of a beautiful prom. After our final painless exams, we began practicing for for the passing grades that made us juniors. graduation. Sunday, June 15, with its solemn Bob Daines was retained in the office procession came and finally the evening of of president of our class for a second year, June 18, when we said farewell to our alma and Lou Borbely was voted vice-president; mater, to our teachers, and to our classmates. Shirley Jones, secretary; and Pat Zilka, Then we went out into the night, into a treasurer. We went to the "South Sea separate world with a blessing very warm Islands" for our Junior dance and we had a upon our heads and another blessing in hard time finding our way back home. In our hearts. Junior Class

Mr. Baer's Homeroom.

Miss Farrell's Homeroom.

Mr. Graham's Homeroom.

Mr. Wilson's Homeroom.

Miss Link's Homeroom. iivities Student Government

THE CABINET STANDING: Ernie Docs, Vice-president; Bob Daines, Secretary oi Activities; Will Molineux, Secretary oi State; Mr. George Mickett, Adviser. SITTING: Bill Neely, Secretary of Interior Joan Creveling, Secretary of Assemblies; Pat Zilka, Secretary of Treasury; Cathy Dubni, Recording Secretary; Phyllis Goodenough, Attorney General; Gregory Machyowsky, President.

THE LEGISLATURE THIRD ROW: Oliver Hone. Leonard Legg, Dennis Harmyk. Charles Brooks. Donald Davis. SECOND ROW: Mr. George Mickett, Adviser; Arthur Kempf, Marjorie Schenck, Ronnie 30 Stanley, George Hollingshead, Ernie Docs, Bill Groben. FIRST ROW: Margaret Sorensen, Marilyn Gray, Nancy Crawford, Lysbeth Ruckert, Gerrie Nelson, Doris Cannon. SUPREME COURT STANDING: Mr. Peter Wilson, Adviser: Eleanor Ritter, Almorian Brown, Bob Edelman, Diane Flood, Phyllis Goodenough, Doris Cannon.

PATROLS The combined courtesy, hall, noon hour, and safety patrols strive to eliminate discipline problems and enforce school rules and regulations. Weyman Suiter is Captain and Mr. Peter Wilson, Adviser.

The Legislative Council is the law-making department and consists of the homeroom presidents, presided over by the vice-president. The job of carrying out decisions of the Legislative Council rests with the Executive Council, whose membership includes the school president, vice-president and various secretaries appointed by the president. This group transforms words into actions. Aiding the Executive Council in its work are numerous com­ mittees supervised by the secretaries and containing members of the Legislative Council. The Supreme Court consisting of a judge from every grade and headed by the Attorney General, works to emphasize the prevention and elimination of any problems leading to poor school discipline. By achieving a strong organization this year, the Student Government is nearer com­ pletion of its end purpose—"A better M.H.S. for all concerned." 31 There’s Something About\

HOMETOWN BAND Everybody loves a band, and we at M.H.S. were no exception. Our band, which supplied spirited music at our football games, was responsible for much of the enthusiasm we displayed. It was also that extra touch at the Halloween parade, Santa Claus' reception, Memorial Day parade, and the high school assemblies. Many of the townspeople attended the gay Music Festival in May and applauded the musical selections. We shall always remember our attrac­ tive twirlers who accompanied the band. Led by drum majorette, Audrey Venett, and head twirler, Judy Crawford, they were Nancy Craw­ ford, Carmella Eosso, Ann Dunne, Joan Rapp, Roberta McGuinness, Joyce Hyldahl, Margaret Diering, Elaine Beck, June Baldsiefen, Mary Judy Crawford Audrey Venett Coppola, Diane Flood, and Phyllis Ten Eyck. \ M. H. 8. Band

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART Wafted by the air come the melodious voices of the Glee Club. This organization aims to encourage musical appreciation, to foster musical understanding, and to further group social harmony. At separate and joint meetings, the boys and girls leam sight reading and ear training, singing of familiar songs, and the fundamentals of music theory. To become a member of the Glee Club, a student must pass satisfactorily a tryout at the beginning of the school year. Activities of the club this year were the Christmas cantata, pre­ sented jointly with the Footlighters, and the Spring Festival, done with the band. Treasured by the members are their Glee Club pins received at the end of the year. By The Beautiful Banube The German Club held monthly meetings for the purpose of learning more about the German people and their customs, songs, plays, and dances. To accomplish this aim as well as to assure the members of a good time, a schedule of activities was arranged at the beginning of the year, which included a guest speaker, a song fest, holiday parties, a scavenger hunt, the production of a German comedy, German bingo, and a picnic with another German Club. Added amusement was fur­ nished by the attempts of the club members to converse in German.

In Gay Par i s Once a month the French Club met to learn more about the French people, their customs, and language. A number of parties, a trip to New York City, entertaining French Clubs from other schools and attending French movies in New Brunswick added to the interest and value of the club. Like other language clubs, the members had an enjoyable time speaking French among themselves.

On Roads To Rome The Latin Club meetings were held as often as possible at which time the various members presented dramatizations of the life of the early Ramans. In addition there was a Christmas party, a spring picnic, a noon dance, and an annual trip to New York City. Life in the Latin Club is not so dead as the Romans. The unusual and unique initiations give much life. Table Setters Scurring around the refreshment table of the P. T. A. meetings were found the able table setters of the Hostess Club. This group of girls also aided many other organizations in the planning of their parties. Around Christmas time the members provided great joy to many children in hospitals by bringing them gifts.

“Ra, Te, Ta” Up three flights of stairs, turn right, and follow the "Ra, te, ta," of the typists and you will be lead to the meeting place of the Hub. The purpose of this club is to create an interest in increasing speed and accuracy in typing. One of the big highlights of the year was the New Jersey State Typing Contest. The winners of this contest received their rewards at the last assembly of the school year. The Hub, with its ambi­ tious members, was very successful in all its undertakings.

Junior Librarians Any student in the library who is in need of assistance may be met by a helpful member of the Library Council. Their invaluable services include assisting the librarian in library routine, keeping books in order, checking books, and assisting students in finding material. More­ over, the council belongs to the New Jersey Library Council Association. At the semi-annual conventions the council took part in discussions on various topics of interest, like "Effects of Television on Teenage Reading." The council has also visited the New York Times Library where they were shown the relationship of the library to publishing a newspaper. Students of the Press "Hear ye, Hear ye! Read all about it in the Bulldog's Bark" is the cry of circulators once a month. To be on the staff a student must take the two-week journalism course offered at the beginning of each year and pass an exam creditably. The "B.B." aims to disseminate news about school to the student body, to build school spirit, to provide an organ for student opinions, and to provide an outlet for journalistic interests. In furthering these ideals, the staff works with excitement, en­ thusiasm, and enjoyment. Representa­ tives attend tht Columbia Scholastic Press Conference in March and the Temple University Press Tournament in April.

Receipts for TV Set Pacing rapidly in school or around town, .members were seen collecting store receipts for the pre­ sentation of a television set to the school. Newly organized, the Inter­ national Relations Club has had many varied projects this year, such as contributions to CARE, a noon dance, and out-of-town trips. In order to carry out these projects, ingenious devices to raise money were used by the club. Remembering its purpose, which is to make persons aware of the desirability of working to promote good international rela­ tions, the club has presented well informed speakers, has shown ap­ propriate films, and has held worth­ while discussions.

Aspiring Actors of M. H. S. Are there any young, aspiring actors in sight? If so, they are sure to be members of the Footlighters, the dramatics club of M.H.S. The club meets every Tuesday, and its purpose is to acquaint its members with the fundamentals of acting, stage make-up, and stage work. This year's debut of the Footlighters was in the Christmas Cantata, done joint­ ly with the Glee Club. Perhaps the highlight of the year was Take Three Girls, successfully given on April 4th. This was a play revolving about the problems of three sisters reared by a spinster aunt. An appropriate end to a busy year was an exciting ex­ cursion to New York to see a Broad­ way play. 36 Lights, action. Cameras.''—Vis-ed at work. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms—music lovers enjoy them all.

The royal gam e oi chess. The wild blue yonder.

Work . . . share No kibitzing in the Canasta Club.

P | , . * 1 Future (Whip cracking) Teachers. y/SI According to the books, the law states . . T ^ li

Numbers, numbers, numbers — the puzzling Math Club.

leannette Cifrodelli, Lucille Sorgento, Lorraine Losche, Marion Heller, San­ dra Carpenter, Jane Christensen. The 1 9 5 2 Blue Letter The most marked innovation in the Blue Schenck. General Assistant: Tony Hutson. Letter this year is the special attention given Art Staff: Stephen Kenzulak, Joan Alicino, to seniors. Greater emphasis is placed on Jeanette Cheche, Patricia Beck. informality which is evidenced in the greater Business Staff: Business Managers: Joan space allowed for informal and novelty pic­ Rainford, Judy Crawford. Collection Man­ tures. Putting its shoulder to the grindstone agers: Joan Bath, Magnolia Scruggs. Typists: in a cooperative spirit, the staff worked dili­ Marylou Martin, Judy Crawford, Shirley Jones. gently to give its best to Metuchen High Collection Staff: Joan Carey, Leoda Chester, School in the '52 Blue Letter. Mary Coppola, Anna Csiti, Joan D'Amico, Editor: William Molineux. Margaret Elko, Evelyn Fendeis, Ruth Galu- Faculty Advisers: Miss Louise M. sha, Janet Grigger, Nancy Jones, Shirley Haitsch, Chairman; Miss Florence de Vries, Jones, Catherine Kozik, Barbara Kretch, Mrs. Mildred Hilley-Swank. Amelia Laday, Eleanor Leon, Bernadette Literary Staff: Senior Write-ups: Patricia Marsicano, Marylou Martin, Shirley Orlick, Zilka, Phyllis Hunt, William Molineux, Viola Ruth Rasmussen, Joyce Staskiewicz, Lucinda Ewald, Janet Bauman, Joan Limoli. Club Toombs, Jane Winn, Carol Braender, Janet Write-ups: Marilyn Edelman, Catherine Cheche. Dubni. Faculty Write-ups: Catherine Dubni. Advertising Staff: Kathleen Liebhart, William Dedication: William Molineux. Class History: Molineux. Joan Limoli. Sports: Bob Daines, Marjorie fOOTBALl

Under the guidance of a new coach, Mr. John Totin, the Metuchen High School team finished the 1951 football season with a 5-3 record. Traveling to Atlantic Highlands for the opener the Bulldogs were downed 14-0. Not discouraged the team trounced Dun- ellen 32-9 the following week. Beset by injuries, the Bulldogs lost, 26-6 to a powerful North Arlington team. Bill Neely Metuchen then started a four game win­ ning streak by dropping Matawan 13-12 and following this win with a 19-14 beating of Lambertville. For a homecoming game the team, sparked by Bill Schedneck, laid the Keyport eleven aside 20-14. On the thirteenth of November we settled an old time grudge by edging out St. Peter's 8-7 in a hard fought battle. In the final game of the season Metuchen bowed to her oldest rival, Highland Park, 38-6. The team voted Don Perkin as captain, Selden Hoagland as the most valuable player and Tom Goy as the most improved player. The 1951 season showed a marked improvement in the team's spirit, school spirit and the greatest improvement in team play over past years.

Frank Papp Selden Hoagland A Perfect Harmony in Teamwork 1 / 4r

Bob Daines

lim Swank J.V. AND FRESHMAN FOOTBALL The Freshman football team, under the leadership of Mr. G. Hartland, finished the second consecutive undefeated season, winning nine straight games. The young Bulldogs scored two smashing victories, Scotch Plains (20-0; 28-0), one over Highland Park (28-13), and another over Carteret (27-7). BASKETBALL

Metuchen's first game was with Scotch Plains; they dropped a heartbreaker by a score of 46-45 as a spirited second half rally just fell short of pulling the game out of the fire. The next two games produced resounding triumphs for the Bulldog five as they beat Perth Amboy Vocational and Jamesburg by the scores of 59-45 and 72-49 respectiyely. Metuchen then lost to unde­ feated Dunellen by a score of 56-51. The next game was against another undefeated team, St. Mary's. The scrappy Metuchen outfit finally succumbed by a 64 to 62 score after leading throughout the game. Metuchen beat Perth Amboy Vocational again by the score of 71-44. Metuchen lost the next two games to an undefeated Sayreville five 60-44 and to Dunellen again by a score of 60-47. Metuchen then returned to defeat Roselle 70-56. Our next foe was our arch rival, High­ land Park. For the first half the Bulldogs stayed with the favored Owls, but finally succumbed to a blistering second half rally 76-56. We then lost another high scoring game to St. Mary's, 86-70. The Bulldogs then rebounded for two straight wins belting Roselle 64-52 and Jamesburg 53-47. In return games, Metuchen lost to Highland Park 72-53 and Scotch Plans 85-76. Metuchen then lost a close game to high ranking Carteret 57-52. Just as Metuchen opened the season with a heart­ breaking last-second loss, so we ended the year by a 57-55 loss to Sayerville. Mr. Bragner in right held. BASE BALL

The baseball team, under the direc­ chipped in with two victories. tion of Mr. George Hartland, finished another Backing up this strong pitching staff successful season with an eight won, six was a hard hitting club boasting five three- lost record. Metuchen opened the season hundred hitters including John Hoops, Bill with an inexperienced team, with only three Schedneck, John Wagner, John Kasharian lettermen returning from the previous year; and Richie McCoombs. however, this team developed rapidly. At the end of the season the team Bill Schedneck led a strong pitching voted John Wagner, their all-county catcher, staff with five wins, while Mike Muha team captain and most valuable player. The 1951 outdoor track team was composed mainly of freshmen and sophomores with seven seniors. The seniors were Bill Harhan, mile; Bob Todt, half mile county champion; Vinnie Aurelio, mile; Joe Illuzzi, county pole vault champion; Dick Kolbus, shot put; lim Barnes, county discus record holder; and Bob Ingram, quarter miler. The young team beat St. Mary's, St. Peter's, Perth Amboy and Car­ teret, losing to Highland Park, South River and Rahway. The freshmen, sophomore combination rolled over Highland Park. The team was weakened by the loss of lohn Negron, finalist in the National and State Indoor Champion­ ship. Bob Todt was chosen the most valuable member and team captain.

Metuchen High School's Cross Country team, under the direction of Coach Wilson, has won 30 meets and lost 3 in the last four years. It has not been defeated in the last two years. This year the team beat Irvington, Seton Hall, Union, New Brunswick, Plainfield. Princeton, Scotch Plains, Rahway and Freehold. CROSS The year's outstanding senior member w as co-captain Johnny Hoops; the other co­ captain was senior Dick Toner. Along with Hoops, two sophomores, Bert Topping and Bill Pochick and two juniors, COUNTRY Tom King and Hans Hansen, shared the winning honors. Charlie Benni proved invaluable as sixth man. The team topped the season with a brilliant second in the combined group I, II and III State Championship meet.

All Letter Men Every member of this athletic club has been awarded at least one varsity letter. The organization car­ ries on discussions on athletic poli­ cies at their meetings. Members also plan campaigns to earn money for their varsity jackets.

44 Of course'

Ouchl Mr. Jones, Mrs. Savage, Miss Johnson.

‘I'd like to suggest that

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"It's over due" Junior twirlers a very good school' ‘We must win'

Hotrodders all Three flights up

"Take thatl' Make up

Photos by Frey Sen Studio Scribble Page FRIENDS OF THE CLASS OF 1952

Allgair Agency Marge Amick Dresses Ashman's Flower Shop Martin Cleaners Basile's Metuchen Beauty Parlor Fred W. Bates and Son Metuchen Food Market Bohlen and Synden Metuchen Hardware, Inc. Boyt Drugs Metuchen Pharmacy Buck's Auto Supply The Metuchen Recorder The California Market Metuchen Wallpaper and Paint Company Dickson's Men's Shop Paul R. Moore, Jeweler and Watchmaker Drake's Middlesex Hardware Compliments of Morris Stores Elizabethtown Consolidated Gas Company The Piccadilly Joseph Fischer. Inc. Roxy Cleaners Frey Sen Studio Sheehy's The Gift Nook Seldow 's Jerry's Food Market Wm. A. Storts' H ubbles Jersey 5, 10. 25c and up Stores Thorsen's Market Kahn's Velva Lee Interiors Kaiser's Flowers Wernik's Pharmacy

Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn Adam Mel and Cathrine Laustsen Joseph Alessi Mildred M. Leis Alice and Henry Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Leon, Sr. Miss Lieber B. Anker Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Liebhart Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anson M iss Patricia A. Liebhart Mr. and Mrs. Condit Atkinson. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Machyowsky Mr. William H. Ayers Dr. and Mrs. J. E. M allonee Mr. "B " Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M anziano Mr. and Mrs. John Bath Mr. J. M arcason Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Bauman Mr. and Mrs. Peter M arsicano Mrs. Bonanno's Homeroom 32 Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. M cGuinness Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Brown Mr. George Mickett Doris Cannon '52 M iss Harriet L. Molineux Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Howard O. Molineux Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Clark Mr. and Mrs. John B. Molineux Mr. Joseph Coppola Dr. and Mrs. Carlyle Morris Mrs. Joseph Coppola Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orlick Mr. Gregory Costa Mrs. George Such Pearse Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Crawford George S. Pearse, Jr. Mrs. Emily W. Currie Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Phillips Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Daines Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Potter Mr. and Mrs. L. Diering Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Prickitt Anne Winifred Dralle Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Rasmussen Mr. Otto R. Drews Howard Reeder Mr. and Mrs. John Dubni Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Risler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Duganski Mrs. William Royle Mr. and Mrs. E. Dunn Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Rule Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eosso Mrs. Savidge Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erin Mrs. Sam C. Schenck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fairweather Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Schmidtchen Miss Elsie Farrell Mrs. Magnolia Scruggs Miss Elizabeth Feit Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Skow Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fouratt Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Goodenough Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sorensen Phyl Goodenough '52 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sorgento Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. G rapes Miss Janet Storer Mrs. Selden W. Hoagland Mrs. Swank's Homeroom 23 Mrs. William Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. DuBois S. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Holiday Stanley Trynoski Home Room 17 Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. Van Winkle Home Room 19 Mr. and Mrs. K. Vincze Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hone T /Sgt. and Mrs. Louis J. Wasko Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Monroe W eiant Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson The Rev. B. B. Whitaker Mr. G. Elwood Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Mrs. W. C. Wilson. Jr. Mr. Kilian's Homeroom Mr. and Mrs. John Winn Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kingman Mrs. XX Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kozik Mrs. Stephania Zilka Mr. and Mrs. George L aday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zunino Mr. and Mrs. L. Laustsen Mr. Herman Zuts

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