Page Four THE CROWN Friday, October 19, 1962

RIP PANTHERS BID~ S.O. CARDS J.V.'s Top Panthers 6-0; Gridders In 1st NJC Win· TOMORROW rnmu NOW! $1.50 Yearly ~~~~,~~:~~~~f~~:~~~~ Smash Wallington 19-13 Vol. V. - No. 1 Ridgefield, N.J., October 19, 1962 15, by edging Wallington 6-0, running the record to 1-3 overall A dazzling varsity triumph over Wallington 19-13, followed by a climatic Junior Varsity Vic­ and 1-2 in the North Jersey Conference. 'Girl Crazy' Comedy Hit Carbone, Mehlman Elected tory over the Panthers two days later enabled Ridgefield Memorial High School to gain the first twin J. V.'s Down Wallington 6-0 football victories in school history. Freshman Lou Dattolo and Joe Royal varsity gridders ran the season record to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in League cmnpe~tion. Mirabella led Royal Jayvees to Croce Elected Ridgefield's Royal gridders, com­ the first win of the season with a bining a fearsome ground attack touchdown in the fourth quarter Band President Sr., Jr. Class Presidents with an astuunding aerial display, !.~::~~~~~~~~~~:t~~~~;b~ to top Wallington 6-0 October 15, Charles Croce was recently elect­ romped Wallington 19-13 October senior class of 1963. Luke Carbone and Andrew Mehlman were elected as president of the senior and junior classes at the Panther's field. ed president of the band. Other Miss Lucille Megerdichian, play director, has announced 13, as the Ridgefield fans howled for the 1962-1963 school year. In a game highlighted by steady officers include John Ventolo, vice­ with delight at the third home the cast for the play. Steve Ehlich plays the role of a rich New York offensive gains and sparkling de­ president; Gilda Sciaochetano, sec­ Joseph Potente will head the sophomore class and William May the freshman class. game. playboy who gets himself into a fensive play, quarterback Joe Mira­ retary and Susan Drexler, treasurer. Other newly elected senior class officers are Margaret Visconti, vice-president; Paul Fernhoff, Pandimonium Breaks Out situation involving plenty of girls. bella, uncorked a 20 yard pass Appointed to the newly devised treasurer and Florence MacDonald, secretary. to end Lou Dattolo in the end foc Spectacular offensive tactics by Playing opposite Steve is Bonnie cabinet were Brian Aschinger, Spencer as Molly, a Western post­ Feria Guest Of Also elected in junior class vot­ a 6-0 lead. quarterback Tom Langa and end Linda Mollar, Carol Maina, Wil­ Ron Heilmann, who combined for mistress. 1962-63 CLASS PRESIDENTS ing were Patricia Maley, vice-presi­ After the touchdown, the Royals: liam Reiser, Daniel Panyachda, dent; Barbara Sussino, treasurer ate up the clock by retaining the an 89-yard pass play for a touch­ Lon Pinkowitz, as Louie a taxi Gov. Hughes Cheryl Albrecht, Joan Lester, Bev­ down brought on pandimonium in and Susan Rubin, secretary. sharp defensive line throughout the driver from New York, who during Linda Ferla, RMHS senior, re­ Other sophomore class officers erly Williams and Margaret Marr. the stands. remainder of the game. the course of the play dresses as ceived the thrill of a lifetime Aug­ are Barrv Berlin, vice-president; Heilmann raced at full speed a woman,. is certain .to add humor Sophomores Arnie Wilkenson, The cabinet was one of the many ust 29, when the State's leading Susan Drexler, treasurer and Lil­ new ideas put into effect by the toward the goal, brought down the to the comedy. Blanche Tomichia and Arthur Korzelius and freshman pass from over his shoulder, stop­ citizen, Governor Robert T. Hug­ lian Swartz, secretary. current president, Brian Aschinger, plays the boy crazy character Rose hes, appeared at her home and pre­ Lou Cassese also starred in the ped momentarily startled, and took and is the feminine counter-part to Uniform Elections backfield by their ground gaining for the. purpose of .discussing and sented her with a birthday corsage. deciding on all band activities. off down the field for a touchdown, Louie. This year for the first time all and defensive tactics. fuur class elections were conducted moving the Royal's into the lead Frank Szabo will play Jake, a Mter the birthday greeting, Leonia Game Also discussed was the Annual 19-13. Linda and her family were chauf­ in the same manner. Each candi­ Pageant of Bands. Brian Aschinger crusty caretaker, and Fred Pesca­ date needed 20 backers in the form Ridgefield J. V.'s eleven, open­ Levine Runs For TD tore has the roll of Lank, a tall, fered to the George Washington and Charles Croce were to assist Preceding Levine's touchdown Royal gridmen had an off-day Bridge to help celebrate the dedi­ of a petition before he could run. ing the football season, dropped a in making plans for the Pageant, Blocking and zig-zagging as he lean, cold killer. Pete, a short All class elections, except for the 19-0 decision to an experienced quarterback Tom Longa uncorked but fought to the end, never yield­ shifty-eyed Mexican bandit badly cation ceremony for the opening which is to take place Wednesday, ran, powerful fullback Jay Levine a towering pass tu sophomore end ing tu the rough body contact and senior class were held Sept. 21. Leonia team, September 24, at in need of a shave, will be played of tl1e lower level. December 5. displlayed one of the best feats of Dave Wilson for a gain of 30 yards. the commanding opposition. Class Cabinets the Lion's field. ----0---- broken~field running by a Royal Royals' grid warriors waged fur­ by Paul Fernhoff, Cactus and The excitement mounted when The senior and junior classes also Butch DeMercuriu replaced ail­ Lucky, two slick cowboys, will be Despite the loss, linemen and this season. ious and defensive combat out­ Linda, the Governor and other no.­ elected class cabinets composed of ing half-back Frank Bickel. "Mere" played by Alan Yood and Tom backfield men showed promise as Wbile tacklers tried unsuccess­ proved valuable by playing defense gaining and outrushing the oppo­ tables entered a W31 automobile two representatives from each they functioned together for the Football Facts fully to bring hiffi down, he travel­ and offense equally well. sition for three periods only in Whalen. (the year the bridge was opened) homeroom to assist their officers. first time this season. ed some 33 yards for a touchdown ML R vain as Leonia edged Ridgefield in Tess, Betty, Janet, Laura, Sally and rode to the center where Senior cabinet members are North Arlington Game For Female Fans and followed by running for the First downs 1I 11 the final quarter 13-7, at Willis and Babs who are all yuung girls Linda was introduced to Nelson Paula Carbone, Robert Allen, Joan extra point. Yards gained rushing 152 119 Park, Saturday, September 22. from the east enjoying a vaoation Rockefeller, the governor of New Pinkowitz Chosen Carbone, Boxer Lester, Steven Ehrlich, Charles Ridgefield's Junior Varsity grid­ Because I am a girl, people think Later in the third quarter, Lev­ Yards lost rushing 55 46 With Tom Longa at the controls, at Churchill's dude ranch, are York. McFaden, Linda Pepper, Brenda ders were edged by an overpower­ that I don't know anything about ine ran 35 yards for another touch­ Merit Semifinalist 'Crown' Editors ing North Arlington team, 12-6, at Total yardage {)f punts 162 200 Ridgefield soared into the lead in played by Jarret Redemann, Kath­ Later, Linda and her family were Wieland and Beverly Williams. football. Well, they're wrong, be­ down along the sideline after re­ leen McCarten, Arlene . Robbins, Luke Carb RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY Three seniors, intelligent sen,.. Tuesday, January 1 New Year's Day tweed wool suit for a fetching com­ iors mind you, tried to be tactful­ with the Armament Company; and Karen Rosetta and Susan Kra­ The Back to School Hop, spon­ Wednesday, January 2 Schools Reopen Mr. Fred J. Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Eugene Costantino bination. Rita Wappel has a brown Blemish remedy they asked if we were pledging for with Thomas Mastrachee it's plum­ wic are the editors of this year's sored by the S. 0., Friday, Sep­ corduroy suit worn with a white just for guys! a sorority. Monday thm Friday, February 18-22 ...... Schools Closed bing at George Schaaf Inc. "Epilogue." Sue Blumminfield tember 14, for grades seven PrincipOJl Assistant Principal Adviser pilgrim blouse. A unique dress is It is hoped that enrollment in Quick and Clear as after-shave! A group of seventh graders were (Winter Recess) handles subscriptions, while Cher­ through twelve, netted $160 and Editor-in-chief ...... Luke Carbone worn by Beth-Ann Buitekant. The Monday, February 25 ..... Schools Reopen the plan will increase and encom­ yl Albrecht and Bonni Boren are was termed a financial success by Here's a medication made specially absolqtely horrified. They inform­ pass boys, other than seniors, who· Assistant Editor ...... Sandra Boxer solid green blouse is topped by a art editors, along with Claire Steven Soloman, S. 0. president. green plaid jacket matching the to knock out a man's stubborn blem­ ed me they wouldn't be caught Friday, April 12 ...... Good Friday wish to participate in the work­ Feature Editor ...... Rosellen Maucione ishes. Mennen Face Conditioner! dead in a hair"do like that! In fact Monday thru Friday, April15-19 . . Schools Closed Childs as business manager and " " " skirt. MFC works ... fast! Kills thou­ study program. Pat Blook in charge of advertising. News Editor ...... Barbara Gahn one chimed in, "You look just like (Spring Recess) The man primarily responsible "A meeting for the election of Gail Dunham's brown, grey and sands of bacteria, fights infection, a seventh grader." officers will be held by the Nation­ Assistant News Editor ...... Vincent D'Elia cream skirt is topped with a solid helps dry up oil-clogged pores. MFC for the work-study program is Sup­ I would be rolling in lollypops Monday, Apiil 22 .. Schools Reopen Brian Aschinger was elected al Honor Society, in November," grey vest. Paula Carbone's skirt is helps grow healthy new skin with erintendent o£ Schools, W. Arthur Copy Editor ...... Pat Maley Thursday, May 30 ...... Memorial Day president of the library council. Miss E. Margaret Stocker, Society matched with a grey and beige' Allantoin. if I accepted all those offered me. Skewes, who developed the idea Sports Editor ...... Barry Berlin Tuesday, June 18 8th Grade Graduation adviser, said. Carol Voigt, current plaid vest which uniquely laces up Splash on MFC as often as you The majority of sophs gave us when he was principal. Other officers are Charles Croce, Managing Editor ...... Nan Marcus like. The only thing that shows is president, will preside. the front. disgusted looks, and fellow jun­ "Wednesday, June 19 ...... Senior Graduation Working with the Board of Ed­ vice-president; Elaine Crespolini, the improvement! 79¢ @il treasurer; Nancy Johnson, secre­ Business Manager ...... Flo MacDonald Coralee Kaiser dons a lavendar iors regarded us as a disgrace to "Thursday, June 20 ucation and with the help of the Besides elections, members will Sample Offer! the class. "We don't know you." Ridgefield Manufacturers' Assoc­ tary; and Anita Kleinmann, histor­ discuss ')Jlans for a society assembly He·ad Typist ...... ~ ... Lois Beck.er sweater to accent her lavendar and Friday; June 21 For trial size MFC send 25¢ with ...... Pupils Report for Report Cards iation, Mr. Skewes' work-study pro­ ian. Plans were also made for a and the possibilities of assisting in Printed by Ridgefield Park Press cream plaid pleated skirt. name and address to: The Mennen That's what happened. But if Look for your new outfit in the we're crazy - so are plenty of " Single Session Day gram became an actuality when it trip to see a broadway play or TV the Ridgefield "Civil Defense Pro~ Co., Box 2008, Morristown, N.J. show. next Clothesline. Offer limited: 1 to a customer; expires March 31, 1963 European girls! So there! was implemented by the present gram." principal, Fred J. Procopio. Page Four THE CROWN Friday, November 30, 1962 ------COME TO THE GO BASKETEERS, Jones, Solomon, Damroth Gridders Conquer Owls 21-7; 'SNOWBALL' rnmu GRAPPLERS Close Season With 3-4 Record Vol. V No.2 Ridgefield, N.J., Friday, November 30, 1962 $1.50 Yearly we'.~~~~~~ho~~~~~o~~~~~~~~ go!" Encouraging and jubilant lowing Jones are two veterans, phrases such as this will soon fill 6' 3" forward Steve Solomon and Climaxing the season with wins over Park Ridge and Wood Ridge, the Royal Gridders ended the Ridgefield High gymnasium. junior George Damroth, another their season with a 3-4 conference record and snapped a two year losing streak. Seniors Set December 22 Students Share Thanksgiving six~footer. Although Damroth and The horns will sound in victory A respected and glorious Royal Solomon didn't see much action (for Ridgefield, of course), the ban­ Varsity grid team marched triumph­ last year, they have acquired the ners will wave and hearts will beat antly off Willis Park field Novem­ HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1962 FOOTBALL SEASON eJCperience and the know-how of With Five Ridgefield Families faster as the final seconds in the ber 12, after a 21-7 mauling of As Date for Alumni Night September 22 - Bob Mead opened the season's scoring with a touchdown varsity basketeers. They will be Park Ridge, amongst 1!he jubilant What is Thanksgiving without game tick away. Why all this joy and this was followed by Alessi's extra point. The fourth annual Alumni Night and enthusiasm? - The basketball rough under the boards as well as cheers of Ridgefield fans wtho wit­ a steaming turkey, delicious vege­ sharp from the outside this season. September 29 - Alan Harms, varsity end, was not in the starting lineup featuring a basketball game, panel season has arrived and the corri­ nessed the closing of another foot­ tables and mouth-watering des­ Some new additions to the var­ and stayed out for the remainder of the season with a .discussion, entertainment and a dors and RMHS are already stir­ ball season at RMHS. serts on the table? This year, the sity include seniors Ed Corhvright broken wrist. dance is scheduled for Saturday, Jr. High Plaues 16 ring with the talk of another win­ S. 0. helped to put such delicacies and Art Messmer, juniors Wayne Seniors Last Game October 1 Dave Wolfarth ,became the first J. V.er to score. December 22 at 7:00 P.M. ning season. October 13 Royals' Varsity 'trounced Wallington for the first victory. on five needy tables in Ridgefield. Mello, Ron Heilmann, Tom Longa, Four members of that team Alumni vs Seniors On High Honor Roll The invincible Richie Jones will George Gundersen, Jimmy Hirsh which boasted a 3-4 league rec­ Heilmann, Longa, Levine starred. Through the generous donation The first activity scheduled is a High honor roll: Eighth Grade: lead the Royals' varsity squad this and Rich Brockel, and sophomore ord will never again wear the October 15 J. V. won first game by a shut-out. The double victory of the student body $56, was col­ basketball game between the al­ Fred Alessi, Lesley Boren, Lorna year and is expected to improve on Sam Solomon. blue and white uniforms of Ridge­ was the first in RMHS grid history. lected during the annual Thanks­ field High or the battered helmets October 27 Despite Ridgefield's loss, Levine put the crowd into pan­ umni coached by Mr. William Faraldi, Jeffrey Feinsilver, Frank giving drive, enabling the S. 0. to or the boyish grin on their faces demonium as he sped 75 yards on a kick-off return Smith and ·seniors under the di­ Goetz, Robin Kratenstein, Thomas purchase five turkeys and fresh after winning another NJC game,. for a TD. rection of Mr. Jack Rosenmeier. Musso, Annelie Nissen, Barbara fruits and vegetables. McClurg. Seventh Grade: Debra Each played excellent ball on November 3- Varsity gridders played tremendous ball and shut out Later a panel composed of six These items and twelve boJeri­ "Let's send John to work and we of thanks to the Pep Club for their excellent support of our foot­ ence and three championships un­ can go to school!" The Language Department as­ Ringing doorbells in the trad­ Abbie Winickoff sports a cream a TV show "the Jetsons", I am positive that destruction is the best sembly, held on October 19, was itional style, the 136 eighth grad­ ball team and their help in boosting school spirit. hooded sweater with red embroid­ thing for us. der his belt. "Oh, these stairs!" Mr. Morrissey, hom in Law­ highlighted with slides narrated ers have been hard at work selling ered flowers and green stems and From 7:30-8:00 Sunday evening, These are just a few of the can­ We know that every Thursday afternoon we can always see rence, Massachusetts, played four did remarks the RMHS parents by Janet Redemann and David their 3,000 pounds of fruitcake. barrel buttons. Elaine Risko's light Channel 7 has been taking a wise Fyfe for Latin; Bonnie Spencer Martha Gentile, Claire Pierone, Elaine Risko, Rosemarie Pomella, years of high school football and made while passing between class­ The profits will again be used mustard lambswool sweater set, look into the not too distant future. The Ageless Battle and Barbara Stephen for French. Dayle Wall, Cathy Franze, Carole Quiggle, Judy Rohr, and many consisting of a pullover and a zip­ four years at Boston University, es at Back-to-School-Night, No-­ to defer the expenses of the an­ Their crystal ball reveals a few where he earned his B.S. and Mas­ nual Washington trip. others hard at work making posters and tags, writing on black­ per cardigan, would add an elegant confusing things. vember 12. " " " Of Older vs Younger ters degrees. Eight graders began taking boards, etc. for our games. touch to any outfit. First, there is George Jetson and The evening started at 7:30 with Orders for 1964 class rings were While teaching in Long Island, orders November and began A moss green, bulky-lmit, hood­ his nuclear pad (that's a house). I think there is one thing that Mr. Fred J. Procopio and Mr. W. taken on October 29. The rings, 6 A great majority of girls who always attend the games, win ed sweater adds the finishing touch annoys every unfortunate older Coach Morrissey was head foot­ Arthur Skewes wek'()ming the par­ personalized with engraved in­ distributing them November 11. He works three hours a day, slav­ ball, basketball and baseball coach or lose, rain or shine, yelling as loud as possible, are girls from the to Rose Mary Marzocca's outfit. ing as a button presser and later child - a younger brother or sister_ ents in the jam-packed auditorium. itials, are to be delivered in the Both light and dark fruitcakes· and chalked up three champion­ Mter the general assembly, the Junior and Freshman classes. We hope more girls will join them in Black and white wool pompoms exhaustedly jets heme to an "auto­ Whenever I've got something middle of February. sell at $1.25 per pound. used as buttons and cuff orna­ planned, good ol' Mom says, "Take ship football squads. parents followed ·their children's their efforts this coming basketball season. matic", cinemascope TV dinner. Under his direction the Royal ments make Jackie Santoro's white Jimmy with you," or "Will you schedules. In each 10 minute class But what frightens me, and maybe gridders broke a two year losing Girls, you have been just great this season and we hope you bulky-knit sweater smrutly unique. the AmE-·rican. public, is that he watch Jimmy?" and leaves me period teachers explained the year's Rosie Pomella tops a cocoa streak by winning three games in work and objectives in brief. will continue giving your support throughout the year. takes not one step from morning with my insidious little monster­ brown wool skirt with a beige zip­ conference competition. Eleven students served as gnides Ot'll Y ..f'IVEi'rfY i'I\ORE till night. His life is a maze of con­ child-brother. He then proceeds to­ ¥r. Morrissey now resides in per sweater bound in darker broW!ll veyor belts and !high powered come into my room and grab some­ to direct the lost parents to their Varsity Cheerleaders and Margaret Visconti dons a green Gr~enlawn, New York with his classrooms. They included: Bar­ easy chairs .. This all leads me to thing - my priceless gold trophy Debating Society wife and seven-year-old son. bulky-knit sweater with a large bara Gahn, Linda Powell, Dayle Flo Mac Donald, Paula Carbone, Liz ask: In what direction are we head­ for shooting a rifle, my silver Si-IOPPii'IG f)J.\ YS collar ~o accentuate her green skirt. ing? dollar that was run over by a. Gets Cases Ready I ----o---- Wall, Elaine Risko, Kathy Burke, Spring, Rosemarie Saporito, Coralee Jumpers, in varied styles and This year I thought I'd be smrut who stopped to check each item Yet, I enjoy the Jetsons because train or some other memory-filled' Delving, organizing, challenging Dale Shockey, Carol Ziegler, Den­ for a change and start my Christ­ with the manager. . Kaiser, Sue Mac Phee, Sandy Thomp­ colors, are again a favorite. possession and either puts it in his: ise Maday, Loraine Michaelson, they're human and have normal and refuting, the Debating Society mas shopping early - the day after This adventure was highlighted son, Donna Leidig, Pat De Simone, A stilf burlap jumper with brown problems, even though the world mouth or throws it on the floor .. 8 Frenuh Students Lillian Schwarz and Carolyn Hess. leather ribbing on the pockets and faces an exciting season. Members Thanksgiving. when I discovered that I didn't and Dale Shockey. they live in is a little kooky. I scream, he cries, I hit, he are already constructing cases to Prior to and at the conclusion a tie belt wi~h a paisley print brown Believe me, friends, when I tell have enough money. At this point H the Jetsons are any indication squeals. The minute my mother of the evening, the PTA conducted blouse completes Peggy Bellwood's use against their own associates Visit St. Peter's you it didn't work. In fact, this I was turned over to the manager of the future, then brace yourselves walks in the door he yells like a cake sale. ensemble. Lucille Seufert has a before the actual tournaments begin year I'm on Scrooge's side. But let who interrogated me on my life for a life of automation through a banshee, whimpering something lj:ight students from Mr. Hes­ ---01--- brown and cream tweed low-waist­ in :February. Mr. John Hesson, me tell you what happened. history. Finally, after signing my inventive genius and inactivity. to indieate I've maimed him for sont. French class visited St. Pet­ ed jumper. RMHS French instructor, will My spree strut.!Xi Friday after­ life away, I was sent back to the Too Tough To Handle? ----0-- life or at least have broken a few again act as coach. er's College October 26 at which A fall striped sack jumper with tim they toured the college's Piay Production noon when I thought the stores checker who promptly dropped my Teens are great inventors of new words and even better at bones. But if I try to defend my­ This year the club promises to would be least crowded. Well, they transistor radio smack on the floor. a green jersey blouse is worn by self, what do I get? - one frown language laboratory. changing the meanings of old words so they ean take their place in Pat Soderlak. Susan Drexler looks Expressions Adults be a successful one, with last Poses Problem weren't. Everybody .and his bro-­ Needless to say, I run not going and/or slap from my mother if season's chrunpion debaters - Janet Professor Dunn, chairman of the today's lingo. But two certain expressions seem to be filed in the smart in her jU1Ilper with its brown ther, cousin, grandson and nephew to shop early next year. In fact Used Way Back Then I'm lucky! How can I explain to Redemann and Vincent Liotta - language department, aeted as Getting a Broadway play to­ must have had the same idea. I'm not going to shop at all. "extinct" pile nowadays - teens just don't seem to be able to handle suede top and plaid skirt and tie my mother that my brat-brother their guide and lectured on the gether is a difficult task; so imag­ belt. as returning members. Other cap­ This just made me more deter­ Christmas! Humbug! them. Days go by and not a whisper of these important words can Expressions like everything else, has tried to devour my crushed various systems, tapes and records ine the frustration, the moments Suede again is the keynote in able members include: Barbara mined and I fought my way in and ----0--- change with the times. "Aw peew," silver dollar? Condemn it to that usetl at the college for the teach­ of anxiety and the setbacks faced be heard. Did you already guess that they are "please" and "thank- Gladys Loeb's rust-colored sheath .Steven, Dean Fyfe, Mike Baron, started selecting gifts from the JR. HIGH HONOR ROLL "I don't believe it," ''boss," cast iron depository that probably ing of languages. by the high sehool cast and di­ you? " I jumper with a tie belt. Arlene Robbins, and Steve Ross. "bargains". After a few body­ (Continued From Page One) etc. are products of this day and has half of all my missing junk. rector. Do you have a new or smart out­ In January, Mr. Jdhn Hesson will Later, students spoke to faculty blocks and a number of tug-o--wars Christine Young. Seventh Grade: age. But what did they say way For many students the Senior fit? Look for it on the next Clothes­ Oh, I just can't wait till he gets accompany

Vol. V- No.3 Ridgefield, N.J., Friday, December 21, 1962 $1.50 Yearly SANfA IPAYS VDSDf fO SR. SNOW BAll Fourth Annual Alumni Night To Attract Over 300 Persons Tomorrow evening at 7:30 over 300 seniors, juniors and alumni are expected to attend the four- th annual Alumni Night sponsored by the senior class of 1963. · The first activity of the evening is a basket ball game between the alumni and the varsity. Among those who are playing for the Alumni are Dion von der .Leith, Eric von der Leith, Bill Jersey, J. V. 's Conquer RMHS Band Sparkles Dennis Diamond and Vincent Mon­ talbano. Varsity players who will try to score an upset arre Richard Aviators 35-34 In Pageant of Bands Jones, Ed Cartwright, Steve Solo­ Sophomore Bmce Meisel popped The RMHS band presented a mon, George Damroth and Wayne in a foul shot in an overtime per­ fitting climax to the Pageant of Mello. . · . iod to give the Royal Jayvees a Bands Decemh~ 5, at the Teaneck . Following the basketbaill game, dramatic 35-34 victory over Has­ Armory by cleverly incorporating refreshments will be served in the brouck Heights in the opening colored lights in their "Christmas cafeteria. Humorous mOnologues game of the season, December 14. Wonderland" theme.. planned ·by Janet · Rooemann · will A capacity crowd, witnessing one Among the routines that high:.. entertain those · attending. of the most exciting J. V. games in lighted the program were an ex­ · Later a panel composed of six RMHS history, broke out into pan­ panding snowball and a glowing ·alumni representing various col­ domonium when Meisel sunk the star. The star was effected by the leges will discuss the many aspects free throw to relieve the mounting lighted batons of the Royal major­ of college Hfe. Mr. _David Trauger, tension which was evident through­ ettes which was enthusiastically ap­ guidanc<,J counselo~, is in c~arge of out the game. plauded by the spectators. For a the paJ?,el. A dance in th.e gymnas­ ...... finale, the band presented a sur­ ium" will _close the a,ctivities of the Jensen Leads Rebounders prise package ip. a sled - Santa eyening. . .. Highlighting the Christmas sea­ With the score in the Royal's Claus. A,ll. aJumni will_ he gilests · of the son was the Snow Ball presented favor, 33-31, the Aviators sank two A large nlliiib0r of Ridgefield senior class. Seniors and juniors by the Senior Class, December 7, foul shots to tie up the score with a students, mostly seniors, was on may pi.Itohas~ tickets at $.50 each and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Students Buy Gifts few seconds left in the game. hand to cheer the band on. from imy 'of the senior dass offi­ In the overtime period that fol­ ------0----- cers or at the door. Claus impersonated by Miss Luc­ _...;. __Oc_:....._:,;,_ .. ille Megerdichian and Mr. William As Holiday Projeut lowed, all eyes were concentrated Smith, senior home-room .teachers. on the players and their every move Future Nurses' Club ------Twenty-seven >!pprecia±ivapeople brought a reaction from -the-· crowd. Candy canes were give to each wi11 enjoy a merrier Christmas be­ ...... Prop €rew _Faces girl as she entered and five other cause of the generosity of the entire Marisco Stars Elects Rhode Prexy door prizes were drawn by Santa student body who contributed for Walt Marisco pulled down some Mary Ann Rhode was recently and his wife. Another highlight, a the gifts, articles of clothing, which clutch rebounds at the end of the elected president of the Future The 'Bear' ·Facts limbo contest, was won by Steve were distrbuted to these needy in­ game. Nurses' Club. Other officers in­ Where . would you look 'for a Ehrlich. dividuals. Marisco also put in a foul shot to clude: Elaine Risko, vice-president; stuffed bear? Does anyone have a The drive, sponsored by the Colored lights, tinsel, and red give Ridgefield a two point lead Maria D'Elia, recording secretary; telephone 1,800 .vintage? By any S. 0., has been an annual event and white crepe paper helped to earlier in the overtime and along Dottie Jean Popp, corresponding chance, do you know where one for the last three years. can get twelve exb·a pairs of cow­ transform the gym into a Christmas with Art Solomon took over the re­ secretary; Pam Houghey, treasurer; Some gifts went tn the members wonderland. A gaily decorated tree, bounding chores which Jensen had and Barbar•a Susinno, program boy boo-ts? of the same Ridg·::ficld families for Santas' sled and a fire place added started. Pete Jensen, who pulled chairman, Mrs. Ruth Carbone ad­ These are just a few of the prob­ whom the Thanksgiving Drive was lems· facing the props committee of to the atmosphere. down 20 rebounds, helped to spark '\'iSClf anflell).need. conducted. A few others went to the J. V.'s to victory. During Teaehers' Convention, the Senior Play "Girl Crazy." .. Beverly Williams was general children in Children's Homes. .. .. Mary Ann Rhode, Elaine Risko, After a long search the commit­ chairman for the clarice. She was Mr. James Dougherty, Ridgefield Solomon Top Scorer Barbara Susinno, Carol Voigt and tee found the stuffed bear in a aided by Steve Solomon, ticket Welfare direct6r, again assisted the Sam Solomon, leading J. V. scorer Beverly Williams visited St. Luke's junk shop in Union City. While chairman; Lois Becker, ~efreshment S. 0. and senior officers in their with 13 points, put the team at ease Hospital, New York City, with Mrs. this is only one of the many props chaiJrman; Bonni Boren, decoration distribution. The gifts were pur­ with his fine ball handling. Jay Carbone. RMHS graduate Leslie needed for the play the committee chairman and Nan Marc'us, enter­ chased by the S. 0. homeroom rep­ Brownstein played a good defensive Bergamo, Connie Mucha and Phyllis is confident that- by February 7 tainment chairman. resentatives. game. (Continued on Page Two) · they will have all the items need.ed,. Royal Hoopsters Drop Opener Winter Sports Bow In ·This Month l 0 Hasbrouck Heights 65-41 It's ~hat time_ 0~ year again. The . nets Will be sw1shmg and the mats Royal Varsity basketeers fought an overpowering Hasbrouck will be pounding. Winter sports are Heights team for four periods before succumbing to them 66-41 in here. the season opener, December 14th at home. Basketball· teams all over the Hasbrouck, who is expected to be ----~----~------, nation, grammar school to profess­ in the running for the Bergen ional :li'e practicing or starting in championship, :ted Ridgefield 44-21 "The art of the hoop." Hard work at halftime, but really had to fight Gridders Honored and many hours are being put on when the Royals battled in the sec­ Alan Earl, a 200-pound that floor of wood to bring enjoyc ond half, scoring just two less tackle, and Jim Ehrlich, an ment and glory to many, points than the Aviators. efficient center, topped their Amateur basketball, such as high Solomon Sparkles · high school ·football careers school ball stresses sportsmanship Big Steve Solomon urged on with a mark of honor, voted but one might think winning is of Royal fans when he started. to score to the·· North Jersey Confer­ equal importance~ No one likes to in the third quarter. "Sol" hit for ence second team, outballoting los~ especially the players. Each six. of. his eleven points and was hundreds of others in·· the and evety play~r stdve~ to,\make getting hotter by the moment until N.J. C. his team the Best and strives to be he fouled out early in the fourth Earl, renown for his rugged a champ. r quarter. · bll)cking, also attained an Hon­ Richie Jones was Ridgefield's Wrestling also twkes much phy­ orable .Mention. on the All­ sical and mental training. In high leading scorer with 13. and pro~ Bergen County grid squad and school there are ~ore than just vided most of the batll handling was chosen to the Group I twelve participants, there are those which was shared by junior Wayhe third te.am. who don't make. th~ starting team. Mello. . two partkipants and all the mis­ all for those six or twelve minutes. · Damroth, Gundersen Rebound Th~ recipient of rough body These :people, are 'the ones that takes and ·all the triumphs ···are ·The most important factors for make ·the competition. Ceorge Gunderson and George contact throughout the 1962 quite evident. A wrestler trains both these sports are training, and Damroth looked! tough llnd,er the season, Ehrlich was named to Wrestling is · an in&'\'idud11sts and trains so that when his tum more training, practice and .. more · (Continued on Page Two) (Continued mi Page Twoi spoH. 'On the mat -there are only on the mat comes he can give his practice. Page Two THE CROWN Friday, December 21, 1962 SpotlightinsrBripn ·& Cheryl Does your little brother have a faraway look? Why not ask By Karen Czarnecki Peppy and friendJy,. this ener­ him to play a little game of solitaire. Wait until he finds the Queen Red, white and green were tter, Florence Alan Earl, Kathleen McCarten, Ball Handlers Macdonald, Nan Marcus, Loretta Stephen Comstock, Joan Damroth, while Brownstein had seven, Dave Debra Fatigoni, Carolyn Ittner, Jo­ Linda Powell, Carol Voigt, Tom " " " Ed Cortwright, who put in the Pecor:illi, Linda Pepper, Lon Pinko­ Mastrache, and Bob Allen. Jay Brownstein's fantastic 20..: Wilson three and Art Solomon fom. final basket of the game with a ann Landy, Gladys Lange, Carole .. 0 0 witz, Janet Redemann, Bruce Such a val'iety of ·''characters point performance sparked a Royal second remaining, set up the plays Riede, Arlene Robbins, Karen Ros­ Magnusort, Leila · Pine, Anthony J. V. upsurge in the last quarter Jayvees Downed 53-36 Poloso, Gary Sapolsky, Carolyn placed on a dude mnch of the old for the Royals along with Ron setto, Barbara Stephen, Barbara West promises to produce some bu't was not sufficient as Ridge­ Despite the excellent teamwork Heilmann. Zielke. Tomka. field lost a heartbreaker to Moun­ rather humorous situations: . · and rebounding, the Royal J. V. Ridgefield tied the Ridgers in Eleventh Grade: Sandra Boxer, Eighth Grade: Fred Alessi, Rob­ The set has been designed and tain Lakes 55-54, February 5, at hoopsters dropped a 53-36 decision the third quarter, in which junior Neil Cooper, Elaine Crespolini, ert Becker, oward Cohen, Sandra home. constructed by Mr. Connor's shop to Midland Park, J ant1ary 15, at Rich Brokel scored two points. Ormille Delia, David Fyfe, Robert Dorian, Karen Fitz, Frank Goetz, classes. The prop" c6mmittee; who Three Royals In Double Figures home. ----0---- Hirsh, George Leonard, Gladys Richard Guidi, Randi Hansen, Dan­ Brownstein, who hit six of eleven had the joygf finding some mighty .Joan Lester and Steve Ehrlich rehearse for 'Girl Crazy' Dominating both backboards was Loeb, Joanne Natoli, Elaine Risko, iel Hoberman; Sharon Jones, Eqg­ unusual props, consists of Barbara· field goals and eight of eleven Walt Marsico, who also tallied nine Jones Leads Royals Gilda Sciacchetano, Dale Wall, emi Luccarelli, Thomas Musso, An­ foul shots, scored 15 of his 20 Zj~l~~- Rose DeAngelo, and An­ points as did Hal Handel and Jay In Win Over Owls Helen Zielke. nelie Nissen, Kathy Rdselle, Henry nette' CarbOne; Other· committee points in ~c second half. Brownstein. - -Tenth Grade: Ro~~(m1arle Ander-­ Tomlin, Elyse von Egloffsteirt, Joan heads are Margaret Marr, costumes; Aschinger To .. Speak 23 St"dent$ Assist Ridge£ eld's J. V. hoopsters drop­ # Sizzling hot Richie Jones gunned son, Barry Berlin, Susan Drexler, Wylie, Dennis Zucchino. ped a 4 -30 decision to league­ Gail Dunham, make-up; and Nan Town In Dog Census Jayvees Drop First 28 points and handled the ball Carolyn Hess, William Johnson, Credit List: All "B's" or better Marcus, tickets. leading Wood Ridge, February 1, brilliantly to power Ridgefield to a Donald Klein, Christine Kapitula, in all major subjects and passing In Uonnty Uontest Twentv-three RMHS students as­ at Wood Ridge. Royal Jayvee .basketeers broke The play is under the direction sisted the Board of Health and the an unblemished recofd Friday, Jan­ 41-34 victory over Park Ridge, James Marinello, Dorothea Mat­ in all minor subjects. of Miss Lucille Megerdichian, with Bl'ian Aschinger will represent Solomon, Brownstein Star January 26 at home. thews, Russell Muller, Linda Ra- Seventh Grade Patricia Amico­ Ridgefield Police Department iil Sophomores Sam Solomon and uary 4, when they dropped a 48-22 the assistance of Carol Voigt and RMHS in the annual county-wide early February, by taking· a. com­ decision to the top North Jersey Jones, Heilman Sparkle (Continued on Page Three) (Continued on Page Three) Bob Allen. Jay Rubenstein sparkled. the From beginning to end, Jones American Legion Oratorical Con­ plete census of all the dogs in town.. Royal's offensive and defens1ve at­ Conference team, Wood-Ridge. test later this month. The voltmteers were compen­ The Royal J. V.'s now stand 2-1 for bombed from the outside and tack. under the boards as well as from In a close contest, February 8, sated to canvass Ridgefield, licen­ Combining for. 15 rebounds, the season. the foul line. judged by three members of the sing all unregistered dogs. faculty, Brian won the right to rep­ Brownstein and Solomon handled • • • Grabbing the evasive ball is the familiar Rich Jones who leads Jones and Ron Heilmann were Honor Society Inducts 22; Those who participated were the ball with ease and ignited a Brownstein Leads Scorers the Royal basketball squad in scoring. superb on defense as each of resent the school by outpointing Barbara Gahn, Dot DeAngeles, 14-point third quarter. them pulled down many Owl Janet Redemann. Kathy Ittner, Marlene Weick, Jan­ Despite Jay Brownstein's overall Janet and Brian were chosen Wilson, Handel Score play, offensively and defensively, Royals Snare First Victory had six. passes and broke up plays con­ Elects All Junior Officers ice Schwartz, Rita W appel, Steve sistently. from about 50 seniors and juniors Solomon, Vincent Liotta, Ronald Dave Wilson and Hal Handel the Royal J. V.'s couldn't catch up Ridgefield's varsity basketball Gundersen and Damroth, a!l.ong who presented 10-12 minute or­ scored four and five points respect­ to Wood-Ridge though Ridgefield team ripped Midland Park, 53-42 with Steve Solomon, shared· the Jones Hits Foul Shots Twenty-two seniors and juniors were installed as members Deramo, Carmella Tripodi, Jay After the Royals' lead was cut ations. The initial speeches were Brownstein, Charles Croce, and ively while Barry Berlin scored narrowed the Ridgers lead in the at home, January 15 to snatch their rebounding chores. Ron Heilman, Plans formulated of the National Honor Society, Wednesday, February 6, in a special given in Mr. William Smith's his­ three. third quarter. first victory this season. who chipped in five points, and down to 35-34 in the last minutes induction assemblv. Robert Becker. of the game, Jones was fouled and tory classes. Others with high Wayne Mello, who popped two, Seniors elected to the Society are Brian Aschinger, Bonnie Also Eileen .McCarten, Walter Jones Bombs 28 sunk both ends of a one-and-ane scores were Mike Baron, Joan Les­ Marsico, Barry Berlin, Steve Kul­ handled the ball and worked the for Coming Year Boren, Cheryl Albrecht, Paula Carbone, Sherril Cohen, Coralee ter and Karen Rossetto. According The key factors in the win were plays. situation. Twice more in the last csar, Ronald Heilmann, Peter Arp, the astounding shooting of Rich moments Jones duplicated this feat, Kaiser, Joan Lester, Linda Pepper, Janet Redemann and Barbara to Mr. Smith, this was the largest Robert Berger, John Tomka and J. V.s' Down Panthers, Lions, Lakers Ridgefield Skinned by Vikings In elections held January 9, Mike number of contestants in the Jones and the rebounding of George giving him 12 foul shots for the .Baron was elected vice-president of Stephen. Robert Deramo. Junior Varsity hoopsters, led by Sam Solomon and Pete Jen­ Damroth and George Gundersen. Although Ridgefield's varsity night. Juniors elected are Michael Abbie Winickoff. school's history. hoopsters dominated the back­ the National Honor Society along Besides the 10-12 minute pre­ ----0---- sen, rolled to a 4-1 record overall. Jones hit his high thus far in George Damroth, George Gun­ with Gilda Sciacchetano, secretary; Baron, vice president; Sandra Box- Linda Pepper began the induc­ the season with 28 points while boards, their attempt to stop high­ dersen and Steve Solomon re­ er, historian; Elaine Crespolini, tion ceremony with the opening pared oration, the finalists were ROYAL JV'S TRIUMPH ------~--~~~~ scoring North Arlington was feudal Art Salomon, treasurer; and Sandra also judged on an extemporaneous two, and Solomon who tallied three Damroth tallied 10 and Gundersen bounded for the Royals and Sol­ Boxer, historian. TI1e meeting was Sandy Epstein, James Hirsh, Pat- exercises and president Carol Voigt Donkey Basketball 51-30 OVER WALLINGTON combined for most of the team's as they lost 77-39, January 18, omon and Gundersen combined ricia Maley, Rosellen Maucione, gave the welcoming address. speech. This year the impromptu Brownstein, Solomon Star assists. trolled the boards after Jensen foul­ away. conducted by Carol Voigt. Also speech was on the Second Amend­ for 10 points. discussed and unanimously decided Susan Peters, Arthur Solomon, Janet Red em ann made the open­ Sophomores Jay Brownstein and Handel Sparks J. V. Squad ed out. In addition to his 10 points Leading the scoring was Richie 0 0 • treasurer, Gilda Sciacchetano, sec- ing speech and discussed the sig- ment of the Constitution of the Set For March l~th and 10 rebounds, Marsico slid back Jones with 14 points. Following upon was a program to aid the United States. Sam Solomon combined for 26 Capitalizing on Hal Handel's Rich Jones and George Gunder­ Civil Defense in its upcoming air cretary, Elizabeth Spring and (Continued on Page Three) points .and 21 rebounds to lead the and fourth under the boards work­ him was the seven markers of Steve sen's total of 32 points and George ----0---- That's right! Real live donkeys sharp-shooting the Ridgefield Jun­ ing various plays with Brownstein Solomon. ~·aid drills. in our Gym. When? March 15. Royal Jayvee basketeers to their ior Varsity downed Mr. Lakes 36- Dan1roth's rebounding sparked the fourth win, 51-30 over Wallington, and Solomon. Varsity Loses, Jones Hits 15 Royals' varsity but was not enough At this time it was >resolved that Debating Club Plans Time? 8:00 p. m. Who? The Fac­ 30, January 8 to cop their third . Despite the scoring effectiveness a Latin name would be chosen for ulty and the student body. January 11. victory against one defeat. Jensen, Solomon Sparkle to overcome a maneuvering Wal­ 0 0 • Pete Jensen and San1 Solomon of Rich Jones and George Damroth, lington squad as Ridgefield drop­ the society. In addition to this, a Future Activities Adding another first for RMHS, Solomon, Jensen Control Boards J. V. Edges Leonia, 42-40 once again led the Jayvees to the Royal Varsity squad was down­ ped its sixth game 77-47, January committee was appointed to take A mock debate on lowering trade the Sports Appreciation Club will charge of the induction ceremonies "Froggy" Jensen and Sam Sol­ Capitalizing on team ·fight, tall another victory by combining for ed 69-37, by Wood Ridge, January 11. tariffs, debates in other schools, sponsor a donkey basketball game shooting and the rebounding of 24 points and 36 rebounds, plus 4 at Ridgefield's court. • 0 • which wil~ take place some time plans for a dance, and election of which promises to be something omon ccmtrolled the boards in Febmary. throughout the game as they gmb­ Sam Solomon and Pete Jensen, the some clutch ball handling by Sam. Jones' driving and outside shoot­ Gundersen's Best Game officers have kept debating society to remember. bed 14 rebounds apiece with as­ Royal Jayvee basketeers, made it In the closing minutes of the ing provided most of the team's At one point in the game the For new members elected in members busy at recent meetings. In this strange contest that chal­ December, 1962, this was their sists by Brownstein and Art Sal­ two straight victories by edging game with the score see-sawing, spark, but he was helped mainly Royals came within seven points Officers elected were Janet Red­ lenges the intelligence of man and omon. Leonia 42-40 at home, December Art Solomon put up a left-'handed by Damroth's buckets and the re­ of Wallington thanks to the re­ first meeting. New senior members emann, president; Vincent Liotta, beast, one can only guess at the 19th. chippy to put Ridgefield ahead bounding of Damroth and George bounding and scoring power of are: Cheryl Albrecht, Paula Car­ vice-president; Barbara Lohse, sec- outcome. Handel's First Start bone, Sherril Cohen, Coralee Marsico Hits 10 Points 42-40 to clinch the win. Gundersen. George Gundersen. 1·etary; and Charles Croce, treas­ The dming gladiators (our fac­ Hal Handel, making his • first Kaiser, Joan Lester, Linda Pepper, ulty) mounted on and directed by start, went on a scoring spree from Although Solomon and Jensen Gundersen, playing his best gan1e urer. this season, scored 16 points and Janet Redemann and Barbara Step­ New members were put under trained donkeys will pit their skills the opening minutes of play and led the team, the other three start­ hen. against the unprotected heroes of kept it up throughout the game. ers, Walt Marsico, Jay Brownstein, shared scoring honors with Rich the guidance of older members Jones, who did most of the ball New Junior members arc: Gilda and prep debating teams were the student body. When the final whistle blew he and Art Solomon, greatly contri­ Sciacchetano, Elizabeth Spring, buted to the winning cause as did ('lo l'e 111 oH I sE~~~~~~AL handling. formed in order that these new Tickets for this contest m·e $1.25 had 14 points hitting seven of nine 0 0 0 Elaine Crespolini, Abbie Winickotff, shots, four of them in the first half. substitute Hal Handel, Bruce Mei­ EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL TRAINING members might benefit from the for adults and $1.00 for students. Personal Attention Excellent Plaeement Service Ridgefield varsity hoopsters drop­ Rosellen Maucione, Pat Maley, experienced. "If you're curious and appreciate Starters Handel along with Bruce sel and Dave Wilson. James Hirsh, Arthur Salomon, Marsico popped for 10 points Classes start Feb., July, Sept.; for Catalog write Registrar ped a 68-37 decision to a power­ The debaters are now studying a good laugh, you won't miss the Meisel and Sam Solomon played ful Mountain Lakes team, January Sandy Epstein, Sandra Boxer and sharp defense. Meisel, who scored and along with Sam Solomo.n con- 480 LEXINGTON AVE. (at 46th), New York 17 • YU 6-4343 and preparing for a debate on for­ Ides of March," Coach Richard 8, downing their Tecord to 0-5. Susan Peters. eign trade, this year's topic. Morrissey stated. Page Two THE CROWN Friday, February 15, 1963 Friday, February 15, 1963 THE CROWN Page Three Lost Weekend Reviewing Stand 'Crown' Introduces Alroy, Three Student Teachers Now Exciting, Suspenseful Sport FTA Exam Slam Friday after school: If you have read this column, Ah! Friday afternoon. The weekend is coming up. Dam the only you may have noticed that I avoid Handsome Addition to StaH Is Big Success reviewing television as much as Familiar to Ridgefield High Receives least Publicity thing I have for homework is to prepare for a big English test. Oh! Well The Future Teacher's Club help­ I have all weekend to study for it. Guess 111 go to the game tonight. It's possible. I do this for a simple In the two short weeks they valuable experience. ~ A\rC)y ~{ Perhaps the least publicized and least followed sport in RMHS ed the school celebrate the end of for sure I'm not gonna stay home and study tonight. reason. I don't like it. I agree with have been here, the three student A resident of North Bergen, she mid-term exams with their highly that so called ignoble person who teachers have become familiar attended Memorial High School in is wrestling. The reasons for this are: It covers the same span of time Saturday morning: successful "Exam Slam." has called television a "vast waste­ sights both in the halls and before West New York and upon grad­ as basketball-which has a developed following and the fact that so The blue and white clad gym­ I guess I'll go down to the park and play a little football, I can land." It is polluted with the lowest the blackboards. nation received the Business Stu- very little is known about the sport. nasium was highlighted by over­ study when I get back. 111 only be gone for an hour or hvo. Plenty of time pap in creation, designed to sat­ A former member of RMHS, dent of the Year Award, Certificate As a basketeer, I sometimes ------­ sized cardboard pencils and rulers isfy everyone but never to please John Camp has received honors at of Membership in the National ingeniously constructed by Mr. Five hours later: anyone. For the last few years the glance at the side of the gym and Montclair by being named to the Honor Society (Woodworth Mem­ view the rough practices that these NEWS FLASHES Fred Maley. Think I'll watch a little television before supper. I wonder what's only program that has captivated math Honor Society, and past orial Chapter) and two scholar­ go'n on tonight. ¥aybe I'll go to the movies. That's it I'll go to the movies. athletes submit to. It is overwhelm­ Richard Weiss won a prize for The seventh grade became eli­ me has been the Late News. president of his fraternity, Gamma ships. gible for the cash prize offered by There's a picture playing that I want to see. But finally, a brilliant ray of ing and exhausting when one con­ the loudest shirt and Karen Fris­ Delta Chi. Now under the supervision of siders what is envolved in the the dub by having over hal'f their sunshine. A baby is born in the al­ As a student at Ridgefield Mem- Miss Jane Verdon a11d Mrs. Flor­ tensky and "Arlene Lauber tied for Sunday morning: making of a good wrestler. the fullest skirt prize at the Ridge­ members attend the dance. ways empty manger of television orial, he was treasurer of the Sen- ence Feldman, Miss De Santis Twenty-five per cent of the Gee I'd better start studying for that test. It doesn't matter I've production. And it is immaculately Primarily, a good team needs field Round-up sponsored by the got all day. Say, there's a pro game on TV at two o'clock. Think 111 ior Class and treasurer of the Stu- plans to teach business subjects in a good coach, which RMHS has money spent for tickets by the class conceived - no fanfare, no trum­ dent Organization. secondary schools upon her col- Library Council. watch! I can study after its over. pets, just a Monday night, early in the person of Mr. Joe Costello. The combination round and went into seventh grade treasury While with Mrs. Marjorie Moun- lege graduation. now making it $11.75 richer. That was some game. I might as well get something to eat to hold television show. Namely - "It's A It's his job to select boys who are square dance was another success­ cey and Mr. Harvey Weiss, as a A graduate of Cliffside High In other activities the FI'A's me over till dinner time. There! Think I'll lie down awhile. Man's World." agile, strong, and above all, in­ ful dance sponsored by the Library practice teacher, John will also be School, Mr. Gerard De Roberto telligent. Council. plans to visit Newark State College Eight o'clock: (Monday) Now the problem in my article at Union have now been limited to is to describe this program with assisting Mr. William Smith with is now a senior at St. Peter's major­ If you are a sports-minded in­ Boy I had better stmt studying. I don't know why these teachers the proper superlatives to convey the baseball team. ing in History and minoring in dividual and have never experi­ Ridgefield residents registered some Thursday in March. have to give so much homework over the weekend. my idea. But rather than pile praise John expects to be married Feb- English. He is also a member of enced viewing a good match you for the spring session of the Adult ----0--- · on actors whose names I don't ruary 23, to Miss Susan Miller also the Reserved Officers Training are certainly missing out. Education program beginning Jan­ know, let me describe it to you in a Montclair senior. Corps. The sport itself is close and fast uary 24. Jr. Honor Roll one word - "real." It is the only Miss Maryann De Santis is a Upon graduating, he plans to and it is the athlete's combined Forty varied and interesting (Continued from Page One) "real" human dran1a I have ever Business Education Major at Tren- work for his Masters at Rutgers or agility, strength and intelligence courses from· English, typing and sante, Bliss Bergmann, Robert First Impressions Well, look, you're no Fred Astaire, either! seen on television. ton State College. Working as a Fordham. which determines the outcome. It shorthand, to sewing and interior Bornstein, James Kowatch, Karen I am new at RMHS. Walking through the building for the However, crime of all crimes, student secretary to the Dean of Mr. De Roberto is student teachc is somewhat like chess in that each decorating are being offered. Lang, Charlotte Lazams, Payla first time, I was glad we moved to Ridgefield and eager to get this program is being taken off the Hi everybody! I'm Alroy (ROY-AL sideways) the newest Student Personnel, she has gained ing under Mr. William Smith. wrestler tries to outguess -the next .. " .. Pieno, Alan Ross, Eugene Ross, settled in school. Many kids stared at me and whispered to each air - for another movie. Why? Low member of the "Crown."' I am short, slender and altogether hand­ movement of his opponent. There ''Let's Dance," sponsored by Robin Rushby, Joanne Siclari. other in the halls, which made me feel sort of funny: I must have ratings. Who is the mastermind be­ some. You will find me in each issue of the paper portrayed in one is the stalk, the inevitable thmst for the Sports Appreciation Club, Eighth Grade: Laurie Burns, smiled nervously about twenty times at those who stared, but they hind this deviltry? I want to know. of my many trying moments either WlRlLSTLING E.()UND=UlP an advantage and the fall. You rise February 8, netted $210. Mr. Philip Coper, Fred Dietz, Carolyn And what's more, I will know. I from your seat - is it a pin? No, Richard Morrisey stated that the didn't seem to notice. at home or in RMHS, where I too ( "d' "I d Doey, Thomas · Forstik, Albert intend to send a personal letter to am a student. You see, I am a most i Grapplers Drop Opener, 28-17 gaining his fomth victory without the positions have suddenly re­ proceeds will be used to purchase Fritz, Glenn Kim, Carolyn Kra­ Upl s Arrows Fal e Ridgefield's varsity grapplers a defeat. By the second passing bell I was ready to start classes. Though the producers of this program de­ unfortunate victim of circumstance 8 G" H versed, a slight error by the near a pitching machine and seven­ wiec, Kenneth Traum, Myra manding that the people who are I J k downed Mahwah in wins but lost, Butch DeMercurio, Steve Cro­ victor turned into an advantage by man sled. I started out in the right direction, all the people and excitement (my mother, my teachers, etc. all ut lr s, a e earl Weissman, Christine Young. recipients of their magnaninlous falling into the category of circum- Cupid has failed this Valen- 28-17, January 8 because of a for­ ciata, Bob Shut and Shawn Or­ the keenness of his opponent. mixed me up; I got lost. I tried to stop, but everyone was hurrying monstrosities are deserving of this feit. bach also triumphed for Ridgefield. So it goes with this sport that stance.) Maybe you have exper- tine's Day! His love-tipped arrows 0 0 and plowing on. When the halls started clearing, I found my way hurrum series. ienced some of my problems, and missed many a male target. Why, " keeps you absorbed and contin­ to the room after the bell. In the class, the students stared and laugh­ ----0---- then again more, but I always live nary a red-blooded American boy Wolfarth, Levine Win Royal Grapplers Romp 31-23 ually guessing. ed to each other until I thought maybe I forgot to put something How To Stay Calm and learn. If you would like to see in RMHS is wearing a silly absent­ Dave Wolfarth and Jay Levine, Royal matmen, lead by George As for our matmen, how have on right. me shown in a particular predica- minded grin as he floats down the after finishing with winning Avery, Dave Wohlfarth, Ernie Pier­ they been doing this season? Bounding with humor and wit, Before Big Tests ment contact one of my "Crown" halls bunking into the lockers and season's last yem·, each won their guidi, Jay Levine and Bob Schut, l. Ridgefield scored 32 points Lon fits right into Iris part as Louie, At last lunch came. The girls who were asked to show me staff friends. Be seeing you ...! students like someone in love! first match . this year, Levine 1-0 rolled to a 31-23 victory over and placed third in the Bergen a comical cab driver, in the senior around invited me to sit with them, but they chatted on to each Tests never get me nervous! Why, ----0--·- Girls, we must not lose another and Wolfarth 4-0. Weehawken, February 5, away. County wrestling tomnament. class play, "Girl Crazy.' when I took those mid-teiDlS - I It is probable that Levine could 2. Husky Jay Levine fought off A versatile personality, Lon can other about their personal li:ves and. I sat there ignpred until some­ day in trappin.g our man! "But Royals Pin Five was as cool as a chilled cucumber. how?" You may wail in despair. , have -beaten- his opponent by a all challengers to become the 168- be the center of .attention creating one quietly asked me a question about where I came from and how My formula is simple as 3 (x-1) + Matuh Most Famous· Fear not! A study has been con­ larger score but the opponent was Ridgefield won the first four poulld champ. laughter with· his imitation of !liked Ridgefield. We were all pretty uneasy. There were so many 4 (y-ax) + 1473-(x-y). ducted to determine the quickest hesitant in making contact matches by pins as Avery felled 3. Small but swift Dave Wol­ President Kenn,edy, or can be ser­ things I wanted to know, but I didn't want to sit there and ask ques­ First, I got a good night's sleep most effective ways to get the love Joe Crociata, Butch DeMercurio, his opponent in 3:48, Wohlfarth" farth also climbed his way to the iously discussing issues with mem­ tions like an investigator. The girls acted like I knew everything so I was well rested. (Some people Quotes of Fauulty of your life to realize you are and Bob Shut a1so won while Andy pinned his in 5:50, Periguidi his 106 pound first place spot. bers of the Student Council or the in 1:20 andl22-pound Bob Schut about the school and all. They mentioned basketball games but no are too jittery to doze ofE, but let me How often do you hear an ex­ alive and breathing. Here are the Mehlman tied 3-3. 4. Senior Bob Shut made the Senior Class Cabinet. recommend! a sharp rap on the helpful results: (Read and succeed.) pinned his: in 33 seconds, the semi-finals and finished second in As to his academic achievements, one asked me to come. I guess I expected too much at first. pression which reminds you of an " season's record thus far. head with some heavy object or individual? For example, you 1. Cover all your books in Royals Downed 31-13 the 123 pound class. the fact that he is a member of During the next few days I tried to he as fri~ndly and like­ else about ten Nitols. By morning needn't have to be told who be­ shiny chartruse aluminum foil. Steve Lasar, Joe Crociata and Jay Levine also won via a pin 5. Butch De Mercurio also cop­ the National Honor Society and if you are not still unconscious in 3:21 and Tom Purnell decision­ ped second place and the semi­ was a semi-finalist in the National able as I could, yet I just couldn't break through into Ridgefield. I longs to ''Everybody tries to get 2. Rinse your hair bright blue­ Dave Wolfarth scored all of Ridge­ (owing to carelessly following this lilac. field's 13 points as Ridgefield lost ed 9-1 for his varsity win. finals in the 135 pound class. Merit Scholarship speaks for itself. have now been in RMHS for two n1onths and I am still "the into ~~e act," or "I want to be advice), you will bound out of alone. 3. Get magenta contact lenses. to Paramus, a rugged competitor, Crociata Undefeated Among these boys are exper­ In his idle hours - which are new girl." bed "with great vigor" - rip roar· very few - Lon enjoys a good Have you ever noticed that the 4. Wear a Davy Crockett "coon 31-13, January 11th, at Paramus. ienced wrestlers and as a whole the ing for the tests ahead.) skin cap" to school. Big Joe Crociata decisioned his team should enter the winner's book or a good record album. teachers too, have favorite expres­ Wolfarth's Second Win man 7-2 and kept his season's Next I had a good breakfast. No 5. Bring a rope to school and Lasar pinned his opponent in column as they did last season with After graduation Lon plans to at­ brain can concentrate over the sions? Following is a list of our wrestling record unblemished. tend Rutgers University where he most famous facility quotes, see lasso his ankle during passing. 4:37 and Wolfarth copped his sec­ an improvement in last year's rec­ elaborate orchestration of an empty 6. Grow a mustache. -----0---- will work toward a degree in en- Besides Homework . • • how well you can match them. ond win without a defeat by a ord . Janet Redemann stomach. May I suggest something 7. Phtek a peacobk feather tmd 2-0 decision, thus gaining three ----0---- gineering. Next week is one glorious expanse of freedom for RMHS stu­ substantial for this all-important l. "Sterling" tickle his ear. Royal points. Jrs., Sophs Lead Black-haired, witty, and. intelli­ dents. The winter vacation provides many ·an opportunity for go­ wide~eyed meal like a bottle ofCoke and some 2. "It is mah contention" 8. Try out for the football team, Crociata Pins Opponent Honor Society gent, this senior can ing places and doing things. Like what? chili con come? Believe me, it's the 3. "Latah, latah" or at least get in uniform. Crociata copped his second win In High Honor Roll (Continued from Page One) usually be found on the RMHS best butterfly killer I know of. 4. "In good taste" 9. Spill ink down his shirt by (Continued From Page One) nificance of election to the National stage - acting the pm·t of a young New York, lying right across the river, opens endless possibil­ by pinning his opponent in the sec­ ·· However, even with these pre­ 5. "Fine, good" accident. ond period. tello, Claudia Sammartino, Neil Honor Society. She was followed sophisticate or debating a case on federal aid to education. ities: Off Broadway shows, a walk around Rockefeller Center, a cautions, some of the more Chicken­ 6. "Vamos a ver" 10. Drop hot soup •on him. Jay Levine, one of the top wrest­ Schore, David Wilson. by Sandy Boxer, who spoke on the 7. ·"Take out your notes" visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural hearted students find themselves In the event that any or all lers in his weight . class, lost his Ninth Grade: Richard Adelman, historical background of the or­ A member of the National Honor begining to tremble as they walk 8. "Clear off your desks" these methods should fail, there ganization, and Mike Baron, who History, The Guggenheim Museum or a trip to the United Nations. fil:st match 1-0 by an escape. Robert Allian, Eileen Berge, Marie Society, Janet is also active in the is still the experience gained spoke about the Society's emblem. to the classroom. Their hands get " " " Cargill, Valerie Crowell, Gary Latin club, the Epilogue literary Enjoy yourself! cold and clammy. When fear has A. Mr. Norton which can be utilized and per­ Coach Costello's matmen lost Speeches about the qualities of staff, the Crown, and is president fected for next year. Greenberg, Donald Greiner, Geral­ a1vanced to this shocking stage, B. Mr. Loekitt a squeaker 22-17 at the hands of dine Hauhold, Denise Maday, the Society Members. followed. of the Debating Society. For her I 'found in my case it was impera­ C. Mr. Morrissey Glen Rock, January 16, at Ridge­ Nancy Munitz, Janet Sandman, Ed­ Joan Lester spoke on character. Art superior ability as a debator, she tive to take drastic measures, for Salomon on scholarship, Coralee received a certificate of excellence D. Mr. M. Weiss field. ward Shea, Patricia Sodolak. which I was naturally well pre­ E. Mrs. O'Connell Kaiser on Leadership, and Brian from the National Forensic League. Royals Win Five Events Credit List: All B's or better in Wqr illrnwu pm·ed (a rabbit's foot). F. Mr. Hesson Aschinger on service. A hard worker and organizeT, Now in conclusion, I will tell G. Mr. Libero. By Karen Czarnecki Despite the defeat, the Royals all major subjects and passing in all Mr. W. Arthur Skewes; Superin" RIDGEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL copped five of the eleven outings minor subjects. Janet was responsible for the writ­ you how I fared on the mid-terms. H. Mr. Brennail Sweaters and jumpers seem to­ tendent of Schools, Fred J. Pro­ ing, staging and directing of this Unfortunately I was unable to be be the rage this month. The bulky­ as Jay Levine, Butch DeMer­ Twelfth Grade: Susan Blumen­ copio, Principal and George F. RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY Perfect score: C, E, A, F, H, G, curio, Dave Wolfarth and Steve year's Alumni Night entertainment, mused for Spanish and Algebra. D, B. knit v-neck sweater is especially feld, Claire Childs, Edward Cort­ Koch, Assistant Principal, all spoke which .has been hailed as the best Mr. Fred J. Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Eugene Costantino The rest, however, I failed with popular while shift jumpers are­ Lasar shut-out their opponents. I·ight, Paul Femhoff, Carol Voigt, briefly at the ceremony congrat­ If you scored above six you're George Avery, wrestling at 98 in Ridgefield's history. Principal ksistant Principal Adviser flying colors, but I was calm! one of the very alert students who also on the fashion scene. Barry Signoretti. ulating the 22 newly inducted Lon Pinkowitz . Janice Beidencapp sports a tur­ pounds, tied, giving Ridgefield members . As a creative writer and roman­ probably doesn't know another added points. Eleventh Grade: Karen Czar­ ticist, Janet writes lyric poehy in Editor-in-chief ...... Luke Carbone quoise bulky-knit V-neck sweater word the teachers says. If you had Behind pins by Dave Wolfarth, necki, Robert Guidi, Robert Hef­ free and blank verse and hopes to Assistant Editor ...... Sandra Boxer SUPPORT 4-6 you don't really care about while Joyce Stocum radiates in lich, Ronald Heilmann, Dale Stro­ have some of her selections pub­ coral. April Olson favors black Jay Levine and Dennis Provost, Feature Editor ...... Rosellen Maucione anything the teachers says, and the Royal varsity grapplers crushed ever, Marsha Thaler, David Wohl­ lished in the spring. Her creative News Editor ...... Barbara Gahn YOUR below 4 means you really have while Louise Mangelli and Lor­ Saddle Brook 30-12, Janum·y 19, farth. SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS abilitv is also evident in her clothes raine Koudelka wore grey yellow Assistant News Editor ...... Vincent D'Elia been sleeping through all your at home. Tenth Grade: Joyce Bienkowski, - most of which she designs and TEAMS classes. ones. Daniel Fatigoni, Harold Handel, ,,GIRL CRAZY,, Copy Editor ...... Pat Maley Levine Pins Opponent in 0:35 sews herself. She also cooks and is A turquoise mohair skirt and vest Recording the fastest and best Kenneth Hofmann, Arthur Korzel­ partial to Oriental and French Sports Editor ...... Barry Berlin Prepare for a preferred is accentuated by a turquoise long­ pin of the three was 167-pounder ius, Susan Lackovic, Lorraine food. Managing Editor ...... Nan Marcus secretarial position. sleeved blouse worn by Barbara Jay Levine, who downed his op­ Michaelson, Kathleen O'Brien, Distinguished faculty, Malkinski. friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th Mter graduation Janet will either Business Manager ...... Flo MacDonald individualized g-uidance:. ponent in 35 seconds. Daniel Panachyda, Raymond Sch­ attend Barnard, Douglass or Adel­ Lois Becker is fashionable in· ott, Marlene Weick. Head Typist ...... Lois Becker Wolfarth pinned his man in ADMISSION- $1.25 phi College. Here she plans to Special 2- and l~year courses for high school graduates. Free Placement ServiCe. her black, grey and plaid shift 5:59 and Provost got his in 5:06. Ninth 'Grade: Michael Birch­ New classes~ February, July, and September. For catalog, write the Assistant Director. Tickets Available From Any Senior major in Child Psychology or in Printed by Ridgefield Park Press jumper with a black leather tie · Crociata Undefeated wale, Linda De Angelis, Kathleen 420 Lexington Ave, New York 17, N.Y. MU 5·3418 belt. Marjorie Auda is striking in English. Her goal, her dremn, is to 122 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 22 Prospect St., E. orange, N.J. Heading the other point sc.'Orers Fiesel, Marie Grappo, Carol Maina, someday win a Pulitzer Prize in her green, blue and cream jumper.. was Joe Crociata who won 4-0, Virginia Ross, Carol Ziegler. poetry. Page Four THE CROWN Monday, April 1, 1963 Dresses Pressed, Puppets are easy to hang. ,;Faculty Rides Donkeys Tuxedos Rented, The ropes are already Tickets Bought, there In Two-Point Victory Varsity Diamondmen Open And Flowers Scented. Js undefeated put the Royals in the ·lead more partment's original and fun-filled setting. a more than creditable performance Connor and his shop classes and Schott 0 2 Mr. Fred Procopio. assembly. Brian Aschinger and Janet Red- as did Alan Earl and John Bogert (Continued on Page Two) eeri Monaco's Mama's Girls, Jo charge. season. than once. no-••-H•-nR----~-~~~~-1111-nn-au- Page Two THE CROWN Monday, April 1, 1963 . Monday, April 1, 1963 THE CROWN Page Three Thanks for the Memories What Is Your Name? New Phone Numbers •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Stage Direction Topic Backwards Causing Confusion As the upper classmen walked through the not so crowded For Dramatics Club 'ROUIND RDD£i.shes ed runs at the Scarlets' stadium, Royals Score 9 in 6th . i~c, Fl~rence MacDonald, Nan them much success. Also c ngratu­ April 8th. With big Tom Pribish leading outfield every time, but succeeded and ties Levine in runs batted in with four. Dennis DeAngelis, Mr. Tryon; Rose nursing, physical therapist, podiatry, DeAngelo, Mr. Brennan; Gail Dun- Marcus, Joan Lester, Linda Pep­ lations to Steve Solomon fOl/ his fine Steve Lasar, Bob Mead and Jay the way, Ridgefield came from a in getting only two hits. Mead hit Big Jay also has a knack of getting on base as is shown by his programming and IBM machines, In speaking of his plans, Charles 1mn, Mr. Lockitt, James Ehrlich, sheet metal worker, steno-typist per, Lon PiuJcowitz, Bruce Riede, handling of Tuesday's assembly. Levine totaled three of the Royals' three-run deficit to conquer Wal­ two long flies, one of which went eight walks. said, "I would like to have regional Arlene Robbins, Karen Rossetto, for a home run. janitor; Stephen Ehrlich, Mrs. Sil­ and teaching. Ten students vied for the four four hits and all four stolen bases. lington 15-12, April 18 at Ridge­ In the last five games Royal pitchers have hurled two three officers throughout the state in Nina Scott, Barbara Stephens., student council offices. The newly Andy Mehlman, Ron Klein and ver; Linda Feria, Mr. Mel Weiss; Also included in the program Tom Pribish, who went one for field. hitters, two four hitters, and one five hitter and due to insufficient order to dose the gaps that have Brenda Wieland and Barbara Zie­ elected officers will assume their Pribish, who went three for five Ron Heilman also collected base Paul Fernhoff, Mr. Skewes; Joseph were technical courses in the high three, drove in two runs and had hitting, have won only one of those games. Fisher, Mrs. Cerny; Richard Jones, been created by the utilization of lke. responsibilities next September. with two hits in the sixth inning, hits. school and the work-study pro­ state officers. I hope to expand nine put outs. The Ridgefield varsity lacks some hitting support but this (Continued on Page Three) gram. Dan Klecak started the contest batted in five runs with two triples lack could be made up if the RMHS students would boost morale upon or improve in any way the and a single. · Ridgefield was edged by North undertakings and activities of the and allowed all seven runs of which by attending more baseball games. four were not earned before George Pribish' s second 3-sacker carne Arlington 3-1 April29 at home des­ Association." Maucione, Liotta, Baron Gunderson inopped up. with Lasar, who went one for two, pite a four-hitter by Walt Marsico. The election which was held in Mead, three for four, and Levine, Andy Mehlman, Tom Pribish Future Nurses' Club the town of Haddenfield, New Jer­ one for two, on base. and Butch De Bercurio, pinch-hit­ Freshmen Pitchers Sparkle; sey, was also attended by Donna Named to Girls', Boys' State Glen Ridge Game - April 11 Also contributing to the cause ting in the seventh inning, collected Lee Davis, Elaine Crespolini, Lorna Juniors Rosellen Maucione, Vincent Liotta and Michael Baron Sophomores Walt Marsico and was senior Ron Klein, who, while the Royals three hits with Mehlman Feraldi, Nancy Ellis, Bruce Sch­ will attend Girls' State and Boys' State respectively during the last Hal Handel allowed Glen Ridge collecting his first hits of the scoring a run in the bottom of the Jayvees 3-4 in Conference To Mark ~FNC Day', Fri. wartz and Carol Ziegler. only one earned run, but the Roy­ week in June, it was annotmced by Principal Fred J. Procopio. season drove across two runs. fourth. With Charles' election to the als' hitting attack failed to come Royal J. V.'s whipped Midland Park, :3-3 to run the season's Elaine Crespolini, Charles Croce and David Fyfe were named as Gundersen Wins In the pitching department, record to 3-4. presidency, he now is a prospective through and Ridgefield dropped a Although Hal Handel, who hurl­ Marsico hurled all seven innings, alternates. Pacing the Jayvee hitters this season have been sophomores Sam candidate for a college scholarship American Legion Post was spon­ 10-1 decision •at Glen Ridge. ed 4 2/3 innings started the con­ giving up only two earned runs Mr. Procopio announced that Solomon, Frank Falciola and Dave vVilson, junior Ron Deramo which is offered by the State Li­ soring two boys, making it possible Lasar Homers test, George Gundersen relieved in and striking out nine Vikings. brary Council Association. this was the first time the and a late-comer, freshman Joe Mirabella. for both Vincent and Michael to at­ Ridgefield's lone tally came on a the sixth to gain his second victory ----0--- tend the sessions at Rutgers. Ros­ leadoff home run, a 380-foot blast of the season. Right-handers Don Greiner, Alan J?ave W~lson, who ear.lier had Royals Defeat Owl 6-1 ellen will spend an active week at Grimaldi and Greg Hansen and !~ned a tnple down the nght field Car bv Steve Lasar. In the bottom of the sixth, Gun­ Hal Handel's three hitter and Wash Nets $500 Douglass College. · Marsico allowed three walks and dersen, attempting to slide back southpaws Dennis Johnson and line. Andy Mehlman's three hits helped Honor Society Activities Are Multiple fanned five and Handel didn't issue into first base after a pick-off play, usher Ridgefield into fourth place Chet Mazula compose a well­ For Class of 19'64 a base on balls, while whiffing two dislocated his shoulder and was rounded pitching staff. Royals Lose on Errors 4-2 to Owls Rosellen, National Honor Society with a 6-1 trouncing df Pa11k Ridge, Sponges, hoses and pails were member and feature editor of the in the two innings he pitched. forced to leave the game. May 2nd at the Owl's field. Dennis Johnson had control of Taps I Sr., 9 Jrs. Park Ridge batters throughout the the order of the day when the Jun­ "Crown'', is active in Girls' Intra­ Handel's First Win Royals Top Midland Park 5-3 game but Ridgefield errors led to One senior and nine juniors have ior Jets of '63 manned the soap and murals and represents 11-3 as a VARSITY BATTING AFTER TEN GAMES In gaining his first varsity win, After several hard luck pitching recently been elected to the Na­ hoses May 4th at their car wash, class cabinet member. AB H HR R RBI SB AVG. a 4-2 defeat for the Royals at the Handel, only a sophomore, limited performances, freshman. Dennis hands of Park Ridge in Park Ridge, tional Honor Society, Mr. Fred J. netting approximately $500. Vincent, manager of the varsity Pribish 30 11 1 2 10 1 .367 Park Ridge to three hits, one un­ Johnson hurled Ridgefield to a 5-3 May 2. Procopio, principal, announced. Mehlman 23 8 0 3 3 1 .348 A total of 340 cars at $1.50 each football and basketball teams, par­ earned run and fanned eight. win over Midland Park, May 9 Collecting Ridgefield's hits were New elected members include: were cleaned between 8 A.M. and ticipates in the Latin Club, Sports Mead 30 8 1 9 2 9 .267 Providing most of the hitting away. Ron Deramo, who slashed out two lasar 27 7 1 7 4 7 .259 Barbara Zielke, . senior; and ju'n­ 6 P. M. by the junior experts. Each Appreciation Club, Mixed Chorus power were Jay Levine, who drove Johnson, who copped his first singles. iors David Fyfe, Barbara Gahn, of five stations was assigned to a Pescatore 24 6 0 2 2 1 .250 and Men's Chorus. He is an alter­ in two runs, and Andy Mehlman, win, went the distance, scattering Ronald Heilmann, Vincent Liotta, homeroom, as follows: 11-1 - Kin­ R. Klein 14 3 0 2 2 0 .214 nate homeroom representative for who went three .. for four with a few hits. Greiner, Solomon Spark The Future Nurses' Club will care, and field trips to nursing BarbaraLohse, Elaine Risko, Susan auer's Sunoco Station, manager Joe 11-3 and was recently named to levine 25 5 0 4 2 . 200 5 double, a run batted in and a Johnson also aided his own cause 1-0 Win Over Vikings mark the first FNC Day, May 17. schools, and hospitals. Rubin, Marsha Thaler and Davie Crociat; 11-2 - Yacenda Shell the National Honor Society. Crociata 11 2 0 1 0 0 .181 stolen base. by slashing a single in the fifth Don Greiner and Alan Grimaldi This date has been designated to Students Broaden Scope Wall. · Station, manager Ronnie Deramo; Michael is vice-president of the Heilmann 24 3 0 2 1 2 .143 inning and sparking the rally along pitched shut-out hall and Sa!T! lwnor 4,100 FNC's in high schools 11-3 front of the High School, man­ DeMercurio 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.000 Mter Steve Lasar and fleet-foot­ Community projects have also . The new members selected after National Honor Society, president ed Bob Mead, were issued walks. with outfielder Joe Mirabella, who Solomon smashed a tremendous across the country for their part in ager Vincent Liotta; 11-4- Ridge­ Brockel 14 0 0 0 0 0 .000 helped members gain an insight in­ being evaluated by the faculty as of the Spanish Club, and a column­ Jay Levine cracked a single to score got a triple. home run to give •the Royals a 1-0 directing qualified young people into nursing and other health ca­ to their scholarship, leadership, field Esso Station, manager Mary ist for the "Crown". He is treasurer Solomon 6 0 0 0 0 0 .000 into nursing and other heatlh ca­ both runners. On the play Mead, triumph over North Arlington, date, members of the FNC have character and service qualifications, Ann Rhode; and 11-5 - Marion of the Sports Appreciation Club, is Handel 7 0 0 1 0 0 .000 reers and for the service they have who stole a base that game, carne Ridgefield Nipped by Ridgers 4-1 April 29. taking part in the following: Sabin will be inducted next term. Esso Station, manager Art Salo­ on the baseball team, played var­ Marsico 6 0 0 0 0 0 .000 home from first base. Grimaldi hurled four innnings, performed for their communities. mon. Baron 1 0 0 1 0 .000 Freshman Al Grimaldi and Don Oral Vaccine Program, X-Ray bus -----0----- sity football, and is active in the 0 winning the game hut needing help The club's overall program is Mrs. Marjorie C. Moncey, class VARSITY PITCHING AFTER TEN GAMES Levine scored on Mehlman's Greiner combined for a six-hitter for tuberculosis detection, Easter EIGBT GRADES ONLY! band and Mixed Chorus. double to left to give the Royals from Dave Greiner. designed to enable members to Lily project for crippled children, Tryouts for three positions on advisor, termed the car wash, "a IP w L ER ERA so hut unearned runs: led to a 4-1 vic­ Also a member of the Honor s~ Greiner Misses Win as Royals Tie explore career opportunities in and have made puppets for the most successful project becatL~e of Handel 27 1 2 5 1.30 24 a three run third inning. tory for Glen Ridge, May 6th at the Junior Varsity squad will be ciety, Elaine is praetor of the Latin Steve Lasar, Bob Mead and Fred Glen Ridge. Don Greiner went the distance, nursing and other health fields. Children's Home in Hackensack held next week. The contest­ class cooperation." Club, a feature writer for the Marsico 23 1/3 0 2 5 1.50 34 This includes discussions between for Easter. lasar Pescatore also collected hits. Soph­ Ridgefield tallied the lone run in pitching sharp ball but the game ants will be judged on the T-E­ Proceeds will go towards the "Cwwn'', and treasurer of the Lie 1 0 0 1 7.00 0 nurses and student nurses, films il­ The local club, founded 1958, A-M cheer, splits, catiwheels, Gundersen 13 2 1 3 1.64 8 omore Sam Solomon started the the fourth inning when Ron Der­ ended in a 3-3 tie with Mountain class's Prom and graduation ex­ brary Council. She is active in game in right field. amo sliced a single to left; scoring Lakes, April 22 at Mountain Lakes. lustrating various aspects of health (Continued on Page Three) pep and appearance. penses next year. (Continued on Page Three) Page Two THE CROWN Thursday, May 16, 1963- Thursday, May 16, 1963 THE CROWN Page Three

SECOND FIDDLE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Honor Society Preps TO AN ENGINE! Winter Woes Won't for May 21 C. D. Drill Campaign Over? In preparation for the May 21 Today it is completely out of the Wan With Weather Civil Defense drill, the National The suspense and excitement of the campaign is over; the question'to worry about "other girls'' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Honor Society recently attended as rivals in a romance. Chances are Student Council officers have been elected. The students have cast Spring has ah·cady sprung and. Recently I went into New York I was pleasantly surprised. Mut­ two practice and instruction ses­ their votes made their voices heard. But can they now settle back the man in your life hardly ever summer is now too, too rapidly ap­ for a Saturday Night's fling. I iny On The Bounty proved to be sions under the direction of Mr. looks at "another girl.' As a matter and watch? proaching giving me so very little­ bought tickets for Mutiny On The one of the most thrilling movies I Fen-is Tryon, Civil Defense di­ of fact, he probably doesn't even time to store my winter clothes and Bounty with a mind at relaxing in have ever seen. rector, at the Municipal Building. Each Student Council officer is one person representing 700; spend much time looking at you. my winter fat. It seems that winter a fair movie. The story of the Bounty is one At the first meeting, members each only symbolizes the will of the majority. We have elected these But let's take a close look at what hibernation has done nothing for of right pitted against wrong. The were shown the film "Seoond for he does look at these days- his officers as our spokesmen who are powerless without our voices and me. My girlish figure is now ghoul­ fanatic Captain Bligh drives his Survival" and were informed as to car. our opinions. ish and my figure which was on= Cheerleaders Chosen first officer, Mr. Christian, played the operation of the local and vVith this in mind, let us not cease speaking. This car will undoubtedly be hourglass now looks like all the by the wondevful Marlon Brando, district defense centers in Ridge­ treated with more reverence than VI- VI VICT! It was victory for to mutiny. Christian assumes com­ sand is on the bottom. Donna Flaccavento, Lillian Taube, field. a queen and more tenderness than mand and sends those loyal to Oh vanity of vanities! Now I Rosemarie Marzocca and Dot Ful­ During the second meeting mem­ a baby. It, too, has a name which Bligh on a 2,000 mile voyage in a discover that excercise may be the co when they wel·e chosen varsity bers practiced sending and re­ he will remember much faster than longboat. Christian and his fol­ way to improve my, uh, condition. cheerleaders for next year's squad, ceiving telephone messages and your own. You may buy a stun­ lowers return to tl1e islands df Ta­ But more than one form has suf­ learned more a:bout actual oper­ Don't Fire ning new shocking pink chiffon May 8 . hiti and set out to create their • • • fered over the winter - my tennis The contestants were judged by ation during a drill and during an dress, but he will notice a minute own secret colony. isn't quite up to par (no, that's golf) Mrs. William Lucky ,and Mrs. Jos­ attack. Already? Time sure does fly! The end of this term is in sight, scratch on the fender much faster. But Mutiny On The Bounty is a - love? after six months abstention eph Costello on three cheers - The complete story of the par­ and so are exams. Don't get discouraged; in about film of grandeur and beauty. The T-E-A-M, Victory, and Let's Go; ticipation of the RMHS chapter of five years the car will be forgotten­ from the courts. And what do I get plot is somewhat subdued by the A general during the Revolution may have said, "Don't fire for my pains - pains! Agh! AI[ their ability to execute cartwheels the National Honor Society will ap­ this is just a stage. Ignore the lit­ action shots and overall artistry. until you see the whites of their eyes", but that strategy israpidly over. I find new muscles to control and splits; appearance, enthusiasm, pear in the next issue of "The tie discrepancies in his actions. And The land of Tahiti is brought to becoming extinct, especially in the "war of the students vs. final every day. This past vacation was personality, voice and postme. In Siren" a statewide Civil Defense if he spends your birthday putting life by the sounds and color of magazine. FLO MacDONALD PAUL FERNHOFF exams." Waiting until exams are that close will mean unquestionable so ruinous I think I need another addition, each girl was required to in a new chrome engine, don't the Tahitian people. ----0---- A cheery "Hi" with a friendly Paul, a short amiable person, will defeat for students. Long range preparation is called for. Today is lose hope. Chances are he bought sabbatical to recover. And just improvise and peJJfotm her own what exactly did my athletic at­ individual cheer. Muting On The Bounty is play­ word is Flo's trademark. Never at perhaps be best remembered for the day to begin stocking up on ammunition to pass those exams. you your own monogrammed seat 11 tempts do to my physical problems?" The out-going cheerleaders in­ ing in New York at the RKO Pal­ 11Antic Spring Set a loss for words, this pretty bru­ his sympathetic portrayal of Pete, belt. And on a starlit night as you Tomorrow may he too late!!!!! clude Seniors Coralee Kaiser, Paula ace. It would be well worth your nette animates any conversation in a slick Mexican, in the senior play, are driving along the Hudson, just Nothing. The only result is that I PEPE Carbone, Florence MacDonald and time to see this thrilling movie with for Assembly May 29 which she takes part. "Girl Crazy." imagine that he is whispering sweet have a wonderfully developed left Buenos elias amigos! Branda at his best. "Antic Spring," a one-act com­ As secretary of the Senior Class, nothings, when actually he is mut­ bicep and an equally muscular left Sue McPhee. Actually he is quite different My study of life here eeen Ridge­ calf but otherwise than being a ----0------o---- edy by Robert Nail, will be staged this enterprising young lady has tering to himself about a strange from this in real life. He enjoys field has been mucho interes,ante. lopsided strong man, the "after'' May 29 by the Royal Players. demonstrated her diversified abili­ knock in second gear. It's sim­ debating issues and delving into Letters to the Editor Een fact over the week siesta fiesta picture looks just about as bad as, Senior Honor Roll The cast of six includes, Arlene ties. Adding to her work load is current events. ply mind over matter. He really Arts Dept. Assembly Robbins, as the energetic seventeen her position as Business Manager I leetened to the radio to learn the "before." It wouldn't be so bad As h·easurer of the senior class, does care for you or he'd be home Eleventh graders are: Michael year-old Ginger; Barbara Lohse, as of the "Crown", Co-captain of the about American music. I was if those form-fitting bathing suits; he finds himself in an unending reading Auto Mechanics. Baron, Sandra Boxer, Neil Cooper, Features J2 Models sixteen-year-old Gwendolyn; San­ Varsity Cheerleaders, she still man­ I wonder if some boys ever stopped and took a good look at pleased to take notice of song "Wa­ weren't the style. But as a slave to, avalanche of bills and receipts, So you see, in your heart you Elaine Crespolini, Karen Czar­ dra Boxer, as Blossom, barely four­ ages to maintain a high scholastic themselves in the mirror. The typical innocent young man I am talk­ tuce." Tees eet part of cultural fashion the modem girl must have· Among the highlights of the In­ which he manages to handle ef­ know he is overjoyed to see you necki, Gail Bieri, David Fyfe, Bar­ teen and idiotic; Vincent Liotta as average in school. ing about might get quite a shock. He would notice pants that are musical exchange program? Ieen a genuine half starved look that dustrial Arts Asembly, May 3, were ficiently. when you saunter by his house, that case I weell send some U. S. even orphans on relief don't have bara Gahn, James Hirsh, George Robert, a teenage poet; Vincent Flo usually spends her spare too tight, a shirt that is too loud, and a crop of hair that is too long. Ljutich, Glrudys Loeb, Rosellen outfits designed, made and model­ In his spare time he enjoys even if he doesn't croon anything songs home to mi amigos. Many do these days. Of course a woman ed by 12 RMHS students, a music D'Elia, as Sam, a football player, time with her boyfriend. She enjoys Maucione, Wayne Mello, April Ol­ watching television or just relaxing Perhaps, it is true that you cannot judge a book by its cover, more romantic than, "Honey, not know a:bout thees "Hot Pees­ with ingenuity can create a mal­ program and an industrial arts and Michael Jacobson, ,as the typi­ all types of foods and likes to relax but it is equally true that first impressions last the longest. Some of would ya hand me the wrench?" trami'' so eef I may take the liberty, nutritioned look with an updated son, Steve Ross, Susan Rubin, Art­ cal fourteen-year-old Elbert. by reading or sewing. around the house. hur Salomon, Gilda Sciacchetano, show. these outfits are neither presentable nor masculine, and coupled por favor, I weell introduce the version of a medieval torture - Slides were used as the medium The play will be presented with After graduation she plans to After graduation Paul plans to Dale Stroever, Lillian Taube, Mar­ with the excessive hair, it is downright ridiculous. melody to them as; "Hot Tomale''; but I do not wish to discuss such to convey the various activities of few properties, placing an emphasis work at the Port of New York attend Rutgers University as a then they weell understand. sorrowful things. I have a more· sha Thaler, Dayle Wall and Helen the Music Department, Home on pantomime and character por­ Authority as a secretary. medical major. Of course, not every boy has this unusual look, but for those Zielke. There ees one question I must pressing problem (hee, heel) and Economics Department and Indus­ trayal. It is a light comedy show­ few, shall I say A word to the wise ... make concerning theese radio I don't seem to be finding any Tenth graders named are: Han-y trial Arts Department. The slides ing the trials and tribulations' of Wind-up Dolls Senior Day shows. I know the "Submarine solution and I'm nmning out of Berlin, Maureen Bernhardt, Susan depicted the overall Arts program six assorted teenage types on a Race Watchers" are by the sea suggestions unless - do you think Drexler, Susan Lackovic, Gregory picnic. (Continued from Page Two) (Continued from Page One) By Karen Czarnecki and narrating for the departments 6. The Mrs. O'Connell Doll shore, and the "Swingin Safari" is those tum-of-the-century bathing Hansen, William Johnson, Christine Lon Pinkowitz will act as stu­ I am interested in writing and I hope anyone else with the were Vincent Liotta, Carol Voigt, wind it up and it knocks over Mr. Costello; Coralee Kaiser, Mr. probably through the Florida Ever­ togs will ever he revived? Kapitula, Donald Klein, Arthur dent assistant and Miss Lucille Norton; Sue Kiley, Mr. Monissey; same interest will hear me out. Though quite a few students write April was elegantly escorted in and Nan 'Wolman. waste-1Japer baskets. . glades, but theese "Kissing Tone"' ----0---- Korzelius, Dorothea Matthews, Lor­ Megerdichian will direct the play. Sue Krawiec, Mrs. Mouncey, Inge for their own pleasure and receive individual attention from our by RMHS's fifth Senior Prom. The girls who modeled the styles 7. The Mr. Murphy Doll - ees got me completely ... how you raine Michaelsen, Linda Rotella Larsen, Miss Burkhart; Jmm Lester, faculty, RMHS has no organization where they can get together as The queen, Margaret Visconti, which they created for the Home ----0---- wind it up and it whispers. say . . . out of my skull. Eees it and David Wilson. Mr. Strohmeyer; Florence Mac­ looking beautifully regal in her RMHS DETECTIVE Economics department included 11 8. The Mr. Mon-issey Doll - a group to exchange their work, get opinions on it, hear suggestions, like the air raid signal? I was at Ninth graders achieving honm· "Coyote Joes Lead Donald, Mrs. Herrscha'ft; Sue Mac­ gather new ideas and inspirations. I think a literary club of this white floor length gm'VIl was ac­ Louise Cargill, Barbara B mzenski, wind it up and it carefully selects centuated by her two attendents, thees party when eet happened - NOT EFFECTIVE roll are: Valerie Crowell, Richard Margaret OToole, Carolyn Hess, Phee, Mrs. Mansfield; Nan Max­ sort would not only be interesting, but very beneficial for those the "Kissing Tone'' came on -'­ School Tournanment a five-man panel from the first five Sherril Cohen and Coralee Kaiser Adelman, Robert Allian, Donald Marjorie Auda, Susan Jacobs, Eil­ ens, Mr. Murphy; Margaret Marr, who intend to continue in some field of writing. If anyone else and everyone acted muy peculiar. I don't know about you, but I'm Greiner, Susan Jacobs, Susan Les­ With twenty volleyball games people who walt into the room. Miss Stocker; Joanne Marzocca, who wore pink floor lengths. Sher­ een Berge, Barbara Schmidt, Lor­ 9. The Mr. Ju y Doll- wind would like to see such an organization in the high school next year, Help would bee very pleasing to sick of playing Sherlock Holmes. ter, Nancy Munitz, Edward Shea, already played, the Girl's Intra­ Mrs. Connelly; Kathy McCarten, ril's was a S'l:rapless and Cora:lee's raine Koudelka, Anita Shula and murals program has reached its it up and it di misses you. please let me know and we can take further steps. This could also spaghetti strapped gown ranged meee. Nah, I don't solve mysteries or and Patricia Sodolak. Mr. Allen; Carol Osowski, Mrs. anything like that. I'm sort of an: Paula Marcus. midway point. 10. The Mr. Costantino Doll - be extended through the summer months if the group so desired. from pale pink to deep coral. Seence I completed my study of Juniors also led the credit list Ralston; Dorothy Pecora, Miss radio, I weel now move ahead to amateur detective, but right now I_ A show of the projects, wood, Joanne Cargill's Coyote J oes took wind it up and it censors your Barbara Cieri and Gail Dunham with fifteen students maintaining Malcosay; Fred Pescatore, Mr. Sincerely, television. Mids amigos tell me I bet I more than pass the undetec­ metal and art displays were ex­ first place in the tournament. The material. Cooper; Dolores Petagna, Mrs. also wore white floor length gowns; all B' s or better in all major sub­ better have swiftness before the table course. You know the one. hibited May l, for members of Wildcats and Pecoras are tied for --qi----- Sandy Boxer Barbara's had spaghetti straps witih jects. Those students are: Richard Schnakenberg; Lon Pinkowitz, Mr. summer re-runs? So I must watch The first thing I do is I see this­ the P. T. A. The girls also model­ second place, while the Jets and a white flowing front panel while Brockel, Camille Delia, George Nurses' Clul:l, Norton; Angela Pomelia, Mrs. not talk later. teacher advancing. I want to be­ ed their outfits for members the Zips, Dots and Blitzers follow for Zeman; Linda Powell, Mrs. O'­ Gail's had a sequined bodice. Joan Gunderson, Ronald Heilm;mn, (Continued jrbm Page One) To the administration and members of the faculty: Hasta le vista, nice to him cause I see the look of same evening. third and fourth place. Connell; Ronald Raymond, Dr. Lester wore a white waltz length George Leonard, Vincent Liotta, has been nationally chartered as Pepe a lost homework assignment in hi.s-: Giordano; Janet Redemann, Mr. The members of the senior class wish to thank the admini· gown with red roses on the bodice. Pat Maley, Barbara Malkinski, N. J. #25 since March, 1960, by ---!}.....-- eyes, so I sort of put this I don't­ stration and the faculty for their full cooperation on Senior Day, Ralph Maltese, Camille Mancuso, the National League for Nursing, Brezina; Gail Riba, Mr. Libero Also in pink floor length gowns see-you-you-don't-see-me look ..,ln· and Mrs. Farrell; Bruce Reide, Mr. May 8th. Andrena McCaffery, Robert Mead, national sponsor of the clubs were Annette Carbone and Cheryl mine. Works all the time. ~y Eighth Grade Leads Andrew Mehlman, Helena Shedden through the Committee on Careers. Rosenmeier; Arlene Robbins, Mr. Their assistance and enthusiasm were the main factors in mak· Albrecht. thing is you got to watch wliei"e· Faculty Inspires and David Wohlfarth. Co-sponsors are tf.e American Hos­ Amendolara; Nina Scott, Miss Ver­ ing this day a wonderful experience for all senior participants. The third most popular color was you're going. Sophomores on the credit list pital Association, American Medical don; Lucille Seufert, Mr. Harvey blue, Carol Voigt, Blanche Tomich· Jr. High Honor Roll Once again, thank you. That's the open approach. But are: Rosemarie Anderson, Loraine Association, and the American Nur­ Weiss; Steve Solomon, Mr. Koch; ia and I"inda Bonardi wore waltz when it comes to camouflaging I'm Nine seventh graders achieved son, Gilbert McClurg, Lawrence Bonnie Spencer, Mrs. Skewes; Bar­ New Toy Sensation Attanasio, David Buchner, Joyce ses' Association. I The Senior Class length, While Beverly Williams and bara Stephen, Mr. Hesson; Blanche a pro before my time. There's thi~ D'Elia, Harold Handel, Carolyn high honor roll for the third mark­ Novack, Leila Pine, Bliss Berg­ The Future Nurses' Club has 28 Barbara Zielke chose floor length. The Ideal Toy Corporation is suspicious character plannin' toe Hess, Kenneth Hofmann, San9.y ing period by obtaining straight A's mann, Margaret Gallo, Carolyn It­ members this term. Club officers Tornichia, Mr. Costantino; Karen looking for a new plaything which Although the colors of the eve­ steal your homework and murder it • Kates, Cladia Sammartino, Samuel in all major subjects and passing tnei· and James Maltese. are Mary Ann Rhode, PTesident; Uhl, Mrs. Jensen; Jeanne U:ntbrino, will make the nation's kiddies Mrs. Finster; Bruce Vanetti, Mr. ning were definitely white, blue and in the process. He's hot on your Solomon, · Ronald Valle and Rita grades in all minor subjects: Suz­ Eighth Graders Elaine Hisko, Vice-President; Marie drool. The "Mr. Machine" went anne Adelman, Veronica Schmid, Weimer; John Ventola, Mr. Tom­ pink; yellow, lavendar, gold and tail so you pick a room and duck Wappel. D'Elia, Secretar~; Dorothy Popp, green also dotted the scene. out with the satellite launchers into it till he passes. That's simple·: Terri Kestenbaum, Scott Boxer, Eighth graders include: Robert ka; Sharon Viscardo, Mrs. Swen­ Ninth graders named are: Eileen Recording Secre~ary; and Pamela and the only Slinkys found now-a­ Becker, Robert Blauschild, Loretta son; Carol Voigt, Mrs. Carbone; Dressed in a yellow waltz length enough. Only thing is you've got Berge, Marie Cargill, Kathleen Fie­ Susan Sirota, Bruce Stroever, Karen Houghey, Treasurer. RIDGEFlELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL days are in Mr. Norton's experi­ to be on the_ tight floor and next Fristensky, Nancy Jo!hnson and Heimbuch, Sharon Jones, Carolyn Thomas VVhalen, Mr. Moreng; spaghetti strapped gown was Susan sel, MaJ:ie Grappo, Geraldine Han­ Krawiec, Susan Solomon, Jane ----9---- RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY Krawiec. Paula Carbone received ments. The "Crown'' has submitted to a doorway·- but then every­ bold, Karen Lehtpere, Carol Maina, Barbara Relph. Nanne Wollmann, Mr. Guhula; the idea of making mechanical profession has its problems. Eighth graders named on the Stein, Kenneth Traum, Elyse Von Boys' State Alan Yood, Mr. Liedennan; Bar­ many admiring glances for her gold Joyce Moro-Lin, Janet Sandman Egglofstein, Joan Wylie, Howard Mr. Fred J. Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Eugene Costantino satin strapless floor length goWIIJ dolls which are representations of So let's get down to why I'm and Paul Svorec. Seniors are: Bonni high honor roll are: Gary Andrews, (Continued FJom Page One) bara Zielke, Mrs. Walter. certain people, in this case our Cohen, Philip Cooper, Anita Mal­ Principal Assistant Principal Adviser accented with gold 'high gloves, tired of this. I figure I'm takin' too­ Boren, Claire Childs, Paul Fern­ Lesley Boren, Russell D'Emidio, Girls' Intramural the band and Senior Musical faculty members. For instance: Lorna Faraldi, Jeffrey Feinsilver, nig, Henry Tomlin, Sandra Dorian, the Color Guard.! bag and shoes. Looking lovely in many courses at once. An academic­ hoff, Susan MacPhee, Carol Voigt Thomas Forstik, Richard Guidi As a climax to Senior Day activ­ Editor-in-chief ···············································•'··········· Luke Carbone her lavendar floor length was Maur­ 1. The Miss Megerdichian Doll course - OK, a detective course, and Edward Cartwright. Frank Goetz, Eugene Luccarelli, Charles is president of the band, Assistant Editor ...... Sandra Boxer -wind it up and it plans your Thomas Musso, Alan Nathanson, and Myra Weissman. vice-president of the Library Coun­ ities the seniors presented an or­ een De George and Nan Marcus too - NIX! One takes too much ----0---- iginal comedy entitled "Broadway Feature Editor ...... • Rosellen Maucione added a bright touch with her floor weekends - with homework. time from the other. I bet I spend­ Annelie Nisson and Robin Kraten­ Seventh graders who achieved cil and refreshment chairman on 2. The Mr. Procopio Doll - stein. credit list by maintaining all B's the Student Council. He was elect­ Cliche." It was the first musical News Editor ...... Bnrbara Gahn length gown of a green and yellow more time lookin' for those darn Choose Prom Site conducted in the history of the floral design on a white back­ wind it up and it falls off donkeys. doorways than I do writin' up a 36 On Honor Roll in major subjects are: Dianne ed president of the N. J. School Assistant News Editor ...... •...... Vincent D'Elia 3. The Mr. Allen Doll- wind At a meeting April 24 the Jun­ Thirty-six students achieved hon­ Holst, Debra Fatigoni, James Ko­ Library Council Association at a school. Miss Lucille Megerdichian, ground. whole paper. speech teacher directed the cast as Copy Editor ···························'·············'•·······'·······'··········· Pat Maley it up and it yells "carriage." iors decided upon the W estmount or roll by obtaining a minimum watch, Charlotte Lazarus, Gary recent conventiorj; he also is active Yes, times are changing and we Heck, who wants to be anti-so­ it romped through tl1e rags to rich­ Sports Editor ...... , ...... ,...... Barry Berlin (ten times) cial? I'd rather be smart. Country Club, East Paterson, New of two A's and no mark lower Sapolsky, Karen Soderling, Gladys in the Dance :aand, the Future seem to be returning to the past 4. The Mr. Norton Doll - wind Lange and Kevin Provost. Eighth es farce of a small town hog caller, fashions, at least in our rain apparel. Jersey as the place for their prom, than B in all major subjects. In Teachers' Club, the Men's Chorus Managing Editor ······'···················································-'· Nan Marcus it up and you better pay better graders are: Fred Alessi, Anita Throwpillow. Ask Bob Allen for a loan of his to be held April 10, 1964. Mrs. the seventh grade they are: Karen and Boys' Intran:l.urals. Business Manager ...... ;...... ·····'·······'·········· Flo MacDonald attention. ATTENTION SENIORS! Kleinman, Tanis Uttel, Madalyn umbrella some day and see what Marjorie C. Mouncey, class ad­ Skalkowski, Gerard Shamdosky, David is a member of the Na­ Steve Ehrlich, Judy Jablecnick, Head Typist ...... Lois Becker 5. The Mr. Lockitt Doll - wind Brown, Fred Dietz, Carolyn Doey, !mean. Copies of college prep read­ visor, informed the Juniors that Joan Damroth, Anhtony Poloso, tional Honor Society, in addition to Carol Voigt and Arlene Robbins Printed by Ridgefield Park Press it up and then start to clear off anyone who has not paid his class Elizabeth Thomas, Carolyn Tomka, Iris Gross, Michael Herbig, Glenn participating in the Advanced Sci­ had the lead roles. The cast .nutn­ Look for your outfit in next is­ your desk. ing lists are now available in the library. aues by the end of May will be Kenneth Boardman, Stephen Com­ Kim, Bruce Weitz and Dennis ence Cub, the M~th Club, and the bered 32 seniors. Linda Powell sue's clothesline. (Continued on Page Three) ~eluded from the prom. stock, Joan Landy, Carol Magnu- Zucchino. Latin Club. i was student director. Page Four THE CROWN Friday, June 21, 196.3 Tremulous smiles through F1'0m spring to summer tears- From studies to swim suits Hopes crowding out fears - From sitting to surfing DIAMOND DUST Plans for successful careers­ Royals Capture 6 In Row, Record 9-8 From SCHOOL to SHORE By Barry Berlin Seniors face future years. Ridgefield's Royals coached by Mr. Bill Smith went on the rampage rnwu "They said it couldn't be done!" in the latter part of the season to win their last six games and place In the beginning of the season, the sports writers and coaches third in the North Jersey Conference with a 9-5 record. Vol. V- No.7 "The Record" sportswriters and other experts, thinking that Ridge­ Royals Drop picked Ridgefield for a lowly spot in the N. J. C. but the Royals Ridgefield, N. J., Friday, June 21, 1963 $1.50 Yearly field had lost all their material, chose the Royals to be low in the came back in the second half of the year and completed a 9-8 season Conference. Early Games and a 9-5 N.J. C. mark to come in third place. To their surprise Ridgefield, led by pitchers Hal Handel and Walt Handel Pitches Klein, Lasar Lead Attack Marsico and hitters Tom Pribish, Andy Mehlman and Jay Levine, Royals Lose 2-0 9th Royal Win The Royals scored in the first Achievement Honors Presented Diplomas Awarded Wednesday placed right behind league-leaders Midland Park and Glen Ridge. Walt Marsico hurled four-hit Hal Handel pitched Ridgefield when Andy Mehlman singled in Ridgefteld started the spree on May 13 with a 4-1 win over Wal­ ball, his second four hitter this to a 5-3 win as Dave Wilson and Steve Lasar, who had doubled. lington and ended it on the last day of the season May 27 with a 5-3 season, but Ridgefield gathered Andy Mehlman batted the Royals Klein singled earlier and in the triumph over the Park Ridge Owls. only three hits and lost to Glen­ into third place in the N. J. c. at sixth frame, he singled again to At Annual Awards Assembly home, May 27. give him a perfect day at the plate. To Fifth RMHS Graduating Class Marsico and Handel, both sophomores, rotated throughout the Ridge 2-0 May 6 at home. Two hundred and six awards, second half of the season. Once Handel had to pitch two games in a row Marsico, suffering his third de­ Handel had a no-hitter going Royals Top Vikings 9-5 plus many certificates of achieve­ Ninety-eight seniors were award­ because of Marsico's eye injury. feat against no wins, allowed hits for five innings and ended up with Behind Handel, Wilson ment, were given out at the an­ ACADEMIC SOCIETY ed diplomas at the fifth com­ Handel compiled a 4-3 record with 46 strikeouts and only 15 walks in the first, sixth and seventh in­ a two-hitter and seven strikeouts. Powered by Dave Wilson, who. nual awards assembly, June 14. mencement of Ridgefield Memorial Dave Wilson, who went two for clubbed a double and a homer, High School which was held in the allowed in 54 innings. nings and permitted only one earn­ Thirty-three seniors received TAPS II SENIORS 1\'Iarsico, a fast-ball pit.cher, was 3-3 on the year and fanned an two, and Andy Mehlman, also two and Hal Handel's pitching, Ridge­ awards for academic achievment: Eleven seniors were honored auditorium last wednesday at five ed run. for two, came through with clutch field stomped North Arlington 9-5, o'clock. amazing total of 75 and walked 26 in 54 1/3 innings pitched. The hard-throwing right-hander Cheryl Albrecht, Brian Aschinger, with membership in the Society Both pitchers had marvelous earned run averages. Marsico's was hits in the sixth inning to top off May 23 away. Sherril Brent, Paula Carbone, for Academic Achievement at the The program was opened with also struck-out eight and walked a four-run frame. Wilson, only a sophomore, drove Act III Lohengrin by Richard 1.423 and Handel's was close behind at 1.426. Because of these two two in the seven inning stint. Claire Childs, Sherril Cohen, Paul annual awards assembly, June 14. pitchers the team earned run average for pitchers was 1.55 for the year. Ridgefield Wins Behind Marsico in three runs, two with a 300-foot. Fernhoff, Coralee Kaiser, Ronald Wagner played by the high school Royals Downed 7-0 homer to left center. The seniors, chosen because of band. The graduates then mar­ In the batting department, the Royals fell down considerably since Walt Marsico pitched a two hit Klein, Susan Krawiec, Joan Lester, their outstanding scholastic abil­ the team had a .215 overall batting average. Despite this flaw there Ridgefield dropped a 7-0 decision shut-out, and Steve Lasar and Ron Hurling his second game in a Florence MacDonald, Nan Marcus, ched into the music of Edward row, Handel pitched four innings, ity, included: Brian Aschinger, were many outstanding performers. to second place Midland Park on Klein combined for five of the Linda Pepper, Lon Pinkowitz, Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance.'' allowed no earned runs before Bonni Boren, Coralee Kaiser, Ron­ Leading all hitters was Andy Mehlman with .333 and following unearned runs, May 9 at Midland Royal's seven hits to give Ridge­ Bruce Riede, Arlene Robbins, Rev. Father Thomas F. Lynch Marsico came into relieve. ald Klein, Susan Krawiec, Joan the second basemen were Tom Pribish .275 and Fred Pescatore .276. Park. field a 5-0 victory over Mountain Karen Rossetto, Nina Scott, Carol Lester, Nan Marcus, Lon Pinko­ read an exerpt from the bible and Hal Handel started and hurled Lakes away, May 25. Ridgefield sco11ed a run in the Voigt, Brenda Wieland, Barbara offered a prayer. Bruce Riede led Pribish led in runs batted in with 10, Steve Lasar lashed four first inning with Bob Mead's sin­ witz, Bruce Riede, Arlene Robbins doubles for tops in that department, and Bob Mead led in both runs five innings, allowing seven hits Marsico allowed a single in the Zielke and Edward Cortright. and Karen Rosetto. the salute to the flag. The entire gle and from then on Royal bat­ Academi~ assembly then sang the "Star scored and stolen bases with 12. and only two earned runs and first and one in the seventh as achievement awards men piled up runs with Steve were presented to 22 juniors: Mike ---01--- During the final part of the season sophomore Dave Wilson was whiffing four. he hurled seven magnificent in- Spangled Banner". Andy Mehlman relieved and nings. Lasar's triple and Wilson's homer Baron, Sandra Boxer, Neil Coo­ Nan Marcus salutatorian, deliv­ brought up to varsity to play first base. pitched one perfect inning. The big right-hander fanned 12 leading the way. per, Elaine Crespolini, David Fyfe, ered the welcoming speech. Susan Wilson immediately began igniting the Royal hitting punch and Fred Pescatore and Bob Mead batters, the number four-hitter Handel Stars; Royals Win 5-2 J'ames Hirsh, George Leonard, Award Diplomas Krawiec valedictorian, was the completed his varsity batting average at .545 with a six for eleven collected the Royal's only hits. three times and walked four. Southpaw Hal Handel stopped Barbara Lohse, Rosellen Maucione, class speaker. The graduates then performance. Wood-Ridge on four hits and Wayne Mello, Elaine Risko, Steven sang "God Is Love" by Beethoven. Wilson also collected total bases and had a fielding average of knocked in a Royal tally as Ridge­ Ross, Arthur Salomon, Gilda Sci­ To Eighth· Graders Next on the program was the 1.000 as did pitchers Hal Handel and Walt Marsico. THREE ROYALS N.J. C. ALL-STARS field downed the Blue Devils 5-2 acchetano, Dayle Wall and Helen presentation of awards and schol­ Lasar, who led the team in walks with 17, Ron Heilmann and Jay at home, May 21. Zielke. Mr. Joseph H. Moreng, president arships by W. Arthur Skewes, Sup­ Levine also sparkled afield. Handel, who previously had lost In the sophomore class, 18 aca­ of the Ridgefield Board of Educa­ Nan. M:arcus a11d Susan Krawiec were honored with the titles of erintendent of Schools. The fol­ Ridgefield will be losing seniors Steve Lasar, Fred Pescatore and an extra inning game to Wood­ demic achievement awards were tion _awarded diplomas to the 114 salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively. Nan delivered the wel­ lowing scholarships were present­ Ron Klein, who all contributed a great deal to the team. Ridge, struck out four and retired presented: Marjorie Auda, Susan eighth graders at graduation ex­ coming speech at graduation and Sue delivered the Valedictorial ed: Coralee Kaiser - Board of Lasar was known for his fine fielding and getting on base. Pesca­ the last nine men he faced. Drexler, Gregory Hansen, Carolyn ercises June 18. speech. The "Crown" congratulates both of these girls. Education Scholarship; Tom Her­ tol'e, who missed part of the season because of illness, showed the team The soph hurler also legged out Hess, Christine Kapitula, Donald Mrs. George Koch presented the ten - Ridgefield Exchange Club spirit and came through with clutch hits. two hits, had a run batted in, stole Klein, Susan Lackovic, Dorothea Attendance Awards, the Citizen­ Scholarship; Lon Pinkowitz, Rid­ Klein, the most quiet of the three, was always trying, and made a base, and started a sixth inning Matthews, Russell Muller, Linda ship Awards and the Safety Essay Maucione and Gahn Honoi Society Elects gefield Manufacturers Association some fantastic catches. and came through with hits when needed most. rally. Rotella, Neil Schore and David Award. Scholarship; Karen Rossetto, Rid­ RMHS students should also be grateful to managers Tony Ber­ Royals Score 4 in 4th Wilson. Mr. Fred Procopio, RMHS .prin­ Officers for '63-64 gefield Chapter UNICO Scholar­ Andy Mehlman started off a New 'Crown' Editors gamo, Steve Gundersen, Gary Greenberg and Neil Shore, who compiled Fourteen freshmen also received cipal, presented the class to Mr. The National Honor Society re­ ·ships; Sherril Cohen, Joan Les- fourth inning rally with a single Rosellen Maucione and Barbara cently elected· a slat-e -cl-·officers the statistics seen on this page. the acac:l~mi.c achievement awJU"ds: W. Arthur ·Skewes; -superintendent -ter~ ani:rginia Poly:technic Angela Pamella J. Walter Thompson Advertising George, Gail Margaret Dunham, Dorothy Fulco, Rosemarie Mar­ singled again to drive in Mead, FI:ed Pescatore Seton Hall University Nina Scott Melchoir Armstrong Dessau Pine, Anthony Polosco, Barbara Alan Earl, James Ehrlich, Stephen Due to the great amount of as­ zocca, Diane DeCristoforo, Renee Certificate for all Chorus mem­ who had doubled. Lon Pinko,witz Rutgea:s cone.ge Brenda Weiland Port Authority Relph, Gary Sapolsky, Veronica DeGeorge, Donna Flaccavento, bers who participated in the Rec­ Ehrlich, Linda Joan Feria, Paul sembly awards and graduation Another bright spot was Wil­ Ronald Raymond Fairleigh Dickinson UniV"ersity Barbara Wolak Prentice Hall Schmid, Gerald Shamdosky, Karen Martin Fernhoff, Joseph Fisher, material, the Royal Jayvee mater­ Geraldine Haubold, Barbara Mc­ ord Choral Festival at Northem son's single to center and a double Janet Redem.ann Douglass College Skalkowski, Susan Sirota, Bruce ial had to be left out. The final Clurg, Barbara Moretti, Leslie Valley Regional High School were to left; this was Wilson's first var­ The remaining members of the graduating class are still Stroever, · Elizabeth Thomas and Luciana Giurici, Alan E. Harms, Gail Riba Temple University undecided. Maureen M. Healy, Frederick M. Jayvee record was 3-6-2. Boren and Kathy Roselle, fresh- distributed in private. sity game. Carolyn Tomka. Page Two THE CROWN Friday, June 21, 1963 Friday, June 21, 1963 THE CROWN Page Three Nurse's Club Members TEACHERS LEA YE; Croce To Represent Bouquets To. • • 'Antic Sptlng' SEl'IIOR SPO ..ftiGt-rr WILL BE MISSED N. J. Library Council Awarded Pins, Charms The corridors of RMHS next 1. The student council for another great year. At a recent meeting of the ex­ By V. D'Elia year will regrettably be missing 2. The senior play cast for hilarious "Girl Crazy". Del/gilts Ill/ the presence of four faculty mem­ ecutive board of the New Jersey 3. The band, color guard, and twirlers for stepping-out in Charms and pins were awarded bers: Mrs. Lucille Squitieri, Mr. School Library Councils Associa­ tion, Charles Croce, RMHS junior fine form. Picture one anxious girl with to deserving members of the Fu­ Jack Noorigian, Mr. Dan Allen and ture Nurse's Club at the fifth an­ Miss Lucille Megerdichian. and president of the NJLCA, was 4. The choruses for the musical touch. stars in her eyes, and her lunatic selected to represent the associa­ 5. All contributors to our many school drives throughout the poet's dream. Add an all-Ameri­ nual tea Thursday, June 13, in This summer will find Mrs. the family living room. Squitieri lecturing at Douglass tion at the national workshop for year. can football player - part time library assistants to be held at Indian giver and his dumb, but the A!;,f\cj Members of the club who re­ College; in September she will 6. The administration and faculty upon surviving another once again be building a new li­ Indiana University, Bloomington, "utmost" girlfriend; and spiced SAI<'ARI NOTHING. THIS IS l\IY ENGLISH NOTEBOOK! ceived awards had a minimum of Indiana, this summer. harrowing year. with a zany fourteen-year-old in­ 32 points out of a possible 42 brary at Paramus Junior High School. Charles is vice-president of the 7. The seniors, for Senior Day, the senior assembly, and for tent on capturing her first "date" points for attendance at meetings, RMHS library council, president of finally reaching the end of the long journey. whose only desire is to watch a passing average in all majors Mr. Noorigian has plans to move the band, treasurer of the debating 8. The faculty members who chaperoned our dances. Hambone on T. V. and also assisted during activities to Spring Lake, N J. (Jersey shore) club, a Student Council represen­ Junior High Gone; Vacation Enioyment as the administering of the Sabin 9. All the clubs for their many activities. Put it all together - it spells and to teach in Monmouth County tative, member of the Boy Chorus, "Antic Spring" presented at as­ Oral Vaccine. The recipients were: in September. 10. The cafeteria staff and janitors for service with a smile. Plenty of Room! Begins In New York dance band, and an alternate dele­ sembly by the Dramatics Club Linda Brent, Frances Cannizzaro, Mr. Allen will be taking summer gate to Boy's State. under the direction of Miss Luc­ RMHS can breathe next year This summer those of us who Maria D'Elia, Pamela Haughey courses at NYU and may also ---01--- ille Megerdichian. since the junior high is moving are rich enough or lucky or un­ Lorraine Koudelka, Susan Nadler, teach typing. Next year he will be Brickbats To. Providing most of the antics out. The second floor will never lucky enough (it depends on your April Olson, Dorothy Popp, Mary teaching English in New York Trip To Cloisters • • were the two fourteen-year-olds, be the same. No more will the point of view) not to work will be Ann Rhode, Elaine Risko, Linda City. Blossom played by Sandra Boxer upperclassmen be afraid of lifting wondering about lazy, sunny sum­ Rotello, April Straub, Catherine Working for her Ph.D. in Speech A trip to the Cloisters was the 1. All littercrs and lawn-stepper-oners. their knees and breaking some­ mer days. For an off-beat change Wylie and Anita Schuler. and Drama at the University of most recent highlight in the Span­ 2. Students who didn't support the Student Council. and Elbert played by Lon Pinko­ witz. Lon just GOU!dn't seem to body's nose; nor will we have the may I suggest rummaging, i.e., Each member selected a charm Iowa, J\.!iss Megerdichian will also ish Club's activities. At the recon­ 3. Invisible club members. keep the bubbling, squeaky Sandy sensation of being the "Green the very precise art of roaming or a pin identically blue and gold teach a class of rhetoric structed Spanish monru;tary the 4. Procrastinators. down as she followed him every­ Giants." helter-schelter all over New York and containing the National Em­ Summing up the feelings of the group viewed medieval art from 5. Everyone who didn't yell loud enough for the Royals. The junior high, however, will City. It can be done any place, blem "FNA" on them. rest of the departing faculty, Miss Europe, the lay out of a typical where. It wasn't that he didn't BRUCE RIEDE NAN MARCUS try; Sandy had to go through a leave with some unforgettab1e im­ any time with only a slight know­ ---'0'--- Megerdichian commented, "I'll monastary, including burial crypts "crazy" spell and a dousing to pressions of the upperclassmen. ledge of the techniques and some Bruce, a good-natured and con­ Nan, a stylish and intelligent miss this school very much." and unusual exotic flowers. stay with her date. Through it all, A recent survey among seventh pre-requisites, namely bus fare, Band Members Receive scientious senior. is an aspiring senior, received the privilege of de­ however, Lon still managed to and eighth graders provided the subway fare, ferry fare, culinary engineer. livering the welcoming speech at Last Minute Thoughts taiDe one of his famous falls. following comments. fare, or any other farr necessary, He is a National Honor Society Wednesday's graduation in recog­ Q. What do you find peculiar Gwen, played by Barbara Lohse, and a vague idea of where you Maior, Minor Letters member and active in such organi­ nition of her academic achieve­ Chorus and Band Members When you underclassmen see us seniors walking about with continually played by the affect­ about the upperclassmen? would like to explore. zations as the Men's Chorus, Span­ ment. A. The way they look at each The last isn't a necessary re­ Thirty-two band awards, 24 This enterprising young lady smiles on our faces and an "I don't care" attitude about us, don't ions of her boyfriend, Vinny D'­ major R's and eight minor R's ish Club, and Advanced Science Elia succeeded in establishing her other in the halls. quirement because an alternate Club. served as consul of the Latin Club, Participate in Concert think it's because we're glad to leave - though we are - nor just The way they walk down the were given at the annual awards character of the dumb, but at­ method of picking direction is An avid astronomer, Bruce has managing editor of the "Crown", More than 200 students partici­ "The Apartment", with Brian As­ because we are impatiently waiting graduation - though we're halls hopping off a New York bus and! assembly, June 14. and president of the Futul'e Tea­ tractive sixteen-year-old with her Band members receiving major his own telescope and likes to pated in the annual Spring Con­ chinger as piano soloist, and the doing that also. The smiles you see miraculously hide the apprehen­ pronunciation of such words as They're too big. walking with the street lights chers of America. A National Hon­ They're so serious. (ah sweet R's included: Brian Aschinger, devote his spare time to this cert presented in the RMHS audi­ selection from "Sound of Music", sions and sorrows common to any senior who will soon leave RMHS. "be-ootiful". Vinny played the In­ (crossing at all the greens, no hobby. or Society member, Nan can eas­ torium May 17. The mixed chorus led by Charles Croce, band presi­ propaganda.) matter where they go.) Charles Croce, Thomas Dato, ily be identified by her maroon dian giver as he kept giving and George Ljutich, Linda Moeller, In September he will enroll in sang "Calm as the Night", "All dent. Sorrow at leaving the friends, teachers and spirit of RMHS taking back his ring, pin and Some of the girls' hairdos. But if you have no spirit of ad­ and white Thunderbird. They act like they're ten feet Jeffrey Neandross, Anthony Nina­ Newark College of Engineeri~g. the Way", "Summertime", and the The highlight of the program makes extremely difficult the last parting step. Green blackboards, locket. venture and chance you might try Next September she will enroll popular "Battle Hymn of the Re­ 'was a "Salute to Band Graduates", study halls and even rules and regulations can become a part of a tall. (some of us are.) vaggi, Daniel Panachyda, William at the University of Michigan Sue Krawiec played, Ginger who the East Side around mid-town Priftis, John Tomka, Margaret CAROL VOIGT public." The Men's Chorus har­ honoring 6 years of service to' Their peculiar way of talking. for window-shopping (that's for us where she hopes to pursue a student. Each last hall pass and assignment is written, if somewhat solicitously watched every move They can do everything in the Ventolo and John Ventola. This nurse-to-be is bound to set monized to "Greenfields", "I'll See the band. The medley consisted of poor peasants) at Hammacher­ career in journalism. You In My Dreams", and a rousing 10 favorites played by the band recklessly, with more reflection and a feeling of nostalgia. that Robert, the lunatic poet aJS cafeteria they choose and we can't. Twirlers Receive Awards new precedents in hospitals, across played by Vincent Liotta, made. Schlemer's or many little art gal­ "Atchinson, Topeka, and the Santa in the past years, led by gradua.te (free to wipe tables and shine Beth Ann Buitekant, Susan the country. Her personality seems SUSAN KRAWIEC But the faltering step is strengthened by the sense of challenge Liotta's "ant scene" not only shoes) leries. to twinkle with mischief, intelli­ Fe", complete with sound effects. John Ventolo, award-winning brought laughter from Blossom If you're daring enough try Drexler, Joan Lester, Margaret Need someone with brains and a The instrumental portion began trumpeteer. other graduates are - as well as apprehension - that fills every senior as he looks toward Some of the girls act like they're Marr and Carol Voigt were the gence and maturity. Put them and Elbert, but from the whole haggling at one of the many shops together and we get an accurate witty personality to boot? May we with "Mood Indigo", "Wheels", Cheryl Albrecht, drum majorette; his prospective field, whether it be a full-time job or college, a sort 24 and they're only 16. twirlers receiving awards along audience, too. Their pants are too tight. on the Lower East Side. If you picture of RMHS' Carol Voigt. suggest our loquacious senior, Sue and the swil).,gi_ng "Muskrat Ram­ Joan Lester and Margavet Marr, of full-time job in itself. The student wonders if he can meet that really see something you, like, with, Cheryl Albrechtydrum maJ­ Krawiecc Although the cast answered neg­ They don t get any homework. ble", played by the Dance Band. -co=ca1J1ainsorllietW1rfers; carol challenge. He wonders if someday he may contribute towards to­ argue with the owner about the orette. As president of-the National The intellectual side of Sue was atively to Blossom's question, (Treatment for shock is as follows Honor Society, we get an idea of Junior Band selections included Voigt, twirler and former color morrow's history lesson or if he may one day be included in the price - otherwise, he'd feel cheat­ Color guard awarded major R's prominent at graduation when she guard; Beverly Williams, Captain "Wasn't this MORE fun?" the ...) include: Elaine Crespolini, Karen her ability as a leader; a few min~ "Gunsmoke" and "Give My Re­ pages of high school literature. He wonders his children will ex­ ed and you would definitely be. delivered a speech which wa:s the of the color guard, and Brian Pis­ if audience answered with affirma­ They're always saying how small Czarnecki, Mary Ann Rhode, utes later she may be engrossed gards to Broadway." Among the tive laughter and applause. we are. For the more avant-garde there highlight of the afternoon's ac­ hits in the Senior portion was the chinger. perience his experiences and if his opportunities will broaden an~ are the Squares - Washington, Susan Rubin, Gilda Sciacchetano in an animated conversation with tivities. She graduated with hon­ ---01--- Our reply? Underclassmen, just selection from "West Side Story", -~-o~.--- become those of his children. He realizes that he must be more of Sheridan, Union, filled with in­ and Bev-erly Williams. her friends. She is equally at ors and also received a $1,200 wait! home on the football field with "Trumpets Ole" - a trumpet an independent individual as he sets out to shock the world before genious little shops, owned bY' Minor R's were awarded to scholarship. quartet in the Spanish idiom by 8th GRADE DANCE artists delightfully chatty people. George Avery, Steve Crociata, her baton or belting out a song in During the past years, she was it can" shock him. front of the footlights. Carol was Charles Croce, John Ventola, Around Washington Square you Steve Gunderson, Joseph Mosolino, kept busy by her responsibilities as Linda Moeller, and George Avery, TERMED SUCCESSFUL The seniors' foremost feeling however, is that of accomplish­ PEPE will most assuredly find some folk Carol Maina, David Ruby, Edward a favorite as Lola in the senior co-editor of the "Epilogue" and musical, "Broadway Cliche." ment as he accepts his diploma and steps finally and firmly from Buenos dias amigos, singers, but watch out - there Shea and Elyse Von Egg!ofstein. also serving as a Latin Club Con­ Blue and white streamers trans­ A familiar face at Student Coun­ sul and treasurer of the Future formed the RMHS cafeteria into the midst of education up to the plains of experience and challenge. Como esta usted? Summer she By Karen Czarnecki are so many tourists there you ---01--- FAREWELL DANCE ees almost here and school she ees may be mistaken for a native. cil meetings, Carol, in spite of her Teachers of America. Last June a ballroom as guests at the Eighth done for another year. I have Crepe is the one word in fashions For the economically-minded the A WARDS ASSEMBLY many activities, is an academic she was RMHS' delegate to New The traditonal Farewell to Sen­ Grade dance listened to the music this spring. Running a clooe sec­ standout. Recently awarded two iors Dance, June 15, the first ac­ of the Chessman Friday, June 14, noticed many students looking for Stock Exchange offers hours of (Continued From Page One) Jersey Girls' State. the summer job to earn some din­ ond in popularity is light-weight, absorbing diversion. scholarships, Carol will put them She will embark on her college tivity undertaken by the new of­ from 8 till 11 P.M. of the S. 0. to use next September when she A Twist contest was held, with Another Year Ends ero (es necessaria mucho!J, but washable arne!. And of course, the cheapest, most Awards for outstanding service career next September at Cornell ficers of the Student Council, was Spring, with its iight colors and enters Rutgers, Newark. University. highlighted by the "romantic" ring Linda Dubee and Bob Schramm the job they cannot find. Don't pleasant way to spend a sizzling on the Library Council went to As the year draws to a close we look back at days gone by and flimsy dresses, is yesterday. To­ turning ceremony. emerging as winners. Prizes were worry; P.epe ween fix your prob­ day in the city is the Staten Island Brian Aschinger, Donna Davis and Recognized for three year per­ we remember the high points at RMHS during the school year. lems een a jeefy. There are many day's colors are dark - red, mauve Ferry ride. Although if your sense anne Marzocca and Claire Peroni. Adding gaiety to the affair was awarded also for the most grace­ Arlene Robbins. Rosemarie Ander­ fect attendance were Donald Cam­ Barbara Gahn received an award ful dancers, who were Myra Weiss­ As we look we see our defeats - athletic contests that we lost summer jobs that people every­ blue, green and black. of direction is as foul as mine, you son, Robert Berger, Martin Borelli, the unique way of playing double Waists aren't where they used polongo, Marie Hajduk, Rosellen for outstanding service in the musical chairs in which a girl man and Alan LaRosa. The girls and a few low marks on tests, and the more pleasing triumphs - where need done and no one ees may spend hours and tokens ga­ Frances Cannizzaro, Marie Cargill, Maucione, Neil Schore, Samuel there to do them. Theese ees where to be. This spring the empire and lore just trying to find Battery Royal Service Club. She also ac­ must sit on a boy's lap. Winners won lockets; the boys, cuff links our football team's and other school victories and the 90 we hoped drop-waist are with us again. Long Elaine Crespolini, Charles Croce, Solomon and George Avery. cepted certificates of merit on be­ or tie tacs. you students come een. Si? Si! Park. Kathy Fiesel, Marie Hajduk, Jeff­ of this game were Coralee Kaiser and prayed for on that big test. \'Ve also remember our funny mo­ First of all you be official com­ sleeves and high necklines with There are so many interesting Those achieving two years per­ half of the members of the club. and Steve Ehrlich. Miss Margaret Dahl, class spon­ bows and large collars have re­ rey Hamburger, Randi Hansen, fect attendance awards were Gail A wards for distinguished service sOr, remarked that the eighth ments with our teachers and trips we went on with them. munity Japanese beetle extermin­ things around us no matter what Lisa Jacoberger, Barbara Lohse, Flo MacDonald and Danny Boyle ator. Theese poor rose t11ees each placed the spaghetti-strapped, our interests may be and this def­ Bieri, William Priftis, Lorraine At­ on the Epilogue went to Susan also won prizes for dancing under graders looked lovely. "And I was All these things come into view and are remembered clearly Dolores Lustmann, Johanna No­ tanasio, Dorothy DeAngelis, Ken­ Krawiec and Karen Rossetto, co­ very pleased with the turnout". year are eaten to shreads by thees bare-backed dresses. initely proves they need not be ex­ ack, Sandy Pinkerton, Bruce Sch­ the prearranged spot. as another wonderful school year ends. horrible monsters, and weeth a Shifts in crepe and cotton and pensive or inexpensive to be inter­ neth Hoffmann, Linda Moeller, editol's; Claire Childs, business she said. two-piece flowered arne! suits are wartz, Janice Schwartz, Paul Svor­ Linda Siletti, Catherine Wylie and manager; Patricia Block, adver­ Wayne Mello, Richard Brockel, good bow and arrow you can keel! esting. ec, Terry Szjako, Lillian Taube, -----0----- very eye-catching and versatile. David Ruby. tising manager; and Susan Blum­ James Hirsh, Ronald Heilmann, them all. People and rose trees ---01--- Sandy Thompson, Marlene Weick For a v:ery smart look, try the A wards for one year perfect at­ enfeld, subscription manager. Vincent Liotta and George Leo­ ween love you. and Carol Ziegler received certifi­ nard. Sophs Take 1st Place EEF thees you do not like, you sleeveless v-necked coat dresses. tendance were presented to Alan Awards for service on the Crown For late afternoon and evening Citizenship Awards cates of recognition for their work staff went to Luke Carbone, Lois The J. V. wrestling team mem­ (;J}1r Olrnwu can always clean the cracks een on the council. Harms, Ronald Klein, Ronald wear, the keynote is black. Sheer Raymond, Bruce Reide, Frank Becker and Florence MacDonald. bers recognized were: Simon Bor­ In Math Assembly the sidewalks wheech are always To Two 7th Graders The Bergen Evening Record The members of the Visual Aids kowski, Robert Guidi, Dennis RIDGEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL feeled weeth dirt and grass. Eet crepes in black with cutout de­ Szabo, Elaine Crespolini, William Neil Schore, Simon Borkowski signs. bare backs or caplets spell The seventh grade citizenship Journalism Award for superior Andrews, Charles Crose, George Club were given awards by Mr. Johnson, Thomas PUrnell, Step­ and Joyce D'Elia tallied 180 points RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY messes up the whole street. Cus­ ability in journalism went to Luke Thomas Connor. hen Crociata and Russell Muller. tomers weell swamp you weeth or­ elegance. awards went to Deborah Fatagoni Gundersen, Ronald Heilmann to take first place for the soph­ Have a fashionable summer and and Mruce Stroever. Eighth grade Carbone. Lorraine Koudelka, David Fyfe, One hundred and five awards Varsity wrestlers awarded were; omore class at the Math Assembly Mr. Fred J. Procopio Mr. George Koch Mr. Eugene Costantino ders to do their houses. You ween The winners of the American were presented in the field of George Avery, David Wohlfarth, roll een the dinero. choose a crepe for smartness citizenship awards were pvesented Elaine Risko, Jeffrey Neandross, on the style of the G. E. College Principal Assistant Principal Adviser ---01--- at graduation to Lorna Faraldi Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest on Michael Pieja, Steven Ross, aJmes sports. Junior Varsity basketball Ernest Pierguidi, Robert Schut, Bowl. Eeen addition many families Americanism were, in the Junior players who received awards were: Andrew Mehlmann, Saverio De­ have pet lizards. Theese poor liz­ and Robert Becker. White, Simon Borkowski, Walter Juniors Sandy Epstein, Eliza­ Editor-in-chief ...... Luke Carbone Division, Barbara McClurg, and in Walter Marsico, Jay Brownstein, Mercurio, Steven Lasar, Louis Cas­ beth Spring and David Fyfe plaoed ards need to take the walk every Paradox Profitable Library certificates were award­ Baumgart and Gregory Hansen. Assistant Editor ...... Sandra Boxer ed to Laurie Burns, Sandy Dorian, the Senior Division, Samuel Ep­ Harold Handel, Peter Jensen, sese, Shawn Orbach, Jay Levine, second with 160 points. day so they don't mess up their "It's truly a paradox that my stein. The American Legion Ora­ Also: Kathryn Ittner, Christine Feature Editor ...... Rosellen Maucione Nancy Ellis, Lorna Faraldi, Karen Arthur Salomon, Samuel Solomon, Joseph Crociata and Dennis Pro­ Donald Greiner, Edward Shea lizard houses. Weeth a multiple most unforgettable teacher, Mr.· torical Awards went to Brian As­ Kapitula, Daniel Panachyda, John Tomka, Philip Klinger, vost. leash you weell be able to walk .l<,ristensky, Nancy Johnson, Anita and Donald Williams brought the News Editor ...... Barbara Gahn William Smith, has a most for­ chinger, 1st place, and Janet Red­ David Wilson, Doloves Shockey, David Wilson, Neil Cooper, Bruce Awards to the J. V. baseball Freshmen to third place with 50 four or five lizards at the same gettable name." So ran the theme Kleinman, Mary Konosky, Maur­ Assistant News Editor ...... Vincent D'Elia ine Mudrak, Barbara Relph, Gary emann runner-up. Georgine Savelli, Claudia Sam­ Meisel, Samuel Epstein, Gerald team included: Jay Brownstein, points while the Senior Class rep­ time, and your profits ween mul­ of Bonni Boren's prize winning Awards for five years perfect martino, Stephen Crociata, Patsy Hespos, Raymond Schott, Barry Ronald Deramo, Philip Klinger, Copy Editor ...... Pat Maley tiply muy pronto. Sapolsky, Adele Sulley, Elizabeth resented by Lon Pinkowitz, Alan essay of the General Electric Col­ attendance went to Brian Aschin­ D'Angelo, Linda Brent, Patricia Berlin and Neil Schore, manager. John Tomka, Ralph Castro, Bruce Harms and Richard Jones placed Sports Editor ...... Barry Berlin So you see, e,et ees muy facile to Thomas and Joan Wylie. lege Bowl ,essay contest. Out of ger, Robert Heflich, Patricia Mal­ Berge, Marie Berge, Richard Ka­ Freshman Bask,etball team also Meisel, Frank Falciola, Samuel last. Managing Editor ...... Nan Marcus theenk up your own summer job. 25,000 applicants, Bonnie was one Seventh grade perfect attend­ ey, Ralph Maltese, Ellen Retten­ loostian, Donna Flaccavento, Bar­ ance pins for one year went to were presented awards. Solomon, Dennis John&Jn, William Coming up from a slow start the Leesten to Pepe, and your summer of the 50 runners-up to receive a maier, John Tomka and Phillip bara Kapitula, Carol Maina, Nancy Members of the varsity basket­ Johnson. David Buchner, Gerald Business Manager ...... Flo MacDonald ween reward you many times it­ Suzanne Adelma, Dianne Holst, spohomores managed to pass the World Book Encyclopedia. Al­ Schirico. Munitz, Ann Mirabella, Patricia ball team presented with awards Hespos, Russell Muller, Chester juniors and take the lead. The Head Typist ...... Lois ~ecker self. though she was not one of the top Carol Trivisonno, Joan Damroth, Four year perfect attendance Sodolak, Carol Sprusansky, Elaine were: Steven Solomon, Edward Mazula, Donald Greiner, Gregory sophomol"es dominated the rest of Hasta Ia vista 10 to win a a $6,000 scholarship, Elizabeth Thomas, Carolyn Tom­ Printed hv Ridgefield Park Press awards went to Steve Solomon, Stawicki and Carol Ziegler. Cortright, Richard Jones, George Hansen, Alan Grimaldi, Joseph the contest even though the jun­ Su amigo her essay was a credit to her as ka, Joanne Gaines, James Maltese, John Ventolo, Jack Neu and Lil­ Pep Club awards went to Mar­ Damroth, George Gundersen, Mirabella, Arnold Wilkens and iors managed to tie them once Pepe well as to the school. Bliss Bergmann and Carolyn It­ tner. lian Taube. tha Gentile, Angela Pomella, Jo- (Continued on. Page Four) Steven Gundersen. after that.