Gilbert Cole

Living at 48 Hillcrest Road, Gilbert Cole was a graduate of the Mountain Lakes High School Class of 1939. “Gibby” to his friends, Cole was voted “best personality” by his peers. According to his yearbook Prophecy, he wrote he was famous for his butch haircuts, and although he wanted to be a husband, he thought he would end up a bachelor. New to the high school, it was noted that his popularity was increasing during his senior year. Captain of the football team and member of the basketball team, Gibby also impressed many with his “really good mind.” Under his picture, the editors predicted Gibby would succeed in life “because he makes his own opening.”