East Side High School - Torch Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Anthony Joseph Velardo 281 Adams Street Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes. Making them the fruit of his character. Kenneth Harold Williams 274 West Kinney Street His merry spirit seems our comrade yet. Marcy Ann Wichowski 108 Fleming Avenue Her air. her manners, all who saw admired; Courteous though coy. and gentle though retired— Juanita Williams 50 Treacy Avenue The great mind knows the power of gentleness. Only tries force because persuasion fails.

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Do you remember February of 1955? We entered, at that time, a new phase of life. Over 200 of us were received at East Side Commercial and Technical High School, in a newly constructed auditorium, as the 9B students. We became acquainted with a new school routine which was to become a part of our daily lives. The first summer passed and we returned to both joy and sadness. Although we had been here but a short while, everyone had come to know and honor Michael A. Windus. our football coach, and his death on October 7. 1955 was a great shock to all of us. In December, under the supervision of Mr. Jannarone. our class adviser, we held our first class meeting. Sports and other activities were patronized by many, and one of our earliest discovered athletes. Patsy Rozzo, attended an honorary dinner at the Essex House on January 9. 1956. Our class had decreased, since a new count recorded only 180 Sophomore B’s. Our school’s name was shortened and we were now attending. simply. East Side High School. A great tragedy had befallen the school on October 23. 1956. Dr. Henry A. McCracken, our principal, passed away. Everyone felt a deep sorrow, and in our hearts we thanked him for everything he had done for us. With the death of Dr. McCracken. Mr. Griffiths, our vice-principal, was acting principal until February. 1957. when Mr. A. Walter Ackerman, a former East Sider. was appointed to fill the principalship. He received a warm welcome and we wished him the best of everything for the future. Our Junior year brought a change in our class activities. We held our first elections and the officers, who were to serve the entire year, were; James Fife, President; Judy Hartman. Vice President; and Jo Ann Zentz. Secretary and Treasurer. We received our school rings this term and wore them with pride. The first class dance. Rhapsody in Blue , took place on May 10. 1957 and. as expected, proved a big success. To cope with the money problem, we sold Christmas cards and gift wrappings. 28