Essex Catholic High School - Talon Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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ESSEXMEN VOICE their opinion m November election. In its four years at Essex, the Social Science Federation has flourished. Its seventy members-in both senior and un- derclass groups-actively promote the social sciences, especially political sci- ence. This year William Juelis regularly con- ducted Youth Forum of the Air on WSOU. Also scheduled were the Jerseyman re- gional conference and Newark's Civic Day, a Washington trip and a memorial to former SSF president Otto De Franza. Mr. Murray's men likewise devoted time to their Inter-racial Justice Committee and the Alumni Dinner. STATE WIDE ACTIVITY CHARACTERISTIC OF SSF U N DAY Essexmen display theme in posters.

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l OUTLOOK EDITORS plan future issue. PUBLICATION, NEW VISTA OF SOCIETY Another year, another graduation, another period of achievement- only these words can aptly describe the persistent growth of the Na- tional Honor Society. Having quali- fied for admission on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, its members are striving to continue the regular tutoring program and the series of lectures and cultural trips such as those to Newark Symphony Hall in October and the state capitol, Trenton, in March. ln addition, the advent of the So- ciety's literary magazine, Outlook , composed of poems and short stories contributed by the student body, crowned a successful year. OFFICERS CONDUCT monthly meeting in 211. N.l'l.S. SCHOLARSHIP SEMI-FINALISTS: ll-rl Raymond De Luca, John Dalton, Nicholas La Rocca, Kevin Cooney, Bro. Loftus, Phillip Forgione, Nicholas MeClear, William Reiter, Gerald Dalzell.

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ff? ARCHIISHOP IOLAND with Mr Murray, Mayor Addonizio, and Michael Tormini looking on cuts ribbon during opening night ceremonies. Friday evening, February 'l8th, saw the culmination of many months' preparation for Essex Catholic's celebra- tion of Newark's tercentenary. That night, the 300 organization presented the exhibitions commemorating the anniversary, the proposals of restoration of four city landmarks, and the unveiling of Newark 300, a students' topical survey of the city's history. Conducted by the executive committee, the opening ceremonies included a keynote address by Archbishop Thomas A. Boland, a word of appreciation from Mayor Hugh Ad- donizio, and the formal dedication of the book to Miss Miriam Studley by Nicholas La Rocca, the editor. The project was iointly sponsored by the Newark 300 com- mittee and by the Social Science Federation under the leadership of Mr. Murray.