H G Hoffman High School - Notre Livre Yearbook (South Amboy, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1967 volume:

1967 Presented by The Senior Class of H. G. Hoffman High School South Amboy, New Jersey us of our victories and defeats at basketball games; most hear the shouts and cheers echoing in our minds, tell you It's All Yours . flours Now the time has come for us to hand over the torch to the upcoming classes. The torch that sym- bolizes all the time, hard work, and effort gone into the making of past students at Hoffman is now all yours. Our yearbook is like a magic mirror, captur- ing, holding, and reflecting the force and personal- ity of Hoffman. It reminds us of proms, dances, assemblies and our life at Hoffman. It also reminds and as we thumb thru the pages of cheerleaders, we can al- But now our memorable years are gone and we are proud to 2 ®ahle of (Contents Dedication.............................................|Jaqe 4-5 Administration and Faculty.............................|Jage 6-18 Seniors.................................................|Jage 19-58 Underclassmen........................................... jJage 51-66 Actiuities and (Club....................................|Jage 61-78 Spurts..................................................|3aqe 79-93 Closing....................................................|Iagc 94 Aduertisements.............................................|Jage 5 3 4 MR. MICHAEL E. POLL iBerficatiott It is with great respect and greatfulness that we the class of 1967 dedicate this yearbook to a very deserving man, Mr. Poll. A graduate of Notre Dame University with a B.S. in mathematics, Mr. Poll has been doing much to prepare the students at Hoffman towards their future goals. Mr. Poll is a teacher of College Preparatory Mathematics and he advises the Math Club. Also, he heads our chess club and is advisor to the yearbook staff. The graduating seniors would like to thank Mr. Poll for being both a friend and a teacher during these past four years at Hoffman High. Thank you! 5 Administration principal JAMES H. CRODDICK At this time the class of 1967 wishes to ex- press their gratitude to James H. Croddick for his Superintendent EUGENE S. DOBRZYNSKI We, the class of 1967, would like to extend our sincere thanks to Eugene S. Dobrzynski for his time and effort in making our years at Hoffman more meaningful. individual interest in each student. IBoard of Education SITTING, Left to Right: Mrs. Howard Ervin, Mr. Joseph Herman. STANDING: Mr. Fredrick L. Reese, Mr. James Harrigan. SITTING: Mr. Chester Zamorski, Mr. Eugene S. Dobrzynski, Superintendent of Schools: Mrs. Ann Charmello, Clerk to the Board of Education. Secretaries A special thanks is extended to the secretaries of H.H.S. Mrs. A. Marczak is our principal’s very able assistant. She is an enormous help to Mr. Croddick and we'r sure he finds her indispensable. Mrs. Ann Charmello and Miss Judith Costanzo are Mr. Dobrzynski's capable secretaries. They relieve hi of an enormous amount of necessary paper work. We're sure they are a great aid to Mr. Dobrzynski. Miss Anna May Hamilton is the assistant to our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Hollfelder. Without An: assistance, Mrs. Hollfelder couldn't possibly have the time for interviews with each student. acultg JOHN F. OLEYAR St. Peter's College, B.S., M.A. English Newspaper FTA MICHAEL J. OLSZAK Rider College, B.A. English Senior Play Director 10 Sfnrciqu iLmtquaqcs ANGELA CHARMELLO Glassboro State College, B.A. Language Arts EMILE TILLEMAN C.C. N.Y., B.A. French, Latin, Speech 1 1 Science and GERARD H. GRANDE Missouri Valley College, B.S. Biology, General Science American History JOHN J. ZDANEWICZ Seton Hall University, B.S. Chemistry, Physics Athletic Director Boy's Bowling Baseball Coach 12 JMatljcmatics MICHAEL POLL. JR. Notre Dame University, B.S. College Preparatory Math Math Club Chess Club Yearbook GEORGE VIRGILIO Montclair State College, B.A. Mathematics Aftermath Club 13 i — JOHN P. MORAN Seton Hall University, B.A. U.S. History J.V. Basketball Student Council J ocial J htdies anti GEORGE MAHONY Loyola University, B.A. History School Treasurer DAVID P. INMAN 14 Rider College, B.A. Geography, Science business RAYMOND TOMASZEWSKI Monmouth College, B.S. Business Education Varsity Basketball Coach FRANCES CIA LONE Trenton State College, B.A. Typing Introduction to Business ELNORA W. DEXHEIMER Rider College, B.C.S. Stenography Office Practice 15 .Applied .Arts DAVID KLESH Alma White College, B. A. Industrial Arts LOUISITA C. REESE Georgian Court, A.B. Art MARILYN SIMON Farmington State Teachers College, B.S. Home Economics F.H.A. 16 |Jl]ustcal jErlucattcm 05ittriancp MIRIAM HOLLFELDER JOHN KOVALESKI Seton Hall University, B.A. Physical Education Health Soccer LYNN K. SEARCH College of William and Mary, B. S. Physical Education Health Cheerleader's Coach National Honor Society-advisor Girl's Intramurals Georgian Court, A.B., Masters Degree Equivalency Guidance, Office Club urse JOANNE DONNELLY, R.N. St. Vincent's School of Nursing o ©rhiers Education woodrow McCarthy St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Rutgers University, M.Ed. Drivers Education THibrartart LYNN BALAS Douglass College, B.A. Librarian Library Council 18 cui hss� if rcslmicn � Our Freshman year was one of our happiest and most ambitious years at H.H.S. The Freshman dance, a huge success, marked the debut of the class of '67. npbonuircs We were mighty busy in our Sophomore year at Hoffman. The testing seemed endless, but so did the fun. Carnival Capers , our sophomore dance, and the cake sale we all worked so hard on-It was a profitable year in many ways for the class of '67. jutiinrs It was hard to believe, half our school days were gone already. Meetings with the guidance counselor, making decisions, the Junior dance, Halloween a Go- 20 V 3rtistnru Go ; the magazine sale and last of all our Junior Prom - A special year in many ways for the class of '67. Hold on to your hats, it's here! Our Senior year had finally come. There were so many things to do - the Senior Play, a cake sale, the long awaited, never to be forgotten Washington trip, and finally our mem- orable graduation day, when the world said hello and welcome to the class of '67. And so with wishes for much success, tear filled eyes bid fond farewells - Enter the class of '68. rninrs D. . 21 DONALD STEPHEN BARANOWSKI The secret to being happy is to make other so. AMBITION; Mortician Baron ... Nice Guy Class Clown...hot rod... everybody's favorite guy. . .doesn't like people who don't indulge. Seen at Blind John's. .. girls. .. Bar- onitis. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Basketball 1. 2,3,4; Class President 1; Senior Play 4 BRUCE ANDREJCIK One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. AMBITION: U- S. Army: Green Beret. Bruce...likes money and girls. Hates people who say one thing and do another. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1; Dance Committee 1, 2; Student Council 3; Investment Club 4; Football 1, 2,4 RAYMOND BATISSA ” He is good that does good to others. ” AMBITION: To drive at Indianapolis 500 Ray .. .Hey, Stinkie! enjoys cars.. .found in Home Economics room.. .great guy. . .hates having some- thing go wrong. . .enjoys automobile racing. . .drags . -. and working on cars. ACTIVITIES: Senior Play Committee 4 22 JUDITH BESHADA What does it avail you if of many thorns only one be removed.” AMBITION: Air Line Stewardess Judy Just Think! .. . likes skiing and swimming. .. hates kids that steal books. ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 1,2,3: Prom Com- mittee 3 ELIZABETH MARIE BROWN Man's true wealth is the good he does in this world. AMBITION: Secretarial School Beth . . . Ah, come on! . . .new at Hoffman quiet? __amiable.. .could live without Monday mornings . . .found at basketball games... likes to dance- .. play tennis.. .and go horse back riding. ACTIVITIES: F.T.A. 4; Pep Club 4; yearbook ty- pist 4 LINDA KATHLEEN BRAUN He who weighs his burdens can bear them” AMBITION: To Teach Lin .. . Oh Great! . . .came to us in junior year.. . fun to be with.. .hot rod certain people get her down. . .enjoys dancing, swimming. ACTIVITIES: Newspaper 4; Pep Club 4; F.H. A. Officer 4; Yearbook staff 23 JOHN P. BYRNE A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storms. AMBITION: Military Service John, ... a real nice guy_from Sayreville High. . enjoys doing mechanical and automotive work... How ya doing? What's up? ... Hates getting up in the morning FRANK JOSEPH BRYL INSKI Humor is the pensiveness of wit AMBITION: I.B.M. School Frank . . .Scholarly?!.. . avid bowling fan.. . Con- trol Yourself. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1, 2. 3. 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Dance Committee 3: President Investors Club 4 CHRISTY DARLENE CASTERLINE Common sense is nature's gift, but reason is an art. AMBITION: Secretary Chris ... always smiling. .. hates getting up for school... I don't know. ACTIVITIES: Girls' Varsity Basketball 3: Dance Committee 3 24 WILLIAM HENRY CLAYTON Art may make a suit of clothes; but nature must pro- duce a man. AMBITION: Math Teacher Red ...An all-around guy who’s always laughter provoking. .. Teachers are his pet peeves... Enjoys sports including Surfing, skating... swimming... football... bowling.. . basketball and baseball. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Baseball, 1,2, 3,4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2,3; Math Club 3,4; Student Council - Vice-President 3; Student Council President 4 SHERADA BETH DAVIS Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. AMBITION: Home Ec. Teacher Sher . • .small but full of enthusiasm.. - Milwaukee .. Excellent ... ambitious. ACTIVITIES: Girls Bowling 2; Dance Committee 2; Newspaper 2,3; Yearbook layout Editor 4; F.T.A. 2, 3.4; Senior Play 4; Pep Club 4; Girls Basketball 3,4 MARIE KATHLEEN COOK Goodnature is one of the richest fruits of true Chris- tianity AMBITION: Registered Medical Technologist Kathy .. • industrious . .. amiable. •. Be good .. . everybody’s friend- ACTIVITIES: F.T.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Li- brary Council 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Dance Commit- tee 2,3; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 4; Student Council 3,4; Pep Club Chairman 4; F.N.C. 4 NANCY MARIE ELLISON The good hate sin because they love virtue” AMBITION: Secretary Neat. .Nice to know, .will make a good secretary ...agitated by Baron the Drive-Nuts! likes to dance. ACTIVITIES: Newspaper, co-editor 4;yearbook ty- pist 4; class president 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Prom Comm 3 CHARLES MARTIN DOHN He who is good is happy” AMBITION: Musician Chuck likes music and fishing.. . You've got a clear head and I want a dozen of you ACTIVITIES: Football 2; Bowling 2 ROY ELYEA Music, rather than poetry, should be called the hap- py art. AMBITION: Professional Musician. L. J. musically inclined.. .enjoyshunting... Watch me now. JOHN EWTUSHEK But virtue too, as well as vice, is clad in flesh and blood.” AMBITION: Undecided John - Evil! friendly guy.. .dependable.. .real go-getter!... irritated by stubborn people. Likes guns and boats. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,3: Student Council 1; In- vestment Club 4; Class President 4 ROY T. ERICKSON Talent is that which is in a man's power. AMBITION: U. S. Navy Roy.. .enjoys fishing as a hobby.. .playing the gui- tar. .. JANICE RAY FENNER It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. AMBITION: Art Teacher Jan... everybody's friend... full of fun... intelligent ... good artist. ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 2,3,4; Var- sity Cheerleader 3,4; Library Council 1;F.T.A. 2, 3,4; Yearbook Art Editor 4; Newspaper 3; Dance Committee 1,2,3; F.H.A. 4; Citizenship Delegate 3; Bowling 2; Senior Play 4 27 LOUIS GROVER Every man's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers. AMBITION: Forest Ranger Lou. .. Get a Haircut! likes to hunt...Good gui- tarist. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball 1,2 JOSEPH JOHN GREGOR No man is bom without ambitious worldly desires. AMBITION: I.B.M. Operator Joe... Not this kid! ... water skiing... successful... good sportsman. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 3,4; Baseball 1,2, Basketball 1, 2; Football 2, 3 MIRIAM CATHERINE HEATH ” A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. AMBITION: Secretary Margie.. .hates getting dressed for school.. .likes to dance and roller skate... Next Joke! ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1; Yearbook Staff 4, Dance Committee 3; Intermural Basketball 1, 3 28 ROBERT HEDGEDUS ” Innocence in genius and candor in power are both noble qualities!” AMBITION: Teacher Bob, ” That's life ... Likes listening to music... Nice guy to know. ACTIVITIES: F.T.A. 4; Math Club 4; Bowling 4; Yearbook typist 4 JOSEPH JAMES KEEGAN There is no need of words - believe facts” AMBITION: Undecided Joe.. . hates work and Beethoven. . . ’Yea!” The Great Hunter... Fixing a '56 Mercury. WILLIAM EDWARD JEZEWSKI Amiability shines by its own light. AMBITION: Chemical Engineer Bill... Our fearless surfer ... guitarist... casual... Coal!” ACTIVITIES: F.T.A. 2,3; Bowling 2; Library Club 2, 3; Dance Committee 2, 3 29 VIVIAN KOMISARCZYK Happiness is the harvest of a quiet eye! AMBITION: Legal Secretary Viv... huh? ... pet peeve is people who are con- stantly late.. .best looking.. .enjoys a good book. ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-Pres. 2; Student Council Rep. 2; Dance Committee 1, 2: Newspaper 3; Year- book Staff 4 W WILLIAM E. KEEGAN JR. The glories of the possible are ours. AMBITION: Marines Keeg... Charlie nummer is no. 1 ... pet peeve - victory bridge railing... friendly guy... enjoys high speed driving. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Class Vice-President KENNETH F. KOWALESKI As we are now living in an eternity the time to be happy is today. AMBITION: Mechanic Kenny... You bubble”... hates getting up for school ... enjoys cars. 30 JOAN MARIE LIZIK A light heart lives long. AMBITION: Dental Assistant Joni... Guess what? ... pet peeve is stuck up people .. .enjoys basketball.. .skating and dancing. ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2, 3:Girls Basket- ball 3; Prom Committee 3 NANCY J. LINDBLAD Fullness is always quiet: agitation will answer for empty vessels only! AMBITION: Secretary Nancy... hates getting up in the morning... I can’t do anything with this hair! ...Fords and dancing. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1; Dance Committee 3 31 EDWARD GARY MAC KINNON What is virtue but a medicine, and vice but a wound? AMBITION: College Gar, has lunch with the nut crew, Don't worry about it, Baron. I'm not a grouch. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,4, Varsity Baseball 2, Dance Committee 2, Prom-Committee 3, F.T.A. 1,2,3,4, Senior Play 4 ALBERT MARCZAK See that your character fright, and in the long run your reputation will be right. AMBITION: Undecided Cat ... You want to bet! .. .dislikes spelling?, enjoys baseball.. .football and bowling ACTIVITIES: Newspaper 4, Dance Committee 2, • Baseball 1, F.T.A. 4, Bowling 1,2,3,4 32 ANTHONY MALISZEWSKI Every brave man is a man of his word. AMBITION: Undecided Molly.. . Here!! — pet peeve is taking gym; likes hunting., .fishing. ..and the pursuit of excellence! RAYMOND MARCZAK Paradise is open to all kind hearts. AMBITION: To teach Ray - Swinging! ... Otis... always laughing... most pleasant guy.. .doesn't like math.. .girls in cars.. .like to swim.. .surf and play tennis. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Senior Play 3,4; Dance Committee 2 BARBARA ANN MARCZAK Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood. AMBITION: Elementary Teacher Bam.. .likable.. .best dancer.. .artist ACTIVITIES: Dance committee 1,2,3; Prom Com- mmittee 3; F.T.A. 1,2,3; President 4; Newspaper - News Editor 4; Math Club 3; Activities Editor Year- book 4 33 CAROL ANN MAYDISH A good heart is worth gold AMBITION: Beautician Carol - You know .. .Quiet girl.. .very friendly ... always ready to help... doesn't like conceited boys... likes to paint. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1; Dance Committee 3,4; Prom Committee 3 LANCE MASON A thousand words will not leave so deep an impres' sion as one deed AMBITION: Brain Surgeon Wildman, indescribable, hunting is a favorite pas- time; never left speechless ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1, 2, 3,4 DENNIS J. MC CLOUD Humor is the pensiveness of wit. AMBITION: Oxygen Therapist Den, hates to dance slow, enjoys playing the guitar. Nice Hunting and fishing are his sports. ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 3; Bowling 1. 2 34 LYNN A. MCCRACKEN True modesty is a discerning grace AMBITION: Undecided Lynn! - You know! always smiling... cheerful . .. part of the Home Ec room gang. .. doesn’t like to get up in the morning. .. loves to go shopping, sewing and swimming. ACTIVITIES: F. T. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 4. Prom Committee 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3 ROBERT LEE MORGAN Keep true to the dreams of thy youth AMBITION: Funeral Director Ace, best dressed, Hi Joe Hello Mr. Dinahe, able school guard, enjoys basketball and baseball, friendly to everyone. ACTIVITIES: Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3,4 KATHLEEN ANN MC KEON A cheerful spirit is one of the most valuable gifts ever bestowed upon humanity. AMBITION: Beautician Kathi - What?? laughsalot, new at Hoffman... found in the Home Ec room. . . Dislikes motorcycles . .. Relaxes by bowling, playing tennis or softball. 35 KATHERINE H. PAPP Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds. AMBITION: Elementary Teacher Benji. ” hates a showoff, Haven't the foggiest. Likes making new friends. ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; F. T. A. 2, 3,4; Vice-Pres. F.T.A. 4; Newspaper 4; Yearbook Underclassmen Ed. 4; Bowling 1; Magazine Repre- sentative Ed. 4; Senior Play 4, Sec. F. H. A. 4; Pep Club 4 JOHN RICHARD O'BRIEN, JR. Every man has some peculiar train of thought which he falls back upon when he is alone. This, to a great degree, molds the man. AMBITION: College O. B., pet peeve--girls with freckled noses, sock- it-to-me-baby, boxing, football, and skiing are favorites, an alright guy. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball 2, 3; Dance Commit- tee 2, 3; Student Council Rep. 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Youth Day Councilman 2; Library Council 2, 3, 4 THOMAS MYRON PLOSKONKA Individuality is everywhere to be guarded and hon- ored as the root of all good AMBITION: College Fred - What a crew! clown... always laughing and joking around.. . everybody's guy. .. just loves (?) English. .. enjoys sports... 63 Dodge and bowling. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1, 2, 3,4; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Football 4 36 DANIEL RADAKOVICH Opposition may inflame the enthusiast but never converts him. AMBITION: College. Industrial Arts Dan... hates work. .. loves sports and cars. O. K., Fellows. Always has a smile. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Score Keeper 2, 3, 4. Dance Committee 2. Newspaper 2, 3,4. Student Council4; F. T. A. 4. Bowling 3,4. Math Club 2; Baseball 2 KATHLEEN MARIE RAINONE No better relation than a prudent and faithful friend. AMBITION: Secretary Kathy - Same difference. Nice girl... easy to get along with. .. willing to help... bothered by school... bowls a lot. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1, 2. Yearbook 4 MARY CLARE RADAKOVICH Discretion and hard valor are the twins of honor. AMBITION: Court Stenographer Mare. ..hates getting up. My Tommy!” enjoys all outdoor sports. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 1,2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3 37 ROBERT JAMES ROCK The true measure of life is not length, but honesty. ' AMBITION: Electronics Engineer Wish likes tennis... golf... girls. Would you believe he’s a leprichan? ACTIVITIES: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Youth Day Representa- tive 1,3; Math Club 2, 4, F.T. A. 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3; Treasurer 4; Senior Class Trea- surer CAROL JANE REINHARD The countenance is the portrait of the soul. AMBITION: Secretary Carol. .. motorcycles... I'll tell Bobby .. . Hate: Fords. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 1, 4; Bowling 1; Dance Committee 3 SHIRLEY ANN ROMER Her ways are ways of pleasantness and her paths are peace. AMBITION: Pharmacist Shirl .. . Because. .. quiet??... great gal. .. one of the Home Ec. gang. .. do better... irritated by Work Shirkers... enjoys magic... relaxes by play- ing the piano. ACTIVITIES: Library Council 1; Bowling 1; F. T. A. 2, 3; Treasurer 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Dance Com- mittee 2, 3; Yearbook - Senior co-editor 4; F. H. A. 4; F. N. C. Vice-Pres. ; Senior Play 4 38 ANDREW ROSS MAN Frame your mind to mirth and merriment, which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life. AMBITION: Undecided Andy... likes cars.. . motocycles... Nice Head. SHERRY LEE SCHMIDT That you may be beloved, be amiable. AMBITION: College Sherry - never on time. Always going. Enjoys reading... skating and dancing. ACTIVITIES: Newspaper 2, F. T.A. 3,4; Honor So- ciety 2, 3; President4, F. N. C. 4; MathClub 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Prom Comm 3; Yearbook Editor 4; Student Council 1, 2; Library Council 1; Secre- tary F.N.C. 4; Bowling 2 BARBARA ANN RUFUS Be not merely good, be good for something. AMBITION: Secretary Barb.. . You got me ... hates getting up for school... spends time dancing.. . water skiing and roller skating, likable girl. ACTIVITIES: Newspaper 3; Dance Committee 3; Yearbook Typist 4 39 CHARLES SKOWRONSKI We may be as good as we please if we please to be good. AMBITION: College Charlie ... got to hand it to ya ...pet peeve - George Washington? Friendly guy. . .hobby is radio. ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 3; Investment Club 4 DONNA MARIE SKARZENSKI To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. ” AMBITION: Secretary Donna.. .full of fun... wait a minute hates home- work. .. swimming... ice skating and dancing rank high as favorite ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 3 EILEEN SLOAN Humbleness is always grace: always dignity. AMBITION: I. B. M. School Sneak .. . You don't say ... class quietest?. .. dis- likes nosy people... swimming... basketball and dancing rank high. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 1,2; Class Secretary 3; Dance Committee 2, 3; Girl’s Basketball 3 40 SALLY ANN SMITH Faith makes the discords of the present the harmon- ies of the future. AMBITION: Lab. Technician Sal... She possesses rare qualities that make all who know her - like her.. . She enjoys dancing and peo- ple. .. That’s gross! ACTIVITIES: Library Council, Math Club 3;News- paper 2, 4; F. T. A. 3, 4: National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Dance Committee 2, 3: Prom Committee 3: Class Treasurer 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Se- nior Editor 4 MADELINE DONISE TINGLE The most completely lost of all days is that on which one has not laughed. AMBITION: Nurse Dee . .. a cute Senior who dislikes quiet people. . . Wonderful? ... enjoys bowling... skating.. .danc- ing. .. Davie! ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Secretary 2; Student Council Rep. 2; Magazine Rep. 3; News- paper 2,4; Yearbook 4; Prom Committee 3 STEPHANIE BERNADETTE SUDNICK Kind words are the music of the world. AMBITION: Secretary Steph ... What the hecks going on? .. .hot rod... always willing to help... friendly... doesn’t like nosy people... stuffed animal collector... likes to travel... read... bowl,.. sports. ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 3, 4; Bowling, Basketball 41 EDWIN ANTHONY WITKOWSKI As merry as the day is long. ” AMBITION: Architectural Engineer Wit. ”... best looking... Gotta be Irish ... Fran... has trouble holding his temper at basketball games ___hobbies include golf and school part time. ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-President 1, 4; President 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2; Varsity Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. 4; Jr. Varsity Basketball 1; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, Senior Play 3,4 JOHN STEPHEN TRIGGS, JR. Much wisdom often goes with fewest words AMBITION: College John”... studious... good worker. .. hates composi- tions. .. I have no exquisite reason for it. .. but I have reason good enough. Enjoys collecting rec- ords. ACTIVITIES: Student Council Rep. 3; National Hon- or Society 3, 4; Vice-President of National Honor Society 4 BARBARA YOUNG Thou Pendulum betwixt a smile and a tear. AMBITION: Nursing Barb ... acute girl... Loved by all... Sincere in all she does and says. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 3; Newspaper 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3 42 MADA LINE THERESA YU HAS Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven. AMBITION: Secretary Madge ... pet peeve is motorcycles.. . Right? . . . enjoys ice skating, tennis, friendly girl. ACTIVITIES: Girl's Basketball JOSEPH J. GATYAS A man of the world must seem to be what he wishes to be. AMBITION: Undecided Our man Joe. ,. .hates to get up early for school. . . What's your problem? .. . likes all kinds of sciences ... enjoys basketball. .. baseball. .. soccer... foot- ball and catching butterflies. ACTIVITIES: Varsity baseball 3,4; Dance Commit- tee 3, Investment’Club 4 MARLENE JOY ZAR How easy it is to be amiable in the midst of happi- ness and success. AMBITION: Elementary teaching Mar ... good dancer... enjoys meeting people... Take care ... brightens many an unhappy face. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; F. T. A. 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Co-Editor, Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Yearbook 4 43 jS trttor (SKfictrs 44 President, John Ewtushek; Vice-President, Edwin Witkowski Secretary, Carol Reinhart (not pictured) Treasurer, Robert Rock. jAntnijraplis 45 s Roy Eleyea Barbara Marczak BEST DANCERS Gary MacKinnon Barbara Marczak CLASS CLOWN Donnie Baranowski MOST QUIET Eileen Sloan John Triggs 339 ho £ BEST DRESSED MOST PLEASANT Ray Marczak Kathy Cook CLASS ATHLETES Billy Clayton Sherada Davis CLASS SCHOLARS Bob Rock Sally Smith Bob Morgan Judy Beshada Edwin Witkowski Vivian Komisarczyk CLASS FLIRT BEST LOOKING ■ JVIottg tljt JHalHmuis ;HaIIfoati0 50 Underclassmen G. White L. Dohan B. Koloski J. Nicewicz L. Jimenez M. Szatmary L. Clayton G. Havlush L. Lounsbury A. Tremarco D. Carter S. Sharkelton K. Besner K. Applegate M. Quirk B. Maliszewski D. Heath R. Kubinak R. Edwards C. Connors P. Wirth R. Drost S. Zakrewski M. Felice P. VanMierlo R. Thomsen P. Vari - S. Boudinot P. Batissa F. Pirk L. Pelican J. Reick T. Lange C. McKeon A. Jakimowicz B. Dragotta R. Keegan C. Wood R. Dennen E. Read B. Savage A. Saccone J. Tanski JUNIOR OFFICERS B. Gaytas D. Carter J. Reick B. Savage 53 T. Gecek F. Starosciak M. Gershon R. Brown J. Volk H. Dynof C. Brown C. Sieber J. Mason A. Tabaszewski W. Forte J. Thoma F. Freeman M. J. Kululski J. Strzykalski D. Meyers D. Bolger N. Jorgenson L. Stratton J. Lyons K. Blaha G. Kijowski' L. Ambroziak J. Tingle C. Pirk G. Kosovich L. Scully K. DeLucia 54 K. Rufus J. Moran D. Jedwabnik E. Kaloski D. Dennis V. Parisen D. Buickerood P. Hogan M. L. Ruszczyk M. Gonsalves K. Koch G. Rossman A. Maxfield F. Mioduszewski L. Larson B. Shackelton M. Cross J. Casterline G. Kolb L. Thomsen L. Petersen G. Estelle K. Gregor L. Holten B. Samuelson C. Kwiatkowski M. Wisniewski C. Whitcomb S. Jonason M. Roberts SOPHOMORE OFFICERS K. Moran G. Ross man M. Kukulski M. Cross L. Pappa D. Meyers P. Meyers B. Poulson R. Chelebicki K. Lyons W. Peterson A. Zdziarski T. Kuzina R. Jonas K. Szatkowski M. Boychuck D. Clayton J. Bloodgood W. Gowenus J. Costanzo F. Chonsky D. Schmidt N. Nycz K. Deli man P. Gorman A. Soltis R. Morris R. Kavoski S. Morris D. Beshada D. Pappa P. Liobro R- Eginton L. Kuzawa A. Zrebiec R. Moglia W. Disbrow M. Kulczar J. Pavlonnis P. Sup R. Ruiz T. Wojciechowski F. Graf T. Clayton C. Buckalew H. Conners 57 J. Disbrow R. Lutz S. Skrynka J. Hamilton B. McKay B. Lange L. Nycz S. Peters M. Rufus L. Kojzar J. Coyle J. Whitcomb T. Timko G. Papp S. Ellison J. Parisen B. Haas D. Stolte A. Wahler C. Komosinski R. Sturgis C. Campbell J. Garnett A. Gonsalves T. Brinamen G. Seiber H. Coyle J. Coyle J. Sieke S. Dennis 58 M. Gallassini C. Switzer C. Dzioba J. Wisniewski M. Havlusch R. Bloodgood K. White D. Mackenzie W. Romer C. Machat K. Kubinak S. Suau K. Baranowski K. Bouchard A. Parisen C. Sieke J. Saccone D. Dohn V. Bolen G. Hisey P. Pillar N. Schmidt C. Triggs S. Nemeth C. Zavodsky 5? P. Gorman M. Havlusch K. Baranowski S. Nemeth 60 JVcthrittes jitutbni (Council STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Billy Clayton Frances Pirk Claire Kwiatkowski Sandi Boudinot Advisor-Mr. Moran TOP ROW: S. Morris. P. Mundy, K. Cook, S. Zakrzewski, P. Vari, B. Squire. C. Sieber, J. Wistuba, K. Applegate. SECOND ROW: F. Pirk, G. Kolb, L. Larson, J. Coyle, J. Wisniewski, D. Pappa, P. Gorman, H. Coyle, M. Abbatiello, J. Strzykalski. THIRD ROW: C. Kwiatkowski, B. Savage, A. Rossman, D. Radako- vich, B. Keegan, Mr. Moran, B. Clayton, J. Lyons, S. Boudinot, D. McCarthy. National iHnnur J ocietg P. Vari J. Fenner B. Rock J. Triggs M. Zar M. Van Mierlo S. Schmidt S. Sudnic F. Pirk S. Smith Advisor-Miss Search PLEDGE 1 pledge myself to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which I have been elected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; I will be loyal to my school; And will maintain and encourage High standards of Character, Scholar- ship, Leadership, and Service. OFFICERS--Sherry Schmidt. President; John Triggs, Vice- President; Janice Fenner, Secretary; Bob Rock, Treasurer; Advisor, Miss Search. 63 TOP ROW: B. Shakelton, L. Holton, S. Boudinot, W. Romer, P. Van Mierlo, S. Zakrzewski, M. Havlusch, P. Vari, R. Bloodgood, F. Pirk, A. Maxfield, K. White. SECOND ROW: C. Bouchard, N. Schmidt, L. Larsen, C. Zdvosky, P. Batissa, R. Chlebicki, D. Jedwabnik, B. Samuelson, C. Baranow- ski, D. Meyers, J. Reick. THIRD ROW: C. Sieke, S. Nemeth, K. Gregor, Miss Balos, M. Roberts, A. Tabaszewski, S. Jonason. Sfuturc (Eearlicrs of (America D. Baranowski, G. MacKinnon, S. Schmidt, B. Rock, D. Radakovich, B. Hegedus, P. Vari, R. Dennen, B. Je- zewski B. Marczak, E. Witkowski, S. Smith, S. Davis, S. Zakrewski, T. Ploskonka, R. Marczak, M. Zar, S. Romer, J. Fenner, S. Boudinot, F. Pirk, Mr. J. Oleyar, advisor. 65 66 THE STAFF--B. Jezewski, M. Zar, co-editor; S. Romer, D. Radakovich, R. Dennen, N. Ellison, co-editor; L. McCracken, R. Morgan, K. Cook, R. Hegedus, D. Tingle. a t h C 1 u b R. Sturgis, J. Reick, G. Estelle, S. Jonason, K. Gregor, L. Larson, Mr. Virgilio, B. Shakelton, R. Dennen. B. Marczak Mr. Poll M. Szatmary S. Zakrewski F. Pirk P. Van Mierlo P. Vari D. Clayton 67 ma Under the guidance and assistance of Mrs. Si- mon, the Future Homemakers of America this year helped the members to prepare themselves as better homemakers. They went on various trips to differ- ent schools and learned about modern day home- making. All who went on the annual convention had a great time. F.H.A. Members M. Smith, L. Kojzar, C. Sieber, D. Tingle, J. Thoma, S. Nemeth, B. Charmello, M. Rusczyk, K. Cook, Mrs. Simon - advisor, M. Helton, L. Braun, S. Switzer, J. Doe, C. Papp, D. Rufus. P. Batissa, S. Schmidt. K. Cook, S. Romer, R. Bloodgood, Advisor, Mrs. Donnely; L. Thomsen, A. Maxfield, K. Gregor, M. Havlusch, B. Shackleton, D. Tingle. Victim--J. Fenner. 69 71 Cornelia.......... Emily Kimbrough . Dick Winters . . . Leo McEvoy . . . Otis Skinner . . . Mrs. Skinner . . . Steward........... Purser............ Stewardess .... Admiral........... Harriet St. John . . Winifred Blaugh. . Inspector......... Theresa........... Madame Elise. . . Monsieur DeLaCroix Window Washer . . ..........Marlene Zar . . . . Donise Tingle . . . Garry McKinnon . . . .Don Baranowski .........Ray Marczak ...........Kathy Cook . . . Edwin Witkowski . . Danny Radakovich . . . . Shirley Romer . . . . John O'Brien . . . . Janice Fenner ...........Sally Smith Mary Clare Radakovich ...........Kathy Papp . . . . Sherada Davis ............Tom Lange . . . . Tom Ploskonka 72 YEARBOOK STAFF Typists: B. Rufus, J. Lizik, M. Heath. YEARBOOK STAFF: S. Smith, L. Braun, S. Davis, K. Papp, K. Cook, D. Tingle, B. Marczak, M. Zar, J. Fenner, B. Brown, S. Schmidt - editor. 76 n INVESTMENT CLUB r Plosonka M Zar. B. Jezewski, B. Marczak. F. Brylinski. J. Oleyar - advisor; C. Skaronski, P. Vari. P. Van MierloVl- Gaytas, D. McCloud. R. Marczak, B. Andrejcik. D. Radakovich. B. Hegedus. 77 lUargity B. Morgan - manager; Billy Clayton, Bob Rock, Curt Wood, Bobby Keegan, Greg Havalush, Bill Keegan, Ed Witkowski, Frank Chonsky, Tom Lange, Leo Dohan, Coach Ray Tomaszewski. Hoffman against Harrison 80 Basketball Our boys in action — Hoffman’s team has proved this season that a mighty team is molded by its men. Because of their skill and good sportsmanship, we are proud to call them the GOVERNORS 81 JS� enior liars ttu TQrttcr 111imtrrs S. Davis, D. Tingle, M. Zar, C. Casterline, J. Fenner, G. MacKinnon, T. Ploskonka, B. Rock, D. Radakovich, J. O'Brien, B. Clayton, B. Morgan, B. Keegan, D. Baranowski, E. Witkowski. junior Basketball |J1 a tiers ars itu V M Pat' (Hi] eer leaders ’Janice Judy’ Karen- Sandy Junior Varsity IBaskethall KNEELING: J. Corvino, J. Lyons, E. Campbell. STANDING: J. Tingle, G. White, L. Kurza- wa. Coach John Moran, G. Kaboski, A. Jakimowicz, G. Disbrow, J. Sieke. 3)iutior lilarsitij (Cheerleaders Lauretta Denise Co-Captain Janie Captain Carol Mary Ann” Kathy” Kathy Gail Linda Linda aseball TOP ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Kovaleski, F. Chonsky, C. Wood, B. Parisen, W. Clayton, R. Keegan, A. Jak- imowicz, E. Read, J. Bloodgood, Mr. Zdanewicz, Coach. SITTING: G. White, J. Tingle, J. Lyons, L. Kur- zawa, L. Dohan, J. Gaytas. 21 tam The baseball season is here at last! Practices are soon to be scheduled and all the fans will be cheering in the stands - rooting the Governors on to victory. We’ve got a team to be mighty proud of this year, and our boys seem to be ready for all the action any oppos- ing team is willing to take. We wish our boys a victorious season and hope they help to make our last year at H.H.S. the very best. . K. gives batting instructions as players look on. Left to Right, sitting-F. Chonsky, L. Dohan, J. Lyons, P. ad. Standing-G. White, J. Gaytas, R. Keegan, W. Clayton, C. Wood, and Mr. Kovaleski. 89 o B y s y o w 1 i n g ROW ONE. Center, Top to Bottom: T. Lange, A. Marczak, T. Ploskonka, R. Marczak, F. Brylinski. ROW TWO: R. Sturges, R. Kubinak, R. Dennen, R. Morgan. ROW THREE: R. Hegedus, R. Thomsen, M. Felice. ROW FOUR: L. Dohan, E. Read. ROW FIVE: B. Clayton. LEFT ROW: J. Samuelson, J. Sieke, E. Camp- bell, S. Broun, M. McCarthy, J. Hamilton, L. Parson. RIGHT ROW: G. Sieber, C. Brinnamen, D. Gonsalves, P. Munday, J. Croddick, C. Grimes, J. Tingle. (furls’ 3lntramurals V. SITTING: K. Kubinak, C. Zadvosky, C. Baranowski, B. Haas, J. Casterline, K. Buchard, B. Shackleton, R. Brown, L. Scully. KNEELING: K. White, M. Havlusch, N. Schmidt, L. Kojar, D. Dohn, J. Coyle, D. Car- ter, M. Rufus, W. Romer, D. Tingle, C. Casterline, J. Thoma, R. Bloodgood. STANDING: P. Batissa, Miss Search, S. Davis. 91 Snecer ®eam 93 Four years is a long time—too long to forget. We look around and ask—where did it go? We worked, we played—but for four years? Then we look the other way—into to- morrow. Suddenly we7 re not as tall as we thought we were And not as smart. But we find that somehow We learned a decisive lesson at Hoffman: something we Wouldn’t have had without our teachers and friends without God or religion—a direction into that uncertain tomorrow. It can never be so dark again Though the world may change and the times may change and we change. JVmbou- attisim 'National IBank South Amboy Office 100 North Broadway South Amboy, N.J. Browntown Office Sayre Woods Office Sayre Woods Shopping Center Madison Township, N.J. P. 0. Pari in, N.J. Browntown Shopping Center Madison Township, N.J. P. 0. Old Br idge N.J. Laurence Harbor Office Laurence Parkway Shoreland Circle Laurence Harbor, N.J. Savings Certificates of Deposit Member F.D . I . C. Jffliller and 2 urtz, 3lnc. Insurance P.O. 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T OMASZEWSK1 JACK MAHONEY JACK MAHONEY MR. MRS. ROBERT MULLIGAN FRANK MORGAN MR. MRS. JOSEPH NAGY MR. MRS. HAROLD SHACKELTON MISS MARY RAINONE MR. MRS. JOHN DAVISON GREG Sr KATHY 67 MR. MRS. JOHN F. BOWMAN MR. Sr MRS. EDWARD A. KOPPER KIM SCOTT KOMINKIEWCZ MRS. MARY REFI MRS. FRANK MUNDY MRS. ELIZABETH MARCZAK JACK WILSON PARKWAY ALUMIUM CRYSTAL WILSON O'CONNOR'S CONFECTIONERY FRANK L0CHW00D JOSEPHINE B. MUNDY SALLY TINGLE GEORGE P. MORGAN, SR. MARY KENNEDY MRS. OSCAR MUNDY MR. MRS. WILLIAM PEARSON THE CAMPBELL FAMILY MISS LILLIAN MORGAN BILLY (RED) CLAYTON 4 - - — ■ ■ ■ “ 'V 106 ' V