Hillside High School - Epoch Yearbook (Hillside, NJ)

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Interest and change are two words which have become synonymous with the attitudes and accomplishments of this school year. The interest of the student body was not confined by the walls of Hillside High, but manifested itself in programs like the Biafra Fund. Contributions were collected from the concerned students at basketball games and in the cafeteria. Donations from the S.G.A. and the township committee augmented the student contributions, producing a total of $210. which was sent to the war torn and starving nation. Changes in the band will be more apparent next football season, when their marching unit appears in its newly purchased uniforms. The interest in the uniform drive was not limited to only the band members who sold candy and arranged a concert but it also involved the P.T.A. and the ultimate 8-1 vote by the Board of Education in favor of changing the overworn uniforms. Now the antiquated uniforms that have darkened Woodfield Stadium for so many years will be no more.

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Innovation in Hillside High School has elevated a malady which has been plaguing its students since our alma mater was first constructed. Now the Friday night blahs can be cured by attending Dr. Janie Helmstetter's Activity Night. Such therapeutic activities as basketball, ping pong, volleyball and dancing are available in the informal atmosphere of the girl's gym. After observing the success of similar programs in other schools, the administration, under the auspices of Mr. Peter Humanik of the Board of Education, Activity Night was presented on a two week trial basis. Although the equipment was locked up for the first evening, over 200 students soon demonstrated the necessity of the evening program. In compliance with the evening sports schedule and other special events occurring on Friday nights, the committee agreed to suspend its activities on these nights. With this understanding jind the enthusiasm of participating students, the Activity Night program has been established as a new institution of Hillside. The Changes Are Evident . . . 7

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Rodrigo Briones Benoit was the first to pass through the open door connecting Hillside and South America. He arrived from Chile early in january to spend ten weeks with his comet counterpart, Harvey Erdman. As part of the Open Door program, Rodrigo spent his short stay in America experiencing the routine of an American high school student. This average American had the opportunity to travel extensively to Washington, New York City and the greater Hillside area. This summer Harvey will travel to South America and take his place in their society. Like Rodrigo, Harvey will also be the guest of a South American family and have ample time to study the customs of the area and live a South American existence. 9