Malcolm X Shabazz High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1977 volume:

MISS CO-ED Justine Mitchell MISS HOMECOMING MISS SWEETHEART Penny Dennard Valerie Wooten Attendents: Bridgette Ethridge, Loretta Me Cloud Susan Campbell MISS ALUMNI Vanessa Ward Attendents: Geraldine Pone, Vanessa Jackson MISS ASPIRA Carmen Martinez Attendents: Janie Ortiz, Carmen Perez MISS SOPHOMORE Tracey Pulley MISS HOMECOMING Penny Dennard MISS SENIOR Deborah Glenn MISS FRESHMAN Razuya Karri em MISS JUNIOR Constance Green LJk|| Dedication Miss Margarita Williams is a woman of challenge and pride to Malcolm X Shabazz. She is a physical education and health teacher here. She is a woman who, when we attempted to stray down the wrong road, was there to guide us and put us back on the right route. Miss Williams is a woman of inner beauty and a woman of sacrifice. For her efforts to the Senior Class we dedicate this book to her. Mr. Irving L. Seid has given forty-three years to the students and teachers of Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Those who know him or who have had the pleasure of being in one of his classes know that he is a GREAT mathematician and an excellent teacher. Mr. Seid, a South Side graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Montclair State College. In 1936 Mr. Seid earned a Master of Arts degree in Administration and supervision. In 1962 at Stanford University he earned a Master of Arts in Mathematics. The students and teachers of Malcolm X Shabazz High School will miss all that Mr. Seid has brought to our school. For this and on behalf of the Senior Class of 1977, we dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Irvinq Seid .... A Dedicated Teacher. Mr. Charles R. Driggins PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 1977, the Faculty joins me in saluting you on this signal achievement and to remind you that For everything its season, and for every activity under heaven its time.11 What do you understand time to be? To appropriate time means we bring to our lives an accepted past, a vibrant present, and an open future. If you will keep a promise, forgive an enemy, welcome a stranger, express your gratitude, return charity for malice, manifest your loyalty in word and deed, and dismiss suspicion and replace with trust, then you will have gone a long way in having your present needs no longer bound to your past, for your past will be approved. If you will banish envy, share some treasure, apologize if you are wrong and ease your demands on others, then you will enjoy a vibrant present. Finally, of you will seek out a forgotten friend, think first of someone else, and attempt to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the earth - then time in the future will be open to you with all of its possibilities. VICE PRINCIPALS Mr. Seymour Farber Mr. George Landers Mr. Edwin Me Lucas Mr. Seymour Spiegel Mrs. Ruth Hazelwood Mrs. Catherine Murphy CHAIRMbN Mr. Gerald Yablonsky Social Studies Mr. Bernard Bauer Foreign Language Mrs. Beatrice Geller Guidance Mr. John Brovaco Physical Education Mr. Frank DeLlsi English Mr. Irving Seid Mathematics FACULI Y Mr. John Alercio Science Mr. Vincent Altlere Social Studies Mrs. Stephanie Arrington English Mr. Rodney Ashby English Mrs. Shirley Ayers Commercial Mrs. Nicida Bello Foreign Language, SWAS Mr. Daniel Bender Commercial Ms. Joan Bennett Art Ms. Willa Blackshear Guidance Mrs. Anne Borden Social Studies Mrs. Carrie Brown Commercial Mr. James Brown Mathematics, SWAS Mr. Willard Brown Auto Mechanics Mrs. Dorothea Brownlee Science Ms. Vonda Briddell Physical Education Ms. Francene Burnett English Mr. Jack Byron Science Mr. Anthony Capasso Physical Education Mr. Joseph Carangelo Science, SWAS Mr. Edward Cerato Commercial Mr. Jean Charles Foreign Language, SWAS Mrs. Muriel Chavkin Home Economics Mr. Richard Collazo Graphic Arts Mr. James Cook Social Studies Mrs. Karen Cowles Ungraded Mrs. Eleanor Crutchfield Guidance Ms. Linda Cucolo Social Studies Mr. Edward Cunningham English, SWAS Mr. John Curtis Physical Education Mr. Robert Davis Social Studies Mrs. Vincendonna Davis English, SWAS Mrs. Christine DelVecchlo Foreign Language Mrs. Arm Dickey-Kemp Nurse Mr. Michel Doret Mathematics Mrs. Maldine Dowdy Guidance Mrs. Paula Eckstein Librarian, SWAS Ms. Maria Egurrola Foreign Language, SWAS Ms. Elvira Estevez Science Mrs. Harriet Evans Mathematics Mr. Foad Fahmy Mathematics, SWAS Mr. Eusebio Famorca Industrial Arts Mr. Vincent Finch Physical Education Mrs. Lucila Flores Bilingual Education Mr. Otto Floyd Physical Education Mrs. Norha Franco Foreign Language Mrs. Marcia Gabbe Commercial Mrs. Delores Gainer Ungraded Mr. Marshall Garretson Pool Substitute Mr. Donald Gatling Mathematics Mrs. Sheila Gerber English Ms. Belinda Goode Librarian Mrs. Lucille Goff Home Economics Mr. Frank Green Mathematics, SWAS Mrs. Barbara Greene Title I Reading Mrs. Patricia Hamilton Science, SWAS Mrs. Anne Hamlctt Social Studies Mr. Saul Hammerman Science, SWAS Mrs. Valerie Hammond Home Economics Mr. Richard Harrison Industrial Arts Mrs. Mattie Holloway English Mr. Charles Huber English Mrs. Gwen Jackson Art, SWAS Mr. Paul Johnson Art Mrs. Rosalind Johnson English Mrs. Catherine King English Mr. William Kivet Com mercial Mrs. Equilla Lakes Mathematics Mrs. Ruth Lavigne Guidance Mrs. Mageline Little Librarian Ms. Erma Lowe Mathematics Mr. James Lowensteln Social Studies, SWAS Mr. John Lukin Industrial Arts Mrs. Barbara Mackay Health Mr. Joseph Malanga Social Studies, SWAS Mrs. Jacqueline Mansbach Mathematics Mrs. Vivian Marshall Foreign Language, SWAS Mrs. Nellie McCloud Nurse Mrs. Betty McEachin Science, SWAS Mrs. Helen Means Guidance Mrs. Eva Miller Work Orientation Ms. Evelyn Moore Physical Education Mr. James Murray Physical Education Ms. Elisa Nannl English, SWAS Mr. Robert O'Bannon Guidance Mrs. Louise Owens Social Worker Mr. Rochester Oxford Science Mrs. Ethel Parker Commercial Mr. Manhar Patel Science Mrs. Maxine Patterson Guidance Mr. Alvin Picker Commercial Mrs. Beth Poliak English Ms. Adele Pryzbyciel Home Economics Mrs. Rita Quattlebaum Pool Substitute Mr. Thomas Quirk Industrial Arts Mr. John Ran so me Instrumental Music Mr. Autrey Reynolds Physical Education Mr. Howard Rihacek Art Mrs. Margaret Robinson Mathematics Mr. Andrew Saporito English Dr. Lawrence Schulman Social Studies, SWAS Mr. Edwin Selby Instrumental Music, SWAS Mr. Steven Shaffer Social Studies, SWAS Mrs. Adele Shargel Commercial Mrs. Gloria Sheldon English, SWAS Mr. Arthur Silver Foreign Language Mr. Leslie Smythe Intervention Consultant Mrs. Geraldine Stevenson Foreign Language Mr. Charles Stewart English Mrs. Joylette Sutton Science Mrs. Tex anna Thompson Pool Substitute Mr. William Thompson Electronics Ms. Gloria Thurmond Vocal Music Mrs. Princess Towe English Mr. Joseph Walker Photography Mrs. Melissa Waters Child Care Mr. Harold Wharton Science Mr. William White Science Ms. Annette Williams Physical Education Ms. Margarita Williams Physical Education Mrs. Kathleen Witcher Mathematics Mrs. Mary Wright Mathematics Mrs. Mary Armstrong, SWAS Mrs. Naomi Barlsh Ms. Carolyn Farmer Mrs. Pearl McDuffie Ms. Elaine Smith AIDES Mrs. Evelyn Wofford, Guidance WORKING PAPERS Mr. Givens Picture Not Available Mr. Scott 37 Ms. Hairston Mr. Mazek Mr. Pitt ATTENDANCE COUNSELORS CUSTODIAL STAFF Clarence Jackson Susan Mason Ronald McNeil Alice Mae Perkins Richard Price Anthony Riccardi Robert Rogers Joseph Walker Willie Mae Walker J8 SECURIT' STAFF Mr. Victor Cajigas Mr. Joseph Farrar Mr. Raymond Goodman Mrs. Helen Grant Mr. John Johnson Ms. Mary Kemp Mrs. Martha McIntosh Ms. Ossie Moore Ms. R. Monroe Mr. Angel Ortiz Mrs. Elaine Rich Mr. Benito Saez Mr. John Sharpless Mr. Edward Simonson Mr. Arthur Williams Mr. Clark Wilson Mr. Lincoln Wilson Mr. Wesley Zachary ZAFETERIA STAFF Mozell Battle Shirley Davis Nannie Ann Dent Barbara Douglas Rebecca Friday Mildred Hawkins Daniel Holmes Rose Jacobson Irene Little Helen Moss Ruth Phillips Georgia Scott Mavis Shipman Dorothy Tyler Millie Vcntola 0 C£ S) Anthony Anderson Annette Anderson Brigitte: Cancer; To be successful; yearbook staff; bowling; Alpha Khi Gamma sor.; prom committee; yearbook staff Annette: Aries; Surgical Nurse or Medical Technician Skating; horseback riding; swimming; Anthony: Gemini; X-ray Technician; basketball; track, Cherry Juanita: Pisces; Steno; Psychology; bowling Jkeith: Sun, Moon, Star; Electricial Engineer football, baseball, basketball Lori Anderson 2 Darrell Askew Juanita Baker Keith Baker m Keith: Gemini, Education. Islam, Swimming, Reading, Socializing. Nancy: Pisces, singing and dancing, Capt. Flag Twirler, Zeta Sigma Tau Sor. Valerie Barnes Karen Barnhill Keith Barnhill Nancy Barnwell Isabelle: Gemini; Serving Jehovah Marshall: Scorpio; Having fun, Engineer, Football Carolyn: Virgo; Registered Nurse, Twirler, Modeling Club S.G.A., Omega Tau Omicron Sor. Denise: Scorpio; Elementary Teacher, Church, music, children traveling. Carolyn Blackmon Denise Bodison Mittie Booker Joanne Bostick Dorothea Bowen Cassandra: Aries; Courtroom Administration; Pep Squad; board; yearbook staff; Alpha Khi Gamma Sor. Therapist; baseball; women Brothers Cassandra Bowens Albert Boyce 45 Gregory Boyd Linda Bracey Robin Bradley Jeanette Brantley Loretta Broadie Jan Breeden Jeanette: Capricorn; Gregory Athins; modeling; fasnions; twirler Omega Tau Omicron sor.; executive board; yearbook staff Jan: Aquarius; Social worker; C.O.S.S.; music; poetry; band; modeling; Pep Squad John: Aquarius; Lawyer; ladies; music; parties Karen: Leo; English major; Capt. cheering squad; S.G.A.; senior class; prom committee; Angela: Universe; Nurse for Islamic Nation; singing; dancing; karate Loretta: Gemini; Accountant; track; cheerleader; yearbook staff S.G.A.; secretary of senior class Russell: Sagittarius: Criminal Law Russell Brooks i6 Bernice Brown Todd Brown Joyce Bryant Sheila Bums Bernice: Libra; Social Worker; Hugh C. Good; basketball Joyce: Capricorn; Computer operator or programmer Sheila: Leo; Nursing; modeling; twirling; Brothers; Omega Tau Omicron sor. Keith: Sagittarius; music Maria Cabrera Keith Campbell 47 Tina Carter Sheila Carlton Sheila: Libra; Law, Singing, Tina: Libra; Business Administration and Social Relations Capt. Pep Squad. Sandra: Scorpio; Bowling, Dancing, Ping-Pong. Attending School Games. Julie: Leo; Secretary; pool. Linda: Virgo; Secretarial Work; bowling. Ellory: Capricorn; soccer, tennis, football, wrestling, band, basketball, Alpha Phi Kappa Frat.; Medicine, Psychiatrist. Sandra Carthan 9 - 48 Julie Clarke Linda Clemons Ellory Conic Jacqueline: Sagittarius; Secretary; skating Lillie: Scorpio; reading; dancing Charlene: Capricorn; tennis; bowling; color guard Natalie Conaway James Cook Jacqueline Cormier Lillie Correa Charlene Cutler Earl Crawford 49 Cheryl Daise Jennifer Davis Lisa Deas Cheryl: Scorpio, Dancing Jennifer: Cancer, fishing, dancing. Lab Technician Lisa: Libra, singing, skating Penny: Cancer, Kamilah Malika, Registered Nurse Michelle: Leo, Ballet, sewing. Alpha Khi Gamma Sor. dancing, talking on the phone: Valerie: Aquarius, singing, modeling, sewing. Michelle Denson Valerie Dismuke Penny Dennard Robert Derios  0 Tawanna Dougherty William Ebanks Linda Doyle Judith Eason Tawanna: Cancer: basketball, reading, music, accountant: Tangle. Linda: Libra: beauty culture, boys: Lynn. Judith: Gemini: volleyball, Lorenzo, Business Administration Celeste: cheerleading, lay-out editor of yearbook staff Cathy: Cancer, nursing, young men, softball. Aw Celeste Edghlll James Ellis Cathy Eubanks Sharon: Scorpio; Nursing, Tennis, swimming Cynthia: Virgo; Cheerleading, helping the school, Winfield Marx, Physical Ed. Helen: S.G.A. Executive Board Audrey: Holy Quran; sewing, Islam, yearbook, gymnastics. Kevin: Sun, Moon, Stars; basketball; females; Engineering, Baseball Audrey Fields Kevin Fisher A. Ford Gail Ford Gwendolyn Ford Gail: Scorpio , teaching, music, skating VL 3m Gwendolyn: Sagittarius: music teacher, reading, men Wayne: Taurus; ladi ial Education Melinda: Virgo: Explorers post (520), tennis Arthur: Sagittarius: football, bowling, e Valerie: Leo: boys, swimming, dancing Cynthia D. Frazier Arthur Frazier Valerie Frazier 53 Christal Freeman Jerome Glasgow Larry Gardner Kenneth Freeman Christal: Sagittarius: music, skating: Chris. Kenneth: Scorpio: track, football, young ladies. Tk vCTfK J Larry: Gemini Deborah: Islam, nursing, sewinq: sis. Malikah Najl Shakooh.l Debbie: Aries: track, volleyball, children, Glenn Hillman: Little-bit. ----- l • Deborah Glenn Debbie Gray S4 Karen: Sun, Islam: Sis Nafessah Muhammad Sheila: Cancer: flag twir-ler, Board, Prom Committee, Ass. Editor in Chief yearbook staff: Peanut. Benjamin: Cancer: sisters, football, wrestling, basketball, track William: Scorpio: basketball, football, Harpoon. Benjamin Hall William Hall William Harper Darnell: Gemini: football, music, art: Bennie: Leo: baseball, singing: Daddy Kay. That's tough Robbin: Gemini: writing, cheerleading, 'Recorder', softbail, copyeditor year book staff, Alpha Khi Gamma sorority: Rob , K.W. Vera: Capricorn: co-capt, pep squad. Alpha Khi Gamma sorority. Executive Board, S.G.A., prom committee, Pre-Legal studies. Law Beatrice: Sun-Moon-Stars Stars: sis. Jameelah Kireem: Islam, X-ray technician. 6 Renee Harroll Beatrice Haughbrooks Anita Haynes Robert Hayes Winifred Haynes Robert: Pisces: baseball. Emery: Sagittarius. Hassan Matene Fahmee. being successful itene Fahrm n David: Dave: wrestling Judy: Cancer, co-capt. pep squad. Accountant, N.H.S. Michelle: Cancer: Alpha Khi Gamma sorority, indoor track. m itant, N. I 'a M.X.S. football team: sunshine: Joanette: Cancer: basketball, nursing, Ex. Board, yearbook staff, Joey Judy Hill Michelle Hills Emery Hayward Joanette Hinnant Ella Hardy Pamela Holman Pamela: Taurus: music, nursing, people 1 Brian: Pisces: bowling, sports, reading, music, chess, movies, National Honor Society, S.W.A.S. Newsletter, P.A.N.C., Explorers 520, Alpha Phi Kappa Frat. J A Janice. Libra: modeling, listening to music. 8 Janice Horne Robert Howard James: Aries: women, sports, music, school, money Cylde. George: Gemini: football, movies, radios: Dr. Wonderful. Dawn: Christan: Christ, French, Journalism. Charlie. James: Cancer: band, alltypes of sports, young ladies, being me Terry: Holy Quran: sewing, volleyball: Sha-Sha. Sharanda Hadiyah Salaam. Dawn Hyatte James Isaac Charles Jackson Terry Jacobs SS Clyde Jackson Gendella Jackson Queen Jackson ur: Rookie: Basketball, Islam Carl James Wayne Jefferson Anthony Jennings Arthur Johnson Kennie: Gemini; Being myself and communicating with others Paulette: Leo; Donnell, Bowling, Having a good time Robyn: Sun, Moon, Stars; Islam, Bro. Jerome X; Minister Vivian: Acting, Islam, Abdullah lu Quan, Sewing Brenda: Aquarius; Medicine; Writing, Art, Socializing Debra: Sagitarius; Reading, Crocheting; Tennis, Swimming, Basketball Jennifer: Aries; Accountant; Swimming, Piano, sewing Robyn Johnson Brenda Jones Debra Jones Jennifer Jones Malcolm Jones Tammie Keith Mary Jones Regina Kenley Malcolm: Pisces: S.G.A., football, basketball, track. Business Manager or a pro-football player Mary: Aquarius: Interior Decorating, Buddy. Puggie: Regina: Scorpio: dancing, getting high, messing with the brothers enjoying life. Smoochie. Carolyn: Pisces: nursing. Tennis Jesse: Scorpio, music, sports, engineering Wanda: Capricorn: sports ing. 2 Carolyn King Jesse King Wanda King Anixa Kuilan Lucy Kuilan Eric: Sagittaruis; Architecture; Drawing Band, Track, Playing the Trumpet. Debra: Pisces; Child Psychologist; Explorers Post, Envi-roment Post, Student Against Involved Negative Temptations. Bennedette Lamb Lorianne Lane Amy Larkin Eric Laster Debra LaSure Eric Lewis Rodney: Aquarius; Psychology, Public Health; Drum Major, Recorder Ensemble, S.W.A.S. class president Emmagene: Virgo; Registered Nurse Yevette: Leo; Allen, Luticia Eric: Capricorn; To be successful; Football Angela: Aries; Public Accountant: M.X.S. Band Secretary Clifford Lewis 64 Delta Love Barron Lomax Pauline: Pisces; Nursing, Music, Reading, Drawing, Meeting new people Barron: Aquarius; Football, Baseball Angela: Taurus: To be successful in whatever I choose as my lifes work; Modern dance, cheering Patricia: Sagittarius; Court Reporting, Social Worker, June; Dancing, Alpha Khi Gamma Sorority, Just enjoying myself Ronnie: Gemini; Data Processing; Sports Winfield: Sagittarius; General Practice Physician, College. Football, Track 65 Patricia Mack Ronnie Martin Winfield Marx Grover Meyers Harriett Mathis Michael Matthews Harriett: Aquarius; Registered Nurse, Dentist; Omega Tau Omic-ron Sorority Michael: Virgo; To attain Happiness; Alpha Phi Kappa Fraternity, S.G .AOperation P.U.S.H. c Tanya: Pisces; Pre-Medicine; Sewing, Sports Valerie: Aquarius; Lawyer; Twirling, Track, Writing, Editor of Newsletter, Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Executive Board Valerie Mayo 66 Mary Maynor Michael Me Clinton Cynthia Me Carthy Craig Me Clendon Cynthia: Pisces: Slick: bowling, tennis, architecture, dancing Vanessa: Libra: Meeting people, sports, lot's of love: Sweet-Ness. Beverly: Leo: pep squad, Zeta Sigma Tau sor.. Social Worker. Edward McNealy 68 Andy McSwain Debbie Meggett Sherrie Meggett Robin: Virgo: nursing, sewing, photography, music. Slim. J. Montgomery Robin Mitchell 69 Carolyn Moore Jeanette Moore Rocklyn: Libra: Andre, Andrea: Honey-Buns: Marlene: singing, dancing, teaching, bi-ble classes, National Honor Society, SWAS Newsletter, SWAS senior class V.p .cf Chevalier: Capricorn: dancing, colorguard, teaching: Cookie: Anita: softball, girls basketball Marlene Morse Chevalier Moss Sandra Moss Amy Murphy Anita Murphy Maria Ocasio Norman Murphy Norman: yearbook staff Maria: Taurus: Aspira club, Puerto Rican Socialist Party, Sandra: Virgo: FBLA, Explorers post, Zonta club. Debutante club Swichie Poooh: Barbara: Pisces: music, medicine, pep squad. Recorder Ensemble: Patrice: Aires: black poetry, reading, listening to music, teaching emotionally disturbed: 71 Barbara Parker Patrice Patterson Darrel Patton Tyrone Perry % Kent: Pisces; Bowling, Swimming Tyrone:Leo; Photography, Music, Basketball, Women Leslie: Pisces; Engineering; Bowling, Skating, Dancing Kevin: Cancer; To be a successful Actor, Dancing, partying, music, traveling, Reading people 72 Sondra Prater Kevin Pressey Wanda Kay Pridgen Irving Ransome 1 Lorraine Ratliff Veronica Proctor Gene Quarles Wanda: Leo; Twirler Majorette, Pres. Omega Tau Omi cron Sor. Newsletter; Journalist, Mass Media Veronica: Scorpio; Business, Writing Club Irving: Gemini; Electrical Engeneer, Writing Poetry; Bowling Guitar, Table Tennis Lorraine: Leo; Music Foundation, gent Skating, Sewing, Basketball ics, Intelli- Cynthia: Leo; Account; Sewing, Dancing, ; Mechanical Engineer, Music; Golf, Hav- Donald: Taurus, ing A Good Time Skating ic; Golf, Donald Redding Cynthia D. Raysor 73 Kathleen Richardson Jeffery A. Rice John: Leo; Auto Mechanics; Sports Jeffery: Pisces; Mechanical Engineer, College, V.M. Football, Track, Pres. Senior Class, Wrestling Kathleen: Scorpio; Psychology, Lawyer Shirley: Sagittarius; Modeling, Secretary, Men Martha: Cancer; Learning More About Jehovah Micheal: Libra; Social Welfare Shirley M. Ridley Martha Riggins Micheal D. Riley Debra: Cancer; Business Administration; Alph Khi Gamma Sor. Flag Twirling I Deborah: Leo; Journalism, Micheal Clark; ! Tennis, Swimming ■ Pres. Zeta Sigma Tau Sor. Lawrence: Gemimi; Sports; Women, Money 4 Raymond Rogers Kelvin Roche Micheal Robinson Eric Rodriguez Debra Von Rogers Deborah Roland Lawrence Russell Lynette Sanders Debra Sanderson Carmen L. Santiago Ralph Sauls Lynette: Virgo; Youngmen; Basketball Debra: Cancer; Carmen: Taurus; Studying Ralph: Pisces; Architect, Meditation, Fashion Designer Track, Band Evon: Aquarius; G .A.P., Psychology; Track, Pep Squad j Daphne: Cancer; Skating, Sewing, Bowling, Band 6 Evon Scipio Anthony Scott Daphne Scott Robin Scovil Robin Sellers Robin: Capricorn; Gregory; Kickball, Bowling Robin: Aries; Omega Tau Omicron, Socialogy Anthony: Virgo; To Succeed In Life; Football, Track Henry: Taurus; Electrician; Wrestling, Track Josette: Sagittarius; Social Psychology; Gymnastics, Swimming Patricia: Scorpio; Psychiatrist, Dancing, Community Affairs 77 Linda D. Shoulars Josette D. Simmons Patricia Simpson Anthony Sloan Micheal Small Diano Smith Anthony: Pisces: Music Engineering, Women; Sports Curtis: Virgo; Court Stenographer, Parties, Women Diane: Sagittarius; Fashion Designer; Bowling, Modeling Omega Tau Omicron Sor. Erania: Aquarius; Good Mother to My Son, Good Wife To My Fiance; Elementary Teacher Lisa: Sagittarius; Reading, Garrett; Pep Squad, Recorder Ensemble, Bowling, Skating Curtis W. Smith Erania Smith 78 Lisa Smith Yolanda Smith Calvin Starks Kenneth Spann Yolanda: Aquarius; Cheerleaders, V. Pres. Omega Chi Sor., Editor S. Janice Spencer Co-Capt. Kenneth: Taurus; Engineering; Basketball Janice Sagittarius; Saxophone, Piano, Jazz Groups, Band Clementine: Sagittarius; Brothers, School Clementine Starks Karen Staten 5 Emma Steele Alextrae Stokes Yvette: Libra; Keith Willis, Law, Politics; Fashion, Flag Squad S.G.A., Senior Class, Track Emma: Libra; Doctor Alextrae: Aquarius; Being Successful In Whatever I Attempt; Twirling, Modeling Club, Omega Tau Omicron Sor. Linda: Leo; Chemical Engineer, Money; F.B.L.A. Twirling, Modern Dance, Bowling, Zeta Sigma Tau 80 Linda Tabron Tommy Tatum Janie Taylor Llewellyn: Virgo, ladies cars, photography Sharlinda: Aries, medicine, softball, skating Executive Board Sandra: Sagittarius, Bachelor of Science Degree, modeling Lonnell Potts Derrick: Libra, major in math and music, playing piano, organ, track, dancing Fred: Taurus, elctronics communications, ladies, dancing and theatrics Gertrude; Pisces, working money Derrick Thompson Llewellyn Taylor Theodore Taylor Fred Thompson Gertrude Thompson 81 Betty: Aquarius, Wesley Martin, sewing, bike riding, reading, track F.B.L. Kimberly: Leo, Demetria Charlita, Sociology, Social Worker, Alpha Khi Gamma Sorority, Pep Squad, parties, SWAS Newsletter, reporter, Editor Yearbook Staff, making people happy, football Sharon: Virgo, Alpha Khi Gamma Sorority, sewing, parites, Roxanne, Lamar Bro. Alif VJ'I Darryl: wrestling Dwayne: Taurus, basketball, football college Ricky: Wrestling parties 82 Lee Tucker Dwayne Turner Ricky Turner William Utsey William Turner William: Libra; Lawyer; Women, Football, Senior class William: Scorpio; Art, Architect Jack: Wrestling Kim: Capricorn; Registered Nurse Alice: Cancer; Basketball Sabrina: Aquarius; Surgeon, Jacques; Co-capt. Twirlers, Science Club, Student Government Association Jack Van Ellison Kim Van Pelt 83 Antonia Velez Alice Venson Sabrina Walker Sherry Ward Winnie Wallace Tracy Waller Tracy: Aquarius; Engineering, Gymnastics Sherry: Leo; Medical filing A Darren: Virgo; To be myself, Wrestling, dancing, art Lisa: Islam; Nursing; Sewing, Class Representative, Bilalian Student Union I j? - ' ■ , Darren Ware 84 Lisa Ware Renee Ware Mykelle: Taurus; Lawyer, Omega Tau Omicron Sor., Capt. of M.X.S. Twirling Squad, making new friends Cynthia: Scorpio; Nurse, Student Government Association Valery; Cancer; Psychologist; modeling, photography, Al pha Khi Gamma Sor. Sherlyn: Scorpio; Court Stenography; Discos 85 Lance Webber Roy Wellington Karen Wells Derek Wiggins William Wheeler Annette White Annette: Scorpio; Nursing, W.K., Sewing; Pep Squad, Alpha Khi Gamma Sorority Derek: Aquarius; To be successful, ' T Belinda: Sun, Moo Baseball ing B6 Renee Wilcox Barbara Wilkins Belinda Wilkins Barbara: Libra; Gymnastics, Singing, Dancing Bettie: Aquarius; Wesley Martin, Sewing, Bike Riding, Reading; Track F.B.L.A. Curtis: Cancer; Women, Basketball, Football, Track Donna: Pisces; Accountant, Sewing, C .R.; Twirler Co-Capt. Alpha Khi Gamma Sor., Yearbook Staff, Executive Board Co-Chairman Prom Committee Keith: Scorpio; Engineer, Professional Ballplayer; Bowling Baseball, Young Ladies Nina: Gemini; Certified Public Accountant; Tennis, Modern Dance Club, Explorers Cli (520), Modeling :rs Club ing Club Keith Williams Barbara Williams Curtis Williams Bettie J. Williams Donna L. Williams I Y 87 Nina Williams Robin Williams Keith: Leo; Young Ladies; Football, Basketball Xiomara: Aquarius; Health Club, Art club, Band, Track Art Editor Yearbook Staff David: Sun, Moon, Stars; Business Management Larry: Sun, Moon, Stars; My Bilian Queen; Photography Valerie: Aquarius; Mi-cheal E. Johnson; Shabazz Sweetheart 75-76 S.G.A., Modern Dance, Executive Board 88 Larry Woodard Valerie Wooten Tanya Wyatt Alfred L. Young Iris B. Zackery Alfred: Gemini; Cumputer Science; Baseball, Bowling, Basketball Cards Iris: Aquarius; Malachi, Brian, Nursing; Ass. Layout Edi tor Yearbook Staff, Volleyball ' Richard Williams Brenda Williams Herbert Chapman Vivia Wright 89 BEST LOOKING MOST ATHLETIC Martha Riggins, Dwayne Turner Anita Murphy, Jeffery Rice Homeroom MOST CHARMING Alice Vinson, Micheal Riley WITTIEST Shirley Ridley, William Turner MOST SCHOLARLY Sabrlnla Walker, Jeffery Rice MOST POPULAR Evon Scipio, William Utsey MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Cheralier Moss, Dwayne Turner BEST DRESSED Kim Van Pelt, Micheal Riley WITTIEST Valarie Barnes, Keith Baker MOST SCHOLARLY Carolyn Blackman, Keith Barnhill MOST POPULAR Jeanette Brantley, Maurice Taylor MOST CHARMING Robin Bradley, David Hester MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Denise Bodison, Todd Brown MOST ATHLETIC Linda Bracey, Daryl Askew i BEST LOOKING Karen Brewster, Keith Baker V A BEST DRESSED Carolyn Blackman, Keith Barnhill Homeroom 210 93 Homeroom 304 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST ATHLETIC Patricia Mack, Derrick Thompson Sharlenda Taylor, Jose Lago 94 BEST DRESSED Carolyn King, Ronnie Martin MOST POPULAR Patricia Mack, Jesse King BEST LOOKING Anixa Kuilan, Clifford Lewis MOST SCHOLARLY Iris Zackery, Derrick Thompson WITTIEST Sandra Burns, Miguel Mattias BEST LOOKING Sandra Carthan, Brian Horne MOST POPULAR Robin Harris, Rodney Lathan WITTIEST Cassandra Bowens, James Issac MOST ATHLETIC Cynthia Farmer, Ellory Conic MOST CHARMING Melinda Franklin, Eric Laster MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Pamela Holman, Ronald Gibbons BEST DRESSED MOST SCHOLARLY Sheila Burns, Brian Horne July Hill, Rodney Lathan Homeroom 308A 97 98 Homeroom 308B MOST SCHOLARY MOST POPULAR Marlene Morse, Irving Ransome Yolanda Snowball, Kenneth Spann BEST DRESSED MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED WITTIEST Alextrae Stokes, Curtiss Williams Marlene Morse Josette Simmons, Kenneth Spann MOST ATHLETIC BEST LOOKING Sandra Thomas, Keith Williams Alextrae Stokes, Fred Thompson WITTIEST Debra Rogers, Curtis Smith MOST SCHOLARLY Renee Ware, Alfred Young MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Lisa Ware, Henry Shipman BEST DRESSED Lisa Ware, Larry Woodard BEST LOOKIWG Brenda Williams, David Wood MOST ATHLETIC Clementine Starks, Anthony Shipley 100 101 Homeroom 314 BEST LOOKING Vanessa McCoy, Lenard McGill MOST SCHOLARLY Robin Mitchell, Winfield Marx 102 BEST DRESSED Sharon Trawick, Craig Me Clendon MOST POPULAR Vanessa McCoy, Crlag Me Clendon MOST CHARMING Robin Mitchell, Lenard Me Gill MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Priscilla McNeil, Winfield Marx WITTIEST Vanessa Me Coy, Edward Me Nealy MOST ATHLETIC Sharon Trawick, Darryl Tucker 103 _ WITTIEST best dressed most likely to succeed Rocklyn Morgan, Robert Derlos Penny Dennard, Wayne Ford Judith Eason, Kurvan Green MOST POPULAR Cheryl Daise, Kevin Fisher MOST CHARMING Jacqueline Cormier, Robert Derios MOST SCHOLARLY Gail Ford, Marshall Bernard MOST ATHLETIC Cathy Eubanks, Kevin Fisher BEST LOOKING Penny Denard, Wayne Ford Homeroom 315 105 06 Homeroom 317 WITTIEST Angela Britt, Keith Campbell BEST DRESSED Linda Doyle, Phil Hunter MOST CHARMING Audrey Fields, William E. Banks MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Isabelle Baskervllle, Kevin Horton MOST ATHLETIC Celeste Edghill, Herbert Chapman MOST POPULAR Angela Britt, Tom Tatum BEST LOOKING Loretta Broadie, Phil Hunter MOST SCHOLARLY Maria Cabrera, William Ebanks MOST CHARMING Karen Green, Kenneth Freeman MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BEST DRESSED Cynthia Frazier, Ben Hall Deborah Glenn, Emery Hayward BEST LOOKING Sheila Hairston, Emery Hayward MOST POPULAR Yvette Stebbins, William Harper MOST SCHOLARLY Lynette Sanders, Robert Hayes 108 WITTIEST Sheila Hairston, William Harper MOST ATHLETIC Yvette Stebbins, Kenneth Freeman Homeroom 326 10 Homeroom 327 WITTIEST BEST LOOKING Sheryln Watkins, Kenneth Terry Vivian Johnson, Derek Wiggins 10 MOST CHARMING MOST POPULAR MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Helen Ferguson, Tyrone Me Nair Sherlyn Watkins, Keith Willis Winifred Haynes, Derek Wiggins MOST ATHLETIC Patricia West, Keith Willis BEST DRESSED Valerie Dismuke, Derek Wiggins MOST SCHOLARLY Veronica Proctor, Tyrone McNair 112 BEST LOOKING Rocklyn Morgan, Arthur Johnson MOST POPULAR Paulette Johnson, Malcolm Jones MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Tanya Matthews, Carl James MOST SCHOLARLY Tanya Matthews, Wayne Jefferson WITTIEST Joanette Hlnnent, Charles Jackson MOST CHARMING Debra Jones, George Hunter BEST DRESSED Terry Jacobs, Arthur Johnson MOST ATHLETIC Joanette Hlnnent, Malcolm Jones Homeroom 328 11. H 1 PAGE 114 J. HInnant, 2. V. roctor, 3, T. Matthews j, I. Zackery, 5. R. Mit-pell, 6. S. Taylor, 7. L Little, 8. P. Llttle-hn, 9. R. Lathan, 10. j. Kenley, 11. C. Fra-jer, 12. S. Owens, 13. . Sanders, 14. L. Rat-Ff, 15. J. Baker, 16. Eason, 17. K. Green, f. D. Gleen, 19. D. lay, 20. R. Johnson, L. L.Doyle, 22. C. jtler, 23. J. Clarke, . S. Burns, 25. M. enson, 26. J. Home, 27. D. Smith, 28. W. Turner, 29. S. Carlton, 30. D. Rogers, 31. C. Dalse, 32. T. Dougherty, 33. X. Wilson, 34. A. Fields, 35. A. Anderson, 36. N. Barnwell, 37. J. Brantley, 38. T. Jacobs, 39. K. Horne, 40. J. Bryant PAGE 115 1. C. Bowens, 2. V. Wooten, 3. A. Frazier, 4. A. Britt, 5, A. Sloan, 6. C. Santiago, 7. D. Scott, 8. Y. Snowball, 9. J. Breeden, 10. B. Altman, 11. J. Breeden, 12. B. Williams, 13. L. Correa, 14. S. Carthan, 15. C. Eubanks, 16. R. Morgan, 17. C. James, 18. D. Roland, 19. C. McCarthy, 20. H. Math-las, 21. C. King, 22. R. Harris, 23, J. Hill, 24. M. Hills, 25. P. Holmon, 26. B. Horne, 27. B. Jones, 28. D. Hyatte, 29. J. Issac, 30. D. Redding, 31. J. Rice, 32. C. Washington, 33. M. Regglns, 34. R. Ware, 35. V. Washington, 36. K. Richardson, 37. M. Riley, 38. K. Wells, 39. V. Frazier, 40. A. Boyce, 41. R. Harroll, 42. A. White PAGE 116 1. V. Harris, 2. D. Bodl-son, 3. W.Ford, 4. C. Smith, 5. L. lAtoodard, 6. T. Perry, 7. B. Parker, 8, P. Mack, 9. V. Mayo, 10. Y. Leak, 11. j. King, 12. C. 0 Moss, 13. L.Deas, 14. K. John Johnson, 15. C. Williams, 16. D. Williams, 17. R. Brooks, 18. C. Starks, 19. F. Thompson, 20. A. Mace, 21. S. Watkins, 22. C. Freeman, 23. D. Wood, 24. D. La Sure, 25. L. Tab-ron, 26. L. Smith, 27. M. Ocasio, 28. D. Thompson, 29. 30. Y. Williams, 31. J. Cormier, 32. l. Russell, 33. W. Pridgen, 34. P. Patterson, 35. V. Johnson, 36. E. Laster, 37. T. Waller, 38. K. Barnhill, 39. P. Simpson, 40. R. Seoul, 41. K. Spann, 42. E. Sciplo PAGE 117 1. P. Denard, 2. K. Campbell, 3, T. McNair, 4. M. Booker, 5. S. Thomas, 6. B. Williams, 7. R. Sellers, 8. K. Van Pelt, 9. R. Brandley, 10. G. Ford, 11. P. McNeil, 12. M. Warren, 13. A. Young. 14. I. Baskor-vilie, 15., 16. E. Smith, 17. J.Simmons, 18. B. Lomax, 19. D. Sanderson, 20. R. Cristopher, 21. E. Leach, 22. M. Jones, 23. V. Matthews, 24. B. Wilkins, 25. R. Hayes, 26. L. M. Taylor, 27. A. Stokes, 28. S. Smith, 29. D. Outcalt, 30. R. Martin, 31. V. McCoy, 32. C. Blackmon 1i; In Memoriam Without a past there is no future. Tomorrow never comes because it is always today. Only with living and loving memories does time assume a shape. Remember yesterday. Live on for tomorrow. But always strive for inner peace and happiness. Tina Carter Paul Theodore Friedy 1959-1975 Jack Hazelwood 1959-1976 Mrs. Lillie Gaskins Williams Football Team Score Box - 1977 MXS Bulldogs MXS - 7 Orange _ MXS - 27 Barringer • MXS - 26 Central . MXS - 36 West Side MXS - 7 Valley _ MXS - 41 Vailsburg - MXS - 49 East Side - MXS - 2 Clifford Scott _ MXS - 0 Weequahio - Managers: Joyce Bryant, Clementine Starks, Gary Spence, Dave Dix, Andre Logan Ellery Conic David Hester James Cook Kenneth Freeman , Clyde Reynolds, Carl Evans, Otto Floyd George Hunter Craig McClendon Winfield Marx Jeffery Rice Dwayne Turner Keith Willis Vm League, f r ark City IV Football Varsity Basketball Varsity Basketball Team Larry Furlow Kevin Fisher, Captain Arthur Johnson, Captain Craig Williams Malcolm Jones Dwayne Turner Ronnie Felton Micheal Kelly Micheal Booker Dave Stephenson Ivan Smith Darryl Askew Keith Carroll Steve. Provoid Season: 11 and 11 Coach: Autrey Reynolds Gin. asKetball Girl'j Basketball: Pat West-10, captain, Debra Wilkerson-11, Val Barnes-14, Tonya Gibbons-12, Melissa Flowers-5, Sonya Smith-20, Michelle Brandon-23, Mary Maynor-21, Inez Ferguson-3, Anita Murphy-15, Winnie Haynes-22, Ursula Scott-4, Coach-Evelyn Moore, Manager-Vanessa Winston, Asst.-Doris Snellings Season record: 10-5 2nd place-City League 4th in NJSIAA-Sec. II Group IV. 132 CROSS-COUNTRY: Craig Sharpe, Steve Ricket, Kyle Paterson, Larry Thompson, Ronnie Wright, Craig Graham, Harry Edgerton, Ronnie Williams, Denise Brown, Bettie Williams, Debbie Gray, Anthony Wright, Anita Murphy, Patrice McGuan, John Simmons, Willie Wriggins Cross Country Soccer SOCCER TEAM: Victor Hernandez, Zenon Quiles, Joseph Quiles, Jose Moreno, Jos£ Santiago, Raymond Rodriguez, Tyrone Perry, Tyron McNair, Alvin Bruce, Orlandrus Cadley, Calvin Starks, James Hubbard, Wesley Moore, Darrell Patton, Jeffrey Hawes, Manager. Wrestling WRESTLING TEAM 101 - Tracey Brown 108 - William Polk William Conley 115 - Henry Shipman Aubrey Hester 122 - Ricky Turner Harry Hodge Donald Bynum 129 - Garrett Wilkerson 135 - Darryl Tucker Ellory Conic 141 - Jace Bradley 148 - Darren Ware Ron Banks 158 - Dwight Simpkins Moses Bradley 170 - David Hester Luther Gibbs 188 - Van Ellison Tracey Grant Heavyweight - Michael Corprew • - Alternates Golf GOLF TEAM David McCombs Kenneth Harris Donnie Rooks Erwin Chandler Terry Clark Ronnie Martin Van Ellison Johnny Swain FENCING TEAM Terry Bolden Keith Brown Ervin Chandler Curtis Coxson Ann Frazier Elijah Gibbs Carl James Steve Johnson Anthony King Arthur Lomax Donnie Rooks Andrea Shorter Fencing Bowling Swimming VARSITY BOWLING TEAM Albert Boyce Larry Brantley James Ellis Craig McClendon Steve Minater Irving Ransome Billy Steele Keith Williams Kekvin Williams Raymond Williams Advisor-James F. Murray SWIM TEAM Tony Melvin, Captain (Silver Medal 100 yd. Breaststroke) Carl Wright, CoCaptain (Silver Medal 100 yd Backstroke) Antoinette Singleton Vel Sneed Frank Rodriguez Varsity Baseball Derek L. Wiggins Ronnie Felton David Stevenson Robert Hayes Robert Howard Kenneth Spann Gregory Harris Jose Santiago Keith Williams Albert Boyce Henry Washington Marvin Morgan James Hubbard Anthony King Varsity Softball Kathy Barnes Robin McBride, Co-Captain Valerie Barnes, Captain Doreen Best Joyce Best Yvonne Brewster Loretta Broad ie Linda Bracey Mel issa Flowers Karen Holland Juanita Jordan Meryl McDuffie Tanya Matthews Anita Murphy Catherine Northern Tracy Raynor Ursula Scott Josette Simmons Shari inda Taylor Coaches: V. Hammond A. Williams JV Baseball Optimist 1977 OPTIMIST Editorial Board Celeste Edghill Audrey Fields Sheila Hairston Robin Harris Vera Harris Anita Murphy Tyrone Perry Maurice Taylor Kym Trapp Derek Wiggins Larry Woodard Iris Zachery EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Cassandra Bowens Evon Scipio Donna Williams Paulette Johnson ADVISORS Mrs. Beth Poliak Mr. Robert Davis 143 Band Front Flag Twirlers: Captain-Nancy Barnwell, Co-Capt's Yvette Stebbins, Seniors-Debra Rodgers, Betty Tolbert, Sheila Haiston. 144 Betty Tolbert, Co-Captain Yvette Stebbins, Co-Captain Nancy Barnwell, Captain 14$ Sheila Hairston Charlene Cutler Cheerleaders 147 Cheerleaders: Captain-Karen Brewster, Co-Capt's Yolanda Snowball, and Celeste Edgehill. Seniors-Cynthia Farmer, Robin Harris, Sharon Trawick, Loretta Broadie. Twirlers Twirlers: Captain-Mykelle Warren, Co-Capt's-Donna Williams and Sabrina Walker, Seniors-Alextra Stokes, Wanda Pridgen-Majorette, Carolyn Blackman, Jeanette Brantley, Linda Tabron, Valerie Mayo, Sheila Bums. ■p Squad: Captain-Tina Carter, Co-Capt's  ra Harris and Judy Hill. Seniors-Kym Trapp, inette White, Lisa Smith, Cynthia Raysor,  rverly McCummings, Jan Breeden, Evon :ipio, Saundra Thomas, Cassandra Bowens. Pep Squad lO 151 Senior Class Executive Board Senior Class Officers Jeffery Rice, President Vera Harris, Vice President Valerie Wooten, Recording Secretary Loretta Broadie, Corresponding Secretary Maurice Taylor, Financial Secretary Leslie Peters, Treasurer Student Government Association 155 Office Aides Junior Class Officers 56 Library Aides Literary Magazine 157 Aspira Aspira Members: Carmen Perez, Evelyn Ledee, Carmen, Jeanette Rivera, Gladys Santiaqo, Iris Rios, Madeline Rivera, Aldre Garcia, Maricsa Burgos, Janie Ortiz, Noemie Crespo, Maria Ocasio, counselor-Mercedes Rodriguez, advisor-Mrs. L. C. Flores P.A.N.C. P.A.N.C. (Positive Alternatives Now—Council) Roster: Advisor-Mrs. K. Witcher, President-Angela Williams, Vice-President-Gloria Lane, Secretary Patricia Hunter, Treasurer-Alease Chambers, Editor- Out Pride Newsletter-Roy Wellington, Linda Vann, Carmen Wilsher, Ayesha Diggs, Debra Larkins, Brinson R. Howard, Phil Hunter, Cliff Lewis. Bilalian Student Union Bilalian StudentsUnion Roster: Wali Moses-Chairman, Aleasea Hargrove-Sec. Treasurer, Maurice Logan-Chairman (Vice), Phil Hunter-Public Relations Chairman, Abdullah A. Fardow-Activities Co-Chairman, Karen Staten-Activities Co-Chairman, Lorraine Moore-Cafeteria Committee, Stephen Shba Pray-Clean up Committee. Members-Cliff Lewis, William Jones, Eloise Fanner, Katrina Diggs, Khalif, Beatrice Houghbooks, Linda King, Donna Johnson, Belinda Crank, Natalie Moore, Cheryl Holland, Michael Wallace. 159 National Honor Society SWAS Newsletter S.W.A.S. Newspaper Newslc Cassandra Bowens, Russell Brooks, Sheila Burns, Cynthl Christian, El lory Conic, Jam Ellis, Vera Harris, Robbin Ha Pamela Holman, Brian K. He Heather Hyattc, Brenda Jone Valerie Mayo, Marlene Mors Saundra Owens, Wanda Pridg Donald Redding, Debra Rola Josette Simmons, Yolanda S ball, Linda Tabron, Fred Th son, Kim Trapp, Mykcllc W ren, Keith Williams, Advisor-Gloria Sheldon 5 issues published yearly. St dents jobs include laying ou reporting and taking picture Recorder Staff: Robin Harris, Haskell Shumate, Jacques Josephs, Albert Willis, Ronee Wilcox, Patrice Patterson, Van Ellison, Nerissa Daniels. Advisor-Ms. King Recorder Science Club SWAS Recorde Group Cris Bermudez Monica Blue Henri Eason James Ellis Renee Ellison Sam Hall Judy Hill Dan Holman James Isaac Rodney Lathan Galaine Lewis Robin Mitchell Barbara Parker Donald Redding Toni Singleton Anthony Sloan Lisa Smith Sonja Taylor Curtis Williams DeNiece Williams H. Candy Williams Derek Younge F.B.L.A. Carol Ballard Dorothea Bowen Linda Brown Natalie Conaway Glendora Crudup Elaine Daniels Judith Eason Debra Faison Debra Gray Orlandus Hadley Portia Inman Patricia Lowe Kim Mitchell Sandra Owens Lou Ann Person Mary Platts Cheryl Richardson Debra Rogers Curtis Smith Linda Tabron Renee Wilcox Bettie Williams Carolyn Williams Ronald Williams Vern Fitzgerald, President f 2 Alarm Club Senior Class Advisors All the words in the world could not recount all that you have done for us, the Class of 1977. For your time, energy, hard work, encouragement, and devotion, we say a heartfelt Thank You. The Class of 1977 MS. CRUTCHFIELD 165 Last Will And Testament To the Class of 1978 we, the Class of 1977, leave: The Leadership of Rodney Lathan The Trustworthiness of Brian Home The Minutes of Judy Hill The Composure of Marlene Morse The Confidence of Dawn Hyatte The Wardrobe of Sheila Bums The Wittiness of Josette Simmons The Togetherness of Brigitte Altman The Laugh of Sandy Carthon The Jokes of Valerie Washington The Intelligence of Ervin Chandler The Determination of Donald Redding The Concern of Mykelle Warren The Complaints of Wanda Pridgen The Simpleness of Fred Thomas The Capers of Dabney Lee The Tranquillity of Nina Williams The Smile of Melinda Franklin The Grin of Saundra Thomas To Jeffery Rice we leave a presidency that is rightfully his. To Vera Harris we leave a black mind and an ocean to drown your inflated ego. To Valerie Wooten we leave rules on how to be a secretary. To Maurice Taylor we leave someone to get over on for real and a car worth bragging about. To Loretta Broadie we leave tips on growing up. To Dwayne Turner we leave Karen Brewster (and this time don't blow it), and a new sweater-that rust one has had it. To Robin Bradley we leave clothes even Mary Maynor won't wear. To Robin Harris we leave a pair of straight legs. To Belinda Wilkins we leave a muzzle and a keep quiet sign to be worn always. To Shariinda Taylor we leave a forest she can qraze in. To Mary Maynor we leave an accident that will explain her looks this year. To Donna Williams we leave a high pitched voice and a true birth certificate To Jeanette Brantley we leave cover girl picture on Ugly Girl Magazine. To Malcolm Jones we leave the agony of defeat and a real woman. To Valerie Mayo we leave loyal friends. To Cynthina Farmer we leave someone whose business she doesn't know. To Yvette Stebbms we leave Ultra Bleach and Glow Skin Cream. To Darren Ware we leave a boxing match with Muhammed Al To Kenny Spann we leave Superman of The Year Award. To Fred Thompson we leave tips on how to be a lover and a one way ticket back to earth. To Rodney Lathan we leave two good front teeth. To Kenny Freeman we leave a bath. To Ricky Turner we leave dance lessons. To Karen Brewster we leave a cheering squad where she can be captain and a voice. To Cassandra Bowens we leave a mood for everyday of the week. To Angie Mace we leave Grease Relief. To Sheila Burns we leave a Love Life. To Lcomard McGill we leave some taste in choosing women. To Curtiss Smith we leave a Gay Ball. To Valerie Barnes we leave a dress. To Betty Williams we leave first place in a beauty contest. To Jonette Hinnant we leave 1001 ways to look good. ml To Norman Murphy we leave under cover boo of the year. To Alextrae Stokes we leave a consistent attitude that everybody can deal with, and a mind of her own. To Ellory Conic we leave a story that everyone will believe. To James Ellis we leave all the Junior girls and a few sophomores. To Mykelle Warren we leave a permanent beautician. To Wanda Pridgen we leave contact lenses and Clearisill. To Rookie we leave the Kunta Kinte Look-a-Like Award. To Kevin Fisher we leave a starting position on the MXS basketball team. To Valery Washington we leave a boyfriend of her own or Dwayne Turner. To Carolyn Blackman we leave pants you can breathe in and some real friends. To Debra Rogers we leave fruitloops to follow your nose. To Judy Hill we leave a plaque that says, Your'e only as smart as you think you are , and that's not too smart. To Karen Barnhill we leave a ladder so that she can come down to earth. To Celeste Edgehill we leave a bra with chain support. To Keith Willis we leave a dedicated woman. To Emma Steele we leave Goof-of-The Year Award. To Vivian Johnson we leave you some track shoes to catch up to Keith. To Debra Glenn wc leave a personality. To Lisa Ware we leave everybody's business. To Helen Ferguson wc leave a smaller chest. To Annette White we leave a scale that shows she weighs over 100. To Mr. Finch we leave a team that will win the big one. To Mr. Reynolds we leave a winning season and new coaching techniques. To Cheerleaders-Spirit, pride and one and only captain To the Pep Squad-An Advisor Twirlers-Batons that will stay in your hands Flag Squad-Maturity To Winfield Marx we leave 110 keys to unlock Cynthia's grip. To Snowball and Josette we leave a good joke to tell everybody. To Sheila Hairston we leave a 100 dollar gift certificate to Barn's and not Woolworths, and a fireproof locker. To Miss Goode-A husband with lens thats thicker than yours To Miss Little-A quiet sign for yourself V fresting Team-Strength Lynette Sandera-A new collection of clothes Darrel Askew-A Bull Dog Sprit Mr. Reynolds-A winning season and a team that won't quit Mrs. Crutchfield-Make-up that will stay on her face Mrs. M. Williams-An understanding Attitude Mr. Charles-A gift Certificate to Pierre Cardin Mr. Curtis-Loose Fitting pants To the Moslem brothers and sisters we leave you a reservation for a seat in the Temple. Miss Hazelwood-A silent intercom. Mr. Driggins-A special hall pass Mr. Farber-West Side Mr. Young-An easy delivery Mrs. Sheldon-A body to go with your hair To Darrin Ware we leave you a can of Right Guard and some business of your own Sandra Owons-we leave you tips on how to be a mother To Kim Trapp we leave you Rodney Lathan To Sophomore class of 78 ability to leam and a sense of awarness To Junior Class Of 78 gangster city It :LASS SONG: So Hard to Say Good-bye to Yesterday LASS COLORS: Beige and Brown 1LASS FLOWERS: Yellow and White Roses ILASS THEME: Yesterday's Dreams Are Tomorrow's Realities )FFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1977: resident Jeffery Rice 'ice President Vera Harris tecording Secretary lorresponding Secretary reasurer inaneial Secretary Valerie Wooten Loretta Broad ie Leslie Peters Maurice Taylor THEP as the Class of Seventy-Seven _TH' s Brenda Jones ARNES' as James Ellis COMPE .. as Kennie Johnson LATE as Robin Williams ACTIVE as Saundra Thomas SMART as Judy Hill SLOW as Linda Tabron OBSTREPEROUS as Anthony Sloan FRIENDLY as Melinda Franklin SENSELESS as Emma Steele ENERGETIC as Brian Home VERACIOUS as Dawn Hyatte EBONY as Cassandra Bowens NEAT as Valery Washington TINY as Yolanda Snowball YOUTHFUL as Pam Holman SWEET as Debbie Roland ESTABLISHED as Eric Laster VIGILANT as Alextrae Stokes ECONOMICAL as Xiomara Wilson NICE as Nina Williams - SINCERE AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1977 WITH LOVE THE HONORABLE SHARPE JAMES COUNCILMAN SOUTH WARD AN ALUMNUS CLASS OF 1954 OMEGA TAU OMICRON SORORITY Omega Tau Omicron Sorority Congratulates their graduating sisters Class of 1977, Wanda Pridgen-President, Mykelle Warren-Vice President, Sheila Burns-Business Manager, Carolyn Blackmon-Asst. Business Manaqer, Robin Sellers-Asst. Treasurer,Dean of Pledges-Harriet Mathis Sisters: Juanita Baker, Jeanette Brantley, Penny Dennard. Cathy Eubanks, Kim VanPelt, Diane Smith, Alextrae Stokes, Belinda Wilkins, Valerie Wooten ALPHA KHI GAMMA SORORITY Congratulations To The Graduating Seniors Of 1977 - Robin Harris-President, Donna Williams-Vice-President, Vera Harris-Secretary, Annette White-Asst. Secretary, Brigitte Altman-Treasurer, Debra Rogers-Sgt. At Arms, Cassandra Bowens-Dean of Pledges, Desi Bush-Business Manager. Sisters: Michelle Denson, Sharon Trawick, Patricia Mack, Valery Washington, Michelle Hills, Linda McDaniel, Kym Trapp CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATING CLASS OF 1977 HENRY MARTINEZ COUNCILMAN, EAST WARD MY BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1977 DONALD TUCKER COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE BEST OF LUCK TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF MALCOLM X SHABAZZ, CLASS OF 1977 EARL HARRIS PRESIDENT NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL JOYCE CARTER Congratulations To 1 Yvette Stebbins From 1 COUNCILMAN JESSE L. 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