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

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1984 volume:

TAL3LT Of A CONTENTS SHATAZZ TU I 2 SCHOOL 1 St) JOHNSON S 4 TNIT if] NT WATT NOW J CZ1CS 'oduction yalty Section nior Homerooms cuity and Staff nior Section ademic Section jbs and Organizations orts and Activities osters and Ads TITLE PAGE 1 CPTMMIST optimist (cp ta mist), 1. a person with the tendency tc leek cn the mere positive side of happenines or possibilities. 2. one who believes that seed ultimately predominates over evil in the world. 3. a person who holds the belief that goodness pervades reality. 4. one who believes that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds, ff optimiste. See OPTIMUM. - 1ST] 2 OPTMST CANDIDS 3 M§. IY 41IIM (UJ MHl iH Ms. Rosalind Carmichael, homeroom teacher of room 227. has been the force behind many of our senior activities. Whenever there was a senior function. Ms. Carmichael was always wiling to help in any way possible. She donated her time and energy for the senior cause. Ms. Carmichael took total responsibility for the Royal Showcase of Beauty and talent (the contest for choosing class queens). She has also, this year, taken on the responsibility of the Recorder, the school newspaper Most important, she has for the past 13 years, taken full responsibility for presenting the juniors and seniors with a show put on by Charles Stewart and Good News Ms. Carmichael was the class advisor in 1979. so she really knows the importance of faculty cooperation and participation with the senior class. She has given us her all in our four years here at Malcolm X Shabazz and we greatly appreciate it. Because she has given so much of herself to us, we take this time to dedicate the 1984 OPTIMIST to Ms Rosalind Carmichael. CONFLICT Here we sand infants overblown. poised between two civilizations. findsng the balance irksome. itching for something to happen. to tip us one way or the other. groptng in the dark for a helping hand and finding none I'm tired. O my God. I'm tired. I'm tired of hanging in the middle way — but where can I go? MABEL SEGUN 4 DEDICATION MS. EKMa4 LCWE On© of the most important parts of a yearbook is the dedication. It is given to a teacher who is more to us than just an instructor. This person is one who really cares about teaching, and yet is also a friend to the students. With this in mind the Senior Class is proud to dedicate the 1984 Optimist to Ms Erma Lowe, as an expression of gratitude for oil of her support and guidance. Ms Lowe graduated from Wiiam Patterson College with a Bachelor's degree in Education and later received a Master in Administration Supervision. She presently resides in East Orange. New Jersey. Ms Lowe teaches Geometry. Computer Math and Trigonometry. She is a teacher who is looking for comprehension from her students. Ms. Lowe goes beyond the call of duty to help a student She is active in the school and the community. Ms Lowe has been at Malcolm X Shabazz (South Side) since 1965. MIDWAY I've come the far to freedom and I won't turn bock I'm ctmbtng to the highway from my old dirt track I'm coming and I'm going And I’m stretching and I'm growing You've bled me and you've starved me but l‘ve sti grown strong You've lashed me and you've tried me. and you've everyttvng but freed me But in tme you'l know you need me and it won’t be long I've seen the daylight breaking high above the bough I've found my destnation and I've made my vow So whether you abhor me or decide me or ignore me. fAghty mountans loom before me and I won't stop now. Naomi Long Madgett 5 SilOSIAQV SSVIO 9 (MNOWWV 4114 H i VH JuTJMidV ff 73 r ci A class advisor's job is to organize events ana fund raisers to help raise money to pay the debts of the senior class A class advisor is not required to care for and stay up all hours of the night to discuss problems unrelated to the senior class. Valerie Hammond and Margaret Robinson performed as class advisors above and beyond the call of duty. It is with great appreciation that we say thanks for the smiles that you gave in happy times and the tears that you shed in times of despair. We are deeply and forever indebted to them for the guidance they gave us through our junior and senior years and for the guidance that we are sure they will continue to give in all the years to come. It is the general consensus that lifelong friends are made between students while attending high school. It is the senior class consensus that lifelong friends have been made between each and every senior and our class advisors. To Vaiene Hammond and Margaret (Cookie) Robinson, we love you and we thank God for being blessed with your assistance and belief in our each and every endeavor. Crystal Warmack Editor-in-Chief LOVE O night cold without your nearness. O night so lonely far from you. Where are you. love? In vain My heart seeks after you in this great desert of solitude My body trembles And I'm afraid tonight. Afraid to never see you more In tNs night cold Without you near Forever you're within me. Elolonge Epanya Yondo CLASS ADVISORS 7 Mrs. Betty Prezzy Bryant, a home economics teacher at Malcolm X Shabazz. has taken on the responsibility of being yearbook advisor. Since having come to us. she has become known to be a person of great persistence, as well as one who dedicates much of her time and energy to the student body — academically and socially Although she is a neophyte as a yearbook advisor, she is giving considerable time to developing the 1984 Optimist into a yearbook in which we can have pride. This involves staff meetings several days after school as well as lunch periods, meeting at the school on vacation or weekends to prepare to meet deadlines, and also conferring with editors at night by phone Luckily for the senior class. Mrs. Bryant has the persistence and determination not to be associated with failure . Therefore, we. the 1984 OPTIMIST Staff, are very pleased to be a part of the production of a yearbook that we can treasure and be proud of in the years to come Anthony Tucker Assistant Editor-in-Chief 8 YEARBOOK ADVISOR CPTIMIST STAFF ED4TOWNCHCF CRYSTAL WARMACK Fimr ’% MESSAGE In our preparation of the yearbook, we always kept in mind the dying spirit of the bulldog. With this in mind we attempted to include things that in previous years had been overlooked, such as definition of an Optimist, and a tribute to Malcolm X We also kept in mind that we were a part of a whole and becase of this fact we knew that we must produce a yearbook that would be appreciated by the senior class as a whole Patience was not one of our greatest virtues. We fought a great deal of the time and tried to compromise the rest. There were deadlines to meet which made people on edge and very irritable Through all the discomforts of working under constant supervision, the “1984 Optimist Yearbook Staff managed to pull through and deliver the best yearbook possible We. the 1984 Optimist Staff take pride in our finished product and we hope the Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 is just as pleased with it. Crystal Warmack Editor-irvChief ASSISTANT ETTTGT'S MESSAGE Graduates of 1984. prosperity is a goal you should have You have just completed a task of honors A ckpioma is worth gold, only if you can develop from it. The Class of 1984 has made achievements unknown to many people You wi become aware of your fame later in life, because it comes with maturity The time has arisen for you to lead society and not be led by society. For too long, minorities have been under - estimated of thee knowledge and capacities Sr ce w© are leoders of the future, we are able to open doors for other people Anthony Tucker Assistant Editor-irvChief ASSISTANT ECXTOR CH F ANTHONY TUCKER OPTIMIST STAFF 9 CPTIMIST STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR TANYA BROWN COPY EDITOR CONNE DURHAM LAYOUT EDITOR DENEEN MARSHALL ART EDITOR HERNANDEZ THOMAS TYPWG EDITOR LYNN GRADY Ak .Ti PROOFREADER JOYCE SMITH 10 OPTIMIST STAFF OPTIMIST STAFF ARTISTS Keith Stubbs. Hernandez Thomas and Alvin Washng ton WRITERS Conr� e Durham. Iris Alson, Crystal War mack. Joyci Smith, lorai Bennett and Snehene Thomas LA r€LT STAFF Venaa Howard. LaVonne Furtough. Tayesho Good win. Setna Roms. Deneen Marshal (stondmg) Shawanna Smith. Verna Marqultta Smalwood anc Suzette McFarland OPTIMIST STAFF 11 CFFIMIST STAFF Mrs Bryant confers with staff editors. Keith Stubbs puts extra finishes on artwork TypM$T§ .ynn Grady. Dewee Mock. Lyroette Sanders and Joyce Smith Suzette McFarland helps Desiree Mack with wording of ods Deneen Marshal assets Setna Rains with layout design AN AETIST t T Hernandez Thomas has been drawing since he was 10 years old. Although he has never attended an art school to receive formal training, he has built his artistic skills by practicing daily. At Malcolm X Shabazz. Heranandez is known for his artistic abilities and has eagerly shared his talent when called upon by the Class of 1984. He has studied Graphics Arts. Drafting and Fine Arts, and has received numerous certificates and awards for his talent and skills. Hernandez is the art editor for the Optimist Staff. He designed our yearbook cover, our class t-shirt and has sketched several drawings in our yearbook. After graduation, he plans to attend Cleveland Institute of Art in Cleveland. Ohio. To show the sincere gratitude and appreciation felt by the Class of 1984. we. the Optimist Staff, set aside this page as a tribute to HERNANDEZ THOMAS. Hernandez models the t-shrt he des� gned Hernandez at work in Graphic Arts class The artist deploys a plaque he mode for fraternity memoer at one of the nearby colleges HERNANDEZ THOMAS 13 MALCCLM X 1925-19C5 14 MALCOLM X Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19. 1925 in Omaha. Nebraska At an early age. Malcolm moved to Lansing. Michigan with his parents, both of whom were tragically lost to him in childhood. His father was run over by a street car and his mother was committed to a mental institution. Leaving school after the eighth grade. Malcolm made his way to New York. He began selling and using drugs, turned to burglary and was sentenced to prison in Massachusetts for 10 years in 1946. While in prison he adopted the beliefs of the Block Muslims, a religious movement which believed in the separation of the races. During his incarceration, he re-educated himself by copying and studying a page of the dictionary each day. until he had gone through the entire dictionary After his release from prison in 1952. Malcolm X became a leading spokesman for the Black Muslims. In 1964. following a disagreement with Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Black Muslims. Malcolm formed a rival group, the Organization of Afro-Amencan Unity (OAAU). Malcolm X had a profound influence on both blacks and whites, and was considered to be one of the most fiery and controversial blacks of the 20th century. Many blacks felt that he was a man of the people, experienced in the ways of the streets rather than the pulpit or college campus, which traditionally have provided the preponderance of black leaders Many young whites responded to Malcolm's blunt, colorful language and unwillingness to retreat in the foce of hostility. Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City on February 21. 1965. Three men. including two Black Muslims, were sentenced to life in prison for his murder Although he was killed before the OAAU was firmly established, his followers interpreted his death as a sacrifice for the black revolution and he quickly became a martyr of that movement. He was buried as El Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, the name he hod taken in 1964 after making h«s holy pilgrimage to Mecca. H I MALCCLM Oh beautiful, black martyr Cut down by guns hold in black hands. You and they, proclaiming the worth of being black. But they, somehow deaf to tones of truth Issuing from your golden black throat. Feared for their song of hate And in jealousy borne tor your mingled melodies Of brotherhood, black brotherhood And strength, violent if need be With pride of real negritude. Cut you down Were you to be the leader Of a new flock from the dark skinned nation. The mastermnd of preasioned fight Long grounded by fledgkngs Groveling in shadows of white fathers? You were the brmant embodiment Of elusive manhood. Those who are less Negate your death and fat to acknowledge Righteousness felt of your logic Oh beautiful, black martyr Cut down by black hands. Held down by fttle white rands. Send back your song to a centixy wrong Yet seeking one of your golden throat Your growing notes of truth. Joyce Whitsitt Lawrence (Molatko Wongota) MALCOLM X 15 -__________ 0i� t I 18 SCHOOL QUEENS 3NIH3J3W3U SS1W HO. HISS CALENDAR The Calendar Contest was a contest in which everyone ir • senior class hod a chance to participate A student would pick a month that they would l e to represent, then r • . nod to se« more raffle tickets than any other person who was running for that specified month. In addition to winr ■ ; ’nat month, the male and female who sold the mos tickets overall was selected as Mr. ond Miss Calendar. Anthony Tucker and Verna Marquitta Smallwood were the oral winners. They were the most hard working of the senior class. This contest was also the most successful fund r : • • of the Senior class. ANTHONY TIC TOT S ETNA HATCHETT A SMALL UCCC ♦«. 4 V MISS JANUARY Andrea Alford - Keith Stubbs FEBRUARY Crystal Warmack - Keith Way MARCH Kim Macklin - Jerome Hardy MI . AND JULY Shelley Scudder - Tyrone Foster AUGUST Natalie Hayes - Darryl Roberts SEPTEMBER Donyea Harris - Russell Pickett OCTOBER Connie Durham - Rahjan Lowe NOVEMBER Lynn Grady - Namon Brown DECEMBER Michelle Davis - Andre Gunn 23 SIJPEELAf VIV The seniors have selected a few of their classmates as senior superlatives. The choice was difficult and was not unanimous, but these students are representative of the class as a whole. Most Popular Best Dressed Lavonne Furiow and Namon Brown Darlene Mke and Ronald Sweet 24 SUPERLATIVES Most Ukely to succeed Sheriene Thomas and AMn Woshngton Most Athletic fAnel Bacon and Lorenzo White Best Looking Shar'ron Shipley and Clinton Vonderhorst Best AH Around Deskee Mack and George Mayes Most Quiet Benjamin Taylor. Kimberly Mock In and Eric Jakes Most Talkative Lynn Grody and Charles Fletcher SUPERLATIVES 25 Cf fMf nWCSLEE No. this is not a camera malfunction!!!! The class of 1984 is proud to present our six sets of twins Cheryl and She Alston Terrence and Clarence Wlrerson 26 TWINS July 11. 1966 Wanda and Wendy McNer Mcheie and Mtchel Cook July 7. 196 Cassandra and Ctnton Vanderhorst October 4. 1% Loft to right - 1st-row - Cyntn c H rton. Moron Kokand. Bernodetta Mchoas Rita Richardson -asanna Groono. Usa N'cnoa-Deanna Green© 2nd row ••Dharne Stee© Marie Randal. Darc a Eoernordt. RcOn Davis, .ahnetta Johnson. An c ne . Caros. Maretta Manley Mosea Demarz-no 3rd row - Lora Bennett. Sneka Singleton, Wency McNel. Kerth Stubbs, Worx McNei. Michele Whit©. 4m row - Darryl Rooerts. Leonard Jeftries. Ernes Stover. Tyson Me Colon 1st row - Tracey B xr Maiy Martin. Tonya Brown. Cephas Bacon. Angela Dortch. Matey Bynum. Tayesho Goodwn, Vomc Ba oman. Melanie Cuthoerscn 2nd row - Mcheie Cook. Cornel Wafcer. Katherine Ford. Renee Dan els. Alton Hants, v cross] Dicks Setnda Richardso ' Sei-na Rons 3rd row - Beneda Dickerson. Chores Murphy. Rita Alston. Pamela Canocv Srcrl Bodwn Catherine Greo' ' ey Flowers 4th row - Namon Brown. Nathaniel Lotto. Keivn Tucke . Waiter Boston Mrcne Cook Darren Wrvow. John Dorer. HOMEROOMS 27 ■ Of to right . ist - row - Lynn Grody. Andrea Artcrd Lynetfe Dnake. 2nd row - Golye Gosaway. Maiossa Clark. Sho-'cn Snpiey. Anthony Hammona Cassandra Vanderhors’ LaVonne Foriow Cheryle Green 3rd row - Cheryl Hnton Jacqueline .oeks S'ephanie W $on. Samomha Meade. Evelyn Bndgeforth. Hope Gordon, Clnton Vanderhorst. Terry VcKoy Dens P tts. Mr Ashley (homeroom toacner) 4th row - Cotton Johnson, Jerome Hardy, Steven Lewis. Darren Ffc tt. Jeffe'y Vadison .eft ocorson. Mekssa McKenco inda Jones. Anthony Johnson. BooCxe VcDuftie «tt to right - 1st row - Momus Wifcams. Loo Jackson Rocer Hayes Carmen Saigado, Crystal Warmack 2nd row - Pat-co E-e'Oge. Cyntha Scott. Tom ‘ lies, Dopnne Wallace. .ose Saigaoo. Diana Santogo. Daphne Woods 3rd row Rooe'cir 'ucker. Renord Hams. Mo Pn ps. Ezet Lester Ceanc Var ett. Done Ramey. Suzette McFarland. Ms Carmichael (homeroom teacher) 4th row - Kevn wolker, Dorsey Woods. Gregory Vaione. Kerwin Whitney. Anthony Stewa't Anthony Vtcnei. Vnaent Jockson Lett to right - 1st - row - Suzette Patton. Par-eta Lee. SneroncJO Flowers. Bartxxa Burrows. Leory Blakely. Loda Fu� er Evetre Jackson. 2nd - row - Jawna Pott. Amanda Erwin. Toywana Flakes. Ouanty Dickerson. Tyrone Barnette. Phyks Frost. Fredrc. Brooks. Darnel Wheat 3rd - row - Conne Durham. Dosdoda Rodnque2. Jennefce Provoo. Jerome Ckyv. Boianoa Dav-s Jomto Forties. Darnel Littles. Dennrs B ups Sono Doz Ahm Waspmgton Lett to right - 1st - row - Desxee E Mock. r?ena Perry. Lashanaa MSer. Doneo Hams. John Bateman. Deneen Marshas Tonya Martn. Vera Montgomery. Posayin Dancey 2nd - row - Cassandra Krksey. Vema Smaiwood. Kmberiy Mockkn Karer Pittman. Shcwon Piurrmer Lesfce Pearson, Po 'eta Tankstey. Leah Wteon 3rd row - Amda Thomas. Pamela Learners. Boon Maddox. April Alexander. Anrta Ot e. Chery Mies. Dartene Mke. Jewel Proctor. Mr Snoser 4th row - Booert Carpenter Clarence Coots Anthony Bowen. Kevn Eafcex. Eiwood Mercer. Lesfce MayevOntor anaenJ — .... .......................... Loft to right . is’ - row Ardrec Clark Daphne Odom. Deborah W«omson. Vona Austin. Angela Torrueta. Ronoa Sweet. Linda Mke. Sand'a Barber. Yotonaa Mendez. Mar'ene Bryan. 2nd row • Lizonne Fields. Edna Lampkn. Atthea Upsey ' one Foster. Tony Peques. Jawana Hornes. Delores 'homos. Sheley Scudder. Dawn Roberts. Toni Davis. 3rd row 'orrcnco Wirerson, Lorenzo Komegay, Cassandra Dunba Patricia Shelton. Ms Bailey 4 th - row - Gory Moore. Clarence Wdrerson. Russet Pickett. Kevn Edwards. Samoa Muhammad. Angel Fuentes. Bon.arnn Taylor. Left to right - 1st - row - Michel io Davis. Theresa Wiggins. Veniza Howard 2nd - row - Sabrena Fields. Tina Wison. Vanessa Hoiand. Shauna Horton. Daphne Seipn, Roslyn Davis. Carmen Rodriquez. Fefccia DeCosta 3rd - row - David Gamble. Cyntha Carter. Mara Logan. Joyce Srrkth. Lenora Cody. Carolyn Hi. Gloria Corgn. Erika James. Ms Davs 4th - row • Regnald Harman. Eric Jakes ‘ arcus Johnson. Mo heal Jackson. Sheldon Cutter. Joseph Rosarion. Deed Johnson. Calvin Blake. Maurice Stokers. Timothy Stewart. Left to right 1st - row - Deka Carney. Sheryl Dunlap. Juanita Murphy, Jasmn Barreto. Kim Bodge forth. Yvonne Bocon. Rodenc Morphy 2nd - row - Ckya Alison. Cifford Pugh. MaryAnn Singletary. Gloria Smith. Tyso Brown. Andree McCloud, iris Aisor Pamrfa Johnson. Waksa Cooper. 3rd - row - Troci Leverage. Sherene Thomas. Jeanette Rivera. Muriel Vfecneie Bocon. Tex Robmson. Trocy James. Luis Avevedo. Rajon Lowe. Mr Kevn Price. Homeroom Teacher 4th - row • Hernandez Thoma Tyrone Manley. Rodolfo Santiago. Lolita Burchette. George Taydr. George Mayes. tAcnoei Turner Left to right 1st - row - Mercedes Rodriduez. Pamela Muhammod. Kimoeriy Alston. Sytvia Ruffin. Lynetto Sanders. Morvqm Po'ts. Sandro Jackson. Suzanne Soez. Kes� - Potts 2nd - row ■ Barbara Rotxnson. Shawonna Smith. Bamy Morris. Stephan Speier. Darlene Mason. Frances Wnght. Theresa Solomon. Marsha Scott, 3rd • row - Sherne Thompson. Steve nomptor Chr.s McFarland. Jeannette 'nomas. Jesus Rodnguez 4th - row Apert Porter. Andrew Jones. Grank wrvte. John W ams Na’han Mxon. Wtxjr Nesmth. Anthony Tucker Left to right 1st row - Rchord mgr am. Rodney Boxtey. Ms Gienson 2nd row - Coyatono Vargas, fsfccote Tuddtes. Try one Jackson. Thomas Gray. Denetria Cooper 3rd row - James Richardson. Kevin Holman. Beverly Jackson. Deborah Thomas 4th row - John Bel. Donald W. Dorsett Woods. ‘ •� •� � If I fVOO lfVQU FACULTY STAFF The faculty and staff of Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a dedicated group of educators who make up the heart of our school. The teaching staff members and the department chairpersons are directed by Mr Gordon Mayes, principal. Mrs Catherine F Murphy. Dean of Instruction, and vice principals. Mr Seymour Farber. Mr Irvin Shmurak and Mr. Richard Williams The teachers here spend a great deal of time and effort to broaden our horizons and strengthen our academic standing. The school spirit has rubbed off on our teachers as it has on the student body. About 50% of the teachers are involved as coaches or advisors of clubs FACULTY AND STAFF 33 Four years ago, as the Class of 1984, you roared into Malcolm X Shabazz Higl School in wila confusion. You came wide eyed with outstretched hands, seeking knowledge and understanding. We have watched you shed your adolescent skins and bloom and develop into mature young adults. Many from your numbers have faBen and faded away over these past four years You have met the challenges You have stayed the course and you have finished the race, and for that congratulate you. It is now time to close this chapter of your life. You must no start a new chapter, a new journey I hope we at Malcolm X Shabazz have equipped and prepared you to meet your next challenge Years from now, when you pause and look back on these times, I hope youi memories will be fond ones. I hope you gain an appreciation and understanding for the values we have tried to instill in you. Most of all. I hope you will continue to work hard and strive to better yourselves. I wish you good luck and that you will always be winners. Gordon Mayes. Principal Malcolm X Shabazz High School 34 AFYIISISFBA FIVF STAFF MBS. CA BBBEUYB ME. SBYMCBE B. B. M BEEFY BAEBBE Vice Erincipal ME. IBVIH M. SUM BE A B Vice Ermcmal ME. EICBAEB WILLIAMS ritiniivrsv EDNA BAILEY English BERNARD BAUER Fine Arts Foreign Language JOHN BROVACO Physical Education JACK KORBMAN EVELYN LEWIS HELEN MEANS Social Studies Business Guidance IRVNG MITZMAN Practical Arts HAROLD WHARTON Science 36 DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS In all the things you've worked for and accomplished in the pdst, May you find satisfaction and memories that last. And in the things you hope for and the things you plan to do. May very special happiness be waiting Just for you. MR JOHN L BROVACO After thirty - five years in the Newark Public School System, Mr. John L. Brovoco. Physical Education Department Chairman, is retiring June 25, 1984. Mr. Brovaco was born in Newark, New Jersey. He was educated in the Newark, schools, attending 15th Avenue, Cleveland Junior High and Central High School He matriculated at Panger College of Physical Education. Seton Hall University and Ithoca College Mr. Brovaco is a World War II Veteran of Pacific Campaigns in Guam. I wo Jrna and Kinawa. He was also a worded a Good Conduct Medal in 1942. Of the thirty - five years in the Newark Schools System. Mr Brovaco spent 30 of those years at Malcolm X Shabazz South Side High School. He has coached baseball, track and tennis teams, winning many city, county and state titles He taught Mr. Reynolds. Mr. Finch. Mr. Harrison. Mr. Oxford and Ms. Watson, all of whom are presently teaching at Malcolm X. Mr. Brovaco enjoys playing tennis, collecting and lecturing on antiques, and restoring furniture. He was married for the first time in February 1984, and inherited two adult stepchildren. After retirement, he plans to travel extensively throughout the United States and Canada He also plans to continue playing tennis and golf, become active in Municipal work, and volunteer for worthwhile community causes, hospital and social services. He will permanently have ties and be actively involved with Malcolm X Shabazz High School. We. the Class of 1984. would like to thank you. Mr. John L. Brovaco for your many years of excellent service to our school, and extend our sincere congratulations on your retirement. MR. JOHN L. BROVACO 37 AMBROSE. GEORGE Science ASHLEY. ANTHONY Industrial Arts AYERS. SWRLEY Business BALEY. JACQUELINE Math BARLLARI. ANGELINA Engfcsh BENNETT. LINDA Engfcsh BERRY. DORCIA Title I Reading BLACKSHEAR. WILLA Guidance BORDEN. ANN History BOWE. DENNIS Social Studies BRANT. BETTY Special Education BRIDGES. VERONICA Social Studies 38 FACULTY STAFF BROWN, CARRIE Business BRYANT. BETTY PREZZY Home BULGER. THOMAS Physical Education BURNETT. FRANCENE English CALDWELL. LINDA English CAPASSO, ANTHONY Physical Education CAPECE. GERARD Industrial Art CARMICHAEL, ROSALIND English CERATO. EDWARD Distributive Education COLLAZO. RICHARD Industrial Art COOK, JAMES E. Social Studies COOK, JAMES R. Science FACULTY STAFF 39 CRUTCHFIELD. ELEANOR Guidance DAVID. ANTOINETTE Guidance DAVIS. DONNA English DAVIS. ROBERT Social Studies DAVIS. WANDA Science DAWSON. DELOIS Home Economics DELVECCHIO. CHRISTINE Foreign Language DORER. JOHN Industrial Art DOWDY, MALDINE C. Guidance DUNHAM. DELOIS EngSsh ESTEVEZ. ELVIRA Science EVANS. HARRIETT Mathematic 40 FACULTY . STAFF FENDRICK. MARTIN Guidance FINCH. VINCENT Physical Education FLOYD. OTTO Physical Education FRIESS. WANDA Librarian FUTURONSKY. NAN English GAINS. MALLORY Foreign Language GATLING. DONALD Mathematic GERARDO. PAT Industrial Art GILENSON. LISA Special Education GREENE. BARBARA Title I GREENE. CHARITI Librarian HALEY. PEARL Librarian FACULTY 8c STAFF 41 HAMMOND. VALERIE Horn© Economic HANNAH. WILLI Special Education HARGROVE. ANNE Science HARRIS. IRVIN MuS� C HARRISON. RICHARD Industrial Art HILTON. THELMA Title I HOWARD. GILDA Business JANUARY. JOHN Social Studies JOHNSON. ADELE Business JOHNSON. ALFORD Music JOHNSON, PAUL Art JONES. SYLVIA Home Economics 42 FACUITY STAFF KENDRICK, ANDERSON Special Education KING, CATHERINE English KING, ROBERT Physical Education KIVET, WILLIAM Business KMGHT, ROSA Mathematics LAKES, EQUILLA Mathematics LAYTON, CORNELIA Foreign Language LISSNER. CLARK Physical Education LITTLE. MAGEDNE Librarian LORENZO-ROMAN. CARMEN Bilinauol LOWE, ERMA Mathematic MANSBACH. JACQUELINE Mathematic FACULTY STAFF 43 McKNIGHT-THOMAS. MAE Business Mcknight. Patricia Physical Education MILLER. EVA Business MOORE. JOSEPH English MURRAY. JAMES Physical Education NELSON. PATRICIA Guidance NICHOLAS. DONALD English NOLON. BETTY Business OPRYSK. WALTER Guidance ORMSBY. RAYMOND Art OXFORD. ROCHESTER Science PAEZ. ROMAN Bilingual 44 FACULTY STAFF PARKER. ETHEL Business PLANT. SYLVIA Social Studies POLLAK. BETH English PRICE. KEVIN Industrial Art REYNOLDS. AUTREY Physical CHi i 'ntirtfi RIGGS8EE-BATTLE. ANNiE Home Economics RIHACEK. HOWARD Art RINGER, PAM Speech Therapist RISPO. GERARD Chapter I. Math ROBINSON, MARGARET Mathematic ROYAL. ANNIE Physical Education SALAMA. REFAAT Science FACULTY STAFF 45 SAPORITO. ANDRE English SCOTT, RANDOLPH Science SHAHROKH, MAHMOUD Mathematic SHALLER. RICHARD Mathematic SHERMAN-JONES, ElYSE English STEVENSON, GERALDINE Foreign Language THOMPSON, TEXANNA Science THOMPSON. WILLIAM Industrial Art TOBIN, FRAN Special Education TOWE, PRINCESS English TRIMARCO. PATRICIA Special Education WATERS. MALISSA Horn© Economic 46 FACULTY STAFF WATSON, VANESSA Physical Prti ir ntinn WILLIAMS, ANNETTE Physical Education WITCHER. KATHLEEN Mathematic WOOD. DORIS Music WRIGHT, MARY Mathematic Ms Thurmoo demonstrates mat a teacher's work a never finished At 2 32 p m Mrs Mansboch $t manages to smie FACULTY STAFF 47 JDfrf? DIEM SUBSTITUTES LESLIE SMYTH SPECIAL SEP VICES LEAMOND DOWNING Drug Coordinator 48 FACULTY 8c STAFF ANN DICKEY-KEMP Nurse nellie McCloud Nurse CHARLENE HAIRSTON-HAYES Attendance QUAY WHITLOCK Social Worker ANNIE JONES PUBLIC SCUCCL LA W UNFCPCUMUNT cmcuus THOMAS WARD Senior Officer DOROTHY LEWIS HELEN LABOWITCH HELENA RODGERS JOSEPHNE DADS MARY KARREM FLBERT MITCHELL ADDIE PORTER ELAINE RICH JOHN SHARPLESS ROBERT ROGERS SHAHEED SHABAZZ GARY SPENCE CAFFTFFiA STAFF seated (left to right) Mavis Shipman, Mildred Hawkins. Barbara Douglas. Mary Clark, Annie Armstrong standing Armelia Hanker son (head cook). Helen Moss, Virginia Robbs, Daisy Thompson. Rose Jackson. Viola Wright. Fronces Clayton. Lalen Lang. 50 FACULTY STAFF MS. ERMA LOWE Math Department Chairperson DKCMCTECN Ms. Erma Lowe earned her Bachelors in Math Education at William Patterson College and her Master in Administration Supervision at Monclair State College She came to Malcolm X Shabazz in the fai of 1964 and became one of the best teachers in the Math Department, where she has taught every subject. January 1984, Ms. Lowe was named chairperson of the Math Department following the promotion of Mr. David Swanson, former Math chairman On behalf of the Class of 1984, we. the Optimist Staff, would ike to express our congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Erma Lowe on her promotion UtH CCA MR. VINCENT FINCH former football coach MS. VALERIE HAMMOND MS. ANNETTE WILLIAMS former softball coach former girls basketball coach Mr. Vincent Finch retired at the end of the 1982 football season after fifteen years of coaching the Bulldogs. Although he didn't win a championship during his tenure as coach. Mr Finch regards his years coaching with great pride. He has worked with quite a few fine young men during those fifteen years, and that alone has made it worth the time and energy he spent coaching Mr Finch has had the pleasure of seeing many former members of his teams go on to college on football scholarships, and two. Keith W«IS (Pittsburg Steelers defensive end) and Reggie Brown (Los Angeles Express running back), have become professional football players. Being an integral part of those accomplishments would make anyone feel proud. Coach Finch's retirement signals the end of an era. and the Bulldog family wants him to know we will always remember his spirit, determination. and dedication with love Ms. Hammond took over the position as softbai head coach from Ms. Annette Williams in 1978 after the two had coached a year of softball together. She has now decided to step down from her throne and allow Mr . Murray to reign over the second ranked (1983) softball team. Ms Hammond attributes her decision to resign from coaching to the fact that she wants to spend more time with her son and also because she (mistakenly feels that she has given all that she could give to the girts. She feels that they deserve someone better who could give them that boost that they needed to make them No. 1. She will be greatly missed by all out on the field. Following a very impressive 1982-83 undefeated season (29-0). Ms. Annette Williams retired from coaching. For four consecutive years, she was head basketball coach for the Lady Bulldogs Coach Wilams. with an overall record of 102 wins and 9 losses, led the Lady Bulldogs to seven different titles. Her team captured three consecutive, undefeated city titles, two county titles, one Group III Section I Divisional title, and ultimately one state title. Notwithstanding such an outstanding record. Ms Williams has proven that she was also a winner of a different sort. Through her guidance and assistance, seven of her Lady Bulldogs have received scholarships and are now attending various colleges and universities around the country Her success can be credited with her willingness to be mother, friend, teacher ond coach. Certainly, we, at Malcolm X Shabazz. will remember this remarkable lady for many years to come We salute her with many, many thanks. PROMOTION RETIRED COACHES 51 IN A TOiat TICN MS. WANDA DAVIS During our four years at Malcolm X Shabazz we have encountered many excellent teachers, but only a few who we would consider to be true friends. Ms. Wanda Davis and Mrs Princess To we are among the few who possess both qualities. They have given up their time, money and energy to assist us on numerous occasions. With great admiration and deep gratitude. we thank you. The Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 52 APPRECIATION MIPS. DDINCDSS HI is mm PRESENTING THE aASS OF 1984 We don't hove gold but we do hove BLACK. We don't hove wrong but we do have WRIGHT. We don't hove Kennedy but we do have JOHNSON, We don't hove meadows but we do hove FIELDS. We don’t have sheriff but we do have MARSHALL. We don’t have mountan but we do hove HILL. We don't have rumer but we do have WALKER. We don’t have forest but we do hove WOODS. We don't hove gong but we do have BELL. We don't hove Amsterdam but we do hove HOLLAND. We don’t have Lincoln but we do have WASHINGTON. We don't have trap but we do have HUNT. We don't have eggs but we do have BACON. We don't have hcwdresser but we do have BARBER We don't have tavern but we do have BARR. We don't have Hortford but we do have BOSTON. We don’t have limb but we do have BRANCH. We don't have nvers but we do have BROOKS. We don't have maid but we do have BUTLER. We don't have builder but we do have CARPENTER. We don't have Mondole but we do have CARTER. We don't have jackets but we do hove COATS. We don't have waiter but we do have COOK. We don't have gardens but we do hove FLOWERS. We don't have Chevrolet but we do have FORD. We don't have dew but we do have FROST. We don't have lottery but we do have GAMBLE. We don't have Fidelity but we do have HOWARD. We don't have plastics but we do have LEATHERS. We don't have high but we do have LOWE. We don't have store but we do have MARKETT. We don't have inches but we do have MILES. We don't have less but we do have MOORE. We don't have Jersey City but we do hove PATTERSON. We don't hove fence but we do have PICKETT. We don't have seeds but we do hove PITTS. We don't hove janitor but we do have PLUMMER. We don't hove pans but we do have POTTS. We don't have orguments but we do hove QUARLES. We don’t have snows but we do have RAINS We don't have iron but we do have STEELE. We don't have sou but we do have SWEET. We don't have oats but we do have WHEAT. We don't have Burger Kng but we do have MCDONALDS. We don't hove holes but we do hove LEEKS. We don't hove pistol but we do have GUNN. We don't have btg but we do have UTILES. We don't have Yankees but we do hove METTS. 19S4 CLASS (TLMLCS PIRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This is a year many of us will remember in many different ways, for many different reasons. There is a perfectly good reason to ponder about this world in which we live. What wil it be like for you, for me. for us? In a great measure, it can be what you make of it. However, to shape the world, it takes both knowledge and ski. It is now time for us to embark on the next phase of our journey to maturity Once again, knowledge and skis are needed here, also So. we must take advantage of al open opportunities. Injustice is st with us. and we must get around it. The fore shadow of your future is evidenced by the present. Learn now and you learn for the future. Good luck and may you be a force in making our world a better place in which to live LYNN M. GRADY SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT PRE SCENT IYW M GRADY 54 CLASS OFFICERS FNANC1AL SECRETARY ANTHONY TUCKER TREASURER TNA WISON 1984 CLA§§ EXECUTIVE UCAUU TAYESHA GOOOWN GREGORY MALONE VERNA MARQUTTA SMALLWOOO KEfTH STUBBS CONNE DURHAM LYNNETTE SANDERS ALVTJ WASHNGTON CLASS EXECUTIVE BOARD 55 LUIS A. ACEVEDO Scorpio Ambition Electrician APRIL DENEEN ALEXANDER Leo Ambition: Medkxji Lab Technician CLARA ALLISON Arles Ambition Nurse KIMBERLY C. ALSTON Scorpio RITA ALSTON Anes 56 SENIORS SHARON LENICE ALSTON Capricorn Ambition Computer Programmer ANDREA JEANNETTE ALFORD Aquarius Ambiton Surgical Nurse CHERYL LENICE ALSTON Capncorn Ambition A Force Officer WILLIAM ANDERSON Copoccxn MURIEL MICHELE BACON Virgo Ambition; Sooo� Worker YVONNE ALICIA BACON Aquarius Ambition TV News Anchorwoman TYRONE BARNETTE BAGLEY Coortcom Ambition Lawyer JASMIN BARRETO Anes Ambition Physical Education Teach© JUANITA THELMA BARRETT Taurus Ambition Nurse SENIORS 57 JOHN DAVID BATEMAN Sogtftarws Amt tion Doctor MONICA BATEMAN Sagittarius Ambition. Computer Technician LORAI MICHELLE BENNETT Pisces Ambrtion Word Processor TIMOTHY BESS Cancer Ambition: Engneer RODNEY BOXLEY Sogittarius Amtxton Dental Technician CATHERINE BRANCH Virgo Ambition MeOcal Technician TANYA MARIE BROWN Anes Ambition Electrical Engineer EVELYN M. BRIDGEFORTH Gemini Ambition: U S Air Force Otficef TYSA LAVETTE BROWN Aquarius Ambition: Nurse NAMON O'TERRY BROWN Scorpio Ambition Computer Technician Ubra Ambition Mechanical Engineer MARLENE E. BRYAN Taurus Ambition: Social Worker SENIORS 59 FREDERICK L. BROOKS BARBARA BURROWS Pisces Ambition Computer Programmer LOLITA MONALISA BURCHETTE BURGESS Aries Sagittarius Ambition Nurse Ambition Data Processor DAVID GAMBLE BURROWS Cancer Ambition Fre Fighter MALEY BYNUM Sagittarius ANTOINETTE MARIE CAINES Vrgo Ambition Computer Technician 60 SENIORS PAMELIA D. CANADY Cancer Ambition Busness Secretory JOAN BUTLER DELIA CARNEY Virgo Ambition Computer Progrommer ROBERT CARPENTER Ubro Ambition Computer Scientist CYNTHIA CARTER Aquarius Ambition Computer Programmer DEBORAH DENISE CHILDS Capricorn ANDREA CLARK MELISSA RENEE CLARK Capricorn Ambition Secretary SENIORS 61 MICHELLE MITCHELL COOK COOK Cancer Cancer Ambition Busness Manager Ambition Computer Techncian DEMITRIA DELILAH COOPER Aquarius Ambition lawyer WALISA COOPER Aries Ambiton Accountant MELANIE CUTHBERTON Ambiton Social Worker GLORIA M. CORBIN Taurus Ambiton: Accountant ROBIN LYNN CURRY Aries RENEE DENISE DANIELS Cancer 62 SENIORS ROSALYN MICHELLE DANZEY DAVIS Capricorn Ambition Legal Secretary Capricorn Ambition Accountant RALONDA MICHELLE DAVIS Aries Ambition rtgh Fashion MoOei ROBIN DAVIS Sogtranus Ambition Artist ROSLYN DAVIS Gemini Ambition Lawyer TONI DAVIS wgo Ambition Beautician BENEDA KATE DICKERSON Scorpio Ambition X-ray Technician QWANTYONIA KAUNTHEL DICKERSON Capricorn Ambition Court Stenographer SENIORS 63 ANTOINETTE DOZIER DAPHNE DUNN Sagittarius Ambition Legal Secretary VANESSA DICKS Taurus Ambition Sociologist LINETTE DRAKE Taurus Ambition Pedotrioan LASHAWN VALERIE DIXON Libra Ambition Cleric Typist CASSANDRA DUNBAR Ifcra Ambition Teacher ANGELA DENISE DORTCH SHERYL JELAINE DUNLAP Aquarius Ambition Photographer 64 SENIORS CONSTANCE RENA DURHAM Libra Ambition: RectrScal Engineer DARCILIA EBERHARDT Leo Ambition: Wora Processor Operator PATRCIA MARIE ETHRIDGE Vrgo Ambition Accountant LESTER EZELL JR. Scorpio REGINA LOUVON FAULCON , Gemini Amotion Computer Programmer LIZANNE ROSETTA FIELDS Cancer Amotion Business Admrwt rotor SENIORS 65 CHARLES FRANK FLETCHER Itxo Ambition Computer Programmer NICKEY ELMER FLOWERS Gemm Ambition: Parameac KATHERINE YOLANDA FORD Pisces Ambition: Lawyer 66 SENIORS TYRONE FULTON FOSTER Aries Ambition Accountant LINDA FULLER Leo Ambition Executive Secretory GAYLE MICHELE GASAWAY Gemini Ambition: Nurse TAYESHA GOODWIN Taxus Ambition; Computer Programmer LAVONNE MARIE FURLOW Taurus Ambition Computer Analysis DELANO MARSHALL GORDON Aries Ambition Technical Director HOPE S. GORDON Leo SENIORS 67 LYNN MARCELLE GRADY Aries Ambition Business Administrator KEVIN GERARD GRAY Virgo Ambition: Osc Jockey CATHERINE GREEN Cancer DEANNA QURAN GREEN Tourus Ambition Executive Secretary 68 SENIORS THOMAS GRAY Pisces Ambiton Electronics Engineer CHERYL YVETTE GREEN Leo HASANNA ALNESA GREENE Taurus Ambition Accountant ANDRE L. GUNN Sagittarius Ambition: Crrnnal Lawyer JEROME HARDY Aries Ambition Electricion DONYEA CHANTELL HARRIS Vrgo Ambition Accountant RENARD HARRIS Cancer Ambition Computer Operator REGINALD LAWRENCE HARMON Scorpio Ambition Mechanical Draftsman CAROLYN HILL Vrgo Ambition Nurse DONALD HILL Gemini Ambition Demoteher CYNTHIA DARLINA HINTON SOQittoriuS Ambition Doctor MARION HOLLAND Sogittonus Ambition Po ce Officer JAWANA LOUISE HOLMES Aries Ambition Computer Programmer SHAUNA HORTON Cancer Ambiton; Executive Secretary 70 SENIORS TYASE MARIE HOLLAND Sogrttanus Ambition Court Stenographer VANESSA LYRESE HOLLAND Leo Ambition Computer Programmer DARRYL HUNT Scorpio Ambiton Judge RICHARD INGRAM Tcx us Amtxton Dental Technician BEVERLY ALVIN S. KIM JACKSON JACKSON Gemini Taurus Ambition Computer Operator EVETTE JACKSON Aries TYRONE JACKSON Aries Ambition Computer Programmer SENIORS 71 ERIKA JAMES Virgo Ambition: Accoentont LAMONT JAMES Taurus Ambition Dental Technician k LEONARD R. JEFFRIES Scorpio Ambition Federal investigator LORRI ANN JENKINS Capricorn Ambition Computer Operator ANTHONY KEITH JOHNSON Sogrttarius Ambiton Business Manager CLIFTON JOHNSON Capricorn 72 SENIORS INDA MARIE JONES PiSCOS LORENZO KORNEGAY Aquonus JAHANETTA JOHNSON Virgo DAVID JOHNSON Leo GWENOLA JOHNSON Genum Ambition Domestic Engineer PAMELA KAYE JOHNSON Sogittonus Ambition Computer Programmer CASSANDRA KIRKSEY Aquarius Ambition Computer Operator Gemm Ambition- Computer Processor ANDREW MAURICE JONES SENIORS 73 ALTHEA LIPSEY Aquarius Ambition Secretory DARNELL LITTLE Capricorn Ambition Brick Mason RAHJAN ALI SHABAZZ LOWE Anes Ambton Busness Manager DESIREE ELIZABETH MACK Sogrttarus Ambition Accountant KIMBERLY SHAWN MACKLIN Gem Ambition: Math Teacher ROBIN MADDOX Gemini Ambition Nurse GREGORY MALONE Sogrttqrius Ambition Computer Technician CLENTON MANDERVILLE III Pisces Ambition Certrfiea Pubfcc Accountant SENIORS 75 TANYA MARTIN Pisces Ambition Business Administration DARLENE D. MASON Aquarius Ambition Word Processor JEFFREY MATTISON Leo Ambition Lawyer 76 SENIORS GEORGE ANTHONY MAYES Cancer Ambition: Computer Technician TYSON McCULLARS Puces Ambition Pofccemon ANDREE DENNISE mccloud Vrgo Ambition: Business Administrator LESLIE MAYS JR. Scorpio Ambiton Computer Operator JOHNNIE McAULEY Pisces Ambiton Auto Mechanic RHONDA BOBBY MCDONALD McDUFFIE Leo Amption: Cosmetotogst Scorpio CHRISTOPHER McFarland Pisces Ambition Computer Technician SUZETTE LASHAUN McFarland Sagittarius Ambition Cout Reporter SENIORS 77 WENDY McNEALY Tour us Ambition Executive Secretary RODNEY McNEIL Virgo WANDA WENDY LYNN JO McNEIL McNEIL Aquarius Aquarius Ambition: Ambition Computer Scientist SAMANTHA MEADE Sogittarius Ambition Accountant YOLANDA MENDEZ Scorpio Ambition Medical Secretary 78 SENIORS LINDA L. MIKE Scorpio Ambition: Busrtess Administration CHERYL RENEE MILES Aquarius Ambition Nursing TONI MILES Gemim Ambition Computer Programmer LASHUNDA A. MILLER Gemini Ambition: Computer Operator ANTHONY J. MITCHELL Pisces Ambition Mechanic VERA MONTGOMERY Gen-uni Ambition Computer Programmer SENIORS 79 JUANITA CHENOA MURPHY Aries Ambition Nurse RODERICK ALAN MURPHY Cancer Ambition Lawye' 80 SENIORS WILBUR NESMITH Cancer Ambition Business Manager BERNADETTE SHERRY NICHOLAS SogrttariuS Ambition Lawyer LISA NICHOLAS Scorpo Ambition Computer Technician NATHAN NIXON Sogittarius Ambition Engmeet SENIORS 81 RUSSELL PICKETT JR. Vrgo KAREN A. PITTMAN Cancer Ambition: Compute.' Analyst DORIS SHANNAN ANN PLUMMER PITTS Aries Aquarius Ambition Obstetrician 82 SENIORS KESHIA LANISE POTTS Leo Ambition Doctor MONIQUE YVETTE POTTS Gemini Ambition: Professorial Mode JEWELL MARIE PROCTOR Sogit tonus Ambition Secretary JEWNELL PROVOID Gemni Ambton Systems Analyst CLIFFORD MORRIS PUGH JR. Capricorn Ambition Salesman DONALD LORENZO QUARLES Capricorn Ambition Doctor SELINA RAINS bbra Ambition Acco tant RITA RICHARDSON Scorpio Ambition: Computer Technician JEANNETTE RIVERA Scorpio Ambition: Nurse DARRYL F. ROBERTS Leo DAWN MARIE ROBERTS Taurus Ambition Computer Technician JEFF ROBERSON Cancer Ambition Accountant 84 SENIORS BARBARA ANN ROBINSON Virgo Ambition Accountant CARMEN IVETTE SALGADO Soorttonus Amt tion Nurse LYNNETTE SANDERS Capricorn Amtxton Business Adm.nrttrato' . SENIORS 85 SHELLI ANN SCUDDER Leo DAPHNE SELPH Cancer Ambition: Nurse SHAR'RON MICHELE SHIPLEY Cancer Ambition Data Processor MARY ANN SINGLETARY Aquarius SHELIA D. SINGLETON Aquarius 86 SENIORS CASSANDRA SLOAN Taurus Ambition Word Processor VERNA GLORIA MARQUITTA ANN SMALLWOOD SMITH bbro Tour os Ambition: Business Administrator Ambition Nurse SHAWANNA SMITH Scorpio Ambition: News Reporter JOYCE HELENA SMITH Aries Ambition; Court Reporter STEPHANIE FAYE STEELE Ambition Computer ProO'°nfVT,ef STEPHANIE THERESA LORRAINE SOLOMON SPELLER Pisces Sagittarius Ambition: Lawyer ANTHONY STEWART Capricorn Ambition Auto Mechanic SENIORS 87 MAURICE STOKES Virgo Amtxtion- Basketball Cooch BENJAMIN TAYLOR Taurus Amtxtion; Author KEITH STUBBS Aquarius Ambit on Computer Techntaan GEORGE TAYLOR Capricorn RONDEY SPENCER TAYLOR Sogittarius 88 SENIORS ALINDA DEBORAH THOMAS THOMAS Cancer Cancer Ambition Computer Programmer Ambition Lawyer DELORES THOMAS Scorpio Ambition: Social Worker HERNANDEZ THOMAS Aries Ambition Graphic Arts Designer JEANETTE THOMAS Capricorn Ambition State Trooper SHERLENE THOMAS Taurus Ambition Mathematician SHERRI THOMPSON Leo Ambiton. Registered r jrse ANGELES TORRUELLA SENIORS 89 MICHAEL TURNER Gemim Ambition Auto Mechanic ANTHONY TUCKER P«ces Ambition Electrical Engineer NICOLE D. TUDDLES Cancer DAPHNE ESMOND WALLACE Capricorn Ambition Computer Word Processor STACEY ANNETTE WALL Paces Ambition Journatot 90 SENIORS CRYSTAL ANDRE CARITA WARD WARMACK Toufu$ Aquarius Ambition Electricoi Engneer ALVIN MAURICE WASHINGTON Cancer Ambition industrial Architect LORENZO B. WHITE Pisces Ambition Physical Education Teacher KEITH WAY Aquanus Ambition Broodcasting Engneer KERWIN STEVIE WHITNEY Aries Ambition Word Processor Operator SENIORS 91 THERESA L. WIGGINS Cancer Ambition Business Administrator CLARENCE WILKERSON Cancer Ambition: Beautician TERRANCE WILKERSON Cancer Ambition Court Reporter DAWAYNE MARCUS WILLIAMS Pisces Ambtion Electronic Technician KIMBERLY DEBORAH ALTHEA JEAN WILLIAMS WILLIAMSON Aries Ambition Paramedc Scorpio Ambition Computer Technician STEPHANIE KAREN WILSON Pisces Ambition Computer Programmer 92 SENIORS TINA WILSON Leo Ambition Computer Programmer DAPHNE REGINA WOODS Litxa Ambition Compute Programme FRANCES SIMONE WRIGHT Sagittarius Ambition Computer Programme SENIORS 93 ALEDICTCEIAN %ITIItSt A. THCMAS SALVTATCMXAN CRYSTAL HALM ACL SALUTATOPIAN 95 NUMBER 3 ffWI 4 DOITf NUMBER 4 EAKLENE MIKE 96 TOP TEN NUMBER 5 NA MCN EECWN NUMBER 6 (tie) CONSTANCE EEEEAM TOP TEN 97 NUMBER 6 (tie) A L EN WASHENGTCN NUMBER 8 SAMANTHA MEADE 98 TOP TEN NUMBER 9 LCEAi BENNETT NUMBER 10 TANYA TT’CWN TOP TEN 99 As we begin to take our separate paths in life we begin to understand and appreciate the things that have become known as the past. We smile about things now that didn't seem funny then. We have begun to move to a higher plateau in life We have now to awaken and face the harsh realities of the cold lonely world in which we live. As we go on to become what we are in the process of becoming, we will often need the guidance of a friendly face. Through our times of darkness and fear, we trust that in each other, we have a friend on whom we can depend. I am chongng ... trying ©very way I can I am changing ... seeing everythng so clear. I'm hoping to work it out and I know that I can but 1 need you. I need o hand 100 1 AM CHANGING Al of my Ife I've been a too) Who sod l could do it al atone’ Wafcng down that rough rood There was nothing I codd find . Al of those years of darkness looking for some light But now I can see. I AM CHANGING 'IO'I I am changing trying in every way I can I am changing ... 11 be better than I am But l need a friend to help me start a� over agon That would be just fine . I know it's gonna work out this time i‘l get my life together now. I'm gonna start again, somehow 102 1 AM CHANGING I'm gonna leave my past behind l'� change my life And nothing s gonna stop me now Df4 cr IMSTEUCTICM Mrs Cathenne F. Murphy Mrs. Catherine Frances Murphy receivea a Bachelor's of Science degree from Morgan University and a Master's degree in education from Rutgers University. Before entering the education profession. Mrs. Murphy worked as a scientific researcher in private industry. Her educational career began at Malcolm X Shabazz High School She has served as chemistry teacher. Science Department Chairperson and Vice Principal of Academics. In the spring of 1982, Mrs Murphy was appointed the Acting Executive Superintendent of Newark Schools. She served in this capacity for two months. In the fall of 1982. she returned to Malcolm X Shabazz as Acting Vice Principal Mrs. Murphy is currently the Dean of Instruction for the Newark district. This position was established in the belief that critical experiences in an educational system occur inside the classroom. As Dean. Mrs. Murphy will focus all of her experience, expertise, and talents on the teachinglearning process and on developing crucial support sytems needed to ensure success at the classroom level. The office of Dean of Instruction is presently located in Malcolm X Shabazz High School However, the office will be moved to the Central Office. Therefore. Mrs Murphy will be leaving Shabazz. We. at Malcolm X Shabazz. will miss her. She has been a bulwark for us here. Her talents and obities are rare and she will now be oble to share those qualities that have benefited us with others. She is o remarkable woman and we. at Shabazz. wish her the very best. Mrs Murphy (center) confers with members of her staff. Mrs Marguerite Foster ;seated). Mr Charles Boyett (left), ana Mr David Swanson (nght) 104 DEAN OF INSTRUCTION Mr Ferxfrtck discusses SAT scores with Tayesha Goodwin GUIDANCE I I l AU IMI NI Mrs Meant, head Counselor, assists Deneen Marshal with schedulng changes The Guidance Department, comprised of the head counselor and seven counselors. has o primary responsibility of providing services and programs designed to facilitate students' development processes These include social, academic, as wen as career choice development. The absence of any one of these can cause inadequate or incomplete goal fulfillment. It is our goal to a� d students in knowing who they are by developing positive feelings about themselves. We encourage them to believe in themselves and foster the idea that they are worthy of success and can succeed. Additionally, we guide students to an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. By doing this, they are better able to define their values and are able to begin to see how these values will affect that particular lifestyle that they choose. We strive to aid students in realizing that they have alternatives. Therefore, knowing the importance of making good decisions gathering and assimilating information are valuable tools in their decision making processes. For students, familiarity with the various occupational clusters is also an important part of the guidance program. Finally, we try to prepare students for accepting any temporary failures that they may encounter. That's a vital part of life. We foster the idea that life's little set backs are merely that - set backs. We try to instill in our students the desire to set long and short range goals in the hope that these goals will bring them rewarding and lasting successes. Mrs Davrs explains how to fi out scholarship applications to Connie Duham ENGLISH DEPARTMENT m order for an individual to become an effective, productive citizen in a democratic society, it is imperative that he or she develop functional competency in the area of communication skills. The English Department at Malcolm X Shabazz. under the leadership of Mrs. Edna Bailey, strives to provide each student with a basic, practical, and functional knowledge of the English anguage and its literature by the time he or she graduates. At each level the English program puilds on and incorporates the programs of previous grade levels. Recognition of the fundamental position of pommunication skills and the fluid transfer of mowledge are encouraged by liaison programs rith the library, social studes department, and pusiness department formulated to assist in reaching library and research skills. ks. Tow© assists Frank Whit© after the tx whrfe Classmates 3hn Bateman and Crystal War mack look on 106 ENGUSH DEPARTMENT Rdonda Davis copies assignment from the board. Mrs Borden iustrotes the routes used tor tracing during the eighteen hundreds SCCIAL STDDIES DEPARTMENT The Social Studies Department at Malcolm X Shabazz is greatly diversified to allow the students to explore Social Studies, and the economical and political aspects of American and World History. It is mandatory for each student to take two years of American History during their high school career. Civics, which is the social science that deals with the rights and duties of citizens, is a course given to students to strengthen their political background. World History allows the students to explore the universe for different aspects. Mr. K orb man is the chairperson of the History Department. He labors to keep things up to date to assure the best possible knowledge of history for aH students. Caium Block does research work for Mrs. Borden s history report SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 107 Mrtchei Cook makes odvstments on mochne n instrumentation Shop Vincent Jock son sets up mocNne foe printing in Graphic Arts The Practical Arts Department, under the directions of Mr Irving Mitzman, has a wide selection of courses to offer, some of which are offered to certain grade levels. All Practical Arts instructors are involved in the teaching of Social Growth to d freshmen. This course was devised to help 9th graders make the transition from grammar school to high school. Students are taught to understand themselves and how to relate to others. They are also exposed to aU subjects offered in the Practical Arts Department. Child Development affords students the opportunity to work with neighboring pre - schoolers. In clothing, students are taught the basic skills of sewing, and may choose to take Advanced Clothing, as a follow up course, which teaches more detailed techniques. In Foods I. students ore taught about nutrition, meal management and basic cooking techniques. Advanced Foods teaches the students the chemical aspects of foods and more advanced foods preparation. Graphic Arts offers the students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the printing process. The course covers letterpress, intaglio, silkscreen and offset printing. In Woodshop, students learn to use basic hand tools and some machine operations. In the advanced course, students learn the basics of cabinetry and furniture design. Metalworking provides the students with the experience of milling, grinding, welding and using the lathe. In Automotive Shop, students are given theory and hand - on framing in caring for and repairing cars MR. IRVING MITZMAN CHAIRPERSON . PRACTICAL APTS PTPAPTHTNT 108 PRACTICAL ARTS Jerome Hkxdy tests machine m mstrunentaton Snop Students m Advanced Foods prepare for bakog lesson PRACTICAL ARTS 'I09 Donald Quarles cisptays ho cuinary skis Des ee' Mock demonstrates safety tecm ques wtue cuttng Wokssa Cooper sews on her protect 110 PRACTICAL ARTS Stepnorve $pe� er shares a qu et moment with pre-school twins lenord Layman Lockett Sheldon Cutter sets up lathe operation Donatt Hi makes minor oa just men ts In Instrixnentatton Shop Benjamin Taylor carefuly nspects under the hood n Auto Shop 111 MR JOHN L. BROVACO CHAIRPERSON PHYSICAL LCTCA TICS At Malcolm X Shabazz it is mandatory for students to have physical education for one semester and health for the other, throughout their four years of high school. Physical Education is necessary. It strengthens the heart, lungs, muscles, and organic systems In order to strenghten the body the students exercise and sometimes use aerobics. After exercising, they engage in different activities on the parallel bars, balance beom. and the horses Also the students race, play basketball and volleyball. Physical Education is important and with the knowledge of health it is even more beneficial. In a student's first year of health, they acquire information about the parts of the body and how they function. First Aid. which is the immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured or taken ill. is taught to Sophomores. Juniors have a course in drivers education, which teaches the rules and regulations of driving. In the students senior year of health they learn about sex education and marriage. When students graduate from Malcolm X Shabazz High School they are developed mentally, physically, and socially Hosanna Greece stretches m Mss. A W ams' gym class lamont James and Kevin Gray asset Charles Wats on the chest press 112 PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT SCIENCE Malcolm X Shabazz has a very outstanding Science Department. It has several types of courses to offer such as. Introduction of Physical (IPS). Biology. Phvsics and Chemistry. IPS is taken during the freshmen year. Students are taught basic applications and concepts of the different areas of science Biology is taught during the sophomore year. The classroom has a lab area and equipment. Students learn how to dissect animals and many other aspects of biology Physics is taken during the junior year. Students learn the different concepts of mass, speed and acceleration. Chemistry is taken during the senior year. Pupils learn the different properties of elements. Chemistry also touches on a minimum of mathematics. Mr Wharton is the department chairperson. He tries to make sure that at Malcolm X Shabazz. students get a solid background in science Deneen Marshal. Andrea Alford and Keshkj Potts gather utensis for lab experiment Greg Mdone experiments on the law of conservation of matter MR. HAROLD WHARTON CHAIRPERSON SCIENCE 113 MXS S ll t t S TS fOT iCWf FCF TFF WCFLD CF DUSMNFSS MRS. EVELYN LEWIS CHAIRPERSON The Business Deportment at Malcolm X Shabazz otters a variety of courses in business education, secretary studies, accounting and the processing of information by way of computers and word processors. Courses in General Business. Business Mathematics. Recordkeeping and Typing I are available to students who wish to take foundation courses in preparation for a concentration in Business, or for students who simply want to acquire the knowledge and skiis necessary for personal use as consumers and citizens. Courses in Stenography. Accounting. Business Law. Advanced Typewriting. Business Machines Keypunch. Computer Programming and Secretarial Practice are available for students who wish to receive preparation for careers in Business office or pursue further study in Business or 4 year college Some career fields in which our students enter are: Secretarial - Executive. Medical Legal. Word Processing Business Management; Accounting. Computer Opeartor: Computer Programmer; Computer Technician. Clerk - Typist, Business Teacher. Sales and Merchandising. Our Cooperative Office Education and Distributive Education work programs help non - college bound students interested in office or sales work to get a head - start during their senior year. During each of the last 4 or 5 years a number of our business and secretarial students have received recognition for excellence in Business Education by competing in Business Skills Olympics in New York City and Newark, receiving part - time office positions during their senior year, and being listed in the United States Achievement Academy's Business Education Yearbooks. MoooiiSQ Burges odvaecos her skiis in data processing 114 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Cheryl Hinton practices before her speed writng test Wendy McNed proctices ner typing skits Moookso Burgess demonstrates Data Processing to Yvonne Bacon ona Andrew McCloud Suzette McFarland types os lynnette Sanders looks on Jawono Holmes expk� ns codng in to De a Carney. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT 115 Ntehoos Moyers types a job '116 Donne Ramey demonstrates programmr g procedures Keisho Potts completes assignment m Ms Howard's Typng i class MATH DEPARTMENT The Math Department is one of the most important deportments in our school. It is used everyday by all students. Our administration makes sure that we have a good math system that is very fundamental. Courses are offered in all types of Math, including Algebra I and II. Trigonometry. Geometry. Consumer Math, and General Math Courses are also offered in computer math where students learn different skills on the computer. Mr. David Swanson, former department chairperson. received a promotion in January 1984 Ms. Erma Lowe, a devoted math teacher who has been with the math department for years, became the new chairperson. Georoe Mayes computes the answer to an Advanced Algebra equation What ever happened to the srnpier things In Me Ire 2 + 2 - 4? MATH DEPARTMENT 'll7 Rohjon Lowe tickles the ivory. LINE 4JPW Sc EGUEiGN LANGUAGES Music and art ar© two elective courses offered which can help one to become a more well rounded person. Any student interested in music or art as a career or simply to enjoy, may take these courses One may participate in music by joining the mixed chorus. This class is a combination of talented and enthusiastic students who love to sing Instrumental music is offered to students with or without musical backgrounds. Special skills and techniques needed to become a great artist are introduced to students in Art I and II. Three dimensional drawing, pottery and paper mach© are also taught. Foreign languages, which is a requirement for college, are offered to all grade levels. The curriculum offers French I and II, and Spanish I and H. Mrs. Stevenson assists Antoinette Caries in Spanish I. 118 FINE ARTS FOREIGN LANGUAGES Advance Chorus rehearses for Christmas Concert. CLUBS A NT CUiANtZA TICKS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 119 STUDENT UCVTTNMTNT ASSCCIA TICN The Student Government Association serves as an action group between the administration, faculty and the students. It helps to provide an impartial viewing board for school problems and needs The representatives attempt to offer aid to strengthen the ties of school citizenship and the educational process. TONI DENISE Mfl.ES Secretory CYNTHIA SCOn President DORSEY LAWRENCE WOODS JR. Vice President Left to nght: 1st row - Dorsey Woods. Cynthia Scott. Toni M es. Pamela Muhommod. Verna Smaiwood. Sherri Gtoson and Shawonna Smith Second row Robert Strodford. iris AJkson. Conme Durham. Loroi Bennett. Charles Wo and Saffiyah Islam 120 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS riTNESS CLUE The Fitness Club is a club fof female athletes that stresses physical fitness. The grts exercise to tone muscles to keep themselves in good condition during their off season Left to right 1st row. Coach Vanessa Watson. Terry Towe. Arnetno Jonnson. Liza Donne . Monica Smith. Assistant Coach Deborah W erson 2nd row Leah Wtton. Katrina White. Mohe«e Burgess. Stod Baldwin. Carolyn Hobbs 3rd row Sherry Smith. Moheie Bocon. Wanda Sms. Sharonda Phelps. Conme Daws UIXEE CECEES The Mixed Chorus is composed of students who learn to achieve musical expression through writing, performances and music literature Left to right 1st row Marco Wal. Anno Gunther. Leah Wteon. Loretta Alston. Mary Morto. Kmberty Dandndge. Gwendolyn Smith. Suzette Patton. Apr Terry. Ms Doris Wood. Advisor 2nd row Monica M4er. Jewneile Provoid. Daphne Woods, Tayesha Goodwn. Catnno Mis. Terry Towe. Derrick Crenshaw. Rose Evans 3rd row Leske Jenkns. Dame Wiftoms. Katie Dickerson. Tony Peques. Wanda Dav«. W e Adams 4th row Cheryl Green. Andrew Jones. Sus e Wfloms. Joyce Wfcon 5th row. Stephan Spe«er. Lokesho McCuSough. Steven Chapman. Soroyo Downog 6th row Sharefl McDonald. Mtcheie Bocon. Safiyyah Islam. Verna Marquitto Smatwood CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS 121 ADVANCED CDCDDS The Advanced Chorus is made up of students who have achieved more than the basic requirements of choral performance. Left to right 1st row - Marcia Wd. Monica Mier. Anru© Gunther. Loretta Alston. Mary Martin. Gwendolyn Smith. Suzette Patton. Leah Wilson 2nd row - Jewneie Provoid. Dophne Wood. Cheryl Green. Tayesna Goodwin. Kimberly Dandhdge 3rd row - Ms. Doris Wood. Advisor. Leve Jenkns. Safiyyah Islam Wanda McNel. Steven Chapman 4th row - Darnell W ams. Muriel Bacon. Tony Peques. Verna Morqutta Smalwood LIDDADY AIDES Library Aides include library staff members and students who assist other students and staff with selecting, borrowing, and using library material. This experience, for the student aides, is invaluable for future use. Left to rght Mrs Chariti Greene. Daphne Wood. Mrs Mageline Little, and Mrs Pearl Haley 122 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS TEL TLCCTCLT The Recorder is a club that teaches all aspects ot gathering news and reporting it effectively Even though this society seems to be moving towards computer-based education systems, being able to personally organize, write and edit material is still important. The Recorder is one club that encourages the continual development, as well as mastery, of these skills. Seated: Left to right. Yvette Morton, Tanya Dickerson, Barbara McMier Standing Ms Rosolyn Carmichael. Advisor. Michael Hargett. Daphne Woods JENiCT CLASS LXLCITiXL LCATT The Junior Class Executive Board, under the guidance of Ms Delois Dunham and Mrs. Linda Bennett is composed of students who serve as the governing board of the Junior Class. Left to nght Seated - Charles Wd. President. Marcia Wal. Vice President. Car doe Coin. Treasurer. Standing - Geraro Thompson. Kim Robinson. Rhondalyn Johnson, and Rotxn Wtfams. CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS 123 TCNCT SOCIETY The National Honor Society consists of distinguished juniors and seniors who have met the requirement of maintaining a B-average during their high school matriculation In addition to scholarship, students must also exhibit qualities of leadership, service and character in order to qualify for membership Since the establishment of the National Honor Society, a chapter has been present at Malcolm X Shabazz. although it has not always been in ful operation. The Malcolm X Shabazz Chapter of the National Honor Society is under the advisorship of Ms Maldme Dowdy. STSICTS 124 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS IORAI BENNETT NAMON BROWN Sgt-At-Arms t H 1% TANYA BROWN CONNIE DURHAM SAMANTHA MEADE DARLENE MIKE Vice President Secretory President RODNEY MCNEIL JAWNA PELT KEISHA POTTS SHERLENE THOMAS Treasurer ANTHONY TUCKER CRYSTAL WARMACK ALVIN WASHINGTON FRANK WHITE CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS 125 POSITIVE ACTION CLUE The Positive Action Club is a designated entity of the mandated drug education program in the Newark School System. The club was organized by and for the positive and negative students in the school to motivate and guide wholesome thinking and social activities as learning experiences Left to right Sooted - Ooone BcXy. Stephan Bundck. Tracey Aien. and Cheryl Anderson. Stondmo - Mr Downing (Advisor) and Tanya Brown. SCIENCE CLOT The Science Club is an organization that promotes interest in science through activities, workshops and special projects. The club advisors are Mrs. Texanna Thompson and Mr. Randolph Scott. Left to right 1st row - Emfy Davis. Shannon Plummer, Marixo Sorrano. Mr Scott. Advisor 2nd row - Denms Belton. Christopher McFarland. Kenneth Hopkins and Keith Hopkins 126 CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES PEP SCPAP Left to right: 1st row - Jonoette Mitchell (Co-Captain) and Deborah W omscn (Captain). 2nd row - Sabnna Johnson. 3rd row -lynnette Sanders. Febcia Shpiey and Katnna Foltz. 4th row - Fetc a W� s, Daphne Waioce and Tammy Wits 5th row - Suzette McFarland and Cassandra Kirksey 6th row - Leske Murphy, Sherry Smith and Stacy Johnson. 128 SPORTS ACTIVITIES LYNNETTE SANDERS CASSANDRA KIRKSEY TWIKLEKS Left to right: 1st row - Undo Fuler. Down Fuler (mascot). Jowno Pelt. 2nd row - Andrea Afford. LoShown Dixon (center). Dense Ckxtxxne 3rd row - Theresa Carter and Lisa Morns FLAG TWEFLFFS Center Undo Lynn 2nd row Rose Mary Hnrvant and Natafce Hayes. 3rd row Quantyonia Dickerson and Saftyyah Islam 4th row Verna Morqutta Smalwood and Tayesha Goodwin TAYESHA GOODWIN VERNA MARQUITTA SMALLWOOD Captan To Flags Captor Short Flags 130 SPORTS ACTIVITIES W VIf JCi SENICES SENIORS NATAlf HAVES CASSMCRA VHCEWO tanitia FORKS CCLCR GUARDS DANNER CARRIERS Lett to nght 1st row - Tonitio Forties and Christenotel Menywheather Seated - Cynthia rtnton (co-coptan). Morowa Rowe (mascot). Stephanie Coins l(captain). and Yvette Marin 3rd row - Tracey. Kim and Yvette Martn. — — CYNTHIA HNTON 132 SPORTS ACTIVITIES STEPHANIE COUJNS 1st Row Tom Mtos. Deonno Greene. Rena Perry 2nd row Yotarx Woker. Gayle Gosowoy 3rd row Robin Rains. Usa Cochran. Sandrr Jackson SANDY JACKSON RENA PERRY GAYLE GASAWAY Co-Captan TONI MILES 133 BULLDOGS UND BAUBLING SUASCN .©« to right 1st row Lcxeruo Write. Dorsey Woods. Lomont James. Kevin Walter. George Mayes. Kevin Gray. Dekano Gordon. Russel Pickett. Adrian Mount, Donald Quanes 2nd row Murray Adams. Rotoert Straford. Vncent Mayers. Sean Lew . Khaim Alah B 3. Mke Davis. Bryan Dav . Charles Wal. Joe W«ams, James Cook 3rd row Larry Ashford, tssoc Dickerson. Nathan Gies. Antwon Payton. Charles Wilson. Mite Boston. AJ Hamson 5th row Tina Wison. manoger, Malcolm Jones and Cinton Jones. Assistant Cooches Dawn SNpley. assistant manoger Our varsity football team unfortunately experienced a number of defeats this season. The final record gave us a total ol fwo wins and five losses. Mr. Vincent Finch, who coached football at Malcolm X for the past 15 years, resigned at the end of last season and was eplaced this year by Coach Lonnie Page The season got off to a strong start with a victory over current City Champs Vaisburg. with senior running back George Vlayes scoring a big touchdown. The Bulldogs' next game took us on the road to Caldwell, where we were defeated 12-0. n the third week of the season we were on the road again to Plainfield High, a team with a strong offense and defense Again we suffered defeat The next week, our neighbor and strong rival Central stood knocking at our door and knocking hard. We were defeated 22-6. The next game was Homecoming Day against West Side. There was a tremendous show of defense on Doth sides and the score remained 0-0 until the Bulldogs fumbled with less than 10 seconds on the clock. West Side recovered the ball and ran the distance of the field for the TD. A week later, we were defeated by Barringer 14-12. Our farewell game was against East Side. The Bulldogs reached down inside themselves and pulled together all of their strength and determination and took a 22-6 victory over East Side. With twelve seniors leaving this year, the Bulldogs have a lot of re - building to do next season GEORGE MAYES CAPTAJN 134 FOOTBALL TEAM KEVW WALKER AY DEFENSIVE CAPTAJN OFFENSIVE CAP TAM SENICES tr SH L MVWIV ADRIAN MOCMT DORSEY WOOOS DERRICK ALSTON RUSSELL PICKETT FOOTBALL TEAM 135 Q 2 • (Kneeling) left to right: 1st row. Eortsha C . Rita Richardson 2nd row Monica Smith, Yolanda Traytor. Una Wteon. Bushra Shobazz (Standing) Coach Vanessa Watson. Jocqueme Smalwood. Sharonda Phelps. tAxiel Bacon, Sharon Bivens. Jeonette Mitchel. Uza Donnel. and Assistant Cooch Deborah Wrfkerson MUPCL MICHELE BACON RITA RICHARDSON TMA WLSON LAEYEGLLEGGS CGNT IN IE WINNING STTEAT IJNTEE NEW HEAT CCACH Having graduated the entire starting lineup plus the first player off the bench at the conclusion of last season, many thought that the Lady Bulldogs would experience a lagging season while rebuilding their team Though different from last year's team in many ways the 1983-84 Lady Bulldogs were an exciting group to watch. Vanessa Watson took over the reigns as head coach following the resignation of coach Ms. Annette Williams Coach Watson, a former Lady Bulldog, hod served as assistant coach under coach Williams for 3 years and co-coach 1 year. Ms. Deborah Wilkerson. also a former Lady Bulldog, served ds assistant coach, The Lady Bulldogs could best be described as small but fast Veteran players were seniors Michele Bacon, Rita Richardson, and Tina Wilson. Juniors Liza Donnell. Bushra Shabazz, Sharonda Coach Watson c scusses strategies with team during tme out Phelps. Jennette Mitchell. Sharon Bivens. Jacqueline Smallwood. Yolanda Traifor. and freshman Earlisha Dil completed the squad Although the team lacked dn outstanding player, there were eleven young ladies who played team bar', with either one capable of rising for the occasion when needed to play superbly to assure a team victory. The Lady Bulldogs completed the regular season with a record of 16-1, their only defeat was suffered at Jersey City's St. Anthony. The Lady Bulldogs completed their third consecutive season of being undefeated in the Dog House, their fourth consecutive seoson undefeated in the city and their fourth consecutive season as Newark City Champs Having participated in the 1983 East Side Holiday Shoot-Out Christmas Tournament, the Lady Bulldogs walked away with the top prize, having defeated Hackensack in the first round 69-37, and Paterson East Side m the finals 44-28 Rita Richardson was named MVP of the tournament Team Captors RITA RICHARDSON MKZHELE BACON SPORTS ACTIVITIES 137 NAchete Bocon moves to the hoop Mchele Bacon hustles to retrieve loose bd Junior Liza Dormel drives under me bosket Pant guard Rtta Richardson (background) shouts out play to Bushra Shadow The team hoddtes during time-out on the cocrt. LAKY KGLLGGGS MAKE KUSTGGY TAKING 3GG TSSKA CGUNTY TGUTNAMTNT 19 4 ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONS Left to right Kneeing - Eartsho Di. Rita Richardson. Bushro Shabazz and Tawana Edwards 2nd row - Coach Watson. Jocqueine Smaiwood. Liza Dormel. Tna Wbon. Yc-anda Traylor. Cotrma Mies, and Assistant Cooch Wicerson 3rd row - Shem Gt son. Wanda Smms. Vfccneie Bocon. Sharon Bivens. Sharondo Phelps and Jennette Mrtchel The team champtonshc trophy is presented to the pmcpal. Mr Mayes, by Cooch Watson, seniors Mchele Bocon. Rita Richardson and Tna Wfeon. and Assistant Cooch Wkerson The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Belleville Buccaneers 51-46 at Seton HaH before a crowd of 1.000 to win their third Essex County Tournament They are the first team to win the championship three times, and they did it three years consecutively. On their journey to the Hall, the Lady Bulldogs made three stops. First they defeated Verona, in the Dog House. 53-24. with junior Sharonda Phelps connecting for 17 points and 15 rebounds Next the Caldwell Squaws knocked on our door. The lody Bulldogs held off their attack and defeated them 50-32 Sharonda Phelps scored 10 points, grabbed 22 rebounds and blocked 3 shots. Liza Donnell connected for 16 points and Michele Bacon for 12. The next stop on the trip took the Lady Bulldogs on the road to Belleville to face Newark West Side (whom we had twice defeated during regular season) in the semi-finals Junior Liza Donnell scored 25 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and blocked 2 shots to lead her squod to a 75-52 victory over the Rough Riders. Freshman Eariisha Di followed with 21 points and 6 rebounds, and Sharonda Phelps scored 10. pulled down 25 rebounds and blocked one shot. Finally D-day had arrived. The Belleville Buccaneers, in their first quest for the county title, challenged the Lady Bulldogs to defend their two-year championship The Buccaneers pulled out to an early lead in the first quarter, but Sharonda Phelps sank two free throws, having been fouled at the buzzer. This tied the game at 14 apiece. Beginning the 2nd quarter, the Lady Bulldogs pulled out front and never relinquished the lead. We played CLD (City League Defense), holding Belleville to 9 points in the period. Michelle Bacon and Liza Donnell got in foul trouble early, forcing Coach Watson to go to her bench. Senior Rita Richardson had the assignment of slowing down Belleville's franchise. Jennifer ApiceUa. who entered the Hall needing 24 points to reach 3.000 points in her career Although Richardson did not score, she played a superb defensive game and held Apicella to 22 points, making it impossible for her to reach her goal Bacon, having picked up her 4th foul at the end of the 2nd period, sat out the 3rd quarter but was a valuable defensive player during the final period Donnell, leading the Lady Bulldogs with 19 points and 12 rebounds, fouled out the beginning of period 4 and was replaced by Tina Wilson. Although the Lady Bulldogs were leading 33-23 halftime. Belleville rallied and came within 4 points during the fmal three minutes Exhibiting fine ban handing while using the clock, freshman Eariisha Dill was fouled during the last minute of play, and sank two from the foul me. giving her team a 5 point lead. Sharonda Phelps, having scored 12 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked 2 shots, was awarded the most valuable player trophy. WAY TO GO. LADY BULLDOGS. Junk Patrea Howard waits for the pitch Tina Wison fires an underhanded floater Devon Dowdy makes a late tog Loro Bennett takes a Healthy cut 142 SPORTS ACTIVITIES Seniors Come Durham and Sherlene Thomas pose for the camera LAVy ELLL€CG§ INHERIT NEW CCACH The girls varsity softball team finished its season last year with a record of 8 wins and 5 losses. Many games were cancelled becduse of inclement weather. This year the girls plan to take city and county A strong hand of veterans return, including Tina Wilson, Connie Durham. Sherlene Thomas. Jeanette Thomas. Jasmine Barreto and lordi Bennett. The girls will be under the leadership of Head Codch Jim Murray and Assistant Coach Kevin Jackson. Ms. Valerie Hammond, former head codch for the past 5 consecutive years, retired from coaching at the end of the 1983 season. The girls w continue to work hard and give complete dedication to the game. 3rd Baseman Jasmn Barreto throws to the plate Tomette Boyd exr ts precision prtchog Jeanette Thomas prepares to cover territory arcxxvd 2nd base CN THE f )f) yw- i$f-fow jose Bermudez. Donald Botemon. Jeff Roberson. Leo Brown. Norma Fefccox). She a Johnson. Sherrei Star. AJqucxnor Jones (vett Smith. John Bateman. Tosha Smith. Anaree McCloud. Veronkro Jenkrw. Archie Wcrren. Arsenee Johnson. 2na-row Cooch Chet Oxford. 2x, a- R°naid gorw. Bernard Mechel. Andrew Jones. Steve Freeman. Zahr Vkjrxmmaa. Mvk Srrvth. f cho� os Mayers. Marcus Johnson. Antfiony Garvn. Rodney McNel. Tyrone S-ngietary. Gueie Harris. Marlyn Potts. Assatcxif Cooch jcmes Cater The boys and girls Cross Country Track team is off to a great season this year The boys team is led by such veterans as Marcus Johnson. Ronald Sweet. Nicky Mayers, Zahir Muhammad, Jeff Roberson, and Andrew Jones. This year they should dominate the two miles relay as they did last year. They are out to prove that their North Jersey Section ill State Championship of last year is only the beginning. The girls team is led by its awesome sophomore, half miler Gisele Harris. She played a major role in leading the team to second place in the Group 111 State Championship of last year. She is almost a certainty for High School All-American Honors this year and is one of the top holf miler-quarter milers in the country With her on the anchor leg and such able runners as Veronica Jenkins, Ainisa Jones. Tonya Martin. Andree McCloud and She ia Johnson in front of her, our Lady Bulldogs will rank among the top relays in the State in almost any event they enter Cooch Oxford observing Ns rurvws 144 CROSS COUNTRY TRACK NICHOLAS MYERS - f K Hi? • v . -rf ANDREA MCCLOUD MARCUS JOHNSON 57W$3« JEFF ROBERSON ANDREW JO( S JOHN BATEMAN ZAHR MUHAMMAD SENIORS ROONEY MCNEl CROSS COUNTRY TRACK 145 CALUM BLACK ROBERT CARPENTER JEROME HARDY 146 SPORJo ACTIVITIES NATHANtL LATTA GARY MOORE MARK PITT CLLLCCCS CLENCH ary tetll The 1983-84 varsity boys basketball team, led by Coach Robert King and Assistant Coach Reggie Beck, clinched the Newark City Title, after having shared the title with Newark Central last year The starters were seniors Jerome Hardy, Robert Carpenter. Nathaniel Latta. Mark Pitt (Science High), and junior Ed Woods. Other squad members were Calum Black. Gary Moore. Greg Major, Obalijia Baraka. Larry McLain. Marc Jordan. Timothy Smalls, and Anthony Avent. The Bulldogs opened the season with a victory over Newark East Side Our next opponents were top ranked Paterson East Side and Jersey City's St Anthony, to whom we suffered defeats. The Bulldogs were winners in the first round of the Paterson East Side Holiday Shoot-Out Christmas Tournament. but fell, for the second time this season, to Paterson East Side in the finals The Bulldogs then went on a 15-game winning streak, finishing the regular season undefeated in the city with a record of 16 wins and 3 losses. Bemg one of the top seeded teams in the county, the Bulldogs received a bye in the first round of the Essex County Tournament. In the second round, we were paired against Newark Vailsburg. whom we had twice defeated during the regular season (62-52 and 67-54) Proving that there is some truth in the adage that it is difficult to defeat a team three times in a season, the Bulldogs fell victims to the Vikings by a score of 66-65. Nate Latta led his team with 17 points and 5 rebounds Mark Pitt netted 16 and Jerome Hardy scored 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds SPORTS ACTIVITIES 147 6 7 Xrtot Ed Wood mokes o loy-up ogorist Borrnger defense. Mark Pitt draws the foci as he goes In (or a reverse lay-up. Colum Block is touted after making the bosket Mark Pitt looks for a lone to drive Robert Carpenter puls up short and shoots a deuce cxecrd TURNS RUNNERS INTC CONTENDERS GRIS. Left to right Seated - Mortyn Potts. Andrew McCloud. Keisho Potts, ivefe AJvardo. Toma Martin Standing - Shefca Johnson. Gtseie Hams. Tammy Lawrence. Veronica Jenkns. Rose Turner and Ainisa Jones BOYS. Left to right: Seated - George Mayes. Ntehotos Mayers. Marcus Johnson. Ronald Sweet. Russel Pickett. Zohir Muhammad 2nd row - Trav Duhart. Steven Freeman. Anthony Garvin. Somuei Dejesus. Charles Wilson. W am Dartoy. Genaro Thompson Standing -Cooch Oxford. Sean Lewis. Shown James, Martel Clemmons and Donald Bateman In the future years we will look at the 1983-84 school year as the start of Malcolm X Shabazz's domination of track in New Jersey. Almost every school record in girls' track was broken at least 3 times during the course of this year. Sophomore Gisele Harris has proven herself as the top 800 meter runner in the state by winning the Meet of Champions event in a school record of 2:17.3. Later, she took 2nd place at Harvard University in the Eastern States Championships. running the 2nd fastest time in the country this year for the 600 yard run. The boys' track team was also a power to be reckoned with. Returning veterans Marcus Johnson. George Mayes, Ronald Sweet. Zahir Muhammad. John Bateman and Nicholas Mayers served as inspirations to newcomers Charles Wilson. William Darby and Sean James Invitations to prestigious meets, such as the Olympic Invitational at the Meadowlands, will continue to inspire these speedsters in the dedication to the sport 150 SPORTS ACTIVITIES Nicholas Moyers running the second eg of the two mile relay at the indoor State Relay Ronald Swoet passes off the baton to Marcus Johnson. Tammy Lawrence leading off me two rmte relay Marcus Johnson finishes the rrrfe relay that earnea the team a gold meda: Veronico Jenkins gets reody to kick off the girls sprint medtoy SPORTS ACTIVITIES 15‘1 152 SPORTS 8c ACTIVITIES Cooch Buger demonstrates servrg the tx to Charles Wai. Him ElJLGTE9S TEAM TACT IM TTiT SWIMG The tennis teom is under the leadership of Coach Tom Bulger. Last year's team came in second place in the city, finishing the season with a 10-2 record. Team members are: Charles Wal. capton. Michael Davts. Trent Barrett. Genaro Thompson. Frederick North. Tanya Brown, Jomes Cook I. Robert Strodford. Gwendoiyn Thocker. Sandra Jackson. Sheka Johnson, and Phyfcs Derwo Smith Coach Bulger looks forward to an exciting season with many new players Mkrhoei Davis demonstrates a overhead smash SPORTS ACTIVITIES 153 f VII BUILDS sr W SCUAU Kneeing (left to right): Hector Vasques. Hr am Beren uer. Robert Rosado. CandkJo Sartogo. Edgar Santiogo Stondng Salvatore Barreto. Femando Fiores. DavxJ Martin. Richard Vego. Timothy Boyd. Johnny Vosquez. Coach itssner The 1983-84 Soccer team, lead by Coach Lissner. was a young squad that displayed much enthusiasm, but not enough skill or experience for a winning season We were forced to play a 9-game schedule rather thon the usual 13-games, because some schools on our ability level didn't have teams. Our final record was 3 wins and 6 losses. We have reasons to celebrate because the team was victorious over two of our City-League rivals — Central High and Arts High. The leading players were Jose Salgado (Offensive M V.P.). Sal Barreto (Defensive M V.P.), Timothy Boyd (High Scorer), David Martin (Best Effort). Richard Vega (Most Consistent and Versatile) and James Buie (Most Improved) Most of the players are returning next year and are looking forward to having a successful season in 1984. 154 SOCCER GTTATTC A WAITS GTAMVMGN -STMT The Malcolm X Shabazz varsity basebai team will return, once again, to Utterman Fiela under the supervision of head coach Pat Gerardo and assistant coach Clinton Jones The team finished in second place for the city league last year. Coach Gerardo is excited with the prospect of playing with a host of new players, having graduated 10 players at the end of last season. The team win rely on the pitching of Lawrence Upshaw, Rodney Mason and Edquar-do Perez. Other team members are Hernandez Thomas, Alvin Washington. Kip Whitney. Salvador Barreto and Claston Walker. Coach Gerardo and players are looking forward to a good season. Their moin objective is to become the 1984 city champs. Coach Gerardo indteates change of position to outfielder SPORTS ACTIVITIES 155 HCMECCMING The homecoming festivities began on Friday. October 28th with our annual Homecoming Assembly for seniors and juniors. A very inspiring message was delivered to us about the importance of school spirit by the Rev. Charles W McCombs, pastor of St. Matthews United Methodist Church of Newark The Honorable Coun-cilman-at-Large Sharpe James, a South Side Alumni, presented championship jackets to our Lady Bulldogs, who won the 1983 New Jersey Group I State Championship. In the afternoon, the student body assembled in the gymnasium for a pep rally We were entertained by the marching band and various squads The queens and the footbaB team were presented to the student body. To climax the day. we were led into thunderous cheers by the cheerleaders and pep squad. At 12 noon, on Saturday, October 29th the Homecoming Parade commenced at Weequahic Park Our queens, donned in evening gowns and furs, riding atop fancy automobiles. led the way. smiling and waving to the crowd gathered along Chancellor Avenue As they entered Utterman Field, on this beautiful clear sunny day. the marching band, though small in number, filled the stadium with pulsating codences. At half time, the fun continued. The beautiful queens were once ogam presented The band and the squads showed themselves on and off the field. The only upset of the day was the fact that our football team lost the game in the last 6 seconds. The loss was very disappointing to us all but it did not spoil the exciting day had by us all. 156 HOMECOMING Mss Homecomng Mss Calendar VERNA MARGCHTTA SMALLWOOD Darlene mke 1st Runner-up IAVONNE FURLOW Mss Freshman CHARLONDA BALDWIN Mss Sophomore LESLIE MURPHY ffSHVITIO 1st Attendant MO€lLE DAVIS 2nd Attendant IYNNETTE SANDERS 3td Attendant ANDREA ALFORD Vk$s Malcolm X Snabazz DESREE MACK Mss Senor TAYESHA GOOOWN M$s Janet SAFlYYAH ISLAM Attendant - Mss Mole dm x Shabazz DAWN SHPLEY Attendant - Mos Senor CRYSTAL WARMACK HCMECCMING Senky Deborah W amson leods Pop Squod up Chonceior Avenue to Utterman Field. Senior Toni Mies stl encouroging Buiidogs with ’ier cheers Banner Carriers leoamg the way onto the field Cooch WJiams and Mr Wiliams brocing themselves ogarnst the cold Marching bond preparing to take the field at half tme Cooch Watson and Assistant Coach Wiikerson donnng championshp jackets 158 HOMECOMING HM Team hudde pror to begmrvng of game. Senky George Mayes gams yardage ogonst West S. k defense Boidog defense ciosng ri on West Side's bai carter Defense scramble to recover fumble. HOMECOMING 159 KfDDIf DAy Kid 3� © Ddy signifies a time in life that we can never relieve only remember and appreciate. A title famiy 30 together Boa. title brats tim so cod (He's so cool) The valey of title people She's os sweet os what she eats. Ain't her sweet? (Isn't she sweet?) Mommy's pumpkin and pie. Yum, Yum drink it up. Chiy ittie smurfette Sneaky threesome. KIDDIE DAY 161 Our precious Ittte woman. Adorable Ittle thing isn't she? Little mss soptwrtcated. Sleepy Hal(ow) Cuddty cuties A sweet smde ike sunshne We ai try to be so innocent. rm so upset I'm petrified. I’ve a test T-shirt t y Don't we look leaning)? isn't It fix ny what a ittle money con do? T-Shirt Day signifies the spirit of the senior class. Extra charisma was added to our T-Shirt Day because of the fact that the T-Shirt was designed by our own Hernandez Thomas Shabazz's Angels A Bright Spot m ou day 164 T-SHIRT DAY Isn't he lucky, he's got two. I'm trying to figure out what to do next. if it doesn't fit. please don't force it. Shucks, if I hod known that I was going to get my picture taken. I woud've worn my w g The class of '84 getting down to business. T-SHIRT DAY 165 Time Out. rd ike to make o coiect cal. 166 T-SHIRT DAY Put on a happy foce. We aot this Fifty points to the one who con guess who's in this picture A quiet moment m the Me of a bg mouth. That wasn't really tunny. Wait for me. I want to be late with you. I saw you looking at my hair. Yours doesn't look so hot either Shut Upl I'm profing I'm sming. but could you please move over a sme T-SHIRT DAY 167 THE EC AT TC TTTGETS . . . The Lady Bulldogs were traveling, full speed ahead, down the road to Rutgers University Athletic Center (the site of the state finals game) when they were rear-ended by Clifford Scott ond knocked out of the competition. The journey began with the Lady Buldogs hosting the arsippany Hills Vikings n the first round of the state North Jersey. Section 2, Group 3 tournament The Vikings pulled out to a 4-0 ead. but the Lady Bulldogs applied city league defense to ward Dff the attack. Mchele Bacon scored 7 of her 13 points m the first period to lead her team to a 50-39 victory. Liza Donnell grabbed 11 rebounds and tied Bacon with 13 points. In her final game in the Dog House, Michele Bacon scored 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to pace the Lady Bulldogs fo a 70-45 victory over the Phillipsburg Liners in the quarterfinals ound Playing tough defense, the Lady Bulldogs held the Liners icoreless in the first period. A hush fell over the gymnasium as senior Rita Richardson stood on the foul line, with 32 seconds left n the game, and sank two free throws in her final home game. Jharonda Phelps contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Section 2 semi-finals took the Lady Bulldogs to Randolph fo meet the Rahway Indians. Michele Bacon sparked her team ro a 56-41 victory, scoring 20 points. Freshman Earlisha Dil 'ollowed with 11 points. The Lady Bulldogs met the Clifford Scott Scotties (1983 Group 2 Champs) for the first time this season m the state North Jersey. Section 2. Group 3 finals. The rivalry between the two teams can be traced back a :ouple of years. In 1982, the Lady Bulldogs were victorious over ■he Scotties in the Pony Christmas Classics held at Orange High School. The two teams met two consecutive years (1982 and 1983) in the Essex County Tournament fmals. with the Lady Julldogs walking away with the title both times. In the 1983 contest, the Scotties led by 17 points in the fourth period, but he Lady Buldogs railed back for a 62-60 victory The Lady Bulldogs and the Scotties met for the Section 2 inals at Cranford High School. Our ladies quickly saw that they iad run into a team that was bigger, stronger, faster, and more Jetermined to be victorious. The Scotties, playing a tough half :ourt press that the Lady Bulldogs had some difficulty breaking, jrabbed a 20-7 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs rallied Jurmg the third period to cut the lead, but found themselves jnabie to overcome the deficit They found themselves xit-powered on the boards, unable to penetrate inside, and nost of their outside shots would not fall They outscored the cotties 24-16 in the fourth period, when Liza Donnell scored six 5f her 16 points to help her team finish with a respectable score. ?ita Richardson, in her final appearance as a Lady Buildog. :onr� ected two twenty foot jumpers in the final period. Michele Jacon finished her high school basketball career with 12 points. 'i rebounds and 4 steals in the game Sharonda Phelps scored 10 and grabbed 5 rebounds The Lady Bulldogs were defeated ! 8-58. We salute the Lady Bulldogs on their 23-2 season. With many itarters returning and a strong bench, we look forward to another winning season next year. R� ta Richardson roeases a short jumper 168 STATE TOURNAMENT Freshman Eartsha Di shows no fear though surrounded by giant Vkings Mchele Bocon tokos a short baseline jumper Lody Buldogs ptay tough city league defense. STATE TOURNAMENT 169 Bushra Shabazz makes a layup and draws the foul Michele Bocon completes a three point play Bushra Sbabazz shoots two In heavy traffic. 170 STAfS 'TC RNAMENf fiAcheie Bocon fakes a shot, then drives around defensive players Sharondo Phelps attempts a bank shot THE EC ID TC ElTttTS . . . The Bulldogs' bid for state championship ended when they were defeated by Clifford Scott in the Section 2 finals. The Bulldogs opened the state North Jersey. Section 2. Group 3 tournament by defeating Newark West Side in the Dog House. Jerome Hardy, scoring 12 of his 30 points in the fourth period, paced his team to a 75-60 victory over the Rough Riders. Nate Latta connected for 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Mark Pitt handed out 13 assists. In the quarterfinals, the Bulldogs were paired against the Hanover Park Hornets. The Dog House was filled with excitement as the Bulldogs and the Hornets stepped out on the court, both teams were black and gold. The Hornets grabbed an early lead and held it throughout the first half. Not wanting a repeat of last year's 77-54 quarterfinals defeat by the Hornets. Coach King changed strategies during the second half. Mark Pitt scored 10 of his 26 points, eight from the foul line, in the fourth period to rally the Bulldogs to a 70-64 victory over the Hornets. Ed Woods scored 18 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and blocked 8 shots. Nate Latta contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Bulldogs met the Clifford Scott Scotties, whom they had not played since the 1982 season, for the State Section 2 finals at Union High School. The game started at a slow pace, with the Bulldogs scoring first on a steal by Mark Pitt. The Scotties took over the lead in the second period and never relinquished it. The Bulldogs bowed to the Scotties 76-64. Nate Latta led the Bulldogs with 19 points. 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Mark Pitt was credited with 14 points, 5 rebounds. 5 steals and 3 assists. Jerome Hardy scored 13 and grabbed 6 rebounds. Ed Woods scored 10. grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked 4 shots. The Bulldogs concluded the season with an overall record of 18 wins and 5 losses. Jofome Hardy releases a short jumper STATE TOURNAMENT 171 Not© Lotto is touted os he attempts o layup Jerome Hordy scores two off the glass 172 STATE TOURNAMENT Nate Lotto coctrois rebound over teammate and Rough Riders. Ed Woods blocks a shot. Left to rght: 1st row - Deneen Marshal, Shar'ron Shipley. Verna Marqurtta Smalwood 2nd. row - Andrea AJford. Lynn Grody. Ms Valerie Hammond. Mabsa Mckendai 3rd row - Hassanna Greene. Mrs. Betty Preay Bryant. Lynnette Sanders. Natale Hayes 4th row - Anthony Tucker. Loral Bennett Jeff Roberson ToyAsha Goodwin 5th. row - Tanitia Forbes. Andree McCloud, LaVonne Furiow. Rita Richadson. 6S3ISSV1 ONV SOV1 0NHOA 3S3H1 30 S31AIVN 3H1 SS3H0 HOA NVO Left fo right 1st row - Loshunda Mier, Kim Mockkn. Toni Miles. Daphne Woods. Qwantyona Dickerson 2nd row - Pamela Jackson. Daphne WaBoce. Catherine Branch. Me hole Davis. Cynthta Scott. 3rd row - Tyose Hdand. Cheryl Mies. Mefcssa Claric. Jawana Holmes. Sabrina Fields 4th row - Venua Howard. Cynthia Hnton. Leah Wteon. Rena Perry. Cassandra Krksey 5th row • Deanna Greene. Vanessa Hoiand. Wanda and Wendy McNeB. Pl?f H Mf ut ru s Attach picture here Date: May 31. 1984 Place: SHORT HUIS CATERERS MILLBURN. NEW JERSEY THEME: GUEST: 176 PROM MEMORIES GEADLATICN MEMORIES Attach picture or program here PLACE__________________________________________________— GUEST SPEAKER: DATE:___________________________________________________ THEME: ----------- GRADUATION MEMORIES 177 CAM ycc MMAG1MC . . Iris Allison without holes in her shirt. Michele Bacon not going off on someone Loral Bennett with a human laugh. Baby Girl using her real name. Shar'ron Shipley without Cassandra Vanderhorst. Lamont James not yelling his brains out at a basketball game. Pamela Muhammad eating a pork chop. Charles Fletcher with small ears. Dorsey Woods and Daphne Wallace without each other Dianne Ramey wearing shoes and a skirt. Desired Mack without acne. Deneen Marshall with small eyes. Keisha Potts with dry lips, lynnette Sanders with moist lips. The Senior Class of 85 going out for lunch. Andrea Alford and Greg Malone not begging for food. Loral Bennett without school spirit. Connie Durham without moles Mr King without a tooth pick in his hair. Leonard Jeffries with perfect attendance. Keith Stubbs on the light side. Nate Latta with one girl friend. Stacey Baldwin being on time The football team with a winning season. Pamela Tanksley having a slow walk. Ms. Lowe without her trigonometry class. Namon Brown having the classes he is supposed to. Wendy McNeil with her knees not touching. Ms. Annette Williams wearing heels. Mrs. To we giving one of her students an “A”. Lamont James being a priest Rosalyn Danzey with a feminine walk. Tanya Brown being a go-go girl M.X.S. football team with a C average. Calum Black playing center for the Lakers. Andrea Alford not flirting. Iris Allison being Calvin Klein's assistant. Lynnette Sanders wearing sneakers. Tayesha Goodwin winning a Grammy. Greg Malone talking to less than 10 girts. Crystal Warmack on the cover of Vogue. Sherlene Thomas making an F in graduate school. Frank White not smiling. Ms. Hammond not crying. Mr. Salama with an honor roll class. Water fountains that give cold water in the hallway. Mrs. Lakes walking fast Miss Davis not saying “give me some . Mr. Oxford break dancing Mr. Ormsby with an unruly class. Ms. Annette Williams sitting quietly through a basketball game. Keisha Potts without a jar of vaseline. Crystal Warmack being in school a fun month. Andre Gunn being short. Jawna Pelt without a coat Connie Durham with 20 20 vision. Rolanda Davis being in the building at 2:33. Tyrone Barnett not borrowing somebody's work. Jawna Pelt at detention. Nathaniel Latta standing up after dunking. Darlene Mike being a bag lady. George Mayes playing for the Cowboys. Joyce Smith with short legs. Marcus Johnson being a wrestler. Rena Perry being serious. Veniza Howard with her mouth closed. Deneen Marshall being 6'2'. Kim Macklln with the title most talkative. Lynn Grady a nun. Lynnette Sanders not sounding like a mouse. Mrs Bryant not yelling Marquitta Smallwood having a day without problems. 178 CAN YOU IMAGINE LAST mu ANT) TTSTAMTNT We. the graduating Class of Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Four. Malcolm X Shabazz High School, in the City of Newark. New Jersey, being of sound integrity and having fulfilled the prescribed high school course, do hereby make public and declare this to be our last win and testament, hereby revoking any former bequest made by other classes heretofore. We. the class of 1984, will to the class of 1985. the privilege of being SENIORS''. We bequeath hard-working advisors to the class of 1986 We bequeath to Mr. Mayes a pair of Cazals. a Kangol and a bomber to match his personality. We bequeath the varsity football team a head coach with Mr. Finch's dedication. We bequeath Ms. Watson a Lady Bulldog with some height. We bequeath Mrs. Jones a microwave oven and an advanced foods class that is interested in cooking. We bequeath patience to Mrs. Bryant. We bequeath Mr. Floyd a dictionary to help with his spelling. We bequeath Mr. King a box of toothpicks to chew on and then stick in his hair. We bequeath Mr Reynolds a secretary to write his notes on the board. We bequeath Mrs. Robinson a blouse that fits. We bequeath Mrs. Hammond a pin to attach her keys to her clothes to keep from loosing them. We bequeath the cafeteria food with taste. We bequeath the class of 1985 the maturity needed to become a successful group of graduates. We. the graduating seniors of the class of '84, bequeath to the seniors that didn't make it an artificial diploma. We, the Optimist Staff, bequeath Mrs. Bryant an organized staff. We bequeath Ms. Annette Williams a new car. We. Darlene Mason and Hasannah Greene, leave Saleemah Bassit a day without Paul Vaughn I. Joyce Smith, bequeath my cousins Tammy and Lisa Willis my shorthand skills I. Verna Marquitta Smallwood, bequeath Saffiyyah Islam my flag twirling abities. I. Tina Wilson, bequeath Mrs. Bryant and her husband a weekend together without either having to speak to anyone on the Optimist Staff I, Lorai Bennett, bequeath to Mr. Salama a 1985 C. P. Chemistry class like his class of '84. I. LaVonna Furlow, bequeath a pair of tweezers to Timothy Smalls to use during basketball season. I, Deanne Greene, bequeath my cheerleading skills to Robin Rams. I, Lynn Grady, bequeath my leadership abilities to Charles Wail. I. Tina Wilson, bequeath my softball skills to Patrea Howard. I. Rena Perry, bequeath my sense of humor to Sylvia Woodard. I. Kim Mackbn, bequeath to my sister. Sandra Mocklm. a room at home all to herself I, Hernandez Thomas, bequeath a championship team to Coach Gerardo. I. Lavonne Furlow. bequeath my pmk and white bucks to Lisa Cochran. I. Michele Bacon, bequeath my jumpshot and aggression on the court to Sharon Bivens I. Cassandra Vanderhorst, bequeath all of my knowledge to my sister Cynthia Vanderhorst. I. Tina Wilson, bequeath to Bushra Shabazz and Earhsha Dill a pair of boxing gloves to even the score in basketball. I. Nicholas Mayers, bequeath my green Nikes to Vincent Mayers. I. Pamela Canady, bequeath wisdom and knowledge to my brother. Jonas. I. Darlene Mike, bequeath my title Miss Homecoming” to Robm Wiliams. I. Leonard Jeffries, bequeath dancing shoes to all the wall flowers I, Aiinda Thomas, bequeath Mr. Reynolds new jokes. I. Lenora Cody, bequeath to Mr. Bo we some new non-stretchable sweaters and a smaller briefcase. I. Deha Corney. bequeath a new grading system to Mrs. McKnight-Thomas. I. Andreo Alford, bequeath my title Miss Homecoming Attendant” and my position as senior class secretary to Leonda Banks I, Lynnette Sanders, bequeath to my cousin. Michael Stribling. all the success the future holds. I, Sherlene Thomas, bequeath my Chemistry notes to Charles Wall. I. George Mayes, bequeath my running abilities to Charles Wilson I. Hernandez Thomas, bequeath my art skills to the class of 1985 I, Rita Richardson, bequeoth my ball handling abilities to Tawana Edwards. I. Crystal Warmack. leave my Editor-in-Chief position to a reliable upcoming senior. I. Nate Latta. bequeath my height and dunking abilities to Obaltja Baraka. I. Marcus Johnson, bequeath my track shoes to Mr.Mayes. I. Cynthia Carter, bequeath to Mrs. Borden a class that can comprehend history. I. Tina Wilson, bequeath to Mrs. Towe a boxing ring to settle problems with students. I, Michelle Davis, bequeath to Ms. Wanda Davis a better attitude in the morning. I. Theresa Wiggns. bequeath a basketball team that is eligible to play to Mr. King. I. Andrea Alford, bequeath the twirlers more members. I. Tanya Brown, bequeath the Positive Action Club more devoted members. I. Jeffrey Mattison. bequeath hair to Mr Farrakhan. I. Leonard Jeffries, bequeath my classy style of rapping to women to all the junior young men I, Greg Malone, bequeath very high standards to the class of '85. I. Darlene Mike, bequeath less muscles and name brand jeans to Mr. Farrakhan. I, Deneen Marshal, bequeath the most talkative title to my sister. Stacey. I. Connie Durham, bequeath Ms. Lowe an on time recommendation. I. Kim MackSn. bequeath my title Most Quiet” to Angel Stewart. We. the graduating class of 1984. bequeath our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Malcolm X Shabazz staff. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT 179 Rose Acevado Pearl Adams Larry Adamson Dauud Al-Ali Lorraine Albritton James N Alexander Mimm� e Alexander Alfonzo Jr. Cynthia Alford George Alford Harold Alford LaTonya Alford Olin Alford Fr. Oin Alford Sr. Viola Alford Wiie Mae Alford Jameerah Ali Slick Al Albert Alston Cheryl Alston Alston Family Hubert Alston Lateefah Alston Loretta Alston Pearl Alston Rita Alston Shell Alston Jerome Anderson Rick Anderson Rodney Anderson Rufus Anderson Sherrell Anderson Susan Anderson Harry Andres Patricia Andrews Angie Anna T. Muhammad Anwar Armstead Avon Barbershop Frank C. Azzinaro Baby ”83 Baby ”83 J. Bailey 180 BOOSTERS ECC§TEE§ Pam Bailey Betty Baker Robert Baldwin Anthony Banks Obalay Baraka Donald Barnes Theresa Baron Violet Barrett Dyquirah Bashir Barbara Batemen Karrien A Bateman Kimberly Bateman Lloyd Beasley Jose Becerra Hassan K. Bennett J. Bennett Linda Bennett Naajia Bennet NaTasha Bennett Shyrt Beckwith Donte Best Gwen Best Takshea Best Tanisha Best BG's Kitchen Mary Biggers Robert Bigley Salrnah Bilal Edith C. Biswas Bernard Bivins Gary Blackney Eric Blandon Eric Blauding Mrs. Eric Blauding James Blount Joyce Bobbit Shatrse Bobbit Darlene Bond Cheryl Booker Esther Booker Ann Borden Jamal Boulder Donald Boyd Gregg Boyd Jenny Boyd Ann Boykin Marion Bradbury Alberta Brady Bragman's Deli Gregg Braswell Hasanna Braswell Michael Braxton James Brewer Nacey Lee Brewer Lonnie Brewster Ben Brion Amanda Brown Anna Brown Dawn Brown Derrick Brown Felicia Brown Gerald Brown Hellen Brown Juanita Brown Marcella Brown Mrs. Brown Roy E. Brown Shawn Brown Steven Brown Tara Brown Tierre Brown Tanya Brown Mary Helen Bruton Eliza Bryant Gene Burnes Josephine Burns Fred Helen Raheem Busley Anthony M. Butler Butler Family Razie Butler Gloria Byrd PhyHis Byrd Thomas Codorette Basm Ali Cahn Nancey Calderon Theresa Calhoun Andre Caliohand Catherine W Campbell Earl Campbell Mrs. Canada Geraldine Canady Pemelia Canady Sanita Canady T. Capasso Guard Capece Jose Cardona Carmen Delia Carney Clifford R. Carrol Cynthia Carter Mory Ellen Carter Shirt Carter Shirley Carter Tara Sophia Carter Thomas IV Carter Brenda Carthell Marcille Catean E. Cerato Stephanie Chamblee Charlie Archie Chavis Peartie Chestnut Ida Civitano David Clark Linda Clark Loistene Clark James Cleveland Jermain Cobb Johnathan Cobb Doris Cochran Richard Collazo Clementine Come J. E. Cood Demitria Cooper Corbin Family Gloria Corbin Andria Corey Gwen Cotton John S. Covington LiBie B Covington Lindsey Covington ECCSTEES Sylvia Covington Esther Dogon Verna Covington Claudette Dolison Victoria Covington Rose Donaghue Crash-Crew John Dorer James T. Crauford M. C. Dowdy Wanda Crooks Alvin Dozier Betsy Crooms Myrtle Drake Frank Crooms Gloria Drummer Vivian Culver Blanca Duran June M. Cunningham Deborah Durham John Curtis Dy Andre Daniel Jeffrey Dykes Crystal Daniel Dy-Ski David Daniel Esther Ebron Denise Daniel Tony Ebron Elaine Daniel Dave Edmends Faye Daniel Jeanette E. Edwards Lisa Daniel Marscell Edwards Lynette Daniel Mr Edwards Oza Daniel Eileen Tammy Daniel James Elafrisch Tonya Daniel Jimmy El-Amin David Tyrone Eijah Chert Davis Essex Cleaners J. Davis Maria Esteves Michoel Davis Angela Evans Ronald Davis Clarence Kipp Evans Samuel Davis Cliff Evans Virginia Davis Frankie Evans Willie M. Davis Gina Evans Barbara Ann Dawkins Omar Evans Ronnie Dawson Patricia Evans Bessie Day Evelyn Kasan Days Kim Ewing Cindy Deas Diana Exum Johnny Dempson Korh Exumm Sr. Chrishonda Dent Dan Fabrizio Denise Dent Sharif Farrakhan Luqman Dent William Farrar Leon De Vase Evelyn Fennell Diane Fennell ishmeal Dias Karen Fennell V. Dit William Field Liie Dobbins Andrey Fellmans BOOSTER: ECCSTEES Preston J. Finley Brenda Fisher Wayne Floweilen James Ford A. Foster Jeanine Foster Lara Foster William Foster Pat Frank Pauline Fraser Leslie Freeman Friend Thomas R. Frohlich Kazz Fryer Dawn Fuller Elaine Fuller Elizabeth Fuller Yolanda Fuller Sharon Gargano Catherine Garnir Roy Garrity Derrick Gary Wadeeah Gary Derrick Gaskas The Gaskas Family Sandra Gaston April Gawamt Mattie Gibbion Sherman Gibbs Sha Gichrist Gwendolyn Gillard Rhonda Gilmore Jacqueline Gimes Kameela Gimes H. Glavrtove Bil Blover God Bless The Queens Earline Goines Samuel D. Goines Victoria D. Gopes Gary Graham J. Graham Jackie Graham Horace Gray 182 BOOSTERS Deborah Green Felicia Green Linda Green Lisa Green Glenda Greene James E. Greene James Greene James Greene Jr. Jowanna Greene Loraine O. Gregory Alvin Griffin DuJvan Griffin Sharmayne Griffin Tramayne Griffin Uless Griffin Mrs. Uless Griffin Gumucio Irnen Corrie Gunn Wiliams Gun John Hair Kendall Hairston Amy L. Hall Elizobeth Hall Fred D. Hall Hakim D. Hall Lutricia Hamlin Marian Hampon Vaidarsia Hand Alverna Hardy Mrs. Hargrove David Harley Carol Lynn Harris Gisele Harris James R. Harris John Harris Joyce Harris Judith Harris Lisa Harris Lydia Harris Roger Harris Tracey Harris Angela M. Harrison Gale Harrison Germaine Harrison Michael Harrison Ann Hayes Melvin Hayman Earl Heoden Trinidad Heim Joyce Helms Randolph Helms Pamela Henderson Arlene Henry Walter L. Herb James Herbert C. Harriot E. Heste Eddie Hickman Erica Hickman Johnny Ronnie Hickman Martha Hicks Trina Hil Ettal Hines Margaret Hines Dorothy Kinnat Mary Kinton Art Hodge' Rhonda Hodge Mr Hodges Tyiase Holland Bridget Holmes Terrence A. Holmes Monica Holt Hope Lucy Hopson Archie Hart on Bernice Hortoan Carolyn Horton House of Watts B S. Mr. Howard Agnes Howard G. Howard Carrol Howe John Hudson Ernestine Hughes Howard Hughes Jr. Javibag Hughes Laneir Hughes Loretta Hunt BCCSttES Robert Hunt Mr. Jones Lou Little William M Hunt R. Jones. Renee Jones Willie J. Long Jr. Deborah Hunter Robert Jones Marvin Lowery Mai Hunter Jose Grocery Linda Lucas Anonia Huntley JPN Pat Lyrch Dennis Ingram Nancy Knner Betty Lytch Gerina Inneo Karol Cloris Nodal Jack's Barbershop Frank Kasey Brenda Namey Dia Jackson Sandra Kearney Nancy Emma Jackson Killer Kev. Juanita D. Nelson Janica Jackson C. King Dennis Newman Johnny Jackson Dionne King Selena Newton Reggie Jackson Evelyn King Mr Nochotos Ulyssess Jackson Lola A. King Lekisha Nicloie Victor Jackson Adelind King B. Nolon Warren Jackson Lee Kirkland Brenda Odom Amelia Jacobs Anthony Kirksey B. Oga BiPy James Deborah Kirlsey Elizabeth Oliveo James Shirby Kirksey Terry Ofoyde James Grocery Mr. Kivet Liz Olszuk John James Teresa Knighton Micael Orlatte Laureao L. Jamon Sr. Anne-Marie Laborde Outlaw Cheryl Jarmon Jolanda Lacewell Kathy Ovstills Dwanda Jeffers Warren Lacewell Preston Owens Jeffrey La-Dee-Dy Al Padilla Maivin Jenkins Lakeemah Niek Page Renee Jett Landrun Jr. Ludurg Pagharo Anthony Jiggetts Mone L. Landrun Btadley Parham Bobby Johnson Kalen Lang Mr. Parsonnet Cheryl Johnson Cynthia Lassiter Patricia Gene Johnson Pat Laudadio Aaron Patrick Harit Johnson Sha Keena Lawrence Cheryl Puley Monroe J. Johnson Gertrude Leak James Peacock Paul Johnson Nathon Leary Essie Pechett Sarah Johnson David Lee Gregory Perry Stacey Johnson Eiise Lee Ronald Perry Wanda Johnson Geneva Lee Mr. Pete William Johnson Mary Lee Gary Jerome Pette JoJ� e Abe Leorne Oscar Petty Jr. Carmella Jones Tammy Leveridge Mr. Phil Cexette Jones Betty Liddail Ronald Phillip D. C.. Jones Linda Liles Mrs Ronald Philips Inda Jones Lillie Ronnie Phillips J. Jones Barbara W. Little V. PiCOCt BOOSTEI ECCSTERS Nelso Ouoctor Oscar Plant Vincent Priester Steve Proviod Pope Darrell A. Porter Yan Yan Potts Gilbert Puryear Donald Quarels Rabbit WHlis Rackley Raymond Rains Robin Ram Adidul Ralssm Cass� e Ramey George Ramey John Ramey Ishaque Rana Corey Randall Guy Randell Josephine Randall Riggie Randall Vivian Randall Raton Barbara Reed Cyril Reed Vaughn Reid Rerer Deborah Reynolds Ruby Reynolds Norma Richardson II Debbie Ridley Debra Ridley Gregory Riggins Gregory Riggins Michael Riggins Martha Roach Kim Orberts Rev. James Robinson Karen Robinson C. Rocco Antoinette Rocco H. Roders De De Rodridguez Joon Rodridguez Luis Ridrudguez Roger Butch Roger Ana Rojas J. Rosa Levi Rouse Joann Royster Dorothy Rutf Christina Rutz Mary Ruselle Lori Russo Ernest Rutledge Baseemah Laiaam Hassan Salaam Mamie Halmaon Sameerah Mildred Smauels Tyron Sanchez Carla Sanders Merlucious Sanders Nicky Sander R. L. Sanders Sandrea Santos Cleste Armando Santrayll L. Saunders Rhoda Schenek Gertrude Sciacca Evelyn Scontion Tara Scott Thelma Scott PhyBis Scudder Nathaiei Seabrooks Shabadoo Shakeens Annie Sharpies John Sharpless David R. Shaw Arlene Sherman Mrs. Shipman A Sierra Roselee Simms LaVern Simpson Eluise Smalls Billy Smith Exra Smith C. Smith Ellen Smith Etienne Smith Geneva Smith George Smith Jerry Smith Day Kay Smith Leo Smith Raymond Smith Robert Smith Stefone Smith Smitty Gerrie Sneed Monica Sneed Nicole Sneed Snippy Delores Sparer Booker Speight Frank Spencer Mary Spencer Norman Spigei Tyeast Spikes Liz Spivery L. G. Sterling Melinda Spruiell Derrick Standifer Strawberry Shortcake George S. Stribfcng Nancy Suber Rose Ann Suppa Catherine Sure Barry Sweet Gary Taggart 184 BOOSTERS Congratulations Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 From the Administrators and Supervisors GORDON MAYES SEYMOUR B. FARBER RICHARD WILLIAMS BERNARD BAUER JACK KORBMAN HELEN MEANS DAVID C. SWANSON CATHERINE M. MURPHY IRVIN M. SHMURAK EDNA BAILEY JOHN BROVACO EVELYN LEWIS IRVIN MITZMAN HAROLD J. WHARTON ADS 185 Congratulations to Best Wishes to LAVONNE FURLOW LAVONNE FURLOW May you succeed at whatever you do. Love. Pete. Toni Shavon May all of your dreams now become a reality. The sky is the limit. Baby Girt!!! Love Pop. Grandma. Uncle Dave To LAVONNE FURLOW Congratulations to my daughter May all your dreams and desires be fulfilled Reach for the stars. LAVONNE FURLOW JOY - SUCCESS - LOVE May you conquer all that you endeavor. Never settle for anything less than the best Aunt Marie Uncle Al Alanda Al Jr. Best Wishes Daddy and Jenny Congratulations to OUR BABY GIRL Saint Matthews United Methodist Church of Newark LaVonne, May you set your goals high and dchieve dU you want and desire We will continue to support all of your endeavors. Congratulations LAVONNE FURLOW AND THE 1984 Graduates We love you. Mom and Willie “May God Bless You. Rev. Charles W. McCombs Jr., Pastor South Orange Littleton Avenues 186 ADS Congratulations to Congratulations to LAVONNE FURLOW LAVONNE FURLOW and the Class of 1984 May you continue to strive for your goal Frankie Hooper Meeker Management Associates To LAVONNE FURLOW Best Wishes to LAVONNE FURLOW and the Malcolm X Shabazz Study, learn and keep on climbing until you reach your goal. Class of 1984 Your grandmother W. B. Hooper The Milk Bar 305 Clinton Avenue Newark, New Jersey 242-9328 Quick Take-out Service Congratulations VONNE-POOH (LAVONNE FURLOW) Congratulations LAVONNE FURLOW May your life be like math We wish you much success. Go for it. Joys added ( + ) Sorrows subtracted (-) Happiness multiplied (xj Love un-divided ( + ) Love, Aunt G. B. Phyllis and Snippy Love. Sho-Guns Congratulations To RENA PERRY RENA PERRY Only a fool graduates A wise man keeps on learning. Good Dequilla's Snack House luck in tne TUTure. 100 16th Avenue Newark. New Jersey Good Food 642-3226 From Grandma Kacey, Trina and Yolanda ADS 187 To MICHELLE DAVIS Congratulations MICHELLE DAVIS and the Class of 1984 Best Wishes in the future. With Love. Gwen McMillan Griado Inc. Liquor 8c Grocery Store 327 Mulberry Street Newark. New Jersey 07105 Jose Criado. Prop. Congratulations and Best Wishes Congratulations to MICHELLE DAVIS MICHELLE DAVIS With Love, cousin Gal. Aunt Doris. Aunt Tian and Uncle Stanley. from Jan Thompson Your Tupperware Dealer. 677-0445. Congratulations to my niece MICHELLE DAVIS and my nephew WILBURN NeSmith To a dear Friend from Aunt Cornelia. Natalie Hayes from a loving family Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens Randy. Rex. Tiwana. Nikeerah. ANDREA ALFORD Mclver 8c Sons Metal Fin. Inc. 11 Dickerson Street Newark. New Jersey 07103 Tel: (201) 676-0896. 188 ADS Best wishes in all your endeavors. Congratulations VERNA MARQUITTA SMALLWOOD and the Class of 1984 Mr. and Mrs. James Dawson Edward and Marcus Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 Nathan Leary Class of 1983 Best Wishes to VERNA MARQUITTA SMALLWOOD Strive to be the best that you can. so in the neor future your life wil be successful. Your brother. MOE Congratulations and Best Wishes to VERNA MARQUITTA SMALLWOOD and the class of 1984 Life is time and time is precious. Use it wisely and the future will be good to you. Rev. and Mrs. Howard A. Bryant Sr. Congratulations to my mother MRS. VALERIE HAMMOND Love Chris ADS 189 Best Wishes to NATALIE HAYES Wes Groceries 125 Clinton Ploce Newark, New Jersey. Congratulations to NATALIE HAYES and the Class of 1984 Carl S. Ross, M.D. Infants and Children 185 Central Avenue East Ornage. N.J. 672-0231. Congratulations to my dear daughter NATALIE HAVES If no Answer call 678-2700 Hours by Appointment remember that Mommy will always love you. Stay Sweet. Love Mommy Mr. Lee Associate David Snead, M.D. To a Special Person NATALIE HAYES Good Luck in the future with your career. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Wiley. NATALIE HAYES AND the Class of 1984 Lloyd Mold Polishing Co. Molds Polished for Plastic Items Also Dies Punches, Inserts Tommie Lloyd, Jr. President Congratulations NATALIE HAYES The New World Lounge 16th Avenue Newark. New Jersey. 190 ADS 263 Halsey Street. Newar, New Jersey 07102; (201) 622-5448. Congratulations and Best Wishes CONNIE DURHAM Congratulations MARIE RANDALL and the Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 F W Grocery May your ship always sail in the sea of success. 596 Hunterdon Street Newark. New Jersey 07108 623-6584 Free Delivery Red Star Superette. Inc. 452 Clinton Avenue Newark. N J. 07108 Wholesale - Retail 243-0568 Free Delivery Congratulations LEAH WILSON Congratulations to my sister from Mother - Carol Wilson MARIE RANDALL Grandmother - Josephine Ransom Uncle Joe Aunt Bernice Love Steve Randall Congratulations and Best Wishes Congratulations to Monique Potts to Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 Gla-Mur Beauty Salon 109 Elizabeth Avenue Lowell's City Line Barber Shop 947 Frelmghuysen Avenue Newark. New Jersey Newark. New Jersey Working hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday Congratulations to the Class of 1984 E. W. Productions. Inc. Stairway to the Stars Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1984 Right Out There With The Best of Them 778 Bergen Street Newark. N. J. 07108 Everett D. White 1. Chairman of the Board Everett D. White R, Chief Executive Officer (201) 824-7090 (201) 824-5861 New Dreamland Lounge 955 Frelinghuysen Avenue Newark. New Jersey 07114 201 242-9368 Li John 8t Silk Mike. Prop. Mgr. MARVIN ADS 191 CONGRATULATIONS TO CRYSTAL WARMACK from Aunt Eva and Uncle William What you will become, you are now in the process of becoming ... Take full advantage of all that life has to otter. Try to make the best of even the worst situation High expectations rear higher results. Never let your aspirations exceed your grasp Don't leave any stone unturned; explore all aspects of life and always enjoy life to the fullest. CONFDENCE IS SUCCESS” 192 ADS Congratulations to CRYSTAL WARMACK. Congratulations to May you have much success in the future We are very proud of you. CRYSTAL WARMACK, my beloved and beautiful daughter. Your happiness is my happiness Love mommy Love Aunt Ela Uncle Marion. ‘ Search Learn and Conquer If you can imagine it. you can become it: if you can dream it. you can achieve it. To my niece Congratulations to CRYSTAL WARMACK. What a lovely young lady you have become. Nothing can stop you now.. Keep reaching for the highest bow Love always Aunt Ruth and Uncle James. CRYSTAL WARMACK. A lovely young lady with a beautiful personality. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Don't let onythng or anyone stop you unti you reach that high rise . “Keep on keeping on. building a road to achievement. Carolyn. Timerjri and Nicole O'Neal To CRYSTAL WARMACK. Congratulations on your graduation From Uncle John and Hi-Style Fashions Gateway I. Newark, N. J. 07102 Congratulations to Domestic India Garments. Open daily 7 a m. - 5 p.m CRYSTAL WARMACK Saturday a m. • 4 p.m. From Aunt Rosa and Uncle Leroy. It is with great pleasure that we tell you congratulations. Not only on your graduation, but also because of the beautiful, intelligent, resilient, resourceful and open minded young lady you have turned out to be. You have come a long way. yet you have an endless excursion ahead. We are confident that you will continue to make us proud Weakness is ignorance, strength through education. Congratulations to CRYSTAL WARMACK. From Gateway Health Beauty Aids Gateway 1 - Market Street Newark. N.J. 07102 Once again. Congratulations We love you! ADS 193 BEST WISHES to KIM MACKLIN Tim© is running out and soon you will be on your own. Be successful in hfe and never let yourself fall short of your goal. Be strong and remember me. CONGRATULATIONS TO WALIK WALKER KIMBERLY SHAWN MACKLIN Wishing you all the luck and happiness in the world. The Family Mom Dad Yvette Macklin Tracey Macklin Sandra Macklin Best Wishes to Fran Macklin Laquan Macklin TANYA BROWN Kenjuan Macklin I'll miss you and the comb. Fugi Macklin Good luck!! Cousin Marvin Lacewell We expect the best from the students at MALCOLM X SHABAZZ To the Class of 1984 HIGH SCHOOL GOOD LUCK AND Congratulations to the Class of 1984 BEST WISHES Brothers Motor Club East Ward Councilman 121 Elizabeth Avenue Newark. New Jersey 07108 Henry Martinez Bro. Shaw 194 ADS Congratulations to SELINA RAINES To my daughter SELINA RAINS A person who has the courage to set high goals, and the determination to succeed May your future be as bright as your smile. Everyone is proud of you. Continued success on all of your endeavors. 1 have watched you grow from an infant to a toddler, through adolescence, and now I can respect you as a young lady 1 am very proud of you for your accomplishments. 1 love you very much. Will Price Forever Mom Congratulations to PAMELA MUHAMMAD CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO VENEZIA HOWARD and the Class of 1984 P J Producing 121 Elizobeth Avenue Newark. New Jersey Ernest Pratt. President The Corner Store 31 Madison Avenue Newark. New Jersey 07108 Booking - Recording - Producing Congratulations to Congratulations to PAMELA MUHAMMAD and the Class of 1984 Robert Wilson Barry Preyor LYNNETTE SANDERS Business Consultants As a graduate in the Class of '84. you are entering the pathway to independence We shall advise you. and may God lead you. 1576 Maple Avenue Hillside. New Jersey SHABAZZ ALUMNI Love. Mother Father Aunt Charlie Hoping to Serve You All Forms of Insurance Accounting at its best 926-2599 926-3905 926-9029 ADS 195 Congratulations to Donyea Harris House of Perry's Barber Shop 987 Bergen Street Newark. New Jersey 07108 From Mom Dad Congratulations to Monique Potts Globe Cleaners 945 Fretinghuysen Avenue Newark, New Jersey 242-7428 Congratulations to Donyea Harris Success is commonly measured as a ladder one climbs May you so ascend; and when you have reached your final rung you may be able to say - I am proud of where I am, I am proud of how I got here, and I am happy in doing what I do. Life being so complex, there are often ladders one must climb. In these quests, may you also be able to say: I am proud I am proud I am proud From someone who cares. Carolyn Seda Congratulations Monique Keshia Potts Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations Monique Potts McDonalds Birthday parties Tours Orange bowl Call Victor Autry 196 ADS 242-3756 Congratulations and Best Wishes to Monique Potts and the MXS Class of 1984 Jo Dene's Beauty Salon Inc. 674-9000 24 Sanford Street East Orange, N. J. 1 Block off Central Avenue 674-9774 Congratulations Tanya Brown May God bless you in ail your future endeavors. We love you. Mickey. Joy and Warren Lacewel Congratulations and Best Wishes Lavonne Furlow and the Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 Congratulations and Best Wishes Councilman At-Large Donald Tucker Hosanna and Deanna Greene Uncle Fuquan and Joy Congratulations To Miss LaVonne (Baby Girl) Furlow From Staff of Mark IV - Positive Image and Assoc. ADS 197 Congratulations to The Daughter of our Church CONNIE DURHAM May your graduation be the first step on the road to o successful, satisfied life. May you always achieve your goals. As you go through fcfe. just remember we love and care for you. May God's blessings follow you wherever you go. Pastor E. L. Chamblee and Congregation Promised Land Baptist Church 592-4 Hunterdon Street Newark. New Jersey 198 ADS SINCERE BEST WISHES to the Malcolm X Shabazz High School Class of 1984 from Honorable Sharpe James Newark City Councilman and Professor of Education Essex County College SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE A BULLDOG CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1984 Your Community Fish, Steak Grocery CONGRATULATIONS Malcolm X Shabazz Class of 1984 Mackey 8c Mackey Auto Repair Motor - Body Work - Painting 409 Avon Avenue Newark, New Jersey CONGRATULATIONS to our niece MICHELLE DAVIS who makes us so very proud 1159 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07108 824-1533 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1984 Sherman Avenue Fish Grocery 49 Sherman Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07114 Aunt Tina Uncle Stanley Fishman - Brother-in-Law J. B, Lisa and Yvette ADS 199 CONGRATULATIONS SHAR'RON SHIPLEY From your first graduation from preschool, which we knew was only the beginning, to your high school graduation, you have made us so proud of you. Although your father isn't here to see you graduate, we know that he's smiling with great pride as he looks down on you from heaven. We all love you and wish you luck in your future endeavors. Preschool Graduation Age 4 Mother - Shelia Shipley Sisters - Felicia 8c Camille Shipley Brother - William Shipley Grandmother - Lillian Booker Great Grandparents -Arthur 8c Katherin Header Great Grandmother - Amita Booker Great Uncle - Lt. Neal Patterson Great Uncle - William Patterson Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Steve 8c kids Aunt Janie, Uncle Michael 8c kids Aunt Jean 8c Uncle Ronald Aunt Cheryl Handford Great Aunt - June Ongue Great Aunt - Coral Huston Cousins Sandy 8c Dawn Friend Roslyn Potts 200 ADS Congratulations and Best Wishes MOMMIE and the SENIOR CLASS of 784. You have given your best; now may the best come back to you. Frankie, Nikki, and T.D. Robinson Congratulations to my daughter suzette McFarland Always look up. never down If you hold your head up, you will receive all the happiness and success of life. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CLASS Love. Mother Congratulations to FATHEAD McFARLAND Wish you success and happiness. Love Shelia The Councilman George Branch Civic Association, 185 Bruce Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 ADS 201 HOWTO MAKE SURE YOU GET A CLASS RING THAT’S A CLASS RING. At Balfour class rings arc a tradition. High school students—like World Champions in f(x tball, baseball, basketball and hockey-have been expressing their pride in achievement through Balfour rings lor almost four generations. And Balfour tings are custom era ft ed just for vour class. W ith the personal touches you select to express voui high sch(K)l experience. Make sure your class ring is a real 'class ring' from Balfour. ()rder yours on Baltour Ring Day. Congratulations to TAYESHA GOODWIN May Success Be Yours RIFS Home Repairs and Remodeling General Contractor Bob 673-4666 East Orange Congratulations DESIREE E. MACK I wish you the very best in the years to come Good Luck. With lots of love. Mom Congratulations and Good Luck to TAYESHA GOODWIN We love you and know you will succeed, Congratulations DESIREE E. MACK May you have many happy years of success m the near future Love Uncle Sam Aunt Gwen 202 ADS With lots of love. Your fiancee. Jesse MALCCLM A SH EULLDCGS BULLDOGS LAW (ALMA MA TLL ) It's always fair weather When Malcolm X Shabazz gets together Though the world may forsake thee We will always loyal be For it's always fair weather When Malcolm X Shabazz gets together We'll be loyal forever ALMA MATER 203 To our colors black and gold. AUTOGRAPHS 204 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS 205 AUTCGEAPHS 206 AUT OGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS 207 ,4 UTCCEAPHS 208 AUTOGRAPHS WALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY ■ ttruikt xiHOl'i! t •