Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1949 volume:

The FORTY-NINER SO O PUBLISHED BY MATAWAN HIGH Pillar Staff Dolores Latsko, Inge Otto, Alice Vreeland, Nancy Casler, Jeanne Schanck, Aletha Koons, Dorothy Gaub, Elizabeth Wasmuth, Shirley Burlew, Marianne Havran, James Gall, Robert Baker, Nicholas Fidele, Arlene Ostergaard, Margaret Bruce, Elizabeth Burlew, Carol Delbasco, Jane Haycook, Claire Marmone, Lillian DiBiase, Florence McGowan, Florence Menzel, William Sutphin, June Strother, Ronald Benkert, Stasia Olstowski, Mr. Soraci, Robert Gessner. Lssue of the PlLLARL at MATAW AN, NEW JERSEY in JUNE, 1949 Miss GENE WHITE To Miss Gene White and Mr. Arthur Soraci who have given unselfishly of their time and efforts to help make our Senior Year at Matawan lighthearted yet purposeful, and whose influence will follow us through the years, we, the Forty-niners, dedicate this yearbook. Dedzcation MR. ARTHUR SORACI MRr. DoxALD H. Ross TO THE CLASS OF 1949 Plutarch said, What we know about the arts and sciences is also true of moral excellence, for to its per- fect development three things must meet together: natural ability, theory, and practice. If any one of these elements be wanting, excellence must be so far deficient. For natural ability without training is blind, and training without natural ability is defective, and practice without both natural ability and training is imperfect. - None of us is perfect; yet to whatever degree we are endued with abilitiesmental, physical, and spiritual-we have a moral responsibility to develop them for the improvement of our character and per- sonality so that we may enjoy a full. complete life ourselves and make worthwhile contributions to the age in which we live. You have received glimpses of great ideas from your study of the works of men and women in the field or art, literature, mathematics, science, and his- tory. Every subject offered in the high school pursued with interest and effort on your part, has left its impress upon your character and personality. . You are rational human beings. Your sense of justice is sound; your loyalties have multiplied; your friendships have increased. skills have been developed; you are more stable in your thinking; and you have, to a certain degree, attained moral maturity; therefore, as you step out from the high school level into a more mn?plu'alcd world you will be challenged to answer haxlcl problems in human relationships. May God give you ingenuity and a willingness to move forward with courage. May you continue to be thoughtful and Kind to all. Best wishes for your happiness and success. JoHN E. BENNETT Principal Admiinistration TO THE SENIORS OF MATAWAN HIGH SCHOOL Every class that graduates from a school leaves its collective mark on that institution. Be it for good or for bad, the school is different because they have lived in it for four years. A school is more than brick and mortar, paper and books, pencils and desks. A school is a living thing, having an existence and personality greater than the sum of all of its members. A school has its roots in the soil of its community; its trunk in the ever-growing body of its traditions. But as a tree is un-changing yet ever-changing, so a school is a stable yet dynamic thing. Even the giant redwood or the mighty oak may fall before the woodsman's axe or be nourished to greater majesty by the loving care of man. The school may wither or even be destroyed; the product of generations of loving care may be lost by an unheeding generation. Or the school may be a better, richer, stronger, thriving, living, sheltering institution because your generation loved it, too. Doxarp H. Ross Supervising Principal Mg. JouN E. BENNETT Page Six F G E T X IONE ALLEN How do T sew this tuck?' Where is the baking soda? These are only a few of the questions which Mrs. Allen answers daily. The future homemakers of 49 owe all their knowledge of cooking and sewing to her. ANTOINETTE BELL This attractive teacher helps make English and Ge- ometry a pleasure. She is adding to the success of our class by helping with the Sen- ior play. Dramatics, sewing, and singing arc her favorite outside interests. MILDRED BENNETT The versatile secretary to our principal has kept us all splendidly in hand this year. Could it be she gets her en- ergy from pineapple mint sodas? FLORENCE BODZIAK In spite of her diminutive size, Mrs. Bodziak certainly does not lack energy or en- thusiasm. Her help with the Senior Searchlight is an in- dication of her tremendous capability. ESTELLE BRADLEY Mus. Bradley is the one re- sponsible for giving us our daily basic seven. Also, she certainly has done a splen- did job helping us with our dance refreshments. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL Remember when we were Juniors and having a terrible time with our prom decora- tions? Who was there to help us? Mrs. Campbell. Don't think we don't appreciate this. JOHN CARACCIOLO Many a happy hour we have spent dissecting frogs under Mr. Caracciolo's watch- ful guidance. We are certain that our track team also ap- preciates his help. LOIS DAVIDSON Mrs. Davidson has done much these past two years to make our library efficient and attractive. You have done a marvelous job, Mrs. David- son. Thank you! NAOMI DENNISON La mademoiselle Dennison, our French and Latin teacher, has guided many of us with her helpful advice. We're sure that the Seniors will al- ways remember her friendly personality. WALTER DUDLEY Do you need something built of wood? If so, just call on Mr. Dudley and you'll get it; for his shop is always the center of activity. What would we do without him? FACULTL Y LAURA GORDON Miss Gordon, among her many other activities, devotes a considerable amount of her own free time to the Cheer- leaders. Despite the work that this entails she is still able to remain patient, cheerful, and friendly. MARY HALLERAN One! Two! Three! Four! When this familiar cry is heard you know Miss H is putting the girls through their paces. The Senior girls wish they had half her energy. ROBERT HARDIE Mr. Hardie's true courage has been displayed often in helping those four mad scientists with their experi- ments after school. His job certainly requires much pa- tience and fortitude. JOHN HEYER Mr. Heyer is Matawan High School's first Mechani- cal Drawing teacher. He came to us two years ago, and has made this course a terrific success. CHARLES JONES We all appreciate Mr. Jones hard work in super- vising the intramural activ- ities. In addition to this he devotes much time to the Swimming Club. EDWARD KILKUSKIE Besides teaching various commercial subjects, Mr. Kil- kuskie coaches our Junior Varsity football team. His cheerful manner has won him many friends among the students. FRANK H. LLOYD This genial English teacher unfortunately is not one of our advisors. However, he is always willing to give us helpful advice whenever we need it. HORACE MELLOR Mr. Mellor, although new to us this year, undertook the terrific task of directing our Senior play, Ah Men! Thanks for your help with the largest project of the year. VIRGINIA MILSTER Miss Milster has really kept the M. H. S. Band step- ping this year. When we Seniors finally march down the aisle at commencement, it will be to the strains of Pomp and Ci cumstance directed by Miss Milster. - RHODA RYAN Miss Ryan started teaching here the same year that we entered High School. This year she is getting married and leaving us. We wish this fellow Forty Niner all the luck in the world. Page Seven PACTHLETY JOHN SHEA Smiles + Helpfulness -+ Enthusiasm -+ Activity S. H. E. A. Mr. Shea, the life blood of our school, is always ready and willing to assist in CELESTE WENZEL Efficient, cooperative, pleas- ant, untiring, and helpful. We know that these adjec- tives describe only one per- son-our indispensable Miss student and faculty projects. Wenzel. VINCENT SULLIVAN Cheerful and friendly, Mr. HELEN WOOLFORD Mrs. Woolford can always Sullivan is another one of our be counted upon to provide Senior advisors. This is a job bandaids, iodine, and friend- in itself, but he still finds ly reassurance whenever time to put on numerous needed. Among her many assembly programs. other duties she teaches a homenursing class to the Freshman girls. ANTHONY NUCCIO Behind our team's victories lies the hard work and lead- ership of Coach Nuccio. When not on the athletic field, he may be found in the gym giving his classes a work- out, o Page Eight SENIORS SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS President, William Sutphin, Vice-President, Margaret Bruce; Secretary, Shirley Burlew; Treasurer, Florence Menzel. Class History LOOKING BACKWARD Choice selections from the diary of a Senior at MHS February 1, 1945-Dear Diary, Today was our first day at high school. Was it exciting! Everything is so different from grammar school. How are we ever going to remember how to get to all these different rooms? June 14, 1945-Dear Diary, Our first term of high school ended today. The exams were hard, but who cares? We've had a won- derful time these past five months. September 5, 1945-Dear Diary, The rest of the class of '49 entered MHS today. They looked even more bewildered than we did last February. What a nice bunch of kids. Looks like I can make a lot of friends this year. Later in September, 1945-Dear Diary, We had Freshman elections today. Bill Sutphin's campaigning really helped Ronnie Benkert to get clected president. The other officers were Ted Bethune, Vice-President; Aletha Koons, Secretary; and Peggy Bruce, Treasurer. Page Ten January 7, 1946-Dear Diary, Back to school after Christmas vacation. We have to start studying soon for-ugh! Exams. February 4, 1946Dear Diary, Exams are over. Thank goodness! That Mr. Trwin is a fiend! June 7, 1946-Dear Diary, The Juniors had their Prom tonight, but Fresh- man can't go unless they are asked by an upper- classman. Train't fair. Freshmen never get any breaks. June 14, 1946-Dear Diary, We are no longer those awful Freshmen. Throw away your books, kiddies, summer vacation is here! September 9, 1946-Dear Diary, We came back to school todayjust a bunch of Silly Sophomores. This year will be busier than last. By the way, our officers are: Bill Sutphin, Presi- dent; Jimmy White, Vice-President; Marie Nunziato, Secretary; and Peggy Bruce, Treasurer. October 25, 1946-Dear Diary, The Scphomore Public Speaking class put on a Hallowe'en skit in assembly today. Bobby Baker, June Strother, Inge Oftto, Aletha Koons, Florence McGowan, Bill Sutphin, Libby Burlew, Betty Ann Seber, Lois Pederson, and Shirley Burlew were in it Not bad, if youll permit a Sophomore to say so. November 15, 1946Dear Diary, They put the Student Revue on tonight. It was a terrific success, probably because of the large num- ber of Sophomores that were in it. January 31, 1947Dear Diary, We worked all day decorating for the Sophomore dance. We are having two this year because we didn't have any last year. A good time was had by all. May 16, 1947Dear Diary, Student Council elections today. Our representa- tives for next year are: Bob Baker, Lee Koons, Marie Nunziato, and Florence McGowan. June 13, 1947-Dear Diary, This Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for a change. Summer vacation, here we come. Just think, next September we'll be upperclassmen. September 3. 1947Dear Diary, Back to school again after a wonderful vacation. Lots of new teachers here this year. Our officers are Ronnie Benkert, President; Bob Gessner, Vice-Presi- dent; Betty Wasmuth, Treasurer; and Peggy Bruce, Secretary. November 19, 1947Dear Diary, The junicr class had its first meeting of the year today. A committee was chosen to select our class ring. Those chosen to serve on this committee are Aletha Koons, Florence McGowan, Ronnie Benkert, and Nick Fedele. February 27, 1948Dear Diary, Tonight our energetic class held a Leap Year Dance. We certainly transformed the gym with blue and white streamers and silhouettes of boys being chased by girls around the walls. There were lots of people there. This should make our treasury very happy. April 26, 1948Dear Diary, Next year's majorettes were chosen today. Dot Gaub is the new captain. Hurray for the class of 49. May 14, 1948Dear Diary, The biggest day in the life of a Junior-the day of the Junior Prom. All day you could find any num- ber of Juniors in the gym-painting, hanging stream- ers, and arranging flowers. Mr. Cleary even took a couple of pictures of us for the Asbury Park Press. But what if we were dead tired and had green paint under our fingernails? It was worth it. Our Prom was definitely a tremendous success. June 9, 1948-Dear Diary, Tonight was Commencement. A whole group of us ushered. Just imagine, one more year, and we'll be up there on that stage. June 11, 1948Dear Diary, School is out. Need I say more? September 8, 1948Dear Diary, Today was the beginning of our last year at MHS. This year will mean a lot of hard work, but it will mean a lot of fun, too. So, full steam ahead! October 21, 1948-Dear Diary, We received our Senior rings today. They're really sharp. Now people will be sure to know we're Sen- iors. Ho, hum, it's so warm in here with my ring on. November 24, 1948-Dear Diary, We all went to the bonfire tonight. Tomorrow is the big game. 1 hope we can get all those pen- nants and whistles sold. We certainly have been kept busy selling things this Fall to raise money to go to Washington. November 26, 1948-Dear Diary, Tonight the alumni gave the Pigskin Frolic . It certainly was fun. I never saw the gym so crowded in my life. I hope we can get Walt Staeger to play for our Christmas Dance. December 8. 1948Dear Diary, A representative from the Thomas Studios took orders for our yearbook pictures today. I guess it won't be long now until the Pillar goes o press. December 15, 1948-Dear Diary, Today is the absolute deadline for all yearbook articles, so I guess I'd better bring my diary to a close. Too bad-there is so much more to write about. Our Senior Snow Ball is to be held on Decem- ber twenty-second-with Walt Staeger's band furnish- ing the music. On March 30th and 31Ist and April Ist and 2nd we will present our Senior play, Ah! Men! The casts have been selected, and rehearsals start after Christmas vacation. We have so much to do, that graduation will be here before we know it. But when it comes, and we walk out of MHS for the last time, we'll carry with us memories of many good times and a lot of hard work well done. Page Eleven Class Will and Testament We, the graduating class of June, the year of our Lord, 1949, being of sound mind and reasoning ?, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, wherein we leave to various members of the faculty and student body remaining within these consecrated walls, the following things: To Mr. Ross: Anthony Garito and Harvey Morrell leave a joke book. To Mris. Bennett: Florence McGowan leaves her space in the parking lot. To Mr. Shea: Bob Baker leaves a pair of scissors to clip words and a ladder to climb out of the window instead of jumping. To Mr. Soraci: Louise Siano leaves a pair of ear muffs for the sixth period class. To Mr. Hardie: Carol Delbasco leaves a creative thought. To Miss White: All the cooperation and enthusi- asm of the Junior Class. To Mr. Jones: Joe Stenger leaves a handkerchief to cry in over Dewey's defeat. To Mr. Caracciola: Aletha Koons leaves an air con- ditioning system for the guidance room. To Mr. Lloyd: Dot Gaub leaves her Gab. To the Junior Class we leave Horatio, the mascot, and Inge Otto and June Strother leave their book How to go Crazy in Six Easy Lessons or Publishing of a Yearbook. To Ginny Massie we leave home room 26. To the Junior Boys: Jimmy White's and Jimmy Volk's independence to all unengaged fellows. Claire Marmone's false tooth goes to Peggy Devlin. Jimmy Hasemann leaves his alarm clock to George McCormack to keep up the tradition of being late. Page Twelve Stasia Olstowski leaves her ballet slippers to Bar- bara Singer. Bob Gessner leaves his Coffey to the Junior Class. Cecilia Svenson offers her height to Lorraine Smith. Edna Ervin presents Joan Hauser with her seat at the desk in Mr. Bennett's office. Rita Daloia leaves her stage ability to Bob Colot. Ronnie Benkert leaves his resistance to women to Bill Stratton. Marie Nunziato's school spirit goes to Lois Hansen, Peggy Devlin, and Mary Moreno. Bob Adams basketball goes to Ray Armstrong. Sharon Elliott receives Libby Burlew's rank of typical Senior. Ronnie Weber leaves his horn to Ephraim Hughes. Jeanne Ward leaves all her handsome boyfriends to cute Joan Kirkirt, the bachelor girl. Dot Wines leaves her red hair to Pat McKeel. Douglas Schotte leaves his curly hair to Bob Figel. Martha Berger leaves her big brown eyes to Rose Fedele. Virginia Van Pelt leaves John Roberts a lock of her blonde hair. Arlene Ostergaard gives Don Weber another loud bow tie for his collection. Jimmy Gall leaves his easy name to Paschal Vig- lionese. Peggy Bruce leaves her sarcastic remarks to Jackie Kavanaugh. Ed Stein leaves his sister, Kathy, to take his place on the football team. Mike Votta leaves the stencil machine to Arlene Wilson and Jeanne Heyer. The FORTY-NINERS ROBERT ADAMS Zeek, our quiet boy from the harbor, has received two letters for basketball. He also managed our M. H. S. Huskies . After graduation, he will become a draftsman. SANTO ADARIO Sax , the silent boy from Cliffwood, has taken part in our Mixed Chorus and was also a member of the Dancing Club. After graduation, he would like to attend college. ROBERT BAKER Bob can usually be found cutting up meat at Dells. After high school, he plans to go to college. He served on our Student Council for three years and, in addition, managed our athletic teams. ESTHER BARBOLINI VBphbic, as she is called, wants to travel in all of the United States. She plans to be a typist after she gradu- ates. Believe it or not is Bobbie's hobby. JAMES ANDERSON Everyone recognizes this happy-go-lucky senior by his smile and his cheery Hello. One of the honors Jimmy has received is a highly treasured merit card. After graduating, Jimmy plans to go to a technical school. THOMAS ARMOUR Suzie, the famous guard of our football team, has received many letters for services rendered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He is also a member of our Block M Club. He hopes to go to Shaw College in the fall. ELIZABETH BEAL Betty is one of our class's quieter girls. She plans to be a secretary after graduation, and we are positive she will succeed. Betty has received many honors in typing during her school years. RONALD BENKERT It would take volumes to describe our red-headed Student Council President. Let's just say he's a won- derful fellow who has given his energy to Glee Club, Football, Track, Basketball, Block M Club, Ring Committee, Honor Society, and LR.C. Three cheers for Gustave. Page Thirteen The SENIOR CLASS of 40 MARTHA BERGER Martha is one of the few quiet senior girls. She likes reading and outdoor sports. Her ambition is to become a typist, and we know she'll make a good one. She has 4 v v . v - . belonged to the Glee Club, Dancing Club, and Typing Club. THEODORE BETHUNE Baseball is Teddy's hobby, although he does rather well with the girls, too. He is a general student whose chief ambition is to become an automobile mechanic. We truly hope, Ted, that you'll succeed in your am- bition as well as you have these last four years. MARGARET A. BRUCE Our own Brucie is Vice-President of the Senior Class. In addition to school work, she has been kept busy by the Glee Club, Cheerleader Club, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, and I.LR.C. She is also Editor of the Searchlight. ELIZABETH BURLEW Libby Burlew, our cute redhead is famous for her crazy snapshots. She is a member of the Honor Society and intends to go to a college in Missouri. ANDREW BILARCZYK Andy has played an important part in the Student Revue of '48, called the Kollege Kapers. He will also play an important part in the senior play. He is taking the General Course and plans to be a mechanic when he graduates. JOHN BILOTTI Carefree and happy-go-lucky, Johnny maintains that school is the least of his worries. He's an avid sportsman, concentrating mainly on hunting and foot- ball. FRANCES BURLEW We are sure Frances will become an efficient secretary. Her pleasant greetings will remain with us forever when we look back at our days in high school. SHIRLEY A. BURLEW We just know Shirl will make a wonderful lab technician. She's willing to work, as her record in these various organizations proves: Glee Club, Prom Commit- tee, Dramatics, Honor Society, Searchlight Staff, Year- book Staff, I. R. C., and Secretary of the Senior Class. Page Fourteen The FORTY-NINERS A HARRY CALLANDER One of the Block M's prominent members is Harry Hammer Callander. To be a mortician is his chief ambition, and he plans to enter college after graduating. Everyone in Matawan High knows that Harry excelled in all sports. NANCY CASLER Nance, an artistic individual who puts her talents to practical use, would like to become a commercial artist. Her hobby is oil painting and sketching and you'll have to admit, she is pretty good. JOHN DE FELICE Jack, a friendly person who cooperates with every- one, wants to become an accountant. His help with the senior paper will be remembered by all the seniors, and we hope Jack won't lose any of his assets by working days and going to school nights, after graduation. CAROL DELBASCO Cowol joined us in her Junior year, and has proved to be an excellent addition to the class. She is known for her sense of humor and her willingness to help in such organizations as the Yearbook Staff and Press Club. She is the Assistant Editor of the Searchlight. FRANCIS DALFONZO Francis is taking a General Course and has received the honor of being chosen Deputy Sheriff. He wants to go to college and then to work. He was in the Pho- tography Club and on the Yearbook Committee. RITA DALOIA Rabbitt, has livened up the Glee Club, Kollege Kapers, and Newspaper Staff with her hilarious sense of humor. In between humor and school there is time for photography. When Rabbitt has left our great Alma Mater she plans to attend Nursing School. EARL DEVLIN Earl, known as Whitey to his friends, has played basketball successfully for our teams. He intends to join the Coast Guard after finishing school. LILLIAN DI BIASE Although Lill is the senior class's singing bird, her main ambition after graduation is to become a secre- tary. There's no doubt about it, she'll make good at whatever she tries, but here's wishing her luck ill'l.VWVZl y. Page Fifteen The SENIOR CLASS of 40 ROBERT DIXON Robby is the quietest boy in the Class of '49. His greatest interests lie in automobiles, and he wants to work in a garage after he graduates. JEANETTE EAMELLO Jean is really out to be a secretary. She has received a typing honor. She belongs to the Glee Club, Typing Club, Journalism Club, and the Dancing Club. Jean is also interested in sports. NICK FEDELE Rock has received letters in football and baseball. He belongs to the Block M Club and is interested in photography. He plans to work on cars after graduating. JAMES GALL Although a little bit shy, Jimmy is an all-around fellow. A whizz at chemistry, he appears to be an embryonic scientist. When not busy with test tubes and chemicals, Jimmy enjoys the 1. R. C. EDNA ERVIN Take a note, Edna, is this bright little senior's motto. She's usually seen typing or helping in the office. Her chief ambition is to become a secretary, and we feel certain she will be a great asset to her boss. ANNE FEEHELY Anne Cupid Feehely has taken the Commercial course and has received honors in typing. Her favorite hobby is cooking, which should come in handy, as she is getting married after she graduates. ANTHONY GARITO Anthony Killer Garito is taking the General course and plans to join the Marines after graduating. His favorite hobby is baseball, which he has played since his freshman year. DOROTHY GAUB Gabby is an active member of our class. She is the Captain of the Drum Majorettes, has served on the Stu- dent Council and belonged to dozens of clubs. She loves art and wishes to become a designer. Page Sixteen The FORTY-NINERS ROBERT GESSNER Bob is the President of the National Honor Society in Matawan-quite an honor. He plans to go to school to study pharmacy after graduation. Bob has been active in clubs and in our class affairs. He was President of the Junior Class the last half of the school term. ROGER GREEN Greenie is a quiet lad who keeps to himself and doesn't say much in school. Polite and happy are two of the many adjectives that describe him. Maybe some of us should take an example from him, for he seems to know all the answers. JANE HAYCOOK Jane, known to all her pals as Cookie, was a Color Guard, and belonged to many of our clubs. She intends to become a nurse, and wants to go to St. Michael's School of Nursing. MARION HEYER Slippery as she is called, is planning a trip to Cali- 'form.a. Her chief plan after high school is to be an Interior decorator. JAMES HASEMANN Jim is the Vice-President of the National Honor Society and was a member of the Student Council. His hobby is sports, and he served on our football and track teams. MARIANNE HAVRAN Mar is about one of the smallest girls in the senior class, but she has great ability. She is an active com- mercial student and has received honors in typing. She plans, after graduation, to be a secretary. DOROTHY HILDEBRANDT Dorothy Honey-Chile Hildebrandt has taken the Commercial course and has received honors in typing. She plans to work as a secretary after school and later on as an airline hostess. Her chief hobby is listening to Stan Kenton. BARBARA HUNT Bobbie is a member of our National Honor Society and the Student Council. Her hobbies are ice i and cooking. She plans to be an elementary teacher. Page Seventeen The SENIOR CLASS of 40 JOSEPH INGRAVIDO Inky is one of our prize basketball players. He has served on the team for four years. Joe has no definite plans for the future, but we know he'll be a success. JEAN KEEGAN Gesine Jean Keegan has taken the Commercial course and has received honors in typing. Jean's hobby is dancing. Her chief ambition is to become a secre- tary, which she plans to do when she graduates. DOLORES LATSKO Although Dolly loves to dance and roller skate, she still is able to make the honor roll. Don't you think she'll make a good secretary after she graduates? She belongs to the Commercial Club, Girls Athletic Association. EDWARD LEAVY Eddie's chief ambition at this point is to graduate. Pigeons are his hobby and after he marries and settles down Ed would like to own a pigeon farm. We hope he will take as much interest in his pigeons as he does in the girls. ALETHA KOONS We all know this attractive honor student as Lee. Through her four years in high school she has par- ticipated in many clubs. Some of them are Dancing Club, Yearbook Staff, Newspaper Staff, Student Council, and International Relations Club. WILLIAM KUCHEN Bill is a new-comer to Matawan High School. He is very quiet and friendly. Since he has been in Matawan, Bill has made many friends. LIDA LEUTH Although Lida is taking a Commercial course and plans to be a secretary, her chief ambition is to become a housewife. Lida's hobby is skating. She belongs to the Glee Club. CLAIRE MARMONE Butch has received honors in typing. Her chief ambition is to be a doctor, but she plans to be a sec- retary when she leaves our Alma Mater and spend her spare time dancing. Page Eighteen The FORTY-NINERS FLORENCE McGOWAN Boo, one of our great typing students, has served four years on the Student Council and has sung with the Glee Club. We are sure she will make a fine SL'CI'CIle'y. DORIS McKEEL Dottie's hobby is collecting stamps and baby sitting. She is a commercial student and wants to become a private secretary. If you see a reddish blonde slip past you in the halls, you will know it is Dottie. HARVEY MORRELL We can all understand Pete's reason for having sports as his hobby. He has proved his ability by being manager of our basketball team as well as a baseball and basketball player. Pete's plans are to join the armed forces after leaving M. H. S. MATILDA MORROW Matilda came to us from Green Hills, Ohio. Baby- sitting is her hobby. Of course, that's not saying how old the babies are. Her chief ambition is to become a great piano player. Perhaps someday we shall hear her play at Carnegie Hall. FLORENCE MENZEL Florence is an Honor Student who wants someday to be a biologist. Right now, her favorite pastime is play- ing the organ. Cheerful and friendly, she has been a member of the Glee Club and Student Council. HELEN MICHIE Helen has won honors in typing and hopes to be a certified accountant. She plans to attend the Berkeley School after graduation. MARIE NUNZIATO Our little sports fan, Student Council member, Cap- tain of Cheerleaders, has a fitting nickname of Hi Pockets. Her plan after leaving M. H. S. is to attend Nursing School. STASIA OLSTOWSKI This talented Senior is known as Stash to her many friends. She plans a career in dancing. Save the class of 49 some tickets for your first opening night, Stash. Page Nineteen The SENIOR CLASS of 40 ARLENE OSTERGAARD Blondie, one of the comedians of our class, has had interests in the Cheering Club, Mardi Gras, Yearbook and Photography Club. We would love to shop in the dress shop where she plans to work. INGE OTTO Inge's hard work is largely responsible for making the '49 Pillar a success. Her many talents have been brought out in the Glee Club, Science Club, Dancing Club, Prom Committee, Newspaper Staff, G. A. A., Honor Society, and I. R. C. She is the editor of the Pillar, RICHARD ROSSI Dick is a commercial student who is a whiz at the piano. He wants to go into business on his own and relax by playing the piano for the rest of his life. MARLENE RUSHING Marlene Red Rushing is taking a commercial course. She has received the Journalism certificate for writing school news for the Asbury Park Press. Red plans to be a secretary and her hobby, like many other girls, is baseball. RUTH PERRY Ruth Perry, known as Butch to many, is taking the Secretarial course. She has received typing and shorthand honors. Ruth's chief ambition is to become a secretary. She is a secretary to Miss Dennison, Mr. Sullivan, and Mr. Nuccio. JOYCE ROBBINS Doyt is a happy-go-lucky girl, whose main am- bition is to become a film inspector in Du Ponts! She loves horses, and her hobby is horseback riding. Her quiet personality is known to everyone, and she par- ticipated in such activities as the Glee Club, the Danc- ing Club, and the Majorette Club. ROBERT RUSSELL Link's hobby is sports. He's the left fielder on our baseball team and is also an active member of our Block M Club. He will go to a Technical School after he receives his diploma. JOHN SCALLY Uncle Sam has Johnny's future all planned for him. We all hope Johnny will make as good a record serving his country as he did in high school. His activities consisted of football, Block M Club, and baseball. Page Twenly The FORTY-NINERS JEANNE SCHANCK Jay, the new little girl from Keyport, was very active in their Dramatic and Journalism Clubs. She plans to go to school to become a comptometer operator. DOUGLAS SCHOTTE Douglas, or better known by all his classmates as Curley will certainly look handsome in a sailor suit. After serving in the Navy, he intends to go to college and study electronics. LOUISE SIANO The first thing we notice about Louise is her pretty black hair. She's an outstanding pupil in the Com- mercial course, and her main ambition is to become a secretary. GEORGE SLEE Skinny is a quiet, reserved fellow whose hobbies are hunting, photography, and music. We don't know where he'll work, but we're sure he'll get the new car hC wants so m llfhv MARILYN SENISE Mal has contributed to our dancing club and served on the Yearbook Committee. Her plans after leaving our Alma Mater include going to Nursing School. FRANCES SIANO Frances is taking a Commercial course to fulfill her ambition of becoming a stenographer when she grad- uates. She belongs to the Glee Club and the Girls' Athletic Association. BARBARA SMITH In playing basketball, Fragile isn't fragile. She plans to be a mortician after high school, but time alone will tell because Barbara's feet are headed for California. EDWARD STEIN Old Timer, who is the Sheriff of M. H. S., has been a member of our football squad and the Block M for four years. He also played baseball, track and worked on the Newspaper and Yearbook Staffs. Page Twenty-one The SENIOR CLASS of 40 JOSEPH STENGER Joe is the lad whose future is in rocket engineering. A member of the big four who has been quite active in many clubs. He was our vice-president in his fresh- man year and vice-president of the Student Council. JUNE STROTHER Why they call this cute, blonde senior Stinkey, we'll never know. She likes 10 skate and dance and has been an active member of the Glee Club, Prom Committee, Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Yearbook Staff, and I.R. C. VIRGINIA VAN PELT Virginia, known to all for her ability in Cheerlead- ing, is interested in joining the Waves after finishing school. She is taking the Commercial course and has won a typing award. ROBERT VAN WORP Dutch who has contributed a lot to our baseball club also had interests in the Reading Club. After he graduates from M. H. S., we are sure he will have a successful college career. WILLIAM SUTPHIN Besides being our class president, Bill also has the distinction of being class clown. He has belonged to the I.R.C., Newspaper Staff, Photography Club, Science Club, and Yearbook Staff. CECILIA SVENSON Ceil, the smallest girl in our senior class, has been a member of the Dancing Club. Her chief ambition is to become a nurse. JAMES VOLK Jimmy, a hunter from Browntown, has been a mem- ber of the Aviation Club and played varsity baseball. He is interested in model airplanes and ships. After graduation. he intends to be a State Policeman, so watch your driving, fellas! MICHAEL VOTTA Mike , who likes to repair typewriters, has been a member of the Commercial Club and the Yearbook Committee. He is a great help to our Newspaper Staff and always gets those papers out on time. He'll be helping Uncle Sam after graduation. Page Twenty-two The FORTY-NINERS ALICE VREELAND Alice, who makes reading and sewing her hobby, has participated in the Girls' Basketball Club as Cap- tain. She is also a member of the Girls Athletic Asso- ciation and the Yearbook Staff, and she wishes to become a nurse. JEANNE WARD Lefty. wno has received honors in typing, has taken part in our Glee Club and Orchestra. She likes roller skaung and dancing. She would like to work in an office in the future. JAMES WHITE Jim has been a member of the Student Council and was Vice-President of our Sophomore Class. He served on the basketball, baseball, and football teams and be- longs to the Block M Club. He is one of the two engaged members of the Class of '49. DOROTHY WINES Red, who has made music her hobby, has received top honors in typing and has taken part in our Glee Club. She is also a member of the Girls' Athletic Association. ELIZABETH WASMUTH Betty's quiet and friendly smile will probably be a big asset to her in the future. She has taken part in the Student Council, was Treasurer of the Junior Class and adds to the appearance of our band by being one of our marchers. RONALD WEBER Chet, who received the honor of being a member of the All-Conference Band and receiving a letter in the M. H. S. Band, wants to become a music teacher. He has taken part in the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus, and he hunts for a pastime. BETTY JEAN WOOLEY Betty's course is General. She wants to be a secretary and be completely independent. She is also very much interested in photography. JAMES SCHANCK Hoot is mainly interested in sports. He played on our baseball, basketball, and football squads and helped make them a success. He intends to join the Army after graduation. Page Twenty-three Autographs JUNIORS The Junior Class of Matawan High School com- menced this year with c elections. William Stratton was elected as their president, Robert Colot as vice- president, Margaret Greenman as treasurer, and Mar- garet Devlin as secretary. Their advisors are Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Jones, and Miss Ryan, who will help them achieve their ambitions. The class de- cided that the rose will be their class flower and their colors will be green and white. Some of their most important activities include: obtaining their rings, planning and holding a Junior Dance, and the traditional Junior Prom. The rings chosen this year will be standardized, so the decision of the class is important. They are looking for an original and appropriate design that will be attractive, yet not too expensive. The main issue of the year is the Junior Prom. which calls for early preparation and much thought and effort for its success. We are confident that the Juniors will contribute much to our school, and will have a Very prosperous year. OFFICERS Margaret Greenman, Treasurer; William Stratton. President; Robert Colot, Vice-President; and Margaret Devlin, Secretary. Page Twenly-six SOPHOMORES The class of '51 is quite fortunate when it comes to displaying talent in sports and other Matawan High School activities. We started off in the football field with Dan DiPola, Danny Harris, and Doug Marvel- three of our star players in the lineup. Naturally, we have cheerleaders out to cheer on the boys and a few marchers to dress up the field in the halves of our games. We Sophomores are trying our best to earn money that we will be able to use toward our trip to Washing- ton. We want to become successful enough to gain, not lose, on the annual Junior Promenade. This year some of our English classes are prac- tising etiquette, and these classes have given a won- derful display of good manners in classrooms, hall, and, especially, the cafeteria. The Sophomore Dance is being held May 6, 1949, and the officers are trying their best to make it is different and as enjoyable as they can. We are hoping it will be a great success. OFFICERS Kathleen Stein, Vice-Presi- Fred Emerson, President; dent; Lucille Scharappa, Treasurer. Secretary; Joan Wilson, Page Twenty-seven OFFICERS Alfred Pizza, President; Grover Caden, Vice-President; Constance Heuser, Secretary; Margaret Lawrence, Treasurer. Page Twenty-eight FRESHMAN During the month of October, the Class of 1952 had its elections for officers. Those chosen were Alfred Pizza as president; Grover Caden, vice-president; Con- stance Heuser, secretary; Margaret Lawrence, treasurer; and William Farrow and Viola Stenger as representa- tives to the Student Council. The class as a whole has done much in the line of activities. We have formed many versatile clubs. Some of them are the Dramatic Club and the Fresh- man Girls Athletic Association. Many Freshmen take part in the Library Club and the Latin Club in which there are also upper classmen. We are proud of the fact that our boys who are now playing on the freshman football team will be the future heroes of Matawan High School. We are working hard now so we will be able to handle our Senior activities efficiently. FOQFBALL First Row: James Hasemann, Ralph Marmone, Thomas Armour, John Scally, Daniel Di Paola, Edward Stein, Harry Callander, Nicholas Fidele, Stanley Sakowski, George McCormack. Second Row: Irving Nussbaum, Oscar Butch, John Roberts, Daniel Harris, Ronald Benkert, Douglas Marvel, John Di Biase, Nunzio Piperno, George Albrecht, William Griswold, Gordon Marvel. Third Row: John Sherman, Richard Caden, Stephen Hyer, John Bilotti, James Duffy, Samuel Wilson, James Sullivan, Richard Allen, Michael Jastrab, Conrad Maurer. Fourth Row: Joseph Josne, Dore Hunter, Alfred Ewington, Samuel Morrow, William Baum, Grover Caden, John Osterheld, James McQuarrie The crowds are cheering wildly, the band is playing vigorously, the cheerleaders and majorettes' costumes We have been very successful in past years, and are sparkling and colorful, the teams are warming up the following 1948 scores continue this record. and . . . There goes the whistle! The game's begun. Metuchen Vs, Matawan 0 40 The excitement of a good football game always finds an eager, enthusiastic audience, and Matawan High School's students are no exception. We are very Pt. Pleasant vs. Matawan 82 25 proud of our team, and our Huskies are well worth Matawan vSs. Freehold 6 0 ; : Leonardo vs. Matawan 26 6 watching on the field. 3 3 : SO, Matawan VS, Sayreville 20 2 The wusual line-up for the games is Thomas Armour, F. G.; Ronald Benkert, Q. B.; Harry Callander, Neptune Vs. Matawan 0 L. E.; Daniel Harris, H. B.; James Hasemann, R. E; Matawan vs. Toms River 33 6 Ralph Marmone, L. T.; Douglas Marvel, F. B.; John TN Rras o o Scally, Center; Edward Stein, F. T. and a formidable Vitayan W EYport L line-up it is! Page Thirty BASEBALL First Row: Daniel Di Paola, John Scally, Nicholas Fidele, John Di Biase, Anthony Garito, Harvey Morrell. Second Row: Ronald Benkert, Daniel Harris, Earl Devlin, Harry Callander, Thomas Armour, Robert Russell Matawan's High's Baseball Team was not cham- pion in the 1948 season as in 1947, because of the loss of four key men. Matawan got off to a rocky start by losing the opening game to Toms River. Freehold was upset by the close score of 2-1 in the ninth inning on a closely dispatched double down the left field line. This win gave Matawan a little pep. and in the next game, they romped over Hoff- man, 11-4. Every player had a field day at bat. The Garnet Gulls of Pt. Pleasant and Leonardo trousered Matawan very effectively; but Rumson, always an easy foe, fell prey to Matawan for two games. Then Mata- wan lost to Toms River, whom she should have defeated easily. Keyport, Matawan's arch rival, defeated Matawan in the first game, but Matawan was vin- dicated by taking the second. The Maroon and Grey again lost to Leonardo and Pt. Pleasant, respectively. Freehold fell to Matawan the second time also, and this score couldnt be disputed, 17-3. The Matawan Nine lost the Championship, but it couldn't be decided until Matawan played Hoffman. If Matawan won, Leonardo would become champ; if we lost, Red Bank would take the honor. We won. All in all, Matawan did pretty well, splitting the ticket 7-7. Page Thirty-one BASKETBALL First Row: Thomas Noddings, George McCormack, Raymond Armstrong, Robert Adams, Stephen Kupka, John Scally, Herbert Staer, Donald Singer. Second Row: Earl Devlin, Daniel Harris, Ronald Benkert, William Stratton, Daniel DiPaola, Nicholas Fidele, Harvey Morrell, Harry Callander, Joseph Ingravido, Thomas Armour, Reid Tune First Row: James Anderson, George McCormack, Raymond Armstrong, Stephen Kupka, John Lyle, Ronald Benkert, Reid Tune, James Hasemann. Second Row: Robert Adams, Roy Lemaire, Robert Colot, Daniel Harris, Daniel Di Paola, Earl Devlin, Harry Callander, Thomas Armour, Robert Russell, Bn'ul Mason. Third Row: William Lyle, John Sherman, Fred Emerson, Thomas Noddings, Nicholas Fidele, John Di Biase, Anthony Garito, John Scally Page Thirly-lwo Arthur Figel, James Hughes, William Griswold, Alfred Ewington, William Baum, Robert Pederson, William Armour, Karen Aamot, Joan Lambertson, Aletha Koons, Edna Boyce, Patricia O'Con- nell, Bruce Robinson, Wiley Hill, John Bauman, Ephraim Hughes, Paschal Viglionese, Peter Hallock, Dorothy Gaub, Robert Shafto, James Ar- mour, Eugene Claus, Roy Wilson, Jack Shafto, Retta Deats, Joan Witzel, Dolores Teague, Carol Delbasco, Mae Williamson, Anna Vena, Sharon Elliott, O'Neill Rich- ardson, Donald Knoel, Mark Bealin, William Vreeland, Ronald Weber, Robert Figel. MAJORETTES AND BAND CHEERLEADERS These ten pert lassies are the pride of Matawan High School. They are present at all the competitive athletic events to spur on our team. There are few schools that have cheer- leaders that can hold a candle to our girls' smart-looks, tricky cheers, and neat uniforms. Captain Marie Nunziato is ably assisted by her co-captain, Virginia Van Pelt. Each fall a group of young hopefuls be- gins cheerleader training. Each old member coaches a few girls. In the spring the big moment arrives when the tryouts are given. The best are chosen by members of the faculty. Miss Gordon is the sponsor and guiding- light of this organization. Center: Marie Nunziato, Captain. Clockwise: Mary Jane Campbell, Marilyn Finn, Mary Moreno, Lois Hansen, Rose Fedele, Mary Armour, Margaret Devlin, Dorothy Morosko, Virginia Van Pelt, Co-Captain Page Thirty-four First Row: Joyce Wood, Dor- othy Plucinski, Josephine Di Santo, Constance Heuser, Katherine Otto, Pansy Be- thune, Rose Di Biase, Barbara Owen, Barbara Allen. Second Row: Carol Young, Agnes Leavy, Anna Vaccarella, Wil- helmina Solomon, Elnora Baker, Sally Gallimore, Joyce Clark, Viola Stenger, Elaine Milligan, Peggy Lawrence. Dolores Schuler. Third Row: Mr. Sullivan, Marlene Gris- wold, Dorothy Kasprzyk, Ellen Galligan, Jonne Loop, Ann Cartan, Diane Dennis, Jacquelin Kavanaugh, Ann Staeger, John Osterheld, Don- ald Long, William Keck, William Farrow. DRAMATIC CLUB LIBRARY .- CLUB First Row: Mia Sjostrom Mrs. Davidson. Second Row. Wilda Janssen, Barbara Red- field, Jeanette Trezza, Diane Clause, Bonnell Schuler, Bea- trice Trella, Edna Boyce. Ruth Lemming. Third Row: Lois Lewis, Lola Ronson. Margaret DeNardo, Diane Schael, Evelyn Ahrens, Pa- tricia McKeel, Naomi Cham- bers, Mary Walko, Joan Quade, Beatrice Dimsey, Stella Noviski, Martha Bo- rowsky Page Thirty-five First Row: Ronald Benkert, Joseph Stenger, Barbara Hunt, Aletha Koons. Second Row: Margaret Bruce, Robert Colot, Patricia Miller, Mr. Shea, Miss Ryan, Mr. Lloyd, Louis Cevasco, Reid Tune, Albert Lawrence, Viola Sten- ger, Dorothy Gaub, Elizabeth Wasmuth, Florence McGow- an, Daniel Di Paola, Grover Caden, William Farrow, Pas- chal Viglionese STUDENT COUNCIL HONOR SOCIELS First Row: Robert Gessner, James Hasemann, Florence Menzel, Miss White. Second Row: Aletha Koons, Inge Otto, Elizabeth Burlew, Ron- ald Benkert, Barbara Hunt, Shirley Burlew, June Strother Page Thirty-six First Row: Marianne Havran, Elizabeth Kavanaugh, Lucille Scharappa, Peggy Bruce. Carol Delbasco, Edna Ervin, Katherine Otto, Inge Otto, Nicholas Fedele, Edward Stein. Standing: Martha Ber- ger, Jeanette Eamello, Flo- rence Menzel, Elizabeth Bur- lew, Aletha Koons, James Gall, Douglas Schotte, Doro- thy Gaub, Robert Van Worp, Jane Haycook, June Strother, Miss White, Shirley Burlew, Michael Votta, Ralph Mar- mone, Joe Stenger, William Sutphin, Robert Gessner. NEWSPAPER STAFF COMMERCI AL G First Row: Anna Mae Volk, Jane Staeger, Mae William- son, Evelyn Materne, Betty Ann Ward, Janet Johnson, Joan Witzel, Virginia Helb, Rachel Nunziato, Arlene Wil- son. Second Row: Salvatore Banafato, Rita Volker, Mrs. Bodziak, Constance Festa, Gloria Siano, Edna Boyce, Martha Borowsky, Nancy Cas- ler, Joan Cressman, Marie Drago, Michael Votta. Third Row: Theresa Pirozzi, Dixie Collins, Josephine Charles, Rose Marie Baylis, Miss Gor- don, Shirley Henderson, Joan Heuser, Kathleen Johnson, Norma Henderson, Robert . Baker i T Page Thirty-seven First Row: Robert Russell, Thomas Armour, Harry Cal- lander, Ronald Benkert, An- thony Garito. Second Row: James Hasemann, Douglas Marvel, John Scally, Edward Stein, Nicholas Fedele, Ralph Marmone. BEOCEK. MY CLUB MIXED CHORILS First Row: Evelyn Ahrens, Joan Galosh, Jean Molnar, Dorothy Kasprzyk, Sadie Hicks, Josephine Charles, Pa- tricia Miller. Second Row: Rose Di Biase, Dolores Schu- ler, Loretta Helb, Joyce Wood, Ann Russell, Jeanne Schanck, Marie Bowne, Bar- bara Anderson, Anna Mae Volk, Rita Volker, Mary Ann Coftey, Carla Peterson, Jea- nette Morgan, Lois Lewis. Third Row: Delfine Hughes, Jane Staeger, Ann Staeger, Barbara Allen, Bernice Hen- derson, Constance Festa, Anna Harris, Wilma Lester, Stella Edwards, Jane Van Brakle, Lida Leuth, Anna Mae Kri- menienski, Mia Sjostrom, El- len Galligan, Alice Hand, Ann Carey. Fourth Row: Fred Brown, Michael Charles, David Solomon, Carl Hughes, Joseph Harris, Donald Hous- ton, Grover Caden, Daniel Di Paola, Boyd Mason, Anthony Garito, Nicholas Fedele, John Di Biase, John Hulsart, Jo- seph Drago, Carl Lang, Louis Cevasco, Alfred Ewington, Robert Adams Page T hirty-eight First Row: Inge Otto, June Strother, Aletha Koons, Do- lores Latsko, James Gall. Sec- ond Row: Joseph Stenger, Stenger, Shirley Burlew, Eliz- abeth Burlew, William Sut- phin, Florence Menzel, Rob- ert Gessner, Mr. Soraci s W : : R v roe INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLU GIRL'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First Row: E. McGee, M. Ar- mour, B. Owen, Miss Halle- ran, J. Strother, M. Havran, P. Bethune, D. Albrecht, A. M. Bilarczyk, L. Hansen, I Otto, M. Devlin, A. Bucco, M. J. Campbell, D. Morosko, R. Di Biase, B. Allen, A. Mc- Ternan. Second Row: E. Johnson, M. Moore, E. Baker, M. Morrow. J. Haycook, S. Therkelson, A. Cartan, M. Finn, J. Kavanagh, L. Scha- rappa, J. Wilson, J. Clarke, V. Stenger, K. Stein, D. Teague. Third Row: M. Greenman, M. DeNardo, V. Helb, E. Li Pera, P. White, K. Otto, C. Heuser, J. DiSanto, A. Vacca- rella, B. Singer. C. Schotte, F. Kelly, R. Pent, J. Wells. Fourth Row: L. Pederson, E. Pittius. M. Saccone, V. Mas- sie, J. Devereaux, E. Milligan, D. Dennis, S. Elliott, B. A. Ward, R. Fedele, J. Saccone, M. Lawrence, A. Leavy, C. Young, D. Schael. Fifth Row: C. Taber, J. Kirkert, A. M. Krziemieniecki, A. Carey, A. Hand, D. Latsko, V. Van Pelt, J. Bastedo, M. L. Hussey Page Thirty-nine First Row: Stella Edwards, Barbara Taber, Laura Fields, Robert Figel, Jane Van Bra- kle. Second Row: Joseph Harris, Loretta Smith, Joan Van Pelt, Shirley Hertle, Robert McMillan, James Himmelwright. Third Row: Donald Houston, Arlene Os- lcrgal'd, Jean Hyer, Ephraim Hughes, O'Neill Richardson. Las Row: Thomas Smith, Louis Rollo, Louis Pazienza, William Kuchen. CAMERA CLUB LATIN CLUB Mary Jane Campbell, Bar- bara Singer, Lucille Scha- rappa, Agnes Blondek, John White, Mary Jane Cashill, Eleanor Bailey, Rose Florence Kelly, Mary Jane Schumacher, Diana Barry, Barbara Berger, William Lyle, James Mc- Quarrie, Elizabeth Winthers, Margaret Pritchard Page Forty Acknowledgment The Senior Class of 1949 sincerely thanks the following businessmen and townspeople for giving their kind support to this edition of The Pillar. Bay Drug Company Beal Holtz Esso Service Station Bell Beef Co. Burlew's Delicatessen Fred M. Burlew Compliments of Buttonwood Manor Compliments of Buttonwood Manor Aram A. Captanian, M.D. Cartan's Department Store Clara Louise Beauty Salon Cochrane Chemical Co. Edward W. Currie Dell's Market Fierro's Farm Freneau Gift, Yarn Antique Shop Freneau Grocery Store Good Luck Compliments of Anthony Guadagno George M. Harris Richard Karl Heuser, Engineers Hoffman's Drug Store J. F. Hostetter, Regent 5c k 10c Store Indian Head Garage Johnstons Esso Station Kaplan's Groceries-Breyer's Ice Cream Keyport Auto Supply West Concourse, Cliffwood Beach, N. 27 West Front Street, Keyport, N. 150 Maple Place, Keyport, N. 120 Main Street, Matawan, N. 123 Main Street, Matawan, N. S e B B Route 34, Matawan, N. Route 34, Matawan, N 166 Main Street, Matawan, N 121 Main Street, Matawan, N. 154 Main Street, Matawan, N 151 Main Street, Matawan, N 123 Main Street, Matawan, N. 106 Main Street, Route 34, 78 Freneau Avenue, Matawan, N. Matawan, N. J. Elizabeth La Motte Gittens Matawan, N. Matawan, N. 78 Freneau Avenue, Valley Drive, Matawan, N. 130 Main Street, Matawan, N. 123 Main Street, Matawan, N. Highway 85, Laurence Harbor, N. Main Street, Matawan, N. 277 Main Street, Matawan, N. Highway 34, Matawan, N. Matawan, N. Matawan, N. J. Main Street, 143 Main Street, Page Forty-one Acknowledgment Charles T. Kilcomins 275 Main Street, Matawan, Koehler Petroleum Co. 971 Main Street, Matawan, La Zare's Shoes 9 West Front Street, Keyport, Laurence Harbor Heights Co. Laurence Harbor, Ross W. Maghan Agency 138 Main Street, Matawan, Matawan Bakery 124 Main Street, Matawan, Matawan Drug Co., A. M. Kaminsky Boro Hall Block, Matawan, Matawan Journal, J. Mable Brown, Publisher Matawan, J. Wallace McCue, D.D.S. 123 Main Street, Matawan, M M Electrical Appliances 136 Main Street, Matawan, Walter Ogens, D.D.S. 169 Main Street, Matawan, 0. K. Sales and Service Valley Drive, Matawan, Olstowski Studio of Dance Keyport, William H. Pengel, D.D.S. 196 Main Street, Matawan, Pete's Inc. 44 West Front Street, Keyport, Ronson's Radio Service 283 Main Street, Matawan, Sandford's Prescription Pharmacy 128 Main Street, Matawan, Schuber's Atlantic Service Broad and Main Streets, Matawan, Ben Mattie Smith 115 Main Street, Matawan, William M. Strother, Contractor 138 Lower Main Street, Matawan, Sub-Junior Woman's Club Matawan, Surprise Store 9 East Front Street, Keyport, John L. Tassini Agency 117 Main Street, Matawan, Valley Lumber Supply Co. Route 34 at Main Street, Matawan, Van's Agency 267 Main Street, Matawan, Compliments of Leo Weinstein 146 Main Street, Matawan, I ERIEE Wilson Service Station 81 Freneau Avenue, Matawan, Compliments of CLASS PRESIDENT Compliments of A FRIEND Rollo Transit Corporation Keyport, Operators of the latest model diesel powered buses z o - c . - rl d E z 3 c c . c 5 a 2 s . e e t R c 5 e N. Z z Page Forty-two Holmdel 9-7301 Plastiq Finishes Company Manufacturers of LIQUID GLASS Route 34 Matawan, N. J. Keyport Diner Route 35, Keyport, N. J. Peter Alikas and Sons Keyport 7-1322 Page Forty-three Atlantic Tile Manufacturing Company Matawan, N. J. Aungenstesn Manufacturing Corp. Matawan, N. J. Page Forty-four Stephen D. 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