Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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JOHN E. BENNETT Without Mr. Bennett's full cooperation many of the student activities would not be possible. He has actively promoted harmony between the office and the student body. When any problem arises, he is always prepared with a solution. PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES TO THE CLASS OF 1952 The class of 1952 is to be commended for its excellent standards of scholarship. Its interest in continuing education in higher institutions of learning is evidence that it realizes the need for thorough preparations to meet the ever-changing problems in this day and generation. The measure of success and greatness you attain in the years to come will depend upon the ability you have and the energy you are willing to use in meeting each problem squarely and keeping at it until mastered. The years you have spent in high school have been happy ones. You have formed many friendships that have left imprints upon your char- acter and personality. Your success in life will depend to some extent upon your associates and your willingness to make sacrifices for them. Set an example in good citizenship for the classes that will follow you. The world will challenge you daily to do greater things for yourself and for the community in which you live. In your struggle to succeed, be earnest, thoughtful, kind, and true to duty. In justice be firm, in judge- ment be clear, in your desp-rooted convictions, be the champions of right. Be yourself. Best wishes for your happiness and success. John E. Bennett Principal JOHN J. SHEA Mr. Shea has done splendid work not only in his capacity as vice-principal, but also as head of the mathmatics department. He has done his utmost to prepare us for our career in Mathmatics. Mr. Shea was graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester Massachusetts. He has also attended Columbia University, the Har- vard Graduate School of Business, New York University, and Rutgers University. Mr. Shea's hobbies include music, dramatics and sports. In the past years his direction of the Student Revue has been unsurpassed in its excellence. In all probability, you have been given this advice over and over again, but I'm sure once more won't do any harm. . Be careful of the company you keep and the way you act. You will be judged most of the time on these two things. John J. Shea

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RUSSEL A. G. STETLER Mr. Stetler has organized the schools into an efficient co-operating body. Through his untiring efforts students have benefited from his guidance in selecting their future occupations. Our supervising principal graduated from Middlebury High School in Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania State College, Bucknell Univers- ity, and did graduate work in Pennsylvania State and Harvard Universities. Mr. Stetler has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology, a Master's Degree in Administration and Psychology. He has attended several Army schools and has studied medicine and law. Mr. Stettler's hobbies areseasonal sports, fresh water fishing, golfing, bowling, short story writing, and a definite interest in chemistry. The Class of 1952, Matawan Township High School, is graduating at a very opportune time and is looking forward to its acceptance by the adult population. Many kind and interesting statemerts may be made about the Class of 1952. It was my pleasure to meet the majority of the class five years ago. Now I may state thaf the first impression was satisfactory. Each day the class of 1952 was able to penetrate the impression deeper and deeper. It is my hope that, as individuals, you may be able to continue impressing others as you have me. l join my associates in extending to you the best of health, happi- -ness, success and prosperity throughout your lives. With kind personal regards Most cordially yours, Russel A. G. Stetler

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FLORENCE BODZIAK Rider College Mrs. Bodziak is one of the main factors in our commercial department. Besides producing efficient secretaries, her untiring efforts include Commercial Club advisor and class adviser. Upon entering Home-room 34, one will find a smiling face and a warm welcome from among the many 'office jobs' she is doing. ESTELLE BRADLEY Cafeteria Manager Mrs. Bradley is the manager of the cafeteria. She and her staff have done an exceptionally fine job of satisfying our appetites. We want to thank Mrs. 8radley also for the assistance she has given us in arranging refreshments for dances. ANTOINETTE F. BELL Trenton State Teachers College Mrs. Bell adds much to our school in charm as well as in English and Dramatics. She has done a terrific job of directing the Senior Play, and we want to express our appreciation of her endless pateince with us hams . MILDRED BENNETT Mrs. Bennett has been a most efficient secretary to Mr. Bennett. She has helped arrange visits between the students and Mr. Bennett throughout the years.