Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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GEORGE LANGSTAFF N. Y. University, University of Kentucky Mr. Langstaff teaches History, a vital sub- ject in modern America. We all remember Mr. Langstaff who knows everybody-but every- body. The Dance Band has been brought about by his kind co-operation. F. HOWARD LLOYD, JR. Rutgers University English I Mr. Lioyd is one of those people we just couldn't get along without, He has willingly rendered advice whenever we were in need of it Mr. Lloyd has tirelessly-assisted-usin-te blicat: ; PR sorved.las. advisen. o ihe Shudenhi Councilland to the Freshman and Scphomore Classes. HAROLD MORRIS University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, Southern Methodist, Cclumbia and Temple Mr. Morris is assistant football coach. He has created an enthusiastic Science class this year. Besides science his other interests include athletics. HELEN MURPHY Trenton Teachers, Rutgers University Miss Murphy, who teaches English Il and Commercial Mathmatics, has done a splen- did job in organizing the Majorettes. You have only to look at them on the football field and you can tell how effective her leadership has been by their excellent per- formances. ALICE KEATING Trenton State Teachers Jersey City Teachers College Mrs. Keating has succeeded in bringing about a wider appreciation of music. She teaches the mixed chorus, glee club, and music appreciation classes. Under her direction, an operetta is staged annually. ARTHUR KULL Teachers College, Montclair, N. J. Bookkeeping-Commercial Law Beside teaching bookkeeping, commercial law and J. B. T., Mr. Kull acts as our school treasurer. He has the job of Keeping the books straight'', and it is to him that we go when we are in need of money! Mr. Kull also serves as assistant coach of football and basketball. RALPH F. MAURO Brooklyn College, St. Johns University New York University Mr. Mauro, a newcomer to the faculty of Matawan High School, has done a superb job in World and American History. Although he has not been with us long, he has won the confidence of the students in all his classes. Mr. Mauro received his B. S. and M. A. from New York University. ANNE C. MEEHAN Marywood College, Teachers College Columbia University Miss Meehan:- We dedicate this paragraph to you in honor of your great effort to teach us how not to burn water! Seriously, though, Miss Meehan has really done an exceptional job of teaching us the culinary arts.

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NAOMI! DENNISON Seton Hall College, University of Pittsburgh Columbia University Miss Dennison, our French and Latin teacher, has taught us the value of the finer arts through these subjects. She has made the French and Latin Clubs effective organ- izations. Each year the Roman Banquet is held under her supervision. We will all remember our language years with her. WALTER DUDLEY Rutgers University, Drexel Institute, - Columbia University Mr. Dudley teaches Industrial Arts, otherwise known as shop'. Through his co-operation, the Senior Play and other productions needing props have been made possible. He is one of the indispensable members of the faculty. JOHN HEYER Syracuse University, Montclair State Teachers Trenton State Teachers, Newark State Teachers Columbia University Mr. Hyer is Matawan's first Mechanical Drawing Teacher. He has made this course a terrific success and is constantly working to improve its nature. MARY HALLERAN Rutgers University Savage School for Physical Education Miss Halleran has kept us in ''trim for the last four years by games, exercises and relay races. She has established a very successful and active Girls Athletic Association. Miss Halleran has made it possible for the girls to play basket- ball with other schools, besides intramurals within classes. JOHN CARACCIOLO Purdue University Mr. C has taught us Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, he has not only taught us just what was in the book, but also practical application of that knowledge. He has successfully coached the track team and produced an un- defeated one. LOIS DAVIDSON Alfred University Genesee State Normal Summer School We are greatly indebted to Mrs Davidson for keeping us well informed on the best literature. She has done everything to help us when we sought reading material. Mrs. Davidson supervised the Library Club, and it has proved fo be a great success. Aside from processing Mrs. Davidson and the Library Club make reading a pleasure by the seasonal illustrations covering the bulletin board. SORELLE FEINZEIS Brooklyn College, Teachers College Columbia University, Art Students League Miss Feinzeig, has just begun her career this year as our art teacher. She has proven her capability in assisting at the Hallowe'en window painting project, Junior Prom decorations, and Senior Play propsto name but a few of her accomplishments. We wish her the best of luck for the future. LAURA GORDON Elmira College, New York University Typewriting Miss Gordon is largely responsible for the neat, well- centered originals and carbons seen around the school and in the offices. She has done an excellent job of teaching us our a: sldk's and we wish to thank her for the unhesitant assistance she has given us in advice as well as in typing. Besides teaching typing classes, Miss Gordon devotes much of her time to the cheerleaders and to the Commercial Club.

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ABRAHAM PARNES City College of New York, New York University St. Louis University Herr Parnes, head of German Dept., is responsible for the production of the Yearbook. Without his aid this book would not have been possible. Mr. Parnes also teaches Mathematics and Biology. He has made the German Club a self-supporting organization. JOSEPH RACINA lthaca College, Columbia University Matawan's music program has both improved and ex- panded under the capable leadership of Mr. Racina. DOROTHY WITZAK New Jersey State Teachers Through Miss Witzak's conscientious efforts our student body has besn made more healthy. Always present at the needed moment she cares for the ills of the students. We are indebted to her for her splendid work. DOROTHY WOLVERTON Rutgers University, Newark State Teachers With Mrs. Wolverton's assistance and guidance our school dances and especially the Junior Prcmenade are not only entertaining but eye appealing. Her capable direction of the Hallowe'sn Wondow painting and annualart exhibit help promote good will between the School system and general public. ANTHONY J. NUCCIO Rutgers University, Erskine College, N. Y. U. Where would Matawan be without Coach Nuccio, Athletic Director and Director of Physical Education? Coach has done a tremendous job of organizing our teams into a fighting body. FLORENCE S. OCHS New Jersay College for Women, Rutgers University Mrs. Ochs has quite successfullyafter breaking a needle, jamming a machine and pricking a fingertaught us how to sew ! I Her patience through these ordeals has been unbending, and it does seem as though she has survived the catastrophe quite well. Mrs. Och's talents are also put into effect making Senior Play costumes. CELESTE E. WENZEL Paine Uptown Business School The difficult job of being secretary to a supervising principal is handled by a most adspt woman, Miss Wenzel. Thoroughly trained, she helps promote the general welfare of school through her untiring work. GENE WHITE Wellesley College, Bucknell University, Rutgers University The world of English Literature Masterpieces is brought into existence through the work of Miss White. The ex- igencies of a knowedge of Shakespeare is what she hopes every scholar will realize. She is the Advisor to the Senior Class, Senior Paper, National Honor Society and Student Council.