Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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ANTOINETTE F. BELL We can always depend on Mrs. Ball in a pinch. To solve our problems for her is a cinch. Teaches: English II. Geometry. General Mathematics Advises: Sophomore Closs FLORENCE BODZIAK We leorned our steno in Mrs. 8odziek s class. She taught us how to take notos and transcribe fast. Teaches: Stenography. Secretarial Practico Advises: Sophomore Class JOHN V. CARACCIOLO With his hydrochloric acid and lumbricus ter- restrius, Mr. 'C' is a teachor '53' will miss Teaches: Biology. Physics Che nistry Coaches: Track Team Advises: Junior Class LOIS B. DAVIDSON Mrs. Davidson showod us books are a pleasure. In which we find many a treasure. Librarian Advises: Library Club MARY H. DWYER Left, right, left, right. Lift your arms higher. First she was Miss H , now she's Mrs. Dwyer. Teaches: Girls' Physicol Education, Health Driver Education Advises: G.A.A.. Freshman Class ELIZABETH M. GITTENS Mrs. Gittens gets peppier, day by day. She s the wonderful director of our senior play. Teaches: English II. English III. Commercial Mathematics. Dramatics Directs: Senior Play NAOMI DENNISON Amo. amas, omat and par’oz-vous francais. Are some of the things Miss D taught us say. Teaches: Latin. French Advises: Latin Club. Fronch Club Junior Class WALTER H. DUDLEY How to make tables, lamps or certs Mr. Dudley will teach you in Industrial Arts. Teaches: Industrial Arts Advises: Junior Class

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THE SUPERVISING PRINCIPALS MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 1953 Our aims and ambition {or thwarting all subversive activitia that thraatan to undarmina or woalon our na- tional socurify should bo a constant romindor that wa. citixons of tha Unitod Stata . thould maintain a vigilance to the and thot the lofty Ideal o gallantly achieved by our illustriout forebear be forever socured. No chain it ttrongor than it woakest link, to let u ttrivo to mole our nation a strong chain, by each co- operating with the other, and at the end of our alloted time turn in a job wall dona. It ! my prayer thot I may over be of tome service to you and your Alma Mater. Mott cordially your . RUSSELL STETLER THE PRINCIPALS MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 1953 During the four year that you have been with u . tho administrator and teacher have worlod with you to give you a sound workable philosophy of life. By procept and examp'o they hove helped you to develop habits of industry and dear thinking. You have acquired a brood background of knowledge which will givo you a sense of appreciation and satisfaction in taking an activo part in the cultural, oconomic and political activities of good citizonship in tho American way of lifo. You, too. are to live the good life: work when you work and play when you play. “Use your leisuro time os a mean of mental as woll as physical development, 'ove good music, good books, good company and good conversation ' and Study to show yourself a good workman that needeth not to be ashamed. A porson with chorocter and good morals, living a vigorous, dynamic lifo, with a worth whilo purpose or objective in lifo will be a credit to himself and to the community in which ho lives. In the future we will watch with sincore intorost your progress in college, in your chosen vocetion, and in life as you continue to develop your talent God he given you. Best wishes for your heppinoss and success. JOHN E. BENNETT Principal RUSSELL STETLER SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL JOHN E. BENNETT. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mildred K. Bennett Mr . Bennett writes excuses when we’re lato And keep our senior rocords straight. Secretary to High School Principal Celeste E. Wenzel Miss Wenzel's either taking dictation or typing a letter, Mr. Stetler couldn’t find a secretary ar.y hotter. Secretary to Superintendent

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ALICE JUDSON KEATING Mrs. Keating who hat a voica lika a ball Doet her beir to make us all ting wall. Taachat: Music Appreciation Dlracti: Glee Club. Mixed Chorut, Vocal Ensemble. Operetta GEORGE F. LANGSTAFF He taught us U.S. Hiitory and Bebop'' jokes, Mr. Langstaff it a favorite with all young folks. Teaches: U.S. History II, Modern Human Environment. Directs: Dance Band, American Legion Oratorical Contest Advises: Senior Class RALPH F. MAURO He taught us our history and made it seem like fun. Mr. Mouro of WoHd and U.S. History One. Teaches: U.S. History I. World History Advises: Junior Class. American Legion Oratorical Contest. HARRY MORRIS Although to our school Mr. Morris's compara- tively now. Ho mado his mark in coaching basketball and teaching scienco. too. Teaches: General Science. Applied Science Coaches: J.V. Basketball Team, Football Team Advises: Student Council, Freshman Class LAURA H. GORDON Teaching us typing was a job hard to do. 8ut Miss Gordon did this and advised the cheerleaders too. Teaches: Typing Adv.ses: Cheerleaders JOHN HEYER Mr Heyer used a ruler, compass and T square. To teoch the boys to draw with neatness and care. Teaches: Mechanical Drawing Advises: Sophomore Class ALBERT A. H taught us to avoid becoming financial wracks. 3y showing us how to make deposits and checks. Teaches: Bookkeeping. Business Law Junior Business Training. Advises: Sophomore Class FRANK HOWARD LLOYD JR. He can take a good joke and seldom gets annoyed. That's why we're all fond of our Mr. Lloyd. Teaches: English I. Journalism Advises:' Freshman Class, Student. Council School Paper