Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1955 volume:

FORECAST— Bright, sunny days ahead, tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Cellar CLASS REUNION JUNE I960 SENIOR CLASS PUBLISHES 55 PILLAR Yearbook Staff ( lioo e i eu pa|ier Formal For Pillar Tlirmr IMMV Pillar Staff.................................... 2 Editorial....................................... 3 Dedication ..................................... 4 Administration.................................. 5 Board of Education.............................. 6 Copy-readers (Faculty) ....................... 7-9 Political Roundup (Class Officers) ............ 10 Inquiring Photographer (Seniors) ........... 11-30 Theater Page (Senior Play) .................... 31 Social Page (Junior Prom) ..................... 32 Travel Page (Washington Trip) ................. 33 Comics (Senior Poll) ....................... 34-35 Public Notices (Class Will) ................ 36-37 Candid Camera ................................. 38 Sports...................................... 39-44 Pictorial Review (Activities) .............. 45-51 Arts and Crafts................................ 52 Politics....................................... 53 Statistical Survey (Underclassmen) ......... 54-57 Classified Ads.............................. 58-84 by M. L. Siano We, the '55 Senior Class of Matawan High School, Matawan, New Jersey, have published our volume of the annual Pillar. We selected a newspaper theme because wc- wanted our book to be different from the average- book, and to have a new and unusual quality about it. We wanted ours not only to have pictures and copy, but also to sparkle with a personality of its own and to animate you as you read it. With this purpose in mind, we set out on our work to discover the ideal theme early in the year. Many themes were considered and then dis- carded before we finally chose this one. The news- paper is a broad subject, and wc have used it somewhat informally to fit our needs. We have- tried to make the book as much like a newspaper as possible. Although the newspaper theme was difficult, we enjoyed working with it. We hope you will have as much fun reading The Pillar as wc had putting it together. STAFF THE PILLAR. MATA WAN. NEW JERSEY MARY LOU BLAHOTA Art Editor BETTY HERRITY CARMINE RIZZO Photography Editors KEN BRUDER, ARTHUR ABBAZIA ALLAN WOLF. Sports Editors MARY LOU SIANO, Editor-in-chief JOAN BLONDEK EDDIE MAE BETHUNE Assistant Editors TONY BRISCESE DOROTHY KUDRICK Business Managers FIRST ROW: Rita Jones. Peggy Read. Doreen Worsley, Lynn Hall. Norma DcFcIicc. Barbara Hickey, Joyce Widman. Beverly Haspcl. SECOND ROW: Advisors. Mr. Abraham Parncs and Miss Norma Montemuro;Janice Hahn. Jean Gaub. Pe gy Chamber lain Ann DiSanto. Dot Hoever, Carol Lambertson. Joe Butts. Not present: Florence Daniels. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY EDITORIAL Our Four Years ai MHS by E. M. Betbune School life for the class of '55 consisted of many educational and social events. When %ve were Freshmen during the years 1951 to 1952, we had many new and exciting duties to perform. The election of class officers was one. Elected were: Harold Deitz, President; Janice Hahn. Vice President; Paul Hcd- den. Treasurer; and Joan Bethune, Secretary. Members were chosen for Student Council. As Freshmen, wc gave the last dance of the year which was very successful. As Sophomores, we were getting used to the high school and were able to handle more responsibility. Wc elected this time for our class officers: President, Shirley Foti; Vice President, Janice Hahn; Sec- retary, Betty Herrity; Treasurer, Paul Hcdden. The Sophomores were well represented in the stu« dent council. Wc sold decorative tape, decals, and held the Soph- omore dance. Then we were Juniors and really felt important. We had a busy year ahead of us. We had Student Council representatives who were our delegates on Freeholders Day. Our class officers were: President, Allan Wolf; Vice President, Burt Collins; Secretary, EleanorWarmke; and Treasurer, Doreen Worsley. To help raise money we sold Christmas cards. Also, we gave the biggest social event of the year, our Junior Prom. The seniors were our guests at this big affair which took place in May. As seniors, we reached the goal which had long been our ambition. Our class officers were: President, Allan Wolf; Vice President, Joan Blondek; Secretary, Norma De Felice; Treasurer, Walter Jones. We were well represented in the school activities. During the early part of the year, wc received our class rings and had our pictures taken for the yearbook. We sold candy, took care of the concessions at the football games, and gave the Christmas dance to help raise- money for our expenses in Wash- ington. The annual senior play also helped us to raise money toward this trip. Then in June came the day all seniors await anxiously— Graduation Day. This day will never be forgotten by our class as one of the most important moments of our lives. The Gossip, First School Newspaper by M. L. Blahola I f someone were to ask you what The Matawan journal was, you would immediately reply, The town newspaper, of course.” But if you were asked to identify The Gossip, could you do it as easily? If your answer is no, don't feel too bad. Just come along with us and Mr. F. Howard Lloyd, Sr. without whose generous help this, article would not have been possible— while we tell you about the first school newspaper in Matawan High. The Gossip originated back in 1892: a hand-written paper issued by the pupils of the Upper District (No. 46) School, then known as the Mount Pleasant School. Since the paper was not printed, it was the elected editor’s duty to read the newspaper before the Literary Society on Friday of each week. It has been our privilege to see three of the original copies of The Gossip, which are part of Mr. Lloyd's collection of such me- mentoes. The entire paper is hand written in flowing penmanship and contains not only serious informa- tion, but also a Miscellaneous What’s Ahead for ’55 Senior by Joan Blondek Today a senior of '55 faces a future filled with unlimited possibilities. When he graduates, he is at the crossroads of his life. At these crossroads there are hundreds of opportunities. The smart senior, realizing the import- ance of his next step, will have previously planned his future and will follow this plan as closely as reality allows. Upon graduation, the College Prep, student can enter a college or university and further his education without any trouble whatsoever. The Commercial student, after graduation, is qualified to enter the business world to work at any secretarial or clerical position. The General Course also pro- vides the student with the back- ground needed to enter the business world. section from which The Gossip seems to have derived its name. We wish to thank Mr. Lloyd for his kind interest and assistance in helping us look back at the fore- runner of our school newspaper and yearbook — the first school paper in Matawan — The Gossip. [collegit THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Class o( ID.).) Hediealcs “Pillar'’ I� Luther A. Foster Mr. Luther A. Foster, new principal of Mata wan High School, has become beloved by our entire student body and faculty, and particularly by us, the Seniors. In appreciation, we are proud to dedicate this yearbook to him. •l THE PILLAR. MATA WAN. NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATION MAKES NEWS Russell I.. Slctlcr Wishes Seniors Well Celeste E. Wenzel, secretary to Russell G. Stetlcr by Peggy Chamberlain Mr. Stctlcr, out supervising principal, graduated from Middlcbury High School, Pennsylvania, and did his undergraduate and graduate work in six colleges. For two years he taught chemistry in Middletown, Pa., where he was also coach of athletics. He was superintendent of schools in five towns in Pennsyl- vania before coming to Matawan. Other positions he has held arc: Construction foreman, timekeeper, assistant yardmaster, routing clerk for Pennsylvania Railroad, car tracer, and general agent for a life insurance company. Mr. Stctlcr has striven for better instruction for Matawan High and will keep on doing so until the students arc receiving the best there is. In his message to the graduating class he said, Give to the world the best you have and expect the best in return . . . Know thyself. loiter Xew Principal of Matawan by Peggy Read Mr. Luther A. Foster has accomplished a great deal during his first year as principal of Matawan High School. This is due in part to his background and vast experience in educational and community affairs. Mr. Foster is a graduate of Bridgeton High School and received - his advance education at Glassboro Normal School and Rutgers University. Before assuming his new duties as principal of Matawan High School. Mr. Foster had been principal of Cl iff wood School since 1928. In addition to his educational activities, Mr. Foster has also been actively engaged in community service. For many years he has served as Matawan Township Magistrate. He is vice-president of the Matawan Library Board, secretary of the Matawan Township Assistance lioard, and active in the Woodmen of the World and the Rotary. During the year Mr. Foster has tried to analyze the major problems of the high school and attack them at the earliest opportunity. He lias also attempted to get an overall picture of the school with its weak- nesses and strong points. Mr. Foster stated that he strongly believes in the democratic process and that the faculty and adminis- tration working together as one will be able to solve any problems that may arise. Mr. Foster also stated that he has received excel- lent cooperation in carrying out his new policies from students and teachers alike. The message Mr. Foster gives to the Class of 1955 is: I congratulate you for having completed your high school work with credit to yourselves and Mata- wan High. And now as graduates of the finest school in the best town of the greatest state in the leading country of the world, may you go forth to take your places as citizens of that town, state, and nation, realizing that the success and happiness of the world of tomorrow depend on you. 5 Mildred K. Bennett, secretary to Luther A. Foster THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY BOARD OF EDUCATION PRAISED! FIRST ROW: George Loscoe. George Barrett. Sr.. Vice-President; Edward Currie Prt idem Frank Johnson. Louie N. Pazienza. SECOND ROW: Walter Swanson. Philip Gumbo. Russell Sutler. Superintendent ot School Herbert Gittin Secretary to the Board. Clifford Reeves (not shown). Graduates Express Graiiimlt for “i ew Look in School hy Ann DiSanto The Matawan High School seniors are deeply grate- ful to the Board of Education for the improved appearance of the school. It is something that the seniors will be proud to look back at and remember. The color scheme is yellow, and every room has a harmonizing color to go with it. The auditorium is very pretty with pink and dusty rose as the combina- tion blend of colors. On a whole the school seems to be much neater and more attractive than it has been any other year Yes, I think we can all be proud of the new look in our school—thank you, Board of Education. 6 Senior Show Appreciation by Lytitt Hall We, the members of the graduat- ing class of ‘55, wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who have guided and helped us during the past four years. We thank Mr. Russell Stetler, our superintendent, who oversaw every- thing in a quiet, modest manner. Mr. Luther Foster has led us in a firm and kind way during this last year, following on the heels of his predecessor, Mr. John Bennett, whose only fault was that of being too kind—both have our apprecia- tion. Miss Celeste Wenzel and Mrs. Mildred Bennett have always been helpful and patient with our onc- hundred-and-one requests. We thank Mr. Gittins, too, for letting us barge into his office to use his typewriter for every emergency. Socinl Studies: Ralph F. Mauro. Walter Fleet, Roy Burgess, Bernard Unger. Math and Sciences Seated: John V Caracciolo, Shirley Rccs, John J. Shea. Standing: William Yeager. Abraham D. Parnes. KngliNh mill Foreign I.anguagox: Seated: Norma Monccmuro, Elizabeth M. Gittins, Lois B. Davidson. Standing: Frank Howard Lloyd, Jr., Naomi Dennison. William J. Albright. Jr. Members of the English depart- ment deserve our recognition anu thanks. Our hats are off to Mr. William Albright, who made Senior English an enlightening and mature experience; to Miss Norma Monte- muro for bringing bright new ideas to us, and supervising our yearbook ; to Mrs. Elizabeth Gittins who was a human dynamo in rehearsals for the Senior Play; and last, but not least, to Mr. F. Howard Lloyd, who has always encouraged us by point- ing out our good qualities and over- looking the bad. Special credit is given to Mr. John Caracciolo in the Science Department because he always seemed to know what made us tick.” Also, to Mr. Abraham Parnes our appreciation goes for his great patience in teaching us the ABCs of biology, the XYZ's of THE P1I.I.AR. MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY '«rttin« r4'ijil Hi‘|)nrfuaottl: Florence Bodziak, Albert A Levine, Laura Gordon. I ra« ti«-al Arlo: John M . Meyer, Florence Ochs. Walter H Dudley l liv ienl laliinitiou and lloalih: Paul J. Evans. Janet A. Schaufelc. Hildegarde Finn. MunIc an«l Art: Joseph R. Sugar. Matilda Ziegler, Gottlieb Schwall. 8 THE PILI.AR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY math, the- intricacies of German, and for his expert handling of yearbook finances. The Commercial Department has played an im- Eortant part in shaping our lives. Miss Laura Gordon as been very helpful in teaching us the ajsldkf. jgh's. Mrs. Florence Bodziak has supplied our every need in shorthand, and Mr. Albert Levine has given us a fine knowledge of business. To Mr. John Shea, our math wizard, thank you for making frightening equations understandable and workable. Mr. Ralph Mauro, our World History and United States History I teacher, has done a very fine job. Mr. Walter Fleet, our new History II teacher, seemed to have a magic potion which made us work and like it. Miss Naomi Dennison, who struggled to teach us Latin and French when it just seemed like Greek” to us, deserves credit. For props and other needs of this type, we have always been able to rely on Mr. Walter Dudley. Mrs. Matilda Zeigler, our new art teacher, has had a few of us as pupils; and Mr. Gottlieb Schwall, has heard some of our voices in his Glee Club. Both have done fine jobs. Busy little homemakers have come from the sewing and cooking rooms of Mrs. Florence Ochs. Mrs. Lois Davidson, our patient librarian, has always been willing to give us a hand. When any of us have needed a nurse, Mrs. Janet Schaufele has always been there to make us feel better. •Innilurinl Stuff: John DcVota. Waiter Van brackle. Mr. John Heyer has helped the boys further their education by teaching them Mechanical Drawing. A new teacher who has gained much credit during his first year at Matawan is our band director, Mr. Joseph Sugar. Other new teachers we haven’t been fortunate enough to have hail as instructors, but about whom we have heard many nice comments arc: Miss Shirley Rees and Mr. Roy Burgess. Sports have always been a main interest in Matawan, and Coach Paul Evans has carried on in the successful tradition begun by Mr. Anthony Nuccio. Mr. William Yacgcr lias been a big help as assistant football coach. Mr. C has produced many track stars who have held high standing in New Jersey. And we could not forget Mrs. Hildegarde Finn, who has always kept the girls in tip top shape. Nor do we overlook the ladies in the cafeteria who fed us so well that we had the strength to do the impossible. life janitorial staff has always been cooperative in keeping the building warm and clean and in staying late on nights. Thanks a million to each and every one for a job well done, the results of which are reflected in us — we hope! Cnfoterln Staff: Erma Bullard 9 ELECTIONS THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY THE _LnQ.UIR I NGf Ph OTOGjR APHER. MaTAWAH H� 6rH School THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY ARTHUR ABBAZIA Excels at Athletic and Social Skills Spike” College Prep. Activities: Football; Baseball; Pillar Staff; German and Latin Clubs. Plans: College DAVID ERNEST BENTON Possesses Remarkable Talents and Wit Dave College Prep. Activities: Dramatics; Senior Play; Football; Track; Block M. Plans: Forestry College ALTAMESE ANDERSON Southern Accent Appeals to All Alta General Activities: Jr. Red Cross; Home- Nursing Club. Plans: Registered Nurse EDDIE MAE BETHUNE Peps up the Cheering Section Eddie Commercial Activities: Pillar Staff; Cheerleader; Library, French, Commercial, and Glee Clubs. Plans: Secretarial Work MARY JANE BENNETT Keeps Up Good Work in a Carefree Manner Jane Commercial Activities: Journalism and Com- mercial Clubs. Plans: Undecided JOAN BETHUNE Dancing Needs No Improvising Chink Commercial Activities: Library and Glee Clubs. Plans: Modeling School 12 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MARY LOUISE BLAHOTA Performs Projects with Perfection Mary Lou College Prep. Activities: Honor Society; Jr. Red Cross; Pillar Staff; Dramatics; Sen- ior Play; Latin and German Clubs; NYU Latin Contest; Girls' State; Oratorical Contest. Plans: Business School ANTHONY BRISCESE Hits Sax with Gusto Tony General Activities: Pillar Staff; Band; Or chcstra; Senior Play; Football; Chess Club. Plans: Music or Armed Forces FRANCES J. BLONDER Beauty and Brains Overidc Vicissitudes Joan College Prep. Activities: President, Honor Society; Vice-President. Senior Class; Pillar Staff; Student Council; German and Latin Clubs; Jr. Red Cross. Plans: Undecided ANTHONY BOROWSKY Optimism Concealed by Constant Reverie Tony General Activities: Commercial Club. Plans: Farmer SHIRLEY BROWN Does Wonders with a Baton ■ ShirI' Commercial Activities: Majorettes; Commercial Club. Plans- Secretary WALTER BROSKY Hotrods Through Browntown Tex” General Plans: Mechanic 13 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY KENNETH BRUDER Tops Them on the Grid Cassius College Prep. Activities: Football; Block M; Pillar Staff; German and Latin Clubs. Plans: Navy MARGARET ANN CHAMBERLAIN Sews Efficiently with Artist's Fingers Peg College Prep. Activities: Pillar Staff; Senior Play; Band; Dance Band; Orchestra; Mixed Chorus; Latin, French, and Glee Clubs; Oratorical Contest. Plans: College KENNETH BURLEW Athlete Uses Smile as Strategy Leech General Activities: Track; Football. Plans: Undecided s ROBERT COLLINS Crewcut” Hops from Court to Diamond Bert College Prep. Activities: Baseball; Basketball; Foot- ball; Student Council. Plans: College JOSEPH BUTTS Paints and Sings with Rhythm Joe General Activities: Pillar Staff; Baseball; Track; Band; Orchestra. Plans: Undecided WILLIAM COSTELLO Delivers Devilishly with Duals Willie General Plans: Mechanic 14 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY KATHLEEN FLORENCE CRAWFORD Fiery Temper Complimented by Dreaming Kay College Prep. Activities: Dramatics Club; Senior Play. Plans: College NORMA DeFELICE Shames Other Typists by Efficiency Penny Commercial Activities: Secretary. Senior Class: Pillar Staff; French. Commercial, and Library Clubs. Plans: Secretary ALTON DAVIS Charms MHS with His Many Snakes Alton” College Prep. Activities: Football; Senior Play; Latin Club. Plans: College HAROLD DEITZ Pitches Those Balls with Confidence Hal College Prep. Activities: Baseball; Basketball; Ger- man Club; President, Freshman Class; Block M. Plans: College or Baseball DAVID A. DECKER Loses Suaveness by Bothersome Shirt-Tail Dave General Activities: Football. Plans: Undecided JAMES DILLON Spins the Balls Over Home Plate Dec” General Activities: Baseball; Track; Basket- ball. Plans: Air Force 15 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY ANN DiSANTO Vitalizes Cheering Section with Vigor Ann Commercial Activities: Cheerleader; Pillar Staff; Dramatics; Commercial and Library Clubs. Plans: Secretarial School HOWARD ERVIN Blond Agriculturist Scans Horizon Erv General Plans: Undecided BARBARA EDMONDS Stimulating Songbird Shows School Spirit Bobbie” Commercial Activities: Band; Orchestra; Mixed Chorus. Plans: Music Teacher THOMAS FALCO Jockey Pole-Vaults to Victory Tommy General Activities: Track. Plans: lockev NANCY JANE ERDMANN Flaming Redhead Never Walks Alone Nance Commercial Activities: Co-Captain, Varsity Cheer- leaders ; Senior Play; Treasurer, Student Council; Latin, Commercial, and Library Clubs. Plans: Business School JOHN FLEISCHMANN Cool Cat Mambos with a Real Gone Beat Flash” General Plans: Armed Forces Iff THE PII.I.AR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MARILYN JUNE HALL Cheerleader Flirts with Experience Lynn College Prep. Activities: Cheerleaders; Pillar Staff; Senior Play; Mixed Chorus; Jour- nalism; Latin and Glee Clubs. Plans: College PETER HALLOCK Playboy Reveals Reckless Driving Habits Pete College Prep Activities: Track; Football; Latin Club; Band. Plans: U. S. Marines SHIRLEY EOT I Makes the Most of Stylish Fashions Shi rl” Commercial Plans: Undecided JEAN GAUB Vaudeville Desires School Teacher Jean” College Prep. Activities: Dramatics; Pillar Staff; Senior Play; Latin and German Clubs; Oratorical Contest. Plans: College JANICE HAHN Drum Majorette Steps High with Smile Jan Commercial Activities: Majorette Captain; Pillar Staff; Vice-President. Freshman and Sophomore Classes. Plans: Secretarial Work CHARLES EDWARD HALL Fulfills Requests of Motorists Big Ed College Prep. Activities: Senior Dramatics. Plans: Mechanic 17 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY WILLIAM H. J. HANSEN Einstein Utilizes Dictionary to Utmost ''Bill” College Prep. Activities: Latin Club; NYU Latin Contest. Plans: Medical School PATRICIA MARY ANN HATTRICII Diminutive Senior Excels at Twirling Patti Commercial Activities: Co-Captain, Majorettes. Plans: Secretary FREDERICK HENRY HASEMAN King of Rhythm Sways with Sax Freddie” College Prep. Activities: Band; Orchestra; Dance Band; Track; German and Stamp Clubs. Plans: Navy. Music Career BEVERLY JANE HASPEL Her Typing is an Accomplished Act Bey Commercial Activities: Secretary, Commercial Club. Dramatics; Senior Play; Pillar Staff; Journalism; Glee Club. Plans: Secretary MARVIN HAUSER Dashing Mr. America Succeeds in Sports Ace General Activities: Football; Track. Plans: Armed Forces PAUL HEDDEN Small Track Man Scores Again Paul ollege Prep. Activities: Honor Society; Track Plans: Air Force 18 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MARY ELIZABETH HERRITY Minuto Strutter Displays Scholarship “Betty Commercial Activities: Majorettes; Secretary- Treasurer. Honor Society; Pillar Staff; Secretary. Sophomore Class. Plans: Secretary DOROTHY HOEVER Dramatizes Plays with Remarkable Talent “Dot Commercial Activities: Dramatics; Senior Play; Jr. Red Cross Council; Latin and Commercial Clubs. Plans: Bryant College EUI.A MAE HILL Prospective Pearl Bailey Rocks with Rhythm Eula Commercial Activities: Glee Club. Plans: Singer LORETTA HULL Alternates from Naughty to Nice Loretta Commercial Activities: Commercial Club. Plans: Undecided BARBARA JAYNE HICKEY Overwhelms with Garrulousness Bobbie” Commercial Activities: Senior Play; Library, French, and Commercial Clubs. Plans: Secretary CAROL HYER Takes Letters in Business-Like Manner Carol” Commercial Activities: Library and Commercial Clubs. Plans: Secretary 19 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MORRIS V. INGUAGGIATO Candy Connoisseur Maneuvers Red Truck Gua General Activities: Baseball. Plans: Cabinet Maker and Carpenter A CLIFFORD JONES Silent Partner Sponsors Pacifism with Gentle Manner Cliff General Plans: Undecided MARGARET ANN JOHNSON Never Caught haltering Margaret General Activities: Glee Club. Plans: Undecided RITA ANN JONES Petite English Import Educated Here Rita College Prep. Activities: Pillar Staff; Student Council; Glee Club. Mixed Chorus; Latin and French Clubs. Plans: Undecided 20 RICHARD WAYNE JOHNSON Smiling Redhead Cracks Jokes Rich College Prep. Activities: Honor Society; German Club. Plans: College WALTER HOWARD JONES, JR. Efficient Student Breaks Test Tubes Jonesy Commercial Activities: President. French Club; Manager, Track Team; Stamp Club; Treasurer, Senior Class; Dramatics; Journalism; Senior Play; Chess and Commercial Clubs. Plans: Business College, Armed Forces THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY CAROL KINHAFER Jovial Senior Spreads Laughter Toots” Commercial Plans: Secretary DOROTHY KUDRICK Sugar Sweet Secretary Mimeographs Dot Commercial Activities: Captain, Color Guards; Secretary. Student Council; Pillar Staff; Commercial Club. Plans: Accountant CAROLINE MURIEL LAMBERTSON Shy Redhead Blushes Instantaneously Carol” Commercial Activities: Commercial and Library Clubs; Pillar Staff; Dramatics; Sen- ior Play. Plans: Telephone Operator MARIE LEPEROPOLOS Walks Toward a Decided Destination Lippy” Commercial Activities: Dramatics; Senior Play; Commercial and Library Clubs. Plans: Nursing School RAYMOND II. LAMBERSON Car Owner Improves Ballroom Style Pec Wee General Activities: Chess Club Plans: Vocational School ALEX MAKOWKA Prepares for Agricultural Career Chug General Plans: Navy 21 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY FRANK MARKS Accumulates Knowledge for Emergency Use Chico' General Activities: Stamp Club. Plans: Salvation Army Officer JANE MURO Cheerleader True to Maroon and Gray Ace Commercial Activities: Cheerleader; Mixed Chor- us; Commercial and Glee Clubs; Senior Play. Plans: Undecided GEORGE McBRIDE Develops Enthusiasm for Chess Grouchy General Activities: Track; Senior Play; Presi- dent, Stamp Club; French and Chess Clubs. Plans: Navy WILLIAM D. MURRAY Philatelist in Perpetual Trance Bill General Activities: Chess Club. Plans. Carpenter HENRY MORENO Senior Upholds Don Juan’s Reputation Hank” College Activities: Football; Baseball; Bas- ketball; Track; Block M. Plans: Undecided EDITH JANE OLMSTEAD Miss Matawan Easily Stifles Competition Dodie Commercial Activities: Cheerleader; Student Council; Commercial Club. Plans: Modeling 22 THE PILI.AR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY ROGER OLMSTEAD Keeps the Girls Sighing and Swooning Satch General Activities: Football; Baseball. Plans: Air Force ALMETA POSTELL Southern Seamstress Sews Professionally Rock General Activities: Future Nurses Club. Plans: Nurse ANNA MARY RICE Creates Atmosphere of Gaiety Annie Commercial Activities: Glee Club; Mixed Chorus. Plans: Nursing MARGARET ANN READ Dairy Maid Exhibits Intellect Peg College Prep. Activities: Latin, French, and Glee Clubs; Mixed Chorus; Pillar Staff; Oratorical Contest; Journalism; Dramatics; NYU Ditin Contest. Plans: College JOHN FELIX PIONTKOWSKI Johnnie Ray Boasts Muscles Point General Activities: Football. Plans: Navy ANTHONY PANZERA Master Painter Sells Diesel ZarkofT General Activities: Baseball. Plans: Mason 23 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY FRANCES ROUNDS Quiet Girl Succeeds in All Subjects Fran” Commercial Activities. Library Club; National Honor Society. Plans: Secretary AUDREY JUNE RUSHING Projects Opinion with Great Force Aud Commercial Activities: Dramatics; Commercial Club; Senior Play. Plans: Own a Nursery CONSTANCE RUSSELL Displays Sparkler Proudly Cup” Commercial Activities: Glee and Commercial Clubs. Plans: Undecided CARMINE S. RIZZO Strides Into Chera Lab with Confidence Ria General Activities: Pillar Staff; Chess Club; Senior Play. Plans: Navy RICHARD R. ROBINSON Deceives with Sophisticated Manner Rich” College Prep. Activities: Football; Baseball; Ger man Club. Plans: Undecided RALPH W. RONSON Makes Those Motors Hum Hotrod General Plans: Mechanic 24 THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY LAWRENCE SALMON All-Around American Breaks Hurdles Larry College Prep. Activities: President, Student Coun- cil; Senior Play; Boys' State; Latin Club. Plans: College CAMILLO SARDELLA Super Service is His Motto Sonny” Commercial Activities: Student Council. Plans: Business JOSEPH SHEER AN Fleet-Footed Trackman Races After Girls Lee General Activities: Block M; Football; Track. Plans: College MARY LOU SI A NO Miss Busy is Immersed in Pot-Pourri Luigi College Prep. Activities: Editor. Pillar: Vice-Presi- dent, Honor Society and Student Council; Captain. J.V. Cheerleaders; Library and Latin Clubs; Girls' State Alternate; NYC Latin Con- test; Jr. Red Cross. Plans: College RALPH SILVERS Hi Ho Silvers Grows Own Mane Ralph General Plans: Undecided ANN SMITH New Student Develops Great Possibilities Ann College Prep. Plans: Nursing 25 THE PII.I.AR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY LILLIAN SMITH ''Favorite” Pupii is Never a Menace Lil Commercial Activities: Library Club. Plans: Undecided THOMAS T. ST AMES Community Captain Volunteers Services Tom” College Prep. Activities: President, Jr. Red Cross; Senior Play. Plans: College STUART SPRAGUE Pleasant Manners Obtain Many Friends Stu” General Plans: Agriculture MARJLYNNE STAHLBAUM Ship Ahoy! Sailor Boy! Mar-Mar College Prep. Activities: Cheerleader; Dramatics; Band; German. Latin, and Glee Clubs; Senior Play. Plans: Nursing FRANK TOURINE Outdoorsman Displays Colgate Smile Dutch College Prep. Activities: Football; German Club Plans: College JOHN TILL Manager Uses Girls as Strategy Till Then General Activities: Manager, Football and Baseball. Plans: Draftsman School 26 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY SANDRA TROUT Carries Flag with Elegance Sandy” Commercial Activities: Color Guard; Represent- ative, Red Cross; Commercial Club Plans: Undecided CHARLES VENA Specializes in Inane Remarks Bo” General Activities: Glee Club. Plans:’Plumber, Navy BARBARA JANE TULLIS Inspirational Captain Has Personality-Plus Barb” Commercial Activities: Captain, Varsity Cheer- 'leaders; Student Council; Glee Club. Plans: Secretary PETER VENA Leads the Grid to Victory 3D ' College Prep. Activities: Football; Basketball; Block M; German and Latin Clubs. Plans: College ROBERT VAN BRAKLE Associates with School Officials Bobby College Prep. Activities: Football; German Club Plans: Undecided V 4 . . WILLIAM VOTTA Suave Courtier Strikes ’Em Out Billy” Commercial Activities: Baseball. Plans: Lineman in Electric Company 27 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY ELEANOR WARMKE Leads Cheers with Vigor Ell Commercial Activities: Co-Captain, J.V. Cheer- leaders. Plans: Secretary VALJEANE WESTLEY Steno Whiz Chews Gum Incessantly Jean Commercial Activities: Glee Club . Mixed Chorus. Plans: Undecided ELIZABETH ANN VREELAND Blonde Bombshell Rockets to Stardom Liz College Prep. Activities: Cheerleader; Senior Play; Library, Latin, and French Clubs. Plans: College CARL WAGNER Beats Drum with a Rhythmical Tone Bubbie General Activities: Band. Plans: Navy LAW RENCE M. WALKER Obtains Reputation of Happy Wanderer ' Larry College Prep. Activities: German Club; Student Council Plans: Armed Forces PALL WHITE Enforces Ideas of Dennis the Menace “Hank General Activities: Track Plans: Navy 28 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY JOYCE ADRIENNE WI DMAN Helps Teachers Voluntarily Joyce” Commercial Activities: President. Commercial Club; Journalism; Glee Club; Pillar Staff; Dramatics. Plans: Secretary CHARLES ALLAN WOLF Speeds to Tremendous Popularity Prc College Prep. Activities: Block M; German and Latin Clubs; President. Junior and Senior Classes: Football; Baseball; Track; Basketball; Pillar Staff; Senior Play; Alternate, Boys' State. Plans: College HARRY JOSEPH WILKINS Keeps The Strand Open Harry” General Activities: Chess Club. Plans: Navy DOREEN JEWEL WORSLEY Future Contains a Florence Nightingale Doe College Prep. Activities: Treasurer, Junior Class; Senior Play; Pillar Staff; Athletic Council; Dramatics; Latin. German, and Glee Clubs. Plans: Nursing. Technician Training HOWARD V. WILSON, JR. Keeps Working in His Own Little World Weeper General Plans: Trade School Photography by LDRSTM STUDIOS 29 IN MEMORY OF FLORENCE DANIELS Senior Class Presents Line of Scvunnutfji by Doreen Worsley Ever)' one has his own personal line of scrimmage” — that place where our theories collide with the realities of life. Mr. Morrison, new principal of Hammond High School, is no ex- ception— he prefers the aesthetic to the physical; that is, poetry to football. His secretary, Madge Col- lins, is only one of those suffering from football fever. She, Miss Gamm (English teacher), and Ruby Dinway (a romantic school girl) are all out to trap Mr. Morrison. Stanley Grappleneusky, the star football player, fails his six-week English test; and Mr. Keefer, presi- dent of the School Board, declares him ineligible to play in the big game against Keystone. With the aid of Mr. Morrison, he is finally allowed to take a retest on which he gets a perfect score. It is obvious that Stan cheated, and, at the school board meeting. Perry Winman (a boy who helps in the office) comes in and confesses that he gave Stan a copy of the test. Mr. Keefer allows the students to tutor Stanley in English; and, when they finish. Stanley passes the very hard test. Ruby Dinway, with some arm- twitching from Madge Collins, confesses that she made up stories about herself and Mr. Morrison. After this, Mr. Keefer is very- friendly with Mr. Morrison. Hammond beats Keystone after a very close game, and everyone is happy. CAST Mr. Morrison .... Larry Salmon Madge Collins . . Dorothy Hoever Mr. Keefer .........Alton Davis Mr. Donaldson . . George McBride Mrs. Warner . . Nancy Erdmann Mrs. Burris . . Elizabeth Vrceland Mr. Horsley..........David Benton Miss Gamm ............. Jean Gaub Perry Winman .... Walter Jones Grappleneusky . . Anthony Briscese Ruby Dinway...........Lynn Hall Clyde Ferris......Frank Tourine Ken...........Robert Van Brackle Tom....................Allan Wolf Matt...............Thomas Starnes June............ Doreen Worsley Pam...........Peggy Chamberlain Millie............ Beverly Haspcl Sam .............. Carmen Rizzo Mrs. Parker . . . Carol Lambcrtson Miss Harlowc . . Mary Lou Blahota Miss Barker.......Joyce Widman Miss Paige .... Marie Leperopolos Miss Smith . . . Kathleen Crawford Miss Hooker .... Audrey Rushing SI SOCIETY THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Season Social Event Held Here! OVER 200 MPERS AAR ESCORTS ATTEAMP JMWMOR PROM bv Af. .. Siario The Class of '55 held their highly successful prom for the seniors last year Over two hundred couples attended the formal affair The hall was decorated beauti- fully as the C ypress Gardens with flamingoes, a pool, trees, and a blue velvet turtain, in front of which sat the king and queen. Refreshments were served at the Miami Beach Terrace which was almost as lovely as the ballroom itself Everyone enjoyed himself, and admitted that the enchanting music and the heavenlike atmosphere helped make the prom the most outstanding social event of the year. Selling Bids Jane Muro, Allan Wolf. Sandy Trout Refreshments Rita Jones. Peg Read. Jean Gaub, Peg Chamber- lain. Mary Lou Blahota, Doreen Worsley Cleanup Allan Wolf. Tom Starnes. Paul Hcdden, Ray Lamberson, Frank Tourinc, Larry Walker, Roger Olmstead Decorating Sonny Sardclla, Barbara Tullis 32 Pi S H I N g TON BOUND 0 . o-o-o-ImmI Klecpsi! Brosky’s strummin' kept all of us hummin' . . . Abbastasia chief Waker Upper . . . Johnson sat in his nook while Herr Fames got him all shook ... We didn't need two scats for Edith and Deitz . . Read and Blahota visited the Mellon art . . . Katy, Katy Crawford, Queen of the Morganville Hicks . . . Fete's hobby was sitting with Eleanor in the lobby . . . Haspel collapsed halfway up the Washington Monu- ment . . . Dave and Doreen made a cute team . . . Mr. Parnes and Miss Montcmuro sat with George Washington at Christ Church . . . Van Brackle was hypnotized by a 100,000 dollar bill . . . Wagner said , Mrs. Bennett, for once can t you forget the office?” . . . Blondek, you just better not do that . . . Leech and Nancy did things up fancy . . . The food was wonderful: Danger, Heartburn Ahead . . . Leperopolos lost in metropolis . . . Caracciolo forfeited a monument race . . . Everything was quiet except for the R I O T . . . Tullis and Joan Bethunc went berserk pulling beds apart . . . Hull was our rainmaker . . . Eddie Mae Froggy kept Mrs. Ochs hopping till four . . . It's a good thing for Skceter the beds didn't have a parking meter . . . Larry's figure was enhanced by a pair of scorched pants . . . Heddcn failed to get the Matawan Journal in the Congressional Library . . Rushing's pressing kept the fellows guessing . . . Cigars arc for men who smoke, not for Senior boys who choke . . . Chaperones's party turned out a flop; fellows decided best floor is on top . . . Kudrick had no fear of sitting in the rear (of the bus) . . . Moreno and Company spent their spare time- ringing up the Southern Belles . . . Point used bottles and ashtrays for bowling . . . While Stahlbaum's beau was away from home port, Hansen was her personal escort . . . Salmon donned a Rebel hat and overlapped his lapels: Gen. Robert E Lee lived again' . . . Luigi came from Southern Italy . . . Pre, Alton, and Bruder — the Three Musketeers . . . Carol, Dot, and Ann learned how to catch a man at the FBI . . . Panzera and Silvers warbled like birds . . . Frances attracted the boys with her shyness. Well always remember . . . tremendous styling and architecture of the buildings — dome of the Capitol at night — Senate and House of Representatives in session — miles of books in the Congres- sional Library — statue of Lincoln reflecting pool and Washington Monument at night — complex process of money making — view of the whole city of Washington, D. C, from the monument — the elaborate furnishings of the White House — the airplane flying low over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the changing of the guard pews of Washington and Lee at old Christ Church — the cherry blossoms which came out just for us — the medical exhibits at the Smithsonian Institute — the men wanted by the FBI — the guides who showed us around — our last view of Washington — parading midshipmen at Annapolis and — We’ll never forget . . . The bus was on time Rock Love and My Wild Irish Rose — Nobody could sleep — the lovely rooms we had at the hotel — the music we didn't have for our dance — hurrying to keep our tight schedule — the rain dur- ing the long hike to Washington's tomb — West Point on the screen — Lincoln Memorial reopened for the Seniors — the way the boys clicked their heels at Arlington — the chaperones — the wonderful fun and fellowship of the whole trip. COMICS THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MOST POPULAR J. Hahn, A. Wolf BEST DRESSED —L. Hall, R. Johnson NK ESI SENIOR R Jones. BEST LOOKING —E. Olmstead, M. Hauser BEST DANCER I.. Hall. J llcisehman CLASS FLIRTS B. H key, 34 THE PII.LAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY MOST COURTEOUS M. I.. Blahota, A. Davis MOST ATHLETIC—E. M. Bethune, A Wolf1 P. Vena H Moreno NICEST SMILE- J. Hahn, F. Tourine MOST TALENTED P. Chamberlain, F. Haseman 0 35 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Class of ’5 5 Ile |iieatlis Great Legacy to MHS Teaeliers. Si mini I s Fortunate MM firs inherit Curts, Suntltrich es. Prettff Fifes. In fiit isti fit Projects anti .1 tariff 3tare ttichrs. by E. Al. Bet hunt Matawan, New Jersey, June 2, 1955 Great excite ment abounded at Matawan High School yesterday when the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1955 was read. The heirs were exuberant at the many bequests left to them by their senior bene- factors; but, many students were mourning the fact that the 114 members of the Class of 1955 would no longer be seen walking through the halls of Matawan High School. The will, in its entirety, follows: We, the Class of '55, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make public this, our last will and testament. CHEERLEADERS REQUEATH NUMEROUS ARTICLES The cheerleaders, with their splendid group for- mations, leave to the M. H. S. faculty and student body a. number of articles. Eddie Mae Bethune leaves her ability to yell to the next varsity squad. Jane Muro’s curls are left to Mrs. Finn. Her ability to cat two sandwiches for lunch without gaining weight is left by Marilynne Stahlbaum to Mr. Fleet; Eleanor Warmkc leaves also to Mr. Fleet her ability never to be a social flop. Danny Clifton is left with Eliza- beth Vreeland’s talent for driving a motorcycle. Lynn Hall contributes her place on the dance floor to Bill Utter. Ann DiSanto’s quietness is left to her cousin, Marilyn DiSanto. To the incoming cheer- leaders Barbara Tullis leaves her spirit of cheerlead- ing. Nancy Erdmann gives her position on the squad to the next co-captain. Mary Lou Siano bequeaths her four years of Latin to some brave student. SPECTATORS LEAVE FA IIU LOUS HEALTH TO UNDERCLASSMEN The '56 senior class is left with all rules and laws by Stuart Sprague. Henry Moreno leaves a shovel to Mr. Albright’s class just in case the subject gets too deep. Lillian Smith bequeaths her quietness and shyness to Jane Anderson. Shirley Foti leaves to Shirley Trout her ability to get good marks Enjoy- ment of Mary Lou Blahota's extracurricular activities is left to anyone who has the energy to do so much so well. Dorothy Hocver contributes gales of laugh- ter to any serious freshman. C arol Hcyer's ability to chew gum without getting caught is left to Winnie Waltz. Jane Bennett leaves her gym Hass to Gloria Preston. To Phyllis Mackason goes Connie Russell’s ability to go through four years of high school Valjean Westley gives her first year steno marks to Joyce Gatson. Any person who can use Barbara Hickey's talent for skipping school is welcome to it Loretta Hull leaves to some unsuspecting freshman her ability to get along with Mr. Levine. To any long-hair with a polished pate, Doreen Worsley donates her long hair. Bobby Van Brackle leaves his ability to square dance, under the direction of Mrs Finn to Danny Vanderbilt. Audrey Rushing bequeaths her pretty eyes to a person with dull ones. Marie I.epero- polos leaves her height to Margie Smith Kathleen Crawford and Joan Blondek give their seat on Sophie s bus to Gloria Preston and Joan Marcsca Carol Lambertson shears her curls for Elsie Bennett's use. Jean Gaub's German I! book is left to James A race- Eula Mac Hill gives her alto voice in Glee Club to June Carol Walker. Frances Rounds bestows her position as secretary in the Library Club to Barbara Perry. Joyce Widman and Beverly Haspcl leave their seats in English to two talkative juniors. Sandy Trout leaves to a fortunate girl her position as secretary to Mr. Evans. Margaret Read donates her speeches. Carol Kinhafcr gives to Bob Phelan all her homework papers. Patricia Lucas is left with Almeta Postell’s homeroom seat. Rita Jones vacates her seat in history to Chloe Ann Tourine. Norma De-Felice leaves her telephone number on the front 36 THE PILLAR. MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY steps. Jokes arc left by Jean Bethunc to Lizzie Davis. Margaret Johnson relinquishes her seat in English to Shirley Lee. A good-luck charm is given to Delia Lee by Annie Rice. Harold Deitz donates his place on the mound to next year's pitcher. Walter Jones leaves a strand of hair to whoever can use it. Larry Salmon bequeaths to Jack Kuhns all the splin- tered hurdles. Eddie Marks gets his brother Frank's good record. Tony Panzera leaves the Amana Food Plan to the ones in need. Harry Wilkins leaves his mechanical drawing board to Mr. Heyer; to Mr. Dudley is given all of William Murray’s unfinished shop projects. Richard Johnson leaves his chemistry knowledge to Ronny Van Meerbckc. John Germann is left with Paul Hodden’s place in the Honor Society. Thomas Starnes leaves to Joseph Beal his habitual tardiness. Charles Hall contributes his note- book to William McKinney. Thomas Falco’s vault- ing pole is given to Ronnie Carlson. MAJORETTES CONTRIBUTE PRICELESS ARTICLES “The high-stepping majorettes bequeath to their heirs these articles which money cannot buy. Shirley Brown leaves her scat in the office to anyone who feels misunderstood. Ginny Germann is left with Janice Hahn’s intellectual capacity. Patti Hattrich donates her uniform to next year's co-captain. Betty Herrity leaves her baton to Gayle Hauser who. she hopes, will take her place on the majorette squad. ’55 GRADUATES OF M.II.S. BAND BEQUEATH RICHES The Fifty-Fivers from the Matawan Band leave their ability to play music, plus other unattainable matters, to the underclassmen and their leader, Mr. Sugar. To sweet” Mr. Sugar, Robert Himmelwright donates his ability to break drumheads with little or no effort. Drum sticks arc left to Tom Savage by Joe Butts. Frederick Hascman bestows his music experience to any bebopper. Margaret Chamberlain gives her clock to her sister, Ann. A capable junior is left with Dorothy Kudrick’s position at Mr. Sugar's desk. Anthony Briscsc contributes his sax and clarinet reeds and his band uniform to any young fellow musician. Richard Presser is left with Barbara Edmond’s ability to play the trombone. Carl Wagner leaves his loud-sounding drum to anyone with ear-muffs. FOOTBALL PLAYERS OFFER OUTSTANDING POSSESSIONS Last, but not least, we make known the last will and testament of football players of 54”; for, without them there would not have been victory. Allan Wolf leaves his name, Pre, to Joe Fasso. Peter Hallock bequeaths his crcwcut to Alan Arnold. Peter Vena leaves his nickname to Buddy Anderson. A bottle of ugly pills is donated to Steve Alikas by Arthur Abbazia. Bert Collins gives his knowledge of German to Steve Alikas. Frank Tourinc’s ability to catch fish is left to Bill Utter. Kenneth Brudcr leaves his duck call to Clifford Jobes. Alton Davis bestows his scat in the front row of history class to anyone who wants it. Steve Fedele is left with John Piontkowski’s ability to make noise. Joseph Sheeran leaves to Jack Kuhns his pole vaulting ability. David Benton leaves his Latin knowledge to Jim Cosgrove.” Thus, to their friends and schoolmates the Class of 55 left their great inheritance — a bequest, both good and bad, exciting and dull, ridiculous and serious. A many-facetc l gift, it reminded the heirs of the many personalities and talents in the Class of ’55. LOST AND FOUND LOST — Students' tight to park cars in school parking lot. If found, return to Matawan High. EOt JND — A topy of the final exams. Owner, please contact office. LOST — Gym floor. If seen floating anywhere return to school FOUND — Prehistoric monster. Anyone interested in him, call Mat. I-262R LOST Blond curly locks. If found return to Roger Olm- stead or Patti Hattrick. FOR SALK FOR SALE—200 slightly used tickets to Line of Scrim wage. Special reduced price—only 25 cents. Call Mat. 1-330Z. FOR SALE—Six Do Not Disturb Signs. Inquire, chaperons of Washington Trip. WANTED WANTED—New Freshman class. Report to Matawan High School. Sept. 8. 1955 WANTED—New track and football field for M.H.S. Any- one who has any information, phone Matawan 9-1801. WANTED- Newspaper for teacher so that he won’t have to get current events articles from classes. See Mr Fleet in Room 41. WANTED—Richard, the Lion-Hearted, for a down-hearted Senior. POSITION WANTED POSITIONS WANTED- 12 Commercial graduates, blond, attractive, and vivacious for jobs as private secretaries. Office- hours 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Minimum salary: S75 a week. 37 THE PII.EAR, MAT A WAN, NEW JERSEY Tliank You , Senior Advisor by Doreen W or si ey SEATED: Elizabeth M Gittins. John J. Shea Florence Ochs. STANDING: Abraham D. Parncs, William Albright, and Walter H. Dudley. CANDID CAMERA We, the class of '55, wish to extend our sincere thanks to our advisors: Elizabeth M. Gittins, Abraham I). Parncs, Florence Ochs, John J. Shea, Walter J. Dudley, and William J. Albright. Mrs. Gittins directed our senior play, which is, by no means, an easy job. She was always willing to help us with our many problems, as were our other advisors. The scenery for the senior play was handled by .Mr. Dudley, and he certainly did a fine job. We mustn't forget our Mr. Parncs, who kept our yearbook finances straight . . . and who was always willing to chaperon our trips. Mr. Albright helped us to select our colleges and schools, our class rings, and our cans and gowns. Mr. Shea and Mrs. Ochs aided us. along with the other advisors, with plans for our trip to Wash- ington. By this you can sec that advisors are handy to have around. Thanks a lot. advisors, for these and all the other little but im- portant - things we have not mentioned. emence that surprise Ace Lewis receive� f for Neptune and he noon and Steel tackle 4 yards to where Harold n dragged him down from 1 at Mata wan's 21. ides then e to ........ ....... ■ - Huskies Beat Gulls, 70-56, To Cop B Title irold!,ne ueMt- .‘went over to score on a quarterimpressed again In the first half of the hpnors on first downs and y Ve were about even, but ir vcond half the Scarlet ade only one first do tawi varsity exp-j the and Gene F for , Fariello wn j season and during reci ers‘ t went over to score on a quarter impressed imtsback sneak. practices. a � ur taking the ball over o Two seasoned guards twenty after -a touchback headed for full time duty. _J- R-iIldnes attamnted t I’nin ’ ’ who weighs Ml 42. reco pinq gave Mata lha Kumson 29 Va :air. ar two yj .i who Scot Co T obstaci '•ms , Ua c A r bre ision run t P . _ _ i to v. ■€ • at the ’.e- v| Jt it to thtf £ assed to v f 0t u oVf ° c une built downfieU� - ,.. ob Mia1' w3 1 yard pass v Al Schuc1' 19. Mataiw‘.« i3. M I was brought close a«a the half ended on a r user to the Neptune three. ashes failed and Stas fopped a pass in lor £ Tackl « ssmia the ball continually on this fall aW 1-conceived trap play. Fedele ,t«Vated Rumson line all after- }f8f- le accounted for one of his own. and tn setting V p ----- L - V vO 0 htt all Schedule L ftp t) flftS .W 2—Neptun A «« e Oct. 9—Pt- •••' nt K F ►ot -� ■� . 1ft—Onoii m •oi ,ih a 25 -•back Spen- d Bill Em- the ball on ed over urn }0 t to enter Rur 40ut the first q e air lanes liy 4 to tie the score sc a the half time gun. v OficK first score came, - m Fedele Oct. 16—Opon Oct. 23—Rumion A 30—R-d Bank C A M. Highland Petar’ p Wcioi jjV Jlh 15 seconds to go. fensc rolling again it- y ‘ Vji..,, of Ken Bruder was ter after Mamn l M V '® „ C 1 . O ’ ,2 in th Matawan Ime —■ . u C 5th 15 seconds to go. Vlay of Ken Bruder was lout in the Matawan line. John Poigitkowski threw locks on Hauser's fourth � • runs to save the day for fan. The Maroon and exhibited a weakness in vft side nf l!r« � a� � � fense rolling again it' ter after Marvin 1' team spirits by interet son pass on the Mata line and returning it' sidelines for 44 yards. .' went over the goal lin. up but the referee anht had stepped out of bourn 17. iu ssSf a?V- VEAGE R A. . tA'0 ' -« the H u.wi Xfr 1Lyfr Brighter things ar for Evans Co. I forward wa. . , o.. ay. Fric game s outc to hlb for S0IT Fedel room. He . unable U . . Matawan ihowever, and' half of t erwise in the forwarethe 20 yard line smothered him on wall, tho picture is quite rosf 8-yard pass lllne for a touchback, a • tithe First rou L. to RAllan Wolf. Alton Davis, Louis Armour. John Piontkowski. Danny Vanderbilt. Kenny Bruder; Peter Vena Marvin Hauser. Kenny Burlew, Paul Evans, Coach. Second row: Richard Boehm, Assistant Coach: Andrew Bol, Eugene Fariello, Joel Mickaylo. James Craig, Harold Dodson. Joe Fasso. Joe Sheeran, Peter Hallock.' Third r„ti : Dave Smith Robert Col- lins, Frank Drogan, Roger Olmstead. Thomas Magee, Melvin Vreeland, Artie Abbazia. Jack Kuhns Bobby Dietz Fourth row: Howard Clark. John Till, Managers; Charles Keck, Bill Strother, Frank Tourine, David Benton. Richard I.cwicki, Frank Banafato; William Yeager. Assistant Coach. MATA WAN HUSKIES WIN TITLE AGAIN 111 SKIES BEAT KEYI’OIKT IKE� IKAI� EIIS by Allan Wolf The Matawan Huskies won their second straight Shore Conference Title by beating the Red Raiders of Key port, 6 to 0, on a mud- coated field Thanksgiving morning. Matawan had an overall record of 4-2-1. The two losses and one tie came from teams that were not in Group B of the Shore Conference. In short-conference play, Mata- wan first defeated a highly re- spected Point Pleasant Club, 8 to 6. In the next game Matawan jour- neyed to Rumson. where the Bull Dogs put up a terrific fight in the first half, but lost out finally to the superior power of Matawan, 19 to 6. Matawan crushed a small, but game, Atlantic Highlands, 27 to 0. This is the game in which Steve Fedele broke his collarbone. In the final Shore Conference contest, Matawan beat Keyport, 6 to 0. In games outside Shore Confer- ence competition, Matawan did not fare too well, losing two and tying one. The Huskies' first loss of 14 to 0 came at the hands of Red Bank Catholic, a powerful school in the Catholic ranks. Mata- wan’s next setback, a 1 3 to 0 defeat by St. Peter's of New Brunswick, came when they were playing with- out the services of star fullback. Steve Fedele. The only tic the Huskies were involved in was in the first game of the season, when they came from behind to tic Nep- tune 19 to 19. Matawan players who gained rankings on the all-shore, all- county, and all-state teams were as follows: Ken Bruder, Dan Vander- bilt, Allan Wolf, Steve Fedele. SCHEDULE 19-19 Oct. 2—Neptune .. Away 8-6 Oct. 9—Point Pleasant Home 19-6 Oct 23—Rumson . . . . Away 0-14 Oct 30—ReJ Bank Catholic. Away 27-0 Nov. 6—Atlantic Highlands. Away 0-13 Nov. 1 3—St Peter s New Brunswick. Home 6-0 Nov. 25—Keyport ......... Home Firs row, .. to R.: Allan Wolf. Henry Moreno. Ronnie Carlson. Bert Collins. Tom Magee. Second row: Paul J. Evans. Coach: Steve Alikas, Bill Utter, James Dillon. Jack Kuhns, Joe Fasso, Dan Vanderbilt, and David Tuttle and Bob Nicol, Managers. Mll$ Basketball Team —Tournament (iiampions by loon Blondek Guided by Coach Jud Evans, the M. H. S. Varsity Basketball Team set an outstanding record dur- ing its regular season this year. The Huskies used their skill to tho utmost to defy the strong opposi- tion of their opponents. Mata wan lost its first encounter to Red Bank Catholic, but, then, regained confidence by defeating Toms River, Jamesburg, and South Amboy. At the next two games the Huskies suffered defeat by small margins, but settled down into a fantastic winning streak by taking the next eight games. This gave Matawan an 11-5 record. At the end of their regular sea- son, Matawan, Keyport, and Point Pleasant were tied for first place. Special playoffs were held in which Point Pleasant defeated Keyport for first place after the latter defeated Matawan. As a result of their outstanding plays throughout the season, the fighting Huskies earned the right to compete in the Annual Shore Conference Invitational Tourna- ment. In the first game played at Asbury Park High School, a spirited M. H. S. team overcame the Keyport Red Raiders, who had a seventeen-point edge during the first three quarters of the game, by a score of 68-61. This game was only the first step in the Huskies’ achievement as the Tournament Champions. The next contest was played at Asbury Park High School against the taller Point Pleasant team. In this contest the Huskies dubbed the Great Gulls by a convincing score of 70-56 to establish them- selves as undisputed Tournament Champions. Thus, Matawan be- came eligible for the big-time state competition. First row. L. to R.: Davjjd Smith. Robert Gold. Robert Dcitz, Tommy Morris, John Coon, Raymond Colot. Second row: Mr. Yeager, Coach; Joc Zahn, Louis Armour, Robert Funchess. George Edmonds, Kenneth Williams, and Stanley Parrish and Alan Arnold, Managers. First run . L. io R.: Harold Dodson. Larry Salmon. Dave Benton. Gcoige Hicks. Jack Kuhns. Ron Carlson. Ken Burlcw, Marvin Hauser. Joe Shccran. Henry Moreno. Second row: George Edmonds. Ken Wjlhams. Merrill Evans. Don Kudrick. Frank Bar.afato, Louis Armour. Dave Smith. Clarence Edmonds. Third rou Eddie Jones. Seymour Smith, led Shafto, Tom Magee. Bill Strother. Paul Mandeville. Joe Butts. Freddie Hascman. T'ourih - : James Kudriek. Willie Daniels. Charles Polosky, Adcisor—Mr. Caracciolo. Undefeated Track Team Sets Outstanding llecord by Artie Abbazia Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Caracciolo, Matawan High School is expected to run away with top honors in 1955. The one, two, three combina- tion of Jack Kuhns, Ronnie Carlson, and Larry Salmon is expected to rate highly over all other competition in hurdles. If Marvin Hauser lives up to his past performance, he will lead all competition in distance running. Tom Magee and Stan Parrish will take excellent care of the broad jumping. Many more unmentioned players, we are sure, will contribute to the success of the '55 team. Last year, Matawan won the mile relay at the University of Pennsylvania, and also won first place in the Group B Division at the Shore Conference Meet. The many trophies won by the Matawan Track Team add glamour to the trophy case of Matawan High School. SCIIEDLLE April 13 Freehold Regional ............... Away April 20 Point Pleasant .................. Away April 23 Bridgeton Relays ................ Away April 27 Manascjuan ..................... Away April 30 Penn Relays ..................... Away May 4 Rumson .......................... Away May 7 Ocean-Mommouth Co. Tra«k Meet Away May 11 Middletown Township.............. Away May 14 Long Branch Relays............... Away May 18 Neptune .................•......... Away May 21 Shore Conference Championships . Away June 1 Toms River and Kcyport........... Away June 4 New Jersey State Meet ........... Away BLOCK M Joe Shccran, Ken Brudcr, Allan Wolf, John Piontkowski, Eugene Fariello, Dave Benton. Harold Dodson. Vim vu . L. to K.: Bill Votia, Jot- l is$o, Steve Fcdelc, Harold Dcitz, Bert Collins, Dan Vanderbilt, Gene Fariello, Steve Alikas. Second row. Alan Fricdland. Marvin Hauser, Bobby Dcitz, Dave Tuttle. Bob Gold, George Kllison, Jack Scully. Artie Abbazia. Larry Tomasello, Alan Wolf, Louie Armour. Advisor—Mr. Yeager. . lufavtaii lluskv , iih Has Successful Season by Pete Vena Last year's baseball team went undefeated in all games; this record will be a tough one to beat. Losing Frost, Vinci, DeNardo, and Lanzaro is a deafening factor in the ‘55 team. Hal Dcitz. Matawan's star hurler for the past three seasons, is returning to what is expected to be his best year. Such players as Bert Collins, Steve Alikas, Allan Wolf, Bill Votta, Joe Fasso, and Jim Dillon—all members of last year’s victory team — should again prove themselves valuable to Matawan. Besides these veterans. Coach Jud Evans is looking forward to utilizing new blood to bolster his hitting power and insure Matawan of another victorious season. SCHEDULE April 15 Rumson .......................... Home April 22 Atlantic Highlands .............. Away April 26 Point Pleasant .................. Away April 29 South Amboy ..................... Home May 3 Kcyport ......................... Away May 6 Rumson........................... Away May 10 Atlantic Highlands .............. Home May 13 Point Pleasant .................. Home May 17 South Amboy ..................... Away May 20 Kcyport ......................... Home BLOCK IfI Steve Fedele, Danny Vanderbilt. Harold Dcitz. George Hicks, Joe Fasso, Tom Magee. Henry Moreno. CHEERLEADERS LEAD TEAMS TO VICTORY Varsity Cheerleaders L. to R.: Elizabeth Vrcdand, Ann DiSanto. Debby I.azow, Jane Bowie, Edith Olmstcad, Lynn Hall, lane Muro. Eddie Mac Bethunc, Nancy Erdmann, Co-Captain; Barbara Tullis, Captain. By E. Af. lie butte The M. H. S. Cheerleaders are divided into two squads: varsity and jayvees. The varsity cheer at football and basketball games while the jayvees cheer only during basketball season. The girls go on a trip to New York, hold two banquets, and receive letters and megaphones when they graduate. Miss Laura Gordon, advisor to the squad, guides the girls in all these activities. It is an honor at Matawan High School to be a cheerleader; therefore, the girls must possess out- standing qualities of leadership, character, and personality. Jayvees Cheerleaders R. to L. Susan Chapman. Gloria Preston, Phyllis Brown, Eleanor Wa’rmke. Co-Captain; Joan Griswold. Pat Sarbachucllo, Marilynnc Stahlbautn, and Mary Lou Siano, Captain. STUDENT COUNCIL SETS PACE FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES it c present a fives of all Classes I� 1 an S c Ii o o I Activities D e m o c r a t i c a 11 y by Rita Jones The Student Council represents the Student Body. The members are chosen each year by their indi- vidual classes. One of the Student Council's annual projects is to make up the Dance Schedule for the school year. In doing this, careful consideration is given to other activities, such as, football, basketball, and track. Suggestions and rules as to how these dances should be run are also made by the Council. Other protects of the Council include conducting class elections and sponsoring a Christmas Card Box each year for the whole school. The Council also has the right to decide what items should be sold by each club in the school. On November 19, 1954, the Council sent six delegates to the Annual Conference of the New Jersey Association of High School Councils at Rutgers University. This year the Student Council feels it has succeeded in creating a greater school spirit in Matawan High. INNER CIRCLO, L. to R.: Nancy Erdmann. Treasurer; Dot Kudrick. Secretary; Larry Salmon, President; F. Howard Lloyd, Advisor; Mary Lou Siano, Vice- President; Robert Collins. Edith Olmstcad, Jo an Blondck. OUTER CIRCLE: Rita Jones. Peggy Read. Carmillo Sardella Dave Benton. Mr. John Shea, _ Advisor; Mr. John Caracciolo, Advisor; Connie Sickles. Nadine Walker, Dcbby Lazow, Arlene Jackson. Judy Trout. Robert Gold, Robert Nicol, Frieda Short ridge, Marilyn DiSanto. THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY NATIONAL IIO.XOIK .SOCIETY by Rita Jones In the Sprint� and Fall of each year, several out standing students of the Junior and Senior classes are chosen for the Matawan Chapter of the National Honor Society. They are selected on the bases of Scholarship. Character. Leadership, and Service. So far tins year the Honor Society has sponsored a successful dance for raising scholarship money, made posters for College Night, inaugurated a cam paign to keep the newly painted school walls clean, and rendered service to the Junior Red Cross, to which Honor Society members belong. FIRS! ROW: Betty Herrity, Secre toy-Treastoci. Joan Blondek, President: Marv Lou Siano, Viic-Pn odent. SECOND ROW Mary Lou Biahota Richard Johnson, Paul Hedden. Frances Rounds. junior red c ross COUNCIL The newly formed Junior Red Cross Council undertakes such pro- jects as making cookies and having toy drives for needy families. FIRST ROW. L. to R.: Thomas Starnes. Dot Hoevcr. Connie Sickles, Richard Johnson. Mary Lou Biahota. SECOND ROW: William Albright, Florence Ochs. Adtisors; Henry Moreno, Harriet Faron. Sandy Trout, Joan Blondck, Ruth Mc- Donald, Frances Rounds, Mary Lou Siano. Betty Herrity, Paul Hedden. FLOKLVrf; VIUITIVLII.LS ov TOMonnow by Dot 11 oct er The Future Nurses ( lub. organ ized by Janet Schaufcle. school nurse, tries to familiarize its members with the different fields of nursing. The members arc: FIRST ROW. L to R.: Jean Wilchok. Pat Angello. Kathy Krimrocl. Mary Coughlin SECOND ROW: Elaine Sampson. Mane Russell Barbara Rcmcta. Lmdj Rittcnhousc Carol Roser. Susan Miller. Ruth McDonald. Almcta Postcll. Myra Ann Dice. Judy Magee. Ellen Stanton. C arol Moore. Ruth 7-irkevich. Donna Raffa THIRD ROW Alta Anderson. Ann McDowell Ann Ludcrs, Frances Laseoc. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY The marching band is something everyone likes to see at the football games. This year the seventy- piece band, under the direction of Joseph R. Sugar, put on some very snappy shows. The group also performed at the annual spring concert; and the Brass Choir, an outgrowth of the band, went caroling at Christmas time. The majorettes have always set a fine example for Matawan High. They have added to football-time excitement by doing their many new and different routines of twirling and strutting. They have also taken part in the parades Matawan has had. .YIATAWAA IIHill SCHOOL Tailk of flie Year George Major MAJORETTES: Shirley Brown. Muriel Baker, Joan Slee, Mary Lou Cartan. Bernice Szymanski, Barbara Bos. Janice Hahn. Capkiin: Patti Hattrich, Co-Captain; Joan Maresca, Betty Herrity, Zelma Gutridge, Joan Vena. Winnie Waltz. � m 1 Mu it . Maestro, I lease GLEE CLUB—A group of 60 voices, under the di- rection of Gottlieb Schwall, is known as the Mixed Chorus. They put on mu- sical programs at Christ- inas time and in the spring. Gottlieb Schwall First row. L. to ?.: Gottlieb Schwall. Advisor; Ellen Stanton. Marjorie Smith. Antoinette Messina, Audrey Fleming. Annie Rice. Connie Russell, Jean Yrahim. Palma Bilotti. Myra Ann Dice. Peggy Collins. Patricia Flynn. Beverly Thompson. Marthena W.� tS i . Pat Morey. Second rou : Louis Armour, Richard Wenner. Frances Taber. Frances I.« soe. Carol Seaman, Carol Schnuck. Barbara Perry. Eleanor Scott, Betty Lou Hodge Gwen Edmonds, Janice Royster, Judy Plosky. Sarah Jane Conover. Janice Calander. Valjcan West ley, Janet Thompson. Joan Steele. Cathy McDowell Nina Joisne. Tom M« rns Third row: Bill Martin, Pat Pizzi, Susan Miller. Ruth Crawford. Kathy Krimmel. Susan McDonald, Ann Chamberlain. Peggy Chamberlain. Lynn West, I ddii Mac Bcihun . Beverly Haspel. Joyce Widman Nancy Boylan. Margaret Carey. Elizabeth Rue, Gail Jones. Ruth Rice. Beateal Hughes, Raymond Colot l ourtb rou Barbara I .imonds, Eula Mae Hill, Delia Lee. Margaret Johnson. Marilyn Hull. Lillian Wathmgton. ORCHESTRA The orchestra is an organ ization of thirty-five hoys and girls under th. direction of Joseph R. Sugar. They play for assemblies, the spring concert, graduation, and Baccalaureate. First row, L. to R.: Pat McCann. Ann Marie Vos, Rosemarie Hunter. Frieda Shortridge. Second row: Dolores llaithcock. Ronald Ramsey, Robert Mitchell Marietta Harrison Third row: Richard Presser, Joe Zahn. Renee Doak, Serena Andcr son. Fourth row: Charles Brown. Ted Shafto. Tony Briscese. Bob Zielinski. Fifth row: Fred Hascman. Jimmy Brenner. Todd Fung, Ray Co lot. Sixth row: Carl Wagner. Bob Him- melwright. Bob Parks, Joe Butts DANCK BAND—The dance band is better known as the Sharp 11. It consists of eleven boys under the direction of Fred Haseman, student conductor. They furnish the music for most of M.H.S. dances. Their advisor is Joseph R. Sugar. DANCE BAND First row: Harold Dodson. Douglas Dietrich, James Ben- ner. Fred Haseman, Tony Briscese. Bob Parks, Joe Sovnthy. Second row: Charles Brown, Ted Shafto, Todd Fung, Tom Magee, Richard Presser. 48 1« •’••' j'.« Riihu.d I riliiMim, Bvrn.ud Mcixncr, Steve Fcdfle, Joan Griswold, Justin O’Neill. Sttond row Peggy Collins. Jxnet Morgan. Mary Beth Matthew, Pat ( upsie. Nadine Walker. Norma DcPdicc. Frances Rounds. Mrs. Lois Davidson, Ad tit or; Eddie Mae Bcthunc. Third row Muriel Routh. loan Bcthunc, Irene Mackey, Arlene Oppizzi, Myra Ann Dae, Barbara Perry, Maine Sampson. Carol Roser. Gale Meinzer, Pat McCormack. Joyce Rounds, Antoinette Siano, b.ubar.i Hickey, Carol Hyer. Joan Vena. Zclma Gutridge. Joan Gray. Joan LeMaire, Gail Meny. Nancy Bowie. Jean Wilchek. Commercial Flub Formed by Ann DiSnnto Library Chii� • by Jean Gaub The main feature of the Library Club this year was • ' assembly given for Book Week. The chief goal of this club is to keep the school library in an orderly manner for the use of all students. The newly formed Commercial Club is a very active group. The main objectives of the club are to observe commercial activities in other schools, to hear business speakers, and to make reports on all phases of busines behavior. A scrap book of all the club's activ- ities is kept, a banquet is held at the end of the year, and awards are given to two members outstand- ing in service to the club. hirst row: Pat Ahern, Joan Griswold. Second rou-: Ann Sorbera. Pat Cupsie. Rose Ann Parish Third row: Carol Schnuck, Nancy Parrv. Harriet Paron. Pat Sarabucncllo. Pourth rou : Carol Morrell, Beverly Haspel, President; Miss Laura Gordon. Advisor; Joyce Wiuman. Vrcc-Prcndent; Mary Lou Rodrigues, Treasurer; Barbara Knapp. Secretary. Circle: Elaine Rosenbohm, Jane Bowie, Jane Bennett, Sandy Trout, Gail Duncan. Dot Kudrick. THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY Frcslmiim ERESHMAN DEBATE. -- Fits! rou. L to R. George Woolf. Cecelia Kizinkiewicz. Barbara Remeta, Linda Rittenhousc, Jane Anderson, President. Martin Witkowski, Colleen Farrell, and William Peakman. Second rou : Jackie Miller, Howard Clark. Shirley Provoznik, Ronald Worsley, Secnt.tr): Douglas Barr, and Norma Monte muro, Advisor. JOURNALISM CLUB Outer circle. L. to R.: Judy ‘Plosky, Camille DcMattco. Pat Ahern, Joyce Widman. Kathy Flynn. Susan Chapman. Susan Domity, Walter Jones, Thomas Starnes. William J. Albright. Jr., Adi isor. Inner circle. Jane Muro. Jane Bennett, Beverly Haspel, Lynn Hall, Editor: and Peggy Read, Assistant Editor. DRAMATICS (JUNIOR) —Inner circle. .. to R.. Myra Ann Dice. Vilma Sabo. Edward Gaskins, Martin Witkowski Outer circle: Elizabeth M. Gittins, Advisor: Susan Domity, Susan Chapman, Gladys Hyrne. Barbara Perry, Sally Prichard, Linda Rittenhousc, Virginia Bruce, Ann McDowell, and Ruth Zarkevich. by Doreen Worsley The Freshman Debate Club, un- der the guidance of Miss Norma Montemuro, is concerned with de- bate procedure. It also develops case in speaking, voice control, and logical discussion. The club has held several trial debates in front of the members and a formal debate for the entire student body. They also went to Rutgers to witness a college debate. jOl’RXALISM by Peg Read The Journalism Club, under the direction of William J Albright, Jr., presents the theory of journal- ism and the problem of layout to its members. The group has published six copies of the school newspaper. Variety, during the year. Their articles arc printed in the Asbury Park Press and the Matawan Journal. nrnmalie ( lull by Doreen Worsley Junior Dramatics is made up of students from the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades. They put on plays and skits for assemblies and learn how to project their voices. Candy was sold to make money for their trips. They went to sec several plays, which made it an interesting year. Language Clubs THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY The three language clubs are composed of students in Latin, French, and German classes. 201 h I FXTIJHY HOMANS First row, L. to R.: Mary Ann Russell, Jane Conover, Dolores Haithcock, An- toinette Siano, Ann McDowell, Mary Lou Siano. Second row: Arlene Jack- son. Arlene Oppizzi, Irene Mackey, Renee Doak. Third row: James Cos- grove. Barbara Rcmeta, Judy Magee, Marie Russell. Joan Lemaire. Gail Mcny, Pat Angello. Fourth row: Marilyn Di- Santo. Douglas Dietrich, Harold Dod- son. Bob Nicol. Martin Witkowski, Ruth Crawford. Kathy Krimmel. Fifth row: Stanley Bilicki, James Benner, Bill Hansen. Bob Costello, John Coons, Billy Martin. Bob Bennett, George Woolf, Ellen Stanton. Carol Moore. Mabel Beal, Alta Anderson, Susan Mc- Donald, Frances Loscoc, Joan Steele , Linda Rittenhouse. I.« s Amis Frnru’ai.s Sitting: Cecelia Kizinkicwicz, Shirley Provazmk. Elaine Sampson. Serena Anderson, Marilyn Krakaucr, Ruth Mc- Donald, Frieda Shortridgc. Stand- ing: Patrick Brzez- niak, Richie Win- ner. Anna Scherer, Edward Jones. Tom Malloy. Dieter John- son, Otis Wathing- ton, Ray Colot, Ronald Worslcy. Pat Pizzi, Lynn West, Susan Miller, Eve- lyn Kirkpatrick. Janice Callander, Betty Ann Kahrs, Percy Sundstrom. IIIF UMLAUTS Ftrit row: Gladys Hyrne. Barbara Jan- wich, Linda Johnson, Joan Blondek. Doreen Worsley. Second rou : Bernie Meixncr. Robert Lewicki. Harold Dod- son, Richard Johnson, Sally Prichard. Jean Gaub, Mary Lou Blahota. Third row: Dave Tuttle. James Kudrick. Walter Schirber. Ronnie Johnson, Stanley Gilbertson. Fourth row: Clif- ford Jobes. Kurt Borowsky, Andrew Bol, Tom Sweeney. Joe Fasso. Danny Vanderbilt. Steve Alikas. Bill Utter, Merrill Evans, Bob Wilson, James A race. ARTS AND CRAFTS THF PII.I.AR. MATAWAN. NEW JERSF.V Polishing It Up in Shop Blue Printing Concocting Chemicals in Lab Sewing Seams Upper left: Howard lirvin. Middle lift: George McBride. Henry Moreno. Mor- ris Inguaggiato. Lon er It ft: Peggy Chamberlain. Rita Jones. Frances Rounds, Alta Anderson. Upper eig.hr. Richard Johnson. Lou it right: Connie Russell. Boiling It Over in the Kitchen 52 the PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY POLITICS icttlltj ilf iirW Stittlvttis Itvprusvttt Ifn t it tv it tt nifjh St ha it I Mary I.on Ithiliol.i ami I., Every year in June the American Legion sends representatives from the junior classes of various high schools all over the state to Rutgers IVf| It rati al 4'iHzvnship Inslitiilv by Jean Gaub Peggy Read, representative of Matawan High School, attended Citizenship Institute, sponsored by the Federated Woman’s Club of Matawan, on the New Jersey Col- lege campus last June. Margaret Ann Read The purpose of this institute is to develop better citizens. The main feature of the pro- gram was a group of speeches given concerning the functions of various departments and agencies of the state government. Peggy said the things that she enjoyed most while attending the conference were a foreign relations panel, featuring The First Genera- tion Americans, and a speech by an Episcopal Minister, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The social activities that Peggy liked most were talent night and the opportunity of meeting all the representatives from other schools in the state. Peggy stated that she wished that all the girls in Matawan High School could have had an equal opportunity to attend. y Salmon Dologatfo. a( 1 by Doreen Worsley and the New Jersey College for Women to learn about our govern- ment. These representatives are a girl and boy chosen on the bases of scholastic ability, service to school, leadership, and extracurricular ac- tivities. Last June. Matawan was repre- sented by Mary Louise Blahota, who went to N.J.C. for five days, and Lawrence Salmon, who went to Rutgers for a week. While there, they attended lec- tures on the organization and mechanics of various governments. Two political parties were formed, anti everyone took part in the cam- paigns for city, county, and state officials. After the elections, the inaugu- ration ceremonies were held in the chapels; and, although the boys wore only street clothes, the girls were all decked out in formal attire. Every afternoon 3nd evening there were recreation periods and social hours, at which time the girls and boys could swim, play tennis, work on campaigns, or just sit around and talk. The girls also had a talent night for which they put on skits and variety acts. Larry Salmon and iris 2inil Hoys’ State their time at Girls’ and Boys' State had a slow start, but gradually picked up speed and finally ended with a bang!”, making it an enjoy- able week for both. Bringing back to Matawan the political know-how they had learned at Girls’ and Boys' State, Mary Lou and Larry conducted school elections last November for Freeholders' Day. The students—only juniors were eligible—campaigned for the pri- maries, and those chosen made short speeches; then they campaigned vigorously for the final elections. Those elected to the various of- fices went to Freehold on Decem- ber 13 where they learned about their own offices and duties. They found out that the Free- holders’ main job is making allot- ments for the county road; that the surrogate probates wills and appoints guardians for children and incompetent people; that the coun- ty clerk is the county's secretary; md that the sheriff has the job of enforcing the laws. Those who attended Freeholders’ Day from the class of '55 are: Liz Vrceland, Lvnn Hall, Joan Blon- dek. Freeholders; Mar)’ Lou Siano, Surrogate; and Dot Kudrick, Coun- Lou Blahota THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY STATISTICAL SURVEY Census Taken of Cnderelassmen! JUNIOR ADVISORS Sitiing: Lois Davidson. Naomi Dennison. Standing-. Roy H. Burgess. Ralph F. Mauro, F. Lloyd. Jr. CLASS OF 5« The Juniors have already been work- ing hard, under the direction of their class officers and faculty advisors, rais- ing money for their Senior year. They sold Christmas cards, memento pads, and decals. They also sponsored two dances during the year; one of which was the Junior Prom. Of the sixty-three hoys and sixty-two girls in the Junior class, forty-four are college preparatory students; and twenty- seven. in the General Course. We of this year's Senior Class wish the future Seniors of Maiawan High a most happy and successful year. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vim row: Ronnie Carlson. President; Con- nie Sulclcs, Viee-Preiidenl. Second row: Kathy Flynn. Secretary; Susan C hapman. Treaturer. CLASS OF 7 The Sophomore Class is composed of 121 students. All of these students are enrolled in one of three courses offered by the school: -18 students have selected the Commercial Course; 24. the General Course; and 49 pupils, the College Course. The main activity of the class during the yea: has been the sale of candy and stationery. The Sophomore Dance, an annual event, was held in May and was very successful. SOPHOMORE ADVISORS Silting John Hiycr. Shirley J. Rees. Stand i K’ Walter R. Fleet. Albert A. Levine. Simng: Robert Nicol, Vite-Presideni: James Kudritk. Pie idem. Standing: Barbara Perry. Secretary. Ne preieni: Muriel Routh, Treaturer. FRESHMAN ADVISORS Sealed Hildegardc Finn. Norma Momentum. Standing: Paul J. Evan,. William Yeager. CLASS OF T� H The Freshman Class is composed of 133 students. They have selected tin- following courses, forty-four. College Prep; fifty three. Commercial; and thirty-six. General. The last dance of the year, spon- sored by the Freshmen, was a very successful event. I RISHMAN OFFIC I RS - Sealed Donna Ratfa, Treamrei; Joan Steele. Seereiary. Standing: Frank Banal.no. Pie idem; David Smith. V ue-Prrttdem. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MASS OF 5« COLLEGE PREP • � -.« � ««-. L. to R.: Debbv l..i d« , Serena Anderson. M.irilyn Krakeur, Rulb McDonald. Kathy Flynn. Ailent- Jackson, (iloria Preston. Gladys Hyrne, Susan Chapman. Zclma Gut- ridge. Second tow: James A race, Ron- nie Johnson, Joe Sovathy. Joe Rizzo. Clifford Jobes, Richard Presser, Todd Fung. Sally Prichard, Susan Dominy, Marilyn Hall. Third rote: Richard Erd- mann, Joe .aim. Walter Schirbcr, Ed- ward Gaskins. George Hicks. Danny Vanderbilt. Bill Utter. Joe Fasso. Jack Kuns, Bob Wilson, Ronnie Collins, Andrew Bol. COMMERCIAL — First rote: Ann Sor- bera, Joan Slec. Winnie Waltz, Patricia Costello, Charlotte Walters. Lucille- Young. Nancy Parry, Carol Morrell. Marjorie Smith, Ruth Ann Pizzi. Sec- ond rou : Phyllis Brown, Gwendolyn Edmond. Patricia Cupsie. Alta Boyce. Joan Ayers. Lenora Navin. Connie Sickles. Mary Lou Cartan. Nancy Orr, Shirley Jones. Pat Ahern. Third tou: Elizabeth Rice. Lillian Wathington. Dorothy Conover. Alice Egar, Beateal Hughes. Joan Griswold. Pat Sarabuch- ello. Barbara Knapp. Mary Lou Rod- rigues. Judy Plosky. Fourth rote: Har- riet Faron. Gail Nelson. Rose Ann Parisi, Elaine Rosenbohm. Virginia Ger- mann. Barbara Bos, Jane Bowie. Vir- ginia 'Fune, Chloe Ann Tourinc, Nadine Walker. GENERAL- F ki rou: Ernest White. Alan Arnold, Edgar Koons, Steve Fedele, Frank Jiosne. Frank Mitchell. Charles Haddock, Larry Tomesallo. Jessie John- son. Second rote: Rohert Funchess. Tom Morris. Carl LucJers, Buddy Anderson, Charles Keck. Jack Scully. Bernard Meixncr, Charles Brown. Eugene Fari- ello, Stanley Parrish. Third rote: Tom- my Magee, Danny Clifton. Lee Seely. Joe Booket, Tom Sweeney, James Camp- bell. Joe Kelly, Bob Phelan, Bob Park THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY H ASS OF 7,7 COLLEGE PREP I' rit row. L. to R P.u Angelo. Par Flynn. Ann Lucdcrs. Linda Johnson. Antoinette Siano, Gail Menv. Joan I cmaire, Mary Ann Dice. Joyce Navin, Barbara Janwich. Second T� tt : Richard Wenner. Fred Maucr. Merrill I vans. George White. Jimmy Benner. Kathy Krimmcl. lean Wilchck. Dolores Haithcock. Ruth Crawford. Pat Pizzi Thud tow. Bob Nicol. Harold Dodson. Ted Shafto. Bob Gold. James Kudrick. Bob Costello, Richard Fariello. Bob Zielinski. Douglas Dietrich. I k- Pctcrs. Carmen Parisi. Tonnh row Ken Williams. Louis Armour. Hal Meyers, Ray Colot, Billy Martin Steve Alikas. Kurt Borowsky. John Coons. Bob Ben nett. Stanley Gilbertson COMMERCIAL Ft it mu Beverly Thomson. Frances Taber. Barbara Perry. Peggy Collins. Jean Trahim, Vilma Sabo. Antoinette Messina. Dolores Falco, Julie Crone. Stroud row: Phyllis Crj- mer. Ann Molnjr. Kathy McDowell, Carolyn Smith. Marie Ehlers. Dolores Fuentes Betty Lou Hodge. Joan Gray. Janet Morgan. Mary Coughlin Ruth Mulcrom TbnJ ton Bernice Szyman- ski. Nan«y Bowie. Judy Trout Linda Tilton. Susan Miller. Muriel Baker. Joan Vena, Muriel Routh. Nina Jiosne, Joan Maicsca GENERAL ■' -u : Jack James. George Kahrs Joe Bucowczech, James Vena. Ken Woolley. Richard Lewicki. Ralph Yeomen. Second i -n George Ellison. Frank Johnson. Jim Burlew. John Wagner. Matthew Kelly. James Craig. Ruth Rice. William Green Thud row. Joe Lester. Bob Howardson, Dave Tuttle, Bob Deitz. Tom Welstead, Melvyn Vrecland. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY HASS Ol ’511 COLLEGE PREP — First row, .. to R.: George W lf. Ellen Stanton. M.mhcna Watson. Carol Moore. Doug Krough, Donald Kudrick. Arlene Oppizzi, Bertha Merricks. Percy Sundstrom. Jim Cos- grove, Henry Elliott. Second row: Ron- ald Worsley, Frank Banafato, Joan Steele. Marilyn DiSanto, Frances Los coe. Marianne Russell. Mabel Beal, Carol Regan. Irene Mackey, Judy Magee. Stanley Biliki. Thud tow: Delia Lee. Jane Conover. Marie Russell. Gail Jones. Susan McDonald. Barbara Rem- eta. Frieda Short ridge. Ann McDowell, Renee Doak. Linda RiHenhouse, Joel Mickaylo. Dieter Johnson. Fourth row: Bill McKinney. Frank Caramazza. Gene Edmonds. Martin Witkosky. Joe Coward, Howaid Clark. John Germann. Bill Regan. EarJ Gregory. Bobby Thom. COMMERCIAL — First rou: Cecelia Kizinkicwicz. Marjorie Costello. Nancy Boylan. Phyllis Mongano, Ruth Ann .arktvich. Donna RafTa, Gail Meinzer. Mary Beth Mathews. Victoria Bucco. Arlene Molnar Second row: Ann Me- Knight. Anna Shcrer, Sharon Van Brackle. Carolyn Haseman, Dot Wil- kins. Virginia Bruce. Pat McCormack. Antoinette Rosato, Elsie Bennett, George Duncan, Pat Brezozniak. Third row: Pat Lucas, Audrey Fleming, Janice Cal lander. Peggy Willard, Palma Bilotti, Betty Stachow. Eleanor Garguilo. Elaine Sampson. Carol Roser. Janet Thomp- son. Fourth row: Colleen Farrell, Joyce” Rounds. Kay Hockenbary. Janis Kramer. Gayle I lauser. Betty Ann Kahrs. Shir- ley Provaznik, Harrictte Insley. Sonja Heiser. Joyce Gatson. Fifth rou: Otis Wathington. John Lee. Ray Ullrich. Joe Jiosne. Evelyn Kiikpatrick. Lynn We-st, Pat Morey. John Marz. Bill Janwich, Bill Peakman, Martin Gallucci. GENERAL First rou : Charles Short. Melvin Layton. Tom Jackson. Janet Sohl. Grace Boscoe. Gail Gethard. Mar- garet Carey. Le Bron Bell. Douglas Barr, Bob Poduska. Second rou : Bob San Giorgio. Roger Mittor, Jack Miller. Johnny Anderson, Fred Parrish, Roland Milter. Bobby Craft. Edward Jones. Walter Faron. Third row: Richard Crawford. Chris Gallo. Joe Mitchell. David Smith. Bob Peterson, Kenneth Miller. Charles Plosky. Tom Savage, Lorton Knight. Fourth row: Tony Auri- emma. George Edmond, Richard Jack- son. Bill McKinney, Tom Malloy, Arthur Learning, John Garguilo, Ken- neth Hickey. ADS THE PII.I.AR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Acme Market A Friend Aim’s Bakery Mrs. Tillie Anthony Mrs. Ruth Arace Mrs. Violet Armour M iss Jo Ann Ashman Auction City Food Center Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Bailey James Barbcrio Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bastcdo Mr. Joseph A. Bausbach Mrs. Emma Bedle and Family Martha and Dave Bedle Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bennett, Jr. Mrs. Lillian Bennett E. Nelson Bey Mrs. William Blake Borst Dairy Products Borough Barber Shop Ernest Borowsky Mr. and Mrs. E. Borowsky Frank Borowsky Mrs. Virginia Borowsky Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Briscese Mrs. Georgeanna Brooks Mrs. Emma Brown Mary Brown Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bruder Ken Bruder Joe Bukowczyk Burlcw's Store Mrs. H. Butler Mr. Stacy Carhart R. L. Cartan Co. Ernest Casazza Celestine’s House of Beauty Mr. and Mrs. John L. Chamberlain and Family Mrs. Clara Clayton Mr. Robert Clayton Colot's Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colot Mr. (diaries Conk Jerry and Judy Conk Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Conk Mr. Harold Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Currie Mr. Frank Dabroski Edith and John Den Bleyker Miss Ann DiSanto Mr. and Mrs. Bernard DiSanto Miss Josephine DiSanto Mr. and Mrs. S. J. DiSanto Mr. and Mrs. Theodore DiSanto Agnes Duna Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dunham Mr. and Mrs. A. Ebert Mr. and Mrs. Adam Edmond Clarence Edmond Gwendolyn Edmond Mrs. Ora Edmond Eleanor and Richie Mr. and Mrs. George C. Ellis Mrs. Ellison Mrs. W. Ethengain Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fariello Mrs. Frank Fierro Mr. and Mrs. John Fina Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Fitzpatrick Mr. Clyde Flagg Mr. John Flood Mrs. Harold Fogg M rs. Rose Fountain George Franz Mr. and Mrs. Fredda Helen E. Frey Gallucei's Pastry Shop Mr. John Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Walter Guab Miss Marie Gaug Mr. C. D. Gentile Stephen F. Germann Elsie Gilbertson Stephen D. Glaus Mrs. Edna Green Mr. Floyd Green Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Hall Marilyn Hall Mrs. Ozzic Hannon Naoa Hammond Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hapel Harriette and Vaughn Mrs. Joseph Harris Mr. Frank Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haseman Patti Hattrich Hazel and Hector's White Circle Inn Mr. Howard Henderson Shirley Hertle Mrs. Carrie Heycr Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hickey Hi-Way Garage Mr. and Mrs. Hockenbary Holden Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hodge Janet and William Holly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Holly Mr. Stanley Holmes Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes, 111 Miss Joan Hughes Mr. and Mrs. S. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutcheson Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hyer Mr. W illiam Hyer Mr. William Hyer, Sr. Mrs. John E. Hyman Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hyrnc Mrs. Florence Jackson James W. JefTcoat Joe Clark's Bar and Grill Rev. Charles E. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Jones Walter II. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. P. Johnson and Linda Johnson Esso Service Center Johnstons Esso Station Kappy’s Grocery Delicatessen Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaplin K. S. Stores Mr. and Mrs. James Kazimer Kcyport Lumber Supply Co. Mrs. Alexander Kiah Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlton Kinhafer Mrs. Emily Laing Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Lautewald Miss Peggy Lawrence Mrs. Ted la Lee M iss Ethel Leporopolos Mr. Al Lewis Liz's Beauty Shoppe John Lockwood Poultr Eggs Mrs. Marie Mackason Ross W . Maghan Agency Magnolia Inn George Marsh Mr. James Martin James Martin B. M. M assom Mr. and Mrs. L. McCann Mrs. W illiam McCord Mrs. Emma McKnight Mr. Arthur Meixner Mrs. Esther Miller Roland Miller Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Miller, Jr. Mr. an Mrs. Roger Milter Mr. and Mrs. A. Moreno Morganville Garage Mr. Thomas Mullaney Mr. Ralph Muro Mr. Albert Nelson Linda Newman Mrs. I.ouisc Nicorcc Leonard Nivison Mrs. Ralph Noschcsc Nu-Tone Paint Wall Paper Co. Mr. and Mrs. William Ochs Pat’s Quality Market Windy Peseux Mrs. Peterson Miss Pauline Pitman Mr. and Mrs. William Pitney and Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pizzi Mrs. Robert Poduska Holiday Postell Frank and Mary Raff Red Roof Tavern Mr. and Mrs. Frank Redd Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Read Mrs. Dewitt Rice Mrs. Mildred Rice Mrs. .Morris Rice M iss Ruth Rice Ronnie Ricker Jean Richie Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Robinson Mrs. Rogaski Mr. Ten Eyck Ronson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rosenbohm Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rounds Charles Rounds, Jr. Joyce and Doris Rounds Tony Rusignuolo Mrs. Anne Russell Saing Community Hall Sammy’s Amoco Station Sanford’s Drug Store Savory Market Thomas Savage Mrs. Grace Schnuck Gloria Schulmeister Schubcr’s Atlantic Service Troyelus Schank, Sr. Mrs. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Luigi Siano Mr. Harry Silber Mr. John Si low Simmons Gas Station Mrs. Rae Singeltary Mr. Joseph Sinscera Mr. and Mrs. Edward Slover Bob Smith Mr. and Ernest Smith Miss Ida Smith Mr. Roy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoney and Family Mr. Salbator Sorbera Dorothy Spurgat Mr. and Mrs. Starochy Inaus Staurt Mr. and Mrs. Glazier Steadman Mrs. Maria Suydan The Launderit The Millers Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Thom Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tice Tilco Abrasive Co. Humbert Tomasello Fred II. Trautwcin Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tullis Uncle Bab’s Cleaners Mr. P. D. Van Brackle Mr. Frank Van Dom Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Pelt Variety Shop Mrs. James Vena Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vena Florence Watts Mrs. Nora Ward Fred Weklc Valjean Westley Mrs. Charles White Miss Linda Williams Mrs. Mattie Williams Willow- Market Mrs. Cora Wilson George Wilson’s TV Repair Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Woods Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zambito Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zambito, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Zambor Eugene Zke Zmminmas CARL HARDY BUILDING CONTRACTOR R.F.D. 1 Box 19B MATAWAN. N. J. MAtawan 1-1028 RURAL BODY WORKS REFINISHING and REPAIRING CHEESEQUAKE. N. J. MAtawan 1-1682 MARZ'S MASON SUPPLIES Manufacturers of Cinder and Concrete Blocks and Mason Supplies P. O. Box 98 and 172 Morristown Road. Matawan, N. J. APPLEGATE'S MARKET Highway 34 CHEESEQUAKE. N. J. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MATAWAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Legislative Body Edward W. Currie, President George C. Barrett Louis N. Pazienza Phillip N. Gumbs Clifford F. Reeves Frank L. Johnson Walter P. Swanson George A. Loscoe, Jr. Administrative Executives Russell A. G. Stetler, Superintendent Herbert Gittens, Secretary Koert C. Wyckoff, Custodian 60 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY WITH BEST WISHES ATLANTIC TILE MANUFACTURING CO. MATTAWAN, N. J. MOSAIC For the Best in Style Use Real Clay Tile Subsidiary of THE MOSAIC TILE CO. OF ZANESVILLE, OHIO Manufacturers of The Most Complete Line of Floor and Wall Tile BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1955 COMPLIMENTS OF SPAFFORD W. SCHANCK 61 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Mat.l-2656-J Fred Rapoli.a JAMES VENA SON PLUMBING and HEATING RAPOLLA'S MARKET CHOICE MEATS and GROCERIES Oil Burners Installed 54 Lower Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. 2 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. E. Engebretson, Prop. MILLBROOK FARMS HOME GROWN PRODUCE Picked Fresh Daily ROUTE 34. MATAWAN. N. J. Mat. 1-2427-R COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF A FRIEND KUDRICK'S GROCERY MAtawan 1-4691 ALL-BROS. WOODWORKING CO. CUSTOM BILT KITCHEN CABINETS MILLWORK - FORMICA TOPS 13 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. Morizio Brothers ()2 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY MATAWAN - KEYPORT Bowling and MATAWAN BOOTERY Recreation Center 20 Bowling Lanes Shoes for All the Family LUNCHEONETTE - COCKTAIL BAR 137 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. MATAWAN. N. J. Tel. Mat. 1-3880 Mat. 1-0810-W-l O. E. FARRINGTON COMPLIMENTS OF HAY and GRAIN MR. MRS. JOHN W. HAUSER MATAWAN. N. J. THE MOTHERS' CLUB CENTER FOOD MARKET of MATAWAN COMPLIMENTS THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF of GEORGE LEPOROPULOS MATAWAN 63 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY MAtawan 1-1993 — 1-2535 WILLIAM M. STROTHER CONTRACTOR BUILDER 138 Lower Main Street MATAWAN, N. J. MA 1-1040 MA 1-1041 R. G. THIXTON, Inc. CHEVROLET AND OLDSMOBILE Sales — Service — Parts 110 MAIN STREET - - MATAWAN, N. J. CHARLIE'S MATAWAN INN TOMATO PIES W. I. Kuhns Farm Produce Route 34 89 Freneau Avenue MATAWAN. N. J. MATAWAN. N. J. MAtawan 1-1028 MATAWAN LUMBER CO. MADISON SAND BLASTING The Friendly Lumber Yard All Work Done On Shop Premises Sutphin Ave., opp. Freneau R. R. Station CARS - TRUCKS - TRAILERS - BUSES TANKS FORGINGS, ETC. MATAWAN. N. J. R.D. 1. MATAWAN. N. J. MA 1-2061 RT. 4. CHEESEQUAKE. N. I. ( •! THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF J. H. BECKER Inc. PEN'S ROOFING CO. 8 Sutphin Avonuc MATAWAN. N. J. MAtawan 1-1627-1 MAtawan 1-1080 KRAUS' ESSO STATION LUBRICATION - REPAIRING AUTO ACCESSORIES Route No. 34 MATAWAN, N. J. Leo Kraus, Prop. ARCHITECTURAL TILING COMPANY, Inc. KEYPORT. NEW JERSEY 65 Till- PILLAR, MATA WAN, NLW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS SPUD'S BAR 115 Fcltus Street SOUTH AMBOY. N. J. Tel. SA 1-1158 Jo-Joe's Cocktail Lounge PACKAGE GOODS At Fair Trade Prices Route No. 34 MATAWAN. N. J. Phone MAtawan 1-0045 COMPLIMENTS OF M M APPLIANCES Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. LEX'S CHARCOAL PIT Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Pork Roll DRIVE IN Highway 18 EAST BRUNSWICK MAtawan 1-0213 NEW JERSEY MATERIALS CO., Inc. Manufacturers of Vibrapac Cinder and Concrete Building Blocks Valley Drive and Broad Street MATAWAN, N. J. Member of National Concrete Masonry Association COMPLIMENTS OF HUTCHINSON, Inc. JOHNSON AVENUE MATAWAN, N. J. 66 THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY MAtawan 1-3981 ARNE KALMA FLOWERS SABO'S SERVICE STATION General Auto Repairs - All Makes ROUTE 34 TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES - ROAD SERVICE Route 34, Matawan, N. J. Eugene G. Sabo, Prop. Valley 6-0818 Miller Sons Baking Co., Inc. ROOST LUNCHEONETTE BREAD - ROLLS - CAKE COSTAS ICE CREAM 362 Sutton Street PERTH AMBOY, N. J. CLIFFWOOD BEACH, N. J. MAtawan 1-2402-M COMPLIMENTS OF WEHRLE'S DAIRY CHEEK'S GULF SERVICE HOLMDEL. N. J. CLIFFWOOD. N. J. MAtawan 1-0064 VAN BRUNT SON COMPLIMENTS ESTABLISHED 1887 OF MOTOR FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION V. HALLERAN C 7 THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Holmdel 9-7101 Holmdel Nursing Home Mrs. Consula Cuchural. R.N., Director State Highway No. 34 HOLMDEL. N. J. For the Aged, Convalescent and Chronically III Mat. 1-2341 Free Delivery Matawan Wine 6c Liquor Store WINES - LIQUORS - COLD BEER 120 MAIN STREET Richard E. Gillis, Prop. COMPLIMENTS OF LOTT THE MILKMAN DR. MRS. W. H. PENGEL Mat. 1-3152 Western Auto Associate Store LAZARE'S SHOES Complete Departments of NATURALIZER, ENNA JETTICK, DR. POSNERS NUNN-BUSH, LITTLE YANKEE, JUMPING JACKS TOOLS - AUTO ACCESSORIES TOYS - SPORTING GOODS X-RAY FITTING GARDEN SUPPLIES 124 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. Dick Kerschner 9 West Front Street KEYPORT. N. J. Keyport 7-1939 KAGAN - DIXON KEyport 7-3598 BAYSHCRE STATIONERS INDUSTRIES, Inc. Stationery WIRE DRAWING and ROLLING Office Supplies and Equipment Blair Road RAHWAY. N. J. 36 West Front Street KEYPORT. N. J. Frank Laughlin (� 8 THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY LAVOIE LABORATORIES, Inc. MORGANVILLE, N. J. Engineers and Manufacturers of ELECTRONIC RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT For Defense in War For Progress in Peace AL STORER TRUCKING (Our Business is Picking Up) Garbage and Trash Removal Private and Commercial Schedule and by Appointment Old Amboy Road Mat. 1-1723-R-I Masons' Sand and Gravel Road Gravel - Fill - Top Soil Ford Tractor Custom Work Robertsville, N. J. Al and Bill Storer JOHN W. APPLEGATE 69 THE PII.LAR, MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY Mat. 1-2691-M TEDDIE'S BARBER SHOP 54 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. North Jersey Quarry Co. BROWNTOWN OPERATION For Free Delivery Phone SOuth Amboy 1-1037 KUHN'S POULTRY FARM POULTRY OF QUALITY For All Purposes State Highway 9 SOUTH AMBOY. N. J. MAtawan 1-2588 Welding LAKESIDE SERVICE AMOCO GAS - OILS - LUBRICATION Complete Car Repairs and Tune-up Tires - Tubes - Batteries - Accessories Route 4 and Middlesex Rd., Matawan. N. J. Good Luck to the CLASS OF 1955 RYAN BROS. UNITED CIGAR Main Street MATAWAN, N. J. Al and Warren Ryan THIi PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY For a really good time use the charter service of the Rollo Ttansit Corp. Comfortable, safe and low cost transportation for theatre parties, sporting events and special parties of all kinds. ROLLO TRANSIT CORP. For Additional Inlormation Call Keyport 7-0360 Prospect 4-2727 Red Bank 6-0208 Prospect 4-2728 South River 1165-W HAROLD W. APPLEBY GENERAL STORE and MEAT MARKET OLD BRIDGE, N. J. BOTTLED GAS APPLIANCES Keyport Hardware Company 26 - 28 West Front Street KEYPORT, N. J. Manuel Gale Phone 7-2000 Keansburg 6-9792 MONMOUTH AUTO SALES QUALITY USED CARS Main Street and Highway 36 KEANSBURG. N. J. W. S. WALLACE CLOTHING Men's Furnishings, Hats and Shoes KEYPORT, N. J. 71 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY c. J. F. HATTRICH QUALITY FRUITS and VEGETABLES MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Mat. 1-3129-R Pontiac Cadillac COMPLIMENTS OF TOM DEITZ Kemper Motors MR. 6r MRS. JOHN RADIN 491 West Union Avenue BOUND BROOK, N. J. R.D. No. 1 Box 365 MATAWAN. N. J. Malawan 1-1626-M COMPLIMENTS OF BEST OF LUCK MR. MRS. RALPH MARKS JACKIE RADELL 422 Smith Street P.O. Box 282 PERTH AMBOY. N. J. TOMS RIVER, N. J. Mat. 1-0821 SPRAGUE'S OIL SERVICE COMPLIMENTS PETROLEUM WHOLESALER OF 29 Little Street MR. CHARLES ELLISON MATAWAN, N. J. 72 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF M. H. COLLINS Hillcrest 2-3735 ANDERSON TELEVISION SALES and SERVICE 414 Amboy Avenue PERTH AMBOY. N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. 5r MRS. WILLIAM MY ATT COMPLIMENTS OF ELLEN COLLINS COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS ARTHUR LAMBERTSON COMPLIMENTS OF BEDLES FUNERAL HOME MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY 73 THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF AUGENSTEIN MANUFACTURING CO. COMPLIMENTS OF ROSEHILL TRUCKING CO. COMPLIMENTS OF REGAN'S SUNOCO Highway 35 CLIFFWOOD. N. J. CONNOLLY'S Parkway Sweet Shop LAURENCE HARBOR. N. J. Quality Equipment and Superior Service for FARM - GARDEN - HOME CONOVER BROS. WICKATUNK. N. J. Holmdel 9-6121 JOSEPH BUTTS 11 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. SPOTLESS CLEANERS 11 Main Street KEANSBURG. N. J. THE PII.I.AR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY J. F. HOSTETTER REGENT 5 and 10 CENT STORE MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY HOLLYWOOD SERVICE, Inc. OIL BURNERS Sales and Service Kerosene - Fuel Oil Maple Place at Six Comers KEYPORT, N. J. Keyport 7-3000 Ferrante Bros. COMPLIMENTS OF THE BARGAIN HOUSE Keyport 7-3681 R. A. Owen Congratulations to the CLASS OF '55 PHOTO OFFSET PRINTING Broad and Third Streets KEYPORT, N. J. Mat. 1-2665-M-l Don's Radio TV Service Box 43 MORGANVILLE, N. J. HOlmdel 9-7262 WICKATUNK GARAGE Welding General Repairing Tires - Tubes - Accessories Day and Night Towing Service Route 79 Wickatunk, N. J. THE PILLAR, MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY Matawan 1-3100 GEORGE S. BARRETT S SON, Inc. Since 1918 MATAWAN. NEW JERSEY George S. Barrett George C. Barrett COMPLIMENTS OF HUTCHINSON, Inc. Johnson Avenue MATAWAN, N. J. Matawan 1-2497 VENA ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Household and Industrial Wiring Matawan Avenue, P.O. Box 205, Cliffwood, N. J. Matawan Welding Service Acetylene - Heliarc - Electric Portable Equipment - Fabricating Tanks 22 Little Street MATAWAN. N. J. MAtawan 1-1891 Geo. D. Fleming, Prop. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS. PAUL BLAHOTA THE PILLAR. MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Mat. 1-3140-J Harold J. Jacobsen, Sr. R.B. 6-9804 THOMAS VENA PAINTER and DECORATOR SINGING WHEELS ARENA Painting and Paperhanging Interior and Exterior For Health Sake Roller Skate East Concourse Street CLIFFWOOD BEACH. N. J. Broad Street RED BANK. N. J. COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF T. A. PHELAN STANLEY L. F. H. S. '54 BANAFATO'S CLEANERS COMPLIMENTS OF 67 Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. MELVIN TULLIS MANZO CONTRACTING CO., Inc. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Road Building Highway 34 MATAWAN, N. J. THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF THE MADISON TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB COMPLIMENTS OF YE COTTAGE INN HOSPITALITY and GOOD FOOD MR. S MRS. WALTER B. WARMKE and Family REV. W. J. HUTCHESON LIFTING AS WE CLIMB 45 Orchard Street MATAWAN. N. J. Morganville Youth Center Texas Road and Wicker Lane MORGANVILLE, N. J. SOuth River 6-0699 established 1928 Keyport 7-1204 THOMAS F. MILLER TILE CONTRACTOR Everything in Tiles FLOORS - WALLS - KITCHENS - BATHROOMS 133 Englishtown Road OLD BRIDGE, N. J. For Tile Work o Distinction See TOM THE TILER I. J. NEWBERRY 17 West Front Street KEYPORT. N. J. 78 THE PILLAR. MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF LEO WEINSTEIN COMPLIMENTS OF Tilco Abrasive Manufacturing Co. WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF DR. MRS. J. WALLACE McCUE One of the Most Modern Equipped Shops in the East JULIAN'S AUTO BODY COLLISION SPECIALISTS Route 9-4 SOUTH AMBOY, N. J. SOuth Amboy 1-1909 FReehold 8-1696 MAtawan 1-4239 SHOWROOM USED CAR LOT SCHANCK SIHLER, Inc. Authorized sales MERCURY service 10 Lafayette Place FREEHOLD. N. J. Keyport 7-1352 DAY'S FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL DIRECTORS 79 361 Maple Place KEYPORT, N. J. THE PII.LAR, MATA WAN. NEW JERSEY V. John Lanning Maxwell H. Mayer MAtawan 1-0818 MAtawan 1-1649 MAtawan 1-1088 Maxwell H. Mayer Co. INSURANCE AGENCY MATTY'S AUTO PARTS FIRE, AUTO, ACCIDENT, COMPENSATION, LIABILITY PLATE GLASS. BURGLARY, JEWELRY CAMERA AND FUR FLOATERS Lower Main Street MATAWAN. N. J. LAURENCE HARBOR. N. J. Matthew Pelligrino ROOT AND BRANCH GARDEN CLUB JERRY'S BROOK FARM Fresh Fruit and Vegetables AND Flowers of All Kinds Highway 35 KEYPORT. N. J. Jerry Perno, Prop. S. RIZZO VALLEY DRIVE MINKERY CONTRACTOR and BUILDER MATAWAN. N. J. Estimates Cheerfully Given Highway 18, Box 267 MATAWAN. N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS. WALTER JURMAN Phone 1-0225 80 THE PILLAR, MATA WAN, NEW JERSEY For a Snack or a Meal THE STRAND LUNCHEONETTE NEXT TO THEATRE KEYPORT, NEW JERSEY John L. Wagner '57 Carl P. Wagner '55 ENGINEERED PRECISION CASTING CO. BAY DRUG 27 West Front Street KEYPORT, N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF JULIUS SIMON TOURINE'S TAVERN TOWING DAY AND NIGHT WILLOW BROOK GARAGE 40 Main Street MAT A WAN. N. J. Route No. 34 HOLMDEL. N. J. Wm. B. Stevenson Phone 9-7391 81 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY COMPLIMENTS OF DR. MRS. WM. H. PENGEL MISS MARGARET JOHNSON MR. 6c MRS. WM. B. ALEXANDER MRS. JOHN A. JOHNSON Congratulations and Best Wishes from Your School Bank 7 4e MATAWAN BANK M tcUAMitt, NO PARKING PROBLEMS HERE MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 168 - 70 MAIN STREET 82 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY SOuth Amboy 1-0999 BURLEW'S GARAGE W. E. Errickson Agency INSURANCE State Highway 4 CHEESEQUAKE. N. J. DAYTON. NEW JERSEY Mat. 1-2653 THE ASBURY COMPANY HUB CAP JOE'S SPOTSWOOD. N. J. Route 35 CLIFFWOOD BEACH. N. J. Market 3-0678 COMPLIMENTS OF KEYPORT DINER Raymond Commerce Window Cleaning Co. Route 35 KEYPORT. N. J. Raymond Commerce Building NEWARK. N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF ROSEWOOD SPORTSWEAR 83 THE PILLAR, MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY Close personal contact with staff and advisor, careful judgment in processing of copy, ana expert handling in production— to give you a truer graphic reproduction of life at your school. BRADBURY, SAYLES, O'NEILL CO., INC. COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS 279 EAST 44th ST., NEW YORK 17, N. Y. MUrray Hill 7 9039 Boston OHie : 120 MILK STREET HAncock 6 8869 'ELECTRONICS Matawan - Freehold Road MARLBORO COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF A. WOLFE A. FRIEND