Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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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

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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

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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