Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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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

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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 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