Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

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Concerto of '5G The first part of our concert began in 1952, about the same time Autumn Leases were falling. During the overture, we struck the correct note with the faculty and hi into the harmony of school activities. Conductor Danny Vander- bilt and Conccrtmaster Joe Kelly led us that first year, which seemed to fly by in quick-time. Mary Lou Rodrigues kept our records, while Tom Magee handled oar bank notes. The Freshman Dance, a melodious blend of music, pastel colors, and soft lights, was the highlight. During summer intermission, we tuned up tor the next portion of the show. The year l954-'55 reached a new crescendo of events as our concert continued. Those who carried the melody during Part Three of our presentation were Ronnie Orison, Connie Sickles. Kathie Flynn, and Susan Chapman. Through our concerted efforts, we raised funds for our future activities with a chorus of sales. The most important of these, our Christmas card salt, was very profitably carried out to the tune of ingle Bells. In Match, our Irish Eyes Were Smiling as we gave the Saint Patrick's Day Dance. However, the climax of the year was the Junior Prom, a rhapsody of midnigpt-blud skies and silver Stardust given in McGuire's Grove. The tempo quickened somewhat in '5}-'54. We set many records in the activities in which we participated. Now that the show had started, we were no longer nervous, and we moved along in an easy rhythm. Joe Kelly picked up the baton, while Mary Lou Rodrigues and Tom Magee kept their positions on the staff. I'm Gonna Sit Right Dm and Write Myself a Letter was the song in our hearts during our stationery sale, which was very successful. There were several minor notes in our scale of activities, with the major chord being the Sophomore Dance. We were eagerly looking forward to the second half of our presentation. Our final year was a symphony of hard work and bustling activities. Maestro Bill Strother, assisted by Andy Bol, Barbara Knapp, and Joan Griswold, kept us in the groove. Carol Schnuck. accompnied by a committee of volunteers, managed the football concessions. The arrival of our class rings and senior pictures brought us a measure of happiness. The Christmas intermission was ushered in by our colorful Senior Dance. We dipM our part toward the success of the senior play, Problem Father. The Washington trip provided a release valve for our high spirits, and a good time was had by all. In June came the long-awaited Grand Finale - Graduation — when the curtain closed on our long performance.

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JOSEPH W ILLIAM ZAHN 'V Bright htf)lf and Blond-Haired Women College Prep College Basketball; Bad; Dace Band; Orchestra; Brass Choir; Music Honor Society 28

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Connie Sickles leaves Mr. Lloyd, Jr. to anyone who needs a pep talk. To Mr. Fleet is left a little weight, easily spared by Andy Bol. Alta Boyce, Dorothy Conover, and Shirley be leave their steno homework to Antoinette Siano, Frances Taber, and Janice Royster. Gwen Edmond and Nadine Walker, after careful consideration, leave their false teeth to Roger Mitter and Betty Ann Kahrs, respectively. Ronnie Johnson feels he should leave his sensible laugh to Ken Hickey, while Judy Plosky bestows hers upon Dolores Fuentes. Jim Arace and Willie Daniels gladly part with their cabinets in chemistry lab, which they leave to next year's lucky seniors. Mary Lou Rodrigues gives her hidden talents to anyone who can find them. Bill Strother bequeaths a picture of Ronnie Carlson to Pat Angelo. Martha Borowsky, George Duncan, and John Germann are left with the intellectual abilities of their sisters, W'ilhelmina Borowsky. Gail Duncan, and Virginia Germann. Tom Morris will be the recipient of a neckerchief, left to him by Joan Boyle. Silence in the library is left to Mrs. Davidson, after the departure of Richard Erdmann. Carolyn Morrell donates her science-fiction boob to any future enthusiast. Joseph Beal is given a helping hand by Beateal Hughes and Edgar Koons, who donate to him five points each. Carol Schnuck willingly leaves to some future senior her ability to manage football concessions. Bobby Dietz receives from Jack Scully a peaceful plot in the cemetery. Carolyn Hascman inherits Serena Anderson’s glockenspiel. A broken ankle is left to anyone who goes sleigh-riding when there is no snow by Debra Lazow. Bernie Burlew gladly donates the seventy pounds he lost to Kenny Williams. Carl Lucdcrs, Alan Arnold, and Joan Ayers offer their ability to skip eighth period to anyone lucky enough to get away with it. Ronnie Van Meerbeke leaves his memories of two years with the winning school to anyone else who leaves K.H.S. for M.H.S. Seymour Smith and Inge Loew give their respective accents to Miss Dennison and Mr. Parnes. Verona Peeler grants her ability to do the cha-cha to Delia Lee. Marilyn Krabuer bestows upon Mr Lloyd, Jr. her talent for doing a wild mambo. Nina Jiosne is left Pat Cupsie’s ability to drop the flag at football games. Walter Schirber and Richard Presser leave their good manners to some ill-mannered student. Todd Fung donates his photographic equipment to anyone interested in getting into games free. Ruth McDonald offers her handwriting to any teacher who can decipher it. Stanley Parrish leaves his broad-jumping ability to Otis Wathington, Jr. From now on, Steve Alikas and Mr. Evans will be eating Alan Friedland’s kosher pickles. Bernie Meixner’s scuffed shoes are left to all the girls who stepped on them. Joe Rizzo leaves his acting ability (which he claims he never had) to Frankie Banafato. Louise Vinie leaves her ability to stall a car to Colleen Farrell. Joe Zahn gladly hands over his old dance-band music to anyone who goes back that far. Frank Drogan sadly parts with his coordination, which he leaves to Mel Vreeland. Evelyn Kirkpatrick is gifted with Ann Sorbera’s small feet. Joan Griswold bestows her ability to have parties after basketball games to any cheerleader who has the courage. Robert Park retires his dance-band seat to Joe Peters. To Steve Alikas are left Gene Fariello’s good looks, Joe Fasso’s nose, Buddy Anderson’s loud voice, and Grant Scharffs personality.