Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1957 volume:

The direction we' travel from there will be the decision of our future. IJm Hunan trail represents, jams, njrs nrgnwayr n 7x e u ere very young.' wc begun to follow tin path. A i yet. it has been a narrow one, leading to the goal I that we will attain Ml the end of this year. It has bea Jou, a path that was paved for us, not one that ipejourselves decided upon. i In June; we wftTTonie to a crossroads: FOREWORD I’or our yearbook, wc have chosen a theme that is related to the history of our town. It was only a century ago that the trails of the Lenape and the Minnisink Indians crossed where Matawan now is. Since then our town has grown at these crossroads and has taken its name from the Matovancons, the tribe that once lived there. Now, we would like to offer IIIE 1957 PI I,EAR as our memoirs of the four years wc have spent at ‘Our Happy Hunting Grounds.” HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS INatawan High School Matav an New Jersey DEDICATION In order to show their appreciation in some material way. the 1957 graduating class of Matawan High School wishes to dedicate this edition of “The Pillar to Mr. John M. Hover. Mr. Hover is the mechanical drawing teacher and an advisor of the sophomore class. Through his untiring efforts to help and guide our class whenever possible, he has proved himself, time and time again, to be an excel- lent example of patience, understanding, and success. MR. JOHN M. HEYER 5 MISS CELESTE E. WENZEL TO THE CLASS OF 1957: At this time I wish to join your legion of friends in wishing you a long and successful career. The laws of character are as interdependent as the laws of science. The administration and faculty have observed your conformity to these laws. Your conduct as students, especially seniors, proves your understanding of these immutable laws that make up your character. Tho future is yours! Most cordially yours, RUSSELL STETLER Superintendent 6 MRS MILDRED K. BENNETT TO THE CLASS OF 1957: At this time I wish to thank the members of the Class of 1957 for the splendid cooperation which you have given the administration and faculty this year. The future is yours. Carry through life with this same spirit of cooperation, and rich dividends will lx yours. Best wishes for your happiness and success. Sincerely, LUTHER A. FOSTER Principal 7 MR. HARVEY EPSTEIN MISS LAURA H. GORDON Teaches: World History Teaches: Commercial and Modern Human Personal Typing Environment Advises: Commercial Club Sophomore Class MRS. DOROTHY WOLVERTON Teaches: Art Advises: Junior Red Cross J unior Class MR. CASIMIR BANKOWSK! leaches: Band Advises: Band MR. HANS FLEISHER Teaches: English I Advises: Freshman Class MRS. ELEANOR SMITH School Nurse MRS. ELIZABETH M. GITTENS Teaches: Sophomore English Advises: Senior Class Dramatics MR. NATHANIELTISCHLER leaches: General Science Biology MRS. MARION C ROMAN School Nurse Teaches: Home Nursing Future Nurses MRS. HELEN VOLK leaches: Physical Education MR. I HOWARD LLOYD,JR. Teaches:% unior English ournalism Advises: Junior Class Studcni Council MRS. FLORENCE OCHS leaches: Home Economics Advises: Senior Class Junior Red Cross MR RALPH MACRO teaches: U. S. History 1 Adi ises: J unior ('.lass Student Council MR. GEORGE DEITZ teaches: Physical Education General Science MR F. HOWARD LLOYD, SR. teaches: Commercial Math. General Science MR WALTER DUDLEY Teaches. Industrial Arts Advises: Scenery Club Junior Class MR. JOHN SHEA Teaches: Algebra I, II Solid Geometry Trigonometry Advises: Freshman Class Student Council MISS WINIFRED KENNEDY teaches: Glee Club Music Appreciation Advises: Majorettes MR JOHN M. HEYER leaches: Mechanical Drawing Advises: Sophomore Class MR. WALTER ROSEN AUER teaches: German. English I Advises: Senior Class i umium. n mu MR. BRUCE MacCUTCHEN Teaches: Applied Science Advises: Freshman Class MRS. EOIS DAVIDSON School Librarian Advises: Junior Class Library Club MRS. SHIRLEY J. FLEET Teaches: Biology Advises: Sophomore Class Biology Class MRS. Li MEL B. GREGORY leaches: General Math. Plane Geometry Advises: Sophomore Class MISS NAOMI DENNISON leaches: l-atin. French Advises: Freshman Class MR JOHN CARACCIOLO leaches: Chemistry Physics Advises: Student Council Senior Class I lonor Society Guidance- MRS. LORETTA M. ANDERSON Teaches: Stenography Secretarial Practice Advises: Sophomore Class Commercial Club MR. ALBERT LEVINE Teaches: Bookkeeping Law Sales Junior Business Training Advises: Sophomore Class MISS ESTHER BARNARD Teaches: Senior English Advises: Senior Class Yearbook Wc wish to thank our janitor, John Devota, for all of his help during our four years at M. H. S. He has never failed to help us when we needed him. 11 is help is greatly appreciated by all of us. The kitchen stall', under Mrs. Groft, has been working hard to prepare well-balanced meals for the students of the school. We would like to thank them for a line job. MR. JOHN DEVOTA MRS IRMA BULLARD. MRS MARY GROIT, MRS. GRACE DODSON HEAD SCOUTS During our four years at Matawan High, we have been readily helped by our class officers. They have done more than we had anticipated for us. The activities from the first to this, our last and Senior year, have been planned and accomplished with great success by the leaders of the class. As Freshmen, we elected Ted Shafto as our president. He was new at the job, but we had faith in him and the year was successful. Along with the help of the other class officers, he planned a Freshman Dance. It was one of the most successful activities of the year. James Kudrick was our president for the Sophomore year. We sold articles and had a dance which proved to be as well arranged as the first. .As Juniors, we had the biggest event of the year of 1956, with Tom Wclstcad as president. The Prom meant a lot to everyone. It took a lot of work and cooperation but, with the con- stant help of our group leaders, the immense feat was successfully accomplished. Now, we arc Seniors and the officers have been more help than ever managing class affairs. Wc arc kept informed about problems that arise concerning the class and special events which occur. When a difficulty has arisen, any one of the officers has lent a hand to help. We would like very much to thank our class leaders for a job that has been well done. 14 MURIEI. L. BAKER “Mimi” Commercia! “Mum” struts as best she can. And likes a real cute football man. Majorettes Captain and Co-Captain, President Musical Honor Society, Secretary—National Honor Society, Glee Club Dental Technician PATRICIA M. ANGELLO “Tater” “Taler” is her nickname, still; Men don’t prefer blondes, just Varsity Cheerleader, J.V. Society, “Pillar” Staff, Science Club 11 College Prep tain. Treasurer — National Honor ittee, Latin Club, German Club, LOUIS Al Big Lou’ “Big Imu” is a track team star. In the f uture, he'll go far. Football, Basketball, Science Club, Track, Glee Club Undecided College Prep STEPHEN P. ALIKAS “Greek” To the guys he’s known as the Marnbo King; When he hears the name Peggy, his ears sure ring. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Block “M” Agricultural College General 15 MOM “Bug JAMES F. BENNER.JR. College Prep In our band Hug [days ihr Sax, Soon we'll hear him record on wax. Band, Orchestra, Senior Play, Track. Science Club. Latin Club Naoy or Hand ROBERT T. BENNE'IT “Earl Bosdick” College Prep When at him any girl makes a play. He says. a0h, 'garwshand runs away. Honor Society, Boys’ State Representative, French Club, Latin Club KURT “Mountain Time” hurt in his studies is quite bright. He's quiet, nice, and very polite. German Club, Prom Committee College Prep NANCY A. BOWIE “Nanc” Commercial As a Cheerleader, Nancy's on the ball, Hut we like her bangs the best of all. Varsity Cheerleader, Senior Play, Commercial Club, Library Club Secretary ■ 16 “Monk JAMES R BUR LEW, JR. General RAYMOND F. COLOT “Frank The Hood” A Thunderbird owner is our guy Ray, You can sec bint ride by most even day. Track, Band, Glee Club College Prep Full of pep is our girl Peg, Rut she'll not try to pullyour Monk” surely is no foot. knows all the tricks of skipping school. Business JANICE M. CHIOMENTI «4 V_� � I Jan's the girl with lots of poise, She seldom makes a bit of noise. Secretary General l c8Sy” Commercial Student Council— Glee Club Play, Commercial Club, Library Club, 17 College “Little Elvis” VICTOR COMMUNE College Prep Vic’s quite a guy with his guitar. Just like Elvis, he'll go far. Mechanical Engineer JOHN M. COON “Cooney” College Prep With all he does, he's never a flop, Keep watching Cooney, he'll reach the top. Basketball, Baseball, Latin Club, National Ilonor Society -President College ROBERTJ. COSTELLO “Simbo” College Prep Hob Costello, tall and bright, No wonder he's smart, he studies all night. National Honor Society Vice-President. German Club, Track. Student Council. Latin Club, Boys State Alternate College MARY A. COUGHLIN “Mary” Mary will have a happy life, She'll make some man a perfect wife. Commercial Commercial Club, Latin Club, Future Nurses’ Club Marriage 18 “Root RUTH E. CRAWFORD College Prep To be a nurse is Rulhie s aim, We know she’U go far and win much fame. “Pillar Staff . Glee Club, German Club, National Honor Society, Latin Club, Senior Play Nurse JULIA CRONE “Julie” Commercial Every day it’s something new, Playing pranks she lores to do. Commercial Club, Student Employment Bureau. Glee Club, Library Club, Dramatics Club Typist LIZZIE B. DAVIS “Li General To the Cheerleaders, she tends support. We ull know her as a very good sport. Varsity Cheerleader. Commercial Club. Glee Club, Library Monitor Undecided Kid GEORGE R. DkCOSTA George is such a witty guy, He laugh 'til tears come to our eyes. Track College College Prep 19 ‘‘Calhoun ROBERTJ. DEIT College I’rep MYRA A. DICE “Myra” General Herr's to our girl Myra Dice, We all think she's very nice. Journalism Club, Commercial Club. Student Employment Bureau, Dramatics. Glee Club, Library Club. French Club, Future Nurses Club Office Work Bobby Deitz, who's big awl tall. Hates all school except football. Football, Basketball. Baseball. Track, Science Club. Glee Club College J. DOUGLAS DIETRICH “Porky” College Prep Our boy Doug is never found napping. Because with his camera he's always snapping. Senior Play, “Pillar” Stall'. Band, Orchestra, Dance Band. Latin Club, Student Sports Reporter College MARIE EULERS “Marie” Marie, who's known as a shorthand whiz. Gets A + on every quiz- Student Employment Bureau 20 Commercial Typist Rcv’rcnd” RICHARD A. FARRIELLO College Prep When he leaves, he will be missed; A quiet guy. he heads our list. Football, Baseball College ‘Newt’ JAMES N. FARRELL College Prep About our “Mewt” we must confess. He’ll always be a huge success. Football, Track, Student Council, Senior Play. Latin Club, German Club, Biology Club Engineering PATRICIA F FLYNN 'Pat' General How shy she was when she first came. Hut we soon learned to say her name. Student Council, Commercial Club. Glee Club, Future Nurses’ Club, Latin Club College 21 STAN LEY GILHF. R I SON “Gil” General lie know that Stanley won’t have to he guided, Ei en though he’s undecided. Undecided ROBERT R GOLD “Goldie” College Prep “Goldie” with his trumpet hot. Always plays with all he’s got. Band. Orchestra, Science Club, Latin Club, Student Council, Baseball, Basketball “Sam It really was a great surprise. To see Joan's new haircut before our eyes. “Pillar” Staff, Senior Play, Commercial Club, Library Club Treasurer Clerk Typist “Pillar Stall, Senior Class Vice-President, National Honor Society, Student Council, Majorette, Glee Club. Commercial Club, Latin Club, Dramatics, Journalism Club College College Prep Her hair is like a bright red flame, And beneath it lies a right smart brain. A. DELORES HAITHCOCK “Dee” BETTY LOU HODGE General “Hajii Baba” Hetty's laugh nags down the hall, She’s a girl who’s liked by all. (Commercial Club, Glee Club Secretarial Work Seddy” SETH HONEYMAN College Prep BRIAN HOWARD Rocky General llnan wowed us with his eyes, With them he could win a f nge. Undecided General Ruth RUTH A. HUN LEV General Ruth is a girl of whom everyone’s fond, A good Majorette who can twirl the baton. Majorette, Commercial Club Undecided ANTOIN ETTE JIOSN E “Nina Commercial Nina's a Majorette happy and merry. Someday will make someone a good Secretary. Majorette, Glee Club, Color Guard, Prom Committee. Commercial Club Typist LINDA A. JOHNSON Lynn” College Prep Linda is our ath-a-lete, A t aery sport she can 't be beat. Glee Club, Journalism Club. Future Nurses’ Club. Biology Club. Science Club. Senior Play College; Nurse General 24 PHYLLIS J. KAVKNER “Liulc Beaver Oj all the girls pretty and Jan, She’s the one with the prettiest hair. “Pillar Staff, J.V. Cheerleader, Library Club Secretary Phil “Smelly” Matthew’s must outstanding trn; Is coming into homeroom foje. Freshman Class- Treasu PHILLIS C. K Phil” is smart, a good Majorette too. There are very Jen things she cannot do. Majorette, Glee Club I ndecided KATHRYN KRIMMLL College Prep “Kathy” Kathy with all her natural curls. She is the envy of all the girls. Pillar” StalL Glee Club. Future Nurses' (Hub, Latin ( Hub. German Club. Prom Committee 25 College JAMES KUDRICK “Sam’ College Prep A nything that can he done. Our Sam can do it; work or fun. “Pillar Staff, National Honor Society, Basketball. Track, Cerman Club. Sophomore Class—President Engineering FRANK I.EDDY “Lead” Quiet, shy. and rather tall. Doesn't bother with girls at all. General t'ndeeided JOAN E. LEMAI “Lem” Joan has outgrown dolls and toys. Her favorite pastime now is boys. Citizenship Week. Varsity Cheerleaders— President, Freeholder. Library Club, Hon College College Prep l. Student Council Vice- :iety RICHARD I.EWICKI “Puppy” Coot toll is our “Puppy's” forte, Studying could he his second sport. Football. “Pillar” Staff College Prep Army I 26 JOAN A. MAR ESCA Commercial M. CATHERINE MeDOWELL “Cathy” Commercial A rather mischievous and good-natured lass. A loyal friend to the very last. Varsity Cheerleader, “Pillar” Staff. Science Club, Commerc ial Club. (lice Club. Latin Club. Prom Committee Business College WILLIAM J. MARTIN “’lortoise” College Prep Our boy Bill is quite a riot And there’s hardly a lime you'll find him quiet. Football. Glee Club. Biolog Club. Latin Club, Science Club, “Pillar” Staff College 27 “Liz GAIL K. MF.NV Commercial Gail is cute and ratlin shy, In school activities she rates high. Varsity Cheerleader, National Honor Society, “Pillar Staff, Student Council -Secretary, Senior Play, Library Club- -Secretary, Commercial Club, German Club. Latin Club, Prom Committee Technical Secretary ANTOINETTE M ESSINA “Toni” Commercial The football concession was Tom's (aide. She always took everything in her stride. “Pillar Staff, Senior Play, Commercial Club President. Glee Club Typist V Sue will be a pleasing sight. While working in her cap of white. “Pillar Staff, Senior Class Treasurer, («lee Club. Commercial Club. French Club. Future Nurses’ Club, Mixed Chorus. Journalism Club .Vursing 28 JANET MORGAN Commercial When you're sad and feeling down, Smile with fan, our class clown. Majorette, Color Guard, Commercial Club, Library Club. Glee Club Secretary RUTH A. MULCRONE “Ruthie” Commercial Quiet and shy is our girl Ruth, fust talking to her will gite you proof. Commercial Club, Glee Club. Prom Committee, Senior Play Secretary NANCY A. NAU “Nance . ancy is always on (he ball, She likes Dramatics best of all. Dramatics, Glee Club. Library Club, Senior Play An rung ROBERT N1COI. ‘‘Mole College Prep Mole tried and (ried and it came to pass. He became the President of our Senior Class. Senior Class President. Freshman Class Vice-President, Sophomore Class—Vice-President, Junior Class- Vice-President. Track, Baseball. Band, Student Council, Glee Club. Basketball, Orchestra. Senior Play College College Prep 29 CARMEN A. PAR ISI “Parisite” College Prep He is 1i guy who knows his stuff. And sure can play his football rough. Football. Student Council, Mixed Chorus Prom Committee Air Force JOSEPH J. PETERS “Pecker” A fine addition to our hand. His drums are heard throughout the land. Band. Orchestra, Dance Band, Junior Red Cross, Latin Club College General I rC J. KEITH PICURI “Tick College Prep Although you were with us for only a year. We all were so glad to have had you here. Basketball. Baseball. Fencing I ndeaded J. PATRICIA PIZZI “Patti” College Prep If you hare a job that's hard to do. Just ask Patti.” she'll see it through. Editor “Pillar” Staff, German Club. French Club, Glee Club, Junior Class Secretary. Science Club. Future Teachers’ Association, Girls’ State Representative, National Honor Society. Prom Committee College 30 RUTH RICK College Prep “Ruddy” “Ruddy’s” cute utid full of fun. Never slops bilking 'til day is done. “Pillar” Stair, Glee Club, Future Nurses’ Club, Commercial Club, Prom Committee Nursing MUR IKK D. ROUTH “Mur” Commercial Never sad. always merry. Her ambition is to be a secretary. Varsity Cheerleader. “Pillar” Stall'. Library Club, Science Club. Student Council Secretary, Prom Committee Secretary VILMA SABO “Willie” College Prep Always smiling, never bold. A favonie with both young and old. J.V. Cheerleader, Glee Club. Dramatics, Senior Play College JAMES T. SHAFTO “Weasel” College Prep Among the leaders he will stand. Always nailing to lend a hand. Student Council—President, Band, Orchestra, Glee Club. Track, Basket- ball. Freshman Class—President College 31 ANTOINETTE G. SIANO “Andy’ College Prep “Aiufy,” with a smile we'll remember. To our eluss she was a helpful member. “Pillar Stall'. Senior Class Secretary, Glee Club. Junior Red Cross, German Club, Latin Club. Library Club, Prom Committee, Commercial Club College BERNICE V. SZYMANSKI “Bern” Commercial Bernice is one of our class riots. There's never a time you'll find her quiet. Majorette Co-Captain, Junior Class-Treasurer, Glee Club. Mixed Chorus. Prom Committee Secretary FRANCES TABER “Tootie” Commercial Tootle,” a girl who’s loved by all. Along life’s way she'll never Jail. Glee Club. Commercial Club Typist LINDA F. TILTON “Fastidious Particularity” is her favorite word. It meaning though she’s never heard. Associate Editor “Pillar” Stall'. National Honor Society, Commercial Club—Secretary, Prom Committee Executive Secretary Commercial Journalism Club, 32 JEAN E. TRAHIM Commercial “Epes” Elm though ht has lie's the idol of all. EPES VAN SYCKLE College Prep r.’, “Bo” jimmy Vena, known as “Ho,” hi the service he will go. JAMES VENA Service General “Flip” Everjhody knows our ‘jean, hi her actions she’s a scream. Glee Club, Commercial Club, Senior Play Hu.stiiess College JOAN B. VENA “Vena” Commercial A Majorette with hair so dark. Certainly gave our class a spark. Majorette, Senior Play, “Pillar” Staff,Journalism Club, Commercial Club. Library Club 33 IBM. School Cinch” MELVIN VREKLAND “McGoosc Our John Wagntr Skipping school is his Band RICHARD C. YVENNER “Big Dick” College Prep Richie's ambition is to go to college. We Irish him both success ami knowledge. Band. Orchestra. Baseball. Basketball. Senior Play, Glee Club. French Club College . General lummy with his hair so curly. Seldom late but never early. Football, Track 17} decided When on the field up goes the score, Mel’s the fellow we all root for. Football. Track Agricultural College General ■Rilev THOMAS 34 GEORGE WHITK I 'ndecided General “Jean nit .•I quiet. Seldom Library “Whiter Hufifiy George is seldom mud. Always smiling, never sad. Library Monitor WILLIAMS Undecided ’ Club KENNETH WOOLLEY “Ashie” Quiet, reserved, and sometimes shy. Hut still he rates us a regular guy. 35 General General I:ndecided KM AN UK 1.1. A 7.I7.ZA “Nellie” Commercial Through thr sunshine and the rain, “'Nellie always is the same. Library (Hub, Music Club Typist 36 COUNT) dOV R Last year seven students ft representatives for Q After the stude County Clerk’s Office? at the American Hole� educational. Those who went w and Richard Wenner, Surrogate; and Harold 1 of the y all agreed the vv :nt day of ‘57 visited Freehold as Lecord$, the jail, the ate, they ate lunch p was interesting and taire, Joan Vena, riff; Hob Xicol, CITIZENSHIP Last year Joan Lemaire and Ruth Crawford were chosen as representatives for the Citizenship Award given Women’s Club of Matawan. the alternate. Joan spent a week at Douglass. W there she heard lectures about gov- mental procedures and education, agreed that she had had a good time had learned a lot. Citizenship: Joan Lcinairc and Ruth Crawford. Freeholders,front to back: J. Lcmairc.J Vena, T. Shafto, R. Xicol, R. Wen tier, and L. Armour. h P TGIRLS' AND BOYS' STATE a t year Patricia Pizzi and Robert Bennett were sentatives for their class for Girls' and Boys' Slate? and visited the State University. Pat spent a week at Douglass, while Boh spent 'ive days at Rutgers. There they learned about the cchanics of gubernatorial elections and about the organization of the state government. Boys’ and Girls' State: Patricia Pizzi and Robert Bennett. 37 STEVE AI.IK AS leaves his abilit in spons to next years star. PATRICIA ANGELLO bequeaths her ability to break lab equipment to some unsus[x-cting c hem- istry student. I .or IS ARMOUR leaves his football ability to Raul Barrett MIR ILL BAKKR leaves her bin baton to next years lucky Captain. | .MES BENNER grants to Kenneth Micky his tremendous sjjeed in the mile. KL'R 1 BOROWSKV grants his German ability to his brother Uric. NANCY BOWIE leaves her place at Mrs. Anderson's desk to any luck Junior. JAMES Bl'RI.EW grants his hookey-playing ability to his brother. JANICE CHIOMENTI leaves to nnettc Morga the joy of being one vear closer to her Senior year. PEGGY COLLINS, who falls asleep in history, has consented to leave this wonderful ability to anyone who is always wide awake. VICTOR COMMUNE, after careful consideration, gives Dieter Johnson the shavings from his sideburns. JOHN COON leaves his class in Solid and Trig, to Martin Witkowski. ROBERT COSTELLO and ROBER'l BENNE'IT bequeath their Press Cards to some future- crime reporter. MARY COUGHLIN leaves one-half of locker No. 1 to a future chemistry student. RUTH CRAWFORD leaves to her sister Edith, her loud voice used through all four years ol High School. JULI A CRONE grants to Evelyn Kirkpatrick her.seat in steno. class. LIZZIE DAVIS, despairingly, leaves Paul Mandcville behind. BOB DEITZ leaves to Ginny Kuhns his ability to make the Honoi Roll. MYRA DICE leaves her ability to get excused from history to anyone. DOUGLAS DIETRICH leaves his ability to chew gum in Mr. Shea’s class without getting caught. MARIE EULERS leaves her ability to play baseball to Arlene Molnar. JAMES FARRELL leaves his sneakers to any Freshman who can fill them. PATRICIA FLYNN leaves her pleasure of working behind concessions at football games to any future Senior. DOLORES FUENTES bequeaths her ability to read her history book upside down to any next year’s Senior. BOB GOLD leaves to any under-classman his ability not to understand what Mr. Shea teaches. JOAN GRAY grants to any ambitious Junior her ability to get ten steno. lessons ahead. DELORES HAITHCOCK and ANTOINETTE SIANO leave their ability to stick together through thick and thin for four years of mixed turmoil to two Freshman girls. BRIAN HOWARD hands down to Pudgy his English ability. RUTH HUNLEY. after a little consideration, leaves Shirley Russell her laugh in assembly . BETTY LOU HODGE leaves to Audrey Flemming her beat-up steno. book. ANTOINETTE JIOSNE leaves her seat in English to her brother Joe. PHYLLIS KAVENER sadly parts with her colored buttons from her gym suit to any girl who may “pop” one during gym. PHILLIS KRAMER honors her sister by presenting her a scat in the Senior Class. KATHIE KRIMMEL wills her cnrlv brown hair to anvonc who needs it. WILL JAMES KUDRICK leaves his ability to break hurdles to Walter Faron. FRANK I.EDDY wants Mr. MacCutchcon to have the honor of receiving his gym trunks. JOAN LEMAlRE leaves any pep she has left to next year's Captain. RICHARD I.EVVICKI grants to all students the book How to Cct Along with Teachers.” JOAN MARESCA wills her place in the majorette squad to Joyce Rounds. EDWARD MARKS leaves his ability to be on time to homeroom period tojack Miller. WILLIAM MAR TIN lxqueaths to his brother Bobby, his well-worn scat in the office. CATHY McDOWELL bequeaths her Southern charm to anyone who can handle it. GAIL MENY bestows to her sister Judith her seat in English. ANTOINETTE MESSINA leaves her ability to do English to Colleen Farrcl. ANN MILLER leaves her literature ability to Jean McCuc. SUSAN MILLER leaves her ability to eat all day without gaining an ounce to anyone who needs it. JANET MORGAN leaves her natural ability to make a | cst of herself to anyone who has the gumption. RUTH MULCRONE leaves her ability to keep quiet in the library and still get “kicked out. NANCY NAU leaves her ability to hear Mr. Foster coming in Senior History Class to Betty Anne Kahrs. ROBERT NICOL bequeaths his good disposition to Miss Barnard. CARMEN PARIS1 grudgingly leaves his ability to heckle girls in gym class to any Freshman. JOSEPH PETERS, after much consideration, leaves his head of hair to Sophie Sakowski, also to Sophie’s brother. Joe. PATTI PIZZI leaves her ability to keep up her chemistry notebook to anyone who can do it. RUTH RICE leaves her quietness in gym to Gail Jones. MURIEL ROUTH bequeaths her empty aspirin bottle to any group of '58 Senior girls who will keep it filled. VILMA SABO leaves her ability in dramatics to Ann McDowell. TED SHAFTO has consented to leave his ability to go for four years, almost, with one girl. FRANCES TABER leaves to Charlotte Chattier her unusual English ability. LINDA TILTON leaves her ability to have a good time when she leasts expects it. JEAN TRAHIM leaves to her sister Snooky the luck and brains to pass U. S. History I. JOAN VENA leaves to any next year’s Journalism student her ability to look forward to Clean- days. JOHN WAGNER leaves his crazy handwriting to Miss Barnard. RICHARD WENNER wishes to leave his ability to speak French to Jimmy Magee. GEORGE WHITE leaves his masterful art of forging notes to Glen Trout. JEAN WILCHEK and LINDA JOHNSON offer to any two Freshman girls their ability to make up excuses to get out of taking gym. KEN WILLIAMS leaves his height to Joe Wallace. KEN WOOLLEY willingly leaves his F's in English to anyone who’ll take them. RALPH YEOMANS wills his mentality to Herbie Pittius. BOB ZIELINSKI leaves his ability to cut without getting caught. EMANUELLA ZIZZA gives her scat and sympathy to all Freshmen. NICEST HAIR Phyllis Kaveqcr Richard VVVnncr WHOS BEST DANCERS Antoinette Jiosnc Robert Zielinski Joan Lemairc Epes Van Syckle CUTEST COUPLE Patti Pizzi Ted Shafto MOST COURTEOUS Peg Collins Kurt Borowsky CLASS BRAINS Ruth Crawford John Coon 40 I I WHO CLASS ATHLETES Linda Johnson Bob Dcitz BEST DRESSED Nancy Bowie Ted Shafto MOST TALENTED Y'ilma Sabo Bob Gold CLASS CLOWNS Janet Morgan Richard Lcwicki MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Linda Tilton John Coon CLASS FLIRTS Jean Trahim Ray Colot 41 MOST POPULAR Joan Lcmaire Steve Alikas DID MOST FOR SCHOOI Antoinette Messina Jim Kudrick NICEST SMILE Antoinette Siano Jim Farrell NICEST EYES Pat Pizzi Tom Welstead BEST LOOKING Joan Vena Tom Welstead QUIETEST Dolores Fuentcs Bob Bennett 42 WASHINGTON TRIP Sixty-eight Seniors made a friendly Hotel Annapolis with their patronage, was arranged by the Rollo Bus sights and shrines as the Washington Capitol Building, the White House, were Mr. L. Foster, Miss E. F. Lloyd, Jr., and Mr. C. invasion of Washington, honoring the The three-day trip (March 27, 28, 29) Company and included such notable Lincoln Memorial, the Mount Vernon. The chaperons Barnard, Mrs. H. Volk, Mr. Youngman. Coaching from the Master. LIST OF CHARACTERS IN ORDER OF VPPEARANOE Zinnia Antoinette Messina Joe Emm Robert Nicol Harry Everett Richard Venncr .Martha llama .. Nancy Nau Edna Hanna Vilma Sabo Grandma Hanna . . . .. Antoinette Siano Katie Simpson Jean Wilchek Agatha Adams Jean Trahim Lain Sansome . Linda Johnson Sam Hanna Douglas Dietrich Ephraim Vanderver James Benner Clarence Brooks. . ■ ... James Farrell Helen Brown Nancy Bowie Fred Sansome James Kudrick 44 MRS. E. HIT HNS ACTION! HAVE TO BE RICH The Seniors presented You Don't Han To Be Rich,” a play about Samuel Hanna, a veteran of World War I. who has a formula for happiness. He says if you want a . than ypu have, and are satisfied with a little less than vou get, you will 5 o everyone in the Hanna family does just about as he pleases.;? a writes jingles for radio contests. Grandma paints pictures which kic$ and pink clouds. Lola is a ballet dances, Fred is a prizefighter had a fight. Even Zinnia, the maid, is going to be a professional s well until the Hannas are served with a court order lor the safe of se lor non-payment of taxes. The plot of the play shows the struggle lev to i� . live veais' bark taxes. , ‘CfytiMjJFlnkm the Senior ( Mass who worked hard for this production were Anioir James rector. Messina, RoImti Nicol. Richard Wcnncr. Nancv Nau, Yilina Sabo, AntoineUe Linda Johnson. Jean Wilchck, Nancy Bowie, Jean TrahinjJ. Douglas Dietrich. Benner. James Farrell. Joan Gray. James Kudrick, and. of course.- their di 45 COMMIT I KE FOR FROM at ions. The hallwa) c sides were shrubs, is were served, was i u! band. There wer ime with the crown i r escort. Ralph Pope On May 29. 1956, the Class of’57 held the annual Ju nasium. The decorating committee did a spectacular yob of into a romantic Japanese garden. On the walls were frieze effective background. Shrubbery and rocks surrounded the wal was a frieze of a bridge, under which was a pool that made it river. Two Japanese archways led to the dance floor. The hallway and cafeteria were included in the decor earners and lanterns hanging from the ceiling; along the s, and large rocks. The cafeteria, where the refreshment d into an oriental night club. It Stacger added to the evening with his wonde d and thirty-six students attending. The climax c g and Queen. They were Zelma Gut bridge and her 46 PROM .clma Gut bridge is crowned “Queen of (he Prom'' by Mrs. Sugar. 'A I (his and Heaven, too. ” King. Ralph Pope, and Queen, ' .clma Guthridge, with their attendants, Jane Bowie and Joseph Fasso, Joan Sice, and Kenneth Bruder. Front Row: M. Di Santo, F. Loscoc, I. Mackey. M. Watson, A. Oppizzi, B. Mcrricks; 2nd How I). Barr. G. Jones, H. Inslcv. F. Shortridge, F. Banafato; bd Row: G. Barrett, J. Miller, G. Duncan, M. Layton. C. Short; tth Row: R. Peterson, S. Bilicki, J.-Mickaylo, I). Johnson, J. Jiosne: 5th Ron-: F. Parrish. D. Schwamb, R. Licberman. VV. Regan. 50 II ( M l ) O M Front Ron: G. Gethard. A. McDowell,J. Callander, S. Provaznik, A. Scherer. E. Kirkpatrick. P. Morey. R. Wyant; 2nd Row: P. Brzezniak, E. Gregory, V. Hogan. S. MacDonald, R. Gardner, J. Coward. R Grasso; 3rd Row: J. Germann, P. Mandeville, G. Edmonds, G. Wolf, M. VVitkosky, F. Caramazza. W. Ammann. Rront R� w ( Hascman. C. Kizinkiewicz, G. Mcinzcr, M. Matthews. D. RafTa, S. YanBracklc, M. Mielc. V Bucco; 2nd Row: J Kramer, G. Hauser. H. Szpara. C. Lucasiewicz. S. Heiser. K. Hockcnbary, I). Wilkins; 3rd Row: (). Wathington. J. Gargiulo, W. Karon. B. Kahrs, L. West, J. Rounds; fi i Row. W Gauthier. R. Witt, T. Jackson, C. Rosier, C. Farrell, H. Sparnicht. in mo;� ® SOPHOMORE OFFICERS From left to right: Judy Rice. Treasurer: Helen Gregory, Vice-President; Iris Woollex. Secretary; Charles Emlcy, President. Front Row: J. Meeker. B. Mitchell, L. Hunter. VI. Koisa, P. Schuber, P. McCann, 1.. Marshall, I. Shca;2« Row: R. Honeyman. P. Barrett. M. Harrison, V Kuhns, L. Lockwood,). Pazicnza, V. Parisi. R. Stucchio, P. Maucr; 3rd Row: A. Malinconico. R. Martin, T. Menzcl, P. Mucci, Emley. E. Kelley. A. Haddock. 52 Front How:J. Cusick, M. Dennis, D. Iiyer.J. Rice, Cl,.Gregory, M Maecia, V. Ellison, I. Woolley; 2nd How: F Borowsky. I. Warnc, T. Collins, A. Raima.J. Vates, J. (Mark, G. Clugston, R. Nusbaum; 3rd How: R. Cathcrwood, J. McCue. W. Mar .. A. Pogirnicki, R. Faustman, F. Bennett, F. O’Neil, J. Crane. Front How: F. Helms, M. Borowsky. F. Mayer. V. Menzcl, W. Willard, P. Roddy. P. Bchr, R. Bucco, M. Howe; 2nd How: M. Lautcrwald, F. Best, A. Skupski, A. Morga, N. Brandigan, M. Rankl, L. Ludwig, F. Krauthcim; 3rd Row: j. Lorenzo, D. Murray, A. Hahn. E. Norherg. J. Cantoni. W. Olson. G. Trout, M. Dong. R. Kclder. Front Ron: M Peterson. R. Redman, J. Meier, M. Eeddy. M. Me Keen. J. Rice; 2nd Ron': M Smith. S. Sakowski. P. lastraub, A Rosato. B. Rosato. K. Williams. II. Xiques: 3rd Row: R. Zizza, T. Dejesus. J. Sakowski, P. Peeler. C. Jones. J. Tomascllo. N. Scully. Front Row: E. Ellison. E. Fagen, B. Ellison. A. Grimaldi, I), Goleszewski, V. Hall; 2nd Row: G. Della Pietro. R. Henderson, E. Ege. A. I.ihou.J. Hinds, J. Walters. B. Hall: 3rd Ron : C, Stephens, E. Frazier, E. Holmes, J. Wallace. T. Wallace. 54 Q. o.ootn FRESHMAN OFFICERS From lrft to fight: Rita Schofield, Treasurer; Margaret Cusanclli. Secretary: Susan Smith. Vice-President. S Front Ron: Milligan. F. Wheeler. L. Kerr. S. Piarcc.J. l.auterwald. C. Vaccarclla: 2nd Ron-: R. Wells. P. Walker. K. Toth. C. Schaffer, J. Kuhns. J. l.accrre; 3rd Row: I.. Sigismondi. A. Sinclair. S. Kay, A. Valanzano. (i Ritter. 1). Kuzma, R. Rankl, F. La.Mond. 1). Yuhasz. 'F. Krueger. 55 Front Row: Clapp. T. Galloway, G. Eastmond, i Crawford, B. McGrath. M. Ileuscr, S. Hansel), B. Cusick, C. Bennett, C. Hauser; 2nd Row: R. Gethard. C. Insley, B. Andrews, I. 'Iremley. C. Graham. B. Truszkowski, B. Konas. C. Trahim. .J Kucharck; 3rd Row: J. Heilegaard, M Bliss. A. Ropollo. F. Denbleyker, R. Diotato. M. Harris. T. Disanto, E. Argenti no. E. Hyrnc, P Sakowski. Front Row: F. Keating, I). Carlson, M. Shave, M. Redman. A. Flcischmann. G. Kruscr. R. Keller, M. McKnight; 2nd Row: S. Marvel, J. McMahon. J. Quirk, A. Mancini, E. Morris, I.. Hockcnbary. E. Hollcnback, C. Malinka, G. Rumler; 3rd Row: R. Lester, J. Muscatello, .J. Vena, (i. Shave, W Wilson, W Russell, J. O’Shea, E. Morey. J. Hanson. 56 Front How: M. Gauthielci. C. Erickson, J. While, A. Lupo, L. Vozab; 2nd Row: I). Picuri, G. Gallo, G. Roelke. F. Schneider; 3rd Row: J. Stevenson, M. Nolan, E. Baicrsdorfer, C. Bauman, R. Hemingway, R. Panzio. I'. Rissmcller. Front Row: B. Parry. E. Rogacki, 1. Curry, J. Anderson, M. Mayer: 2nd Row: J. McCue, S. Smith, C. I-ockwood. P Nea lis, R. Thomas; 3rd Row: VV. Jaskicwicz. A. Raven, G. Carroll, F. Moser; tlh Row: T. Magee, R. Matthews, W. Corback. J. Mclna. 57 H O M E R O O M 36 Front Ron : X Cranshaw, C. Pole, 2nd Ron . X. Cullen, J. Bilicki, A. Ei 3rd Ron- M Dorniny, P. rv— ‘ Walsh, D. Jones. I. Conover. M. Cusanclli; , F. Della Pietro, B. Dugan; . P. Alexander, ley, X. Davis. Front Row: A. Howard. M. Dejesus. M. Gallo, M. HauM-r. B. Faas, B. Della Pietro; 2nd Row: E. Gray, L. Holland. J. Gallo.J. Tritzinges. A Golas .cwski, A Heyer; 3rd Row:Grccncmcier, A. Burlcw, M. O’Neal, 1). Hannon: 4th Row. W. Brady, N. Gargiulo.J. Conover, V. Haan. 58 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Teachers select the members of the National Honor Society from those Juniors and Seniors who are eligible. Aside from a high scholastic standing, candidates must demonstrate honesty, reliability, and a high standard of attitudes toward school regulations and group projects. The candidates who had been chosen by the fac- ulty were installed at a candlelight ceremony held during an assembly. The Society offers a fifty dollar scholarship to each of two worthy members of its group. STUDENT COUNCIL The Council .represents the student body to the administration and regulates student activities. They meet weekly to discuss student problems. The members are chosen each year by their individual classes. The officers for the Council arc chosen by the entire student body. During the past year the Council arranged the dance schedule, conducted assemblies and class elections, and sponsored a Christmas Card Box for the whole school. 62 FUTURE NURSES CLUB JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL During Christinas lime the Council held a toy drive for needy families. They also made stuffed dolls and cookies for the needy. The club visited various places and was often assisted with their undertakings by the Home Economics Department. Mrs. Florence Ochs' was their advisor. The club was formed to familiarize its members with their prospective vocations. At the meetings, the club discussed the different fields of nursing, and visited hospitals. They also had guest speakers from other schools and from hospitals. Back, Standing: I). Olsen. C. Schaffer. H. Sparnicht. 1C. Gray, I. Meier; Hack, Kneeling: B. Mcrricks.J. Chiomcnti; Front: r. Shortridgc, Mrs. Ochs. Front Bow: I). Raffa, A. Scherer. S. Provaznik, B. Kahrs; 2nd Bou P. Be hr, F. Wheeler, (I. Milligan, B. Cusick. B. Mcrricks.J. Meeker: 3rd Bow: M. Dennis, L. Boyd. B. Ryan, (■. irahim: tth Bow: J. Miller, 11. Xiqucs, I. Trembly; 5th Bow:J. Rice. K. Hockmbary: 6th Bow: I.. Best. 63 Front Ron-: Miss Dennison, B. Mcrricks, G. Vaccarclla, C. Pole, O. Erickson. S. Hansell, 8. Parry; 2nd Rotv: I. Mackey, K. Toth, E. Morris, F. Loscoe, II. Sparnickt, M. Harris, C. I.x ck vood; 3rd Row: H. Conover, R. Stucchio, A. Anderson, F. Dem Blevkcr, C. Hanson, I). Picuri; 7ih Row: I. Kucharck. E. Ciray, S. Smith, I. McCtic, C. Farrell; 5th Row: R. Eicbcrman, C. Reeves, VV. Korbach. D. Yuhasz, S. Mcdwick. F RENCH CLUB This year, as one of its projects, the F'rcnch Club sold stationery. The returns from the sale were spent for French dictionaries. In the spring, the group, with their guests, t x k their annual trip to New York. Also, as in past years, the Club awarded a prize at commencement to the Senior who had the highest average for a year of F'rcnch. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club helps keep alive Roman customs and language. Members learned songs, created greeting cards with Latin verses, and learned short plays. The group sjx-nt a day in New York, at the end of the year, during which they visited the various museums and the planetarium. Front Row: Miss Dennison, B. Cusick.J. Eauterwald, S. Pearce, G. Schaffer; 2nd Row M. Houser, P. Crawford, S. Van Bracklc, C. Graham, J. Cusick. G. Easmond.J. Miller, J Pazicnza; ird Row: R. Diodata. T. DiSanto. P Maucr. E. Kratz. E. Augcntino, E. Hyrne, I. Woolley; 4th Row: C. Insley, J. Rice, M Koisa, B. Andrews, X. Clapp, A Makowka: 5th Row: T. Rissmillcr, J. Hellegaard. A. Haddock, M. Bliss, P. Barrett. A. Ropolo; 6th Row: M. Maecia. K. Hockcnbary, J. Kuhns, J- Laccrre. H. Gregory. L. Best; 7th Row: C. Etnclv, M. Eaudcrwald, A. Pogirnicki. J. Clark, R. CathcrwcHxi, A. Kalma; 8th Row: R. Wcnncr, R. Martin, R. Gcthard, P. Bennett, R. Faustmann. Front Row: G. Yacarella, I). Carlson, ) Meeker, B. Kasaski. M. Shane. C. Bennett, B. Kaas. Mrs. Davidson: 2nd Row: J. Eautcrwald. P. Crawford, M Watson, M. Hcuscr, S. Pc arse, G. Galloway, M Cusanelli. J. Curry; ird Ron. C. Graham, E. Rogacki. G. Eastmond. M Peterson, P. Behr, Willard. I. Mackey; 4th Rou-: M Matthews, G. Meinzer, C. Mauser, S. Mansell. E. I-cperopolis. N. Cullen.J. Bilicki: th Ron: A. Emm, P. Alexander, M. Ellison, J. Miller. N. Brcnon.J. Spoor, J. McMahon; 6th Row. J. Lacerre, P. Nealis, S. Marvel, C. Schaffer, C. Toth. B. Dugan; 7th Row: C. l-ockwood. M Marris. M. Di Santo, S. Provaznic. C. Roser. C. Ccsink; Stk Row: V. Kuhns. J McCue, S. Smith, P. Diodato. J. Kuhns, A. Makowka; 9th Row: E. Gray. B. Kahrs. J. Yates, E. Ix ckwood. LIBRARY CLUB This year the Library Club had more members than in any previous year. During their weekly meetings, they made plans for raising money and presented book reviews. For some of their meetings they invited outside speakers who were well acquainted with Library procedure. During the year, the Library Club had many activities, such as the Hallowe’en Dance, field trips, and an annual trip to New York. Mrs. Lois Davidson was their advisor. GERMAN CLUB 1 he German Club is open to any student who is studying either German I or II. The Club has taken part in many different activities. The members have sold candy in order to raise funds for their annual trip to New York. On this trip, many places of interest to the student were visited, including German Town, a German movie, and a German restaurant. To those students with a two-year average of “B” or better, a silver pin was awarded. Front Row: P Bohr. J. Meier, A. Siano, J. I.rmairc. F. Shortridge. P. Angello, Mr. Rosenaur; 2nd Row: Mar . T. Collins. E. Borowsky. R. Faricllo, Ming Dong. R. Kelcler. I). Barr; 3rd Row: P. Krautheim. I. I.arrn o, P Pi zi. R. Crawford, K Krimniel. V. Hogan; 4th Row: D. Johnson. ............ . M I). Schwarnb. Witkosky.J. Crane, R. Costello. Front Row: N Nau.J. Wilchcck; 2nd How: L. Johnson, 1). Haith- cock.J. Vena 3rd Row: 1 . Collins, S. Miller, L. Tilton. JOURNALISM CLUB The work ol the Journalism Club was conducted within a class, which is a part of the curricula of Matawan High School. The students wrote articles for the Asbury Park Press. Those who had eight or more articles printed in the school issue of the Press, received Student Reporter Cards. This entitled them to a trip to Bear Mountain. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is for Juniors and Seniors who take the Commercial Course. During the past year the members visited other schools. At the end of the year a ban- quet was held and on Commencement day- awards were given to two persons outstanding in Commercial activities. Front Row: Y. Bucco, M. Watson. A. Fleming, M. Mielc, 1). Ralla, M. Matthews: 2nd Row: G. Mcinzcr. C. Ki .inkicwicz, A Scherer, S. Heiser, S. Provaznik. C. Roscr. J. Thomson; 3rd Row: J. Callander, (i. Jones, G. Heuscr, J. Kramer, J. Rounds. B. Kahrs; Back Rote: O. Watnington, I . Mandcvillc. 66 The (ilee Club, which was headed by Miss Kennedy, was another spot for talented students. The Glee Club met twice a week and they practiced a variety, of songs. They participated in assemblies and also sang at the baccalaureate service for the Senior Class. Front Ron V Hall, I. Krause, S. Russell. V. Sabo, j. I'rahim, B Cusick; 2nd Row: B. Hall, (J. iluuscr, I'- Rogacki. (’.. Graham, Hauser. C. Trahim, K. Williams; .'frd Ron J. Miller. N. Brenncn. B Dugan. . Makowka. K. Morris, J. Kuhns; 4th Rou S. Jones. J Rue. M. I larrison. J. War� -. I. West, S. McDonald. GLEE CLUB The Uram the In-st in yea During the school year, also wrote an original play which was produc In this club, there were many talented student actors and actresses. Some intend to continue in the field after gradua The year was climaxed by a trip to New York. E. Gittins, was said to be “one of on skits for assemblies. Thcv sc. mav becor DRAMATIC CLUB Left to Right: C. McDowell, M. Routh, G. Mcin er, M. I)i Santo, Co-Capt., J. Lcmaire, Capt., M. Matthews, G. Mcnv, F. Loscoe. N. Bowie. Absent: I . Angello, L. Davis. The Matawan High School Cheerleaders were made up of iwo squads: the varsity, which cheered for football and basketball games; the junior varsity, which only cheered for basketball. They gave good support and encouraged school spirit. CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: J. Pa .ienza, 11. Gregory. P. Rank!, S. Russell, I Mackey. S. Sakowski, Co-Capt., C. Kizinkicwicz. Capt. 68 ! B. SZVMAXSKI J Hinds, .1 Rounds. I). Hcyer, K. Hockenbary. A. Grimaldi. to Right:J. Maresca, (J. Hauser. F Shonridgc, K Hunley, B. S ymanski. ) Haithcock, I. Vena, M. Baker, l . Jastraub. J. Morgan, V Jiosnc, A. Homing. M BAKER G. ANDERSON 69 .eft to Right: I. Kudriek. M. Wcclancl, ice-President; I.. Armour, Ircasurer; Mr. MaoOutchcon, R. Gold, Parisi, R. Lewie ki, F. Banafato, R. Faricllo, Mr. Dcit , Advisor: J. Coon. S. Alikas, President; J. Mick aylo; ot Present: R. Dcit . BLOCK “M” The Block “M Club consisted of members of various athletic teams, who had earned at least one Varsity Letter. Among their activities during the year, the boys, with Mr. George Dcitz as their advisor, sponsored a dance in order to buy jackets for Senior members. BAND The band of Matawan High School was under the direction of Casimir Bankowski. Grammar school students as well as high school students took an active part itt the band. During the year, the band cooperated with the Majorettes at foot- ball games, took part in assemblies and outside activities such as parades for special occasions. CAROL RKGAN Drum Majorette Front Rom: R. Walsh. R. Morris, G. Ritter, A. Anderson. T. Griffith. Mr. Bankowski; 2nd Rom: .. Clapp. A. Chamberlain, C. Insley. T. Gal- loway; )rd Rom: A. Sinclair, R. Ldmonds. C. Reeves. A. Ldmonds. J. Lglo.J. Mclna. 70 0T5MQ i % r WjuS. '' r jai r sC r YtT 0£- IV . (V J = vBO .-V - r .s3� L ';'% Sfe 7 Y, «■� £15 : V j 7ATF + $ S $ ' UOLcvCU. (J - V IllL ■' ! N «, j i; MR. B. RIZZO FOOTBALL TEAM Front Row: Mr. Dcitz.J. Gcrmann. I). Smith, P. Peder, P. Mandcvillc. M. Vrccland, R. Dcitz.J. Mickaylo, E. Gregory, R. Peterson, i). Jones, Mr. Rizzo; 2nd Row:]. Mclna, J. Jones, J. Sakowski, F. Parrish. N. Scully, C. Stephens, F. O’Neill, S. Alikas, R. Rankl, (’. Parisi. L. Armour, Mr. MacCutcheon; 3rd Row: M. Wclstcad, P. Sundstrom, VV. Martin. R. Nusbaum, O. VVathington, J. Walter, P. Barrett, T. Wallace, S. Kay.J. Mitchell. E. Norberg, T. Wclstcad, F. Banafato, D. Gregory. ACTION! lohnson, E. Jones, N. Scully, T. )ritz: Front: K. Picuri, R. Gold, Jiaekground: Mr. MacCutchcon, D, Magee, P. Bennett, P. Peeler. Mr. S. Alikas, R. Deitz. T. Griffith. BOB GOLD BASKETBALL TEAM This year's basketball squad, led by seniors, Keith Picuri, Bob Deitz, Brian Howard, Bob Gold and Steve Alikas, had a very successful year. The javvees also had an excellent season. Front Row: P. Peeler. R. Rankl, M Bliss, J. Tomascllo, L. Garito. T. Griffith; 2nd Row: Mr. Deitz. P. Bennett. C. Stephens, D. Jones, A. Malinconico, T. Magee, E. Jones. E. O'Neill. T. Wallace, J. Jiosnc. Standing, l.tji la Right. J. Hahn, I) Dietrich, W. Martin, R. Witi,J. Mealy, R. Wenner, V'alan ano; Knowing: Mr. II. Fleischer, Advisor. BOWLING TEAM Even though the bowling team was started this year, it has done well. Under the direction of Mr. II. Fleischer, the team held meets with other schools in the area. ! WENNER W. MARTIN 76 Front Row: C5. Strphnis, I . Bennett, K. Faustman.J Coon, I Cold, I). Johnson; 2nd Row. Mr. I )iet , IX Jones, R Nails batini, K Fariello, R Dcit , Scully, (). Wathinglon, F Peeler. BASEBALL TEAM Coach Dietz I at a wan’s 1957 Baseball Team had a very had a veteran lineup and was bolstered by a strong I u mtgoWPSrniors. Bob Gold, Bob Die YVenner,John Coon, and Robert Xicol. were tluMnain participants in Matawan’s lashes unii their opponents. try successful year. Co rong 'bench. ietz. Richard Fariello, Richard i TRACK TEAM The Matawan High School track team had a vcr successful year. They won the Shore Conference and State Championships. At the Long Branch relays they won another State Championship. Coach Caracciolo was confident of a winning season. The club had nine retiring letter- men including five seniors. Sparked b these kev men the team was very successful. Editor-in-chief: Patricia Pizzi PILLAR PILLAR STAFF The editing of the 1957 “Pillar began during our Junior year, when the staff was appointed. Many themes were considered before wc finally decided on this one because of its originality. In September, groups were organized to handle special jobs. The individual write-ups and sports writers were assigned special jobs in their respective committees. Although the Indian theme required extra work, we all enjoyed doing it. iv..- v.'«� , A ssociate Editor: Linda Tilton Business Manager: James Kudrick Assistant Editors: Delores 1 iaithcock and Ruth Crawford Art Editon: Phyllis Kavcncr, Gail Mcnv, Antoinette Siano, Delores Fuentes. Photography Editor: Kathryn Krimmel Individual Write-ups: Cathryn McDowell, Robert Nicol. William Martin. Susan Miller, Patricia Angello, Muriel Baker. .Vo Present: Ruth Rice. Sports Editors: Richard I.cwicki. James Farrell. Typists, von : Joan Vena,Joan Marcsca. Muriel Routh; Back: anc Bowie. Joan Gray, Antoinette Messina. 79 Hail Alma Mater. of thee ire smg, Our lifted voices, your praises ring. We'll cherish you and add to your fame. Always and ever we’ll uphold your name. Though other thoughts may change with the time, Duty to you is foremost in our minds Down through the years, winning honors anew. Well all he loyal. Mata wan to you. A R Shop, Route 34, Matawan Mary Albano Mr. Mrs. Luther Anderson Mr. Mrs. George Andrews Mr. Mrs. Joseph Angello, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Joseph Angello, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Zane Anoon Mr. Mrs. Frank Anson Mr. Mrs. Jack Armitage Ann Armitage Mary Alice Armour Mr. Mrs. H. Armstrong Mr. Mrs. L. Backman Mr. Mrs. Theodore Baiesdorfer Mr. Mrs. Frank Banafato Sam Banafato Mr. Casimir Bankowski Mr. Mrs. John Barbar Joseph Barcharde M. Bednar Mrs. G. Bell Mr. Mrs. Calvin Bell Mr. Nlrs.J. Benner Mrs. Mildred Bennett Mr. Mrs. Win. Benson Mr. Mrs. William Biegner Mr. Mrs. Richard Boehm Lester Borban Erie Borowsky Joe Borowsky Mr. Kurt Borowsky Family Mr. Mrs. Ernest Borowsky Wilhelmina Borowsky Frank Borowsky I'ony’ Borowsky Mr. Mrs. William Bowie Mr. Mrs. Braddach Miss Nane Brandigon Ethel Breuhaus Mr. Mrs. Brown Mr. Mrs. Burlew Mr. Mrs. Burlew Mr. Mrs. Edward Burlew Butler Lodge No. 12 Joseph Butts Mr. Mrs. Butzko Mr. Mrs. George Butzko Mr. Mrs. 1 lenry Campbell John V. Caracciolo Mr. Mrs. George 1). Carnes Mr. Mrs. A. Celona Pat Chadwick The Charcoal Pit Mr. Joe Chmura Mr. Mrs. James Clark John Collins Mr. Mrs. Robert Cornell Mr. Mrs. C. Cort Mr. Mrs. Thomas Costello Mr. I larold T. Craft Mrs. Raymond Crawford Mr. Mrs. F. C. Crawford Mrs. Adclaid Crawford John K. Crine Jerome Crone Mr. Mrs. Crone Mr. Mrs. 1). Danzo Mr. Mi's. Albert DeNorcia DickN Rolling Store Miss Virginia 1). Dietrich Mr. Mrs. Harold Dritz Mr. Mrs. George Deitz Pasquali P. DiSanto Mr. Mrs. Dombrooski Mrs. Joseph A. Donegan H. W. Donegan Mr. Mrs. Stanley Duniak Miss Gwendolyn I). Edmond Mr. Mrs. Adam M. Edmond Mr. Mrs. G. Edmond Mrs. Martin Egeland Mr. Mrs. Henry Elliott Mr. Mrs. Engebretson Harvey Epstein Dolores Falco Gloria Marie Fariello Mr. Mrs. Anthony S. Fariello William 11. Feindt Mr. Mrs. Find Mr. Mrs. Fitzpatrick Mr. Mrs. Fitzsimmons Mr. Mrs. Walter Fleet Mr. Mrs. ( Fontaine Frank Skip Frank. Mary. Celie Mr. Rcasola B. Ford Sid Friedman Mr. Mrs. Alex Gclanyi Get it at Sanford's Mr. I lerbert Giltins The Bob Gold 'Frio Good Luck, Class of'57 Goody Luncheonette Miss Minnie A. Gordon Mr. Mrs. R.Gormlcv Mr. Mrs. H. Gould Mr. Mrs. Dalten Graham Mrs. A. B. Gregory Mr. Earl Gumbs Mr. George Gumbs MissCamclia B. Gumbs Mr. Christopher A. Gumbs 11. P. Variety Store Mr. Mrs. I laddock Mr. Mrs. Simon Hall C. Halluan Lois I lansen (Class of 48) 82 Mr. Mrs. Hascman Joe I lave Mr. .Mia. George Hazlett Mr. Mrs. Bruce I Iccht Mr. Mrs.J. Hedglin Mr. Mrs. I.. Henderson Mrs. Laura I lenderson Edward I lendricks Mr. Mrs. Karl Hermann Mr. Mrs. Richard Hcrriger Mill icent Hcuscr ( Hinton ('. I lever. Piano Instructor Mr. Mrs. John Hinds. Jr. Mr. B. Hirsch Mr. Mrs. Fred Hockcnbary Mr. Mrs. P. I lodge (Hiarlcs I lollwcv Miss Delphine I lughes Mr. Ephraim Hughes Mr. Mrs. M. Hughes Mi .James I lughes Mr. Mrs. Cedric Hughes Mr. Mrs. B. L. Hughes Rev. Mrs. YV.J. Hutcheson Mrs. A. Infanto Infosino Family Inky Mr. Ralph 11. Jacques I lelcn Jankowski Robert Jefferson Mr. Mrs. II. F.Johnson Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Miss Gail Jones Mr. Mrs. Karabinos Mr. Mis. Thomas J. Kavencr E. L. Keating J. Kelly Mrs. Marie L. Kelly Mrs. Perry Knight I larrv Kock T. C. 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Regan Miss Elizabeth Rice Miss Bervle Richardson Mr. 1 high Richardson James, I.Inora. Beryl Ann Richardson Mr. O'Neil Richardson Miss Mazie Rogers Mrs. Marion Romaic The Rose of Shcran Rose's Tavern Walter Rosenauer Mr. Mrs. Rossin Mr. Mrs. J. Russell Mr. $: Mrs. N. Russo Family Mr. Mrs. S. Russo N Family Sal's Landscaping Santo Tavern Frances Sarassy Troyclus Schanck Mr. Mrs. Schneider Mr. Mis. Schumacher Mr. Mrs. Schwainb Miss Eleanor Scott Mr. Mrs. John Shannon Mr. Mrs. Short Sloan Products Mr. Mrs. Smith Stcnger ()rchards Bernice Stenzel Mr. Mi's. A. Stisi Mr. Mi's. F. Strom Mr. Mi-s. R. A. C. Stetler Mr. Mrs. C. B. Stultz I lank “Scullx Sullivan Dorothy Sutlifle Martha Sutlille Miss I lazel Taylor Miss I.ucillc Taylor Miss Lucille Taylor Mr. Richard Taylor Telecom Corp. Mr. Mi's. Peter lenevck Flu Three B's Mr. Mi's. J. F. Tilton Mr. Mrs. W. L. Tilton Shelly 'logoi John Trahim Mr. Mrs. Harr Tucker Mr. Mrs. A. Viscio Compliments of Mrs. C Viscio Frank Viscio,Jr. Mr. r Mrs. N. Viscio Mr. is: Mrs. Michael Votta, Sr. Mr. Mrs. Weber Mr. Harold Weber Mr. Mrs. Fred Wliorlo What I)(K‘s This Mean Fi nest A. White John W. White John M. White Mr. Mrs. Allen A. Wilks Mr. Mrs. George Wilson Mrs. I.uc illiams Mr. «S: Mrs. R. E. Williams Mr. Mrs. 1 low ai d Wolverton Mrs. Artie Wood Mr. Mrs. N. Wooiner (Charley L. Wynn Mr. Mrs. Gus Nilas Edward Zack Mr. is: Mrs. 1). Ailing Plainfield. N.J. (Compliments of Mr. Mrs. John Angello Barry Stationers Say re wood Shopping Center Best Wishes and Success, Nell Aunt I ran. I’nclcTom Family Brow n's Ivsso Service (Chcesequake. N. J. (Carol Iz'e Bake Shop Sa rew’ood Shopping Center Carvel Dairy Freeze (Celestine's I louse of Beauty Morganvillc Road, Old Bridge Cheek's Service Station 1 lolmdel. N. J. Cliffwood Amoco Station I lighway V , (Clilfwood, N.J (Creative 1 lair Stylist Keyport 7-1 Hv 84 C Compliments of Mr. Mrs. James C. Day Mr. Mrs. Joseph Dietrich “lies! W ishes to the (’lass of Don’s TV Appliances Matawan I -384 I Dr. J. 11. Eisenberg ()ptometrist Compliments of A Friend Freneau Grocery Freneau, N.J. Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Edward J. Flynn Family Forsgate Farms Jamesburg, N.J. Family Restaurant Matawan, N.J. (i II lank Cleaners Matawan 1 2698 Galluei Pastry Shop (Italian) 253 Main St., Matawan, N. J. Gethard’s Furniture Shop Matawan 1 -1423 I la lev's Sunoco Station Matawan, N.J. Best Wishes Harris Hardware 130 Main St.. Matawan. N.J. Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Patricia Helms I Ii- Vay Garage General Repairs Johnson-(� ibb Motor (Company Chevrolet Oldsmohile Johnston’s Esso Matawan, N. J. Key port Cleaners 1 16 Main Street Kevport Diner Key port, N.J. Compliments of Vrne Kalina Knapp Agency- Real Estate Insurance (Compliments of The Krimmel Family Launder It 143 Main St.. Matawan, N. J. Mr. Mrs. F. I toward I.loyd. Jr. and Nikki and Richard Lloyd Lili-Ann Shoppe Key port. N.J Mr. Mrs. John Law Matawan Bootery 137 Main St.. Matawan, N. J. Matawan Fuel Oil Matawan 1-1067 Addie Mance. Dressmaker Ladies’ Tailoring (Carmen Messina Dot tie Hoever Madison Inn Laurence Harbor, N. J. Compliments of Marlboro Iool Mfg. (Co. Something New at Muriel’s (lift Dept. -China, Glass, Silver 1 louse Accessories C Compliments of M M Electrical Appliances Compliments of Magnolia Inn Compliments of Mr. George Morgan John Meola Electrical Contractor Compliments of Dr. Mrs. John P. Mohair Matty’s Auto Parts Lower Main St., Matawan, N. J Mrs. Margaret McTague 297 Main St., Matawan, N.J. Dr. Walter Ogens 169 Main St., Matawan, N. J. Pappas Studios Key-port, N.J. Fred Rapolia Mkt. 2 Main St., Matawan. N. J. Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Herbert Routh Royal Television Sales Service O . ie Sickles, Prop. Sabo’s Service Station Highway 34. Matawan. N.J. Compliments of Savory Market Schubcr’s Atlantic Matawan. N.J. Compliments of Scully’s Amoco Compliments of Dr. Frederick StafHinger Compliments of Joseph P. Stengel Ted’s Sunoco Service Route 9—South Amboy. N.J. 'Pommy’s Barber Shop—Beauty Salon Vaccarella’s Cleaners Matawan 1-2311-V Valley Drive Inn Mr. Mrs. Yass—Owner Village Tavern Morganville, N.J. 85 Mr. I Icnrv Vreeland.Jr. (Tomplimcnts of Mr. Mi's. Carl Wagner Willow Brook Garage 1 lolmdcl, X.J. Compliments of Leslie Woolley Best Wishes Mr. Mrs. F. Zielinski With Best Wishes tlantie Tile Mf«. Co. Matawan. N.J. Compliments of The Bayshorc News Key port, X.J. Bayshore Service Station State Highway 33 Key port, X.J. . (.omplimcnts of J. H. Becker, Inc. Morganville, X.J. Betty's Dress Shop 139 Main St. Matawan, X. J. George Book Fainting and Decorating Contractor Mat. l-2IIO-W,Cliffwood, X.J. R. Bur lew Trucking Highway 35 Madison Township. X.J. Victor J. Commune Design Engineering RED. l'.OId Bridge. X.J. (Compliments of Fa Sales Co. Morganville, X.J. Garber Supply Co. Route 35 Laurence Harbor, X.J. Hollywood Service, Inc. Maple Place at the Six Corners Key port. X.J. J. F. Ilostetter Regent 5c 10c Store Matawan. X.J. I lutchinson, Inc. Johnson Avenue Matawan. X.J. Joseph W. Kennedy General Insurance Key port, X.J. Kcyport I )elicatessen All Salads Home Made Buffets Planned Key port. X.J. Phil I oscoe Washington Ave. Matawan. X. J. Compliments of The Matawan Bank Matawan. N.J. Matawan-Ke |x rt Bowling Recreation Center 20 Alleys Lower Main St.. Matawan. X.J Compliments of The Matawan Township Planning Board Compliments of Monmouth Container Corp. Matawan, X.J. Congratulations to m girl Xc11. With All M Love, A1 Caslellucio I .ots of happiness and success in the future to our daughter Xe 11. Mom and 1 )ad Compliments of Xcw Jersey Material Co. Matawan. X. J. Patsy's Taxi Service Mat. 1-0861 Walter Xcwman. Prop. Compliments of Mayor Spafford Schanck and Mrs. Schanck Matawan. X. J. Compliments of South River Sand Co. Old Bridge, X.J. Compliments of T he Taber Family Jean T’rahim 337 Aberdeen Rd. Matawan. X.J. Vena Electric Co. Electrical Contractor Mat. 1-2497 T homas Vena Painter and Papcrhanger Mat. 1-3140-J James Vena Plumbing and Heating Mat. I-2656-J W. S. Wallace Clothing for Men and Boys Kcyport. X. J. F. A. Zahn General Trucking Mat. 1-2696 86 THE FOUR-WAY TEST first . . . Is it the truth ? second . . . Is it fair to all concerned? third . . . Will it build good will and better friendships? fourth . . . Will it be beneficial to all concerned? ROTARY CLUB, MATAWAN, N. J. MATAWAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Legislative Body WILLIAM McGRAW, President Robert Bentley Karl Schneck Ethel Boyle Walter Swanson Harold Dolan Hilda lomasello Roy Matthews . I d minis rati re Executi res RUSSELL A. (� . STETLER, Superintendent HARRY TROLLER, Secretary KOERT C. WYCKOFF, Custodian COVER W MYEftS