Matawan High School - Pillar Yearbook (Matawan, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1969 volume:

BAUMAN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LIBRAM. w,AWAN. NUt PILLAR 69 Matawan Regional High School Matawan, New Jersey Volume 19 We the editors feel that your yearbook should be a reflection of the year in Matawan Regional. This has been a year of change at Matawan. The Faculty Advisory Board has instituted many new measures concerning smoking and discipline. Your yearbook has changed also. The books in the past have been similar in content and style. This year, we have made changes, which we feel give the book a new atmosphere. We are using a different type, and we have added one section, and changed others. We have tried to give more comprehensive coverage to the year in general. We hope these changes have created a book you will treasure as a memorial of your year at Matawan I TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMICS.................................. 5 THE YEAR ................................. 24 ACTIVITIES ............................... 35 CLUBS..................................... 53 SPORTS ................................... 69 UNDERCLASSMEN............................ 107 SENIORS.................................. 135 EPILOGUE................................. 177 SENIOR DIRECTORY......................... 190 ADVERTISEMENTS .......................... 194 dedication miss marie panos Soon we, as young adults, will leave M.R.H.S. and meet society face to face. We leave with the knowledge and impressions that we have acquired through the years. We also leave behind the people who have influenced our lives greatly. Our teachers have shown us the true meaning of life. Miss Panos, you have been one of these teachers. We have seen and felt your achievements as a productive member of our society. We only hope that we. can go out into the world and make it a better place, just as you have done by being a part of Matawan Regional High School. With this in mind, we. the class of 1969. dedicate this yearbook to Miss Marie Panos. 4 CO administration and guidance John V. Caracciolo There is little to be told about the administration that you would not already know. The administration has a part in almost everything in MRHS. Under the leadership of John V. Caracciolo, with the aid of Thomas Stachura and Patrick Maggio, the MRHS administration continues to function smoothly. This year, following the suggestions of the Faculty Advisory Board, the administration revised the no smoking rule, and they are planning to begin open lunches during the 69-70 year. All in all, the MRHS administration is as efficient and smooth-operating as ever. Thomas Stachura. Asst. Principal Patrick Maggio. Asst. Principal 6 guidance newsletter increases communication Mr. Gunther Heyse. Director of Guidance This year, you may have noticed a new vitality in our guidance department. They now publish a newsletter, in which they give all the guidance news, such as college visitations, and the names of seniors who have been accepted at colleges. Of course the guidance department still gives invaluable aid to students. Mr. Gunther Heyse's services are especially useful to seniors, as he is the counselor who helps a graduating student find the right college. The rest of the department is always eager to help a student with problems in choosing courses, or transferring from one course to another. Any student with a problem should not hesitate to call on the guidance department for help. Mrs. Helen MacMillan Mrs. Janet Pohira 7 Miss Margaret Robertson librarians Mrs. Lois Davidson Mrs. Betty Jo Gavilt Ass. Librarian LIBRARIANS Without a library a school cannot truly be called a place of knowledge, and you cannot have a library with no one to run it. This is the purpose of our librarians and they perform their job to the utmost of their ability. Our school's Chief Librarian. Mrs. Lois Davidson, has been with us many years and has never ceased to do her job well and keep the library well-stocked with enjoyable and educational material. Mrs. Janet Hughes Sec. secretaries Mildred Bennett. Secretary to Asst. Principal Margaret Carothers. Secretary Betty Hasslingcr. I.B.M. to Principal Operator Mildred Kortenhaus. Secretary to Asst. Principal Mae Thorsen. Secretary to Director of Guidance Barbara True . Attendance Secretary Terry Walling. Guidance Secretary The secretaries help keep Matawan going. They work behind the scenes to help our administration maintain contact with the students through daily bulletins and announcements. Thanks to the guidance secretaries, an eternal wait is unnecessary. We all owe our gratitude to the secretaries of M.R.H.S. 9 Hans Fleischer Marlene Flcmer James Long Marilyn McCarron Katherine Muller Rae Polanowski Walter Roscnauer Jewel Seehnus 10 Mr. Rosenauer imparts another one of his pearls of knowledge upon a class, this time, in the form of a dramatic rendition of The Deserted Village. John Shaw Bonnie Shuman english department English at M.R.H.S. doesn’t consist of just grammar and compositions any more. In the past few years, the English Department has brightened and widened its scope so that now, many people don't just shrug and say “Ugh! English!” Besides the good old recordings of poetry and Shakespeare, plus stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Dickens' novels, and those many memorable, unforgettable visits to the library in the regular English classes, the English Department is now made up of many other diversified subjects, such as: Creative Writing, where young authors learn how to polish and perfect their work: Dramatic Arts and Speech, for aspiring young actors and actresses: Classical Literature, where works by ancient Greek authors are carefully studied, scrutinized, and subjected to criticism of all sorts; and Shakespeare, where students finally get to rip apart the Master's works to their hearts’ content. Junior Bruce Korf does research for a report in the English bookroom. 11 8rucc MacCutcheon Chairman Mary Dwyer Leon Britton Athletic Director Nancy Erickson Heten Dolan William George physical education and Gym is one of those subjects in everyone's day that helps to break up the monotony of wandering from classroom to classroom. Besides regular Phys. Ed. classes with volleyball, basketball, and of course, good old callisthenics (and softball outside in the spring!). Driver's Ed., both Theory and Behindthe-Wheel training, is available to Juniors and Seniors. And of course, you musn't forget all our inter scholastic and intramural activities after school, including not only football, basketball, and track, but also cross country, golf, and bowling, as well as girls’ basketball, track, and intramural SDorts. 12 , health dept. Helen Volk Irene Fay Goukl 8arry Rizzo Deiter Johnson Marion Roman v foreign language department Leslie Bobb Madame Deitrick Ralph Cutro Benjamin Kurtz. Chairman Pamela Hall Richard Holler Patricia Weltner Doris Perkins The Foreign Language Department this year continued to the new Audio-Lingual instruction method, as opposed to the older method of textbook drill and silent reading. This older method is still used in some of the more advanced classes, but is being phased-out year by year. And. for the second year, the Language Department has had everybody's favorite, the Language lab. at its disposal. Here, from one person to an entire class can listen and work with prepared tapes, take tests, or listen to foreign records, thus nicely complimenting the Audio-Lingual method. 14 industrial arts department Mr. John Hyer, chairman Mr. Ronald Kamin Mr. Anthony McKenna The Industrial Arts department offers male students the opportunity of taking, upon invitation, the Monmouth County vocational course in metal working in their junior and senior years. Any student who has taken general shop and wood shop is eligible to be chosen. The dept, also offers four years of mechanical drawing and two years of electricity and electronics. Mr. Franklin Pinkus Mr. Charles Burke Mr. Daniel Russell 15 home economics department Florence Ochs. Anne Frazier Chairman Mary Smith In order to give the students a more thorough education in the basics of Home Economics, the Home Ec. Department is divided into three main divisions, each with its own teacher. In Home Living, where the emphasis is on the homemaker as a consumer, students study decorating, child care, cleaning, and general homemaking. Students in Cooking first study nutrition, and then §o on to meal planning and the actual preparation of simple meals. In Sewing, after having made tote bags and pillowcases to acquaint them with the sewing machines, the students go right into making their own clothes, learning more and more as they go along. 16 science department The Science Department's newest course. Advanced Biology, went into its second year this year. This course is almost completely labwork, as are its predecessors. B.S.C.S. Blue and B.S.C.S. Yellow, distinguishing them from the regular first-year Biology courses. This year too. Freshmen were again allowed to take first-year Biology, giving them a head start in the Science Department, so that in later years, they would be able to take other Science courses, such as Chemistry. Electronics, and Physics, which boasts of expensive and specialized equipment, among them, the ripple-tank and stoboscope equipment. Bertha Hyrne Margaret Kerwin Betty Wyckoff Michael Kolatis Harvey LaTourette Albert Levine. Department Chairman Frances Adler business department In keeping up with today’s modern, fast-paced, mechanized business world, the Business Department has once again offered some of its more advanced courses to anyone who is at all interested in this type of business training. Besides the regular typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping courses, students can also choose from such courses as Business Machines, and Data Processing (although to be eligible for Data Processing, you are required to pass a special test). And for the aspiring secretary and office worker, there is a special course in Secretarial Training and Practice, in which the students are sent out to various businesses in the area for job experience. Florence Bodziak Clara Carver Maryann Donlin Sophomore Jackie Hoppes works dilligcntly at her typewriter Rosemary King 18 Every typing student knows that practice makes perfect. ' and so it's bang — bang — bang on the typewriter at every ' possible opportunity. V Joseph Murray i You’ve got to stay calm composed during a timed writing if you want to pass it with as few mistakes as possible. math department William Lawlor Florence Manville For the third consecutive year, the Math Department has carried out its successful self study program in the Algebra II. classes, whereby the students work at their own speed. Among the school’s required Math courses are Algebra I., and Plane Geometry, in which the students annually create Geometrical figures to decorate the Christmas tree in the school lobby. Other courses include Calculus. Advanced Geometry, and a half-year course. Trigonometry. This year, many of the Math classes were fortunate to witness a computer demonstration, presented by Wang Laboratories. Nellie Noddings Elizabeth Roessner Catherine Stddons 19 Harvey Epstein, Dept. Chairman Eugene Jaczynski John Poulos Louise Fitzpatrick Jane Neukomm Sondra Sen The Social Studies Department offers a large variety of electives. Early World History covers life from its beginnings, and Modern World continues where it leaves off. Latin-American History studies our southern neighbors, and Seminar is an honor course available to seniors. A special treat of this department is the annual History Club trip, with past visits to Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, and Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts. 20 art music Mr. E. Gordan Mr$, Joan Soderlund That Music is one of the most popular of all departments in M.R.H.S. is practically an understatement, especially if you take a look at the size of the classes. With almost 100 in Band, and practically 200 in Chorus, the Music Department is one of the school's most active. Always striving for perfection, the students work constantly to improve themselves, so that M.R.H.S. can boast of having some of its Music students members in the All-Shore. All-State, and even All-Eastern Bands and Choruses. And for students who are interested in Music's basics and background, there is Introduction to Music, an appreciation course which consists of learning about the different periods and styles in Music, as well as listening to the Music itself; and Theory and Harmony, where students learn the basics in music theory and how to write the music itself. Mr. Nicolas Dascoli. Chairman Mrs. Anne Hannah 21 The major objective of the M.R.H.S. Art Department, as stated- by Art teacher Mrs. Joan Soderland. is to remove misconception, misinformation, and complete fallacies about the subject. Art. By removing prejudice, and teaching the students to be as objective as possible, we force them to rediscover what are the essential and universal qualities of art.” The Art classes are not geared to make artists, but are geared to unteach wrong ideas rigidly held.” The students are led away from concepts like art is decorative and pretty,” and begin their work with rudiments — line, texture, structure, form — paying attention explicitly to these, and then take it from there. If the students can contrast and compare two such extremes as Picasso's 'Guernica' and Botticelli's •Primavirna.'” says Mrs. Soderland. “and understand where and how they differ and how they are the same, then they have learned a concept which will carry them far . . . ” janitorial and cafeteria staffs 22 board of education John McKenna. Superintendent of Schools. Anthony A Nuccio. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Seated - Herbert Parker. Harold Davis. John Bradley. HERBERT Feder. Virginia Sutliff Standing — David Engbretson. Frank Gilbert. Edward Scullion. William Davis. Alfred Manville. 23 the rumors of split sessions proven false; the confusion of comparing schedules; students scrambling to find seats in overcrowded cafeteria, the year has begun. The space problem at M.R.H.S. is apparent when one sees the cafeteria during lunch periods. On days when absenteeism is low you will find a few students eating their lunches while standing. 24 Debbie Schirmer and Sharon Walsh compare their schedules. 25 For the seniors, their year officially began with the traditional class ring ceremony. The important keepsakes were given out by Mr. Carraciolo. who gave a short history of the ring. A class party in the cafeteria followed. 26 the football season begins with an assembly and a win On Friday. Sept. 27. the 1968-69 Huskies were presented to the student body during an outdoor ••kickoff assembly. Here, the team assists the varsity cheerleaders in a cheer. On the following afternoon Matawan met Jackson Township, (newcomers in the 8 division.) and won with a 60-0 score. 27 28 an assembly with a message starts the holiday season Debbie Angello was elected as Matawan's lirst Homecoming Queen m two years. Here she is crowned by Mr. Caracciolo and Pattie Fries, the student council president. at matawan The annual pre-Thanksgiving day game-bonfire saw its usual large turnout. A good sized crowd gathered around the huge blaze to watch the varsity cheerleaders circle the fire and cheer. the lull of jan.-feb. is broken by james thurber and a computer dance Bob Dean narrated “The Last Flower”, a word and picture satire about man's self destructive tendencies. On January 23rd. the Drama Workshop presented its first production of the year. A Thurber Carnival”. ‘‘Carnival . is a collection of short skits written by James Thurber. The show ran on the 23rd and the 25th. In The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Mitty (second from right). Daydreams that he is a great surgeon. Merril Burger. Lorna Gado. Kenny Weiss. Bruce Conrad, and Linda Jaffrey. Dancing to the music of The Black River Circus are Mike Ingram and Jean Gcist. Denise Behrnes Mis out her computer dance form. This year the Junior Class held the second Computer Dance in the school's history. Computer forms were sold about two weeks before the dance, asking the students such questions as: What length hair do you want your date to have?” and What kind of music do you enjoy most?” The forms were then collected, and mailed out to be processed, as everyone waited anxiously for the night of the dance. Finally, the big moment came, and the computer's work was revealed at last. There were grunts, groans, and nods of both disgust and approval, but as the night wore on these things were forgotten as everyone danced their cares away to the music of the Black River Circus. Caroline Vecchione gazes at an unknown admirer. 31 V O T12 student . c. . . .$. •:'W: • 'RIPU EOerfr at IVI • V ' V, • . v • '• • •• . • 32 student council holds elections, screening committee reviews speeches STUPENT COUS CiL- SICE west PENT The student council held their Campaign Day on May 19. during periods 1. 2. and 3. Among those running were Keith Gross and Peter Meic. who vied for the office of student council president. For the first year, the candidates speeches were reviewed by a special reviewing committee. ■ BSf imcfor a 'New Spirit in Mofawan. Vote for 5+cvc Baker for Vice President of Hte Studcni CoimoI. •So down In h'storv On May 21st. two days after the candidate's speeches were presented, the student body voted for the various officers. The ballots were counted, and the results were announced the following day. They are as follows: For the senior class: President — Jean Geist Vice-President — Bronwen Barry Secretary — Marcie Bornfriend Treasurer — Sally Cherry Representatives — Audrey Anderson. Bruce Korf. Ron Levine. Bob Lovell. For the Junior class: President — Sue Clay Vice-President — Barbara Grady Secretary — Mary McKenna Treasurer — Danny Craparo Representatives — Walter Karyczak. Elliot Groffman. Sue Brown. John Furey. For the Sophomore class: President — Richard Gilbert Vice-President — Sandy Kube Secretary — Jeannie Cherry Treasurer — Claire Dunphy Representatives — Colleen Birmingham. Patty Falco, Patty Chewey, Noreen Hussey. Student Council Officers: President — Keith Gross Vice-President — Steve Baker Secretary (Recording) — Diane Gelburd Secretary (Corresponding) — Kathy Twanmoh Treasurer — Peggy Yules. 34 Mr. Epstein and Steve Baker watch proceedings from the wings. student council adopts foster child It was a most productive year for the MRHS Student Council. Under the leadership of president Patty Fries, this student governing body can boast of a long record of achievement. In the early part of the school year, the Council spearheaded a Biafra Relief Drive which raised approximately $2500. In addition, the Council supplemented its treasury by means of profits raised from movies for children. Highlights of the Council year included the adoption of a child from Greece, the obtaining of soda machines, the institution of the “open lunch system, and a carnival sponsored by various clubs of the school. With the advent of the newly-formed Faculty Advisory Board, with which the Student Council will work in conjunction, hopes for more efficient student representation are brighter. The Executive Board includes: President: Patty Fries Vice President: Matt Wilkes Recording Secretary: Wendy Green Treasurer: Peggy Yules Corresponding Secretary: Cathy Twanmoh 36 m.r.h.s. news in third year, continues to grow As it entered its third year, the M.R.H.S. News showed definite signs of maturing and improving. Starting from where the now-defunct Variety left off, the News has grown in size and quality, offering both news and feature stories, as well as reviews, sports, editorials, and articles such as Teachers’ Talk”. Voice of the Students , and the ever-popular Inquir- ing Reporter, where teachers and students voice their opinions about anything they feel is relevant to the school. Under the direction of Miss Muller, and Editor-in- Chief Sandy Gilmour, the M.R.H.S. News, published monthly, has grown from a small-staffed, two-paged publication to a professional, very successful, and ever- growing newspaper. The staff throughout the year has included: Editor-in-Chief — Sandy Gilmour Board of Editors — Debbie Orbach. Steve di Pietri, Ron Levine. Donald Suss, Karen Green Photography — Jack Donahue Business Manager — Linda Dworkis Sales Manager — Steve Baker Artists — Donna Borup, Charles Elleman, Cathy Prager Reporters — Debbie Barron. Eddie Brando. Joe Gaval, Judy Gilbert. Elliot Groffman. Diane Hierspiel, Kevin Hodge, Carl Holden, Kathy Kirchner, Cathi Kurland, Becky Lorberfeld, Ted Main, Tom Mackiel, Ricky Manville, Peter Meic, John Muller, David Rothman, Mavis Seehaus. Sue Sigmond, Lenore Silvers, Debbie Smith, Debbie Stein, Terry Strockbine, Mary Ellen Vena. Sharon Walsh Typist — Diane Rifkin Exchange Editor — Leslie Elleman Advisor — Miss Katherine Muller 37 the m.r.h.s. marching huskies 38 pillar staff 1969 Editors-in-chief — Jack Frazior and Mike Morizio One of the hardest, and probably the most thankless jobs in the school is that of the Yearbook Staff, that heroic little band of workers who gather together to put together the 200-some-odd page Pillar. This is only one-half of the staff, however, being just the Editorial Staff, who struggle day after day to meet deadlines and put together a book that the school can be proud of. The other half is the Business Staff, the ones who raise the money for the Pillar by getting ads. boosters, selling Yearbooks, and working behind the food counters at football games. And the only reward these workers get after breaking their necks for the Pillar is the finished Pillar itself, and the satisfaction of knowing that they helped to make it what it is. The Yearbook staff’s advisor is Mr. Lawlor. This year's staff included: Editorsin-Chief — Mike Morizio and Jack Frazier Production Manager — Sharon Walsh Layout Editor — Diane Papa Copy Editor — Becky Lorberfeld Art Editor — Linda Jaffrey Business Managers — Linda Messerschmidt and Carol Lovenberg Linda Jaffrey and Kenny Weiss. Diane Papa and Becky lorbcrfcld Linda Artelli richard brown has solo in annual spring choral concert 42 CHORUS The main purpose of Chorus is to introduce the students to the fundamentals of music, and to give them an opportunity to work in a large choral group. Under the excellent direction of Mrs. Anne Hannah, the 175-member chorus presents two concerts a year — one at Christmas and one in the Spring — with arrangements presented by smaller groups, such as Varsity Singers. Madrigal Group. Girls’ and Mens’ Choruses, and the Matawan members of the All-Shore Chorus. At this year’s Spring Concert. Junior Richard Brown brpught down the house with a bass solo from Handel's ••Messiah.” the m.r.h.s. symphonic band M.R.H.S.'s 80-some-odd member band, under the direction of Mr. Nicholas Dascoli, presents two concerts annually. The program of the Spring Concert is recorded and sold every year. The band also performs at football games, school assemblies, and marches in the Memorial Day Parade and the Miss America Pageant Parade. The Dance Band this year took part in a special assembly program with the V.I.P. Club. This year's band officers were: Pres. — Carlo Vinci; Vice-Pres. — Richard Brown; Sec. — Carol Tremper; Treas. — Judy Shafto. Mr. Nicholas Dascoli. Director drama workshop The Drama Workshop remained quite active this year, though not as active as last year, the year of its ■•rebirth”. The Thespian Society became the ‘'core ' of the Drama Workshop, its officers and members running productions and activities for the most part. Under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Shuman, students presented ”A Thurber Carnival. a series of scenes and skits based on works by James Thurber, and the second musical in the school's history, Bye Bye. Birdie. with original choreography by Mrs. Shuman. Drama Workshop members also entered area contests and meets, and many accumulated enough points throughout the year to be inducted into the Thespian Society. 46 1968-69 majorette squad •Aren't they marvelous?” ••They've got to be the best in the state!” These were typical comments made by enthusiastic spectators during football season, after having seen the M.R.H.S. Majorette Squad perform. Every baton, gun. and flag was twirled with precision, while the girls marched in perfect time to the music of the M.R.H.S. Band. The long hours of practice spent in perfecting the difficult routines, as well as the girls' great talent, make it easy to see why everyone in M.R.H.S. has been so proud of the three squads, headed by Captain Ginny Joaquin and Drum Majorette Nancy Eisenbeis. Jackie Johnson led the Color Guard, and Lynne Kortenhaus was head of the Flag Twirlers. Drum Majorette Nancy Eiscnbets. Kneeling: Jackie Johnson. Paula Sechnst: Standing. Chcri Lawtor. Ann Leontme. Merry Ziegler. Nancy Wiggett. Willette Hill. Jean Leonard. Kathy Donahue. Kneeling, Ginny Joaquin. Captain; Nancy Eisenbcis. Drum Majorette; Bronwcn Barry. Cocaptain. Standing. Jean Ge� st. Connie Russell, Denise Hayducko. Pam Bily, Marilyn Chcwcy. Patti Russell. Diana Rifkin. Kneeling, Janice Peterson. Co-captain; Lynn Kortenhaus. Captain: Standing. Jackie DeMont. Lorraine Aleksiak, Pam Edwards. Kathy Benyola. Karen Almenas. varsity cheerleaders The members of the varsity cheerleading squad '68- 69 are standing: Terry Brooksbank. Peggy Yules. Audrey Anderson. Maureen Montone. Denise Williams. Stacy 8ogdonoff. Carol Shaw. Susan Collins. Barbara Weiss, kneeling are Estelle Hamilton, captain: and Peggy Godwin, co captain During football and basketball seasons, the M.R.H.S. Cheerleaders were always on hand to cheer the teams on and rally the spectators on to support them. The tremendous enthusiasm from the crowds proved that they had succeeded well in their efforts. Front. Wendy Cornell. Capt. — Sue Mitchell. Co-Capt. Bottom, Barbara Carol Mesije. Carol Foley. Debbie Schirmir. Top: Nancy Schaefer Remer. Pat Nicholson. Carla La Grassa. Barbara Grady; Second Row, j.v. cheerleaders 52 national honor society Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor any high school student can receive. Candidates are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character, and service — the four qualities on which the National Honor Society is based. This year, the Matawan chapter of the National Honor Society sponsored the annual Kick-Off” Dance, held on Sept. 27, preceding the year's first football game. Honor Society members hosted and acted as guides during both National Education Week and Back to School Night. They also organized College Day”, when graduates of the class of '68 visited various English classes throughout the school, and gave their impressions of college life. The Society also held inductions of new members this year with the traditional candlelight ceremony and formal reception afterwards. At graduation, the Honor Society awards two scholarships, one to a boy and one to a girl, to the two students who have contributed the most to the Honor Society's activities throughout the year. There are students presently enrolled in the National Honor Society at M.R.H.S. These include: Officers — President, Richard Brown: Vice-President, Ellen Flannery; Secretary, Irene Shanahan; Treasurer, Barbara Wyckoff. Members — Lorraine Ambrose. Christina Baer, Cynthia Compton, James Culpepper, Helaine Eisenberg, Eric Gordon. Marie Hussey. Lynn Kortenhaus. Carol Lackovitch, Neil Levine. Rebecca Lorberfeld. Carol Lovenberg, Sharon Maidment. Elizabeth Main, Ted Matthews. Sue Matthewson, Linda Messerschmidt. Deborah Nelson. Laura Noddings, Diane Papa, Janice Peterson, Barbara Reed, Ronald Rogacki, Edwin Schlotzhauer, Thomas Schlotzhauer, Earl Siddons, Lenore Silvers, Alan Spielman, Carol Tremper, Linda Vogel. Barbara Weiss. Karen Zieff, Audrey Anderson, Pamely Bily, Richard Bischoff, Patricia Brannick, Donna Borup. Marilyn Chewey, Nancy Eisenbeis, Joseph Gaval. Diane Gelburd, Keith Gross, Louisa Howard, Kent Johnson, Bruce Korf, Marc Krauss. Carla LaGrassa. Ronald Levine. Richard Manville, Peter Meic, Paul Serle. Robert Sioss, Catherine Twanmoh, Matthew Wilkes. Peggy Yules. 55 honors math club The Honors Math Club is formed of those students who have maintained an average of 85 or better in their first two years of math, and are currently enrolled in a mathematics course. Initiation of new members was held this year in November, in the school cafeteria. Each year, the club purchases and trims a Christmas tree for the school which is displayed in the lobby. The tree is purchased with club dues, and the trimmings are made by students in the Geometry classes. The club members also do tutoring in math, and this year, along with the Physics Club, visited a computer institute at Rutgers University. New Brunswick. The club's officers are: Alan Spielman, President; Ellen Flannery. Vice-president, Cindy Compton. Secretary; Marie Hussey. Treasurer. The membership includes: Lorraine Ambrose. Chris Baer, Richard Bischoff, Jessica Bowerman. Richard Brown. Kathy Francis. Joe Gaual. Diane Gelburd, Judy Gilbert. Denise Hayducko. Louisa Howard. Carla LaGrassa. Peter Meic. Linda Messerschmidt, Debbie Orbach, Cathy Prager. Patti Russell, Chris Sarra. Barbara Schwahl, Lenore Silvers, Heather Stevenson, Cathy Twanmoh. Linda Vogel, Peggy Vules. 56 the international thespian society ••Tech Crew works on lighting panel. The International Thespian Society, the Honor Society for high school Dramatics, chooses its members from those students in the Drama Workshop who have accumulated 10 or more points. Each of these points is determined by every ten hours a student has contributed to the workshop. This has been Troupe «1615’s second year at M.R.H.S. This year, it was decided that the Thespian Society would be the core of the Drama Workshop, choosing both the plays to be presented during the year and crews and crew chiefs for the plays, as well as completely running the Drama Workshop. The officers of the National Thespian Society are: President, Bill Liegal; Vice-President. Gayle Galatas: Recording Secretary. Lorna Gade; Corresponding Secretary. Becky Lorberfeld; Treasurer. Jackie Parsick. Historian. Rose Esposito: Publicity Manager. Diane Papa. Advisor to the group is Mrs. Bonnie Shuman. The membership includes: Richard Bischoff, Richard Brown. Jessica Bowerman. Sue Clay, Cindy Dell. Kevin Fry. Jack Frazier. Laura Gardner, Diane Gelburd. Steve de Pietri. Michael Morizio. Doug Morley. Carla LaGrassa. Paul Moran. Dennis Parsick, Henry Wojotowicz. Peggy Yules, Cathy Twanmoh. rr i german club Due to lack of support on the part of the student body, the German Club this year was practically non-existent. What was a fairly large and active club only a few years ago has today dwindled down to be one of the school’s smallest. Because of this, the club has not been very active. It is hoped that next year, students will show more spirit and enthusiasm for the German Club, so that its members can once again take part in its activities. french club Spanish club This year the Spanish Club visited the Hispanic Society of America, where original paintings by El Greco and other Spanish masters are on display. Afterwards, the club and the advisers. Mrs. Patricia Weltner and Mr. Ralph Cutro. dined at the La Fonda Del Sol. an exclusive Restaurant with an excellent Spanish cuisine. The club also participated in the Student Council Bazaar. The officers are: Sharon Walsh. Pres: Chuck Weigel, Vice-Pres.: Ellen Garret. Sec.; and Valerie Weisenberger. T reas. The French Club is open to any student currently taking French, or who has taken French in previous years. The club, along with other clubs and organizations in the school and in the area, raises money for the American Field Service, so that a foreign student may come to America and attend school here for a year. This year, the French Club was aided in its work by the newly-formed American Field Service Club. The club’s activities include a trip, and various fund raising projects, one of which is the selling of stationery. The club's advisor is Mrs. D. Perkins. The officers of the French Club are: President, Becky lorberfeld; Vice-President. Richard Bischoff: Secretary. Heather Stevenson: Treasurer. Cathy Twanmoh. future teachers of america The Future Teachers' Club is composed of Junior and Senior students who are interested in the teaching profession. This year, the club's activities included a trip to a state teachers’ college, observation of grammar school classes by club members, guest speakers at meetings, and a monthly bulletin board exhibit. The club also raises funds through dues and a cake sale, so that a bond may be awarded to a deserving Senior club member at graduation. The club’s advisors are Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Bell. The officers are: Pres. — Barbara Wyckoff; Vice-Pres. — Lenore Silvers: Sec. — Marie Hussey; Treas. — Kenny Haspel. 60 Mr. John Shaw. Advisor medical careers club The Medical Careers Club is open to any student who is interested in a career in medical work. The club is one of the most active and beneficial in the school and community. Members of the club visit hospitals and nursing homes for the purpose of observation and donating food to the ill and impoverished, especially during the Christmas season. Club members also serve as secretaries and aides to Mrs. Marion Roman and Mrs. Helen Dolan, who are the advisors of the club. The officers of the club are: President — Debby Marshall: 1st Vice-Pres. — Barbara King, 2nd Vice-Pres. — Chris Baer: Secretary — Audrey Kiah; Treasurer — Irene Shanahan. 61 the l.s.d. club (let’s stop drugs) The L.S.D. ( Let's Stop Drugs”) Club was formed to inform students about the hazards connected with the use of drugs. The club, supported by the Matawan Jaycees. was donated an acre of land worth $12,000. and its main project now is to set up a Teen Center on this land. The club is presently trying to raise the money to furnish the Center's interior, and has started various projects around the school. The club's officers are: Pres., Debbie Hegedus; Vice-Pres.. Rose Esposito: Sec'y.. Ellen Garrett; Treas.. Renee Myers. american field service A.F.S. CLUB Newly formed this year, the American Field Service Club's main purpose is to help finance the cost of having a foreign exchange student at Matawan. To do this, it works in conjunction with the French Club, running dances and sponsoring many other fund raising activities. Both clubs are advised by Mrs. Perkins. The temporary chairman of the A.F.S. Club is Howard Noddings. 62 audio visual staff The Audio-Visual staff is a very select group of photographers and technicians who provide service to the school and the community. The A.-V. staff does the majority of the photographs for the school newspaper and the yearbook as well as various outside organizations. They are also in charge of the projectors and setting up the P.A. systems. The staff is advised by Mr. A. John McKenna and Mr. Anthony Crego. The members of the staff include Mike Morizio, Jack Frazier, managers of the staff; and John Donahue. Paul Moran. Mr. McKenna and Mr. Crego. Advisors John Donahue, Photo Staff Paul Moran. Technical Staff The Forensics Club, re organized this year, has been formed at M.R.H.S. to give students the opportunity for participation in debate tournaments, dramatic interpretation, oratory, declamation, oral interpretation, and other Speech and Forensic tournaments and contests. Through this club, interested students will be able to gain experience and guidance in speech activities before entering the various tournaments. The Forensics Club this year entered six contestants in the Long Branch Speech Festival, of which four placed in their respective categories. The club also participated in the WJLK Youth Forum at different times throughout the year, and began a Debating Team for participation in State Debate Tournaments. The Forensics Club is advised by Mrs. Velma Cole. This years's officers are: President, Peter Meic: Vice-President. Laura Gardner: Secretary. Gayle Galatas: Treasurer. Bruce Conrad. campaign During the month of February approxiamately 300 MRHS and Lloyd Road students collected over $2000 for the Biafra Relief Drive. Sponsored by the Student Council, the Drive was headed by Keith Gross. Ronald Levine acted as publicity manager. Money was collected from MRHS students during lunch periods and was donated by local merchants and residents. Area chairmen included: Karen Green. Judy Gilbert. Peggy Godwin. Donald Suss. Debbie Orbach. and several others. forensics league biafra relief 64 Anyone who wishes to give a performance of any type at all before an audience may join the Vocal and Instrumental Performer's Club. Formerly the Piano Club, the club, this year, has branched out. and now includes any performance medium at all. This idea has proven quite successful, for in its first year, the club boasts of a large membership. At meetings, members give their performances to the rest of the club. Among the types of performances usually given are solo voice, voice and piano, solo piano, and guitar, although there have been performances by trumpet, trombone, and even organ. The V.I.P. Club is advised by Mrs. Hannah. The officers are : Pres. — Richard Brown; Vice-Pres. — Kathy Benyola; Sec. — Lisa Zimmer: Program Co ordinator — Carlo Vinci. v.i.p. club 65 biology club Any student currently enrolled in a History course is eligible to join the History Club. This year, the club's activities included the usual club trip, as well as student reports, panel discussions, and debates. Also this year, eight club members were sent as representatives to Monmouth College's Government Institute, where key government officials were guest speakers. The club’s officers are: Pres. — Jimmy Culpepper: Vice-Pres. — Elaine Karyczak; Sec. — Linda Messerschmidt; Treas. — Gabe Giassi. This year, the Biology Club was not very active. In the middle of the year. Mrs. Gade became advisor.'The club went on a trip to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, in Philadelphia. They also sponsored a booth in the Student Council Carnival. Next year. Mrs. Gade hopes to create a club in which a student with an interest in biology can follow that interest as far as he wants. history club 66 library club The Library Club is composed of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are interested in the different aspects of library work. Among the various duties and services rendered by the club members are filing, shelving, working behind the check out desk, and bibliography and reference work. The club’s activities include two trips, one to a large public library, and one to a Broadway show: the Library Club dance: and the club Banquet, where students who have worked in the club for one year or more receive special awards. The club’s advisor is Mrs. Davidson. The officers are: Pres. — Marilyn Chewey; Vice Pres. — Karen Almenas: Sec. — Barbie Jetter; Treas. — Barbara Biel. 67 block “m” club Bottom row. John Geran. Jeff Watson, John Szyarto. 2nd row — George Parigian. Rick Klein. Jim Rankl. Third row — Bruce Gardner. Jody Vacarrella. Danny Craparo. Top — Rick Manville. Andy Bellamy. Jack Shepherd. Chuck Lockwood, and Mattie Wilkes. To be eligible for membership in the Block M Club, one must receive a letter for participation in sports, and be elected to membership. Each year, the club members gather wood for the annual bonfire. This year's president is John Szyarto. The advisors of the club are Mr. William George and Mr. Deiter Johnson. SPORTS huskies season starts with a blaze; then tapers off Bottom Row — Tony Russetl, Matty Wilkes, Jackie Jerowicz. Alan Stark. Sam Lauro, John Szyarto. Willie Alison. Mike Testa, Glen Martin, Bill Casagrande. 2nd Row — Frank Devi no. Danny Craparo. Twilly Curry. Tim Adams. Rick Manville. John Geran. John McKinney. Joe Vaccarelli. Carl Harris. Dennis Washington. Jim Rankle. John McDonald. 3rd Row — Marty Devino. Fred Forman. Eon Forman. Marty Morissey.. Ed Darahighlo. Randy Charlson. Tom Casagrande. Isaic Smith. Curtis Edwards. Mike Herb. Bob Conelly. George Lee Top Row — T. Parigtan, Manager; Barry Rizzo, Coach: Bill George. Asst. Coach. Barry Rizzo. Coach 70 September 28 (At Jackson Twp.) MATA WAN 65 JACKSON TOWNSHIP 0 Matawan opened its 1968 season with a crushing 65-0 victory over Jackson twp. Jackson formerly a “C” division team was playing their first “B” division game. They just couldn't cope with the Huskies single wing offense. T.D.'S. — Szyarto 2, Allison 2, Russell 2, Wilkes 2, Connolly 1. Curry 1 (103 yds. with an intercepted pass). Tom Casagrande — 5 PAT’S. MATAWAN JACKSON 19 1st downs 5 392 Rushing ydg. 23 111 Passing ydg. 91 9-17 -0 Passes 7-16-3 155 Return ydg. 0 1-57 Punts 7-27 0 Fumbles lost 0 45 Yds. penalized 34 MATAWAN 13 27 12 13 65 JACKSON 0 0 0 0 0 matawan romps jackson , 60-0 71 October 12 (At M.R.H.S.) MATAWAN 12 RED BANK 29 In the third game of the season Red Bank rallied to a 29-12 victory. Red Bank, moving down from the more powerful A division, had no difficulty with the Huskies. Matawan, however, was down only 2 pts. at half time. During the second half. Matawan suffered the interception of 3 passes, which assured a Red Bank victory. T.D.’s — Russell 1. Szyarto 1. MATAWAN 9 1st downs RED BANK 11 173 Ydg. rushing 160 45 Ydg. passing 80 2-14-3 Passes 6-11-1 4-23 Punts 4-39 0 Fumbles 3 55 Yds. penalized 55 RED BANK 0 14 0 15 29 MATAWAN 6 6 0 0 12 72 mice ed r uskies mouth October 5 (At Matawan) MATAWAN 13 MONMOUTH REGIONAL 13 Matawan, after a powerful showing against Jackson, was held to a tie by underdog Monmouth Reg. The crucial play was a missed P.A.T. by Matawan late in the 4th quarter. Monmouth Regional's defense, showing no fear for the Huskies 65 pt. offense, did a fine job of containing the Huskies. T.D.’s — Szyarto 1. Russell 1. PAT. — Szyarto MATAWAN MONMOUTH REG. 11 1st downs 11 180 Yds. rushing 177 4 Yds. passing 60 1-3 Passes 6-10 5-37 Punts 5-31 3 Fumbles 3 5 Yds. penalized 6 MONMOUTH 0 6 7 0 13 MATAWAN 0 0 7 6 13 ‘squan’ outplays matawan 19-6 October 26 (At M.R.H.S.) MATAWAN 6 MANASQUAN 19 It became a Manasquan day as they remained undefeated, winning over Matawan 19-6. Statistically, Matawan was close. We just couldn’t capitalize i on our scoring opportunities. The running of Manasquan's Len Warwick was too much for our defense. Willie Allison was the lone Matawan scorer. MATAWAN MANASQUAN 14 1st downs 14 170 Rushing ydg. 211 65 Passing ydg. 49 3-10-2 Passes 2-2-0 2-39 Punts 3-37 30 Ydgs. penalized 35 MATAWAN 0 0 6 0 6 MANASQUAN 7 6 0 6 19 matawan outplayed by asbury The Huskies were never really in the game after the Blue Bishops of Asbury Park scored late in the first period. However, it was a hard fought game until the Matawan team let down slightly toward the end of the contest, giving up two more touchdowns to end the game at 21-0 MATAWAN STATISTICS ASBURY PARK 5 1st Downs 13 83 Rushing ydg. 194 24 Passing ydg. 46 3-16-2 Passes 8-7-1 25 Return ydg. 105 8-32 Punts 6-30 0 Fumbles lost 0 14 Yds. Penalty 70 75 This game was a resounding victory as the Huskies played brilliant football to beat their “A” division rivals at the Freehold field. Scoring 4 touchdowns in the first period and going on to a total of 42 points. John Szyarto and Co. showed the Shore Conference that Matawan had a better team than their record indicated. MAT. STATS. FREEHOLD 13 1st downs 17 31 rush yds. 121 0 pass yds. 204 105 yds. penalty 65 76 huskies have fine showing at freehold matawan edges out howell, 14-7 November 16 (At M.R.H.S.) MATAWAN 14 HOWELL 7 Matawan overcame S. Freehold 14-7 in a very close game. Matawan was led by Tony Russell, a junior, who scored both of our T.D.'s. Tony carried the ball 79 times for 150 yards. Matawan's defense did a fine job in holding Howell to 7 pts. MATAWAN HOWELL 10 1st downs 8 215 Rushing ydg. 107 5 Passing ydg. 17 1-2-1 Passes 3-7-1 3-35 Punts 5-38 2 Fumbles 2 45 Ydgs. penalized 50 MATAWAN 0 0 7 7 14 HOWELL 0 7 0 0 7 77 matawan is held to one t.d by ocean November 23 (Originally scheduled for Oct. 19) MATAWAN 6 OCEAN TWP. 27 Matawan suffered its worst defeat of the year at the hands of Ocean Township 27-6. Ocean, this years Class 'B' champs, sparkled offensively and defensively. Russell scored our only T.D. MATAWAN OCEAN TWP. 7 1st downs 15 182 Rushing ydg. 285 66 Passing ydg. 88 5-20-0 Passes 7-18-0 4-39 Punts 3-20 1 Fumbles 2 0 Vdgs. penalized 45 MATAWAN 0 0 6 0 6 OCEAN TWP. 0 13 7 7 27 November 28 (At M.R.H.S.) MATAWAN 49 KEYPORT 0 Matawan. as expected, ended their 1968 season on a bright note with a 49-0 slaughter of Keyport. Due to the unbalanced pairing, this will probably mark the end of the MAT.-KEY. series. Offensively Matawan was overpowering. Our defense sparkled in shutting out the Raiders. Matawan finished with a 4-4-1 record overall. In conference play we were 2-4-1. MATAWAN KEYPORT 15 1st downs 6 245 Rushing ydg 39 76 Passing ydg. 0 7-15-0 Passes 3-13-4 1-26 Punts 3-32 0 Fumbles 0 50 Ydgs. Penalized 35 MATAWAN 7 14 21 7 49 KEYPORT 0 0 0 0 0 matawan cross country wins “b” division championship Our cross country team won its 1st title, becoming B' division champs. The Huskies amassed a perfect 7-0 record in class 'B' competition, while finishing 9-2 overall. Coach Gene Jaczynski in his 8th year as Coach, finally copped his 1st championship after 2nd place finishes the last 2 years. The Huskies 2 defeats were against ’A’ division teams. On Oct. 15. Matawan lost 20-43 on Raritan’s sand filled home course. The Huskies gained small consolation in the fact that their star runner, senior Bruce Gardner, took first and remained undefeated in dual meet competition. Bruce's undefeated status remained intact until the final meet of the season. Matawan was defeated by Middle- town 19-40 and Bruce finished 2nd. ten sec- onds off the pace. Gardner, however, on Oct. 25. cut 14 seconds off the Matawan record running a remarkable 12:06 on the 2.4 mile course. Gardner was backed up by 4 other fine runners. The real key to the success of this year’s team was the consistency of these four to group together. Senior Andy Bellamy and juniors Jeff Watson. Rick Klein, and Dennis Stuart were always grouped right in the top 8. These three juniors ought to put on quite a show next year. Jack Shepherd and Greg Welstead were the other varsity runners. VARSITY: John O'Rielly. Jack Shepherd. Dennis Sturt. Greg Welstead Coach Jaczynski. Jeff Watson. Andy Bellamy. Rick Klein. Bruce Gardner 80 Louis Nagy. Paul Komsh. Roger Stolte. Gregg Watson. Coach — Jaczynski. Frank Dugan. Dave Wells. Corey Kurica. Pat Kellehcr Manager Dugan 81 Bruce Gardner — Captain basketball team has disappointing season Top row. Bruce MacCutcheon — Coach. Ronald Sanders. Clarence Garland. John Mohler. Bill Hussey. Kent Johnson. Kevin Kiah. Kneeling. Ken Haspel. Mark Burnup. Andy Bellamy. Jackie Lewis. Boy's Basketball The Matawan Basketball team had a disappointing 8-10 season. This isn't too bad considering that Matawan’s starting five all graduated last year. Coach Bruce MacCutcheon can foresee better things next year. Graduating seniors Ken Haspel. Andy Bellamy. Jack Lewis, Frank Allison, Daryl Londner, and Ron Sanders leave behind some very talented underclassmen. These include the team's leading scorer this year, junior Mark Burnup. Also expected to produce next year are Bill Hussey. John Mohler. Randy Charlsen. Wayne Schubiger. Fred Forman. Jim Cameron, and Matt Wilkes. 82 84 matawan matmen have a building year The 1968-69 Varsity Wrestling Squad. Kneeling. Ed Black. Bill Waitt. Tony Standing. Lloyd Kronitz. Curtis Edwards. Mike Herb. Tony Russell. Marty Straniero. Howie Noddmgs. Kenny Wmnacott. Jack Sheperd. Carlo Vinci. DcVmo. Bill Lawlor. Coach WRESTLING Despite coach Bill Lawlor’s conscientious efforts, the wrestling team failed to have a successful season, winding up with a 1-9 win-loss record in Conference B Division; the basic reason being inexperience. By way of consolation, a great deal of indi- vidual improvement was displayed; particularly by senior Jack Shephard. Jack had a superb sea- son record of 9-1. Also enjoying fine seasons were sophomores Mike Herb and Curtis Edwards. Herb had a 9-1 record while Edwards was 5-3. Coach Lawlor is optimistically looking forward to next year, when his young team should take a step further in reaching their potential. Other seniors performing creditably were Lloyd Kronitz and Carlo Vinci. 87 The 1968-69 J.V. Wrestling Squad. Kneeling. David Baulier. Walter Underwood. Bill Lawlor. coach. Eric Baer. John Papa. Mickey Dietz. Bill Lawlor Jr.. John King. Andy Herb. Chick Hearn. Frank Leong. George Lee. Don Silva, standing. Carl Vitale. Pleasant Jonhson. Ed Lawrence. Coach Bill Lawlor demonstrates a move with Mike Herb and George Lee. as Lloyd Kronitz. Jack Shepard and Carlo Vinci look on. 89 Girls Basketball The girls Basketball team had another fine year finishing second in Central Jersey. Matawan has a sparkling 12-1. the lone loss at the hands of Central Regional. The team was led in scoring by senior Lenore Silvers; who was runnerup in scoring last year. Sophomore Carsandra Taylor was runnerup this year. Graduating seniors besides Lenore are Barbara Wyckoff, Ellen Flannery. Barbara Reed and Estelle Hamilton. Coach Miss Kerwin is looking forward to another fine compaign next year with C. Taylor. Barbara Drago. Denise Williams. Nancy Helms. Barbara Remer. Phyllis Jones. Diane Dolan. Retta Goolsby, Gail Caley. Barbara Neil and Sue White returning. girl’s basketball finishes with 12-1 season 90 girl’s basketball team finishes with 12 to 1 record Bottom — Barbara Reed. Estelle Hamilton. Lenore Silvers. Ellen Flannery. Barbara Wyckoff. Standing. First row. Margaret Kerwin. Coach. Denise Williams. Barbara Drago. Cassandra Taylor. Diane Dolan. Princilla Darnels. Gail Calcy. Linda Carter. Storekeeper. Standing. Second row, Irene Shanahan. Manager. Susan White. Retta Goolsby. Nancy Helms. Barbara Remer. Chris Collins. Carol Tremper. Statistician. 91 bowling team wins state championship TOP ROW: Mr. Richard Hollar, advisor; Larry Taylor. John Szyarto. 8ruce Schour. Dave Roberts. BOTTOM ROW. Mark Krcsky. Richard Rosenblatt, and John Geran. Bowling The MRHS Bowling team turned in a superb performance, winning the state championship. The team had a 25-5 record. The road to the state championship was not an easy one. Under rookie Coach Richard Holler the team clinched the Shore Conference Northern Division by winning their last 15 games of the season and 92 then went on to win the Shore Conference Championship. The team was led by seniors Rich Rosenblatt. John Szyarto, and Dave Roberts. Returning next year are John Geran, Bruce Schour. Marc Kresky. and Larry Taylor. trackmen shatter four records — The Boy’s track team had a disappointing 2-7 season. Coach Bill George, however, had several fine individual performances. Senior Bruce Gardner shattered the 880 yd. record with a fine time of 1:57.4. Junior Tony Russell established a remarkable record of 22 ft. 9‘ 4in. in the long jump. Senior Tom Cholewa set two records. Tom threw the shot put 51 ft. 7 in. and the javelin 186 ft. 4 in. Other graduating seniors are Jim O’Donnell, Al Stark. Andy Bellamy. Louie Papa and Buddy Cate. Returning next year with fine potential are Jeff Watson, Rick Klein, Frank Manzo. Mike Barnett, Bill Hussey. B. Hess. George Parigian. Mike Herb, Dave Suidane. Glenn Martin. Kevin O'Donnell. Corey Kuricka. Randy Charlson. Dennis Sturt. 93 f i I I I A| aSLifii ( i I. m -AbI .V'A •i ' T VMaJu! J?f a I I r a i : girl’s track team sees fine individual performances The girl's track team, coached by Miss Nancy Erickson, had a fine 6-2 record. Cassandra Taylor was the only Record Breaker. Cassandra broad jumped 16 ft. 10 in. for the new record. Senior Elaine Karyczak. discus event, was undefeated throughout the year. Other fine performances were put in by seniors Leneore Silvers and Estelle Hamilton. Pat Hodge. 440 yd. run. also had an excellent year. Returning next year are Pat. Cassandra. Barbara Loosch, Peggy Godwin. Lois Hynes. Gail Corley. Kathy Klein. C. Leto, and Phyllis Jones, who should combine to put together a fine season. Front row — Pnncila Daniels. Kathy Klion, Carol Leto. Cassandra Mary Lawlor. Third row. Barbara Loosch, Pat Goedel. Barbara Drago. Taylor. Janrce Reardon. Lois Hyney. Gail Caley. Center row, Pat Hodge. Lenore Silvers. Barbara Mames. Top. Denise Pittman. Retta Goolsby. Mary Ann Kacirek. Elaine Karyczak. Marie Hussey. Noreen Hussey. matawan nine finish second in shore conference The Matawan nine had another good year, finishing second in the Shore Conference with a 10-4 record (12-7 overall). The team under coach George Deitz, was led by the slugging of senior 3rd baseman John Szyarto. who batted .408. Other graduating seniors are John Butch. Mike Ingram. Jim Connolly. Rick Giblock, Jack Jurewicz. Daryl Londner. and Robert Hanna. The outlook for next year is promising. Bill and Tom Casagrande. Jim Rankl. Paul Searle. Marc Kresky. John Geran. Bruce Schour, Fred Forman, Twilley Curry, and Danny Smith should produce a fine club. The J.V. team, under coach Deiter Johnson, had an excellent 15-1 record. Coach Bill Newman’s Freshman team was also 15-1. golfers tie for fourth place Rick Manville. Mark Burnup. Coach Hans Fleischer. Dave Roberts. Ed Bauman. The Golf team, coached by Hans Fleischer, had a very respectable 7-3 record, good for a fourth place tie in the Shore Conference. The team was led by senior Dave Roberts, who was voted Most Valuable Player. With only one other graduating senior. Robert Fencik. the outlook for next year is bright. Returning next year are Mark Burnup. Robert Roberts. John Hollweg, Jim Hoyt, and Rick Manville. 106 class of 1972 Kathy Guerrera. Treasurer Kim O'Donnell. Secretary i-i Denise lawlor. President Cathy Manville, Vice-President Miss Leslie Bobb. Advisor Mrs. Marlene Flemer. Advisor 108 Altman. J. Ambrose, B. Anderson. A. Anderson. B. Angello. N. Apruzzese. R. Arroyo. A. Ash. S. Ashe. P. Asscng. D. Bagshaw. J. Baker. C. Balog. C. Barbaza. N. Barron. G. Barron. J. Baulier. D. Bauman. E. Bauso, P. Beckmann. D. Bellamy. L. Bendon. L. Berger. M. Bernstein. M Biesiada. A. Bily. M. Birmingham. C. Bissett. B. Black. B. Black. E. Blanken. D. Borup. L. Brown. A. Brown, G. Brown. P. Brown. R. Brown. V. Bucco. R. Budelman. V. Bullard, B. Burgey. D. Burgcy. R. Burns. D. Burns. G. Byrd. G. Cain. M. Calcy. G. Carlson. R. Carri I. E. Carroll. A. Carroll. R. Carter. R. Castagnola. T. Cate. J. Caufield. E. Cetpho. D. Ceppalum. P. Cernero. G. Cherry. J. Chewy. P. Comerford. R. Connelly. K. Connelly. K. Connolly. L. Cooper. D. Corley. M. ••Two heads are better than one.” Falco. P. Feldman, D. Firestine. R. Fitzmaurice. J. Ehlers. H. Eisenberg. A. Esposito. J. Evans. S. Flaherty. D. Flynn. C. Forde. R. Foster. G. Foyle. T. Francis. J. Friedman. C. Friedman. J. Cox. E. Daidone. S. Daly. M. Daniels. J. Davis. G. Davis. R. Dean. E. Dean. R. Deboms. C. Decker. T. Deitz. M. Demery. G. Derez. J. Dickinson. N. Dickson. N. Disbrow. S. Dolan. K. Drago. D. Driscoll. P. Dunphy. C. Dyche. F. Sophomore Amy Blumenthal tests her wits against the sewing machine needle as she struggles to thread it. Fries. C. Furnbach. T. Gaul. J. Geiger. M. Gellcr. K. Geran. T. Gilbert. R. Giordanclli. J. Gocdel. P. Goolsby. L. Goolsby. R Gorhan. W. Gray. R. Greenberg. M. Groveman. H. Guerrera. K. Gurmcz. S. Hahn. S. Hallarin, G. Hamilton, S. Hartly. J. Haskins. K. Haug, M. Hauser. N. Industrious Freshmen are oblivious to everything. Haynes. I. Hearn. C. Hedglm, J. Helms. C. Hemenway. F. Herb. A Herbert. R Higgins. E. Himpsl. F. Hinds. L. Hodge. L. Horner. R. Hoyt. G. Hunley. D. Hussey. N. Hutchins. E. Hutchinson. E. Indrycka. A. Jackson. A. Jackson. H. Jackson. O. Jackson. S. Jensen. K. Kaplan. D. Kearns. J. Keegen. G. Ill Kircher. K. Klein. K. Knoppcl. G. Koenig. S. Konish. P. Korf. M. Kramer L. Kronitz. K. Kube. S. Kurica. C. LaFragola. M. Lanzaro. L. Lasko. G. Lasko. S. Lassen. B. Lawlor. D. lawtor M. Lawrence. E. Leander. D. Lembo, G. Leontine. W. Leto. C. Lockwood. J. Locorriere. S. Lombardie. P. Love. R. Maass, R. MacAvoy. G. MacCutcheon. M. MacPhcc. B. Maidment. D. Main. C. Maines. B. Manville. C. Marinelli. J. Marshall. P. Martin. K. Mayer. H. McAndrcws. T. McClune. M. McCown. C. McCullers. J. McGauchie. C. McGinty. D. McKenna. K. McKennen. D. McKinney. G. McMickens. M McNulty. P. Melo. R. Mess. P. Messerschmidt. W. Meyer. D. Miller. B. Mitchet. H. Molinotf. S. Monforte. C. Moore. R. Morgan J. Morley. V. Moskowitz. G. Muller. T. Nagy. L. Navan. G. Neal. 8. Nealis. 0. Nealis. D. Nealy. B. Neiland. P. Nelson. N. Ncmcistis. M. Nemeth. L. Nevad. D. Nicklas. M. Nigro. A. Noddings J. Nolan. T. Nunziato. A. O’Donnell. K. Olson. B. OReilly. J. Pardee. A. Pascucci. C. Pent. G. M.R.H.S. students set a record for the longest straw. Here Kevin Fry. a junior, sips his orange drink 16 feet away. Synder. S. Sparks. S. Stein. S. Stevens. S. Petrosky. B. Pittman. 0. Pokorny. L. Pocdy. R Posner. T. Potter. R. Powell. C. Price. E. Prince. C. Putnam. S. Rappaport. J. Reardon. J. Reid. M. Reilly. E. Reynolds. D. Rindt. J. Rizzo. R. Robinson. V. Rose. L. Rosenblatt. M. Ross. M. Rubin. S. Salmon. P. Schimpf. M. Schram. 8. Schweikert. R. Soaros. P. Senk. Z. Shanahan. J. Shoemaker. L. Sholes. 0. Shortndge. M. Sica. S. Simonson. R. Siravo. M. Siss. G. Skowronski. D. Smith. 0. Smith. E. Smith. S. Smith. W. Synder. J. Sanders. P. Sanders. V. Santamaria. O. Savio. J. Scalzo. T. Schetclich. G. Schiller. R. •'Business is great! exclaims Diane Conrad, as she gleefully hands Jack Donahue the pen he just bought from the school store Steward. M. Stolte. R. Stone. T. Straczynski. J. Sturt, 0. Suhaya. C. Sullivan. K. Switzer. K. Tclter. M. Thompson. N. Thomson. 0. Tomasello. J. Tray nor. E. Trez. J. Troncone. J. Tureby. W. Underwood. D. Valles. R. Van. M. Van Horn, D. Viola. R. Viseglia. M Vogel. M. Vogel. M. Kim O'Donnell snuggles up to the apprehensive David Kaplan in A Thurber Carnival . Waitt, W. Washington. M. Washington. M. Watson. C. Watson. T. Weiser, M. Wells. G. Wcssinger. T. Wheat. L. White. W. •Wicks. D. Wicks. D. Wilson. W. Witzgall. M. Wood. C. Wyckoff, R. Zdumak. N. Zibulsky. B. Zieff. H. Ziegler. E. Zimmerman. G. Zinsmeister. D. Zweidinger. C. The sophomores staged a funeral for school spirit in the annual Thanksgiving Day-Game assembly. 115 116 class of 1971 Sue Clay. Secretary Pam Edwards. Treasurer Neil Selinger. President Barbara Grady. Vice President Miss MaryAnn Donlm, Advisor Mrs. Florence Bod iak. Advisor Albanese. W. Allen. V. Allen. W. Anderson. D. Anderson. E. Andrew. L. Axelrod. N. Bacharde. J. Baer. E. Baker. S. Barnett. M, Barrasso. S. Barron. 0. Beach. G. 117 Behrnes. D. Bennett. J. Bentley. R. Blumenthal. A. Boehm. C. Boehm. R. Bogdonoff. S. Bordeaux. J. Borrelli. J. Bottari. S. Bowden. S. Bracken. A. Bracken. J. Bracken, K. Brando. E. Brown. C. Brown. S. Brown. S. Brown. W. Bruno. D. Bucco. M. Buchner. L, Burke. C. Burkett. K. Butch. S. Cameron. J. Campbell. E. Cannin. A, Carini. V. Carni. P. Carter. R. Casagrande. T. Casey. R. Charlsen. R. Chernet. J. CrOCCO. R. Clay. S. Clodius. K. Cohen. T. Colavito. C. Collins. C. Compton. P. Conner. S. Connolly. R. Conrad. B. Craparo. 0. Crouse. R. Curry, T. Dalfonzo. L. Daly. D. Daniels. 8. Davis. S. Dawidowicz. D. Day. D. Doll. C. Derechailo. E. Devi no. M. Drago. B. Dugan. F. Durante. D. Dworkis. L. Dwyer. J. Ebert. A. Edwards. C. 118 Edwards. P. Elgart. K. Ellison. E. Engclbretson. C. Eovino. R. Festa. E. Fieux. M. Fish. M. Fleming. C. Foley. C. Formon. F. Formon. I. Francis, K. Fredericks. P. Frew. J. Fry. P. Furey. J. Futch. G. Galloway. B. Galvin. M. Garrett. E. Giblock, G. Gilmour. H. Glebinski. I. 119 Gluck. A. Goddard. M. Goldberg. C. Goldstein. H. Gonzalez. A Gostin. J. Grady. B Gray. M Green sweig. E. Groff man. E. Grygotis. K Gusti. A. Guzzo. C. Halvorsen. Ruth Hamilton. M. Hanson. P. Harris. M. Henderson. 0. Herb. M. Hernger. D. Hesse. R. Heycr. B. Hodge. P. Holmes. J. Hoppes. J. Hourihan. J. Huff. M. Hussey. K. Hynes. L. Jobe. S. Jock. C. Johnson. D. Johnson. P. Jones. P. Jones. V. Karyczak. W. Kaufman. A. Kearney. C. Keil. C. Kelleher. P. Kiah. A. King. J. King. M. Kirchncr. B. KnoeppeL J. Kolakowski. 0. Kovacs S. Kriete. J. Kuebler. G. Kurica. C. Lacerre. 0. Lam berth, M. Lane. J. LaRusso. L. Lauor. P. Lawlor. W. Leavy. L. Lebansky. F. Lee. G. Lehn. K. Leo. S. Leonard. J. Leontme. A. Lesmez. J. Levenson. S. Levitin. L. Lewis. K. Lewis. P. Lloyd. E. Loosch. B. Loy. S. Lubow. A. Lund. C. Mackiel. T. Madej. S. Maidment. J Maliko. E. Marino. 0. Marley. D. Marvel. 0. Masko. L. May. W. McDonnell. R. 121 The Thurber Carnival cast prepares tor a long rehearsal. McGill. B. McKenna. M. McKinney. V. McNamara. M. McNulty. W. McPherson. S. Me«c. M, Mcrtz. M. Michaels. K. Migliore. P. Miller. E. Miller, J. Miseie. C. Mitchell. S. Morehcad. D. Moreski. C. Morrissey. M, Mosely. R. 'W mm. 122 Muller. J. Mulligan. M. Murphy. A. Myers. R. Nappi. L. Neal. T. Negrin. M. Netlland. J. Nicholson. P. Noga. P. Nuccio. M. O'Brien. J. O'Brien. K. O'Donnell. K. Okun. J. O'Shea. P. Osipowitz. J. Papa. R. Parsick. J. Pedersen. S Pennington. W. Perrotta. M. Phelan. M. Pittius. M. Pittius. M. Poling. C. Podolsky. G. Putnam. R. Raffa. A. Ratfa. G. Ramone. J. Rangos. N. Raymond. C Reid. E. Richman. D. Rispoli. R. Rivena. E. Rizzo. P. Roberts, R. Rochelle. M. Rodriguez. K. Rogers. D. ■ Rogers. S. Rosar. K. Rosenberg. J. Rosenstock. A. Ross. D. Rowe. G. Rubin. E. Rubinstein. S. Rupp. K. Ryan. M. Ryan. M. Sanders. E. Sarra. R. Satty. S Savoy. A, Schaffer. N. Schiller. A. Schnapf. L. Schweitzer, J. Selmger. N. Shackelton. C. Sheppard, T. Shoemaker. M, Sickels. M. 123 Sigmund. S. Silva. 0. Smith. I. Smith. R. Smutko. S Sowell. F. Sowell. R. Spedaccini. P. Sparks. S Spector. H. Spiecker. K. Stepnowski. R Stokes. L. Storey. C. Strainiero. A. Strainicro. N. Stultz. A. Sturt. D. Taggert. C. Taylor. C. Tcrranova. D. Terrarvova. P. Thieme. R. Tomasello. 6. Trabachmo. J Trimper. J. Tsaqaris, M. Van Horn. L. Van Sickle, K. Vena. N. Vitale. C. 124 Volpelius. K. Wagner, V. Walker. A. Walker.R. Watson. C. Watson. R. Wattenberh. J. Wedemeyer, M. Weigel. C. Weiss. K. Weldon. T. Wentworth. F. White. S. Williams. C. Williams, J. Wilson. M. Wilson, M. E. Winnacott. K. Witzig. B. Wohlleb. S. Wojtowicz. M. Zanghi. C. Zamewski. K. Zaretsky. M. Zebrowski. J. Ziegler. M. Zimmer. L. Zimmerman. L. Zwirkow. W. Aloxender. 0. Coifey. L. 125 126 class of 1970 127 Mr. Michael KolatiS. Advisor Mr. John Poulos. Advisor Abrams. M. Adams. T. Allen. E. AlmenaS. K. Anderson. A. Arroyo. M. Ashe. K. Baierdorfer. T. Baldwin. R. Barry. B. Beckman. G Bellamy. F. Bialkowski. N. Biel B. Bily. P. Bischoff. R. Bischoff. S. Blair. S. Born. W. Bornfriend. M. Borup. D. Bower man. J. Brannick. P. Brenon, G. Bruno. G. Brzezniak. J. Burnup. M. Bushnell, L. Candiloro. R. Carmichael. 0. Donahue. J. Donahue. K. Duncan. L. Duncan. N. Durante. D. Eck. V. Eisenbeis. N. Ellerman, L. Esposito. R. Fetta. P. Ficros. I. Flanagan. G. Francis. K. Fraser. L. Franson. J. Friedman. R. Fry. J. Fry. K. 129 Fuchs. D. Gade. L. Gaval. J. Geiger. W. Gcist. J. Gelburd. 0. Geran. J. Getshall. J. Gilbert, J. Giza. D. Godwin. P. Gollmck. W. Gordon. C. Gough. B. Grady. J. Green, K. Green. W. Grey. K. Gross. K. Guoba. T. Hall. 0. Hall. S. Hammond. K. Harris. C. Harris. C. Harris. C. Hasemann. M. Hayducko. D. Hegedus. D. Hellegaard. T. Helms. N. Hcnnig, M. Hodge. K. Holloweg. J. Howard. L. Hoyt. J. Hromnak. J. Hotfidd. L. Hughes. D. Hussey. W. Hutchinson. P. Jaffrey. L. Jankowski. J. Jannorone. L. Jetter. B. 130 Johnson. K. Johnson, P. Jordan. A. Kibble. D. Kidzas. M. Kirchner, K. Klein, R. Knox. M. Korf. B. Kost. L. Krauss, M. Kresky, M. Kurland. C. Kurland. S. LaGrassa. C. Lehn. E. Leuth. R. Levi ne. R. Liddane, 0. Lockwood. C. Longstreet. A. Lovell. R. Lovero. E. Malysa. K. Manville. R. Manzo. F. Manzo. F. Martinez. N. Marvel. J. Matoveik, E. Matuch. C. May. M. Mazza. B. McKinney, J. McMahan C. McF herson. G. Meic. P. Mitchell. J. Mogavero. A. Mohler. J. Moran, P. Morey. B. Martin. G. May. J. Kramer. P. 131 Morey. J. Moroney. J. Mortenson. J. Moshen. G. Mowed. D. Myers. J. Muller. J. Nagy. J. NcTson. S. Newman. A. Nieves. P. Noddings, H. Norcott. K. Orbach, D. O'Keilly. P. Pantaleo. M Parham. D. Paragian. G. Pastore. P. Patti. J Pent. J. Pettyjohn. J. Pike. D. Pizzi. D. ■ Podolsk.. K. Prager. C. Putnam. D. Radziewicz. K. Rankl, J. Raynis. C. Rizzo. L. Robinson. J Rogacki. J. Rosen, S. Ross. C. Rossi. J. Roth. J. Rothman. D. Ruggiero. V. Russell. D. Russell. P. Russo. M. 132 Ryder. J. Remer. B. Sarra. C. Rifkin. D. Schafer. E. Schar. 0. Schaub. W. Scheer. B. Schirmer. D. Schneider, L. Schour. B. Schubiger. W. Schwahl, B. Schwenk. L. Seifter. R. Senk. C. Serie P. Seward. I Shaw. C. Sheppard. B. Siano. B. Sioss. K. Silccchia. L. Simms. D. Smith. D. Smith. 0. Smith. S. Stark. C. Stein. D. Stocker. B. Stringer. F. Strockbino. T. Suss. 0. Syvertsen, C. Taylor. B. Taytor. L. Vaccarella. J. Van Exteter. M. Vecchione. C. Vena. P. Walling. L. Walsh. S. Tdofski. J. Testino. N. Thomas. 8. Thomsen. K. Tilke. M. Tretola. T. Truair. M. Tureby. L. Twanmoh. K. 133 senior play “the bride’s bouquet” After approximately two months of rehearsing, the Senior Class presented its annual Senior play — this year. The Bride's 8ouquet.'' a 3 act mystery comedy. Directed by Mr. Youngman and Senior Laura Gardner, the play told the story of Silas Battmann. owner of Battmann's Castle, and the mysterious disappearance of his body. Enter Paul Battmann. Silas' grandson and heir, who must be married in the castle before he is 23 years old. With Paul comes his mother. Helen Battmann; the bride-to-be. Laura Caldwell; her bridesmaid. Clara Hoover; her aunt. Grace Caldwell: the best man. Roger Varley; and a lawyer. Jonathan Lancaster. Also in the castle are Zeke Rhodes, the handyman; Martha Morgan, the mysterious housekeeper: and the Man. The party is troubled by the absence of Horace Wiggins, the Justice of the Peace, and the disappearance of the bride's bouquet, which contains a clue to the bride's gift. Finally, after a senes of strange incidents, some funny, some frightening, the play ends happily, with the bride getting her gift, and Paul getting his inheri- tance. The Man Ken Haspel Martha Morgan Bess Mam Clara Hoover Becky Lorberfeld Laura Caldwell Paula Sechrist Paul Battmann . ... Dennis Parsick Helen Battmann Diane Papa Grace Caldwell Sharon Maidment Roger Varley Carlo Vinci Jonathan Lancaster ... Larry Clifton Horace Wiggins Richard Brown student staff included: Director Laura Gardner Technical Director Jack Frazier Props Lenore Silvers Lighting Mike Motizk) Program Dorothy Druzbik faculty staff included: Director Carl Youngman Art Joan Soderland Makeup Marilyn McCarron Usherettes Beau Manville Business Manager Harvey Epstein Christmas semi-formal “starlight and snowflakes” Richard Brown does the Shake a Shake , as Lou Caddy watches amusedly. Senior Class President Richard Brown talks to Lois Buckner and Barbara Taylor. The Class of '69 presented the annual Christmas Dance, Starlite and Snowflakes” on December 21. 1968. in the MRHS Cafeteria. Traditionally a semi-formal, the dance was open to juniors and seniors. The couples sat at tables in the cozy atmosphere of spruce centerpieces and candlelight, with music provided by Lou Caddy and the Panics, a society band. Cliff Shackleton entertained everyone with organ music, as did the team of Burke (Chuck) and Ryan (Mark). Hors d'oeuvres and punch were available to all. After the senior promenade, Linda Artelli was crowned Queen by Mr. Caracciolo. Junior Cathi Kurland does a solo. Debbie Nelson end date promenade. A beaming Linda Artdli is crowned by Mr. Caracciolo. The promenade is led by Class Pres. Richard Brown and Vice-Pres. Lenore Silvers. Ml senior celebrities Richard Brown. Alan Spielman — alternate. Ellen Flannery — D. A. R. Boys State. This year, for the first time, there was a tie for a Senior Celebrity category. On the basis of merit in Science. Ellen Flannery and Alan Spielman tied for the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. As of this printing, the tie remained unbroken. Christina Baer competed with all senior girls for the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award. The Daughters of the American Revolution certificate went to Ellen Flannery, commending her for scholarship, loyalty, patriotism and leadership. In June. 1968 the students chose for Girls State and Boys State. They went to Douglass and Rutgers, respectively, to study citizenship. Carol Tremper. Marie Hussey. Ellen Flannery. Lynn Kortenhaus. Girls Citizenship Institute. Christina Baer - Betty Crocker Homemaker Award Alan Spielman and Ellen Flannery — tie — Bausch And Lomb Honorary w.i rrt Lenore Silvers (Alternate) and Barbara Wyckoff - Girl’s State officers senior Lenore Silvers — Vice-President Cynthia Compton — Treasurer Richard Brown — President Karen Kedrowski — Secretary 144 SONJA AAMONT College Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Span. Club 1: French Club 3; Hist. Club 3: Home Ec — Ass't V. Pres. GERARD ALBANESE Jerry College LORRAINE ALEKSIAK ALAN M. ALEXIS Lex Business School Big Al College Maiorettes 4: Comm. Club 4. German Club 1. 3. WILLIAM F. ALLISON Frankie College Ft. Ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 3. 4: Baseball 2. 4: Track 1. 3. 3atty Fries and Richard Brown were voted by the class of 69 as fhe Seniors who did most for MRHS. JUDITH L. ANDREWS Judy College French Club 2. 3. 4 Treas.; Hist. 3. 4; Biology Club Z. F.T.A 4. H.R. Rep. (Alt.) 4 LORRAINE D. AMBROSE Rainy College French Club 1. 2. 4; Pep Club 4; C.Y.O. 1. Treas. 3. V. Pres. 4. DEBORAH M. ANGELLO Debbie College Track 2. 3; Pep Club 8iology Club 2: Hist. Club 3. 4; F.T.A. 3. 4. JANETTE M. AMERIO Jen College Hist. Club 3; V.I.P. 4: F.T.A. 4; Biology Club 2: Varsity Singers 3. LINDA E. ARTELLI College Yr. Bk. 4 Typ. Ed: Drama 4; Bio. 2; F.T.A. 4; Library 2. 3 V.P.. 4; Hist. Club 3. 4: H.R. Rep. 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. 1. 3: Span. 1. 2; Christmas Dance 4: Prom. Comm. 3. LOUISE M. ASSENG Marriage Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. CHRISTINA R. BAER Chris Nursing Span. Club 1: Med. C. Club 3. 4. V.P.: F.T.A. 3. 4; Hist. Club 3. 4; Biology Club 2: Chorus 2. 3. 4: Hnrs. Math 3. CATHERINE M. BAKER Bake Computer Programming Pep 1. 2; Home Ec. 1, 2: Bio. 1: V. Ball 1. 2 TERRIE LYNN BALEK Ter Private Nursing RANDOLPH H. BARRETT Randy ' Navy Football 1. 3; Basketball Int. 1. 2. 3. 4. ANDREW BELLAMY Andy College Cr. Country 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. STEPHEN BELLAMY Undecided Basketball 1: Cross Country GEORGE J. BENNER Bonner Technical School 146 KATHLEEN R. BENYOLA Kathy College Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres,: F.T.A. 3. 4; V.I.P. 3. Sec.. 4 V.P.; Drama 3; Prom Comm. 3: Varsity Singers 2. 3. 4; All Shore Chorus 3. 4: Majorettes 4. CHARLES BLANCHARD Chucky Air Force Cross Country 4. The senior class elected Lenore Silvers and John Szyarto “Most Athletic. KEITH PHILIP BORN Navy Intermural Basketball KAREN ANN BOTTARI College F.T.A. 3; French Club 2. 3; Biology Club 2. LILLIAN E. BRAUER Brauer College Home Ec. 1; V. B. Intermurals 3. 4. THERESA BROOKSBANK Brooks College Biology 2: Track 2 Hist. Club 4: Comm. Club 4; J.V. Cheerleader. 2, 3 Co-Capt.: V. Cheerleader 4. ALLEN R. BROWN Rich College French Club 3. V. Pres.: 4; Class Treas. I. 3: Pres. 4: Nat’l Hnr. $oc. 3. 4 Pres.: Hnrs. Math 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4 V. Pres.: V.I.P. Club: Prom Comm. Chairman 3; Boy's State Oel. Lincoln Center Student Award Senior Lynn Gardner gets measured for her cap and gown. DAVID C. BURKET Dave Auto Work DAVID MICHAEL BURNS Mike Draftsman ELIZABETH M. BUSSE Liz College Home Ec. Club 1: Drama 1: Porf. Arts 1: Bio. 2: H.R. Rep. 2: F.T.A. 3. 4; Stud, Council 3; Hist. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3. BETTY ANNE BYRD Byrd Receptionist Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 4; Pep Club 2. 3. ANTHONY ADAMS CAIN Tony College MALLORY H. CALLISON Mai Machinist CONNIE CARACCIOLO College Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Bio. Club 2 Prom Comm. 3; Hist. Club 3. 4; Library 3. 4: H.R. Rep. 3. 4; F.T.A. 3. 4; Pep 3. Mike Morizio pays a visit to Home Ec. and fixes an antique sewing machine. BEVERLY ANN CAUSBY Bev Int. Decorator Chorus 3; Home Ec. 2 4 Pros. LOUIS J. CELENTANO Louie J.C. Collegi Baseball 4; Hist. 3. 4. PAULINE E. CHASE Paul College H. R. Rep 1; Art Club 1; Span. I. 2; Bio. 2: Drama 1: F.T A. 3. 4; Pep Club 3: Dant6 Club 2. 148 ROXANNE DENISE CLAY Rock Secretarial School Track 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3: Chorus 1. 2. 3; Home Ec. 1. 2. LARRY D. CLIFTON Chisel I.B.M. School Football 1. 4: Pep 1. 2. 3. 4: Bio. 2. 3; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: V. Singers 1. 2. 3. 4; Wrestling 2. SUSAN D. COLLINS Sue College Chorus 2. 4: Hist. Club 3. 4: Library 3; F.T.A. 3. 4; Bio. 2; J.V. Cheerleader 3: V. Cheerleader 4; Prom Comm. 3: Home Ec. 1. Alan Spielman and Ellen Flannery were elected Most Likely to Succeed by their class. KEVIN BARRY COLLOPY Span. Club 3. College CYNTHIA L. COMPTON Cindy College Bio. 2; Pep Club 2: Hist. Club 3. 4: Intramurals 2. 3. 4: Class Treas. 4; Hnrs. Math 3. 4. V.P.: Nat'l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Prom Comm. 3; Yrbk. 2. JAMES T. CONNELLY Jim College Football; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4. BRIAN R. CONWAY Undecided 149 EDWARD R. COOPER Ed Navy Bowling PATRICK JOHN CORLEY College FAITH R. CORMAN College F.T.A. 3. 4; Bio. 2; Hist. Club 3. 4: Pep Club 4. The two members of the Class of '69 voted the Friendliest are Connie Russell and Richard Brown. EILEEN P. COUGHLIN E.l. Secretary Home Ec. 1. 2. 3: Comm. Club 4. DOUGLAS R. CRAFTS Doug College LYNN CAROL CRAWFORD Bubbles Secretary The Most Musically Talented members of the Class of '69 are Carol Tremper and Carlo Vinci. GARY CREASY College CHRISTINE CRINE Chris Stewardess JAMES L. CULPEPPER Jim College Stud. Coun 1. 2. 3: Hist. 3. 4; Hnr Soc. 3. 4: Hnr's Math 3, 4. CHERRY WILLIE CURRY Dimples College Majorettes 2: Bio. 2; Track I. 2. THEODORA R. D'ALOIA Tedd. College Pep Club 3: B.o. 2: F.T.A. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Span. 3. V.P. JOANNE E. DAVIS Joe Secretary Comm. Club. 4 MADELINE C. DAVIS Lynn College Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; V. Sing 3. 4; 8.o. 2: F.T.A. 3. RAYMOND N. DAVIS Ray College Basketball 1; Hist. 4; H.R. Rep. 1. Debbie Angello and Allen Picariello voted Best Looking by the class of ‘69 TERRENCE DONAGHUE Terry Undecided JAMES D. DRISCOLL Jim College MICHELLE D. DESSIMOZ College 8io. 2: Home Ec. !. 2; Perf. Arts 1: Nurses Club 1: Pep Club DOROTHY A. DRUZBIK Dotty College French Club 1. 2. 3: Bio. 2: Pep Club; Prom Comm. 3. 151 RALPH W. DUNCAN Dunk College Recr. Math 1; German 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Basketball 3. 4 THERESA A. DZURINA Treas. Secretary Biology Club 2: Comm. Club 4. HELAINE EISENBERG Layne College Pert. Arts 1; Bio. 2; Drama 2; Prom Comm. 3; Hist. Club 3. 4 JOHN J. EMERSON Johann College Baseball 3 ROBERT JOHN FENCIK Rob College Golf 3. 4; Int. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2; French 3. 4; Class Treas. 2 JOHN CHARLES FISHER Undecided PATRICIA FLANAGAN Trisha Nursing Span. Club 4; Med. Car. Club 4. During a break. Mrs. Ncukomm catches up on her knitting. History isn't that great, anyway! ELLEN J. FLANNERY El College V. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Nat I Hnr. Soc. 3. 4 V.P.; Hnrs. Math 3. 4 Tres.: Span. 3. 4: F.T.A. 3, 4; Bio. 2: Prom Comm. 3: Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4. ELIZABETH A. FORMON Betty Business School Hist. 3; Pop Club 3; Bio. 2. GOERGE C. FOX Foxy Undeckled Footbal 3: Track 2. PATRICK J. FOYLE Pat College M.R.H.S. News; B:o. 2 Tres; Wrestling 1; Weight Lifting 1, 2. DEBORAH C. FRANKLIN Debby Postal Clerk Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. JOHN WARNER FRAZIER Jack College Drama 1. 2. 3. 4; Nat‘l Thespian Soc. 3. 4; A.V. 1. 2. 3: Photo Club 1. Pres. 2. 3. 4; Stud. Council 4; M.R.H.S. News 2; Wrestling 1. Stat. 2. 3. 4: Pillar Co-Ed. 4. DEBORAH FREAD Debbie Secretary Bio. 2. Pep Club 2. 3: Comm. Club 4; Home Ec. Club 1. d SUSAN K. FREDERICK Sue College French Club 1: Home Ec. 1. 2. MELVIN FREDERICKS Undecided Freshman Basketball PATRICIA 8. FRIES Patti Business School H.R. Rep. 1. 2; Class V.P. 3: Stud. Council Pres. 4; Prom Comm. Co-Chairman 3; Bio. 2 Home Ec. 1; Drama 1. 2. 3. 4; Yrbk. 4; Hist. 4; Christmas Dance 4; Youth Gov't Day Freeholder 3; Cit. Wksp. 3. GAYLE MARIE GALATAS Actress Forensics 4; Drama 3. 4: Nat'l Thespians 3. 4 V.P. LAWRENCE GALLAGHER Gimpy College Bsktball 4; Wrestling 1: French 1. ROBERT J. GALLAGHER College Int. Bsktball 2. 3. BRUCE 0.GARDNER College Cr. Country 1. 2. 3. 4; Bsktball 1: Track 1. 2. 3. 4. Ellen Flannery catches forty winks in the language lab. 154 GABRIELA M. GIASSI Gabe College H.R. Rep. 1; Class Sec'y 2; Pep Club 2; Hist. 3 Tres. 4; M.R.H.S. News: Majorettes 2. 3. EDWARD R. GIBLOCK Rich College Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Bsktball 1: Forensics 4; Hist. 4. STEPHEN J. GILLIS Boris College SANDRA K. GILMOUR Sandy College Drama 1. 2; M.R.H.S. News 2. 3. 4 Ed-inChief; Yrbk. 2; V. Sing. 2. 3. 4; Hist. 3; All Shore Chorus 2. ERIC C. GORDON College Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Hnrs Math 3. 4; Baseball 1. PHILIP J. GRIMALDI Phil Collego football 1: Baseball 1. RICHARD GRANDE Auto Wortc Football 2. JOHNENE M. GRANGER College Patty Fries leads first assembly of school year ROBERT C. GROHE Bob College ELEANOR E. HAMILTON Stcllc Designer Bsktball 2, 3. 4; V. Chrleadcr 3. 4 Capt: Home Ec: Pep 2; Track 3. 4. ROBERT HARRY HANNA Rob College Ftball 1: Cr. Country 2; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Yrbk. Sports Ed. 3, 4. 155 LINDA L. HARTLEY Lyn College Bio. 2; Home Ec; Pep Hist. 4; M.R.H.S. News 2. 3. 4; Comm. 4. ELEANOR E. HASKINS Ellie Marriage Chorus KENNETH ALAN HASPEL Ken College Cr. Country 2. Bsktball 1. 2. 3, 4; French 4; Hist. 4; F.T.A. 4 Treas. The members of the class of ’69 with the Nicest Personalities — Betty Formon and Ray Davis. STEVEN W. HETRICK Undecided Biology Club; Drama Wksp. ROBERT C. HEYER Bob College Track 1, 3; Bio. 1; V. Sing. I. 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. DIANNE E. HIERSPIEL Pep 3.4; Hist. 4; Prom Comm. 3; M.R.H.S. News 4; Comm. Club 4. V.B. Int. 2. 3: BARBARA ANN HIGGINS Barb College Home. Ec. 1. 2; French 2. 3: Majorettes 4; Bro. Club 2; F.T.A. 3. 4. JOHANNA HENDERSON Joanie Marriage JOANNE M. HOLMES Jo Bus. School Home Ec. 2; Hist. 3: Track 2: Bio 2; Pep Club 3. 4. CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN Tinker College Ftball 1. 2. 3: Baseball 1. 2. MARIA B. HOWARD College This year the students at Matawan danced, or shook, to electronic rock groups. Featured at the junior class dance was the Black River Circus, one of the area’s most popular groups. THOMAS R. HYLAND Tom Navy Ftball 1: Baseball 1; Track 1; H R. Rep 3. 4: MARY LUCY INFOSINO Undecided Span. 1: Track 1; Pep Club 3; 8io. 2: Yrbk. 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 MICHAEL WRAY INGRAM Mike Undecided Bsktball 1. 3; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4. 157 VICTOR INGRAM Butchie Int. Decorator JOHN LEE JACKSON Hook Bus. School Ftball 1. 2. Bsktball 1. 2. 3. 4. CLAIRE T. JANTHOR Secretary Home Ec. 1. LEON J. JAWORSKI Lee Trade School VIRGINIA A. JOAQUIN Ginny Business Majorettes 2. 3 Twirling Capt. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3; All Shore 1; Off. Run 3. WHIT ANTHONY JONES Undecided Ftball 1; Bsktball 1. 2. 3. 4. WILLIAM R. JORDAN Bill Undecided At the sidelines of any home game one will find Dr. Lazow. the school physician. 158 JOHN F. JUREWICZ Jake College Football 3. 4: Baseball 3. JEAN M. KARNIEWSKI Undecided Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3. 4. ELAINE S. KARYCZAK Coll eg Track 1. 2, 3. 4; French 3, 4 Bio. 2; Pep Club 3. 4: Christmas Oance 4: Prom Comm. 3: F.T.A. 3. 4 KAREN A. KEOROWSKI e Curly College Class Sec'y 3. 4; Piano Club 3 Pres: H.R. Rep. 1. 2. 3; German 1. 2. 3: Hist. 3: Pert. Arts 1; V. Sing. 2. 3: Chorus 1, 2. 4; Prom Comm. 3. Bill leigel and Bob Dean call a truce. JOHN R. KOBUS Service Football 1. 2. 3: JOHN F. KONISH Jack Navy LYNNE M. KORTENHAUS Graphic Design Bio. 2 V.P.; French 2. 3. 4: Hnrs. Math 3; Nat l Hnr, Soc. 3. 4: Libr. 2. 3 Pres. 4: Prom Comm. 3: Hist 3: Stud. Coun. 3. 4: Majorettes 3. 4 Flags Capt.: Cit. Inst. EDWARD GEORGE KOST •57 Ed Drafting School Freshman Ftball FREDERICK P. KRAMER Crispy Critter Undecided Baseball 1. LLOYD JAN KRONITZ Grinch College Ftball I; Track 1. 2; Cr. Country 3; Wrestling 1. 2. 3. 4; Hnrs. Math; Block M: Biology 2. CAROL T. LACKOVICH Bus. School Home Ec. 2: Comm. Club 4. The class of 69 elected Richard Rosenblatt and Linda Messerschmidt as “best dressed . PATRICIA LaFRAGOLA Pat College French 2. 3. 4; Pep 3. 4; Hist. 3: F.T.A. 3. 4; Bio. 2. 3; Prom Comm. 3 GEORGE T. LEARY Undecided Ftball 2; Track 2. 4; Int. Bsktball SANDRA JANE LEONE Sandy Stewardess Chorus 1; Variety 1; French 1. 2; Japanese Culture Club 3. JANICE MARIE LETO Accounting Pep Club 3. 4; Prom 3. NEIL HOWARD LEVINE College Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Hist. 3. 4; Hnrs. Math 3, 4. ROBERT LEWIN Bob College Tennis Club 1. 3. 160 JOHN THOMAS LEWIS Jack College Ftball 1: Bsktball 2: German 1. BERNADETTE LONGETTE Bcrnie Secretary Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3; Bio. 2: Comm. Club 4. CAROL J. LOVENBERG French 1. 2. 3. 4; Bio. 2; Hist. 3. 4: Nat l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Perf. Arts 1; Drama 1; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Majorettes 3. 4: Yrbk. 2. 3. 4: Bus. Ed. WILLIAM LIEGEL Bill College Drama 1. 2. 3. 4: Forensics 4: V.I.P. 4: V. Sing. 2. 3: Track 1. 4: Nat’l Thespians 3. 4 Pres: Art Club 1; All Shore Chorus 3: Pep 3. 4: Yrbk 1. 2. PATRICK J. LONGO Rlc College Cr. Country 1. GARY WAYNE LOWELL I.B.M. Band 2. 3. 4. DARYL S. LONDNER College Baseball 2. 3. 4: Bsktball 1. 2. 3. 4; Hist. 3: Int. Bsktball 2. 3. REBECCA LORBERFELD Becky College Nat'l Honor Soc. 3. 4; Nat'l Thespians 3. 4. Sec'y: Drama 1. 2. 3. 4; V. Sing 2. 3. 4; Yrbk. 3, 4; Pep 2. 3; Hist. 3. 4; F.T.A. 3; 8io. 2 M.R.H.S. News 2. 3. 4; Prom Comm. 3. Perl. Arts 1; V.I.P. 4; Forensics 4. 2: Track 1. 2; Chorus 1: V.B. 1. 2. Hazel Underwood: and Larry Clifton; Best Dancers” in the class of '69 KAREN ANN LUND Rocky Nurse Prom Comm, 3: Pep 3. 4: Bio. 2: Home Ec. 1. 161 Xy SHARON M. MAIDMENT TuTu Army Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Track 2: Bio. 2; Girls Chorus 2. 3: V.B. 2 JEFF ARNY MANNES College ROBERT MARLEY Rob College Track 2 PATRICIA ANN MARINI Pat Colleg Prom Comm. 3: H.R. Rep. 3: Track 3. 4; Hist. 4: F.T.A. 4; Drama 4; Christmas Dance Comm. 4 :e JOSEPH PAUL MARINO Joe Announcer M.R.H.S. News 3: Int. Bsktball 3 Irene Cherry caught in the act of taking up a hem. DEBRA M. MARSHALL Deb College Home Ec. 1. 2: Med. Car. dub 1. 2. 3 Sec'y. 4 Pres.; Hist. 3. 4; F.T.A. 3. 4; B.o. 2. 3 NORA ANN MARTIN Beautician Home Ec. 1. 2; Comm. 4; Bio. 2; Pep 3 MICHAEL A. MARTUCCI Industrial Ed. JOYCE ANNA MASSAROS Beautician Home Ec. 1. 2; Bio. 2: Pep 3: Comm. 4. SALLY ANN MATHEWSON Secretary Comm. Club 4: Track; Home Ec. 1; Pep Club; B� o. 2. SUSAN M. MATHEWSON Sue College F.T.A. 3. 4; French 3. 4; Hist. 3. 4: 8io. 3: Track 3. 4; Pep 2. 3. THEODORE H. MATTHEWS Ted CoHege German Club 1. 2. 3. Ellen Flannery and Alan Spielman were elected as “Most Intelligent of the Senior Class.” I ALAN THOMAS MAYBANK Auto Tech. EUGENE J. MCDONALD STEPHEN J. McGUIRE Gene Lawyer Service Latin Club 1; Indus. Arts 1: Track 1. 3; Forensics 3. 4. Becky Lorberteld and Bill Liegel were chosen 8est Actor and KATHRYN M. McMAHON Actress” in the senior class. Gumby Bus. School Nurse's Club 1: Track 2.3: Bio. 2; Comm. 4. JANE P. McNAMARA Janie Bus. School Home Ec. 1. 2; Pep Club 1; Prom Comm. 3: Bio. 2; V. Singers 4. NANCY JEAN MEDWICK Gumby Computer Prog. Bio. 2; Chorus 2. 3: Pep Club 3. Home Ec. 1. 163 LINDA MESSERSCHMIDT Lin College Nat'l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4: Hnrs. Math Club 3. 4; Bio. 2: Perf. Arts 1; H.R. Rep. 4; German 1. 2; Hist. 3. 4 Sec'y: Chorus 1. 2. 3; Prom Comm. 3: Christmas Dance Comm. 4; Yrbk. 2. 3. Bus. Editor 4. MICHAEL L. MORI2IO Audio-Visual Club 1, 2? ; Photo Club 1. 2. Pres. 3. 4; Span. 3. 4: M.R.H.S. News 2; Student Council 4: Pillar 2, Photo Editor 3. Editor m Chief 4; Drama Wkshp. 1. 2. 3. 4; Nat'l Thespian Soc. 3. 4. MARY THERESA NELSON Secretary DAVID MILLER Dave Cr. Country 4. Navy KENNETH MOELIUS Ken Air Force MAUREEN A. MONTONE Secretary Bio. Club 2: Track 2: V. Chrleader 4. DOUGLAS A. MORLEY Doug College German 1. 3, 4 Pres.; Bio. 2: AU 1: Golf 1. 2. 3. 4: Hist. 4; Drama 3: Nat'l Thespians 3. 4; Hnrs. Math Club 4. DEBORAH F. NELSON Debbie College Home Ec. 1: French 1. 2. 3; Prom Comm. 3: Library 2. 3 Sec'y. 4; Nat'l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Hnrs. Math 3. 4: Bio. 2; Yrbk. 2. 3; Perf. Arts 1: F.T.A. 3. 4. ANITA ANN NICKLAS Secretary MICHAEL V. NIGRO The Wool Auto Repair Matawan's library is probab'y one of the best equipped in the area. Here. Lynne Jordan docs some research for a civics report. 164 LAURA NODDINGS Lemon Jelly Marine Biologist German Club 1, 2. 3: 8io. 3. Hnrs. Math 3. 4; Pert Arts 1: Nat l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4. JAMES A. O’DONNELL Jimmy Service Cr. Country 1. 2. 3; Track 1. 2. 4. SUSAN O’SHEA College Home Ec. 1. 2; Drama 1. 2, 3; Art Club 1: Perf. Arts 1; French Club 1. 2. 3; Hist. 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3. WILLIAM T. OTTAWAY Tom Service V. Sing. 2. 3. 4: V.I.P 4; Drama Wksp. 3. 4. Carl Holden tries to get a pass out of the cafeteria DIANE MARIE PAPA College Nat’l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Bio. 2: Yrbk. 2. 4; Perf, Arts 1: Drama 1. 2. 3. 4: Nat’l Thespian 3. 4. DENNIS JOHN PARSICK Dennie Lincoln Tech. Ftball 1: Bsktball 2. 4; V. Sing. 1. 2. 3. 4: All Shore Chorus 2. Drama 3. 4; Nat'l Thespians 3. 4. LOIS GRACE PAPA Lo College Drama 1. 2. 3. 4: Nat l Thespians 3, 4: Yrbk. 4; Perf. Arts 1. ALTHEA MAY PEARCE AI Stewardess Home Ec. 1. 2. 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4. LOUIS J. PAPA Louie College Ftball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Bsktball 1. EDWARD F. PEARSON Mouchy College Bio. 2; Freshman Baseball. 165 JANICE B. PETERSON Jan Beautician Majorettes 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. LOUISE PETERSON Pete Beautician Home Ec. 1. DAVID G. PETROSKY Dave Army German Club 1. ALLEN P. PICARIELLO Pete Navy Ftball 1. 2: Baseball 1. 3. Bruce Gardner and Helaine Eisenberg elected most artistic by the senior class. were BARBARA ANN REED Bobbie College Span. 1. 2. 3; Golf 1; Track 2, 3. 4: Bskball 2. 3. 4: F.T.A 3. 4. Int. 2. 3. 4. DAVID J. RIDENOUR College BRIAN KEVIN REITH College Baseball 1; Football 1. 166 GINNY A. RIGGIO Actress Comm. Club 4. JAMES BENARD RIVERA Bobo Coast Guard Football 1: Track 1. ERIC T. ROSEN College lot. Basketball 2. 3. GEORGE E. RIORDAN College 8aseball 1; Band 2; Int. Bsktball 2. 3. HOWARD J. RIPPEL College Band 3; Math Club 1. DAVID C. ROBERTS Ben College Ftball 1. 2. 3: Baseball 1; Golf 2. 3. 4; Drama 2. 3. 4; Block M 3. 4: Hist. 3. 4; French 2. 3; H.R. Rep. 4. Class Pres. 3. RONALD J. ROGACKI Ron College The senior class elected Louis Celantano and Sonja Aamont as most sophisticated . RICHARD ROSENBLATT Weasel College Basketball 1. Cr. Country 2. 3: Bowling 2. 4: Track 1. 2. 3, 4: Hist. NANETTE ROSENKRANZ Nursing Home Ec. 3: Chorus MARIA ELENA ROTH Stewardess Spanish Club 3. 4. 167 CONSTANCE RUSSELL Doi-Doi Secretary Majorette 4; Comm. Club 4. BARBARA A. SALMON College Drama 1. 2: Bio. 2: V. Chrleader 3. WILLIAM D. SAMAHA Billy College H.R. Rep. 1: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; All Shore Band 2. 3. 4: Reg. 2; All Shore 3. 4. RONALD SANDERS Ron College Fresh. Ftball. Fr. Bsktball. J.V. I know I put it somewhere. WILLIAM E. SANDFORD Bill College Cross Country 1. JOSEPH SAVINO Joe College CLARA ANN SCALCIONE Chuch Secretary Chorus 4; Home Ec. 1: Pep 3: Bio. 2. EDWIN SCHLOTZHAUER Ed College Hnrs. Math 3. 4: Golf 3. 4; Hist. 4. ; THOMAS SCHLOTZHAUER Tom College Hnrs. Math 3. 4: Golf 3. 4; Hist. 4. PAULA F. SECHRIST College Home Ec. 1: Majorettes 4; French 4: Hist. 4. JUDITH ANN SHAFTO Judy College Band 1. 2. 3. 4; French 1; Bio. 2; Perf. Arts 1: Hist. 3. 4; H.R. Rep. 2. 3. 4; Att; Intral 1. 2, 3. 4; F.T.A. 4. IRENE L. SHANAHAN College Med. Car. Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Tres; Nat'l Hnr. Soc. 3. Sec. 4: V. Sing. 2. 3: Prom Comm. 3; F.T.A 3: Intra. 2. 3. 4. Computer programing is open to all business students. Here. BARBARA ANN SMITH Frankie Allison studies the keypunch. 8obbi Bus. College MINNIE E. SOLOMON Peaches Data Processing Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep 2. 3. 4; LENORE M. SILVERS Lenny College Stud. Coun. Rep. 2, 3; Class V.P. 4: V. Bsktball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: F.T.A. 3. 4 V.P.: French 2. Tres. 3. 4; Hist. 3. 4; Pep 2. 3. 4; Nat’l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Hnrs. Math 3. 4: Girls State Alt. ALAN PAUL SPIELMAN Al Medicine Ftball 1. 2. 3: Hnrs. Math 3. 4 Pres.: Hist. 3. 4; Bio. 2: Baseball 1: Class Pres. 1; Stud. Coun. 4; Nat’l H.S. 3. 4. PATRICIA J. SPOONER Pat Beautician Comm. Club 4, ANNA STAIKOS Anne Data Proc. Art Club 1: Rep. 4; Hist. 4. ALAN M. STARK Big Al College Ftball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Wrestling 1; German 3 V.P.. 4: Prom Comm. 3; Drama 1. 2. 3. 4. KATHLEEN STEGNER Steg Nurse JOHN ROBERT S2YART0 College • Ftball 1. 2. 3. 4 Co Capt.: Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Bowling 2. 3. 4: Block M: Bio. 2: Youth Gov't Day. ILETHA FAYE TAYLOR Pig Marriage Pep Club 2. 3. 4. RANDI TERES College Library 3, 4; Hist. 3. 4: Home Ec. 3: French 2. 3: Bio. 2; F.T.A. 3. 4: Christmas Dance 4; Intra. 3. The senior class elected Dave Roberts and Gabe Giassi as wittiest . I MICHAEL N. TESTA Mike Chef Ftball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3: H R. Rep. 2: V. Sing. 3. 4; Bio. 2; Wrestling 1. RUSSELL E. THOMAS R.T. College SANDRA L. THOMSEN THERESA ANN TOBIN Sandy Beautician Terry Undecided Home Ec. Club 1: Runner. Library Club 2. 3. 4. I Tom Hyland and Terry Brooksbank — the cutest couple in the senior class. THERESA ANN TURK Terri I.B.M. Bio. 2: Home Ec. 1: M.R.H.S. News 2. 3; PATRICK J. TOMNEY Computer Program VINCENT F. TWYMAN College Basketball 1: Track 1. 2: Bio. 2. CAROL ANN TREMPER Tremp College Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Secy. Hist. 3. 4: Intra. 1. 2. 3: Nat l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Prom Comm. 3: V.I.P. 4: Bio. 2: Christmas Dance 4. HAZEL UNDERWOOD Squirt Business School Track 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3. 4. 171 HARVEY VAN Spooner Service Football 1. 2: Track 1. 2. ALEXANDER A. VAS Al College German Club 1. 2: Band 1. 2. 3. 4 JILL MARIE VENA College Home Ec 1; Bk . 2: Library I: Class Sec y 1: Track 3: J.V. Cheerleader 3. MARY ELLEN A. VENA Maresie Home Ec 1: 8io. 2; Library Club 3. 4; M.R.H.S. News 3. 4. Hr. Rep. 2. 3: Hist.- 3. 4: F.T.A. 4; CARLO MICHAEL VINCI College Football 1. 2. 3: Baseball 1: Track 2: 8and 1. 2. 3. 4: Intra. 1. 2. 3. JAMES EDWARD VIOLA Jim LINDA SUSAN VOGEL College Bio. 2; F.T.A. 3. 4; Hist. 3. 4: Pep Club 3: Prom Comm. 3: NaCI Hnr. Soc. 3. 4: Hnrs. Math 3. 4; CAROL E. VOPELIUS Art School Comm. Club 4: Drama 3. 4; Library 4: Pep Club 4. DAVID JAMES WALLING Undecided Football 1: Printing 2. 3. 4. PATRICIA WATHINGTON Cleo College French Club 3. 4; J.V. 2. 3 Capt; Bio. 2; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: V. Singer 2. 3: F.T.A 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3: Home Ec Club 1. 172 CHRISTINE A. WATSON Chris College Home Ec 1: Track 1; Nurses 1; F.T.A. 3. 4; Prom Comm. 3: Hist. 4 KATHLEEN M. WATSON Kathy College F.T.A. 3. 4; Prom Comm 3: Track 1, 2; Hist. 3. 4; Span. 1; Bio. 2; Christmas Dance Comm. WILLIAM B. WATSON Bill BARBARA ELLEN WEISS Art School Pert. Arts 1; Drama I. 2: Hist. Club 3; Nat'l Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; V. Cheerleader 4. KATHLEEN ANN WELDON Kathy Marriage Home Ec 1: Bio. 2: Hist. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3: Prom Comm. 3: Yr. Bk. Bus. Sta f 4 JOHN WHITE Army The class o 1 69 named Mike Testa as the most popular boy. WALTER WHITE Walt Mechanic Football 1. 2. 3. 4. NANCY LYNN WIGGETT Widge Lab Ass't. Color Guard 4; Home Ec 1. 2 MAUREEN WIGGINS GARY WILSON Moe Bus. School Service Commercial Club 4 173 JAMES E. WILKINSON Jim Service HENRY J. WOJTOWICZ Woji College Drama 3. 4: 810. Club 2: Hist. Club 4; Nat'l Thespians 3. 4. BARBARA J. WYCKOFF Barb College Intra. 1. 2. 3: V. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. V. Sing. 2. 3. 4; Hnrs. Math 3. 4; F.T.A. 3. 4 Pres: Nat'1 Hnr. Soc. 3. 4; Hr. Rep. 4 KAREN SUE ZIEFF College Med. Car. Club 1; Bio. 2: Pep 3. 4: Prom Comm. 3: Hnrs. Math 3. 4; Christmas Dance 4. JOSEPH J. ZWEIDINGER Joe Undecided Baseball 1. 174 senior class advisors It tales a lot of patience to be a Senior Class Advisor. Not only do they have to worry about class activities, such as the Christmas Dance, and the Senior Trip, but they've got to handle Senior expenses, too — paying for the trip, caps and gowns, etc. And all that candy . . .! You’d think they’d flip if they had to even see another bar of it. much less cart the stuff around a whole year. Besides all this, they still have classes to teach. It's a wonder Mr. Epstein and Mr. Jaczynski haven't gone crazy by now. Mr. Eugene Jaczynski THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TO THE 1969 GRADUATING CLASS MATAWAN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL This is a day when congratulations are in order not only to the graduates but to the parents, teachers, and administrators whose efforts have helped to make this achievement possible. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all of you. At a time when there is much talk about the differences between the generations, I think it is useful to remark upon a similarity between your graduating class of 1969 and my graduating class of 1930. Your high school years have been historic ones. When you entered high school, man was making his elementary steps into space. In your senior year, three brave Americans Journeyed around the moon. When I graduated from high school, only three years had passed since a man flew for the first time across the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the obvious difference in years, we have this in common: we all know what it is to be young at the start of an age of adventure. You will discover, as I did, that each person must make his own exploration of the world, make his own discoveries, shape his own triumphs, endure his own tragedies. Each of us is an explorer of himself, of history, of knowledge, of the intricate and beautiful and wonderful varieties of experience. Each of you will make a different kind of exploration, sane in continued formal education, some in industry or business or agriculture. Whatever your choice, learn. Learn all you can about yourself and the world. Your final year in high school was the beginning of an age of adventure, an age you will help to shape. You have my highest hopes and best wishes. EPILOGUE Washington trip — 1969 178 This year's Senior Trip to Washington. D.C., and Williamsburg, Virginia, covered a four-day period, from Tuesday. June 3, to Friday. June 6. Leaving the high school at 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday, they made a short stop in New Castle. Delaware, and then went on to Washington, where they were photographed in front of the Capitol. After lunch in the cafeteria of the Smithsonian Institute, the group traveled across the Potomac River to Mount Vernon, Virginia, the former home of George Washington, and then went further south to historical Williamsburg. After dinner in the information center cafeteria, they returned to the Francis Nicholson Motel for a most welcome swim in the motel pool. Wednesday, the Seniors viewed a showing of “The Patriot.'' a film of Williamsburg and its part in the Revolutionary War. and then toured the restored village itself, visiting the former state capital. the jail, the Governor’s Palace and its beautiful grounds and gardens, and many other points of interest. After lunch, they made the long bus ride back to Washington, stopping off at the Arlington National Cemetery, where they viewed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, and visited the graves of the late President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy, as well as the famous Iwo Jima Monument. Then they arrived at the Marriott Motor Hotel, and after a buffet dinner there, visited the Washington Monument (some of the hardier Seniors decided to brave all 898 steps inside the Monument without the use of an elevator), and the Lincoln Memorial. Leaving early on Thursday, the group visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, and then the White House. They then went to the United States Capitol Building, where, on a special tour arranged for them by Congressman James Howard, they sat in on a Senate session and observed Sen. Ted Kennedy. Sen. Everett Dirkson. Sen. Barry Goldwater, and Vice Pres. Spiro Agncw Then they toured the F R I Building, and later visited the National Archives, the Supreme Cout Building, and tin- Jefferson Memorial. Upon returning to the Marriott, the Seniors took a refreshing dip in the pool and later that evening enjoyed .� dinner dance, complete with a live band I In final day of the trip was spent visiting the famous Smithsonian Institute and the National Gallery of Art. After lunch in tin- Smithsonian Cafeteria, tin? buses were loaded, and the group headed lor home. I hoy stopped lor dinner in New Castle, Delaware, and arrived back at Matawan Regional at 10:30 P M It was an enjoyaljle trip for all, and one which will bo remembered lor a long time by all those who went 1969 junior-senior prom “somewhere” ••Somewhere” Matawan's 1969 Junior-Senior Prom was helc this year at the Bel-Air Manor in Perth Amboy. Amidst the richly fur- nished setting, spiced by a touch of the Orient, couples danced to the music of the Scarborough Fair, and the Victors, later enjoyed a prime rib dinner at dining tables which encircled the large dance floor. Both the Juniors and Seniors had to pay for their own bids, although the Juniors were responsible for bids, seating, decorations, and other special arrangements. During the later part of the evening, the traditional prom- enades for both the Junior and Senior classes were held, and the evening's highlight was the crowning of the King and Queen and their court. This year's Prince and Princess were: Charles Lockwood and Rose Esposito, with runners up Richard Brown and Carol Shaw; Matt Wilkes and Marilyn Chewey. The King and Queen were: Alan Spielman and Betty Byrd, with runners-up John Szyarto and Ann Staikos; Bruce Gardner and Gaye Taylor. The class of '70. headed by Mr. Kolatis and Mr. Poulos, advisors, and prom committee co-chairmen Jean Geist and Richard Bischoff, did a wonderful job preparing for the presenting •'SOMEWHERE.” It was an enjoyable and mem- orable evening for all. 182 184 commencement class of 1969 186 Ellen Flannery. Valedictorian — Class of 1969 senior directory Aamont, Sonja 145 41 Arbordale Drive. Keyport Albanese, Gerard 145 28 Ingram Circle. Matawan Aleksiak. Lorraine 145 Middlesex Road. Matawan Alexis, Allan 145 Apt. 2E 90 Main Street. Matawan Allison. William 145 214 Delaware Avenue. Cliffwood Ambrose. Lorraine 145 39 Canfield Lane. Matawan Amerio, Janette 145 6 Oaklane Avenue. Matawan Andrews. Judith 145 4 Grant Street. Matawan Angello, Deborah 145 11 Center Avenue. Matawan Artelli, Linda 145 30 Gerald Avenue. Matawan Asseng, Louise 146 16 North Shore Concourse. Cwd. Bch. Baer, Christine 146 39 N. Brunswick Ave. Matawan Baker. Catharine 146 30 Northland Lane. Matawan Balek. Terrie 146 17 Beacon Lane. Matawan Barrett, Randolph 146 1 Aberdeen Road. Matawan Bellamy, Andrew 146 Avon Street. Cliffwood Bellamy, Stephen 146 Avon Street. Cliffwood Benner, George 146 253 Harding Blvd., Matawan Benyola, Kathleen 146 498 Line Road. Matawan Blanchard, Charles 146 26 Edgeview Road. Cliffwood Born. Keith 147 2 Beaver Place. Matawan Bottari, Karen 147 72 Cypress Lane. Matawan Brauer, Lillian 147 57 Atlantic Avenue. Matawan Brooksbank, Theresa 147 160 Parva Place. Cliffwood Brown. Allen 147 Willow Avenue. Matawan Brown, Patricia 147 216 Wayside Drive. Cliffwood Bch. Buck, William 147 338 Aberdeen Road. Matawan Burket, David 147 298 Main Street. Matawan Burns, David 147 68 Wyckoff Street. Matawan Busse, Elizabeth 147 111C Middlesex Road. Matawan Byrd Betty 148 33 2nd Street. Matawan Cain, Anthony 148 130 Matawan Avenue. Matawan Callison, Mallory 148 33 Edgeview Road. Cliffwood Caracciolo. Connie 148 Cliffwood Ave.. Cliffwood Carey, George 148 27 Edgeview Road. Cliffwood Carroll, Raymond 148 119 A Middlesex Road. Matawan Cate, Burrell 148 30 Edgeview Road. Cliffwood Causby, Beverly 148 Box 327 Center Street. Cliffwood Celantano, Louis 148 Chase. Pauline 149 564 N. Course. Cliffwood Bch. Cherry, Irene 149 1 Lakeside Drive. Matawan Cholewa, Scott 149 31 Schenck Ave.. Matawan Cholewa, Thomas 149 31 Schenck Ave., Matawan Clay, Roxanne 149 19 First Street. Matawan Clifton, Larry 149 Delaware Avenue. Cliffwood Colins, Sue 149 28 Riverdale Drive. Cliffwood Collopy, Kevin 149 99 Ivyhill Drive. Matawan Compton, Cynthia 149 59 Brookview Lane. Matawan Connelly, James 149 20 Riverdale Drive. Cliffwood Conway, Brian 149 1321 Cliffwood Drive. Cliff. Bch. Cooper. Edward 150 P.O. Box 32. Cliffwood Corley, Patrick 150 846 Prospect Avenue. Cliff. Bch. Corman, Faith 150 40 Faith Lane. Matawan Coughlin, Eileen 150 672 Prospect Avenue. Cliff. Bch. Crafts, Douglas 150 2 Mohawk Drive. Matawan Crawford. Lynn 150 123 Atlantic Ave.. Matawan Creasy, Gary 150 84 Ivyhill Drive. Matawan Crine, Christine 150 148 Freneau Ave.. Matawan Culpepper, James 150 140 Deerfield Lane. Matawan Curry, Cherry 150 Bayview Avenue, Cliffwood Daloia, Theodora 151 54 Main Street. Matawan Davis, Joanne 151 106 Shore Concourse. Cliffwood Bch. Davis, Madeline 151 831 Woodbine Drive. Cwd. Bch. Davis, Raymond 151 34 Ned Drive. Matawan Dawidowicz, Diane 151 333A Aberdeen Road. Matawan Derichailo, Barbara 151 Sherwood Drive. Cwd. Bch. Dessimoz, Michele 151 146 Ivyhill Drive. Matawan Donaghue, Terrence 151 4 Strathmore Gard., Matawan Driscoll, James 151 30 Cypress Lane. Matawan Druzbik, Dorothy 151 41 Park Avenue. Matawan Duncan, Ralph 152 211 Washington Ave., Matawan Dzurina, Theresa 152 1095 Elmwood Drive. Cwd. Bch. Esposito. Dolores 152 Box 40 Valley Dr., Matawan Esposito, Henry 152 Van Brackle Rd., Matawan Eisenberg, Helaine 152 36 Ardmore Lane Matawan Emerson. John 152 8 Grant St.. Matawan Emley, Lane 152 48 Lakeside Dr.. Matawan Fencik, Robert 152 338 Wilson Ave., Matawan Fisher, John 152 32 Crest Circle. Matawan Flanagan, Patricia 152 13 Essie Drive. Matawan Flannery, Ellen 153 11 Deborah Lane. Matawan Formon, Elizabeth 153 7 Liberty St.. Matawan Fox, George 153 233 Lakeshore Dr., Cliffwood Foyle, Patrick 153 22 Oxford Lane, Matawan Franklin, Deborah 153 1 Oak Shades Ave., Matawan Frazier, John 153 196 Deerfield Lane Matawan Fread, Deborah 153 17 Iona Place Matawan 190 Fredericks, Melvin 153 Raritan St.. Cliffwood Fredericks, Susan 153 11 Andover Lane. Matawan Fries, Patricia 153 11 Taylor Rd.. Matawan Galatas, Gayle 154 Box 15 Valley Dr.. Matawan Gallagher, Lawrence 154 11 Marc Drive. Matawan Gallagher, Robert 154 20 Icemeadow Lane, Matawan Gardner, Bruce 154 20 Courtland Lane. Matawan Gardner, Laura 154 129 Andover Lane. Matawan Gardner, Lynn 154 129 Andover Lane. Matawan Gates, Mark 154 122 Middlesex Rd.. Matawan Giassi, Gabriella 154 14 Arbordale Dr., Cwd. Bch. Giblock, Edward R. 154 53 Johnson Ave., Matawan Gillis, Steven 154 18 Arymont Lane. Matawan Gilmour, Sandra 155 27 Newland Place. Matawan Gluck, Gary 155 1 Mirian Dr., Matawan Goldman, Glenn 155 146 Deerfield Lane. Matawan Gordon, Eric 155 42 Union Street, Matawan Grande, Richard 155 County Rd., Cwd. Granger, Johnene 155 15 Woodbrook Dr.. Matawan Grimaldi, Philip 155 403 Atlantic Ave.. Matawan Grohe, Robert 155 Box 223 Sherwood Dr.. Cwd. Hamilton, Eleanor 155 Atlantic Ave.. Matawan Hanna, Robert 155 6 Northfield Rd.. Matawan Hargrove, Barbara 156 21 First St.. Matawan Harris, Staney 156 1250 S. Atlantic Ave.. Matawan Harrison, James 156 35 N. Brunswick Ave., Matawan Hartley, Linda 156 952 Greenwood Ave., Cwd. Bch. Haskins, Eleanor 156 22 Clinton St.. Matawan Haspel, Kenneth 156 Henderson, Joanne 357 Beverly Dr., Keyport 156 Hetrick, Steven 7 Woodbrook Ave., Matawan 156 Heyer, Robert Beechwood Terr., Matawan 156 Hierspiel, Dianne Willow Ave., Matawan 156 Higgins, Barbara 97 Idewild Lane. Matawan 156 Holmes, Joanne 161 Ravine Dr.. Matawan 157 Houlihan, Christopher 794 Prospect Ave., Cwd. Bch. 157 Howard, Maria 40 Oxford Lane 157 Hudson, Douglas 40 Little St.. Matawan 157 Hunley, Beverly 3 MacArthur Dr., Matawan 157 Hussey, Marie 17 Edgewater Dr.. Matawan 157 Hyland. Thomas 27 Fayatte Lane. Matawan 157 Infosino, Mary 584A Church St.. Matawan 157 Ingram. Michael 65 Johnson Ave., Matawan 157 Ingram, Victor 6 Spring St.. Matawan 158 Jackson, John Delaware Ave., Cwd. 158 Janthor, Claire 34 Courtland Lane. Matawan 158 Joaquin, Virginia 25 Beverly Dr.. Keyport 158 Johnson, Edward 26 Idlebrook Lane. Matawan 158 Johnson, Jaquelyn 12 Warren Dr., Matawan 158 Johnson, Russell 11 Ravine Dr., Matawan 158 Jones, Whit Box 129 Bayview Ave., Cwd. 158 Jordan, William 112 W Concourse Cwd. Bch. 158 Jurewicz, John Locust St., Cwd. 159 Karniewski, Jean 19 Garden Place Cwd. 159 Karyczak, Elaine 156 Deerfield Lane. Matawan 159 Kedrowski, Karen 54 Jubilee Circle. Matawan 159 Kiah, Kevin 95 Highfield Ave.. Matawan 159 King, Barbara 159 42 Beechwood Terr.. Matawan Knoepel, Carl 159 111 Freneau Ave., Matawan Kobus, John 159 13 Atlantic Ave., Matawan Konish, John 159 71 Main St.. Matawan Kortenhaus, Lynne 159 P.0. Box 201 Matawan Kost, Edward 160 305A Euclid Ave. Kramer, Fred 160 83 Laurelhurst Dr., Cwd. Bch. Kronitz, Lloyd 160 8 Ivy Way, Matawan Lackovich, Carol 160 872 S. Concourst, Cwd. Bch. La Fragola, Patricia 160 2 William St., Matawan Leary, George 160 18 Church St.. Matawan Leone, Sandra 160 458 Lloyd Rd., Matawan Leto, Janice 160 136 Jackson St.. Matawan Levine, Neil 160 183 Deerfield Lane. Matawan Lewin, Robert 160 90 Idlebrook Lane. Matawan Lewis, John 161 169 Broad St., Matawan Liegel, William 161 622 Pinehurst Dr., Cwd. Bch. Londner, Daryl 161 33 Icemeadow Lane. Matawan Longette, Bernadette 161 84 Suyaam Place. Matawan Longo, Patrick 161 10 High St., Matawan Loberfeld, Rebecca 161 33 Beacon Lane. Matawan Lovenberg, Carol 161 28 Edgemere Dr., Matawan Lowell, Gary 161 26 Newland Place, Matawan Loy, Sandra 161 90 Ravine Dr. Lund, Karen 161 39 Broad St., Matawan Maidment, Sharon 162 14 Chestnut Dr.. Matawan Main, Elizabeth 162 29 Carol Lane. Matawan Manley, 162 6 Maple Ave., Matawan Mannes, 162 37 Drexel Lane. Matawan 191 Marini, Patricia 162 102 Cambridge Dr. Mat. Marino, Joseph 162 19 Autumn Lane. Mat. Marley, Robert 162 173 Deerfield Lane. Mat. Marshall, Debra 162 50 Inbrook Lane. Mat. Martin, Nora 162 12 Sutphin Ave. Mat Martucci, Michael 162 86 Avondale Lane. Mat. Massaros, Jake 163 2 Warren Dr. Mat. Mathewson, Sally 163 33 Drexel Lane, Mat. Mathewson, Susan 163 33 Drexel Lane, Mat. Matthews, 163 Box 155 Matawan Rd. Cliff. Maybank, Alan 163 97 Oxford Lane. Mat. McDonald, Eugene 163 3 Mohawk Dr. Mat. McGuire, Stephen 163 29 Ravine Dr. Mat. McMahon, Kathy 163 4 Ayrmont Lane. Mat. McNamara, Jane 163 257 Lloyd Rd. Mat. Medwick, Nancy 163 148 Greenwood Ave. Cliff. Bch. Messerschmidt, Linda 164 32 Overhill Rd. Mat. Miller, David 164 82 W. Prospect St. Cliff. Moelius, Kenneth 164 Box 221 Matawan Ave. Cliff. Montone, Maureen 164 4 Chestnut Dr. Mat. Morizio. Michael 164 Box 30 Lloyd Rd. Mat. Morley, Douglas 164 66 Idlewild Lane. Mat. Nelson, Debrah 164 175 Matawan Ave. Mat. Nelson, Mary 164 17 Island PI. Mat. Nigro, Michael 164 241 Clifford Ave. Cliff. Noddings, Laura 164 356 Main St. Mat. O'Donnell, James 165 7 Edgewater Dr. Mat. O’Shea, Susan 165 144 Idlewild Lane. Mat. Ottaway, William.T 165 36 Warren Dr. Mat. Papa, Diane 11 Overhill Rd. Mat. 165 Papa, Lois 66 Main St. Mat. 165 Papa, Louis 5 N. Brunswick Ave. Mat. 165 Parsick, Dennis Shore Concourse Keyport 165 Pearce, Althea 212 Wayside Dr. Keyport 165 Pearson, Edward 68 Ravine Dr. Mat. 165 Peterson, Janice 519 N. Concourse Keyport 166 Peterson, Louise 75 Main St. Mat. 166 Petrosky, David 290 Broad St. Mat. 166 Picariello, Alan 55 Edgeview Rd. Keyport 166 Pordy, Barbara 98 Andover Lane. Mat. Raffa, 180 Matawan. Ave. Mat. 166 Rainko, Christine 5 Grant St. Mat. 166 Redman, Robert 954 Woodmere Dr. Keyport 166 Reed, Barbara 1 South St. 166 Ridenour, David 154 Lower Main St. Mat 166 Rieth, Brian 334B Aberdeen Rd. 166 Riggio, Ginny 14 Linda Circle Mat. 167 Riordan, George 94 Warren Dr. Mat. 167 Ripple, Howard 119 Andover Lane. Mat. 167 Rivera, James 22 167 Roberts, Dave 590 Lloyd Rd. Mat. 167 Rogacki, Ron 199 Church St. Mat. 167 Rosen, Eric 93 Avalon Lane. Mat. 167 Rosenblatt, Richard 22 Autumn Lane. Mat. 167 Rosenkranz, Nan 31 Daniel Dr. Mat. 167 Roth, Maria 90 Main St. Apt. 30. Mat. 167 Russell, Connie 783 Sherwood Dr. Cliff. Bch. 168 Sadowski, John 14 Edge Water Dr. Mat. 168 Salerno, Louise 850 S. Concourse Cliff. Bch. 168 Salmon, Barbara 23 Innerhill Lane. Mat. 168 Samaha, William 568 Lloyd Rd. Matawan 168 Sanders, Ronald Gulden St. Keyport 168 Sanford, William 87 Main St. Mat. 168 Savino, Joseph Apt. 12 Amboy Rd. Keyport 168 Salcione. Clara 116 Fordham Dr. Mat. 168 Schloezhauer, Edwin 19 Edgemere Dr. Mat. 168 Schloezhauer, Thomas 19 Edgemere Dr. Mat. 169 Sechrist, Paula 41 Andover Lane. Mat. 169 Shafto, Judith 13 Church St. Mat. 169 Shanahan, Irene 31 Newland PI. Mat. 169 Shepherd, John 1 Belleview Lane. Mat. 169 Siddons, Earl 36 Johnson Ave. Mat. 169 Silvers, Lenore 40 Edgeview Dr. Cliff 169 Smith, Barbara 435 Atlantic Ave. Mat. 169 Solomon, Minnie Arlington Ave. Cliff 169 Spafford, William 67 Atlantic St. Mat. 169 Spielman, Alan Apt. 36B Ravine Dr. Mat. 169 Spooner, Patricia 309 Main St. Mat. 170 Staikos, Anna 347 Willow Ave. Mat. 170 Stark, Alan 3 Inglewood Lane, Mat. 170 Stegner, Kathleen 644 Malden Dr. Cliff. 170 Sterns, Gary 8 Union St. Mat. 170 Stevenson, Heather 43 Ingrim Circle Mat. 170 Sweat, John Apt. 350A Bldg C Cliff. Ave. 170 Stone, William 38 Weldon Rd. Mat. 170 Szyarto, John 8 Edgeview Rd. Cliff. 170 Taylor, Faye Deleware Ave. Cliff. 170 192 Teres, Randi 131 Idolstone La. Mat. 170 Testa, Michael 40 Beechwood Terr. Mat. 171 Thomsem, Sandra 36 Morristown Rd. Mat. 171 Thomas, Russell 349 Aberdeen Rd. Mat. 171 Tobin, Terry 17 Garden PI. Cliff. 171 Tomasello, Lynn 457 Sonia Ave. Mat. 171 Tomney. Patrick 171 19 Memorial Pkwy. Atlan. HI. 171 Tremper, Carol 109 Middlesex Rd. Mat. 171 Tsagaris, Kenny 364 Cliffwood Gdns. Cliff. 171 Tsagaris, Photini 346 A Cross Rd. Mat. 171 Turk, Theresa 20 Center Ave. Mat. 171 Twyman, Vincent 115 Cambridge Dr. Mat. 171 Underwood, Hazel Bx. 239. Monmouth St. Cliff. 171 Van, Harvey Center St. Keyport 172 Vance, Thomas 12 Andover Lane Mat. 172 Vas, Alexander Rt. 34 Box 37 Mat. 172 Vena, Jill Matawan Ave. Cliff. 172 Vena, Mary Ellen 54 Main St. Mat. 172 Vinci, Carlo 7 Cross Ave. Mat. 172 Viola, James 318 Willow Ave. Mat. 172 Vogel, Linda 13 Ivanhoe La. Mat. 172 Vopelius, Carol 39 Sherwood Dr. Cliff. 172 Walling, David Gulden St. Cliff. 172 Washington, Patricia First Ave. Cliff. 173 Watson, Christine 8 Essie Dr. Mat. 173 Watson, Kathleen 8 Essie Dr. Mat. 173 Watson, William 10 Daniel Dr. Mat. 173 Weiss, Barbara 22 Ivy Way Mat. 173 Weldon, Kathleen 604 Prospect Ave. Cliff. 173 White, John S. Atlantic Ave. Mat. 173 White, Walter S. Atlantic Ave. Mat. 173 Wiggett, Nancy 2 Avondale La. Mat. 173 Wiggins, Maureen 332 Main St. Mat. 173 Wilkinson, James 1469 Sunset Ave. Key. 173 Williams, Beverly Bx 443 County Rd. Cliff. 173 Williams, Patricia 90 Main St. Mat. 173 Wilson, Gary 57 Ravine Dr. Mat. 173 Wojtowicz, Henry 59 Juniper Place Mat. 174 Wood, William 1162 S. Concourse Key. 174 Wright, Edward 124 Highfield Ave. Mat. 174 Wyckoff, Barbara 8 Oak Lane Mat. 174 Zieff, Karen 76 Idolstone Lane Mat. 174 Zweidinger, Joseph 21 Salem PI. Cliff. 174 193 boosters Irene and Charlie Adamkowski Francis M. Adler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alterman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Angus Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Artelli Mr. and Mrs. Z. Arzi Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Babrok Mrs. Martin Bell Mrs. John Bodziak Mr. and Mrs. G. Boe Mr. and Mrs. A. Bongiorno Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burket Judge Crater Mr. and Mrs. Keith H. Cole Mrs. Beatrice Coon Joan M. Corby Betty Jo Cuffari Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cummings Judith Daugherty Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Day Master and Miss D. J. Deraska Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue The Richard H. Donahue Family The Drake's Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dudden Miss Nancy Erickson Harmon Aloysius Farquaw Mr. and Mrs. George Fox Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Frazier Debbie and Matty Freedman The Fry Family Mrs. C. Fusco B. J. Gavitt Mr. and Mrs. Louise Gomick Kay Hayunga Edward and Ann Hegedus Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hicks Verna V. Horbal Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Hughes Stefani Hupalowsky Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hynne Rev. Paul L. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jiosne Walter R. Karyczak Doris and Ed Kibble Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Kurtzke Mr. and Mrs. B. MaeCutcheon Mr. and Mrs. Miyakawa Mr. and Mrs. James H. Martin Mr. and Mrs. A. Mazza Mr. and Mrs. W. Messerschmidt Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Morizio Mr. and Mrs. Louis Morizio The John Morrissey Family Mrs. Jane Neukomm Mr. and Mrs. William Ochs Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. William Renner Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Rice Griffin and Dee Roberts John E. Robinson Sharon Mike Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robinson Kenneth Sable Jr. Mrs. John Sadowski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scacco Dorothy and Paul Schirmer Patrick and Michael Scully John Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Sickles Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith Lois Ann Smith Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith Sr. Steve and Tom Jim and Marion Sumpter + 4 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Switzer Mr. and Mrs. John Szyarto Barbara K. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor Mr. and Mrs. L. Vecchione Keith and Sean Wall Mr. and Mrs. William A. Walsh Mrs. John S. Webster Mrs. Gary Lee Weltner Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Will Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wohlleb Dolores Zullo 24 Hour Service DICK'S TAXI LESTER’S BARBER SHOP No Trip Too Long 115 Main Street Matawan, N.J. No Trip Too Short 566-9703 31 Edgevicw Road. ClifTwood N.J. Richard Clay- Proprietor 566-1710 194 Everything For The Office Bayshore Stationers Inc. Corner of Main and W. Front Streets Keyport, N.J. 264-5555 Suburban Hair Stylists, Inc. 179 Main St. Airport Plaza Matawan Hazlet 566-1777 264-6390 High Fashion Color Styling Also Sales Service Hairpieces Office Phone: 566-3311 Rankl Weber Reality Co. R.D. s 1 Box 1A 566-1088 Highway 34. Matawan. N.J. Ryan Bros. 119 Mam Street Matawan. N.J. Ryan’s has everything Matty’s Auto Parts 566-6600 Lower Main St.. Matawan Belmar Red Bank Matawan Atlantic Glass Co. Glass Mirrors In Every Size You Can Break 138 Lower Main St. Matawan, N.J. Tel. 566-2838 Feigenson Shoes Buster Brown Shoes Hush Puppies for The Entire Family Headquarters for ' Bass Weejuns 43 W. Front St. Keyport 137 Main St. Matawan 8 West Main St. Freehold Millers Stag Shop Hammonton Park — Pertocelli VanHeusen LeonardoStrassi 121 Mam St. 566-7788 Matawan N.J. Matawan Art Gallery Picture Framing Fine Art Hwy. 34 Broad St. Matawan N.J. Phone 566-1166 Sal’s Matawan Sunoco Inc. Brake Ignition Service Major Minor Repairs 24 Hour Towing Service Sal Longette Rt. 34 Broad Proprietor Matawan. N.J. Calico Fabric Shop Inc. Everything for Your Sewing Needs 161 Main Street Phone: Matawan. N.J. 566-5349 Area Code 201 264-2008 Keyport Jewelers and Opticians Diamond Appraisals Lenox China Omega Watches Louis S. Rosenthal 29 W. Front St. Keyport. N.J. 07735 Compliments of Burger Chef Route 34 Matawan, N.J. ••Insurance For Anything Insurable” STANLEY G. SIEBENBERG QUALITY INSURANCE Highway 34 Matawan. N. J. GALE’S HARDWARE COMPANY 26 W. Front St. Keyport. N.J. 583-1300 264-2000 MATAWAN LUMBER CO. DATSUN WASHINGTON’S AUTO SERVICE Sutphin Ave. Matawan St. at R.R. Matawan The Friendly Lumber Yard Phone: 566-4500 370 8road Street Keyport. New Jersey Perry L. Washington 264-1323 Compliments of MULLER CHEVROLET, INC. South Atlantic Avenue at Route 34 Matawan, N.J. BILL LANZARO’S AUTO SALES, INC. CHRYSLER IMPORT CENTER SIMCO SUNBEAM COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Chrysler’s Lowest Priced Car NEW AND USED CARS SALES - SERVICE - PARTS CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION ACCESSORIES SUZUKI SPORTCYCLES Auto Air Conditioners — Installed Serviced OPEN EVENINGS TILL 334 MAIN STREET 566-2224 MATAWAN. N. J. ANIEL A. DEVINO Building Contractor DOWNES PONTIAC, Inc. Springlawn Ave. Matawan. N.J. Phone: 566-4740 OUR 30th YEAR OF PROGRESS- 62 Lower Mam St. Matawan. N.J. 566-2299 TOM’S FORD INC. Cars Trucks T-Birds • Fairlanes • Mustangs • Falcons Galaxies • Mavericks Tremendous buys on all new Ford models One of the largest selections of A-l used cars in N.J. Phone: 264-1600 200 State Hwy. No. 35 Keyport. N.J. JA-CE COMPANY, INC. 129 Church Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey Phone: Kilmer 5-2797 Food Service to Industry And Schools 566-9801 JO-JOE’s COCKTAIL LOUNGE BERKELEY PLASTICS Package Goods Props. Joseph Mary Bacharde MFG. CO. 273 Snyder Ave. Highway 34 198 Matawan. N.J. Berkeley Heights. New Jersey Arther F. Paulina W. S. WALLACE Hickey, Freeman, Hart, Schaffner Marx Botany 500 Ladies Sportswear over 60 years W. Front St. 264-0700 Keyport, N. J PAPPAS STUDIOS Cork ’N Bottle 566-2368 116 Main Street Matawan 10 Main Street Keyport, N.J. Phone: 264-6500 Distinguished: Aerial Commercial and Wedding Photography Compliments Of Oliver’s Jeweler’s 195 THE CRAFTSMEN WHO CREATED YOUR FINE CLASS RING AND NORRIS ASHE 401-US206 South Somorvillo, N. J. 08876 YOUR BALFOUR REPRESENTATIVE SEND THEIR BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS ATTLEBORO MASSACHUSETTS CLASS RINCS ANO PINS • CLUB INSICNIA • MEOALS TROPHIES • PLAQUES • DIPLOMAS • INVITATIONS STRATHMORE 1 HR. CLEANERS Rt. 34 Matawan. N.J. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. Sat. Tues. Thurs. Commuters Hrs. Til 9 p.m. Only Cleaners with Shirt Unit on Premises Same Day Shirt Service Available Pickup And Delivery J. Rettagliata Prop. 583-1070 THE OCCASION SHOP, INC. Strathmore Shopping Center Matawan. New Jersey STRATHMORE LANES HOUSE OF PAUL KEYPORT ARMY NAVY J. J. NEWBERRY Con Fran Enterprises Inc. Frank Devino. Pres. Pro Shop Restaurant 40 AMF Lanes 12 Billiard Tables Highway 34 Nursery Catering Cocktail Lounge Matawan. N.J. 566-3880 583-1555 Free Delivery TOWNE COUNTRY BAR LIQUORS, INC. Wines — Beer — Liquors — Soft Drinks Strathmore Shopping Center Hwy. No. 34. Matawan. N.J. Michael Nappi SINGLE SYSTEM LAUNDRY, INC. A Single Call Will Do It All - 264-0757 Established 1925 Broad and First Streets Keyport. N.J. Hair Sculpturing Formulated Foundationing Waving Tinting Wig Styling Pastel Toning 566-3222 L’lMAGE Hairstylists Highway 34 Strathmore Shopping Center Route 34 Matawan. N. J. ARNE KALMA Flowers Matawan. N.J. J. F. HOSTETTER Regent 5 and 10c Store 125 Mam St. Matawan. N.J. Phone: 566-0825 P N B Established 1889 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK of Monmouth County Keyport Hazlet Union Beach MATAWAN-KEYPORT PRESS Commercial and Social Printing 37 Lower Main St. MATAWAN WINE AND LIQUOR FINE WINES AND CORDIALS Matawan 120 Mam Street Matawan. N.J. Phone: 566-4249 566-3500 HARRIS HARDWARE 130 Mam Street 566-1013 Matawan Open 8:30 A.M. to 7 P.M. Benjamin Moore Paint And All Hardware Needs Carl Miller Prop. New Jersey STRATHMORE PHARMACY, INC. Strathmore at Matawan Shopping Plaza Hwy. 34 Matawan, N.J. S. Mollicone Phone: 566-3800 201 SERVICE IS OUR BIGGEST ASSET! CAN WE HELP YOU? theCENTRAL jersey bank Allenhurst • Allentown • Bradley Beach • Eatontown • Farmingdale • Ft. Monmouth • Freehold (2) • Freehold Twp. • Long Branch (2) • Marlboro • Matawan • Neptune City • Rumson • Sea Bright • Shrewsbury • Spring Lake Heights MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AND TRUST COMPANY 202 3 • OFFICES • 3 OPEN Different Evenings Wednesday Night at Strathmore Thursday Night at Cliffwood Friday Night at Mata wan Telephone 566-1200 203 acknowledgements The Pillar staff of 1969 has been one of the smallest but hardest working staffs in the history of the yearbook. For their dedication and talent, we would like to thank: Sharon Walsh; for her immeasurable amount of work, worrying, and moral support. Diane Papa; for coming in when we were desperate and being one of the most talented layout editors our school has ever seen. Becky Lorberfeld; for putting up with us and the New Academics Section. Robert Hannah; whose sports copy made the new football section possible. Ken Weiss; who jumped in our roughest waters and kept us afloat with his copy, typing, humor, and Spike Jones records. Kevin Fry; for doing the impossible to solve our irrepar- able disaster. Mr. Seymour Pappas of Pappas Studios; for his infinite patience, service, help, and sincere concern. Mr. Wynne Murchison of the American Yearbook Company; for his understanding and for access to his consummate knowledge of yearbooks and lithography. And finally to Mr. William Lawlor for taking two inexperienced photo club refugees and turning them into editors, and also, for straightening out our advertising mess. Pillar '69 Specifications COVER: Hard Case 160 point binders board covered with black shoegrain vinyl. Silkscreen applied design in white enamel. ENDSHEETS: 100% Black plus 100% process blue with mechanical drawing reversed out of black plate. TEXT STOCK: White enamel and gold contempore. TYPOGRAPHY: 8 and 10 points News Gothic and News Gothic Bold with headlines in 24 and 18 pt. Gothic. Special Effects: Special effect screens, special stock 32 page insert. Special Credits COVER: Linda Lee Jaffrey ENDSHEETS: Henry Wojtowicz PHOTOGRAPHY: Pappas Studios. Keyport, Michael Morizio. John Donahue LITHOGRAPHY: American Yearbook Company. Cam- bridge. Maryland. 204