Perth Amboy High School - Reflections / Periscope Yearbook (Perth Amboy, NJ)

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Born and raised in this city, Mr. Ceres attended elementary and secondary schools here. He was graduated from Perth Amboy High School, received an A.B. from Notre Dame, an LL.B. from Rutgers Law School, and his M.Ed. from Rutgers University. After teaching seventh grade at the Shull School, and social studies at PAHS, he became vice-principal of the high school, a position which he held for nine years before becoming superintendent of schools. Mr. Ceres is a member of the Perth Amboy and Middlesex County Bar Associations, the New Jersey School Masters Club, and the American Association of School Administrators. Active in many local organizations, Mr. Ceres is a member of the Civil Defense, the Military Manpower, and the Human Relations Commissions; the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and of the Perth Amboy Visiting Nurses' Association. Above all, however, his earnest efforts turn to the maintenance of our excellent Perth Amboy school system. ANTHONY V. CERES, LL.B., M.Ed. Superintendent of Schools our Superintendent off Schools . . . Thank you is sometimes a hard thing to say and gratitude difficult to express, but when it is to Mr. Ceres that we wish to say it, the words come easily. He is not just the man who has worked so diligently to provide us with a fine education and to furnish the equipment and guidance we need, but is also the warm-hearted, understanding person that we all look upon as a sincere friend. When we need a cheering word, a comforting smile, or a friendly face, we know that it can be found with him. 13

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BENJAMIN GOLDMAN Secretary Our Board off Education . . . ALBERT CERULO 12

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our Principal, and our have planned JAMES F. CHALMERS, M.A. Principal ADMINISTRATION. Three people of varying backgrounds serve us as top school administrators. Yet Mr. Chalmers, Mr. Stofega, and Miss Crockett hold mutual ideals which make them eminently successful in their chosen field. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Mr. Chalmers completed his secondary schooling in 1917 at Perth Amboy. He was awarded a B.S. degree at Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio, and earned his M.A. at Ohio University. Teaching chemistry at Ohio U. was the start of his career. Joining the P.A.H.S. faculty in 1923, he taught chemistry and physics. Appointment as vice-principal preceded his attainment of the principalship in 1945. Mr. Chalmers finds time to be active in the Presbyterian Church and in the Rotary Club. This year he is also serving as chief of the Rad-Ef Commission of Perth Amboy. Sports, too, are enjoyable, with golfing, bowling, and fishing heading the list. He reads widely to increase AMUSING PERISCOPE FEATURE MATERIAL provides welcome diversion from more serious concerns for Mr. Sfofega, Miss Crockett, and Mr. Chalmers during conference time. 14