Sayreville War Memorial High School - Quo Vadis Yearbook (Parlin, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1952 volume:

SAYREV1LLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1050 WASHINGTON RD. PARLIN, N. J. 08359 Published by the Senior Class Sayreville High School Sayreville, New Jersey Foreword High School has been the real beginning of our educa- tion, socially and intellectually. In our Freshman year, we entered the school with anxiety and enthusiasm. In the years that followed, a new social world opened up before us. We selected our close friends and companions, and learned to live up to the standards and duties that were given to us. Through our education we have learned how to cope with many different situations and have tried to make our teachers feel proud of a job well done. At times we get discouraged, and feel that we will never reach the goals we have set for ourselves, but with faith and self confidence we soon surmount those barriers. Now we must face reality. Our obligations are our own; we can no longer look to our teachers and advisers for assistance. We have learned how to be responsible citizens of our community and our country. We, the Class of '52, must now satisfy that responsibility and we shall be able to meet it with confidence, thanks to Sayreville High School. 2 JESSE SELOVER Dedication To dream a dream and live to see that dream a reality is a rare honor. Forty-three years of public service were spent in making the dream come true. Today, the name of Jesse Selover is synonomous with the history and growth of the Sayre ville Public Schools. To all he gave a little bit of himself. The Class of '52 is happy to dedicate its Yearbook to a really great American educator, Jesse Selover, Supervising Principal, Emeritus. 3 Two Competent Educators Who Have R. S. POLLACK Supervising Principal In these days of uncertainty, when life's demands tempt us to revise our ethics, it is wise to remember that human weakness urges revision downward. The ability to resist this sinister invitation is the measure of a man's character; the power to reverse its direction— his worth. The one way to a better life is up, and the goal is achieved only by the individual. Millions of these individuals accepting the re- sponsibility of living To-day , a little more generously, more truthfully, with a bit more of kindness and love and a bit less of selfishness and avarice than yesterday is the unfailing recipe. May you walk closely with God along the path ahead. Directed Vs Year After Year... MISS MARGARET M. WALSH Principal This moment is yours. Through the years the cooperative efforts of the community, boards of education, principals and teachers have been the compelling influence in your lives. Now their work is finished and your work has begun. Education in Sayreville High School has so en- riched your lives that you are adequately pre- pared to accept the challenge Whither Goest Thou? In you Sayreville High School Marches On to fulfillment of its purpose. As reality and responsibility merge in on you and give greater depth to your life, it is my sincere hope that each will be strong enough to fashion a pattern of living for maximum happiness. Mrs. Niewinski and Miss Walsh begin a day. 5 VINCENT ABBATIELLO Physical Education B.S. Seton Hall University We Pay Tribute to Our IRENE ARTHUR Science M.A. New York University PHYLLIS GALBRAITH Commercial B.S. State Teachers College, Trenton CHRISTOPHER CORNELL Music B.S. Juilliard, Rutgers University JOHN GUTKOWSKI Physical Education B.S. Manhattan College HENRY COUNSMAN Industrial Arts M.A. New York University MONICA KALBACH Home Economics B.S. St. Joseph College ETHEL DOWNING Languages A.B. Mount Holyoke College ADAM KRETOWICZ Social Studies B.S. Holy Cross College MIRIAM EBERLE Physical Education B.S. State Teachers College, Trenton CARMELITA LUCITT English M. A. Seton Hall University CLARE SULLIVAN English and Spanish A.B. Georgian Court Devoted Friends, the Faculty JAMES TODD Mathematics M.A. State Teachers College, Montclair ANGELICA MARRA Commercial B.S. New York University RICHARD WETZEL English M.A. Harvard University GRACE MERSHON Commercial B.S. Rider College LORRAINE WITCZAK Librarian B.A. State Teachers College, Montclair VINCENT MODZELEWSKI Art M.A. Columbia University BERNICE WNECK English and Mathematics A.B. State Teachers College, Montclair JOHN SIMKO Industrial Arts B.S. State Teachers College, Trenton LUCIAN WNUKOWSKI Science B.S. New York University FRANCIS STAREGO Science B.S. Villanova College Their Efforts Made Our Education Possible MARION E. SAMSEL Secretary Our community has changed. It has grown gradually from a rural area to an urban one. Our entire educational system has been steadily developing right along with the community, the high school was completed in 1939. Ten years later a wing was added to the Roosevelt Grammar school to accommodate the increase in student enrollment. Behind this progress is a guiding force, the Board of Education. The members of the board have appreciated present problems and acted; forseen future developments and acted again. We are grateful to these men and women who have so contributed towards our education. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Stanley Marcinczyk. President; Helen Smith, Arthur Bossong, Willard Zach. STANDING: Joseph Keenan, Walter Zamorski, Stanley Nowak, Paul Karbowski, Julius R. Rarus. '« ■«mi 1 1' % ,P 00 ' Ever Benefiting from the Graduates of the Past CLASS OFFICERS 10 TO, ALFRED ACE BArLEY 131 Main Street Sayreville Football, Art Club, J.V. Baseball, Chess and Checkers Club. Photography Club ''Ace's'' main interest is sports, al- though there's a pretty girl that gets his mind off of them once in awhile. RUDY DOOTS BALASKIEWICZ 31 Idlewild Avenue Sayreville Basketball, Radio, Baseball Doots is a specialist at throwing the basketball through the hoop. Some- day we expect to see Doots playing with the New York Knickerbockers. Here's hoping you succeed! i i JOHN B. BLOODGOOD Bordentown Road South Amboy Band, Air Navigation John is quite the casanova. In addi- tion to his many activities John picks the army life as his future. SENIORS OF 1952 JOSEPH EDWARD BONCZEK 21 William Street Sayreville Basketball, Baseball, Woodcraft Club, Chess and Checkers Club Joe is one of the shyest and quietest boys in our class. But on a basketball court, or baseball field it's an- other story. There, he's outstanding. I I EDMUND “ED BURKE 241 Brookside Avenue Laurence Harbor Aviation Club, Quo Vadis, Echo-Lites (Art Editor) “Ed Burke, one of the handsomest boys from Laurence Harbor, is also one of the most versatile. At report card time “Ed upholds the honor of the' males. KATHLEEN BURKE 21 Main Street Sayreville Dancing Club, Bomberettes, Red Cross Club, Glee Club, Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis “Kathy joined us in her sophomore year and her ready smile soon won her many friends. She's an active guard on the basketball team. VIRGINIA GINNY CORTRIGHT 269 Garfield Avenue Laurence Harb Dramatics Club, Yearbook (Co-editoi Greggites, Junior Play, Office Practic Quiet, reserved, and hard workinc “Ginny deserves those high marks sh gets. We know Gin will be a sue cessful secretary. SENIORS GEORGETTE F. COTTRELL 20 Laurel Street Melrot Home Economics, Greggites, Library You can't miss those long brow braids on this bonnie lass. Althouc “Georgie is one of the quietest of tl class, she is also one of the friendlie: 12 CONNIE NANCY DEMBINSKI 47 Roll Avenue Melrose Home Economics Club, Dancing Club, Greggites, Office Practice Club Hear that giggle? It's Connie re- cuperating from a joke. She and laugh- ter are inseparable. Ho-Hum! Here we start another year. OF 1952 JANET 'TAN'' DILL Upper Main Street South Amboy Sub Deb Club, Band, Quo Vadis Jan's main beef seems to be homework. She likes a variety of sports including swimming and horseback riding. JOAN JOANIE DRAKE 38 Pacific Boulevard Cliffwood Beach Student Council, Echo-Lites, Greggites, Library Club, Dramatics Club, Junior Play, Yearbook (Editor), Journalism Club, Office Practice Club, Glee Club Grade A marks and personality go together as far as Joanie is concerned. JOHN WALTER DRWAL 22 Jacobson Street Sayreville Baseball, Chess and Checkers Club, Red Cross Club A good sport and a swell guy, Lefty has made many friends. Base- ball rates first with John, while home- work is his pet peeve. 13 WILLIAM BILL' FORCE 99 Roosevelt Street Laurence Harbor Glee Club, Cross Country, Track Man- ager, Band, Echo-Lites Bill, a new addition to our class, is well liked by all. His witty remarks can be heard in and out of the class- room. FRED T. FRIEDMAN 20 Dane Street Sayreville Photography Club, Football, Chess and Checkers Club, Red Cross Club When Fred joined us in our sopho- more year we gained one of the most avid sport fans in the school. STANLEY TEOLA GARBOWSKI 8 Stella Street Sayreville Basketball, Baseball, Radio Club Stash is one of the best looking senior boys. To be a whiz in basket- ball, and a hit with a certain someone are two of his ambitions. SENIORS DOROTHY DOTTY GEMMELL 209 Hilltop Boulevard Cliffwood Beach Echo-Lites, Twirlers, Dramatics, Journal- ism, Glee Club, Office Practice Club, Treasurer (Sophomore Year), Quo Vadis, A WILLIAM BILL” GRUMBINE Thomas Street Parlin Echo-L'tes, Drafting Club, Aviation Club Bill and cameras are inseparable. Usually the silent type, his favorite saying in Washington was, Quiet, here comes the house detective. FLORENCE GRZYB 260 Washington Road Sayreville Commercialites, Greggites, Office Prac- tice Club, Quo Vadis A member of the commercial group, Flo hopes to become a good secre- tary. One of Flo's pet peeves is homework. MARY HAVENS 158 Morris Street Morgan Sub Deb Club, Dancing Club, Leaders Club, Girls' Basketball. Megs is a very active girl. She attends all the school games and dances, and is always around to lend a helping hand. OF 1952 LEONA GONTARZ 22 Pulaski Avenue Parlin Sub Deb Club, Commercialites, Gregg- ites You can't miss Leona sporting those lovely clothes. Leona's favorite hobbies are dancing, roller skating, and eating tomato pie. 15 JAMES C. HAYDEN 28 Kearney Road Melrose Aviation Club, Dancing Club, Art Club, Current Events Club Jimmy is veil known for his cheer- fulness. The future may see Jim fur- thering his education, perhaps as a lawyer. LORETTA RETTA HELB 368 South Pine Avenue Morgan Leaders Club, Dramatics Club, Glee Club, Girls' Intramurals Retta” is the essence of fun and loves a good time. Her cheerful smile brightens up many a class. DORIS J. HERMANN 889 Highway 35 Laurence Harbor Sub Deb Club, Band Doris is the girl with the natural curl. Her main interests are driving, and playing the saxophone in the school band. SENIORS RICHARD J. HILL Yearbook, Basketball 14 Birch wood Drive Cliffwood Beach Although Dick” joined our ranks only this year, he has become active in sports and yearbook work. Bell bot- tom trousers will be Dick's” dress after graduation. 16 HELEN HRANKOWSKI 31 Coolidge Avenue Say re ville Home Economics, Commercialites, Greg- gites. Office Practice Club Helen is one of the quietest and neatest girls in our class. She looks the perfect secretary she hopes to be. Study begins in P. A. D.—Rough. OF 1952 ERIC NATE HULTIN 383 Lea Avenue Laurence Harbor Band This redhead is ou drummer ex- traordinary. He intends! to further his musical education after graduation. GRACE L. JACOBS 344 Woodbine Way Laurence Harbor Dramatics Club Grace is a new comer to our school but she has already made many friends. The future will find her working in an office and we wish her great success. JOAN M. JANICKER 224 Washington Road Sayreville Readers Club (V.P.), Red Cross Club, Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis, Glee Club Joanie is always in the stands cheering for the Bombers. She's chosen nursing as a career. 17 KENNETH ATLAS JORDAN 152 Washington Road Sayreville Band Atlas is one of those happy-go- lucky fellows who made high school enjoyable. We'll all remember his sax playing. The future will see Kenny in the service. DONALD COOKIE KARWATT 16 Harrison Street Parlin Football, Radio, Baseball Cook is one of the cutest boys in the class. He is tackle for the foot- ball team, and an all around baseball player. Best of everything, Cookie! ALFRED KOCH 360 Highway 35 Laurence Harbor Radio, Aviation, Quo Vadis Alfie is a very likable, swell fellow. His lirst and only love is a '36 Ford coupe. His future is undecided, but we wish him all the luck in the world. SENIORS Our bodies are in Math Class—Our thoughts??? AGNES AGGIE KOLAKOWSKI 8 Embroidery Street Sayreville Sub Deb Club (President), Dancing Club (Treasurer), Leaders Club, Glee Club, Office Practice Club, Quo Vadis (Busi- ness Manager), Sophomore Class Secre- tary Aggie has a bright cheery hi for everyone. Good luck as a secre- tary, Aggie. 18 CHARLES KOLO” KOLAKOWSKI 8 Embroidery Street Sayreville Football, Basketball, Baseball Kolo is the outstanding athlete of the class. He plans to enter pro- fessional baseball after graduation. We all wish him luck in his chosen career. NANCY ANN KROEGER 35 Hillside Avenue Sayreville Quo Vadis, Echo-Lites, Red Cross Club (President), Readers Club (Secretary), Basketball, Senior Class Secretary, Glee Club Nan” likes sports and people. She is sure to make any patient well again when she is a nurse. JEAN KUPSY KUPSCH 6 Kupsch Street Sayreville Ccmmercialites, Dancing Club, Leaders Club (Vice-President), Office Practice Club. Cheerleader TEAM yea team!” That's Jeanie, always cheering our boys on to vic- tory. OF 1952 WALTER DUKE” KURCZESKI 47 Charles Street Old Bridge Basketball, Football, Baseball, Student Council, Junior Play, Band Duke” is one of our best athletes, excelling in football, basketball and baseball. The future will see him at Miami U. 19 DORIS DOTSIE KWIATKOWSKI 22 Smith Street Sayreville Sub Deb Club, Dancing Club, Leaders Club, Glee Club, Office Practice Club, Quo Vadis, Junior Play Doris can be seen on the field at every football game leading the band as a color guard of S.H.S. BERNADINE DEANIE LAJESKI 44 East Kupsch Street Sayreville Commercialites, Greggites (President), Office Practice Club, Quo Vadis The world is just one big, happy place as far as Deanie is concerned. A more likable girl could not be found. ED WART H. LASTEIN 156 Twilight Avenue Laurence Harbor Radio, Wood Shop, Aviation, Quo Vadis, Student Council Ed'' is one of the quieter members of the senior class. After graduation Ed will delve into the field of radio. SENIORS WALTER JOSEPH LEMERICH 25 Reid Street Parlin Football, Basketball, Baseball Spots joined the class of '52 in his junior year. In his two years at Sayreville High, Spots, has made many new friends. 20 DOROTHY MARIE LYNCH 820 Charles Street T.aurence Harbor Library Club, Dancing Club, Sub Deb Club, Quo Vadis Dot is a happy-go-lucky person with never a care in the world. Her main dislike is homework. Welcome rest for the weary—bring on the vitamins. OF 1952 MARIE MADELINO 22 Canal Street Sayreville Etiquette, Dancing Club, Greggites, Glee Club, Library Club (Treasurer) Whenever you see Doris, Georg- ette, and Helen you'll also see Marie. Office work rates hi h in her future plans. DORIS A. MALISZEWSKI Ernston Road Old Bridge Dancing Club, Commercialites, Greg- gites, Office Practice Club Doris is a friendly girl always sporting that pleasant smile. Doris likes sports and hopes to be a sercretary. EUGENE GENE MALKIEWICZ 35 Henslers Lane Sayreville Baseball, Basketball, Chess and Checkers Club, Woodcraft Club, Red Cross Club Gene is one of the Giants' most ardent fans. Sports and dancing rank tops with Gene. 21 FREDA T. MALKIEWICZ 189 Lincoln Street Morgan Dramatics Club, Greggites Drum Major- ette, Student Council (Vice-President), Quo Vadis 'Tread'' is Sayreville High's at- tractive, high strutting drum majorette. Her pleasing personality and smile for everyone has gained her many friends. JEANNE B. MALKIEWICZ 56 William Street Old Bridge Office Practice Club, Dramatics Club, Twirling, Leaders Club, Cheerleaders, Student Council, Echo-Lites (Reporter, Business Staff, Assistant Manager) Jeanne is the essence of school spirit—ever cheering the teams on to victory. JUDY ANN McLEAN Deerfield Road Parlin Band, Echo-Lites (Editor), Quo Vadis, Bomberettes (Varsity), Junior Play Judy is one of the brightest girls in the senior class, and has been an asset to the school as Echo-Lites Editor. SENIORS NOREEN NOR MEGGISON 733 Bordentown Avenue South Amboy Twilling (Captain), Sub Deb Club, Li- brary Club, Greggites, Office Practice Club, Glee Club, Student Council, Echo- Lites, Secretary Freshman Class Noreen is Sayreville High's high stepping captain of the twirling squad. 22 Future atom spliters at work? VALERIA M. MENZEL South Pine Avenue South Amboy Home Economics. Library Club (Presi- dent) Clever and industrious are words which suit Valeria's personality to a T. Her efficiency and dependability will be a great asset in her future. ROBERT BOB” MORTENSON 28 Edward Street Parlin Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis, Aviation, Track, Biology Club, Chess and Checkers Club Morty always has his homework and shares it. After Rutgers we may find Bob mixing up our prescriptions. JANET ANN MOSKAL 22 Vineyard Avenue Morgan Twirling, Sub Deb Club, Library Club, Greggites, Quo Vadis, Glee Club Jan is one of our nicest and most attractive girls on the twirling squad. She is sure to have a happy future. Right, Jan?'' OF 1952 JOSEPH SMOKEY” MOSKAL 49 Perrine Avenue South Amboy Football, Baseball, Basketball Smokey is a sports-minded fel- low. In his spare time likes to tinker with car engines. The near future will probably see Joe as a machinist. 23 GEORGE NELSON 809 Forest Avenue Laurence Harbor Radio, Quo Vadis George has an aversion for wood- shop, but not for girls and gym. KATHRYN KATE NICEWICZ 38 East Kupsch Street Sayreville Ccmmercialites (Treasurer and Secre- tary), Glee Club, Quo Vadis (Business Staff), Office Practice Club, Greggites (Secretary and Treasurer) Kate, ambitious to travel the world over, enjoys among other things, different hairdos and chocolate cake. DONALD NOVI NOVAK 18 Haag Street Sayreville Dramatics Club, Basketball. Manager of Track, Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis, Junior Play Novi, the mad chemist! If you hear an explosion don't run to the near- est air raid shelter, it's only Don trying to blow up Room 22. SENIORS JOAN JOANNIE NOWAK 62 Dane Street Sayreville Ccmmercialites (Treasurer), Greggites, Office Practice Club, Quo Vadis They say that still water runs deep —that's our quiet, attractive Joannie. 24 CHRISTINE CHRIS” OBAL 222 Main Street Sayreville Commercialites, Greggitss, Office Prac- tice Club, Quo Vadic Busy as she is, Chris somehow finds time for swimming, dancing, and watching TV. We practice for the annual concert. OF 1952 ELIZABETH BETTY O'BRIEN 12 Middlesex Avenue Cliffwood Beach Sub Deb Club, Glee Club, Twirler, Hostess Club, Greggites Petite and cute is our Betty. A quiet girl, she is well-liked by every- one. One of her favorite pastimes is twirling. JUDITH JUDY OLIVER 830 Forest Avenue Laurence Harbor Library Club, Red Cross Club, Quo Vadis, Echo-Lites Judy is an attractive brunnette, has a sweet smile, quiet manner, a keen sense of humor, and is hardworking. SYLVIA CATHERINE PAWLOWSKI 574 Main Street Sayreville Band, Quo Vadis, Echo-Lites, Basketball, Glee Club Brown-eyed, brunette, and always smiling—that's Sylvia. She is one of our best-dressed and smartest girls. 25 HOWARD B. PEARSON 242 Brookside Avenue Laurence Harbor Airplane Club, Band, Football, Basket- ball Howard loves basketball and foot- ball and has been a welcome addition to both squads. DONALD PETE PETERSON 26 Little Broadway Sayreville Biology Club, Chess and Checkers Club, Freshman Class Vice-Presiden Pete, one of the quieter boys of S.H.S., is a pleasant, good-natured fella to have around. MILDRED ROBERTA PFAU Old Spye Road Morgan Junior Musical, Twirling, Sub Deb Club, Library Club, Greggites, Glee Club, Quo Vadis, Student Council, Office Practice Club, Junior Class Treasurer Mildred is an active participant in all school activities. SENIORS 26 EDWIN BOOTS PODBELSKI 15 Walling Street Sayreville Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Student Council (President), Baseball Manager Black, wavy hair and a pleasant smile are words that describe Boots, a super basketball and football player. Quiet—geniuses at work. ROMA J. PRESNAL Roma Street Sayreville Readers Club (President), Red Cross Club, Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis, Glee Club, Junior Play, Student Council Blond, blue-eyed Roma has chosen nursing as her aim in life. Her inter- ests are riding, skating,' and dancing. LOIS LO QUADE 271 Alpine Way Laurence Harbor Home Economics Club, Dancing Club, Greggites, Dramatics Club Lois is a happy-go-lucky girl, has an active sense of humor and loves a good time. Lots of luck, Lois! JOAN REESE 15 Mapple Street Parlin Sub Deb Club. Leaders Club, Quo Vadis Joan is the attractive captain of the Old Bridge Drum and Bugle Corps who entered Sayreville in our junior year. She’s friendly and ever willing to help. OF 1952 JOHN RUPPY RUPP 60 Dolan Street Sayreville Dramatics Club, Band, Echo-Lites. Quo Vadis, Student Council, Hot-Rod Club, Clas3 President, Track, Boys' State John is one of the most active and popular boys in the class. He has held the class presidency for three years. 27 JULIE JUL' RYBICKI 610 Main Street Sayreville Cheerleaders (Captain), Leaders Club (Treasurer), Quo Vadis, Office Practice Club, Dancing Club, Glee Club, Junior Play, Bomberettes Jul is truly a gem as a friend, student, and peppy cheerleading cap- tain. LaVERN C. SCHWARZENBERG 399 Washington Road Parlin Commercialites, Leaders Club, Office Practice Club, Glee Club LaVern's cheerful laughter, wit, and her ever-ready helping hand have made her tops with all her classmates. EUGENE SIMON SEMPKOWSKI 13 Clinton Street South River Basketball, Football, Woodcraft Club, Band, Baseball Sports rank high with Gene, one of our best dressed and best looking boys. Gene's future is undecided. SENIORS 28 JOHN SINUK 117 Main Street Sayreville Football, Basketball Manager, Band, Junior Class (Vice-President), Echo-Lites, Student Council (Treasurer), Junior Play. Hot-Rod Club Big John's our outstanding foot- ball center. He hopes to attend college. ANNA BESS STRUBLE 181 Norwood Avenue Laurence Harbor Sub Deb Club (Secretary), Library Club, Ah! That final minute of relaxation. Sub Deb (Vice-President), Dramatics Club (President) Our crystal ball sees Bessie an- other quiet and pretty senior working as a telephone operator. - OF 1952 EDWARD TICKY TICE 29 Kearney Road Melrose Art Club, Quo Vadis One of Eddie's favorite subjects is art. In his future he may be seen in Pratt Institution in Brooklyn. He's a Giant fan. BARBARA TISH TISCHLER 3 Harrison Street Sayreville Commercialites, Leaders Club, Quo Vadis, Office Practice Club, Cheer- leaders. Glee Club, Bomberettes, Junior Musical A flash of color and a hearty laugh —that's our Tish. CHARLES DOMINICK TOMARO 404 Washington Road Parlin Imported from Bound Brook in his senior year. Charlie has already made many hew friends. Charlie, who has taken a lot of good-natured kidding be- cause of his height, plans to enter TV. 29 ANTHONY TONY TRAVISaNO Highway 35 Morgan Radio (President), Football. Baseball Tony is a regular guy among the seniors. He gets along with every- one. Rutgers is ahead for Tony.” THERESA TERRY TREZZA 232 Brookside Avenue Laurence Harbor Library Club (Treasurer), Greggites, Quo Vadis, Junior Class (Secretary) Dimples, a pleasing personality and a cheery smile for everyone—that's Terry. We're sure she'll be a suc- cess. EDWARD EDDIE UHLER 21 Grand Street South Amboy Dramatics Club, Echo-Lites, Football, Radio Club (Secretary), Quo Vadis, Bi- ology Club Ed plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania and graduate with a diploma reading M.D. SENIORS SHIRLEY UNDERWOOD Deerfield Road Parlin Cheerleader, Sub Deb Club. Quo Vadis, Dancing Club, Greggites, Office Prac- tice Club, Glee Club Shirl is one of the cutest and 30 JOAN JOANNIE UPPERMAN 11 Dolan Avenue Morgan Junior Musical, Office Practice Club, Twirlers. Dramatics Club, Echo-Lites, Quo Vadis, Glee Club, Junior Play, Greggites, Dancing Club, Senior Class Treasurer Our own Jane Powell that's Joanie. We shall always remember her voice. JOAN ELIZABETH WANSON 51 Washington Road Sayreville Ccmmercialites, Greggites, Office Prac- tice Club, Bombereites, Quo Vadis Whenever the Bomberettes are playing you can be sure to see ''Joanie'' out on the court helping her team. DOROTHY DOT WENZEL Midland Avenue Morgan Twirling, Glee Club, Sub Deb Club, Li- brary Club (President), Greggites, Quo Vadis, Student Council, Echo-Lites, Of- fice Practice Club Dot is one of the lucky girls who never studies for a test, but always seems to come through with a grade A mark. OF 1952 MARY WISTUBA 39 Embroidery Street Sayreville Commercialites, Dancing Club, Greg- 31 Greggites, Twirlers, Student Council, Glee Club Blonde tresses, blue eyes, and a sunny personality, that's Judy. Witty comebacks come naturally to happy Judy. MISS HARTMAN Our Advisors MRS. GALBRAITH FRONT ROW: R. Zaprazalka. B. Moskal, C. Weber, M. Ellison, L. Keenan, D. Balas, J. Juchno, B. Drozdowski. R. Witkowski, J. Wendolek, A. Geores, J. Schei- derman. SECOND ROW: K. Herrill, J. Kornacki, N. Marcinczyk, B. Bielak, J. Woscyna, J. Czernikowski, G. Harris. C. Palmowski, A. Raczkowski, R. Shauer, M. Kuerble, M. Crane, E. Taynor. THIRD ROW: Mr. Modzelewski, E. Woodruff, J. Swiderski, R. Kosmoski, M. Wilbur, W. Roginski, A. Gallagher, B. Johnson, B. Britchford. J. Lytkowski, T. Johnson, K. Mortenson, J. Johnson, S. Dittman. E. Menzel, Miss Eberle. FOURTH ROW: R. Gurgul, J. Kurczeski, C. Erbetta, E. Johanessen, M. Kovacs, J. Parkinson, E. Muir, M. Hall, D. Kioski, G. Hughes, M. Pavlik, B, Dieker, P. Gisburne, A. Szumski, Mrs. Arthur. E. Shuler, A. Zeh, R. Shauer, J. Kurczeski. THE JVmOH CLASS The Promise of Other Anniversaries FRONT ROW: D. McLean, J. Wall, L. Scheid, T. Arthurs, R. Anderson. G. Wetzel. H. Zipf. J. Chisholm. A. Merwin, A. Perkins. D. Harper, J. White. SECOND ROW: C. Farley, C. Savrda, G. Gatwood, R. Evanovich, P. Herrick, R. Rhatican, E. Hyle. R. Zuback, J. Halsey, R. Taltavall, J. Ashe, R. Wilson W. Yamello. THIRD ROW: O. Larsen, J. Haley, S. Piatek, W. Schurr, J. Trawinski, H. Thompsen, P. Bloodgood, J. Lis, D. Harper, A. Zeh, S. Lipka, J. Kupsch, D. Pekarski, E. Schuler. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Modzelewski, R. Vdlkert, J. Resh, D. Thomsen, C. Mills, C. Kolb, W. Towney, J. Pawlowski, T. Wilson, N. Weber, R. Buczek, O. Burkeson, H. Hatfield, N. Hanlon, D. Ritter, J. Rudy. FRONT ROW: R. Zamorski, E. Zaleski, B. Bennett, M. Bonczek, J. Wisnewski, B, Epnis, A. Sadowski, G. Stephenson, C. Tier, C. Quade, J. Wistuba, P. Gilligan, R. Roberts. SECOND ROW: F. Urbetta, R. Lehman, D. Oliver, M. Pearson, A. Mills, N. Blanchard, G. Dever, L. Newman, L. Bartkowicz, E. Walus, P. Veer- land, J. Taynor, A. Smith, P. DeFort, F. Leppig, Mr. Todd. THIRD ROW: N. Piacitelli, M. Hicks, E. Ash, C. Krzyzkowski, L. Pasternak, C. Martin, M. Leh- man, J. Roginski, M. Coleman, A. Holey, S. Ebner, J, Lambert, M. Hoff, D. Nay- lor. FOURTH ROW: M. Trawinski, D. Nowicki, R. Beauregard, P. Burke, J. Trojanowski, L. Dzwil, B. Loftus, J. Clausen. R. Prus, A. Delikat, S. Zyskowski, K. Sencher, H. Wilson. V. Hatfield, Mrs. Mershon, Miss Kalbach. B. Ennis, R. Shorosky. L. Pasternak, W. Schaefer. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Which Build for a Greater Future FRONT ROW: C Shimak, F. Schaub, R. McCrone, D. Milroy, W. Dimsey, P. Bonczek, J. Mills, D. Malik, J. McMahon, J. Arthurs, J. Galinski, E. Schmitt, L. Mastrocola. SECOND ROW: F. Gallas, A. Stoney, F. Lozak, R. Clune, Kosmoski, R. Travisano, W. Herrel. A. VanOrden, D. Fritz, W. Pemberton, R. Dietsch, A. Golla, A. Leary. THIRD ROW: J. Upperman, R. Poplowski, Pachowski, F. Rubeck, E. Puchalski, R. Lasko, J. Marchesi, F. Shuler, H. Pekarski, S. Przybylko, T. New- ton, E. Chmielewski, P. McNutt. FOURTH ROW: H. Petner, W. Schaefer, F. O'Such, R. Shorosky, J. Groncki, M. Solook, J. Cavanaugh, P. Kwieciniski, F. Chevalier, R. Bailey, R. Maskewich, H, Bloodgood, G. Ogborne. FRONT ROW: Miss Wneck, L. LeClair, D. Rusyaj, A. Mickiewicz, B. Knox, L. Witzel, B. Tanlor, B. Klase, J. Galinski, R. Kulesa, M. Biesiada, Mrs. Sullivan. SECOND ROW: T. Grabowski, R. Wanson, H. Galley, A. Tilquist, S. Thorn, P. Golaszewski, J. Sweeney, M. Pryzbylko, D. Kosmoski, F. Stader, N. Winters, L. McTeman. THIRD ROW: J. Frank, D. Jaska, R. Kupa, B. Kurble, R. Cottrell, B. Denby, J. Johnsen, P. Reed, B. Sabb, A. Bucci, S. Zuback, D. Peters. FOURTH ROW: N. Jurusiewicz, M. Powelak, F. Fritz, C. Macirowski, L. Chmiel, C. Bright, B. Gabriel, J. Frazer, M. Dzuiban, J. Wojcek, G. Olsen. FIFTH ROW: N. Bau- mann, M. Hauserman, J. Wanson, J. Marcincyzk, B. Lawrence, M. Schauer, E. Bloodgood, J. Dieker, D. King, J. Schroeder, Vroom, K. Oliver. FRONT: S. Zuback, M. Przbylko. REAR: L. Dziergowski, P. Bayofski. THE FRESHMAN CLASS Progressing Slowlg but Ever Onward FRONT ROW: D. Symanski, R. Gable, A. Kopervas, C. Weis, A. Kaczmarek, A. Jankowski, J. Shadt, B. Donahue, E. Clancy, D. Fabuszewski. SECOND ROW: A. Sakowski, D. Dockiewicz, J. Inman, B. Hyle, J. Bara, J. Zwoliski, B. Cassa, J. Ordner, L. Shaftic, B. Lawrence. P. Quinn. THIRD ROW: D. Englehardt, J. Lemmerich, B. Scibek, L. Farley, J. Calahan, W. Boyler, J. Cannon, E. Applegate, R. Michalik, Olsen. FOURTH ROW: S. Piatak, R. Bartz, L. Suchiewicki, L. Piscorski, E. Prysak, St. Armour, D. Douglas, A. Peters, G. Norman, J. Cassa, A. Briggs, J. Demetski. FIFTH ROW: F. Burdak, C. Bodlesny, J. Debinsky, M. Syslo, W. Keenan, W. Mesh, C. Setterstrom, W. MacDonald, W. Lash, P. Bayofski, G. Chas- tain. SIXTH ROW: F. Witkowski, A. Delikat, W. Boilny, R. Seig, D. Brennan, E. Owens, W. Volkert, J. Styles, E. Heims, E. Rogalski, W. Kocsis, D. Zipf. SEVENTH ROW: G. Gorka, J. Calahan, R. Anderson, B. Heindle, L. Dziergowski, J. Madelino, K. Sydor, R. Swiderski, R. Davis, R. Leppig, J. Anderson. EIGHT ROW: A. Stoney, D. Campbell, W. Lynch, W. Miara, R. Holthausen, A. Novatin, J. Carey, R. Berry, Nilson, R. Oldenberg, D. Rinehart, W. Wagner. COMMERCIAL The commercial curriculum pre- pares pupils for office jobs. In the sen- ior year provided the student passes stenography I and II and the full office practice course, they participate in a program in which they spend fifteen weeks in practice work in industrial plants in the area. Here they work without pay under close supervision and co-operation between school and plant authorities. The required busi- ness courses last through four years beginning with lunior Business Train- ing in the Ninth Grade, Commercial Geography, Typing, and Steno or Book- keeping in the Tenth and Eleventh, and the specialized subjects of Office Prac- tice, Business Problems, Commercial Law and Salesmanship in the Twelfth. COLLEGE-PREP The college preparatory curricu- lum provides the subjects that will be helpful to the student who plans to en- ter college. Latin and French are the languages offered; math courses include first and second year Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, and Trigonometry; laboratory sciences are Biology. Phv- sics, and Chemistry, and a basic knowledge of Music and Art are given. It is wise for the college preparatory pupil to select early in his high school career 4he colleges which interest him so that, in order to meet the require- ments, he will select correct academic subjects. GENERAL The General curriculum is basic- ally exploratory in the first and second year. Pupils can discover what they wish to do during the first year of the General curriculum and transfer there- after to one of the others if they wish. The General curriculum is heavily weighted with electives. Students must elect at least seven credits during the last three years. They may prepare for specially chosen colleges individu- ally in the General curriculum, provided they have minimum ability. They are able to get sufficient commercial sub- jects to qualify for typists and other be- ginning commercial positions. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The Industrial Arts curriculum is designed for students primarily inter- ested in mechanical skills. It has been organized in three levels; Juniors and Seniors form one level, Sophomores a second, and Freshmen a third. Boys should be able to develop sufficient skill to go to work in skill trades on ap- prenticeship basis. The required In- dustrial Arts subjects include four years of Drafting and a combination for four years of Woodwork and Metalwork in shops equipped for practical training. We Garnish a Decade of Applause “• ■v ', ' w ' f' ' ' r- ; v '• w T CT. - ■■ • 8 . J 'VfeP W: E. Podbelski, D. Karwatt, W. Lemerich, W. Kurczeski, C. Kolakowski. J. Sinuk, R. Con- empkowski, A. Bailey. SECOND ROW: W. Towney, R. Evanovich, J. Rudy, E. Burke. R. E. Malkiewicz, J. Bonczek, H. Pearson, R. Swiderski. THIRD ROW: Coach A. Kretowitz, ■■i 10 Bonczek, F. Connors, C. Mills, L. Dziergowski. R. Wilson, W. Mesh, T. — v Volkert, Assistant Coach J. Wortley. Sayieville Opponents 19 Lakewood ............ 7 19 Bayonne Tech ... 7 14 Carteret ............ 6 7 Dunellen....... 0 12 Flemington...... 20 14 Florence ............ 34 0 St. Peters ......... 19 18 Woodbridge .... 8 Most valuable player.' The Bombers opened their 1951 season in spectacular fashion as they trampled on their first four opponents. The loss of Bob Rhatican, quarterback, and Charles Kolakowski, all state back in 1950, was felt in November when three successive losses were suffered. The losing streak was broken Thanks- giving Day, when the squad registered a well earned victory over Woodbridge to finish with a record of five wins and three losses for this season. For Determined Teamwork and Leadership J. Bonczek, W. Kurczeski, E. Podbelski. S. Kojakowski, R. Balaskowicz, C. Kolakowski, I. Rudy, E. Sempkowski, S. Garbowski. Also E. Malkiewicz (not present). The Bomber Quintet retained both the County and State Championships under the guidance of Coach Gutkow- ski. They picked up where last year's team left off, running the Sayreville winning streak to 28. They avenged their only defeat of the season with a smashing victory over Dunellen in the State Finals with a score of 70-54. Los- ing Joe Bonczek, Charles Kolakowski, Rudy Baleskievich, and Gene Malkie- wicz through graduation leaves Joe Rudy to form the nuclesus of next year's squad. STATE TOURNAMENT 79 Atlantic Highlands 51 77 Point Pleasant 63 64 Carteret 49 58 Wildwood 44 70 Dunellen 54 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Sayreville Opponent 57 Hoffman 44 73 Bordentown 41 60 Hoffman 41 54 St. Mary's, S. A. 34 48 Woodbridge 46 64 St. Peter's, N. B. 52 57 Carteret 56 60 Metuchen 44 56 New Dorp, S. I. 54 45 Highland Park 36 56 Carteret 42 75 Jamesburg 59 55 St. Peter's, N. B. 41 53 Woodbridge 52 62 New Dorp, S. I. 54 71 St. Mary's, S. A. 40 76 Keyport 35 50 Jamesburg 35 54 Dunellen 56 57 Metuchen 55 Kola goes high for two points. Two mor6 points on their way, If Kola hadn't scored, Rudy would've. SPORT SNAPS BAND TWIRLERS Besides playing at all assemblies, the band puts on a good showing at football games and at parades held at home and in neighboring communities. This musical or- ganization, under the advisorship of Mr. Cor- nell, has received numerous trophies and awards. All band members have an oppor- tunity to audition for the All-State Band. The Twirlers, under the able direction of Mr. Cornell, always draw admiring com- ments from the crowds at football games, parades, and the Spring Concert. The cap- tain of the squad has the job of originating twirls and leading the girls through precise and accurate routines. The high-stepping majorette is always leading the line of march. FRONT ROW: D. Kwiatkowski, O. Larsen, E. Woodruff, J. Haley, K. Mortenson, G. Chastain. M. Pearson. S. Pawlowski, H. Petner, A. Kolakowski. SECOND ROW: P. MacNutt, J. McLean, C. Farley, D. Hermann, W. Herrell, W. Pemberton. R. Dietch, R. Leppig, G. Gatwood. THIRD ROW: H. Hatfield, H. Zipf, K. Jordan, E. Shuler, J. Resh, D. Thomsen, G. Wetzel, D. Milroy, D. Malik. FOURTH ROW: J. Rupp, D. McLean, J. Bloodgood, R. Conners. E. Schmitt. J. Pawlowski. W. Towney, FIFTH ROW: C. Sa rda, H. Pearson, H. Bloodgood, N. Weber, J. Sinuk, J. Halsey, L. Scheid. FRONT ROW: J. Moskal, B. O'Brien, N. Meggison (Captain), J. Upperman, D. Gemmell, F. Malkiewicz (Majorette). SEC- OND ROW: D. Wenzel, B. Britchford, M. Lehman, J. Witzel. THIRD ROW: J. Czernikowski, J. Roginski. R. Zaprazalka, R. Gurgul. FOURTH ROW: F. Leppig, A. Gallagher, A. Sumski, D. Noble. CHEERLEADERS At the football and basketball games, the cheerleaders are always the center of attraction. All the girls seem to have an abundancy of energy and pep. The squad is under the direction of Miss Ebefle. KNEELING: B. Tischler, J. Malkiewicz. J. Kupsch, S. Underwood, J. Kurczeski, L. Keenan, M. Pavlick. STANDING: J. Rybicki, D. Balas, R. Zamorski. W. Roginski, J. Juchno, M. Ellison. GIRLS’ SPORTS “Jump ball. The Seniors take aim. Volleyball teams in action. FIRST ROW: N. Marcinczyk. B. Britch- ford, I. Swiderski, D. Balas, R. Zamorski. J. Kurczeski, J. Woscyna, J. Defiord, J. Drake, J. Malkiewicz, F. Malkiewicz, J. Witzel, N. Meggison. SECOND ROW: D. Wenzel, M. Hali, R. Presnal. M. Pfau, P. Gisburn, J. Rybicki, M. Pavlik, B. Sabb, G. Chastain. F. Kwiatkowski. F. O'Such, J. White, A. Travisano. THIRD ROW: J. Pawlowski, D. Karwatt, R. Evanovich, J. Rupp, W. Kurczeski, J. Rudy, F. Clfevalier, R. Connors, G. Gat- wood, J. Sinuk. FRONT ROW: N. Kroeger. R. Presnal. T. McLean, B. Tischler, J. Rybicki. SEC- OND ROW: J. Drake, J. Malkiewicz, D. Gemmell, S. Pawlowski, J. Nowak. D. Peterson, E. Burke. Salutatorian, R. Presnal; Valedictorian, J. McLean. 46 Through Our Vuried Tulents STUDENT COUNCIL HONOR SOCIETY The Student Council is an organization which gives high school students actual ex- perience in administrative work. The pur- poses of the council are: to promote school spirit; to direct general activities of the school; to improve school conditions; and to work for the best general welfare of the entire student body. The representatives from each home- room, serve one year as an active member and then become honorary members. The council, which is governed by a Constitution, headed by four officers and advised by Miss Walsh, meets once each week. The highest honor a student can re- ceive in high school is induction to the Na- tional Honor Society. This year, there are twelve members, taken from the upper fifth of the class. Only 15% of the class can be chosen. The requirements are scholarship, leadership, character and service to the school. The induction takes place during a solemn ceremony which includes reading of the traditional selections of Abou Ben Ad- hem, Opportunity and If by underclass- men of outstanding character and intelli- gence. SEATED: B. Dieker, B. Johnson, J. Wen- dolek, R. Litkowski. STANDING: R. Zaprazalka, M. Wilber, M. Hall, R. M. Gurgul, S. Dittman, Advisor Mrs. I. Arthur. SEATED: G. Hughes, J. Parkinson, V. Menzel, M. Madelino, K. Oliver, Advisor Miss L. Witczak. STANDING: B. Mos- kal, M. Kovacs, A. Geores, J. Scheider- man, E. Menzel, G. Cottrell, B. Taynor. We Have Enriched Our School's Development RED CROSS LIBRARY COUNCIL The Red Cross Club is observing its second year in operation and has achieved a great many important endeavors in its own field. This club, under the direction of Mrs. Arthur, has sent magazines and Xmas gifts not only to orphans, but also to wounded soldiers in our Armed Forces hospitals. This organization deserves the recognition of being one of the most needed and helpful organiza- tions in our school. Miss Witczak is the advisor of the Li- brary Club which was organized the same year as the school. The job of the members is to learn the duties of a librarian. They learn how to arrange books in their proper order, repairing them, checking them in and out, filing magazines and arranging interest- ing decorations for the bulletin board. Each member devotes a study period a week work- ing at the library desk as an assistant to the librarian. 47 FIRST ROW: P. Reed, D. Szymcxnski, E. Bloodgood, B. Hyle, R. M. Dzuiban. SECOND ROW: D. Ruszcxj, M. Pryzbylko, R. Gable. D. King, L. Hockenjos, B. Klase, B. Johnson, P. Quinn, D. Fabiszewski. THIRD ROW: B. Dona- hue, M. Beisada, J. Ashman, M. Curtis, B. Gabriel, A. Mickiewicz, C. Burkshot, J. Deicker, A. Calancy, F. Stadder. FOURTH ROW: C. Maciorowski, L. Newman, H. Frank, J. Fraszer, K. Albro, R. Cottrell, J. Inman, L. Chmiel, G. Vroom. LEFT TO RIGHT: F. O'Such, D. Kosmoski. J. Lytkowski, J. Stiles, T. Johnson, Miss Wneck, W. Slendorn, R. Kosmoski, E. Poliny, E. Muir. SUB-DEB DEBATING A very practical organization, whose initial purpose is the development of per- sonal appearance and personality, is the Sub-Deb Club. This club, under the direction of Miss Ethel M. Downing, is solely dependent upon the enthusiasm of the girls affiliated with it. The topics which make up the body of their program are: make-up, posture, hair- styling and social etiquette. Most young girls can readily see the utmost importance of having an organization of this sort oper- ating in our High School. The Debating Club is a new addition to Sayreville High School. Miss Wneck is the advisor. Since the group is not a large one there have been no officers elected as yet. The development of good habits of speech, thought, intelligent discussion, and the ability to draw conclusions, are its aims. This club has just been started but improve- ment in the members is already evident. 48 SEATED: C. Weiss. V. Volkert. D. Engel- hardt, R. Piatek. E. Prysak, J. Cannon. STANDING: Advisor L. Wnukowski, G. Olsen. D. Dockiewicz, B. Denby, J. Wojcik, J. Calahan, L. Pikorski, J. Ander- son, D. Lynch, C. Hood. W. Boyler, G. Gorka, R. Berry. D. Ritter, R. Taltavall. N. Hanlon, R. Zuback, D. Harper. D. Pekarsky. W. Yamello, J. Kupsch, S. Lipka, R. Piatek, A. Zeh, J. Travinsky, W. Grumbine, W. Schurr, A. Merwin, H. Thompson, A. Perkins. J. Chisholm. R. Volkert, R. An- derson, D. French, Advisor F. Starego. RADIO AVIATION I The Radio Club consists of students who are interested in the fundamentals of radio and our newest addition to the enter- tainment world, television. This club, under the direction of Mr. Lucian J. Wnukowski, offers a knowledge that can easily be trans- ferred to other fields related to radio. The students of this club obtain enjoyment, as well as additional knowledge, while they participate in the demonstrations and listen to the lectures given by their advisor. In the Aviation Club is a group of boys interested in flying and model construction. It is under the direction of Mr. Starego. A book on aeronautics is being read by the group. Those interested in airplane me- chanics or commercial aviation find this club a great asset to the careers they have planned. All types of models are being con- structed by the students. The members are absorbed in aviation and are anxious to gain additional knowledge on the subject. 4? SEATED: F. Leppig, V. Hatfield, I. Arthur, R. Maskewitch, J. Groncki, F. Gallas, M. Bonchek, B. Ennis. STAND- ING: I. Lambert, G. Stephenson, C. Tier, C. Quade, G. Dever, F. Shuler, Advisor C. Lucitt, S. Lazak, G. Ogbome, S. Przbylko. STANDING: I. McLean, Editor; J. Oliver. J. Drake, E. Woodruff, J. Upperman, D. Gemmei, J. Malkiewicz, D. Wenzel, K. Burke, N. Kroeger, R. Presnal, J. Janicker, S. Pawlowski, N. Meggison, J. Resh, D. Thomsen, O. Burkeson, R. Mortenson, E. Burke, J. Rupp, D. Novak, J. Sinuk, E. Uhler. ECHOLITES JOURNALISM Each monthly edition of Echo-Lites is met with open hands by the student body. In addition to its news of all school activities, and its on the spot sports news, it carries special columns of interest. The Inquiring Reporter column gets the students' views on the question of the day; the Fads and Fashions column keeps one looking smart and neat, and Sew It Seams is sure to hand out a laugh or two. The paper is under the direction of Mr. Wetzel. The Journalism Club, newly reorgan- ized, has contributed to the excellence of our school newspaper, Echo-Lites, in many ways. The club, under the direction of Miss C. Lucitt, is undertaking the task of pub- lishing a newspaper to be circulated through the school. The training received by the stu- dents will be put to use when they become members of our Echo-Lites staff. This experi- ence will help in making the publishing of Echo-Lites a pleasure. 50 M I FIRST ROW: N. Piacitelli, M. Lehman, J. Schwartzenberg, C. Krzyzkowski, L. Pas- ternak, L. Bartkowicz. J. Wisniewski, F. Rubeck. SECOND ROW: T. Newton. P. Burke, D. Naylor, J. Clausen. E. Zalew- ski, R. Prus, A. Delikat. THIRD ROW: F. Drozd, J. Cavanaugh, P. Kwiecinski. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Anderson, D. Zipf. H. Counsman (Advisor), D. Douglas, R. Holthausen W. Heindle, R. Davis, W. Wagner, E. Applegate, A. Peter, R. Berry, R. Neminski, T. Magdon, R. Bartz, B. Miara, C. Setterstrom. W. Volker, R. Oldenburg, D. Brennan, E. Waters. WOODCRAFT CLUB ARTS AND CRAFTS The Woodcraft Club was orgamzea this year, to meet the needs of students who are not Industrial Art majors. The students meet each week, and under the guidance of Mr. Counsman, work in the woodshop. En- rollment is limited to students who do not have the opportunity to select Wood Shop as a regular subject in their schedules. Each club member purchases the materials for his project and uses the club facilities to make a useful oi ornamental article during the school year. The Arts and Crafts Club is one of the oldest clubs in the school. The students, un- der the direction of Mr. Vincent Modzelewski, are working on projects such as block-print- ing, stenciling, knitting, weaving and cro- cheting. During the second half of the year, the students worked with oil and water colors. 51 FIRST ROW: R. Roberts. J. Taynor, P. Vreeland. I. Wistuba, R. Beauregard, J. Marchesi, R. Lasko, E. Puchalski, D. Malik. SECOND ROW: T. Arthurs, E. Cheimileski, D. Fritz, A. Kosmoski, J. Prusakowski, C. Shimak, F. Schaub, H. Piekarski, P. Bonczek, J. Mills, J. Galin- ski, M. Solook, W. Pfeuffer. THIRD ROW: R. Poplowski, J. Upperman, E. Ashe, C. Martin, M. Hicks, J. Roginski, E. Walus, P. Defort, B. Lehman, A. Sadowski, D. Oliver, F. Erbetta, N. Blanchard. SEATED: D. Kwiatkowski. D. Wenzel, J. Upperman, K. Nicewicz, A. Kolakowski, J. Kupsch, N. Meggison, B. Lajeski, J. Nowak, H. Hrankowski, B. Tischler, C. Dembinski, L. Schwarzenberg, J. Malkie- wicz, F. Gryzb, D. Gemmell, D. Maliszewski, J. Wanson, M. Pfau. PHOTOGRAPHY The Photography Club is one of the most popular clubs in Sayreville High School. During the regular weekly meetings the mem- bers obtain valuable information dealing with the art of photography. They have learned the fundamentals and basic parts of the camera through illustrations and lecture given by their advisor. The boys with their enthusiasm for photography have indeed, formed one of the most interesting clubs in the entire high school. OFFICE PRACTICE The Office Practice group consists of the girls who have successfully passed Steno I and II and Typing I and II with grades no lower than B. The first half of the year is devoted to the mastery of all office machines and valuable tips on office routine. During the second half of the year, the girls work every afternoon in nearby offices of industry. They work without pay and are under the close supervision of plant and school au- thorities. 52 FIRST ROW: B. Nelson, W. Koscis, G. Norman, B. MacDonald, B. Lasch, F. Weber. SECOND ROW: A. Delikat. R. Swiderski, J. Ordner, L. LeClair, E. Owens, B. Demsey. THIRD ROW: R. McCrone, F. Burdak, B. Poliny, A. Briggs, T. Bennett, J. Casa, L. Farley. FIRST ROW: M. Havens, C. Weber, W. Rcginski, B. Britchford, L. Helb, L. Keenan. SECOND ROW: A. Raczkowski, M. Trawinski, M. Pavlik, D. Kioski, J. Juchno, J. Reess, M. Ellison. THIRD ROW: J. Swiderski. M. Kuerble, M. Wistuba, D. Balas, G. Harris, J. Kurcze- ski, R. Zamorski. CURRENT EVENTS LEADERS This year, the Current Events Club has been really up to date. Its object is to dis- cuss topics of interest to the world today. This is accomplished through separate com- mittees that gather information, sift it down and prepare talks on current issues. These talks are followed by lively discussions under Mr. Simko's deft guidance. The result is a very enjoyable blend of education, fun and a quickened interest in world events. The Leaders Club is composed of out- standing gym students from each of the girls' gym classes. They acquire a workable knowledge of most gym activities from tum- bling and rope climbing to rules and referee- ing of games. The Leaders also act as as- sistant teachers in the regular gym classes. As a group, the girls put on exhibitions on occasion. One of their most outstanding per- formances is presented at Open House. 53 FOREGROUND: S. Thome, C. Bright, A. Kaczmarek, V. Fritz. SEATED: A. Jankowski, R. Wanson, A. Kopervas, P. Golaszewski, H. Galley, J. Galinski, R. Kulesa, M. Syslo, L. Shaftic, B. Lawr- ence, W. Keenan. R. Michalik. STAND- ING; G. Lemerich, D. Noble. SEATED: L. McTernon, S. Zuback, B Sabb, M. Schmidt, M. Schauer, A. Bucci A. Sadowski, A. Tilquist, N. Winters, D Peters, M. Pavelek, J. Marcinczyk, N Baumman, M. Wanson, J. Kuzdzal, J Sweeney. STANDING: B. Clune, J. Me Mahon, H. Anderson, S. Garbowski, F Friedman, J. Drwal, J. Carey, F. Cheva Her, Advisor C. Sullivan. HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Club is open to any girl who is interested in extending her skills in the field of homemak ing. Under the direction of Miss Kalbach the members are advised on new procedures, develop- ments and styles dealing with home eco- nomics. This year the club program has been separated into two divisions. During the first half the girls concentrate on sewing, and in the second half they deal with the culinary arts. STORY CLUB This is one of our newer clubs at S.H.S. At the first meeting the following members were elected: Jack McMahon (Pres.), Shirley Zuback (Sec.), learning the art of reading has proved interesting to its mem- bers. They read stories as the title suggests as well as interesting and exciting plays; Telling stories is the next item on the agenda of this club. The members have learned that reading and telling stories can be fun. 54 fetf The Dramatic Club, under Mr. Wetzel's direction, helps to reveal much hidden talent in the student body. Each student is given an opportunity to try out for the skits which are frequently presented in assembly periods. Through their work, the students learn to understand and enjoy many factors involved in play production. The class of '53, under the direction of Miss Wneck, Mrs. Arthur and Miss Eberle, entered the theatrical world this year with their production of Life of the Party. It was a three act comedy which told the story of a typical family and the difficulties they had adjusting themselves to a new town. DRAMATICS JUNIOR PLAY TOP ROW: P. Gisburne, A. Gallagher, K. Vroom, J. Czemikowski, J. Woscyna. N. Marcinczyk. B. Bielak, B. Drczdoowski, M. Crane, J. Kornacki, A. Szumski. BOTTOM ROW: J. MacDonald, J. Witzel. I. Quade, O. Burkeson, C. Palmowski, J. Johnson. E. Taynor, J. Wall. E. Johanessen, G. Jacobs, C. Erbetta. T. Johnson, B. Magyar, S. Dittman. B. Bielak, R. Gurgul, E. Shuler, J. Lytkowski, A. Sumski, B. Rhatican, O. E. Shuler, J. Haley, A. Zeh, O. Burkeson, A. Raczkowski. Burkeson, J. Haley, J. Kurczeski, A. Raczkowski, K. K. Herrell, J. Kurczeski, A. Sumski. Herrell. We Salute Quovadis in this Our Tenth Anniversaru Edition... The students of the Class of 1952 have dedicated their yearbook to Mr. Jesse E. Sel- over, the first supervising principal of Sayre- ville's public schools, to express their deep appreciation for the efforts he willingly con- tributed toward the establishment of Sayre- ville High School. FIRST ROW: J. Nowak, K. Nicewicz. B. Lajeski. SECOND ROW: C. Obal, S. Underwood, F. Grzyb, D. Kwiatkowski, A. Kolakowski, J. Rybicki, B. Tischler, Advisor J. Todd. The Editorial and Business staffs wish to .extend their sincere thanks to the adver- tisers, patrons and boosters who have con- tributed, in their own way, to the successful publication of Quovadis. The staffs join to express their gratitude to the advisors and students who have helped them to write stories and acquire advertisements, boosters and patrons. FIRST ROW: D. Novak, R. Hill, K. Burke, J. Dill, J. McLean, J. Oliver. SECOND ROW: G. Nelson, Advisor J. Todd, R. Mortenson, J. Rupp, D. Peterson, A. Travisano, E. Lastein, N. Kroeger, R. Presnal, J. Jan- icker, S. Pawlowski, F. Malkiewicz, J. Moskal, B. O'Brien, T. Trezza, D. Lynch. LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Kroeger, N. Meggison, A. Bailey, S. Pawlowski, D. Karwatt. J. Rupp, A. Travi- sano, J. Sinuk, R. Mortenson, D. Peterson, D. Kwiatkowski. FOREGROUND: H. Pearson, J. Moskal. Ten Years Sunning... LIFE OF THE PARTY” On the evenings of March 14 and 15, the Seniors presented the mysterious, and comical episode Rcrmschackle Inn, by George Batson. When Miss Belinda Pryde, and her partner Commodore Lucius Towser, bought Ye Olde Colonial Inn, she became entangled in the reunion of Mary Temple and Bill Philips, son of Marne Philips, the murderer of Mary's Uncle Thad, the town banker, gangsters and gun molls and two hick policemen. The logical suspects are Patton and his accomplice, Dr. Steven Rus- sell and his wife Gail. Joyce Rogers, F.B.I. woman in disguise identifies the second vic- tim as her assistant. Belinda solves the mys- tery when she recognizes Fred Porter, a sup- posed member of the Coast Guard, as Hagen, the mob leader. J. Moskal. D. Kwiatkowski, I. Sinuk. Our At the top of the senior list of high school me- mories ranks our trip to Washington, D. C. Some of the places we visited were: the Capitol, Mount Vernon, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We shall always remember our tour of the Pan-American Building when Donald Christopher Columbus Peterson, Fred Vasco de Gama Friedman, Alfred Henry Hudson Bailey and Kenneth Ponce de Leon Jordan set out to make history by exploring an air raid shelter which led them under the streets of Washington. It's all over, but the memories will remain. c.. J. Malkiewicz and F. Malkiewicz. KNEELING: J. Rupp, H. Pearson, A. Travisano, W. Force, G. Nel- son, E. Lastein. STANDING: J. Bonczek, D. Peterson, F. Friedman, K. Jordan, A. Bailey, R. Mortenson, E. Uhler, W. Lemerich, J. Sinuk, D. Novak, D. Karwatt, E. Burke, R. Hill, W. Crumbine. FRONT ROW: M. Wistuba, B. Tischler, L. Schwartzenberg, J. Kupsch, S. Underwood. REAR ROW: A. Travisano, R. Mortenson, J. Rupp, E. Uhler, D. Nowak. Washington Trip The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. FRONT ROW: E. Uhler, R. Mortenson, D. Karwatt. REAR ROW: W. Lemerich- D. Novak, J. Rupp, A. Travisano. Changing of the Guard. GIRLS, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Schwartzenberg, I. Rybicki. S. Underwood, B. Tischler, M. Wistuba. C. Dembinski, J. Kupsch, C. Obal, J. Nowak, J. Upperman. BOYS IN REAR: A. Travisano, D. Novak, I. Rupp. E. Uhler. R. Mortenson. SENIOR CUTEST B. O'Brien, J. Bonczek BEST ACTORS J. Sinuk, D. Kwiatkowski BEST DRESSED E. Uhler, B. Lajeski CLASS BABIES G. Nelson, G. Cottrell WOLF AND COQUETTE A. Travisano, M. Hayens CLASS CLOWNS J. Moskal, D. Novak 60 CHOICES MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST INTELLIGENT E. Burke, J. McLean DID MOST FOR CLASS J. Drake, I. Rupp MOST POPULAR E. Podbelski, F. Malkiewicz BEST ATHLETES J. Janicker, C. Kolakowski BEST DANCERS A. Kolakowski, J. Sinuk CLASS LADY AND GENTLEMAN D. Karwatt, D. Gemmell Yesterdays’s Memories Can we ever forget Honey at the games? Tomorrow’s Treasures Eating their fill. Where are the girls? As we looked after the Junior Play last year. C'moooon Sayreville! We say thank you at our Junior Play. Students Yesterday Pfc. Richard J. Pavlik Mr. and Mrs. William Kroeger and Diane William Hockenjos John Pietruski Mr. and Mrs. F. Palko Mr. and Mrs. G. Gundrum and sons Robert Janicker Citizens Today Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Tomishak Miss Dorothy Heck Mr. and Mrs. James Guilfoyle Mr. and Mrs. John Niewinski and Diane Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Scherer and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beauregard Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kryzanowski Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sutter and Henry, Jr. and family Matthew Prusik Paul Emmons Mr. and Mrs. Klinsport and son Edward Jastrebski SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: Alfred W. Schussler, lex Loniewski, Raymond Presnal. The Honorable Anthony Popowski, Fred C. Schmitt. Charles P. Buchanan. (Insert— Andrew MaliszewskL) Sayreville Governing Board 66 Sayreville High School girls are getting an opportunity to size up nursing through a new- cooperative trainee program under the auspices of the school and St. Peter's Hospital. Three girls, Nancy Kroeger, Janet Dill and Joan Janicker, began the program Monday dressed in pale green uniforms with white col- lars, cuffs and large white aprons. Their uniforms were purchased by Dr. Edward Jasionowski, school physician, who was instrumental in setting up the program. He realized that there is an acute short- age of nurses and that this program would help stimulate interest. It would also give the girls a chance to see how they like nursing before actually entering training school and the hos- pital a chance to judge their suitability for the career, he said. This is expected to reduce the droup-out rate from training school. The three new nurses, who are en- thusiastic about their experiences leave school at 1:50 P. M. and work at St. Peter's till 6:30 each weekday, continuing until their graduation in June. They intend to enter St. Peter's Nurs- ing School in September, but this is not a pre- requisite. Miss Margaret Lehman, school nurse, and Miss Margaret Mary Walsh, school prin- cipal, instructed the girls in the orientation pro- gram. Dr. R. S. Pollack, supervising principal, several years ago enlarged a trainee program for commercial students who work in local industries. This nursing program expands the opportunities for students to get vocational ex- perience as well as advice. 67 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. H. Cottrell Mr. and Mrs. H. Sutter Mr. and Mrs. J. Kolakowski Mr. and Mrs. Niewinski Mr. and Mrs. F. Palko Mr. and Mrs. F. Csanyi Mrs. A. Harris Mrs. C. Kryzanowski Mr. P. Emmons Mr. J. Callahan Mr. W. Hockenjos Mr. A. Schmidt Mr. C. Nakielny Mr. and Mrs. G. Gundrum Mr. R. Janicker BEST WISHES . . . to the Class of 1952 of Sayreville High School. May you face the life ahead with courage and confidence, secure in the knowledge that American methods of education have made you ready for the duties and responsibilities of adults and citizens. Just as you have grown and prospered throughout your school years, the Parlin plant of the Hercules Powder Com- pany has come from small beginnings to this present status. Just as you have learned to be ready for ever new con- ditions and problems, we of Hercules have learned to pre- pare for any eventuality. When a nation, through its citizens and its industries, learns the worth of allowing for growth and preparing for the future, it is armed with weapons which no armed might can understand. Thus our beloved United States stands unique in all the world as a nation equipped by means of The Four Freedoms” to forge ahead and make an ever better life for us all. Hercules is proud to be a part of the industrial might that is America. We believe that we are contributing, to some degree, to the growth and preservation of our nation. HERCULES POWDER COMPANY Cellulose Products Department PARLIN, NEW JERSEY 70 Telephone: South River 6-1320 FRANK J. RUPP ★ Silver Brook Coal ★ 60 Dolan Street Sayreville, New Jersey Success to the Class of 195 2 ★ WASHINGTON SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION RAYMOND J. PRESNAL ★ Insurance Real Estate ★ Rom Street Sayreville, New Jersey Telephone: South River 6-1251 Best Wishes to the Class of 1952 ★ MATTHEW A. MALISZEWSKI Compliments to the Class of 195 2 ★ REED’S Books and Stationery ★ 3 91 George Street NEW BRUNSWICK Kilmer 5-0791 Best Wishes MIDDLESEX ENTERPRISES Phone: S. A. 1-0853 MELROSE REST SUNOCO SERVICE STATION Modern Cabins ★ State Highway 9-4-3 5 SOUTH AMBOY, N. J. 9 ■■ FT. ylo Building and Insulating Products 6Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is good advice whether you are managing a business or choosing a career. Owens-Illinois puts its eggs in many baskets. Its steady growth has conic through the development of new products to reach new markets. Today its line includes thousands of shapes and sizes of glass, plastic, metal, wood and chemical products, used in industry and the home. To nearly thirty- thousand employees and to the thousands more who undoubtedly will join them this means opportunity. SAYREVILLE PLANT Kaylo Division of OWENS-© ILLINOIS 72 Compliments of E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company ★ FINISHES PLANT ★ PARLIN, NEW JERSEY PHOTO PRODUCTS PLANT E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company ★ PARLIN, NEW JERSEY 73 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of Sayreville High School ★ NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY Titanium Division ★ SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY Telephone: P. A. 4-2847 Notary Public — Public Accountant, Including Tax and Auditing STANLEY C. STAREGO ★ LICENSED Insurance — Agent S’ Broker — Real Estate Broker Insurance of Every Kind Description Mortgages, Property Management Appraisals ★ Offices: 3 7 5 Hall Avenue Perth Amboy, New Jersey Compliments of ALLGEIER’S BEVERAGES ★ 5 Reid Street SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY Phone: SOuth River 6-2629 SAYREVILLE HARDWARE SUPPLY ★ Kitchen Cabinets — Formica Tops Plywood Doors — Oak Flooring Rubber and Asphalt Tile ★ 347 Washington Road SAYREVILLE, N. J. Tires — Tubes — Accessories KIERST SERVICE STATION Sunoco Products ★ Cor. Washington Price PARLIN, N. J. SOuth River 6-2022 Tel.: S. R. 6-2375-J Phone: So. River 6-2248 ALEX LONIEWSKI KESZLER’S LIQUOR STORE ★ ★ Wines, Liquors and Beer ★ Building Contractor Free Delivery Service 130 MacArthur Arms 111 Main Street SAYREVILLE, N. J. SAYREVILLE, N. J. LAFFIN’S ★ Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Sales Chevrolet Trucks ★ Used Car Display at Jackson and Water Streets SOUTH RIVER NEW JERSEY 75 WIRA’S QUALITY FOOD CENTER ★ 5 8 5 Ridgeway Avenue MELROSE, NEW JERSEY Phone: South Amboy 1-0884 KAY’S BEAUTY SHOP ★ 165 Washington Road SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY Telephone: South River 6-1056 HILLTOP PLUMBING AND Station Tel.: South River 6-1224 HEATING Edward Boshko, Prop. BOEHM’S ★ SERVICE STATION Everything in Plumbing and ★ Heating 148 Washington Road ★ 203 Washington Road SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY House Tel.: South River 6-1057 OUR LADY OF VICTORY COUNCIL No. 2061 Knights of Columbus A 8 5 Washington Road SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY Compliments Phone: S. R. 6-1932 of FRANK’S SERVICE STATION Frank Puchala, Prop. BLUE RIBBON LAUNDRY ★ CO., INC. Richfield Gas Oils ★ Tires, Batteries and Accessories Complete Repair Service on All Washington Road Makes of Cars PARLIN, NEW JERSEY ★ S. R. 6-0789 Cash 20%—Carry 273 Washington Road SAYREVILLE, N. J. 76 South River 6-3 58 5 D. Pallone South River 6-1289-J WALL’S STEURER’S STUDIOS Custom Tailors ★ Complete Tuxedo Rental Service Cleaning and Pressing — Alterations ★ ★ We Specialize in Wedding Albums Portraits and Wedding Groups ★ 2 6 Ferry Street SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY ★ 99 Main Street SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 16 3 Main Street MANVILLE, NEW JERSEY WILLIAM G. KERN ★ South River 6-0662 ARONOFF’S STATIONERY School Supplies — Commercial Stationery — Office Supplies Sporting Goods ★ 72 Main Street Most Complete Line of Rust Craft — Gibson's Greeting Cards ★ SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 3 8 Main Street SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY Compliments W. BERMAN COMPANY of JOHNNIE’S 42 Main Street CONFECTIONERY ★ SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY 5 74 Main Street SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY SUN GLOW BAKERY T. Gutkowski, Prop. Compliments ★ 606 Main Street of SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY MR. MRS. DYBAS Tel.: S. R. 6-1132 77 Tel.: P. A. 4-2528 POLONIA FURNITURE CORP. 3 3 5-337 State Street PERTH AMBOY, N. J. ★ C. Stanczewski, President S. Stanczewski, Treasurer Compliments of MIDDLESEX LACE, INC. KNOBLOCK BROS. Compliments ★ of Stride baker Sales Service GREENFIELDS ★ ★ 1 64 Prospect Street Main Street SOUTH RIVER, N. J. SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY Tel.: S. R. 6-0458 Compliments A. THOMPSON ★ of Electrical Contractor LAURENCE HARBOR Repairs ★ HEIGHTS 2 02 Washington Road COMPANY SAYREVILLE, N. J. Tel.: S. R. 6-2197 Phone: S. R. 6-1176 Compliments of HENRY ALBERT HESS BROS. ★ Auto Repairing Contractors ★ Excavating — Grading 205 Washington Road ★ PARLIN, N. J. SAYREVILLE, N. J. 78 DAIRY QUEEN The Cone With the Curl on Top” ★ ENJOY TEMPTING DAIRY QUEEN Sundaes Malts — Shakes — Quarts — Pints ★ CAUSEWAY, SOUTH RIVER DRAKE COLLEGE Business Education Is the Foundation of Business Success VISIT OUR FINE SCHOOL ★ W. C. Cope, President Virginia Baxter, Manager Telephone: New Brunswick 2-0347 17 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, N. J. excellence... RINGS PINS MEDALS CHARMS CUPS PLAQUES TROPHIES JEWELERS FOR YOUR CLASS RINGS in design era ftsm a ns hip and quality r MANUFACTURING JEWELERS o i t c t $ 0 0 c i y s t BOSTO 17 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK 8.N.Y. . providence 79 Best Wishes ★ KARL H. WILBUR, SR. Main Street South Amboy Best Wishes ★ O’CONNORS COLONY ★ SHOE REPAIRING ★ 1 24 North Broadway 1 07 Main Street SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY SOUTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY CHARLES KOLB r Greeting Cards — Calendars — Advertising Novelties r 29 Henry Street SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY Compliments Compliments of of C. C. RUPP A FRIEND 80 1420 WALNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA 2. PENNSYLVANIA REPRESENTATIVES SERVICING COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS FROM MAINE TO VIRGINIA i ' . . . . . , - . ' • . • it . 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