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

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DEDICATION We dedicate this book, and our- selves, to preserve and contribute to the wisdom of the ages.

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Foreword Progress and civilization almost always go hand in hand. For thousands of years the lovely island of Japan has been as a domain closed to modern influences, remaining aloof. Ancient customs and methods had served them well. It was a land of tranquillity and beauty, but change was inevitable. The sage leaders of Japan, within the past century opened the doors and permitted the progress of the Twentieth Century to enter. Industry, transportation, and government were forwarded. Perhaps the most significant refinements have been made in educa- tion. As recently as 1872, elementary education was all that was required for Japanese children. Today, this tiny island empire abounds with secondary schools and universities as well as technical, commercial, and vocational schools. This change, reflected in the Japanese people is almost breath-taking as the new and the traditional blend. In a far shorter span of years, Sayreville, too, has improved its educational system. Elementary schools were built as the need for them was seen. New courses of study have been added to the tradi- tional ones in the high school. Both the sports and cultural programs have been enlarged. One may note there is a striking similarity in the blending of culture, beauty, and progress in education between that of Sayre- ville and the cities of Japan. Hence, the publication of the 1961 Quo Vadis has attempted, by applying a Japanese theme, to convey this analogy. MI TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty Seniors Underclassmen Activities Sports Page 7 Page 15 Page 63 Page 73 Page 79

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BOARD OF EDUCATION The members of the Board of Education have dedicated themselves to the progress, both present and future, of the Sayreville school system. Their efforts have been apparent to all in the expansion of the elementary schools and in the planning of the high school, which will be a part of the school system in the near future. Not only in terms of building, alone, have these men concerned themselves with the progress of the school system, but other areas as well. These realms have included the athletic programs, student transportation, school publications, and other extra-curricular programs. These men volunteer their talents and their time for the advancement of the students in the system. The graduating class is particularly appreciative of all that has been done for them, and to the members of the Board of Education, the class of 1961 sincerely expresses its gratitude. 6 Seated, left to right: A. Bossong, T. Keegan, J. Keenan, J. Bellan, S. Malik, Secretary. Standing: W. Lemerich, K. Dreyfuss, A. Swiderski, J. Callahan, P. Karbowski.