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

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Echo Lites 25 Editors Brent )affe and Don Ferenci discuss a future layout.

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The Echo Lites staff works as a unit in order to put out a top-notch paper. Changed Outlook Gets Echo Lites Off the Ground Maria Michalik searches for inspiration for the next editorial cartoon. ... I don't throw it on the floor anymore. This was one student's response concerning the marked changes in quality, content and regu- larity of Echo Lites. Mrs. Shur, the new advisor, felt that the compe- tence of the staff and their determi- nation to see Echo Lites respected were the keys to change. The editors aimed at publishing an edition once a month, and were very successful. A monthly edition meant that news was more up to date and relevant to its readers. We tried to print articles that had a direct effect on the stu- dents, explained Mrs. Shur. Feature articles about students, minimum wage for juvenile workers and the cancellation of the senior class trip had a direct bearing on the student body. Artwork of some kind appeared in every issue as well as Faculty Flashback which was a trib- ute to the athletic achievements of the faculty, remarked editor Brent Jaffe. Last year, editorial work was done during homeroom because most of the editors were seniors and didn't want to stay after school, com- mented veteran editor Don Ferenci. This year, meetings were held after school so there was more time put into the paper. Mrs. Shur felt that cooperation within the staff resulted in a better quality paper. The editors were a capable group of people who worked hard in making the newspa- per the important type of school media it should be. 24 Echo Lites

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Council Ranks 2nd in Qtate 491. That was the lucky number guessed by custodian Mr. Angelone in the Student Council Holiday Hap- piness game. The happy winner won the jar of chocolate kisses and $5.00. The remainder of the funds raised was donated to JFK hospital. A major organization, the Student Council not only held holiday flower sales for the March of Dimes, but also visited the JFK Hospital over the Christmas holiday. Elves and a Santa Claus cheered the children, not to mention the nurses of pediatrics. For the 18th year, the Council was recognized as an Honor Student Council by the New Jersey Associa- tion of Student Councils. The consist- ently high ranking of this group is based on a foundation of experience. Head advisor Ms. Kwiatkowski has been involved in the Student Council since she was a student at Sayreville High. Continuing her venture into school politics, she became a Junior Counselor in college. Mrs. Kratinski has also been a very effective advisor for many years. Her creative input has been invaluable to the Council's continuous success. The smooth running of our school government can be credited to the dedication of these advisors. This active association received a ranking of 2nd place among New Jer- sey's Student Councils. From its advi- sors to its student membership, there is no lack of enthusiasm. ABOVE: Lisa Haber prepares to deliver her bucket of daisies sold for Unicef. ABOVE: SOPH REPS: BOTTOM ROW: Christa Lyt- kowski, Wayne Locklin, Jody Kabat, Celeste Del- Gatto. SECOND ROW: Lisa Anne Helpa, Kathy Walus, Tricia Carlesimo. THIRD ROW: Gail Batissa, Elaine Van Woeart. TOP ROW: Doreen lolly. ABOVE: SR REPS. BOTTOM ROW: Steve Medlin, Brian Teeter, Dawn Zol- linger, Tom Callahan, Scott Kominkiewicz. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Kratinski, Lori Mehl, Amy Nesterwitz, Dawn Locklin, MaryLou Grodzki, Ms. Kwiatkow- ski. THIRD ROW: Veronica Spolowitz, Sue Firestine, Gerri DelGatto. TOP: Angela Batissa. ABOVE: |R REPS: BOTTOM ROW: Frank Sollecito, fill Knast, Claire Farrell, Mike Reagan, Laurie Unkel, Penny Silletti. SECOND ROW: Debbie Coyle, Kathy Lyons, Pam Schenker, Ellen Briody, Judy Kalicki. THIRD ROW: Rebecca Weshnak, Lisa Steckert, |une Hardbrod. TOP: )udi Kaminski. 26 Student Council