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

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LEFT: By the look on Vicki Grasso's face, it seems that she and Billee Jo Brown are cooking up more than lasagna. Could the thought of a culi- nary future be brew- ing in their minds? BELOW: A circle of Sayreville's up-and- coming beauticians can always be found in room D-18 hard at work on new ideas in hair design. Introduction 13

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SWMHS: A Professional Building When it comes to vocations, SWMHS means business. A tour of the many wings of the school reveals the diversity of the elective programs. Expert doodlers develop their skills in drawing classes. Other students choose to cre- ate projects of metal, wood, plastic, ceramics, or other ma- terials, all under the supervi- sion of skilled faculty. Executives-to-be get their starts in the lower A-wing. Classes focus on marketing, accounting, secretarial skills, and more. The best part of the program may be that students apply what they learn on the job. Whether they prefer working in an office, a beauty salon, or a garage, there’s something for every vocation-minded SWMHS student. Often just taking a course helps a student decide if he or she wishes to go further in a particular field. Measurements and calculations are checked precisely by Dave Malik. Is he using that same precision in planning his future? ABOVE: Two years of auto mechanics gets Tony Geleti s career rolling. His professional body work will depend on his auto shop experience. 12 Introduction LEFT: Could this shot be from the movie Nine to Five? Possibly, but more likely they are students practicing their skills in Typing II.

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IT'S A SMALL WORLD Even if extraterrestrials and “space cadets” are counted, there are still a number of people in SWMHS who are not from the United States. In fact, there is a student here who was born above the Arctic Circle, and one from below the equator. Many of them speak different languages and have had to accustom themselves to the “crazy, everyday American way of life,” SWMHS -style. Most of the students’ families moved to the states seeking a better education and job opportunities. Those who attended school in other countries agree that American schools are both easier and less strict. In Thailand, according to Vi- sanu Agvateesiri, the students wore required uniforms, went to school on Saturdays, and never chose their courses. Janusz Badach says that in Poland, the only subject a student can choose is which foreign language he will study in high school. In Taiwan, the teachers are far more strict, and students more obedient, as senior Deborah Sun revealed. As a second grader, Debbie remembers class- mates who had not done their work being struck. Janusz Badach, whose family came to the United States because of his father’s political beliefs, says that he was shocked to find so much crime in such a rich country. Used to a “calmer” European society, he feels that the television is of too much im- portance to most American teen- agers. Then again, Margaret Gochango from the Philippines, appreciates the hustle and bustle of American life. She enjoys the freedom of American thinking and the glamour of New York. Freedom also drew the Egyp- tian family of Souzy Sawiris who ex- plained that the Moslems have con- trol of the government in Egypt, and therefore, blocked the vocational promotion of Christians. Neville Udwadia of India recognized the increased opportunity in the U.S., both educationally and vocational- ly, but admitted to missing old friends. One special person at SWMHS this year was Monica Sivertsen, exchange student from Norway. The sheer size of the country overwhelmed her at first, yet Monica enjoyed being here for a year, She looked forward to a possible vacation here, but she also missed family and friends. One of the hardest parts of moving was leaving family. Satinder Aujla often thinks of his relatives in England, and Roland Munoz noted the lack of a generation gap among his relatives in Ecuador. Perhaps we might all go back to the Philippines with Rich Fernandez and be in college already. With the whole world in his hands, Roland Munoz enthu- siasticlly relates details about his home and Equa- dor. 14 Introduction