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

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In anticipation of his confirmation into the society. Jeff Hollender eagerly watches Cindy Harrigan set her candle aglow. Two special friends, AnneMarie Steiner and Laureen McHugh, share an exciting moment on the eve of the NHS induction cere- mony. Illuminarim One of the largest NHS groups ever had its induction ceremony in March of 1983. Al- most all 119 members participated in a beau- tifully symbolic cere- mony, as each member lit his or her candle from the candle of knowledge. A small presentation was made by the offi- Intelligence cers of the NHS, as each recited a quote from the four qualities of a National Honor So- ciety member-charac- ter, leadership, service, and scholarship. Presi- dent Matt Pachkowski invited Dr. Parnell to be an honorary member of the NHS because there was no estab- lished Honor society at the time she attended high school. Inspiring performances were made by Judy Berardi- celli as she sang “Over the Rainbow and Ke- vin Ferguson sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone. After the ceremony, faculty, parents, and in- ductees took a well-de- served break and en- joyed a buffet assort- ment of snacks and desserts supplied and served by the high school Home Econom- ics staff. As new members of the Na tional Honor Society. Kelly Bolton and Rich Butchko take part in the traditional candle lighting ceremony. NHS Induction 23

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Da Vinci In The Spring Masterpiece Moves To Michigan Anytime the school administration allows a group to take a few days off to go traveling there has to be a catch. And for seven SWMHS stu- dents and their advisor it turned into an “Olympian feat. Sayreville’s Olympics of the Mind Team, represented by Paul Travi- sano, Bill Burgermeister, Sue Pas- ternak, Maritza DiSciullo, Patti Tauber, Tom Miglin, and Peter Burg- er competed with thirty-five teams from all over the United States and Canada. The division of competition, in which this team competed and placed fifth was The Leonardo da Vinci Springcar. Bill derived the ba- sic formula by connecting a spring to a wire which in turn was attached to sprockets to the back of the bike. Sue's contribution was a refinement of that formula. Although they only placed fifth in the competition, the team ranked second in their style of acting and adaptation to the story. After the competition, a relaxed Ms. Sutherland looked to yet an- other “Olympic year with hopes that the 1984 team would also “go far.” Olympics of the Mind’s Bill Burgermeister demonstrates his skill on an oversized tricycle? No, he's exhibiting his latest masterpiece. 22 Olympics of the Mind The school’s parking lot marks the starting point for OM spring car team's road to the international meet.

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Jr Just before the ceremonial march began Steve Grabas and John Zac- zek held onto the moment. An important part of the graduation ceremony is the distribution of awards to outstanding graduates. With a smile of gratitude. Jessica Bauer accepts a yearbook service award. A serious Matt Pach- kowski addresses his class on challenges, past and future. Not even the in- door ceremony ne cessitated by the inclement weather could dampen the spirits of the 1983 graduates. 24 Graduation