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

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Canada Or Bust!! Shining with pride. Mr. Shaner and Janet Dell display the band's bronze medal. The Sayreville Marching Band traveled to Canada in April, 1984 to compete in the Toronto International Music Festival. During their 4 day stay, the students took the opportunity to meet band members from other nations as well as enjoy the sights and sounds of Canada. Upon entering the country, the musicians were treated to the spectacle of Niagara Falls. Once in Toronto, they visited the CN Tower, the Ontario Science Museum and the colo- nial Pioneer Village. The band members did not venture to Toronto merely for a vacation. Their turn to compete came on the final day of the festival, Saturday, April 28th. Their effort was amply re- warded. The Bomber Band was the only group at the com- petion to receive the Bronze Medal. Head band director Kevin Shaner and drum major Janet Dell accepted the award on behalf of the entire group. On Sunday, the band, filled with pride, left Toronto to return to New Jersey. Throughout the trip home, everyone compared their souvenirs and happy memories. After a week-end of hard work, Paul Caruso takes time out for a cat-nap . BAND TRIP 25

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Excellence Acknowledged The traditional lighting of candles and re- ceiving of pins highlighted the May 9th induc- tion ceremony of the National Honor Society. The 53 juniors and seniors who were inducted had been chosen for membership on the basis of the four NHS Qualities: Leadership, Scholar- ship, Character and Service. Following brief comments about each of the Qualities by officers John Mazurkiewicz, Sherri Szarvas, Paul Travisano and Kathleen Drwal, Mr. Dill inducted the new members. When each new member had lit a candle and re- ceived a pin, the entire membership repeated the NHS Pledge. Entertainment during the ceremony was provided by the Jazz Ensemble which played Harlem Nocturne and The Preacher. Paul Travisano sang Breaking Us In Two. Following the ceremony, the 400 parents and friends who had attended joined the membership for a reception in the cafeteria. After receiving his pm. Butch Hoover lights his taper from the candle representing knowledge Pride is shown in the faces of Paul Travisano and Kathy Drawl as they march in the processional Dedication and hard work are honored as Ellen Lockwood accepts her NHS pin from Mr Dill.

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By George!! Broadway hit Sayreville in the spring of '84 when the Theatre Society performed the musi- cal George M . The play recreated the life and music of George M. Cohan, who was one of the most popular song writers and perform- ers of the first quarter of the century. The hard working and dedicated cast mem- bers produced star quality performances. The lead role, George M., was portrayed by Todd Fenstermaker. Other leads were played by Elissa Unkel, Tim O'Connell, and Lauren Post. After the last performance and several standing ovations, Lisa Cooney and Lori Ann Foster received the Actors Recognition Awards for extraordinary dedication to the High School theatrical cause. However, credit should go to all of the actors and actresses who danced and sang with such liveliness and that the audience will never forget George M., or want to! A portrait of the Cohen family includes Elissa Unkel, Tim O'Connell, Lauren Post, and Todd Fenstermaker. Whoops! Looks like Todd Fenstermaker is getting carried away with his part. 4 Senior Bunnie Thomas gives one of her finest performances, as she sings Billy