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

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NHS OM Symbols of “Higher” Education After winning first place in the state Olympics of the Mind Competition, the Sayreville Treasure Hunters Team went on to participate in the na- tional tournament held in Flagstaff, Arizona. The team members included Ko-chien Chang, Bill Borbely, Anne Marie Ferraro, Mike Mitrosky, Peter Berger, Steve Maldony, and Shannon Scully. They were accompanied by advisor Ms. Carla Sutherland and Ms. Gina Herdegen to Northern Arizona University which was their home for one week. While the high point of the trip was considered by all to have been the trip through the Grand Canyon on the Blue Angel Trail, the students also enjoyed learning about their American heritage by visiting Indian villages. During the day, everyone had full use of all the facilities at N AU including an Olympic sized pool, bow- ling alley, tennis courts, and movie house on campus. Despite technical problems in- curred with their printer, the team still managed to place eighth in a field of forty-one state teams and three Canadian teams. Everyone involved in the competition believed that the lasting friendships forged were the most important. Another scene: a darkened audito- rium glittering with diamonds of candlelight. The players: the school’s highest achievers. The audience: proud family members and friends. This magical atmosphere was the set- ting for the National Honor Society Induction. The joyous occasion began with Jennifer Higgins playing the piano as the old and newly elected members walked onto the stage. President Ed- ward Chin and the other officers lit the four candles that represent the major qualities of the National Honor Society: leadership, service, charac- ter, and scholarship. The newly elec- ted members received a National Honor Society pin as they were in- ducted into the Society and the members who were elected the previous year received a carnation. Everyone was then entertained by the Jazz Ensemble. By lighting the candle of knowledge, Joe DiBella is inducted into the National Honor Society. A congratulatory handshake from Miss Whitney seals Gregg Davis’ lifetime membership in the Honor Society. Student Life 1 ■)

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Despite all of their hard work, the treasure hunter’s team still found they had plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company. Last-minute preparations before their performance are handled by Anne Marie Ferraro, Ko-chien Chang, Steve Maldony, and Mike Mitrosky. Ko-chien Chang anxiously awaits the judge’s decision at the University of Arizona’s spa- cious gymnasium. 14 Student Life

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Jen Kokich helps her boyfriend Mike Riccardelli look his best for graduation. “Thumbs up” is exactly how Kathy Ulman and Lisa Tremel sum up their graduation. In the famous style of Jim McMahon, graduates ex- press their exuberance at commencement. Graduation The Final Frontier ... or is it? Under a setting sun on June 25, members of the class of 1986 gath- ered for the last time. They were about to partake in the Commencement ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Spirits ran high as brightly decora- ted cars filled the parking lot. Despite an occasional beach ball and spurt of confetti, the mood was a serious one. Miss Whitney presided as Master of Ceremonies with Dr. Marie Parnell in attendance. The keynote speaker, Edwin Kolodziec, compared the challenge of war that overshadowed his high school years to the challenge of peace that faces us during our years as students. Anne Marie Ferraro, Salutatorian, gave fond farewells to her classmates and their alma mater. Valedictorian Zorica Jelisejevic ex- pressed her hopes for the future in a moving and inspirational speech. Entertainment was provided by Chris Parillo who sang “The Greatest Love of All” and Theresa Burns with her rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The concert band, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Maliszewski, played the Alma Mater. 16 Student Life