South Amboy High School - Notre Livre Yearbook (Amboy, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1968 volume:

THE INDIVIDUAL The Class of 68 Presents NOTRE LIVRE H.G. Hoffman High School South Amboy, New Jersey FOREWORD In our ever changing and fast moving society, the need for a person to have his own beliefs and to be true to them is of great importance. To be an individual is not easy, as few things are if they are worthwhile, but the results are of defi- nite value to be used throughout a lifetime. We, the class of 1968, are proud to present our edition of Notre Livre, with its theme, “The Individual”. n CONTENTS Dedication.................. 4- 5 Administration and Faculty .............. 6- 19 Seniors..................... 20 - 55 Underclassmen.............. 56- 67 Activities................. 68- 81 Sports ....................... 82-101 Closing.................... 102 - 103 Advertising................ 104- 112 3 DEDICATION We, the class of 1968, are proud and pleased to dedicate our yearbook to a fine teacher and indivi- dual, Mr. Zdanewicz. Mr. Z, as he is known to most of us, has helped us in the classroom, not only as a teacher, but as an advisor, impressing upon us the importance of molding our habits now so we will be prepared to meet the challenge of the future. Mr. Zdanewicz continues to help us as Athletic Director. He has given much time and thought to planning the sports we enjoy and always demands good sportsmanship at every sports event. We sincerely hope that Mr. Zdanewicz will accept this honor with as much pleasure as it is given. (LEFT) Mr. Zdanewicz is well liked by everyone participating in sports, and especially by the boys on H.H.S. base- ball and bowling teams. (LOWER LEFT) Between classes Mr. Z talks with a fellow faculty member.(RIGHT) “You're a winner!” 5 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY The Faculty, and each member individually, have a great effect on a student. The purpose of the faculty’s presence is to share with the students their knowledge of the subject and to prepare them to view the outside world in its true perspective. A teacher not only gives of his time in the classroom, but he is also involved in extra-curricular activities. To make these activities workable, the involvement of the students and direction of a teacher are needed. cation, the linistratiorj, anc the Faculty WTfor our future displayed years aft Hoffman High The Class of 196$ SUPERINTENDENT EUGENE S. DOBRZYNSKI It is our wish that the members of the class of 1968 will be responsible and contributing citizens in their com- munity. PRINCIPAL JAMES H. CRODDICK The Board of Education, the administration and the faculty have done their utmost to provide each of you with the best education opportunities possible. To you graduates I wish much happiness and success in all fu- 9 ture endeavors. MICHAEL OLSZAK Rider College, B.A. English Senior Play DOMESTIC AND Take me to your leader! ROSLYN GERKEN Montclair State College, B.A. English JOHN F. OLEYAR St. Peter’s College, B.S. English Newspaper Investment Club 10 FOREIGN LANGUAGES EMILE TILLEMAN City College of New York, B.A. “This IS Hoffman High Latin School, isn’t it?” “Shakespeare was born in 1564.” GLORIA J. MISLKIEW1CZ Rutgers University. B.A. Jersey City College, M.A. French Spanish English n SCIENCE “I’m afraid to look JOHN J. ZDANEVVICZ Seton Hall University Chemistry, Physics General Science Athletic Director Boy’s Bowling Baseball Coach Rocket Club MELVIN DYKE Newark State College, B.A. Biology MATHEMATICS MICHAEL E. POLL Notre Dame University. B.S. College Preparatory Math Math Club Chess Club Yearbook 13 DAVID P. INMAN Rider College, B.A. Geography Science J.V. Basketball GEORGE MAHONEY Layola University, B.A. History School Treasurer 14 “Take two steps forward . . . ” s_____________f AND BUSINESS FRANCES Cl ALONE Trenton State College. B.A. Typing Introduction to Business Student Council RAYMOND TOMASZEWSKI Monmouth College, B.S. Business Education Varsity Basketball “And where do you think you're going? ELNORA W. DEXHEIMER Rider College, B.C.S. Stenography Office Practice “Hail, hail, the gang’s all here!” ----------------------------% APPLIED ARTS ROBERT BLOODGOOD Newark State College, B.A. Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing KAREN J. BISHOP Misericordia College, B.S. Rutgers University, M.S. Home Economics F.H.A. “Why don’t you try plugging it in.” LOU I SIT A C. REESE Georgian Court, A.B Art “It’s lovely, but what is it?” tirrmttt 16 PHYSICAL EDUCATION JOHN KOVALESK1 Seton Hall University, B.A. Physical Education Health Soccer Baseball LYNN K. SEARCH “I hope he doesn’t think he’s going to pass.” GUIDANCE MIRIAM HOLLFELDER Georgian Court, A.B. Rutgers Univ., Master’s Equivalency Guidance College of William and Mary, B.S. Physical Education Health Cheerleading Coach National Honor Society Girl’s Basketball Girl’s Bowling “So you want to go to college, well...” 17 LIBRARIAN ANGELA CHARMELLO Glassboro State College, B.A. Library Council DRIVERS EDUCATION WOODROW MCCARTHY St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Rutgers University, M.Ed. Drivers Education “These women drivers!” SECRETARIES Anna May Hamilton, Mrs. Ann Charmello, Mrs. Elizabeth Poniatowski. jf- 19 “I can't believe it, no absentees.” SENIORS The Seniors, a group of individuals, each with their own ideas and opin- ions, are at the crossroads of their lives. For most of them, their goals in life are already planned. It is up to them, now, whether or not their hopes and dreams are to be realized. Our senior year has been a good one. probably, the best one of our school years. We have learned to work together and to live with each other’s faults. Working together to achieve success is a hard job and will continue to be so throughout our lives. Because of our school years this job has become a little easier. Each senior, as an individual, must learn to accept responsibility and all the trouble it entails. But in the end, as we look back on our younger days, we will be thankful for the chance to learn how to give and take. It is up to us now, to make something of our lives. We arc on our own, and each of us is responsible for the outcome. 20 wm KAREN ROBERTA APPLEGATE A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2,3; Student Council 3; Play Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4; AMBITION: Operator MARGARET A. BATISSA Who is it can read a woman ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1,2; Library Club 3: Dance Commit- tee 1,2,3; Girl's Basketball 1,2,3; Prom Com- mittee 3; F.N.A. 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Medical Assistant KATHLEEN T. BESNER Tis a credit to any good girl to be neat ACTIVITIES: Prom Committee 3; Dance Committee 3. AMBITION. Beautician 22 SANDRA S. BLOODGOOD A good heart is worth gold ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1.4; Dance Committee 2; Student Council 4; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Early Childhood Education. DENNIS BO LG HR Give young men a chance; youth is the opportunity to do something ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1: Baseball 1: Football 3.4. AMBITION: Undecided SANDRA LEE BOUDINOT A smile is a passport that will take you anywhere you want to go ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 2.3; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 2,3, Girl’s Basketball 1.2; Dance Committee 2; Newspaper 2.3; Student Council Sec t. 3; Student Council 4; Yearbook Staff 4; F T A. 3.4. AMBITION: Social Worker. DONNA MARIE CARTER Dress is the index of your contents ACTIVITIES Girl’s Basketball 1,2; Class Sec’t. T; Dance Committee 1,2,3; Cheerleading 1,4. Class Pres. 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Assembly Club 4; Senior Play 4. AMBITION: Biology Teacher LINDA JEAN CLAYTON A true friend is forever a friend ACTIVITIES: Library Club 1; Girl’s Basketball 1: F.H.A. 1: Dance Committee 3. AMBITION: Beautician CLIFFORD F. CONNORS If you would create something, you must be something ACTIVITIES Dance Committee 2,3; Newspaper Staff 3; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 3,4; Year- book Staff 4. AMBITION: Draftsman 24 RONALD LEE DENNEN All mankind loves a lover ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Bowling 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 3,4; Newspaper Staff 2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Year- book Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. AMBITION: Annapolis LEO DOHAN Discontent is the first step in the progress of men ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4; Dance Committee 2; Bowling 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: College BARBARA ANN DRAGOTTA ’Twas her thinking of others made you think of her ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2; Girl’s Basketball 2; Year- book Staff 4. AMBITION: Undecided 25 RAYMOND F. DROST He who is good is happy ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2. AMBITION: College RUTH ELLEN EDWARDS Do not try to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly ACTIVITIES: Chess Club 4; Library Council 1: F.H.A. 1. AMBITION: To be successful in life MARK V. FELICE Flashes of merriment that were wont to set the table on a roar. ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,2,4; Newspaper 4; Student Council 4. AMBITION: Pharmacist 26 BRENDA GAYTAS A good disposition is the very soul of success ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-Pres. 1,4; Library Club 1,2; Girl’s Basketball 1,2; Student Council 1; F.H.A. 3, 4; Class Treas. 3; Dance Committee 3; Year- book 4. AMBITION: Secretary GREGORY HAVLUSCM He is always laughing, for he has an infinite deal of wit ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4: F.T.A. 3; Senior Play 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2: Newspaper Staff 3; Dance Committee 3: Baseball 1,2. AMBITION: Naval Officer DIANA LEE HEATH The true and good resemble gold ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1; Girl’s Basketball 2; Dance Committee 2,3; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play 4. AMBITION: Operator 27 SHARRON HUTSON The love of nature is the only love that does not deceive hu- man hopes ACTIVITIES: Library Club 3.4: F.T.A 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Peace Corps ALEXANDER JAKIMOWICZ The virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2.3; Basketball 1,2,3,4: Bowling 1,2.4: Baseball 2.3.4; Football 3.4; Rocket Club 4. AMBITION: College LILLIAN JIMENEZ Her bright smile haunts me still ACTIVITIES: Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Executive Secretary 28 ROBERT RAYMOND KEEGAN Games lubricate the body and the mind ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3.4: Bsaeball 2,3,4: Class Pres. 2: Dance Committee 2,3; Bowling 3,4; Football 3,4. AMBITION: College BARBARA ANN KOLOSKI Fair and softly goes far ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1.2. AMBITION: Secretary ROBERT KUBINAK Trust follows his words ACTIVITIES: Bowling 1,2,3.4. AMBITION: State Police Career 29 BERNADETTE MARIE MALISZEWSKI Be merry if you are wise ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1; Dance Committee 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Girl’s Basketball 1; Year- book 4; Class Pres. 4. LINDA LOUNSBURY To a young heart everything is fun ACTIVITIES: F.H.A 1,2.4; Girl’s Basketball 2; Dance Com- mittee 3. AMBITION: Clerk Typist THOMAS ROBERT LANGE There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and acti- vity ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Chess Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; F.T.A. 3; Class Treas. 1; Dance Committee 2,3; Newspaper 3; Play 4; Yearbook 4; Investment Club 3. AMBITION: College 30 ■■ RALPH MIODUSZEWSKI Life without mischief is a dreary Blank AMBITION: Undecided CATHERINE REGINA MC KEON Paradise is open to all kind hearts ACTIVITIES: Newspaper 2,3: Dance Committee 2,3; Class Sec't. 4; Prom Committee 3; Library Club 3, 4; Assembly Club 4; Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Dental Assistant JOHN THOMAS NICEWICZ A gentleman makes no noise ACTIVITIES: Math Club 2,3,4; Chess Club 2,3,4; AMBITION: Dentist 31 FLOREEN JOAN PAWLOWSKI Her talents were of the more silent class ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1; Library Council 1; Student Coun- cil 1. AM B1TION: Secretary LAURETTA BARBARA PELICAN The willingness to help is a joy in help ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleading 2,3; Library Council 1,2,3, 4; Girl's basketball 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Dance Committee 1,2,3; F.T.A. 4; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Secretary FRANCES ELLEN PIRK Thoughts too deep to be expressed, and too strong to be suppressed ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1; Girl's Basketball 2; Math Club 2,3; Library Club 2,3; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Dance Committee 2,3; Honor Society 2,3,4; News- paper 1,2,3; F.T.A 3.4; Assembly Club 4; Student Council 1,2; Student Council Vice- Pres. 3; Student Council Pres. 4. AMBITION: College 32 MARY C. QUIRK The heart’s hushed secret in the soft dark eye AC T1VITIES: Student Council 2,4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4. AMBITION: Secretary ACTIVITIES AMBITION: JUDITH ANN REICK If a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading 1,2,3: F.H.A. 1; Girl’s Basket- ball 2: Dance Committee 2,3; Math Club 3: Chess Club 3; Library Council 2,3; Class Sec’t. 3; FT A 4: Yearbook Editor 4. AMBITION: Elementary Education ERNEST RALPH READ III Ideas control the world Basketball 1,2; Class Treas. 2; Dance Commit- tee 2; Baseball 2,3.4; Bowling 1,2,3.4; Prom Committee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Rocket Club 4. Teacher 33 STEVEN SHACKLETON A light heart lives long ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 1,2,3,4. AMBITION: Navy MICHAEL SZATMARY Genius finds its own road and carries its own lamp ACTIVITIES: Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Math Club 1,2,3,4; Rock- et Club 4. AMBITION: Mechanical Engineer JOSEPH PAUL TANSKI Men of few words are the best men ACTIVITIES: Newspaper Staff 4. AMBITION: Professional Musician 34 RUSSELL NELSON THOMSEN His smile is sweetened by his gravity ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2; Bowling 1,2,3,4; AMBITION: Undecided RITA LEE TIMKO Life is enriched by creative ideas ACTIVITIES: Girl’s Basketball 1; Dance Committee 2,3. AMBITION: Secretary ANTHONY TREMARCO, JR. Give me the ready hand rather than the ready tongue AMBITION: Navy 35 36 MARGARET VAN MIERLO Mind cannot follow it, nor words express her infinite sweet- ness ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cheerleader 2,3,4; Honor Society 2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Library Council 1,2,3; News- paper Staff 1,2,3; Dance Committee 2,3; Year book Staff 4; Math Club 2,3; Assembly Club 4; Student Council 4. AMBITION: Dental Hygienist PATRICIA ELAINE VARI The secret of success is constancy to purpose ACTIVITIES: F.H.A. 1,2; Library Council 1,2,3,4; Girl’s Basketball 1,2; Newspaper Staff 1,2; News- paper Editor 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Investment Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Assembly Club 4; Class Treas. 4; Girl’s Citizenship Delegate 3; Honor Society 2,3,4. AMBITION: Teaching GLENN WHITE Studies serve to delight, to ornament, and for ability ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Prom Com- mittee 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Bowling 1,2,3,4. AMBITOIN Orthodontist Ni —- PATRICIA W1RTH A woman’s strength is most potent when she is gentle ACTIVITIES. Dance Committee 2,3. AMBITION: Secretary CURTIS SCOTT WOOD The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed ACTIVITIES: Class Pres. 1; Student Council 1.2; Dance Committee 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 1.2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Bowling 1,2,4; Honor Society 3,4. AMBITION: Naval Officer SHIRLEY ANN ZAKRZEWSKI Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm ACTIVITIES: Library Club 1.2,3; Dance Committee 1,2,3; Math Club 3,4; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 3; F.T.A. 3; Assembly Club 4; Senior Play 4. AMBITION: College 37 ROBERT RITTENHOUSE A good laugh is sunshine in a house ACTIVITIES: Dance Committee 2,3; Senior Play 4; Sports- man Club 4. AMBITION: Undecided ANTHONY JOHN SACCONE The charm and playfullness of his talk ACTIVITIES: Baseball 2,3,4; Dance Committee 2,3; Prom Committee 3; Soccer 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Play 4. AMBITION: College BURTON SAVAGE A good man does good merely by living ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-Pres. 3; Student Council 3; Dance Committee 2,3. AMBITION: Naval Aquanaut 38 39 Hates being told what to do . . . “Turn blue!” ... Sandy . . . Donovan fan . . . serene. “Never did like me” . . . dis- likes boys with red beards . . . pleasant smile . . . Lynn. Likes music and sewing . . . Walter . . . Lily . . . “That’s ridiculous” . .. good hearted. Nitty . . . enjoys traveling . . . “Oh no! Not again!” . . . class scholar . . . easy going. 40 Enjoys bumming around ... '52 Fords aren't for him . . . just Ron . . . “You get nothing . Peggy . . . “Hi. creep” .. . can't stand teachers that make you “extra . .. car enthusiast . . . likes racing and skating. 41 Honce . . . hates people that don’t act their age . . rather sleep . . . “Yeah! Sure!” . . . one of Mr. Z's Winners. “Can't tell ya” . . . spends her time painting . . . always laughing . . . Lin. Red . . . “Like I really care” ... de- spises troublemakers . . . really likes making subs. Seen on Main Street ... enjoys danc- ing and skating . . . “Take a break! ... Loretta . .. will make a fine sec- retary . Always getting ejected from class . . . favorite pastime is wasting gas . . . “I’ll do it later” ... Tony. Frankie . . . “Please rise to salute the flag” ... can do without prejudice . . . likes reading, cheering, and art ... a leader. 42 Likes reading, sewing and helping Donna . . . avoids gossip . . . sweet personality . . . answers to Penny. “Ya get me so mad” . . plays sports and travels . . . Smitty . . . pet peeve- working for S1.80 an hour. Bob . . . has a thing about math teach- ers .. . excels in sports . . . best look- ing. Interested in bowling, football and baseball . . . “Nice” . . . Flip . . . all- American guy. Knocks gym classes. . . Kuby . . . “Just think, you're beautiful!” liked by all. Could do without Office Practice . . . outdoor type . . . Rit .. . “Beat it!”. Ernie . . . sports enthusiast . . . imag- inative . . . “Beautiful” . . . nice to know. Outdoor type . . . doesn't like Office Practice . . . found down the B.C. . . Rit. 43 One of the crew at Mike's . . . “The glare of it all” ... big brown eyes ... Potatoe. Pepino . . . likes sports . . . “Get out of here!” ... a great guy to know. Loiters on Main Street . . . collects records .. . Rjta ... “Take gas!”. “Let’s go!” ... Egg . . . likes going to the track but hates to lose . .. seen at the “Rec”. Likes to sleep . . Steno . .. “Dis” . .. Ralph. . can do without . . . a quiet manner?? X. Pet peeve cars that won’t start . . . Cliff. .. avid sportsman . . . depend- able guy . . . Bunny. Doesn't bother with bossy people spends her time at the movies and with Gary . . . That's foolish . . . Quirkie. Yeh' Sure! You're alright! . . trys to aggravate people . . Kathie . . Mike . . . down with two-faced peo- ple! ■� 5 Doesn't like girls?? . . . Tom . . . “Close!” .. . best dancer. Mike . . . interested in model rocket- ing . .. could do without foreign lan- guages ... “Your move”. Enjoys swimming and reading ... wise guys bother her. .. “What’s the scoop?” .. . Pat. Found at Mike’s... Sandi... “Uh, you’re pretty snicky, aren't ya?” ... pet peeve- history teachers. “That’s life!” . . . enjoys hitch-hiking... Joe . . . dislikes getting lectured. “You can crack ’em” .. . hates crackers .. .a true comedian.. . Big Man . .. avid sportsman. Roofie ... “Ask me if I care” .. . likes to play chess with Willie. “Oh, yeah!” ... likes sewing, driving and boating . .. Hurray for the Irish! .. . Cathye. 46 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Bunny Maliszew- ski, Cathye McKeon. Pat Van, Brenda Gaytas. ALMA MATER Hearts leap up as we behold Thy name across the sky. Set in stars as time unfolds. Thy name shall never die. Dear old Hoffman Alma Mater Thy honor we’li uphold. Loyalty and deep devotion For the purple and the gold, Dear Hoffman. Hail to thee our Alma Mater, Hail to thee for aye. Yours to nurture, every student. Yours to glorify. 47 “If they are to follow us, let them follow us in digni- ty.” Ruthie Brenda Rita Krin Mary Rit n Kathie Sandi Tony Ron Judy Bunny Russ Donna NfcSS TOTS Greg i) Cliff Mike Tom Frankie Tony Ernie Lauretta Kuby Mark Penny Beep Glenn Peggy Barb Cathye Cherri Leo F : Floreen Potato Shirley POPULARITY 7r sn CLASS CLOWNS Karen Applegate Greg Havlusch BEST DRESSED Kathie Besner Bob Keegan CLASS FLIRTS Peggy Batissa Leo Dohan CLASS SCHOLARS Pat Van John Nicewicz MOST VERSATILE Fran Pirk Burt Savage POLL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Sandi Boudinot Mike Szatmary MOST PLEASANT Mary Quirk Russ Thomsen CLASS ATHLETES Shirley Zakrzewski Curt Wood BEST DANCERS Diana Heath Tom Lange BEST LOOKING Peggy Batissa Bob Keegan 52 53 54 UNDERCLASSMEN The underclassmen years are the building years for all of us. The ability to get along with other people and to work together toward a common goal is emerging. Also emerging are our own indi- vidual personalities. Whether to follow the crowd or to act as a sep- arate entity is the main question in the life of an underclassman. We must find the right answer for ourselves and be true to it. JUNIORS L. Scully C. Sieber L. Petersen J. Costanzo C. Brown J. Bloodgood L. Larson L. Holton K. Kach R.Jonas F. Chonsky M. Roberts M. Wisniski K. Szatkowski C. Whitcomb 58 C. Kwiatkowski G. Rossman Nl. Boy chuck G. Kolb L. Thomsen J. Lyons M. Cross M. Gershon D. Jedwabnik V. Jorgensen G. Estelle D. Clayton C. Pirk M. Kululski . . . A FEELING OF SUCCESS R. Chlebicki K. Blaha K. Rufus A. Tabaszewski L Pappa W. Peterson K. Delucia K. Lyons J. Casterline B. Shackelton A. Maxfield E. Kaboski K. Gregor R. Brown F. Mioduszewski 59 F. Freeman R. Hulit J. Morgan P. Hogan K. Moran J. Thoma F. Knablc D. Meyers G. Kosovich D. Clark F. Gecek D. Dennis D. Bednar F. Jerome P. Boyce THEY LIVE . . . (ABOVE) S. Jonason F. Starociak R. Shelbrick J. Strzykalski D. Buickerood G. Kijowski M. Ruszczyk B. Samuelson E. Gonsalves L. Ambroziak A. Zdziarski 60 SOPHOMORES D. Dohn C. Sieke L. Koczar J. Disbrow K. White K. Kubinak C. Triggs W. Romer R. Eginton J. Yates H. Coyle G. Sieber MOST AT EASE � I (ABOVE) A. Soltis E. Campbell J. Coyle N. Schmidt R. Bloodgood T. Brinamen C. Baranowski R. Sturgis M.Havlusch C. Zavodsky J. Wisniewski f 61 WHO HAVE THE 62 F. Grab T. Wojciechowski W. Peterson P. Gorman A. Consalves L. Kurzawa B. Pasztornyicky K. Buchard S. Skrynka D. Whitcomb S. Morris B. McKay G. Hisey S. Kurtz C. Jones D. Stolte J. Saccone A. Wahler S. Nemeth G. Read C. Dzioba D. Hutson S. Dennis G.Papp K. Ruiz J. Garnett T. Timko R. Moglia S. Peters M. Morris M. Rufus B. Lange B. Haas V. Bolen WORLD AT WILL D. Beshada C. Switzer C. Komosinski R. Kaboski J. Puvalonnes B. Charmello P. Sup S. Ellison D. McKenzie W. Disbrow 63 FRESHMEN S. Pastor T. Worley M. Ward C. Grimes K. Peterson P. Dobrzynski D. Dadan R. Falk M. Toris K. Nix P. Mundy C. Pawlowski J. Shaluha R. Smith J. Croddick C. Machet J. Hicks C. Ludlow J. Charmello A. Charmello D. Cross M. Tingle D. Rufus C. McCarthy D. Parsens M.Chonsky L. Switzer R. White 64 Ir sy K. Zulin S. Dill C. Buickerood A. Theis B. Formoso D. Gendlek S. Kijowski F. Dragotta J. Jonason D. Witkowski M. Colucci M.Bobek D. Smith A. Charmello L. Peterson R. Scully D. Cahill P. McCarthy M. Kulszar K. Vona D. Colucci E. Mancini C. Kozak D. Garsick B. Falkowski D. Carnahan D. Paone S. Muller C. Jankowski M. Kozak 65 F. Jonason K. Dill L. Hansen S. Eilerman E. Conlon T. Dill J. Suau S. Bednar M. Patrick M. Conley J. Bongiorno W. Connors R. Adamecs N. Nycz L. Eppinger (BELOW) P. Gecek R. Huryk A. Cullen M.Moroski D. Roberts J. Wojciechowski C. Marczak 66 (ABOVE) Kenny and Gary anticipate a “brain storm as Mr. Tilleman waits patiently. (ABOVE LEFT) Junior of- ficers: Linda. Ruth, and Kathy. (LEFT) After the strain of getting dressed the boys take a short breath- er. (BELOW LEFT) The Juniors dec- orate for their dance, “Saton Place . 67 ACTIVITIES Activities play an important part in student life. No matter what your tastes, there is always something of interest for everyone. It is the responsibility of each individual student to support school activities, for by doing so, you are helping to better your school. Also, it is to a student’s credit to participate in school activities as he develops a sense of leadership, brotherhood, and responsibility. ■pr ■i STANDING: Barb, Fran, Ernie, Leo, Mark. Glenn, Tony, John, Greg, Karen. SITTING: Sandi, Lillian, Lauretta. ShirJey Zakrewski, Margaret Van Mierlo, Mary Jane Kukulski, Linda Larson, Michele Cross, Claire Kwiakowski, Frances Pirk, Patricia Vari. HONOR SOCIETY Officers: Shirley Zakrewski, Miss Search, Patricia Vari, Frances Pirk, Margaret Van Mierlo. 71 '___________________________________ Hoffman Hi-Lites STAFF Editor-in-Chief Patricia Vari Co-Editor..............................Vicki Jorgensen News Editor .........................Shirley Zakrzewski Feature Editor.............................Mary Roberts Sports Editor .............................Mark Felice Photographers...................... Michael Szatmary Ronald Dennen Reporters .............T. Saccone, E. Read, T. Lange, M. Boychuk, R. Bloodg'ood, P. FiQrino, J. Bright, M. Kosovich, S. Schwartz, C. Sieke, D. Carter, S. Hutson, R. Edwards, F. Pawlowski, C. Whitcomb, A. Zdznarski, C. Zavodsky, C. Baranowski, K. Kubinak, W. Romer, M. Haviuch. Typists...........Steve Shackleton, Shirley Zak, Vicki Jor- genson, Patricia Vari Advisor ....................................Mr. John Oleyar Pat, Editor. 72 LIBRARY COUNCIL STANDING: D. Cahill, K. Vona, M. Havlusch. M. Moroski, R. Bloodgood, M. Bobek,C. Zavodsky, C. Marczak, M. Roberts, K. Nix, B. Haas, S. Muller, K. Baranowski, C. Sieke, S. Kijowski. SITTING: J. Coyle, S. tllison, D. Stolte. 73 STUDENT COUNCIL The “Constitutional Convention’' held at H.H.S. 'Please rise to salute the flag SEATED: B. Kokowitz, D. White, D. Meyers, J. Shaluha, V. Jorgensen, D. Cahill, L. Kojzar, R. Bloodgood, M. Quirk,G. Cross,M. Felice, K. Moran, M. Mason. STANDING: M. Roberts, S. Morris, S. Boudinot, F. Chonsky, C. Sieber, M. Van Mierlo, D. Clayton, M. Havlusch, K. Kubinak, P. Mundy, K. Bouchard. MISSING: S. Bloodgood, D. Bucka- lew, M. Spenser. J. Keegan, M. Travinsky, W. Par- sons, A. Cullen, S. Suau. 74 “Vietnam Week’ —helping those less fortunate. Can Can Dance admission: cans of food. Santa’s helpers at Hoffman. GO! FIGHT! WIN! GOVERNORS! OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Frances Pirk, Claire Kwiatkowski. Miss Cialone, Carol Pirk. NOT PICTURED: Michele Cross, Mr. Moran. STANDING: K. White, L. Thomsen, V. Jorgenson, S. Zakrzewski, P. Vari, M. Poll, G. Kosovich, D. Clayton, M. Szatmary, C. Triggs. SITTING: M. Gershon. MATH CLUB 76 TOP ROW: B. Haas, R. Chlebicki, D. Cahill, M. Havlusch,C. Zavodsky, S. Muller, S. Kurtz, FOURTH ROW: V. Jorgenson, M. Roberts, D. Meyers, C. Brown, J. Casterline, C. Moran, A. Zdznarski. THIRD ROW: L. Thomson, D. Wliite. K. Marczak, J. Moran. L. Clayton, M. Zulin, K. Kojzar, V. Bolen, S. Wood. SECOND ROW. L. Mundy, P. Oris, F. McDonald, J. Coyle, G. Estelle, S. Ellison, J. McCarthy. BOTTOM ROW: C. Tarallo, C. Sieber, K. Bou- chard, C. Pirk, C. Sieke, A. Gladic. PEP CLUB STANDING: Patricia Vari, Margaret Van Mierlo, Carol Pirk, Shirley Zakrzewski, Michaline Havlusch, Chris Zavodsky, Noreen Schmidt. SITTING: Linda Larson, Claire Kwiatkowski, Michele Cross, Mary Jane Kukulski, Kathy Kach, Kathy Baranowski, Donna Carter. ASSEMBLY The Assembly Clnb, which was first intro- duced to H.H.S. in September of 1967, is under the direction of Mrs. Lousita C. Reese. The pur- pose of the club is to provide the students of Hoffman High with both unique and interesting assemblies. SITTING: S. Zakrzewski, F. Vari. M. Cross, F. Pirk, J. Rcick, D. Car- ter. STANDING: A. Zdzrarski, S. Boudinot, L. Thomsen, Mr. G. Vir- gilio, M. Roberts, R. Chlebicki, M. Boychuk, G. Kosovich. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Together the members of the F.T.A. cover many facets of a teaching career such as college preparation, paper work, and teaching methods. 79 ROCKET CLUB LEFT: A. Jakimowicz, J. Nicewicz, A. Saccone, M. Szatmary. RIGHT: D. Carter, G. Havlusch, T. Lange, E. Read, R. Dennen, G. White. FUTURE NURSES BACK ROW: B. Shackleton,S. Kurtz, J. Casterline, D Meyers. R. Blood- good, M. Havlusch, P. Batissa. V. Jor- gensen, K. Brown. FRONT: Mrs. Donnelly. (Advisor); L. Thomsen, K. Vona, D. Carnahan, K. Gregor, V. Bolen. o FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Future Homemakers: D. Cahill, C. Ludlow, M. Moroski, C. Brown, V. Jorgenson, G. Lstelle, S. New- ton, C. Jones, K. Lyons, P. Jorgenson, S. Campbell, S. Schwartz, D. Dadan, S. Muller, A. Theis, C. Marczak, M. Kosovich, P. Mundy, J. Bright, P. Fiorino, G. Hisey, and Miss Bishop. MISSING: V. Bolen, S. Kijowski, L. Stratton, E. Wall, E. Wall. CHESS CLUB STANDING: J. Niccwicz, Mr. Poll, R. Edwards, G. Kosovich, M. Gershon, J. Loczowski. SITTING: R. Dennen, D Clayton, M. Szatmary, T. Lange. 81 SPORTS Sports play an important part in the making of a high school, and Hoffman High is no exception. A team is made up of individuals, each with his own place, doing the best for the overall good of the squad. For a good team there must be a whole hearted attempt to work together. Each member must learn to win and lose graciously and always keep good sportsmanship as Ids principal desire in order to be a cred- it to the school, the community, and himself. STANDING: K. Kubinak, K. Bouchard. P. Batissa, L. Larson. L. Kojzar. D. Dadan. B. Shackleton. K. Zulin, K. White, M. Bobek. W. Romer, M. Moroski, and Miss Search. KNEELING: A. Zdziaiski, G. Ga- wenus, K. Nix, C. Kozak. J. Shaluha, L. Clayton,C. Marczak, S. Muller, K. Baranowski, B. Formosa, S. Kijowski. M. Cross. SITTING: L. Mundy, C. Tarallo, J. Coyle, D. Garsick, S. Ellison, P. Mundy, K. Koj- zar, L. Maxfield, C. Sieke, B. Haas, J. Casterline. BOWLING Ron Dennen, Bob Kubinak, Mark Fel- ice, Glenn White, Ernie Read, and Russell Thomsen. BOWLERS: G. Havlusch, C. Wood, R Thomsen, M. Felice, R. Dennen, L. Dohan, T. Saccone, R. White, L. Hansen. P. Mundy, K. Nemeth, L. Parsons, D. Brown, G. Read, T. Gonsalves, S. Morris, J. Yates, E. Campbell, A. Jakimowicz, T. Lange, B. Keegan, E. Read, G. White, R. Kubinak, A. Soltis, B. lluryk, Mr. Zdanewicz, (Advisor). Kathy and Russ uphold the top averages on Hoffman’s bowling teams. 85 i- 86 BACK ROW: Coach Mr. KovaJeski, R. Falk, S. Morris, M. Torres, D. Hudson, S. Addoman, T. Wortley, R. Smith, R. White, M. Peterson, II. Coyle, C. Buckalcw. FRONT ROW: F. Jonason, M. Gereck, E. Manchi, D. Colluci, F. Dragotta, P. Mundy, B. Falkowski, G. Read, P. Polynski, T. Gonvalas. 87 Kill K «lilt « Bill Parsons, Coach Tomaszewski, Jimmy Lyons, Fran Chonsky, A1 Jakimowicz, Greg Havlusch, Tom Lange, Jerry Dis- brow. Larry Kurzawa. Leo Dohan, Jimmy Tingle. KNEELING: Bob Keegan, Curt Wood. VARSITY BASKETBALL Frank A1 Bob Larry Jimmy Tom Leo Greg Curt 89 90 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS STANDING: Coach Dave Inman, Jimmy Lyons, Eu- gene Kaboski, Larry Kur- zawa, Walt Peterson, Jerry Disbrow, Ed Campbell. KNEELING: Roger White, Tom Brinamen,Gary Read, Jimmy Pavlonnis, Bob Kab- oski. MISSING: Pat Gor- man, D. Hutson, Jim Crod- dick, D. Paone, R. Morris, T. Wortley. JUNIOR V________________________ Ruth Bloodgood, Noreen Sch- midt, Denise Jedwabnik. Janet Shaluha, Linda Peterson,Chris Triggs, Linda Kojzar, Benita Formosa, Kathy Baranowski, Maryann VVisneski, Linda Lar- son, (Captain); and Karen White, (co-captain). % CHEERLEADERS VARSITY SOUTH AMBOY—John Somogyi's record player got the wrong team in tune yesterday afternoon as Hoffman High School came on strong in the final period to stun St. Peter’s of New Brunswick. 81-68. Somogyi had his ever-present player and records with him yesterday. He is a staunch devotee of the sound, but it was the Guvs who reacted when it counted. Turning in a solid team performance, the Governors exhibited the play that everyone expected of them against the Cards. HOFFMAN’S SIX HEROES There were six heroes for the South Amboy quintet, the five players going all the way and coach Ray Tomaszewski, calling the right moves at the right time. ST. PETER'S «K HOFFMAN � 1 G F p Somogyi 11 10 32 Bclski 5 0 10 Ward 3 2 8 Borbely 3 0 6 Olsson 4 0 8 Kerekes 1 0 2 Kerwin 1 0 2 Wood Keegan Havlusch Lyons Kurzawa G F P S 3 15 12 6 30 10 4 21 0 4 4 3 2 8 28 12 63 ST. PETERS 13 HOFFMAN 23 Referee Stout. Umpire Szatkowski. 18 12 31 19 81 17 12—68 17 29-81 Mike Havlusch, Rutli Bloodgood. Wendy Romer. Donna Carter, Jane Casterline, Coach Miss Search. Kathy Bouchard, Carolyn McCarthy, Janet Shaluha. Benita Formosa, Kathy Baranowski, Barbara Shackleton, Karen White. KNEEL- ING: Chris Zavodsky. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL___ JUNIOR VARSITY STANDING: Sue Krtz, Brenda Haas, Mary Ann Moroski, Candee Sieke, Susan Kijowski, Miss Search. KNEELING: Sue Ellison, Cathy Marczak, Jackie Coyle, Madeline Rufus, Coleen Switzer. 97 What’s missing, Tony? Jack 98 Curt Tony, Glenn, Mr. Z., Curt, Mark, Ron, Ernie, Al, Bob. STANDING: Mr. kovaleski. Tony Saccone, Jimmy Tingle, Mark Felice, Al Jakimowicz. Bob Keegan. Curt Wood, Jack Bloodgood, Jimmy Lyons. Mr. Zdanewicz. KNEELING: Leo Dohan. Glenn White, Ron Dennen, Ernie Read, Ken Blaha, Frank Chonsky. Larry Kurzavva. BASEBALL 99 Mike. Tony and Skippy. Bob Gary Glenn Jimmy 100 Leo V FIRST ROW: Glenn White, Tony Saccone, Donna Carter, Sandi Boudinot. Leo Dohan, Peggy Batissa, Judy Reick. SEC- OND ROW: Frances Pirk, Shirley Zakrzewski, Bob Kubinak, Pat Vari, Ernie Read, Penny Van Mierlo, Mark Felice. THIRD ROW: Greg Havlusch. A1 Jakimowicz, Russ Thomsen, Tom Lange Bob Keegan, Curt Wood. SENIOR VARSITY LETTER WINNERS Basketball Baseball Bowling Cheerleading FAREWELL We have come to the end of our high school days. In four short years we have shared many experiences, our class dances, the prom, the Washington Trip, and finally graduation day. As we look back now, the time seems to have flown by, but there were times when it didn’t seem to have gone fast enough. We, seniors, all individuals in our own ways, are now embarking on the beginning of our adulthood. The paths we follow will be var- ied, and the results of our work will also be different. But, no matter what the outcome, it is, to a great extent, a product of our indivi- dualism. COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTH AMBOY P.T.A. PRESIDENT - 1st VICE PRESIDENT - 2nd VICE PRESIDENT - RECORDING SECRETARY - CORRESPONDING SECRETARY TREASURER - Mrs. John Boychuk Mrs. Val Baranowski Mr. William Zupko Mrs. Russell Stillwagon Mrs. John Bowman Mrs. Raymond Mundy COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTH AMBOY TRUST CO. 105 AMBOY-MADISON NATIONAL BANK SOUTH AMBOY OFFICE Sayre Woods Office 100 No. Broadway SAYRE WOODS SHOPPING CENTER South Amboy, N. J. Madison Township, N. J. Browntown Office LAURENCE HARBOR OFFICE BROWNTOWN SHOPPING CENTER Laurence Parkway £• Shore 1 and Circle Madison Township, N. J. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments from the Mayor and Council City of South Amboy: Mayor---------- Richard J. Schultz Councilman At-Large - Frederick Henry Councilman First Ward - Frank Zebro Councilman Second Ward - John Connors Councilman Third Ward - John J. Howley Councilman Fourth Ward - Peter J. Rush City Clerk - John J. Triggs City Treasurer - John D. Leonard Ass't. City Treasurer - Frank Minnick City Attorney - John E. Mullane Tax Collector - Mary Wenzem Chief of Police - Edward O'Leary Fire Chief - Joseph Keegan 62 Years of Continuous Se rv i ce SWAN HILL ICE COALCO. G. Manvel Applegate £■ Sons Fuels - Oils - Coal Ice Degree Day Delivery Oil Burner Sales Service 146 Henry St. South Amboy, N. J. Phone 721-0340 Tel. PA 1-0153 THE DAYLIGHT BAKERY Wedding and Party Cakes 0u r Spec i a 1ty The Home of the Blue Ribbon Bread 103 North Broadway South Amboy, N. J. Phone 721-2121 RARITAN PRINTING CO. Fine Printing Photo Offset J. R. Wojciechowski 109 N. Feltus Street South Amboy, N. J. Tel. PA 1-0153 PA 1-0475 KURZAWA FUNERAL HOME Member National Funeral Directors Association 338 Main Street South Amboy, N. J. tv 109 SAINT STEPHEN’S LODGE NO. 63 F. AND A.M South Amboy New Jersey SOUTH AMBOY GLASS 216 So. Broadway South Amboy, N. J. BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1968 Dr. Mrs. Bennett For The Best In Carpets Call SUPERB CARPET SERVICE Victory Bridge Plaza South Amboy, N. J. 721-8885 Rug Cleaning Repa i rs no REINER'S HARDWARE Oscar Reiner, Prop. DuPont Paints - Houseware E1ect r i caI Supp1i es H. OPPENHEIM AND SON 5 - 10 - 25C Variety Store Comp 1i men ts of LOUS PASTRY Law Offices JOHN E. MULLANS 147 N. Broadway Congratu 1 ations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1968 Harold G. Hoffman High School from Officers and Members of SOUTH AMBOY COUNCIL 426 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1899 968 SUCH'S MOSAIC TILE AND SUPPLY 103 So. Broadway, So. Amboy Paints - Sundries Mach i ne Renta 1s EAGLE FOOD MARKET Bill Brown, Prop. 38 So. Broadway, S. A. BRIGG'S CHEVROLET Comp 1 i merits of A FRIEND Comp 1iments of L L Radio Television Serv i ce 103 So. Stevens Ave. Comp 1 imerits of NEBUS PLUMBING HEATING South Amboy New Jersey PA 1-0459 ALBERN’S SEA FOOD Wholesale Retail Fried Fish Chips To Go 109 Broadway South Amboy, N. J. GREEN'S MEN SHOP Modern Shoe Repair 108 N. Broadway So. Amboy, N. J. F. B. Ploskonka, Prop. Ormopedic Service Perms Color Machine Broadway Coiffures 106 No. Broadway South Amboy, N. J. Expert Haircutting Styling on YOU or YOUR Wigs Appointments Call 727-2828 NEBUS MARKET V. J. Nebus, Prop. Quality Meats And Groceries Frosted Foods - Fruits And Vegetables 230 N. Feltus Street South Amboy, N. J. 721-0226 EUGENE A. MORRIS Paints - Glass Via 1 1 pape r 238 Fi rst St. So. Amboy, N. J. STAR LIGHT DINER 141 So. Broadway, S. A. James Dill ion, Prop. 112 Comp! iments of FOODTOWN OF SOUTH AMBOY 611 Bo rdtown Ave. SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. Your Friendly Supermarket COMPLIMENTS OF JOE BENINATO 113 - ....- AND SO GOES LIFE 116 117 119 120 THE INDIVIDUAL