Thomas Jefferson High School - Quid Yearbook (Elizabeth, NJ)

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GOMMEMORA TION new H wfszefslzk For the past twenty-three years, Fred Wiebesiek has been an instructor of physical education at Thomas Jefferson High School, and he is certainly one of its best-known and most popular teachers. Wiebe , as he is affectionately referred ro by the students and faculty alike, has seen many changes. He has watched Jefferson build an out-A standing reputation in New Jersey, not only in scholasticratings, but also in the field of athletics. Whether it is in football or track, in basketball or soccer, Jefferson's name is one with which the other schools in the state must carefully reckon. Our success in this program has been due in a large part to the unceasing su port of Mr. Wiebe- siek. Without his diligent effbrts, as teacher and coach, Jefferson would not be able to carry such a varied schedule of athletic activities. As both an administrator and agent of good- will, Fred Wiebesiek has always given outstanding service to our school, a true gentleman in every sense ofthe word. We at Jefferson know that Mr. Wiebesiek will not go into passive retirement. With such a spirit of mind he will be forced to find some other outlet for his bountiful supply of energy. We Jeffmen of 1954, as well as those students who have graduated since l929, wish to express our deepest gratitude for being able to work with him and for him. Wherever his path may lead, we are confident that he will meet with continued success.

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5 Q., ,hw 2 if iers , i. ,Q ' A i ,Ly ,ff11L,fi cfjf fiifflf K.,..,,,,s 1 SEIMA M. PETERS lt is necessary to have in any building an effi- cient lighting system to illuminate properly all parts of the interior and the exterior. Similarly, in Jeffer- son we have found that our advisers and counseliors are, in a sense, guiding lights in our own class structure, enliglitening our perplexities and illumi- nating new ways. Selma Peters exemplifies this spirit, for, during her three years as faculty leader of our class, she has certainly shed light on our manv problems and difficult situations. To know Selma Peters is truly an experience in itself. Her subtle iests contain all the clistinctive flavor that can emariate only from a small town girl. As a matter of fact, she was born on a tiny may tell, in tier quaint Southern manner, of the time when, as a school girl, if the class worked twice as hard during theswinter mornings, everyone would be excused in the afternoon to- got sleigh-t riding, ,Her informal way is one which not only makes 'many friends but also wins her much respect as a sort of home-spun philosopher. We often think of her as a counterpart to WillRogers. As our adviser, MissV2Peters has unseltishly cle- voted innumerable hoursof her time to insure our class successq She hasslistenedi patiently, and has couneiled astuteiy. No task has been tooo large, no detail too insignificant, She-has been genial, soli- cltous, and sincere: ins aliiherefforts. Therefore, farm in Virginia. After moving north, Miss Peters l t , it , , availed herself of study at Ada phi College, Colum- W?i9 3TefUUY 9Xf?N5lfQ5?fId93PY3F?l?f9C'af'0l fo Selma bia, and the University of Rochesterge herxteechingy s g3?feFSf s,lj1?14feSi1ge5WQyfji93Si'2 lwifhlilwaffb 518-Bfffelf career has been in School Sixteen and iitss leffersenj siyrsgsysr jisliesliisfersysigieeessgreriel5gliieg:ipiri?S?z.tigetrousingjvoiceoti Anecdotes bi' M555 Paws aff? isri Uiuaflvs liisi isss f - . .. 1 . - .- .. . . is . - - .. - K - , : i.. -- f -V ff-fi .sr fri- ,sf 1 .iff 1-:f me-ii.:,--il..i,:-, 2-.ries H

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e xx ,XE Jofwxge. vwrsle .X ,XG YH. This year Thomas Jefferson High School celebrates its Silver Anniversary. Thousands of young men have passed through its portals, many to successful careers, and all, we trust, to happy lives. Hundreds of its graduates have fought in defense of America and two hun- dred and one have made the supreme sacrifice. What kind of school has moulded so many wonderful lives? ls it the building? Arch- itecturally, no! There are many finer, more glamorous buildings, yet an intangible, hard- to-describe esprit cle corps which the school has possessed since itsopening seems to inspire graduates each year to strive for even higher goals. , , The spirit of a school depends to a great extent onits faculty. Such a faculty helps to provide guidance, leadership and inspiration for the youth under its care. The Jefferson Fa- culty love this school and the young men entrusted to their care. They are a capable, well educated group. Aware of their great responsibilities, they accept them gladly. An architect must visualize how the bricks and mortar, lumber, steel, paint, glass and furnishings will take a tangible form. So also, the principal as the architect of his school has plans for the construction of his ideal school. He decides on the best use of all the material at his command. ln place of bricks and lumber. he blends into his concept the members of his faculty and of his student body with their widely differing personalities and potential- itiesi. Thus Jefferson to an immeasurable extent reflects the ideals of the principal. The Echievemeints of the Jefferson graduates over the years have proved that these plans have een goo . , Congratulations on this Silver Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson High School to all who through the years have given so unstintingly of hand, mind, and heart to the making of this f. .of fine institution. PRI NCI PAL