University High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Mr. Joseph Malanga, our new deputy director, is one of the founders of SWAS-Universi-ty High School. He chose to pursue his educational career in the city where he was bom and raised. After teaching fourth grade for a year at Newton Street School, he taught social science at South Side High School (now Malcolm X Shabazz) for twelve years. In his transition from teacher to administrator, Mr. Malanga has kept his professional integrity and personal dedication without losing any of the warmth, consideration and congeniality that make him much more than just an administrator. We at University High consider ourselves fortunate to have Mr. Malanga as one of the heads of our “family.” Mr. Joseph Malanga

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Directors Message It has always been the dream of the administration, faculty, parents and students of School Within A School that one day we would have our very first independent graduating class. That day is now, and you are to be our very first graduates from University High formerly School Within A School. The Class of 1978 will always be special to us as we develop and grow as a prototype of an urban academic high school. The academic background which University High provides, will enable you to succeed in your future endeavors both in college and within the larger society. Always remember that anytime you need the advice of the faculty or just a friendly person to discuss your individual goals and objectives with, the entire faculty is at your disposal. The problems of our cities and their immediate survival will demand creative and innovative ideas. The young people of your generation will have this tremendous responsibility of resolving the problems or lessening their impact on society. I encourage each and every one of you to continue your active participation in community organizations. The Newark community needs you today more than ever. Our graduates have always made a commitment to obtain expertise and then to return to Newark and provide professional service to the residents as doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. this is a tradition that I personally hope will continue to characterize the graduates of University High. On behalf of the administration, faculty and the Parent Teacher Student Organization, I congratulate you on your graduation from high school. I hope that your educational aspirations will continue until your ultimate career goal in life has been achieved. Mr. Willie J. Young University High School’s first director is Mr. Willie J. Young. For seven years he was the counselor in the SWAS program, taking one year off to serve as head counselor for Malcom X Shabazz High School. A product of Central High and Montclair State, Mr. Young now resides in East Orange. In the middle of the many changes of 1977-1978 — the physical renovation of 240 High Street, the transplanting of students, staff, and supplies from Malcolm X, and the coordination of parents, teachers, and students — Mr. Young was always there to see that things ran smoothly. Administration 28

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Daniel Bender Business Thomas Boose Physical Education James Brown Mathematics Joseph Carangelo Science Jean Charles Foreign Language Fred Cuculo Guidance Edward Cunnigham English Terri Dangel Foreign Languages 30