Wayne Township High School - Embers Yearbook (Mountain View, NJ)

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Our sophomore year was terminated with a trip to Rye Beach on a dayliner. On the boat we lounged in deck chairs, absorbing the sights of the Manhattan shoreline or danced to the music of the boat's or- chestra. At Rye Beach we spent time in the amuse- ment park or swimming in the Sound. Remember how Pat Hickman and Jim Schmidt literally almost missed the boat? Poor Mr. Strobino acquired quite a few gray hairs that day! As we started the new school year as juniors we entered our newer-than-brand-new high school. The first day found us climbing over boards and under scaffolds. These days were noisy, confused and at times rather inconvenient. By the end of the year we could hardly believe that this building, of which we had grown so proud, could be the same one we had entered in September. As we watched the trans- formations take place, the new Wayne High School became a part of us as we became a part of it. ,af A workman puts finishing touches on our new school. The approaching cold weather again found us selling refreshments at the football games. Our classmates, who were hard-working, had to arrive long before the kickoff and work throughout the game. Although they scarcely had time to drink the steaming coffee they were selling, they bravely en- dured fingers numb from fishing soda bottles out of icy water. Despite these discomforts, they enjoyed their work and showed true school spirit. Our class sponsored a campaign for the sale of American flags. We tried to get a flag in every home and store in the township before Veteran's Day. Unfortunately we did not reach our goal. Yet there were more flags flying in the township that year than there had been on previous Veteranls Days. The Lakeland Conference Baseball Trophy. Mr. Ordway and Miss Fulboam were selected as our new sponsors. They could always be found work- ing behind the scenes and doing their utmost to make our class activities successful. We will always feel indebted to them for the time and help they gave us. In the fall of the year our class presented the hilarious comedy, My Sister Eileenv. Laughter abounded at all the rehearsals supervised by Mr. Gill, our director. Throughout the show Betty Cronk and Diane Lauster, who played the female leads, en- countered many problems in their New York apart- ment. Their greatest problem was their landlord, Mr. Appopolous, portrayed by Al Smith. This cast was so versatile that although they rehearsed only one script, they proved themselves capable of pre- senting completely different versions of the same play on two successive nights! Like all play casts, they encountered innumerable difficulties, but the final production was a howling success. Etta Von- der Fecht held an open house party at the Airport Inn immediately afterward. Tom Della Penna was the main attraction as he translated his Spanish play scenes into English. There came a day when every junior was found proudly waving his hand, which now sported a shiny class ring. We wore our rings with the W', down and waited patiently for graduation when we could invert them.

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June passed quickly, with preparations for grad- uation and the prom occupying most of our time and thoughts. Our Freshman Prom followed gradu- ation. We danced in an enchanted under-the-sea kingdom to music which drifted from the bow of a sunken ship. The treasure chests overflowing with gems and coins were guarded by smiling mermaids and bubbling fish. Stuffed toy fish were taken home as souvenirs. After the prom many of us went out for a snack or to a party. We all agreed that the evening was completely wonderful. On that night we thought back to the fun we had had, the friend- ships we had formed and the things that we had accomplished during our freshman year. But we were also looking forward to our next three years together. pun!! Elm' X Mr. Kruusels specimen museum. Several days later we boarded two buses and headed for a day at Seaside Heights. After a busy day with sun, sand, surf and amusement park rides we were tired and ready to come home. The busses had that familiar smell of Noxema as we tried to soothe our more than slightly pink skin. Our junior Play: Betty Crank as MY SISTER EI- LEEN. The summer flew by quickly and soon we were back in school. Now, as members of the senior high we needed a new adviser. We selected Mr. Strobino who helped and guided us throughout our sophomore and part of our junior years. We regretted losing him as our guide when, because of other commit- ments, Mr. Strobino was obliged to resign as adviser. Will we ever forget Mr. Krause's biology course? For weeks there were lectures and our notebooks overflowed. As lab days passed, the obnoxious smell of formaldehyde pervaded the halls. After several days of analyzing and sketching a worm's interior, we were ready to prepare our Hnished lab , Then the midnight oil began to burn. Hours were spent to save our lab papers from the critical eye and pen- cil of Mr. Krause. But everyone's lab always came back with Too sketchy, Too rough, Details! or What? scrawled across the belabored sheets. We all learned at least one fact-for Mr. Krause there is rarely such a thing as a perfect lab. We are proud of our svlaool rings. Our class project had us pounding the pavements again. When our Christmas card sales drive ended, the sum in our treasury had increased. For our English trip we saw the movie Julius Caesar starring Marlon Brando at the Bellevue Theater in Montclair. We appreciated the back- ground we had gained by studying the play in class. The day proved to be both educational and enjoyable. In February we sponsored the Sweetheart Swing, a Valentine's Day dance. The cupids and hearts which were scattered about put everyone in the mood for romance. Even the trees in the park were budding with red hearts. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cupid, who were chosen by popular vote, reigned through- out the evening. Rebel Grossi, as a preacher, per- formed the service of marrying Mr. and Mrs. Cupid and the other couples at the dance quickly followed suit. Each girl had a silver ring to wear as proof that she reallyhad captured her man.

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When the sports awards program took place our class was beaming with pride along with the rest of the school. NVayne had captured three Lakeland Conference Championships. We were especially jubi- lant because we knew that many of the boys in our class, as star athletes, had played an important role in the victories. The last big event of our junior year was the long anticipated prom, Harmony In Gold . We danced that night in a rustic setting, high upon a mountain top at the Windbeam. Our long-awaited senior year started off with a bang. Senior parties were held in rapid succession. Our class was drawn closer together than it ever had been before. From the start we knew that this was going to be a year charged with hard work. Still, we were aware that our toil would be balanced by happy times and deep satisfaction. Our first official get-together was at the Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the yearbook staff, which was trying to adjust its financial status. After buying many gallons of spaghetti sauce and what seemed like tons of spaghetti, the staff sat down to count the loot . The profits were disappointingly small. However, there were no regrets for it turned out to be a gala evening for those who attended. For our theatrical production we decided to pre- sent three one-act plays instead of the usual one three-act play. This was an innovation onthe Wayne stage. At first we were hesitant but later we were pleased with our decision when the plays proved to be a huge success. The Valiant, a drama, was the first on the playbill. The cast members were con- half hour they were entertained by the antics of Christopher Sly and his supposed wife as they watch- ed Petruccio tame the wild Kate. The amusing speeches were uttered amidst the throwing of flower Iane jenkinson orders her senior portraits from Mr. Floyd. pots and evil glances-by Kate at anyone who did not please her. When the play was over, Roland Wein- mann, who had played the part of Petruccio, was happy to say that throughout the rehearsals he had never been hit by one of Kate's flying flowerpots and would now be able to sleep more soundly. The third and last play, Down in the Valley, was a musi- cal which told the love story of Jenny Parsons and Brack Weaver. This production, with its touching ballads and gay folk songs, was all that was needed Prom night at the Windhcam. gratulated upon their superb performance. It is said that only a good actor can play upon the audienceis emotions and move it to tears. The cast of The Valiant succeeded in doing this. The audience was quickly put back into a happy frame of mind as the curtain opened upon excerpts from the uproarious comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. For the next to round out a theater-goer's evening. The footlights were dimmed, the makeup was removed and the costumes were hung away. The senior play was over, but it will always be remembered as an important event in our high school life. Ravenous seniors at the Spaghetti Dinner.