Wayne Valley High School - Embers Yearbook (Wayne, NJ)

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COUNCIL OF WISE MEN DR. ANDREW C. RUOFF III President, Board of Education The Class of 1956 is very proud to be the first to be graduated from our new and wonderful school. This would not be possible without the efforts of our Board of Education. In order to improve our educational facilities these men and women have worked industriously and unselfishly. They have offered advice on many problems concerning the school program and student body. They have supervised the planning and building of a school of which we may be proud to be a part. The basic desire of the Board of Education is to give each student the best possible schooling. The superb construction of our new high school is ample proof that the Board is giving far more than lip-service to its intentions. Our school is equipped to meet the educational needs of every student. Because of the fine classrooms, laboratories, shops, library, gymnasium and auditorium, wc have had the advantages of a well-rounded program. We have been given the fundamental knowledge needed for every walk of life. We know, by this example, that the Board of Education will continue its efforts to provide for every child in Wayne Township an education which is not just adequate, but which is superior. Row 1: Mr . Evelyn Mantiui, Mr . France Rountree, Dr. Andrew C. Ruoff III, Mr. Villiam DeYoung, Mr. Ivan Harkleroad. Ron.' 2: Mr. H. Robert Block, Mr. Frederick C. Heller, Mr. Leroy H. Noth-durft, Mr. W. R. Huntington III. 4

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On September 19, 1955 an Indian tribe marched sol v«own a yet untrod trail. The tom-toms beat wildly a —-moccasins of the maidens and braves left prints in the still fresh soil. A war whoop went up from the throats of the travelers as they reached the end of the path. The Wayne Indians were moving to a new reservation! In some parts of the incomplete tepee, bare foundations were still exposed. But the tribe was willing to wait for a few missing boughs and bearskins to be installed. Many moons passed before the reservation was completed. But the Indians had heap big fun watching the tepee grow. We, the seniors, were the chieftains of that tribe. It has been our pleasant assignment to initiate new activities and establish traditions. We arc proud of our new buildings and 'facilities. But we arc prouder still of the hard work and vision of the citizens of this township who had faith in our future and whose efforts and sacrifices made our new school possible. Although in the future we may study in many fine buildings, both old and new, we will always treasure our memories of Wayne High School Inspired by this thought, we have prepared this record of our tribal history. As we depart from the dying embers of the campfire we leave this volume to you — our parents, teachers, schoolmates and members, of the community. We hope that you will enjoy reading it and will preserve it talisman of the 3

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THE GREAT WHITE FATHER DR. KENNETH A. WOOLF Former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Woolf, former superintendent of our schools, has been more than just a name to us; he has been a personality. He has demonstrated his interest in both the students and the schools by his frequent visits to our classrooms and extracurricular activities. Dr. Woolf has given freely and unselfishly of his time and energy to organize a well-planned school system. The many new schools in our township today are a living testimonial to his accomplishments. We shall always remember Dr. Woolf for his ready smile and the sagacity with which he directed our school lives. We, the Class of 1956, wish to thank him for all that he has done for us. Although we shall miss him very much, we arc proud of his recent appointment and extend to him our best wishes for happiness and success in his new capacity as Hunterdon County Superintendent of Schools. 5