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

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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

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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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MR. JOHN VAN DYKEN Principal Several years ago Mr. Van Dyken, along with other foresighted citizens, recognized the overcrowded conditions which were to prevail in our school. At that time he began formulating mental blueprints for a new high school. He then submitted his ideas to the Board of Education and the community for their consideration and approval. A dream became a reality last fall when our chief led the tribe to the new tepee. Soon afterward, in view of Dr. Woolf's new position, Mr. Van Dyken was appointed Acting Superintendent of Schools. Because wc have had fewer occasions to chat with you this year, Mr. Van Dyken, we wish to take this opportunity to thank you for our beautiful new building. But most of all we wish to express our gratitude for the personal consideration you have given each member of our class. You have always made us feel that no matter how small was a problem, you could always find time in your already overcrowded day to see any student who wished to talk with you. This is truly what a principal should be. 6