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

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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DR. MARTIN Dr. Martin was formally introduced to us in an assembly program in early September. As we listened to bis first talk, we became aware of his intelligence, warmth, and his ability to inspire. As we have gotten to know our Superintendent of Schools better, our first impression has not changed. It has been enhanced. Dr. Martin’s dynamic personality, subtle humor, and sincerity arc all revealed in his message to the graduating class. Graduation from high school is like passing a place on the map. From this point on, you have entered the realm of being a person. Although this is thrilling, it is also something to be afraid of. Boys arc thinking of college, jobs, and going into the army. The girls arc thinking of college, jobs, and husbands. The business of growing up is, unfortunately, sometimes learning to become disillusioned. The real world after graduation isn’t quite as beautiful as we have imagined. The dreams we have arc the real dreams of what good people do and want. The strong grow up and hold on to their dreams. The weak don’t grow up; they grow old and lose their ideals. It is good to say, 'I will grow up and make my dreams come true, for in my dreams people arc good and life is wonderful. I will not let life be worse than something it should be.’ The beautiful part of being young is having a dream, and the beautiful part of being old is having worked to make the dream come true. America is a whole world’s dream, and the young people will make that dream come true.” DR. JOHN HENRY MARTIN Superintendent of Schools

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BOARD OF EDUCATION FREDERICK C. HELLER President The Board of Education is an important part of our school system. The members, who arc elected by the township, represent a cross-section of the community. This is evidenced by their varied occupations: housewives, engineers, insurance men, garage owners, and lawyers. The accomplishments of the Board arc many. It provides us with the best schooling and educational facilities. Our modern high school, which is a result of many hours of planning, is furnished with the latest equipment. Adult education was started by the Board a few years ago; one of its most recent contributions is the inauguration of a Distributive Education course, designed to offer students an in-service work program. Few people realize the wide scope of matters with which the Board of Education deals. Its members have done their utmost to make our time spent in school more effective and more pleasant. 10 Row 1: Mr. H. Robert Block, Mrs. Frank Mansius, Mr. Frederick C. Heller • President, Mrs. Herbert Rountree • Vice President, Mr. William De Young. Row 2: Mr. Edward L. Stasse, Jr., Mr. Harold Potts, Mr. Bernard Brody, Mr. W. R. Huntington, III.

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PRINCIPAL MR. JOHN VAN DYKEN Mr. Van Dyken has worked hand in hand with us since our entrance into senior high. He has made it his personal obligation to get to know us as individuals during these three years. Because the students’ welfare is of utmost importance to him, he has won the frank admiration of every member of the student body. When we were in doubt about school work, his door was open to us. When we met him in the halls, no matter how busy he was, he always had a few cheerful words to say. Knowing he stood behind the students of Wayne was, for us, a wonderful assurance. The job of principal entails many hours of tedious work which Mr. Van Dyken has willingly given to make Wayne an outstanding high school. We know that in future years when we return to visit, Mr. Van Dyken will remain the sincere friend that he has been throughout our school days.