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

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— FREEDOM IS GOVERNED BY THE APPLICATION OF WISDOM... Dr. John Henry Martin Superintendent of Schools Good school systems need good leaders. In Dr. John Henry Martin, Wayne has found its leader. His duties as Superintendent of Schools are os numerous as they are necessary to the over-all success of our school program. But no matter how busy Dr. Martin may have been, he has always found time to be in close contact with the student body. Through his many visits to our high school either in the capacity of a guost speaker or in that of a welcome friend, we have become aware of the warmth and sincerity of Dr. Martin's personality. His deep understanding of the many problems which face teenagers has been an inspiration during these formative years. For his guidance and his devoted attention to our school needs, we shall always be grateful to Dr. Martin. 7

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FREEDOM IS BUILT ON A STRONG FOUNDATION ... Row 1: Mr . H. Rountree. Vic Preiident; Mr. W. De Young. Secretory, Mr. B. Brody. Preiidenl; Or. J. M. Mortin, Superintendent of School ; Mr. S. Ruggiero, Attorney; Mr». M. Arnott. Row 2: Mr. A. Militello, Mr. H. R. Block, Mr. I. Nothdurft, Mr. H. Pott , Mr. f. Heller, Mr. R. Koy, Jr. Board of Education The cornerstone of our school system is the Board of Education, consisting of nine devoted members who sacrifice much of their personal time for the purpose of providing us with better schools and better education. Because the Board is progressive in its thinking and strives to benefit the greatest number of people, the citizens have almost invariably gone along with its proposals. To alleviate Wayne's augmenting problem of overcrowding, the Board is planning two elementary schools and a new, functionally dosigned junior high school. These plans grew as work on the addition to our senior high school was being completed. We, the class of '59, are the first to enjoy four years in the new building, and con just begin to realize the amount of foresight and planning that went into its construction. When we become older, perhaps the best way of expressing our gratitude to these people would be to play our part in the education of others as well as they have played their part in our education. Mr. Bernard Brody, President P. T. A. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Mr. N. Horriwn, Recording Secretory; Mr . J. Hollinon, Pretident; Mr . R. Riedel. Vice Prewdent; Mi»» E. Hohn, Correiponding Secretory. Parent Teacher Association Those things which ore most beneficial to us ore often the ones which we take for granted. This year, however, we would like to give recognition to the Parent Teacher Association for their indefatigable efforts and manifold accomplishments in our behalf. In school, they have been instrumental in helping secure a student insurance program, a good lunch program, and vital school transportation. In addition, they have organized a scholarship fund to aid worthy graduates of our high school. At home, they have taken an interest in us as individuals, and through their example, have helped us to become respected citizens of our community. As a result of the endeavors of the Parent Teacher Association, our students are finer students to work with and our school is a finer school to work in. 6

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FREEDOM IS NOURISHED BY PERSONAL SACRIFICE... Mr. John Van Dyken Principal With our freedom has come expansion. But before we, as a school, were ready to expand, we needed a leader—one who could cope with new situations and meet new problems with understanding, a person who could help us to produce more from our greater facilities and yet not overlook or lose the good qualities which previously existed. In Mr. Van Dyken we have found such a leader. Through his efforts we have been given a quality education in which each student is entitled to a diploma which he has earned. Through the providing of opportunities for student leadership, Mr. Van Dyken has tried to develop our appreciation for and a practice of our democratic way of life. Through student and teacher contentment as well as through a well-organized educational system, he has strived for a smooth running school . 8