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

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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

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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 CONTROLLED BY ABLE AND ACTIVE LEADERS ... A distinctive chuckle, a green form relating what happened , plan books, book counts, an open office door, the school activities calendar—to different people, each of these things means Mr. Ricker. He can be found in study or detention halls, the faculty room, his office, at most school activities or just about anywhere; for his duties are legion. An alumnus of Columbia University, Mr. Ricker spont twenty-four months in the Armed Services Personnel Department in Seoul and Taegu during the Korean War. At Wayne, entertaining and informative assembly productions, clubs, extra-curricular activities and inter-scholastic sports events are organized under his direction. However, in spite of his numerous responsibilities, Mr. Ricker has managed to preserve his affability and to take the time to exchange a friendly greeting. Mr. Lester Ricker Vice Principal Well prepared for his task of counselor and adviser for our future by his work in the field of guidance at Rutgers, Mr. Gardner became acquainted with us long before our final school year commenced. Our interviews with him began during the summer and continued throughout the yoar. Although our class was large, Mr. Gardner did an excellent job of studying our records and advising us on our individual needs. His job was difficult and his day was long, for we depended upon him for the answers to so many important questions. We are grateful to him for reminding us of and guiding us through the many responsibilities we had in planning our futures. With every completed application in the mail, he sighed with relief but not without a smile of satisfaction. Now it is time for him to relax, but only for a moment, because there is another senior class on the way. Mr. William B. Gardner Director of Guidance Coupling understanding discipline with cheery friendliness. Miss Ward has made noteworthy contributions to the administrative record of Wayne High School. Besides her duties as coordinator of student activities, she is invaluable in offering aid to students in meeting personality and social adjustment problems. Before coming to Wayne's Student Control Office, Miss Ward was a member of the United States Navy. Assigned as her ship's service officer, she was the supervisor of twelve stores which sold necessities to Navy personnel and civilians. Her tour of duty included a year in Hawaii and service in the Korean Wor as the head of military sales at the Ronson Company. An interesting background and a knowledge of the problems that confront teenagers have mode Miss Ward a welcome addition to the faculty of Wayne High School. Miss Dorothy Ward Director of Student Control 9