Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Elliot Joel Ponchick Roberta Preston Athletic Chick, as he is known by his close friends, participates in a large variety of sports. During his spare time he can usually be found practicing basketball on the neighborhood courts. Elliot claims thtr his happiest moment occurred when Weequahic won the state tournament at Haddonfield. After college Elliot hopes to become a successful engineer. Berta is a busy girl. Her hobbies are dancing and modeling. She is a nurse's aid and works on the library staff during school. She looks forward to the day when she will teach business math. Robert W. Reid. II Bumps is active in the Cadet Essex Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, but he has both feet on the ground. Bob manages to keep in top condition physically, but his conditioning doesn’t stop here. He can be found after school browsing through the shelves of our library or engrossed in math, science, or history. Sheldon J. Reiter Shelly is a sports lover. He was on the cross country team and the track team. He loves playing basketball and claims that he will always remember the state championship game at Haddonfield. After school Shelly is an active member of S.A.R., fraternity and does some singing. He works as a stock boy in a drug store and is very proud of his position as an auxiliary fireman. Edward C. Rodriguez An enthusiastic flyer, “Rod is a member of the USAF Auxiliary Mid Atlantic Pilots Association. He passes many hours skin diving and playing football and basketball. When he isn't listening to rock n roll, eating Italian food, or watching Rip Cord, he can be found in Manhattan. At Weequahic he especially enjoyed I.R. and economics. JEHUDA REINHARZ Joe is a new member of our class and a fine addition. Emigrating from Israel, he was quick to learn English and thus overcome the handicap of entering a strange school. His foremost ambition is to work in a foreign office. His interest in music, books, and languages will be very helpful. 19

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Barbara D. O’Neal Barb, an amicable ami well-rounded person, enjoys ice skating, sewing, painting, and designing clothes. She participated in extracurricular school activities by being on the ushering staff and Calumet staff. Outside of school she is president of a youth club and an avid reader. Barbara's interest lies in the field of sociology, and she hopes to receive a B. S. degree. Linda Newman Sweetie likes to read, cook, work crossword pu2zies, attend music and an shows, and play basketball. Linda is presently employed as a salesgirl in a bakery. History and mathematics are her favorite subjects. If the future brings Linda her fondest dream, we will find her the proud recipient of a college degree. Sidney Nusbaim Italian food, the Twist, Early Show, and Johnny Mathis arc Sid's favorites. His accuracy in dealing with money and numbers has aided him as treasurer of the senior class. You can usually find good natured Sidney coin collecting or busily working after school. Although Sid's plans for the future are not definite, were sure he'll be a success. Madeline C. Pfeffer Unique Mady with the flaming red hair enjoys listening to popular and jazz records, knitting, and reading. She is an O. B. A. representative, chairman of the Hop bids committee, and a member of the Honor Society. Not the least bit caloric conscious, Mady retains a slim, lithe figure which she hopes will lead into a modeling career, although teaching, too, is a possibility. Marvin Phinazee Marv enjoys being with people. At Wccquahic he is on the class council and enjoys his history and math classes most. Working after school, playing golf, and swimming in his spare time keep Marv occupied. but he still finds time for reading. He hopes to become a lawyer. Mary Ann Pecoraro Mary Ann is a chic young lady. Besides being with her boyfriend, she enjoys listening to music and dancing. After school she works as a secretary. Mary Ann wants to marry and raise a family. 18

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Joseph J. Roginski Joe is an active boy. He spends much of his spare rime pursuing his interests in amateur rocketry, photography, and microbiology. Joe belongs to the amateur rocket club. He claims that his happiest moment was receiving his driver's license. Alan Samolsky Al's interests vary from cars to sports. Like many teenagers, he enjoys rock 'n roll, the twist, and Italian food. His favorite hide-a-way is Don's Drive-In. Alan looks forward to opening a men's clothing store. Marshall Sampson Gregarious Samson is everybody's friend. A dedicated football player and member of the track team he gave his all for Weequahic. In his spare time. When not working as a grocery clerk, Marshall enjoys chasing girls and going steady. His ambition is to become a state policeman. David Schrob Alan Joel Schnwman Al often frequents the Indian and Fun Fair, where he indulges in one of his favorite pastimes, pool. He is an auxiliary fireman and an employee in a drug store. His favorite subjects are biology and economics, and he is an ardent fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave, an ambitious boy, has assisted in the them lab. on the projection staff, and was president of the stamp club. Among his favorites are shrimp, the twist, the Dick Van Dyke Show and Frank Sinatra. David has always shown an interest in sports, girls, and food. Chemistry is his favorite subject and he hopes to become a chemical engineer. Stephen A. Schiff Steve, a reserved boy, spends much of his time with his stamp and coin collections. He admits he has a morbid sense of humor. Outside of school he enjoys watching football games. After graduation Steve plans to attend college and study engineering. 20