Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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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

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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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Solomon Scott Sol is the bluest, friendliest kid in our class. He is attracted to photography, fishing, target shooting, and pizza eating contests. With a job after school, Sol has a hard time finding room for these interests because his first attention goes to his schoolwork. We are speaking for everyone in the class when we say that Sol is a wonderful person. Georgia Sharper Shops is considered funny by all her friends. Georgias main interests are sewing, dancing, skating, and basketball. She has been a member of the chorus for two terms and loves all types of music. Her favorite subjects arc history and science. Georgia wants very much to become a nurse. Irwin Schrob Shrobie's hobbies include tape recording, and record and stamp collecting. He also enjoys going to movies, plays, jazz concerts, and sports such as football and baseball. Irwin works on the projection staff much to his liking. His ambition is to become a pharmacist. Albert Sherman Frcnchy,” an active participant in school activities, has been a member of the soccer team, science team, chess club, and science club. He was also Wccquahic's representative at Princeton's “Chemical Carnival. When he's not reading, painting, or playing soccer, “Frcnchy can be found working at the Shop-Rite. Among his favorite subjects are A.P. chemistry. Honors French and History, MAP, and Russian. He hopes to become a scientist in the future. Steven Schuchman In his spare time Schuck is a collector of record albums (especially those by Frank Sinatra), stamps, and coins. He is a stick-ball and football enthusiast, and sometimes an endless sleeper. Steve spent the summer working at a swim club. His favorite subjects arc history and biology. We wish Steve luck in his ambition to become a lawyer. Helen Siegel “Hesh can usually be found driving, walking her dog, bowling, or babysitting. Her favorites in school include history and English, even though she is not fond of homework. Helen enjoys watching television, especially 'Thriller, and listening to Jackie Wilson records. Helen hopes someday to become a kindergarten teacher. 21