West Essex High School - Milestone Yearbook (North Caldwell, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1962 volume:

e7 the students of West Ussex J iyh 6cliool Tlortfi CaU u)Jl7 lieu) Jersey o hereby present, in this year of Tlineteea Hunbrek an 5ixti}-ru)o Volume I of Che ( i Straight off, we were in the country. It g ■ ' was most lovely and pleasant in those sylvan -jff ' solitudes in the early ccfol morning in the first « A freshness of autumn. From the hilltops we saw f. % fair green valleys lying spread out below, . . . -p y, and beyond the valleys we saw the ranges of MJ hills, blue with haze, stretching away in billow) ■ perspective to the horizon, . . .” . . . Mark Twain’s Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court V r JA m ■ -V I? mm M ,X L Hi-- m tfipvi mm mm m It was at Warwick Castle, in the Court of King Arthur, that a distinguished gentleman found himself years ago. In this new and challenging world, he shared many exciting events with the people he found there. Our situation is similar to his—we are in a new and challenging world; meeting new people; exploring new fields. Thus, to the parents who built us our West Essex, our Warwick—we give our thanks and in appre- ciation dedicate this book. Read now the adventures of 1961-62 as told in the manner of Mark Twain’s Connecticut Yankee in Kin« Arthur’s Court. ftosex (Eaatlf 1961-B2 This was the second year in the history of West Essex High School— the first year in our splendid castle.” On September 6, the Knights crossed the threshold into the school that w'as to become their world. They came—1,198 of them — from the kingdoms of Caldwell Township, Essex Fells, North Caldw'ell, and Roseland. The classrooms, the offices, and the library were, for the most part, completed when they entered. How- ever, there remained the last touches to finish in the cafeteria, the gyms, the auditorium, and the surrounding grounds. For the first months, West Essex students and faculty braved many inconveniences — and braved them well! West Essex High School, as it looked to students in September . . .on the outside 4 . . . and on the inside. Lunches were made at home and eaten in the classrooms. Gym classes were conducted out-of-doors. On rainy or. cold days the gym classes square danced in the cafeteria. No assembly orientation program could be conducted because there was no auditorium. Mud, mud, mud—it covered the parking lots and the courtyards and the playing fields. All football games were held away. We had no athletic fields of our own. The bells were unpredict- able, and at times the changing of classes was signalled by a whistle. But now, as this school year draws to a close, we can look back at all this and smile. Our castle stands complete. SUnutii ©abi? of (Hontents ICortis at the iUctunr Irrarii of Eimratton STANDING: Dr. Walter D. Stille; William W. Staab; Elwood C. Walker; John D. Leslie, Jr.; Judson L. Cannon; H. Russell Corwin; George R. Carr; Dr. Raymond M. Travis. SEATED: Mrs. Crawford C. Halsey; John Gelok, President; Dr. Ulrich V. Solmssen, Vice President. Selecting competent people for various positions, drawing up budgets, and making all necessary decisions concerning the school are just a part of the activities performed by the Board of Education. JJ. A. (iffirrrB Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Everett Baker, Sec- retary Mrs. David S. Bate, Vice President Mrs. Donald Crosby, President Mrs. Wally Kirschner. MISSING: Treasurer Charles Evans. (Eittzcus' AiUriBory (Emturil STANDING: John C. Whitehead, G. W. Jochem, Byron A. Kirk, Earl J. Brown, E. H. Oliver. SEATED: Mrs. Robert K. Holton, Mrs. Robert Bosworth, Mrs. R. Ozyjowski. s( „001. . lam (Hip King SUPERINTENDENT of SCHOOL: Dr. Walter D. Stille . . . the king whose word is gold.” We of Camelot have become renowned for our splendid Court. With vigor and enthusiasm, they have led the K forward in their quest from all o the country — selected for their of mind and ability to instruct. In charge of maneuvers is Dr. D. Stille. He is chief executive o: Board of Education, and final decision: with him. While working toward community un- derstanding of the school and its functions, the King attends to his duties, which fall ito three categories: leadership of the professional staff, supervision of business rations, and the recommendation of staff lembers for employment. 8 fH?rlin ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Raymond M. Travis . . . He was true magician of the time.” Our Merlin has many demand- ing tasks before him inasmuch as he is in charge of the Business Affairs of the school. These tasks cover budget development, main- tenance, transportation, cafeteria, purchasing, accounting and finan- cial controls, conducting the annual school elections, and the supervising of non-instructional personnel. The Assistant Superintendent also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Education. § tr IGanreliit Directing the work of the teach- ers and pupils, and the internal operation of the school is only part of Sir Lancelot’s task. The instructional program is his major responsibility. The study and revision of curriculum, in- service education and supervision for teachers, and guidance services for pupils are all part of his work toward program improvement. PRINCIPAL of SCHOOL: Dr. Thomas P. Marshall . . . and there was majesty and greatness in the giant frame and high bearing of Sir Lancelot.” Eatefl - in - Waiting STANDING: Miss Catherine Harhen, Bookkeeper; Mrs. Mary Gauntt, Secretary to Dr. Travis; Mrs. Ruth Ouchi, Assistant Bookkeeper. SEATED: Mrs. May Force, Secretary to Dr. Stille. STANDING: Mrs. Eleanor Jacobus, Attendance Clerk. SEATED: Mrs. Jeanette Hanek, Switchboard Operator; Mrs. Irene Kappel, Sec- retary to Dr. Marshall. S inu'srhala Miss Helen DeGraw, Dietitian . . . food for thought here. 10 Mrs. Helen Jones, R.N_____ healed of their desperate wounds. Alonzo Lennox, Superintendent of maintenance . . . the place was newly swept and scoured.” ICmgljtB’ Gktiiirs Miss Patricia Lewis, Social Worker; Richard Merscreau, Junior Boys Counselor; Mrs. Lucetta Houghton, Junior Girls Counselor; Mrs. Mariatta Arnold, Senior Girls Counselor. Within the walls of the Guidance Department, our Knight Guides busily help students with their programs through testing and counseling. To every senior, the Guidance De- partment is especially important. The counselors help seniors choose the right field and assist them in selecting their college or vocation. The Guidance Department also ar- ranges for college conferences. In addi- tion College Board Examinations and scholarship applications are offered by Guidance. These are just a few of the numerous tasks carried out by our Knights’ Guides.” Mrs. Leah Feldman, Junior Guidance secretary STANDING: Mrs. Edna Root, Junior Division secretary; Mrs. Carol DeMilio, Library secretary. SEATED: Mrs. Louise Cowan, Senior Guidance secretary; Mrs. Jean Mango, Senior Division secretary. 11 Alrlfmists STANDING: Dr. Edgar H. Knapp, Senior Coordinator; Mr. Leslie K. Goodwin, Health and Phys. Ed. Coordinator; Mr. Earle A. Kuns, Art Coordinator. SEATED: Dr. Emil J. Picl, Mathematics- Science Coordinator; Mr. James G. Mitchell, Junior Coordinator; Dr. Harold P. Vayhinger, Guidance Coordinator . . . Education is a great thing.” £ rrib? Miss Marguerite Baechtold, Librarian . . . read in his department.” 4 t Representing 18 of the United States, the Alchemists of the court consist of a widely-traveled, well-trained teaching body with a preponderance of Master’s degrees. Constantly at work with the tutors (teachers) are the division coordinators and faculty committees, whose job it is to improve the quality and coordination of the school’s offerings in terms of the stu- dents’ needs. The over-all objective is to provide edu- cational opportunities, thus permitting each student to develop to the maximum of his capacity in line with his future goals and according to the trends of our changing society. 12 Sitiora Summer Workshop . . . training is all there is to a person. This year the two-week Summer Work- shop, a preliminary preparation session for the faculty, assembled in the nearly com- pleted school, August 21. The purpose of the Workshop was to foster unity and broaden understanding among the teachers. Planning sessions and discussions were interspersed with the prep- aration of related and meaningful courses of study. Agreements were reached con- cerning the general program and the special facilities of the school: the work-study cen- ter, audio-visual aids, the testing program, and reading instruction. iRa%matini STANDING: Mr. Malcolm Simpson, Mr. Robert Bongart, Mr. Robert Young; SEATED: Mrs. Edith Orbach, Mrs. Esther Zall, Miss Margaret Wamp, and Mr. Charles Paglieri. 13 tzugliiih STANDING: Mr. Harvey Saalberg, Mrs. Dorothy Meyers, Mr. Robert Graham, Miss Margaret Auld, Mr. Joseph Martino. SEATED: Miss Gloria Woest, Mrs. Theodora Gaetano, Mrs. Ruth Lyon, Mrs. Mary Clifton, Miss Mary Healy. 14 Miss Martha Meek, Miss Sonja Schneider, Mrs. Nancy DiFabio. Mr. Robert Graham at the annual ’’Open House” with parents in student desks. Iffaltli ani pluis. EiUiratum Mr. Ralph Dougan, Mr. John Sipos, Mr. Clifford Back. Our 72 teachers not only show over- whelming interest in their subject and students, but their avid attention in regard to extracurricular activities is certainly noteworthy. Within our faculty there is a very wide range of interests, allowing for a very broad and open field of after-school activi- ties. Such interests range from judo to fencing and from poetry to scientific ex- ploration. Sports is but one of the many oppor- tunities for participation to which teachers so generously devote their time coaching, advising and supervising. The teachers also devote their time to cultivating interests through the many clubs they have organized and are now sponsoring. STANDING: Mr. Daniel Less, German; Mr. John Hyams, French; Mr. John Harvey, German and Russian; Mr. Joseph Le Cerva, French; Mr. Gerald Mortensen, French. SEATED: Miss Elizabeth Morgan, Spanish; Mr. Ray Mitchell, Latin; Miss Corielle Vogel, Spanish. 15 iFomtjtt lOamutaAji's i’rintr? 16 STANDING: Miss Gilda Radin, Mrs. Charlotte MacDowell, Miss Mary Merlo. SEATED: Mr. Russell Everett, Mr. William Kozlowski, Mr. Richard Potter, Mr. Oakley Roark. Mortal Judies Mr. Bennett Pironti, Miss Daphne Knapp, Mr. John Molloy, Mrs. Eileen Neumayer, Mr. Philip Freda. Industrial Arts STANDING: Mr. Gilbert Schwartz, Mechanical Drawing; Mr. John Young, Industrial Arts; Mr. John Nace, Art. SEATED: Mr. James Wall, Industrial Arts; Mr. Charles Gauntt, Speech and Drama; Mr. James Hawthorne, Arts and Crafts. iHusir and ifinmr Erimnmirs STANDING: Mr. Theador Hatrak, Instrumental Music. SEATED: Mrs. Gloria Everett, Home Economics; Miss Mary Jewett, Home Economics; Miss Linda Anderson. Vocal Music. . . . at work . . . at plaij Mr. Byron Harmony, Business Education; Mrs. Patsy Fastige, English; Mr. John Pietrowicz, Social Studies. . and behold, they could be so merry.” We of West Essex are proud of our spacious, modern school building and we are thankful for our new classrooms and books. But the thing we take the most pride in, and the most thankful for, is the faculty. They teach us and help us. They encourage us at our desks; they encourage us on the basket- ball court or football field. We study hard, but they work harder. He was a pensive, self-sacrificing man.” Arts itutsion Music . . . this is a most extraordinary performance:” Mrs. Linda Anderson is the conductor of the West Essex Chorale. He was earnest in his work and very valuable. The creative feeling of the individual finds a means of expression in the arts. As a student develops his talent, under the direction of fine teachers, he gains a realistic view of himself and the satisfaction of achievement. A student can learn to play an instrument, to paint a picture, to bake a cake or to work with wood — and all within the realm of the Arts Division. ”... a band with cymbals, horns, harps, and other horrors . . conducted by Mr. 20 Theador Hatrak. Art iinmtr Ermumura luiiuatrial Arta It was the prettiest idea he had run across for many a day.” . . our enterprise is handsomely and successfully ended.” Any mummery will cure if the patient's faith is strong in it.” I could then undo the lumbering, pad-locks with which our chains were fastened. It was not a dull excursion for me.' . . The muffled burr of subterranean machinery. 21 (imtianr? Utmatmt The junior or senior high school student needs more guidance and direction than at any other age. His independence is still in the future, but he must learn to make wise choices and to adjust to his environment. He must realize his capa- bilities and interests and then plan to use them to best advantage. These are just a portion of the aims of the Guidance Division at West Essex. Promoting more effective teaching and contributing to the over-all program of the school is also a main concern of the counselors. These people knew me and had confidence in my word . . . Mrs. Mariatta Arnold counsels a W.E. Lady. Career Night” at West Essex. We have two Guidance Departments — one for the Junior Division and one for the Senior Division. At least once a year each student meets individually with his or her counselor to decide on the course for the following year. As a junior or senior and as questions are raised, such as What job?” or Which college?” these conferences become more frequent. The Guidance Departments administer tests. The Iowa Tests of Educational De- velopment were given to each student and then the results were evaluated. Interested seniors and juniors took the College En- trance Examinations and various scholar- ship tests. The scores were distributed and explained by the counselors. In addition, they sponsored a Career Day” and worked with the PTA to organize a Back-to-School Night for parents. pjgsiral Eiutration iimaion And ye will but persuade him!” The shout was unanimous and hearty.” To do his best academically, a student must have a sound, healthy body and a general feeling of well-being. This is the basic belief of the Physical Education Division. It is the reason physical education is an inherent part of each West Essex student’s schedule. Most time is devoted to developing the fundamental skills in all types of physical activity. The theories of family living, first aid, and health are also taught. As a by-product, the individual student develops good sportsmanship and leadership ability. The gyms are among the many marvels of our new school. At the start of the school year they were not finished, but by December all the girl and boy athletes were exercising vigorously in the gyms. The theory of driver’s education is a required course for all juniors. They can also take behind- the-wheel driving for practical experience. He will not ask for help anymore. Well, whenever one of those people got a thing into his head, there was no getting it out again. 23 ittiiaton UtoUigy Today our world focuses on the fields of science and mathematics — the curing of diseases, the launching of rockets, the prob- ing of nature’s mysteries. It becomes increasingly important for the individual to study the phenomenon of life and the laws of the universe. The science student must possess a curious mind and then develop a knowledge of facts and processes. To encourage and instruct such students is the aim of the Math-Science Division. Scientific studies are encouraged by exten- sive laboratories, a science project room, and scientific equipment to rival many colleges. Courses are offered in the physical sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. The Math- Science Division offers Advanced Biology for those students interested in continuing their studies in the biological sciences. Prerequisites are Biology I and Chemistry. 24 Oh, happy was I in the wilds of nature!” . . . anxious to help a pet of yours” ■ • • and low, there was my eclipse beginning! Of necessity she was patient in the teaching.” Illjijiitrs (Eljmtfltrif {Jijgjsiral 9rfenr? iHathematiri? The measureless dim vacancies of space'.' General Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Advanced Math can be studied. Honor classes offer accellerated learning. Voluntary Saturday morning classes in calculus were attended by many. This enthusiasm for learning for learning’s sake” was further shown at the Saturday science seminars. Eminent scientists were invited to give lectures, and field trips were taken to Fairleigh Dickinson and Princeton Universities. Ye will note that I have but these four left; yet were they sixteen.” The Saturday Seminar — To business now and sharp's the word!” 25 lEngltalf i minr-3lmtuir itmaums Now, my friends, tell me your side of this matter.' S’pmlj Ukuumaiu' Mortal Prunin' At last we could make out the details. 1 made the mass a little speech. We imagined we had educated it out of them; they thought so too.” iiuHitu'sa fciumttum In order to function as a contributing member of his society, it is essential that the individual understand his heritage. The Senior and Junior Divisions attempt to give West Essex students knowledge of the ways people have thought and acted in the past and the manner in which people communicate with each other. The mechanics of research in our library are also taught. The end result should be a student able to think and communicate effectively. Each year, West Essex students are required to take an English course. They learn elements of grammar and read famous literary works. The subject is brought to life with field trips to New York City, Princeton or Stratford, Connecticut. In addition to fulfilling the requirement, a student of the Senior Division may further his ability in a journalism class or take a course in creative writing and world literature. He may practice his oral English in a speech or drama class. Before graduation each student must have had two years of American history. They study several forms of government, economics, social problems, and problem solving, as well as the stream of history. Courses in world history and Afro-Asian culture are also offered. A wide variety of languages are being taught: French, Latin, Spanish, German, Russian. Instruc- tion in foreign languages is begun in the seventh grade and is, for the most part, aural-oral. Students have the benefit of language laboratories. Those in a business course have the most modern equipment. A course in business law has been added to supplement the courses in typing, stenography, short-hand and business math. (Sraft? The seventh through ninth grades represent the Junior Division at West Essex High School. Under the advisership of Mr. Koslowski, the seventh grade elected officers and a class council. They hoped to set up a positive program to serve and preserve the school. The present seventh grade has a particular honor — they will be the first class to use the building for six years, the entire Junior- Senior program. Class Officers. TOP ROW: Bryon Leu, President; Nancy Wakeley, Secretary. BOTTOM ROW: Toni Fiore, Vice-president; Lee Fritze, Treasurer. Mr. William Kozlowski, adviser. Class Council: TOP ROW: Bobby Conner, John Harris, James Mentel, Pamela Stille, Dianne Carrington, Louise Eshbaugh. MIDDLE ROW: James Cutinello, Susie McDonald, Patricia Albancse, Jack Falcone, Robert Scarano. BOTTOM ROW: Joan Horkay, June Yokel, Dean Mackey, Ramsy Mahadeen, Mark Jones. Roy De Filippis, Warren Devens Karen DeVries, Mary DiLiberto Joseph Donnelly, Bonnie Douglas Robert Duignan, Virginia Ellis Josef Endres, Margaret Escott Louise Eshbaugh, Rodger Evans Joan Fagan, Jack Falcone Thomas Fenn, James Finkle Nancy Fitting, Ruth Fleming Richard Folcke, Jessie Fout Douglas From, Michael Furey Manetta Galusha, Muriel Galusha Anthony Gargiulo, Carol Germann Kathleen Gesualdo, Bobette Giese Patricia Gille, Thomas Ginty Dale Adamson, Patricia Albanese Mary Aldrich, John Allendorf Leslie Archibold, Diane Aschc Donald Baker, John Bate John Barrett, Felix Belfiore William Bell, Robert Benson Donald Bergman, Thomas Bianco Lawrence Bongiovanni, Marion Bosworth Ford Boveroux, Susan Brundage v Susan Burgess, Gregory Bush Dianne Carrington, Susan Clark Jack Cobane, Robert Comley William Connor, Stephen Conte Karen Costello, James Cutinello Maryann D’Agnilli, Gene D’Agostino Wendy Goodman, Jeralyn Greco Pamela Griffin, Richard Hadsall Elaine Hall, Virginia Hamel Carol Hanek, Elissa Haney Margaret Hansell, John Harris Howard Heath, Harry Heckman Arthur Henderson, Lynn Henke Francis Henry, Glenn Hildebrand Kirk Hobart, Peter Hoermann Susan Honour, Joan Horkay Lawrence Hulyo, Dana Ingerto Richard Jackson, Larry Jaeger John Jehl, Mark Jones Steven Kalafer, Bruce Kappel Lunches were held in the classrooms at the start of our first year. Elizabeth Juhasz, William Kaiser O 1 A James Kennedy, Allan Koch Nancy Koch, Barbara Koeck Fred Kraemer, Richard Kurkewicz Patricia Lathrop, Robert Leith Richard Leonard, Yale Levinson Mark Levkoff, Kenneth Liebler Judy LiPari, Peter Lombardo Beverly Lonic, Ralph Loree Jeffrey Loss, Joanne Lukmire 32 Dean Mackey, Linda Maffei Ramsy Mahadeen, William Mallek Jim McCombs, Susan McDonald James Mentel, Keith Meyer Jacob Miller, Thomas Miller William Miniutti, Nils Montan JoAnne Morgan, John Morgan Barbara Moss, Perry Neare Joseph Neukum, Andrew Oliver Larry Ortlieb, Noreen Osborne Joseph Pacio, Anne Parker Barbara Phillips, Wayne Pierce Joseph Pitti, Jean Pityo Claudia Pontecorvo, Donald Potter Joseph Raimo, Cathy Rice Richard Ringen, Alice Roark Carolyn Robinson, Diana Rohnstock Margaret Sargent, Robert Scarano Robert Schaefer, Paula Schmidt Rodney Seelig, Cathy Seidell Olivia Seligmann, Shelley Serota Susan Sewell, Michael Shull Deborah Simpkins, Jean Smith Susan Smith, Wendy Smith David Soltanoff, Charles St. John Pamela Stille, Charleen Stivale Lenore Sullivan, Cheryl Testa Kathleen Thatcher, Craig Thistleton Robert Thompson, Jeffrey Thresher Martin Thresher, Laura Tiher 7th and 8th grade lunch period in the East Cafeteria during period 4C Barbara Tilton, Ronald Treiber Lawrence Trovato, Elisabeth Turner Mark Tuthill, Alfred VanBroekhoven Carol Van Der Vliet, Joyce Veghte Peter Vogel, Steven Voorhees Kathleen Waugh, Carl Weese Eric Weiss, James White Margaret Wilson, Monica Wojciechowski Lesile Woolley, Jeffrey Wright Nancy Wyble, Margaret Young Meredith Young, June Yokell Michael Yutko, Thomas Yutko itigfytlj (Sraiip Class Council. TOP ROW: Randy Beckwith, Ralph Kelly, Alan Walker, Victor Petilio, James Gerther, Francis Rice, Greg Lukemire. MIDDLE ROW: Alicia Jordan, Gerry Gianotto, Carol Infusino, Judy Wildrick, Lillian Helle, Gail Jocham, Jane Irving. BOTTOM ROW: Officers — Treasurer, President, Vice-president, Secretary. The Eighth graders, initially confused and bewildered by their new surroundings and perplexed by a total of 10 courses, have adjusted beautifully. They were quite vociferous (pass through C” lunch any day!) and were eager to contribute their efforts towards building solid school spirit. They also organized dances, parties, and a school service program. To- gether with the seventh grade they joined in the Junior Division activities. Class Officers. TOP ROW: George Mean, Vice-Presi- dent; Michele Gatham, Secretary. BOTTOM ROW: Ruth Kummer, Treasurer; Richard Biem, President. Miss Mary Healy, adviser. Ronald Alber, Louie Albergato Barbara Anderson, Paul Andrews Theodore Angermeier, David Anthony Carol Charpentier, Richard Clarkson Margaret Coombs, John Corica Sandra Corwin, Eugene Crescibone Robert Crisafulli, Robert Cubby Linda D’Amadio, Donald D’Amico Robert DeCamp, Brenda Del Tufo Joan Del Vecchio, Marie de Montaigne Dennis DeRidder, Linda Dinkel Sharon Duffy, Jay Eberhart John Asbury, Charles Bacheller Edward Baker, Judith Bartsch Lynne Bauer, Kathy Beckwith Randy Beckwith, Margaret Belfiore Donald Berkowitz, Ingrid Bernhardt George Betz, Roseann Bisaccia John Bishop, Jane Bobrowski Ann Bobenweiser, Paul Bork James Brehove, Barbara Britton John Brucksch, James Byrne John Campbell, William Carmody Constance Carr, Robert Carrow Linda Echardt, Judy Fenn Conrad Fenwick, Janet Foltz Robert Francis, Gennaro Gargiulo Geoffrey Garratt, Robert Gates James Gerther, Patrick Gesualdo Gerry Giannotta, Eddie Gill 36 Fred Giltzow, Daniel Goodman Richard Goodman, Garry Greco Jill Grobholz, Barbara Guzio Elizabeth Hanek, Elizabeth Harrison Linda Harrison, Marietta Harrison Barbara Hawkins, Dennis Healey Lillian Helle, Petra Henrici Cathy Hilton, Joanne Hoffstatter Diane Hogg, Leslie Hogya Joseph Homza, Carol Infusino Jane Irving, Bruce Jackson Richard James, Joseph Jerimias Gail Jochem, Roger Johnson Roger Jones, Michael Kalafer Kathy Kamper, Ralph Kelly The first Junior Division dance was a success and had a large turnout. 37 Dorothy Keimel, Betsy Kent Adelaide Keppelman, Susan Kimmerle Leslie Kingsbury, Aurora Kolbert Frank Korp, Gail Krause Ingoald Kristiansen, Roberta Lathrop Linda Lesko, Debbie Lombardi Bernard Lonic, Howard Lotts Gregory Lukmire, Aleida Lyons Pegeen Mac Connchie, Fred MacNamara Gail Nadeau, Jewel Nicony Deborah Nordfors, Ann Oates Joseph O’Brien, Arlene Pannick Ann Parker, Charles Partington Holly Pasko, Georgia Pasquale Rosemarie Passafaro, Susan Peck Nancy Perdue, Camille Pescatore Victor Petilio, Mona Petrou Peter Pfeifer, Vicky Pfeifer Carl Maffei, Leila Mahadeen Adrienne Mariani, Suzanne Mariani Jim McGregor, Barbara McKaba Alexander McWilliams, Stafford Meeker Tomas Meier, Alfred Merciuri Stafford Mocabee, James Mundy Wendy Pierce, Davina Randolfi Erwin Reinertsen, Lenore Rennenkampf Pat Richmond, Charles Rickborn Michele Rigoloso, Darnell Ripa Sandra Robinson, Danielle Roehrich Karen Rohnstock, Linda Rohr 38 Joseph Tedesco, Harold Thau Sue Thompson, Willow Tracy Sharyn Urban, Patricia Vachunek Dennis Vane, Mary Vedro Janet Voorkeis, John Vreeland Barry Wachtler, Amy Walsh George Wakeley, Alan Walker Joann Warner, Robert Warrick Mary Waters, Carol Weber Annamae Wejciechowski, Laura Wescott Douglas West, Judy Wildrick Mark Williams Raymond Root, Kent Rossettti Amy Ruprecht, Tom Sammond David Schechter, Hilary Schiffrin Barbara Schillig, Constence Schneider Jonathan Schroeder, Roger Schubert Russell Schubert, Joanne Schuttest Patricia Schulz, David Schwartz Merrill Seaman, Thomas Shelhamer Wende Sherman, Frank Shortis Dennis Sigler, Deborah Simon Kathleen Smith, Richard Smith Timothy Smith, Arthur Sparks Steven Springer, Claire Steffens Steven Straube, Ronald Svehla Peter Swereda, Pauline Taylor 39 Jffrtaljmfn The freshman class started off with a good year and made a solid foundation for their junior and senior years. Their first big project of the year w'as the dance Swinging Sixties.” Some other projects that constituted a successful year w'ere a skating party in February, a theater benefit in March, a dance for the school in May, and a trip up the Hudson River in June. TOP ROW: Mrs. Theodore Gaetano and Mr. Richard Rizzo, advisors. BOTTOM ROW: Carol Albano, Secretary; Jeffrey Bond, Vice- president; Mark Zeek, President, Vincent Albergato, Treasurer. ◄-----------► «--------------► 4 TOP ROW: Thomas Carlyle, Dick Meier, Craig Van Pelt. BOTTOM ROW: Merdith Gash, Nancy Moore, Jane Windolf. Class Council. 40 Gloria Ahrens, Thomas Albano Steven Allen, Jan Anderson Anthony Aromando, Carol Baas Daniel Baker, Glen Baldwin Marjorie Bartholomew, David Bate Mary Bateman, Roger Beach Wendy Beach, Edward Beesley Nancy Beisler, Karen Bellas Thomas Belz, Charlotte Bennett George Bennett, Glenn Benton David Berkowitz, Jessica Berry Joseph Bianco, Barbara Bidwell James Birch, Jerold Blunk Sandra Bongione, Nancy Borchers Diane Bosset, Caroline Braun Eleanor Caccavella, Judy Cadmus Thomas Carlisle, Paul Carmichael Kenny Carner, Mabel Casagrand Marietta Cerf, David Cherdak Noel Clark, Dane Colburn Lois Cole, Beverly Collerd Bradley Collerd, Robert Conkling Christine Cooper, Edward Cosme Suzanne Cosme, Kathleen Costello Michael Costello, Penni Coughlin Rodger Coupe, Deborah Crosby Paul Crotta, Barbara Cutalo ! r © 1 V A S i. % o % % A as M 0 j V James Goodhill, Christine Greason Emilie Grieg, Paula Gunther-Mohr William Hagel, Stephanie Hall Thomas Dailey, Marcella deLaar Ruth Doerrhoefer, Kristine Dorchak Joann Duncan, Robert Dc Coulez Dale Ehrhardt, Joseph Ellis Philip Epifanio, June Falcone Gary Falzarano, Sandra Fast Ronald Felici, Evelyn Fiore William Fitting, George Flammer Victoria Foselli, Anthony Francavilla Janis France, Lynda Frischknecht James From, Eugene Gaglione Eileen Gallagher, Paul Galusha Rosemary Gambino, Frederick Gathman Meredith Gash, Robert Giese Jennefer Gillespie, Linda Gliewe Gary- Hamalian, Joan Hamel Carol Hampton, Hope Hannon Lynne Harkrader, Maryann Harnisch Hope Harrell, Frances Harrison Patrick Harvey, Douglas Hedman Russell Hedman, Julie Hendrickson Rosemary Horkay, Alan Hudson Glenn Intile, Steven Jernark Robert Jones, Paul Jordan Arthur Jorgensen, Joseph Kaiser JoAnn Kennedy, Stuart Kennison Douglass Kerr, Robert Kirschner 42 Barbara Orr, Pamela Orr Michael Pacio, Gerald Paradise Marion Parker, Laura Peavy Alvin Konner, Eric Kutch Martha Laing, James Lane Gregory Larsen, George Leu Sharon Linton, Beth Lohmann Mary Loughney, Dolores MacConnachie Lois MacNamara, Karen McCarthy George McClellan, John McCombs Elaine Maffei, Sharon Martin Ann McCausland, Sally McCausland Richard Meier, Joseph Mcli Lois Meyer, Edith Miller Richard Miller, John Mills Nancy Moore, Christine Moreland Frank Morgan, Thomas Nelson Vicki Nelson, Kurt Nerlinger William Pharmer, Laura Picetti Glen Pierce, Mary Pollio Bonnie Potter. Tohn Pullin Marilyn Redfield, Lynn Rihhack Virginia Robinson, Robert Rose Joseph Rothschild, Muriel Sagaden Arleen Saleeby, Linda Sauer Carl Scheidegg, Marilyn Schultz Patricia Seelig, Barbara Shepherd Barry Simonds, Linda Slavick Jeffrey Smith, Karen Smith Kathleen Smith, Joseph Smock Susan Snyder, John Stacy Thomas Steiner, Janet Stoddard Darlene Susen, Meryl Sussman Robert Svehla, William Swenson Susie Tallaksen, Donna Taylor Michael Testa, Charles Thatcher Richard Thompson, Dorothy Tovig Suzanne Tracy, Marjorie Tredinnick Carol Triner, Edward Trojan Barbara Unis, Elaine Vactton Christine Van Duyne, Mary Van Houten Craig Van Pelt, Eric Van Tatenhove Joan Voorheis, Jane Walsh Patricia Warehime, Karen Weber Joan Weil, Barry Weldon Christel Weller, Peter Westendarp Bruce Whitney, Marjorie Wilcox Margaret Wildeboer, Doris Wilhelmy Edwin Williams, Georgia Wilson Jane Windolf, Douglas Wood Christie Wright, Jeanette Wyble The sophomores this year worked toward building successful junior and senior years. They have al- ready made preparations for their Junior Prom. A skating party, several dances, a mystery bus ride and a picnic highlighted their busy year. This ambitious class made dona- tions to several charities. Among them were the Heart and Cancer Funds and the WOR Children's Christmas Fund. The last event was the Sopho- more Dance at which were selected a king and queen. 8 0pljmttflr£3 Class Officers. TOP ROW: Richard Felsenfeld, Vice-president; Jeff Woh- kittel, Treasurer. BOTTOM ROW: Davida Weil, President; Mary Ann Belfiore, Secretary. Mr. John Hyams, adviser 45 Class Council. TOP ROW: Ian MacConnachie, Robert Counihan, John Forsyth, William Wagner. BOTTOM ROW: Marie Brisacher, Judy Reese, Dorothy Voelker, Barbara Bainbridge. Barbara Curry, Darlene Dancico Karen DeCamp, William DeLaar Bernard de Montaigne, Harry DeOld Marie DiBartolo, Roseann Di Biasi Joseph Dikdan, George Dikdan Florence Diletto, John Diliherto John Amport, Karen Anderson William Arnold, Dawn Arps Lenore Bade, Barbara Bainhridge Elaine Balas, Thomas Bartow Oscar Bate, Barry Beckwith Lynne Belford, Bette Bigonzi William Boles, Helen Bond Lorraine Boring, Robert Bosson Marie Brisacher, Robert Brundage William Burghardt, Judy Burzinski Amelia Cannara, Kathleen Cannara Linda Chirico, Kenneth Church Bob Ciasulli, Alan Coddington Frank Colcord, Kathleen Cook Bob Counihan, Diane Courter Rosemarie Donadio, Elizabeth Donnelly Charles Durham, Ronald Ellis Adrienne Flammer, Barbara Folcke John Forsyth, Barbara Gabel Martha Gately, Paula Gill Tom Goodwin, Tom Graczyk Edward Griffin, Diana Grobholz Carol Gross, Ruth Gunther-Mohr Beverly Hadsall, Stacia Hamalian 46 James Hampson, Allen Hansen Dale Hanson, Patricia Hazzard Patricia Heaton, William Heckman Ann Heisinger, Cheryl Helle Barry Hildebrand, Michael Hirak James Hogg, Dale Holden Donald Holden, David Holton Douglas Housekeeper, Ellen Jones Gregory Jones, Phyllis Jordan Ruth Jordan, Robert Kamper Denise Kelly, Larry Killen Jeannie Kimmerle, John Kirk Ronald Koch, Stephanie Koones John Kreitler, Andrea Kulick Douglas Leith, Barbara Leonard Celeste Levine, Stephen Levinson Joanne Lincoln, Kathleen LiPari Leslie Lockward, Jacquelynne Loree Barry Lozinak, Judith Lukmire Dennis Lynch, Edward Lynch Allan Lyon, Ian Mac Connachie Susan Maffei, James Matarazzo Nancy McBride, Marlene McCue Kenneth Meise, William McLean Peter Mekeel, William Miskiewicz Wanda Monroe, Michele Montvidas Patricia Moritz, Larry Mueller Mary Ann Mullen, Dwight Nadeau Victor Nardiello, George Newman Jim Newman, Linda Nordstrom Patricia Scotese, Patricia Sewell Leonard Shelhamer, Lisa Sherman Peter Shull, Elisabeth Simon Andrew Smith, Carol Smith Susan Smith, William Smith Ken Hagel, Jr., Dennis Soprano Dennis O’Brien, Judith Ogando Keith Orr, Eloise Osborne Carolyn Ostaflf, Barbara Park Paul Parker, Sandra Partington Carol Paul, Sally Pettitt Terry Pontecorvo, James Powell Joanne Pullin, Suzanne Pullin Roberta Rasmussen, Judith Reese Faye Reid, Robert Ringo Michael Rivas, Cheryl Robertson Susan Rowsome, Elizabeth Royer Frank Savage, Paulette Scangarello Virginia Schaffer, Robert Schindewolf Susan Schulz, Kathy Schulz William Schlegel, Gary Schubert Cordia Sparks, Jonathan Staab Bob Stagg, John Stibinger Sheila Stille, Brucene Stulen John Suarez, William Sullivan Jon Swenson, James Talerico Richard Taylor, June Tedesco Andrew Teed, Leslie Tegtmeyer Judith Terwilliger, Paul Thelin Elizabeth Thompson, Margaretta Thompson 48 Gail Zmuida Sherrie Thompson, Carol Tomasi Douglas Treiber, John Tuthill Nancy Vandenberg, William Varley Dorothy Voelker, William Wagner Ruth Waldenmaier, Carol Walker Barry Wallace, Susan Watts The first sophomore dance. Larry White, Steve Whitney William Wildrick, Michael Yokell Robert Zachary, Marie Zincone The halls of our castle are huge but still crowded and filled with good humour. 49 futtinra The word for the class of 1963 has been action. Spadework was done in July by the officers. A coun- cil of 14 was elected in October, soon to be followed by the forma- tion of four committees: Play, Prom, Project, and Publicity. In December, class rings were delivered to 134 juniors. Candy was sold in February, fol- lowed by the April production of Agatha Christie’s “Ten Little In- dians,’’ put on by Drama II and sponsored by the class. The Junior Prom, whose chair- men were Judy Goodman and Lynne Anderson, was held on April 16th at Mayfair Farms. CLASS OFFICERS: Richard Park, president; Barbara Kobelka, secretary; Chuck Moran, vice president; John Olmsted, treasurer. Mr. Charles Paglieri, adviser. CLASS COUNCIL. TOP ROW: Laura Cammarata, John Lathrop, Mary Conley, Skip Carrington, Linda Rothschild. BOTTOM ROW: Catherine Zmuida, Patricia Matthews, Paula Gillespie, Fran Pavalkis, Gislhaine de Montaigne. 50 Robert Airey, Diane Albinson Preston Amerman, Lynne Anderson John Andrus, Gail Appet Alex Baird, Virginia Barton Peggy Batta, Wayne Beckwith George Bentley, Ellen Bergman David Berry, William Birdsall Carol Bishop, Ruth Bookstaber Marcy Booth, Robert Bork Jeanne Bosworth, Granville Brady Fred Braue, James Burghardt Laura Cammarata, Judy Cannon Thomas Carmody, Lawrence Carrington Arthur Cerf, Ronald Cervasio David Chase, James Colavito James Comley, Mary Conley Sharilen Cooper, Bonnie Corwin Robert Courter, William Crisafulli John Daudt, Marilyn Deaney Katherine de Laar, Gislhaine de Montaigne Marlene DeMouth, Jacqueline De Ridder James Dinkel, William Dugan Elizabeth Engel, Richard Enstice Gretchen Erdman, Annette Emstberger Arnold Feineman, Frances Filoso Kathleen Finn, Padrice Flavelle Wendy Foan, Larry Foselli Robert Fritze, David Garratt Loree Gebhardt, Lois Gertler Sally Gilbert, Paul Gilbert Margery Gill, Susan Gille Paula Gillespie, Judith Goodman Omar Graddock, Margaret Guerrucci Joseph Hagovsky, Juanita Hall Jane Hanifan, Margaret Hansen Dick Harris, Peter Hendrickson Sandra Hudson, Janice Intile Joseph Intile, Andrew Jaye Joyce Jensen, Marilyn Johonnot Marie Johnson, Linda Kaiser Jeannette Knell, Judith Knell Lynn Koch, Janice Korp Jean Loss, Virginia Maciag Donna Mallek, Judith Maloney Robert Martin, Steve Martin Christine Marvel, Nancy Mason Patricia Mathews, Robert McCelland James Mears, Kathy Mentel Mary Kraemer, John Lathrop Sue Leeson, Diana Lenhardt Margaret Lewis, Robert Libby Joseph Meyer, Joan Miller Norman Mocabee, John Nase Dale Neaderhouser, Ted Nerlinger Jane Pannick, Frances Pavalkis Louise Pomice, Nancy Potts Carole Root, Linda Rothschild Janice Rothhardt, Susan Sauer Patricia Schilling, Eric Schmidt Andrew Schroeder, Ann Semina 52 Karen Sigler, Barbara Smallwood Robert Smerklo, John Sonta Elaine Sova, Daniel Stagg Margaret Stanley, Carole Starke Katherine Stoneback, Martha Stoneback Margaret Sullivan, Patricia Swereda Allen Tedesco, Michael Trivino Joseph Truland, Linda Topolenski Robert Van Cauwenbergh, Karen Vogel Beverly Voorhees, Anita Vreeland Raymond Vreeland, Charles Walker Richard Warrick, Donald Waugh Kenneth Williams, David Wood William Wosilius, Carl Wronko Dianne Zirk, Catherine Zmuida Dorothy Zolnowski These junior girls studying look more as though they were dreaming of their own senior year — that of '63. 53 Robin Flavelle — Editor-in-Chief As a rule, the grammar was leaky, and the construction more or less lame, but we did not much mind these things. They are common de- fects.” Under such circumstances in Camelot perhaps, the Milestone, too, would be lame and leaky.” With good proofreading and hard-working section editors, we have improved since Arthur’s day. A talent show was a highlight in the life of this year’s senior chronicle. This successful event was organized to raise funds for the yearbook. JHUratmtr Robin Flavelle has worked painstakingly with her section editors to publish an outstanding first senior yearbook. Deadlines are tedious and seem to pile up one right after the other, but Robin’s drive carried each section through its problems. The end product—the 1962 MILESTONE. We are the Hollow Men” TOP ROW: Richard Enstice '63, Ellen Gerard '62, Mary Pollio Josephine Stagnitto '62, Bonnie Corwin '63, Judith Bond '62, Barbara Brehove '62, Marilyn Deaney '63, Cheryl Smith '62, Donald Simpkins '62. MIDDLE ROW: Diane 5 Hanek '62, Pamela Reese '62, Barbara Irving '62, Robert Weldon '62, Frederic Murphy '62, Jane Staab '62, John Olm- sted '63, John Robbins '62. BOTTOM ROW: Anne Metzger '62, Karen Vogel '63, Meryl Sussman '65, Amelia Maffei '62, Suzanne Jones '62, Susan Osborne '62, Mary Holmes '62, Susan Cobb '62, Gretchen Erdman '63. WtSBtX lito TOP ROW: Jessica Berry '65, Richard Park ’63, Juanita Brocksen ’62, Jane Meyer ’62, Arthur Cerf ’63, Barbara Bre- hove ’62, Pam Reese ‘62, Lawrence Carrington ’63, John Olmsted '63, Judy Oliver ’64. BOTTOM ROW: David Berry 63, Jane Staab 62, Davida Weil ’63, Merry Evans ’62, Carol Sue Tarbox ’62, Nancy Babbitt ’63, Janet Grossman '62, Richard Enstice ’63, Ruth Waldcnmcier ’63, Don Simpkins ’62. Deadline? What’s that? It is a public journal; it is not cloth, it is made of paper. The lines on it are reading matter and not written by hand, but printed; thousands of these sheets are made —all exactly alike.” It is the Wessex Wire! Because this journal is printed monthly, the editors, reporters and proof-readers are kept on their toes, come deadline. Ads, features, news items and editorials make up the six pages which are subscribed to by 675 students and 35 teachers. Day and Night Thru The Visor 57 i tutont Unire TOP ROW: Dr. Harold P. Vayhinger, Ginny Maciag ’63, Lynne Belford '64, George Leu ’65, Kip Frischknecht ’62, Craig Van Pelt ’65, Jack Bell 62, Peter Sacco ’62, Alice Bade ’62, Marge Sullivan '63. THIRD ROW: Gail Carlsen ’62, Ellen Bergman '63, Kathy Stoneback ’63, Mardy Stoncback ’63, Susan Osborne ’62, Nancy Potts ’63, Dottie Voelker ’63, Margie Tredinnick '65. SECOND ROW: Barbara Anderson '66, Lynn Henke ’67, Art Sparks ’66, Beth Lohmann ’65, Nancy Moore '65, Kent Rossetter ’66, George Wakelcy '66, Jerry Greco '66. BOTTOM ROW: John Asbury ’66 John Jehl '67, Cheryl Smith '62, Gail Beams '62, Wayne Beckwith ’63, David Kirk ’62, Greg Bush '67, Richard Leonard ’67, Lindy Jones '64. President: David Kirk Vice President: Wayne Beckwith Secretary: Cheryl Smith Treasurer: Gail Beams 58 Sir Boss From dances and assemblies to plain old spirit, the Student Voice has kept West Essex running. At times, however, the road has been bumpy. Oh what a disaster” we would have had without these representatives of the student body. 'I think I have an idea! j luiifnt Utrirr (Enmmitters Spirit Gail Carlsen, Jack Bell Co-chairmen Assembly Kip Frischknecht—-Chairman Elections Alice Bade—Chairman The greatest aid to the officers of the Student Voice have been the ie events within several members shown at work. sponsor many the school. H« of each group Orientation Peter Sacco—Chairman Service Bonnie Pierce—Chairman Social Sue Osborne—Chairman 59 dlmttnr (Elasstral league TOP ROW: Alan Coddington '64, Paul Mickiewicz '62, Linda Gliewe '65, George Flammer ‘65, Bruce Whitney '65, Eugene Yarnchak '65, Cynthia Brucksch '65, Rosemary Horkay '65, Suzanne Volpe '65, Barbara Young '65, Roger Coupe '65, Leonard Shclhamcr '64, John Forsyth ’64. THIRD ROW: Marjorie Bartholomew '65, Eloise Osborne '64, Katherine Stone- back '63, Lindy Jones '64, Suzanne Pullin '64, Susan Schulz '64, Nancy Moore '65, Marjorie Tredinnick '65, Karen Weber '65, Joan Weil '65, Melinda Broad '65. SECOND ROW: Judy Oliver ’65, Louise Johnson '63, Lawrence Carrington '63, Martha Stoneback ’63, Margaret Lewis '63, Wendy Foan '63, Judy Ogando ’64, Lynne Belford ’64, Celeste Levine '64, Susan Rowsomc '64, Lois Macnamara ’65. BOTTOM ROW: Jane Walsh ’65, Laura Peavy '65, Karen Bellas '65, Jane Windolf ’65, Marilyn Deaney '63, Davida Weil '64, Richard Park ’63, Elizabeth Donnelly ’64, Nancy Potts ’63, Gloria Ahrens '65, John Mills ’65. Adviser Mitchell at his Roman best. The Junior Classical League was organized to fur- ther study of the classics outside the classroom, and to create activities for the achievement of this goal. Such activities have this year included a presentation of a musical comedy on Julius Caesar, a Saturnalia Festival, an Underworld program. Five knights were sent on a quest to Montana to attend the National Junior Classical League Convention. Co-consuls — Davida Weil '64 Co-consuls — Richard Park '63 Quaestor — Nancy Potts '63 Scriba — Elizabeth Donnelly '64 Historian — Marilyn Deaney '63 John Vreeland '66, David Schwartz ’67, Ray Vreeland ’63, Susan Gille ’63, Paul Mickicwicz ’62, John Corica ’66. an (Eljerker (Elub This unique club was organized in order that the members might learn the strategy of chess and checkers. Paul Mickiewicz '62, treasurer, is the only officer of the Chess and Checker Club. Dues are collected to buy the sets of the two games. 60 JFutur? ©earijfrs of Antmra TOP ROW: Carole Starke ’63, Jeannic Bosworth ’63, Susan Smith ’64, Carol Walker '64, Judy Terwilliger ’64, Pamela Me Carthy ’62, Amelia Maffei ’62, Margery Tredinnick ’65, Florence Bruschi ’65, Barbara Young ’65, Patricia Schilling '63, Judith Bond ’62. MIDDLE ROW: Ellen Bergman ’63, Jane Meyer ’62, Cheryl Smith '62, Gail Beams ’62, Jo-Ann Dorchak ’62, Susan Rowsome ’64, Sheila Stille ’64, Kathleen Cook ’64, Fran Harrison ’65, Linda Sauer ’65, Joan Voorheis ’65. BOTTOM ROW: Anita Vreeland ’63, Mary Ann Belfiore ’64, Florence Diletto '64, Lynne Belford ’64, Judith Fritze ’62, Janet Grossmann ’62, Ann Semina '63, Judy Goodman '62, Mary Anne Parker '65. In its second year, the F.T.A. has guided students to explore different areas and opportunities of the teaching profession. Developing professional atti- tudes, providing opportunity to work with children, cultivating qualities of leadership, character and scholarship, and bringing the pupils greater understand- ing of the value of education in America are the goals in- cluded in the charter. A student teaching program week was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Oakley Roark. Students participating taught in the high school or one of the four elementary schools. This is how to teach. Martha Peavy '62, Katherine Stoneback '63, Wendy Solmssen ‘62, Judy Good- man '63, Ann Semina '63, (missing: Martha Stoneback '63). IT Arafomt? JFrattraisp L’Academie Francaise is an honorary club. French students seeking admission are required to write a composition which is evaluated by the language department. Its purpose is to improve comprehension by outside work and to encourage able French students to pursue further French studies. 61 g ;iantstj (£lub TOP ROW: Sherrie Thompson '64, Sally Pettitt '64, Barb Curry ’64, Peggy Guerrucci '63, Jeannie Bosworth ’63, Jeannie Kimmerle '63, Bob Brundage 64, Bob Ringo '64, Pat Moritz '64, Margaret Hansen '63, Dawn Arps '64, Karen Anderson '64.THIRD ROW: Jim Mears '63, Robert Enstice '62, Rich Felsenfeld '64, Jim Matarazzo '64, Pete Hendrickson '64, John Amport 64, Joy Traendly '62, Stan Matarazzo '62, Pat Heaton '64, Cheryl Helle '64, Joan Miller '63. SECOND ROW: Miss Vogel, Carole Starke '63, Donna Kirschner '62, Cheryl Smith '62, Janet Grossmann '62, Jack Bell '62, Jane Meyer '62, Diane Zirk '63, Karen Vogel '63, Judy Ogando '64, Paulette Scangarello '64. BOTTOM ROW: Judy Terwilliger '64, Lisa Sherman '64, Gail Beams 62, Alice Bade '62, Kip Frischknecht '62, Sugden Murphy 62, Cheryl Robertson '64, Kathy Cook '64, Mary Holmes '62, Felix Villaverde '65. To provide practice in speaking and understanding the language, the Spanish Club conducts each meeting in Spanish. Talks on Spanish culture and a Christmas party have given students the opportunity to meet with other Spanish classes, and study the life and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. Srbatr (Eltib I think better when I’m eating.” The Debate Club was formed to improve students’ skills and techniques in speech and parliamentary procedure; and to give them experience outside the classroom. TOP ROW: Lisa Sherman '64, Jennifer Gillespie '64, Marion Parker '64, Evelyn Fiore '64, Sheila Stille ’64. BOTTOM ROW: Glen Pierce '65, Michael Kahn 66, Paul Mickiewicz ’62. 62 International Glluh TOP ROW: John Forsyth ’64, Susan Cobb '62, Mary Holmes '62, Robert Martin ’63, Don Cuneo '62, Paul Mickiewicz '62, Barbara Smallwood '63, Mary Conley '63, Karen Vogel '63, Sue Osborne '62, Barbara Irving '62, Diane Dochtermann '62, Dottie Voelker '64, Stacey Hamalian '64, Ellen Bergman '63, Wayne Beckwith '63, Mike Yokell 64. THIRD ROW: Pete Hendrickson '64, Pam Reese 62, Marty Lou Peavy '62, Anne Paker ’64, Paddy Flavelle '63, Louise Johnson ’63, Judy Reese '64, Celeste Levine '64, Paula Gillespie ’63, Judi Bond '62, Lynne Belford '64, Mardy Stoneback '63, Susy Gille '63, Ann Semina ’63. SECOND ROW: Judy Ogando '64, Margaret Lewis '63, Diane Zirk 63, Wendy Foan '63, Richard Park '63, Gretchen Erdman ’63, Susan Rowsome ’64, Judy Goodman ’63, Sue Jones '62, Donna Kirsch- ner '62, Darlene Suscn '65, Paulette Scangarello ’64, Margaret Escott ’67. BOTTOM ROW: Margaret Hansen ’63, Judy Terwilliger ’64, Lisa Sherman ’64, Florence Diletto ’64, Mary Ann Belfiore ’64, Judy Cannon ’63, Wendy Cannon ’63, Wendy Solmssen ’62, Martine Briand ’62, Kathy Stoneback '63, Carole Root ’63, Elizabeth Donnelly '64, Barbara Park ’64, Davida Weil ’64. Martine Briand Recently changed from the American Field Service Committee to the International Club, this organization covers the AFS and Americans Abroad work, in addition to furthering both understanding and interest in other countries. The International Club sponsored both the apple sales in the fall, and the Drama II class production, “The Curious Savage ’ Both were successes; thus the club completed its campaign this year, having raised over one thousand dollars. Apple Sales iftiiM Mnitefc Nations The United Nations Committee met bi- weekly from October to April in preparation for the fifth East Coast Model United Nations Conference. With the help of the advisers, Mr. John Pietrowicz and Mr. Charles Gauntt, the dele- gates perfected their debating techniques, gain- ed knowledge of the United Nations and its operation, and became familiar with their country, Niger, and its foreign policy. TOP ROW: John Lathrop ’63, Lois Gertler ’63, Richard Enstice ’63, David Griffin ’62, Wendy Solmssen ’62. BOTTOM ROW: Katherine Stoneback ’63, Richard Park ’63, Bonnie Pierce ’62, Suzanne Osborne ’62, Wayne Beckwith ’63, (missing: Martha Stoneback ’63, John Daudt ’63, Martine Briand ’62). (U tExtra... Artimtirs Aid to the Lost Seniors Leslie Kreitler, Robin Flavelle, Pamela Reese, Martha Peavy, Diane Dochtcrmann, and Barbara Irving jab Mrs. Helen Jones, school nurse. Captain of the NHS Sell Those Programs SPANISH I CLUB — TOP ROW: Carol Albano 65, Ellen Veland '65, Lcnore Bade '64, Mary Conley '63, Lois Meyer 65, Jill Nilson '65, Martha Gatelv '64, Paul Mickiewicz ’62. BOTTOM ROW: James Lane '65, Barbara Bidwell ’65, Darlene Dancico ’64, Carol Tomasi ’64, Nanci Borchers ’65, Sandra Fast '65, James McClellan '65, Marilyn Redfield '65. 65 2Cnj (Club TOP ROW. Wayne Beckwith '63, David Kirk '62, William Rohde '64, John Kreitler ’64, Omar Graddock ’63, Robert Fritze '63, James Mears '63, David Garratt '63, Frederick Murphy '62, George Newman '62, Cornelis Vandenberg '62. THIRD ROW: Donald Simpkins '62, Kenneth Church '64, John Forsyth '64, Richard Fclsenfeld '64, John Amport '64, Gregory Jordan '62, Roben Weldon '62, David Albinson '62, Richard Park '63, Leonard Shelhamer '64, Richard Enstice ’63, Arnold Feineman '63. SECOND ROW: Charles Moran '63, Allan Lyons '64, John Kirk ’64, Daniel Dinkel '63, Richard Schoenert '62, James Comley '63, Dale Neaderhouser '63, Robert Ensticc '62, Robert Lauritsen '62, David Smith '63, William Dugan '63. BOTTOM ROW: Martin Johnson '62, John Keeler '62, George Meier '62, David Griffin '62, Peter Sacco '62, William Nims '62, Bruce Vane '62, Robert Courter '63. The Key Club, a service group of the school, had frequent activities throughout the year. A food drive and a Fun Night were among the larger projects. Financial aid was given to the school dance band by this club. Seveial members will attend the Key Club Convention in California this summer. Other excursions have been planned or executed, such as the trip to Atlantic City. Dave Griffin has been president for two consecutive years. New members were admitted this spring by invitation. Adviser Piel Cans, Cans, Cans OFFICERS President — Dave Griffin Vice-President — Peter Sacco Secretary — Bruce Vane Treasurer — John Keeler Adviser — Dr. Emil Piel 66 That looks good.” Sanrra Throughout this year, the weekends at West Essex have been filled with activities. Dances have been the main attractions and were held in both the cafeteria and girls’ gymnasium. The dance steps have changed slightly since King Arthur’s day, as can be seen by twist contests, bunny and sock hops and other such events at a variety of occasions. Chaperones A Night on the Town 67 Part of the Orientation Committee, these students assist visitors and newcomers through the building. ( Utiles TOP ROW: Barbara Park ’64, Dorothy Voelker ’64, Richard Schoenert 62, Robert Fritze ’63, George Meier '62, David Griffin '62, John Kreitler ’64, Richard Park '63. MIDDLE ROW: Bonnie Pierce '62, Carol Sue Tarbox '62, Gwendolyn Solmssen '62, Paddy Flavelle ’63, Fran Pavalkis ’63, Jacque- line Partington '62, Davida Weil ’64, Susan Rowsomc ’64. BOTTOM ROW: Lizz Donnely ’64, Judith Cannon ’63, Diane Dochtermann 62, Peter Sacco ’62, Barbara Irving ’62, Florence Sparks ’62, Martha Peavy ’62, Martha Stoneback ’63. The Math brains of the school have won many a contest with other schools this year. TOP ROW: Robert Schindewolf ’64, Lindy Jones ’64, Stephanie Koones ’64, Susan Smith ’64, David Griffin ’62, Dale Neaderhauser '64, Martha Stoneback ’63, Arnold Feineman '64. MIDDLE ROW: Patricia Schilling ’63, Robert Brundage '64, Bruce Vane ’62, William Nims ’62, Patricia Matthew ’63, John Kreitler ’64, David Smith ’63. BOTTOM ROW: Marilyn Deaney ’63, Judy Cannon ’63, Martha Peavy ’62, Florence Sparks ’62, Judith Fritze ’62, Alan Coddington ’64. iflatl? (Team The dirty work from Chemistry, Biology and Physics classes is left to these worthy laborers. Hah Assistants 68 TOP ROW: Janet Jessel ’62, Robert Weldon '62, Henry Tino ’62, William Nims '62, Gail Carlsen ’62, Peter Sacco ’62, Florence Sparks '62, Barbara Irving '62. MIDDLE ROW: Judith Lukmire '64, Patricia Shilling ’63, Cornelis Vandenberg ’62, George Newman ’62, Sheila Stille ’64, Susan Rowsome ’64, Kathy Schulz ’64, Celeste Levine ’64. BOTTOM ROW: Roberta Rasmussen ’64, Stacia Hamalian ’64, Denise Kelly ’64, Lizz Donnelly ’64, Constance Mills ’62, Paul Mickiewicz ’62, Stephen Ahlstedt 64. These girls run errands, assist secretaries, and complete odd jobs that need doing. mua TOP ROW: Wanda Monroe '64, Stephanie Hall '65, Evelyn Fiore '65, Marcella De Laar 65, Carole Baas '65, Jane Windolf '65, Joan Voorhees '65, Vicki Nelson '65, June Falcone '65, Susan Shipman ’62. THIRD ROW: Patty Moritz '64, Lois Meyers '65, Maureen O’Rourke '65, Charlotte Bennett '65, Nancy Beisler 65, Georgina Kefalonitis '65, Paula Gunther-Mohr '65, Kathleen Costello '65, Barbara Cubitoso '62, Terry Pontecorvo '64. SECOND ROW: Suzanne DeCamp '62, Sharon Coughlin '62, Leslie Tegt- meyer 64, Gislhaine de Montaign '63, Laura Cammarta '63, Kathy Zumida '63, Barbara Curry '64, Joanne Lincoln '64, Rose Anne Dibiasi '64. BOTTOM ROW: Judy Cadmus '65, Jennifer Gillespie 65, Julie Hendrickson '65, Meryl Sussman [65, Patricia Seelig ’65, Sharon Linton '65, Eileen Gallagher '65. Aubtn Utsual All projectors, films, and tape recorders arc handled and cared for by this group. TOP ROW: Joseph Ellis '65, Edward Carlin '62, Clifford ROW: James Hogg '64, Vince Albergato '65, James Marino Finkle '62, Phil Pharmer '62, Donald Holden '63. BOTTOM 63, Kevin Pullin '62, Paul Mickiewicz '62, Patricia Shilling '63, Jeffrey Bond. Library helpers give much of their time to assisting students and performing various library tasks. ICibrarg TOP ROW: Wendy Beach '65, Janis France '65, Diane Albinson '63, Charlotte Bennett '65, Mary Holmes '62, Constance Mills '62, Linda Kaiser '63, Margaret Hansen '63, Louise Johnson '63. MIDDLE ROW: Mollie Loughney ’65, Laura Tihor '67, Ann Packer '67, John Corica '66, Stephen Ahlstedt '64, Meredith Young '67, Carol Hampton ’63. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Marguerite Baechtold, Diana Grob- holz ‘64, Barbara Crotta '62, Judith Reese '64, Celeste Levine ’64, Stacia Hamalian ’64, Susan Cobb ’62. 69 lloral dnwpH CHORUS — TOP ROW: Celeste Levine '64, Marie Brisacher '64, Gail Beams '62, Marcella deLaar '65, Judy Oliver '65, William Dugan '63, William McLean '64, Barry Wallace '64, James Mears '63, Lynn Ribbach '65, Lynda Verilhac'62, Elizabeth Engel '63. BOTTOM ROW: Jeanette Wyble '65, Georgiann Perry '62, Karen Sigler '64, Jane Hanifan '63, Ann Heisinger '64, Douglas Wood '65, Robert Svehla '65, Felix Villaverde '65, Marjorie Bartholomew '65, Dorothy Voelker '64, Martha Gately '64, Mrs. Linda Anderson. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB — TOP ROW: Louise Johnson '63, Salley Pettitt '64, Sue Leeson '63, Celeste Levine '64, Marcella deLaar '65, Paddy Flavelle '63, Kathy Mentel '63, Beth Lohmann '65, Nancy Moore '65, Linda Ribbach '65, Nanci Borchers ’65, Nancy Beisler '65, Margie Bartholomew '65, Liz Engel '63. MIDDLE ROW: Gielhaine de Montaigne '63, Wendy Foan '63, Diane Zirk '63, Beverly Hadsall ’64, Carol Walker '64, Barbara Kobelka '63, Pat Warehime '65, Paula Gillespie '63, Laura Peavy '65, Maureen O'Rourke '65, Barbara Park '64, Martha Gately '64, Kathy Stoneback '63, Lynda Verilhac '62, Priscilla Hurst '62, Pat Matthews '63. BOTTOM ROW: Christine More- land '65, Sharon Martin '65, Judy Lukmire '64, Stacey Hamalian '64, Kathy Costello ’65, Karen Weber '65, Carol Baas '65, Kris Dorchak '65, Kathy deLaar '63, Penni Coughlin '65, Lizz Donnelly '64, Shari Cooper '63, Paula Gunther-Mohr ’65, Dottie Voelker '64, Suzie Rowsomc '64. The Mixed Chorus, the Junior Chorale and the Girls’ Glee Club performed for numerous occasions un- der the direction of Mrs. Linda Anderson. The Glee Club sang a medley of songs from West Side Story” at the Milestone Talent Show. JUNIOR CHORALE — TOP ROW: Diane Asche '67, Ingrid Bernhardt '66, Susan Honour ’67, Holly Pasko '66, Daniel Goodman '61, Ralph Kelly '66, Bob Connor ’67, Dan Meeker ’66, Paul Bork '66, Geoffrey Garratt '66, Deborah Simpkins 67, Laura Tiher ’67, Lillian Helle ’67, Paula Schmidt ’67. MIDDLE ROW: Jean Sipple ’67, Claire Steffens '66, Larry Ringen '67, Keith Meyer '67, George Wakeley '66, Steve Springer '66, Jim White '67, Richard Leonard '67, Jeffrey Loss '67, Jim Gertler '66, Tom Sammond ’66, Chuck Asbury ’66, Barbara Moss ’67, Patricia Gille ’67, Joann Warner '66, Pam Griffin ’67. BOTTOM ROW: Ruth Ann Fleming ’67, Susan Brundage '67, Kathy Thatcher ’67, Martin Thresher '67, Jeff Thresher ’67, Bill Carmody '66, John Harris ’67, Edd Gill '66, Lee Fritze '67, Dana Ingerto ’67, Roger Jones '66, Art Sparks '66, James Cutinello ’67, Cheryl Zucker '67, Deborah Kahn '67, Muriel Galusha. Several soloists are Barry Wallace, Lynn Ribback, Louise Johnson, Dottie Voelker, Elizabeth Engle, Gail Beams and the Thre- sher Twins. lattii Mr. Theador Hatrak has worked extra hard with his student musicians and has formed one of the best-sound- ing bands in this area. Overture Finale STANDING: Dale Neaderhouser '63, Virginia Hamel ’67, Kent Boveroux ’67, Lee Charpentier ’66, Rosemary Passafaro '66, Arnold Feineman '63, William Heckman ’64, Bruce Jackson ‘66, Jane Staab '62, George Betz '66, Yale Levinson ’67, Gregory Jones ’64, Robert Scarano '67, John Forsyth '64, Robert Cubby ’66. SEATED: Jeffrey Wright 67, Sharon Martin ’65, Susan Watts '64, John Falcone ‘67, Andrew Oliver ’67, James Lane '65, Joseph Hagovsky ’63, Linda Ribbach '65, Marcella deLaar ’65, Leonard Shelhamer ’64, Paul Mick- iewicz ’62, John Thel ’67. Raymond Vreeland '63, Laura Peavy ’65, Jon Swenson ’64, Barbara Phillips ’67, Joan Horkay ’67, Robert Gates ’66, Mary Diliberto ‘67, Alan Coddington '64, Nancy Moore '65, Margaret Hansen ’63, Stafford Mocabee ’66, Thomas Steiner ’65, Gene D’Agostino '67, James Talerico ’64, Joseph Homza '66, Robert Counihan ’64, Andrew Teed ’64, David Passafaro ’64, Douglas From ’67, Joseph Neukum '67, Paul Carmichael '65, Harold DeOld ’64, Nils Montan ’67, Mark Zeek ’65, Peter Shull '64, Edward Griffin ’64. MISSING: Patricia Seelig ’65, Rosemary Horkay, Dean Mackey '67, Edward Baker ’66, Gail Jockem ’66, Donald Baker ’67, John Bishop ’66, Felix Belfiore ’67, Gregory Bush ’67, William Hagel ’65, Frances Harrison 65, Paul Thelin ’64, Douglas Wood ’65, Charles Backeller ’66, Jonathan Staab '64, Marri Harrison ’66, Susan Thompson ’66, Alice Roark ’67, Danielle Roehrich ’66, Ramsey Maladeen '67, Paul Crotta ’65, Kent Rosetter '66, Robert Schaffer ’67, Doris Wilhelmy '65, Ruth Kammer ’66. The Marching Band and Dance Band are other facets of the Performing Band. Members of one are not obligated to join another. The Dance Band, managed by James Talerico, is run by the boys themselves. Alan Coddington, playing the clarinet, is the sole representative from West Essex to the All-State Orchestra. 71 Alan Coddington Aaarmblua Assemblies have dotted the school year with various types of enter- tainment, such as play previews, Student Voice and elections assem- blies, and holiday productions. Two of the most exciting of these assem- blies were presented in early spring: the Dartmouth Glee Club and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Drama II's Curious Savage' Because the auditorium, often called the theatre, was not com- pleted until December, several as- semblies were held in the cafeteria. The stage crew boys make the lights shine and must know the ropes. Without their help the curtain would really fall. Dartmouth Injun-aires' STANDING: Robert Thayer '62, Roger Johnson '66, Mr. Charles Gauntt, Joseph Homza '66, David Fitting '66, John Corica ’66, Leslie Hogya ’66, Eric Van Tatenhove '65, Gordon Morris '65, Robert DeCamp '66. FRONT ROW: Paul Galusha '65, Mr. James Wall, John Bishop '66, James Byrne '66. 72 New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Hamg STANDING: Mr. Charles E. Gauntt, Jack Bell, Connie Mills, Jane Staab, Skip Murphy, Kip Frischknccht, Mike Walsh, Pete Scangareilo. KNEELING: Wendy Dworkin Georgiann Perrv Penny Giitzow. Elwood P. Dowd . Veta Louise Simmons Myrtle Mae Simmons Dr. Chumley_________ Dr. Sanderson Wilson______________ Miss Kelly ......... Judge Gaffney_______ Mrs. Chauvenet...... Cab Driver__________ Miss Johnson________ Director ........... CAST — ............Kip Frischknecht .................... Jane Staab ----------------Georgiann Perry ---------------Peter Scangareilo ..................David Griffin ______________________Jack Bell __________________Penny Giitzow _________________Sugden Murphy - .............. Connie Mills ----------------- Michael Walsh ---------------Wendy Dworkin ---------------- Charles Gauntt Little Harvey Okay! Who's this kook with the rabbit!?’ The Dowd family 73 The student-faculty talent show, sponsored by the 1962 Milestone, was one of the high spots of the year. Under the dynamic direction of Mrs. Linda Anderson, the Milestone Talent Show brought great entertainment of profes- sional calibre to capacity audiences. The Jack Paar Show: Masters of Ceremony The Earthquakes Sponsor Saalberg “Whatever Lola Wants Director Anderson, Solo Singer Louise Johnson, Pianist Susan Gille 74 The Mixed Chorus sings from “West Side Story” lamty Sc 31.1. Knights defense stopping a Passaic Valley back. iFoatball Skip Murphy ’62 David Kirk ’62 Bernie McWatters ’62 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCORES September 23 West Essex September 30 13 Wayne 14 West Essex October 7 13 Morristown ... 13 West Essex October 14 0 Passaic Valley .... 14 West Essex .... October 21 0 W. Orange 20 West Essex October 28 0 Morris Hills ... 12 West Essex November 4 26 Saddle Brook . 7 West Essex November 11 13 Ridge 7 West Essex 6 East Paterson .... 21 Philip Maffei ’62 James DiLiberto '62 Jnittal laraitg i pasmt 2 Hitts; TOP ROW: Norman Mocabee ’63, Charles Moran '63, Ronald Cer- vasio ’63, Donald Waugh '63, James Comley '63, Barry Beckwith ’64, Dwight Lurie '63, Daniel Dinicel '63, Omar Graddock ’63, Kenneth Church '64, William Wagner '64, William Boles '64, John Amport '64, William Varley '64, Robert Airey '63, Coach Lester Robinson, Coach Clifford Back. MIDDLE ROW: Robert Ringo '64, Robert Thayer '62, Philip Pharmer '62, James DiLiberto '62, Skip Leeson The Varsity Knights lost the first game of the season and of Varsity history as they dropped a closely contested match to Wayne 14-13, Sept. 23. In the fourth quarter, Jim DiLiberto ’62 sneaked over for the first score of the season. Soon after the Red regained the ball on a fumble and after marching downfield, quarterback Bob Fritze ’63 sent Bill Wosilius ’63 over for the touchdown. Bob Courier ’63 booted the extra point. Morristown, heavy favorites, found themselves stunned as the Knights tied the Colonials 13-13, Sept. 30. Bob Fritze bucked the Maroon line for the first score, and Courter added the extra point. The Scarlet tied the game as Fritze hit Dan Stagg ’63 with a pass in the end zone. West Essex found themselves swarmed by the Hornets of Passaic Valley 14-0, Oct. 7. A safety and two Green and White touchdowns sunk the Red for the afternoon as the Knights couldn’t muster a score. Playing in a downpour on muddy Verona field, the Knights were shut out, this time by the Rams of West Orange Mt’n. 20-0, Oct. 14. '62, Richard Schoenert ’62, David Kirk ’62, David Albinson ’62, Richard Keenan ’62, Skip Murphy ’62, Bruce Catherwood ’62, Michael Walsh ’62, Peter Scangerello ’62, David Schiffrin ’63, Coach John Pietrowicz, David Berkowitz '65. BOTTOM ROW: John Oliver ’64, Allen Hanson ’64, Thomas Goodwin ’64, James Burkhardt ’63, Thomas Carmody ’63, Daniel Stagg '63, Robert Fritze '63, Bernard McWatters ’62, Philip Maffei '62, William Wosilius '63, Frank Foster '63, Robert Courter ’63, Michael Nase ’63, James Hogg ’64. Again in the rain and cold, W.E. fell to the Red and White of Morris Hills 12-0, Oct. 21. While the defense played well, holding the enemy to two touchdowns and no extra points, the offensive team couldn’t get rolling. The Knights won their first game of the season as they lanced Saddle Brook’s Falcons 26-1, Oct. 28. All Red scores came in the firs' half as Frank Foster ’63 threw 12 and 27 yard passes respectively to Phil Maffei '62 and Dwight Lurie ’63, Bob Fritze hit Dan Stagg for a score, and Bill Wosilius ran over center for another. Bob Courter kicked two extra points. Ridge was the next Knight victim as they were snapped in the jaws of the Red 13-7, Nov. 4. Bill Wosilius scored both Knight TD’s, once in the second quarter on an 80-yard run around the left end, and again on a two-yard plunge over center in the last quarter. In the last game of the season, East Paterson smashed the Red two-game winning streak 21-6, Nov. 11. The lone Red score came in the last quarter as Bob Fritze moved the team 60 yards. Finally, he passed to Dan Stagg for 30 yards and the touchdown 5 IOubbbh; 1 COACHES: Mr. Clifford Back Mr. Lester Robinson Mr. John Pietrowicz MANAGERS: Robert Ringo '64 James Hogg '64 David Berkowitz ’65 The West Essex JV football team, also known as the Commandoes, turned in a respectable .500 record with three wins and three losses. The Commandoes” opened the season with two losses; one to Wayne, 25-0, and the other to the powerful Morristown Colonials, 33-0. The first win of the sea- son came at the expense of Passaic Valley as the JV Knights shut out the Hornets, 7-0. West Orange Mountain nipped West Essex in the next encounter, 19-12. West Essex closed the Junior Varsity season with two fine victories. The Com- mandoes” whipped Morris Hills, 20-13, and walloped Ridge High by a 33-0 count. The Junior Varsity Knights were led all season by such stalwarts as Bill Wagner ’64, Victor Nardiello ’64, Robert Thayer ’62, James Comley ’63, Barry Beckwith ’64, and Thomas Goodwin ’64. Beckwith finished as high scorer for the year and was also the fashioner of an eighty yard touchdown run. If this year’s JV squad shows as much hustle and ability next year, things should be rough for the other teams in the Jersey Hills Conference. Led by Sir Clifford Back, the Knights actually had a good team considering some bad luck and poor training conditions. The football squad had no home field or adequate facilities for training. The bad luck was losing lineman Bernie McWaters ’62 in mid- season. The entire student body appreciates all of the work the coaches and players did for the school. Stallman iFiuitball TOP ROW: Mr. Bennett Pironti, Dean Kirschner, Bob DeCoules, Edward Hedman, Bill Pharmer, Paul Crotta, Roger Beach, John Mills, Jerry Blunk, Mr. John Sipos. SECOND ROW: Joe Roths- child, Gene Gaglione, Jim Birch, Bob Jones, George Flammer, Dick Meier, Pat Harvey, Mike Costello, George Bennett. BOTTOM ROW: George Leu, Ed Beesley, Tom Dailey, Joby Smock, Greg Schneider, Dan Baker, Bill Swenson, Jeff Smith, Ed Trojan. The West Essex Freshman Football Team finished with a 0-7 record, but considering the many difficulties with practice sessions, their play was quite respectable. Denied the privilege of a regular practice area because of uncompleted facilities, the young Knights had to do without contact work” for a great deal of the tipne. Coaches John Sipos and Bennett Pironti stressed fundamentals for the entire season in order to build the freshmen into a well-coordinated unit in prepara- tion for the varsity team in a few short years. Eugene Gaglione, Roger Beach — the frosh high scorer, Paul Crotta, James Birch, and Vincent Alber- gotto repeatedly played well for the Knights. In the only sophomore-freshman game of the season, West Essex was defeated by a well-drilled team from Cedar Grove, 32-6. Barry Beckwith tallied on a long pass play from freshman Gene Gaglione. 80 (fitobs Country Ian MacConnachie ’64 and Andy Smith ’64 practicing under adverse conditions. CROSS COUNTRY SCORES October 10 West Essex .... October 17 0 West Orange Mt’n. 15 West Essex 28 Roxbury 27 October 20 West Essex 0 Morris Hills 15 October 23 West Essex 0 Morristown 15 October 27 West Essex 0 Livingston 15 October 31 West Essex 19 Parsippany 25 November 3 West Essex November 13 0 Hanover Park 15 West Essex 0 Passaic Valley 15 COACH: Byron Harmony The Cross Country squad brought West Essex its first victory in varsity competition. The win was by a single point, 28-27, at Roxbury. The five varsity lettermen were Robert Schinde- wolf '64, Eric Van Tatenhove '62, Douglas Leith 64, Ian MacConnachie ’64, and Andrew Smith ’64. Next year all the harriers will be returning and, with more experience, a winning team should result. Bo,r(k«’ IWlll‘am deLaar 64, Robert Bosson ’64, Andrew Smith ’64, Keith Orr nSchln rWO f £t’ J°1atbfn SLaab 64, Coach Byron Harmony. BOTTOM ROW: Jeffrey Bond 65, Roger Coupe 65, Eric Van Tatenhove ’65, Ian MacConnachie '64, Douglas Leith '64 81 Harsittj laakrtball STANDING: Bob Fritze '63, Bob Weldon '62, Bruce Vane '62, John Andrus '63, Bill Nims 62, Bob Bosson '64, John Keeler '62, George Meier '62, Greg Jordan '62, Joe Meyer '63. KNEELING: Mr. John Sipos, coach. Basketball practice began on Nov. 20, with a new coach, Mr. John Sipos, possessor of 14 champion- ships in 16 seasons. Mr. Sipos added many new drills and fundamentals that helped the first varsity basket- ball team progress throughout the season. The Knights lost an opening scrimmage to neigh- boring Caldwell, only to bounce back and defeat Watchung Hills. The season opened at Roxbury on Dec. 19 where the team captured a 20-7 lead, but eventually losing 60-40. Bill Nims ’62 led the team in scoring with 12 points. West Essex challenged Passaic Valley on Dec. 22 only to lose in the closing seconds, 53-50. Bob Weldon ’62 was high scorer with 21. After the Christmas vacation, the cagers returned and found victory coming closer, losing only by one point to Livingston, 66-65. Nims contributed- 20 points to the Knight’s cause. West Orange Mountain downed the Knights on Jan. 5, 52-47. West Essex trailed by 25 at the half, but rallied strongly to lose by only 5. West Essex went on to lose the next five games to finish the first half of the season, 0-9. Morris- town, Passaic Valley, Morris Hills, Roxbury, and Hanover Park were the conquerors. West Essex recorded its first varsity basketball win by beating Irvington Tech, 58-49, as Weldon racked up 30 points. The Red and White then lost 3 more to Morristown, 75-45, Morris Hills, 49-44, and Hanover Park, 76-65. The cagers second victory came at the expense of Wayne, 82-61. Bob Weldon hit 30 points a second time and Bill Nims added 21 more. Livingston again edged the Big Red by a single point. Bob Fritze’s shot at the buzzer hit the front rim, but didn’t drop. Mountain’s undefeated cagers invaded West Essex on Feb. 20. The Knights battled on fairly even terms throughout the first half until West Orange ran off 6 straight points to lead 39-26. Mountain built its lead and finally won 71-52. Nims dunked 19 points toward West Essex’s cause. The final two games, both with Parsippany, produced a final win. The team lost despite Gregory Jordan’s 17 point effort, 50-49. The Knights retaliated on their own floor by winning 57-34. Weldon and Jordan hit 14 and 13 respectively for the Knights. The first team led by Captain Bill Nims was composed of seniors Bob Weldon and John Keeler; Bob Fritze ’63 and Bob Bosson ’64. Led by the best Sixth Man” in New Jersey, Greg Jordan ’62, the able reserves included George Meier '62, Bruce Vane ’62, Bill Wosilius ’63, John Andrus '63, and Joe Meyer ’63. George Meier VARSITY SCORES W.E. OPP. Roxbury — 40 60 Passaic Valley 50 53 Livingston — 65 66 West Orange Mtn. 47 52 Passaic Valley 40 56 Roxbury .. 39 46 Morris Hills 41 59 Hanover Park ....... 66 78 Morristown — 49 85 Irvington Tech 58 49 44 49 Morristown 45 75 Hanover Park 65 76 Wayne - 82 61 Livingston 50 51 West Orange Mtn. 52 71 Parsippany 49 50 Parsippany . 57 34 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Name Games Keeler, John---------............ 15 Bosson, Bob -..... 14 Nims, Bill .............-......... 16 Fritze, Bob ...................... 18 Weldon, Bob......_............... 17 Jordan, Greg.................... 14 Wosilius, Bill ............... 13 Andrus, John-------------------—- 12 Vane, Bruce _______________________ 3 Meier, George............... — 5 Meyer, Joe------------------------- 3 F.G. F.T.A. F.T. F.T. % T.P. AVE 45 36 17 47% 107 7 28 38 10 27% 66 4 73 65 34 52% 180 11 53 28 18 64% 124 7 94 132 94 71% 292 17 43 65 35 53% 121 8 1 17 7 41% 9 8 16 18 9 50% 41 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3J.H ani� iFrpaltmatt laslu'tlraU JUNIOR VARSITY W.E. OPP. Roxbury 23 34 Passaic Valley 33 58 Livingston ............. 29 41 West Orange Mtn. ........ 33 43 Passaic Valley.......... 48 37 Roxbury ________________ 23 36 Morris Hills 36 48 Hanover Park ........... 23 46 Morristown ............ 43 67 Irvington Tech 44 39 Morris Hills 36 54 Morristown 21 51 Hanover Park 36 56 Wayne 47 63 Livingston 41 52 West Orange Mtn. 31 50 Parsippany 41 47 Parsippany...... 37 47 TOP ROW: Mr. Malcolm Simpson, coach; Barry Sullivan, Steve Levinson, Ron Ellis, Bill Schlegel, Richard Felsenfeld, Paul Parker. FRONT ROW: Joe Dikdan, Bill Wagner, Vic Nardiello, Bob Schindewolf, Jeff Wohlkittel. West Essex Junior Varsity basketball team com- posed a 2-16 record for the 1961-62 season. The two victories came at the hands of Passaic Valley, 48-37, in the school’s first home basketball game; and Irving- ton Tech., 44-39. John Kirk '64 was the leading scorer and Vic Nardiello ’64, Bob Schindewolf ’64, Bill Wagner ’64, and Joe Dikdan ’64 completed the first unit. The Freshman team promises a bright future for West Essex basketball. The future Knights finished with a 11-4 record, revenging during the season all their defeats. Barry Weldon led the team in scoring while Gene Gaglione, Mike Pacio, Paul Crotta, and Roger Beach frequently hit high in double figures. FRESHMEN W.E. OPP Passaic Valley ___________ 16 49 Roxbury.................. 27 29 Cedar Grove ............ 40 35 Livingston _____________ 37 32 Roxbury _________________ 39 28 Morris Hills ............. 37 27 Hanover Park ___________ 34 49 Morristown ________________ 39 44 Morris Hills............ 52 42 Morristown ............. 59 48 Hanover Park .... 67 57 Parsippany ............. 39 21 Passaic Valley .......... 52 30 Livingston .............. 58 40 Parsippany ________________ 55 21 TOP ROW: Joe Donelly, manager; Rich Honrath, Roger Coupe, Tom Carlisle, Paul Jordan, John Mills, Carl Scheidegg, manager. FRONT ROW: Paul Crotta, Mike Pacio, Barry Weldon, Gene Gaglione, Roger Beach. 85 IHorkeg TOP ROW: Joseph Truland ’63, David Chase ’63, Felix Villaverde ’65, Larry Killen ’64, Peter Mekeel '64, Edward McGIynn ’64, Bruce Snogans ’64. MIDDLE ROW: John Tuttle ’64, James Comley '63, David Berry ’63, Donald Waugh ’63, William Birdsall '63, Andrew Schroeder '63. BOTTOM ROW: David Holton ’64, John Olmsted '63, Allan Lyon '64, John Amport ’64, Stephen Whitney ’64, Charles Moran ’63, Mike Nase ’63. The hockey team finished its season with an over -all record of 13-4-1, to become the first winning squad in varsity history at West Essex. The Knights ended in a first place tie in the North Jersey Scholastic Hockey League with Chatham, but later lost in a playoff game. In the first contest, the Red sextet upset the Mounties of Montclair 3-0, Dec. 9 at Branch Brook Park. John Olmsted ’63 scored first followed by Allan Lyon ’64 and Steven Whitney ’64. Superior goal tending by John Amport ’64 resulted in a shut-out for him. Next the West Essex six beat Livingston 3-1 in a comparatively uninteresting game, Dec. 18. John Olmsted scored twice and Allan Lyon once. Over the Christmas holidays the Knights trounced West Orange 8-1, East Orange 16-2, Morris Hills 6-2, and lost to first place Chatham 7-3. Against W.O. Steve Whitney scored three times to lead the attack. Allan Lyon scored seven and John Olmsted three to overwhelm East Orange. Lyon also scored three against Morris Hills and one in a losing effort in the Chatham game, Jan. 1. WE bounced back to upend Verona 6-3, Jan. 8. John Olmsted pulled the hat trick here. On an off day the Red lost to Morristown 3-2 with goals added by David Berry ’63 and James Comley ’63. In the. second match with Montclair, Charles Moran ’63 registered the first goal by a defenseman, but the Mounties registered in the last 19 seconds to spoil an otherwise good day and pull out a 2-2 tie. West Essex then whalloped Verona again 7-2, led by Steven Whitney’s three tallies. East Orange was no match either as an 11-2 victory was gained here. John Olmsted and Dave Berry paced the squad with four and three goals respectively. After trailing 1-0, the Red bombed Morris Hills a second time, 5-1. Steve Whitney scored twice in this contest. In the biggest game thus far, WE triumphed over Chatham in a return match. A large crowd was on hand at South Mountain Arena to see the Red score twice in the first period and hold Chatham the rest of the way. David Berry tied the score, and John Olmsted put the team ahead to stay. John Amport turned in another exceptional performance. The squad closed out with a 4-0 triumph over West Orange, a 4-1 win over Morristown paced by Lyon and Whitney, and a 7-1 victory over Livingston led by A1 Lyon’s three scores. Winning their last seven contests the Knights tied Chatham for first place, but were turned back 4-2 in a playoff game, Mar. 2. In the Gordon Cup Playoffs, West Essex took on fourth place Morristown, but for the second time they proved too much for the Red and White. They elimi- nation WE 4-3 in the first round, March 5. John Olmsted, Steve Whitney, and defenseman Michael Nase ’63 tallied in an exciting contest. 86 $Uror 13-4-1 The newly organized hockey squad, coached by Mr. Clifford Back, deserves much praise for such a fine season; and with all lettermen returning for next year’s season, we should have a champi- onship team. Congratulations also go to Second Team All-Stars Charles Moran ’63 and John Amport ’64, and Honorable Men- tions Allan Lyon ’64, Steven Whitney ’64, and John Olmsted ’63. Lyon tied for second in the N.J.S.H.L. in scoring and Olmsted ranked seventh. COACH: Mr. Clifford Back MANAGERS: David Chase ’63 Joseph Truland ’63 WE scores against Chatham. John Amport ’64 saves the day. N.J.S.H.L. SCORES West Essex ... 3 Montclair 0 West Essex . 3 Livingston 1 West Essex 8 West Orange 1 West Essex 16 East Orange 2 West Essex 6 Morris Hills 2 West Essex 3 Chatham 7 West Essex 6 Verona 3 West Essex 2 Montclair 2 West Essex 2 Morristown 3 West Essex 7 Verona ..... 2 West Essex .... 11 East Orange — 2 West Essex . 5 Morris Hills 1 West Essex 2 Chatham 1 West Essex .... 4 West Orange .... 0 West Essex 4 Morristown 1 West Essex 7 Livingston 1 N.J.S.H.L. PLAYOFF West Essex 2 Chatham 4 GORDON CUP PLAYOFFS West Essex .... 3 Morristown_____ 4 .'A Action around the Livingston cage. 87 Hrpstlinij TOP ROW: Daniel Dinkcl ‘63, Michael Costello ’65, John Oliver 64, Paul Koeck ‘62. BOTTOM ROW: Robert Libby ‘63, Martin Johnsen ‘62, Ronald Ccrvasio '63, Jeffrey Bond '65, Bruce Catherwood '62, James DiLiberto '62, Coach Lester Robinson. West Essex participated in its first year of wrestling and ended the season with a 2-7 record. As any coach will admit, the record dosen’t always tell the entire story. West Essex, under the guidance of Mr. Lester Robinson, gained victories over tough Madison and Essex Catholic squads. Another bright spot in the season was celebrated when James DiLiberto ’62 captured a gold medal in his division of the district championships. The Knights faced and were defeated by Passaic Valley, Roxbury, Hanover Park, Franklin, Livingston, and West Orange, but always put up a good battle. West Essex automatically lost points each match, be- cause they had no one to wrestle in some of the lower weight classes. Since there were quite a few underclassmen competing this year, next season’s prospects look brighter. With this valuable experience West Essex should come out on top. 88 Gold medal winner DiLiberto and coach. « Bruce Catherwood (in % iiat Sandy Vandenberg 1961 -62 RESULTS West Essex . 18 West Essex 18 West Essex 0 West Essex 3 West Essex 31 West Essex 56 West Essex .... 21 West Essex 5 West Essex .... 13 West Orange . 38 Passaic Valley . 33 Roxbury_______ 52 Parsippany____ 48 Madison........ 28 Essex Catholic .. 16 Franklin______ 31 Hanover Park .. 39 Livingston _____ 39 Around the belly . . . Paul Koeck Hugh Morris Bernard McWatters . . . and around the head Martin Johnsen HaaebaU VARSITY-JUNIOR VARSITY April 17 — Hanover Park ________ H April 19 — Parsippany ___________ A April 24 — Morris Hills___________H April 27 — Livingston ........... A May 1 — Roxbury.............. H May 4 — Morristown A May 8 — West Orange Mtn. ..... A May 11 — Hanover Park ......... A May 15 — Parsippany ___________ H May 17 — Ridge _______________ H May 18 — Morris Hills ........ A May 22 — Livingston_____________H May 25 — Roxbury_______________ A May 29 — Morristown ......... H June 1 — West Orange Mtn. ..... H West Essex High School’s baseball team played perfect ball for the first nine games in 1961, only to lose their last encounter to Passaic Valley. The team displayed a rugged defense, powerful hitting, and brilliant pitching. Dan Stagg '63, Omar Graddock '63, Frank Foster '63 and Bob Fritze '63 led the hitting attack. Dwight Lurie '63, Jim Burghardt '63, and John Andrus ’63 were the key pitchers. This year’s team, with a few additions and subtractions of personnel and a new coach in Mr. Ralph Dougan, encounters the above varsity schedule. But if the brand of ball exhibited last year is emulated, the team will well represent West Essex. TOP ROW: Skip Carrington ’63, manager, Ronald Koch '64, Robert McClelland ’63, Eric Schmidt ’63, Steve Levinson ’64, Keith Orr ’64, Jim DeLaar ’64, Chuck Moran ’63, Bill Schlegel '64. MIDDLE ROW: Victor Petilio ’66, Dan Stagg ’63, Rich Felsenfeld '64, John Kirk ’64, Vic Nardiello '64, Robert Stagg ’64, Barry Wallace '64, Robert Bosson ’64, George Dikdan ’64, manager. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. Ralph Dougan, coach, John Andrus ’63, Joel Leeson ’62, Dwight Lurie ’63, Omar Graddock '63, Phil Maffei ’62, Robert Fritze ’63, Allan Lyons '64, Robert Courter ’63, Bill Crisafulli ‘63, Mr. James Wall, coach. JflraJpmm Haa tmU 1962 APRIL 25 Wayne.................. A MAY 9 Wayne ................ H MAY 11 Hanover Park.......... H MAY 15 Parsippany ............ A MAY 18 Morris Hills H MAY 20 Livingston ____________ A MAY 25 Roxbury................ H MAY 29 Morristown ____________ A TOP ROW: Tom Nelson, James Goodhill, Edward Cosme, Gregory Larsen, Jeffrey Bond, James Lane. MIDDLE ROW: Arthur Jorgeson, Bill Pharmer, Richard Meier, David Berkowitz, Craig Van Pelt, Gene Gaglione, James Birch. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. John Young, coach. (Balt The golf team, coached by Mr. Charles Paglieri, has scheduled six matches, the Jersey Hills Conference Tournament, and possibly the State Tournament. Weekly practices were held at nearby golf courses. The team was composed of six regulars and two alternates. A seventy-two-hole tourna- ment was held with the top eight 'winning the team berths. 1962 MAY 1 Livingston A MAY 4 Parsippany .......... A MAY 8 Morris Hills.......... H MAY 11 Passaic Valley.... H MAY 18 Passaic Valley........ A MAY 24 Parsippany ............ H TOP ROW: Mr. Charles Paglieri, coach, Barry Simonds ’65, William Varley '64, Jack Bell '62, Bob Weldon '62, George Meier '62, Donald Simpkins '62, John Olmsted ’63, John Amport '64, Arthur Cerf 63. BOTTOM ROW: David Cherdak '65, Edward Trojan ’65, Rodger Coupe ’65, Joseph Ellis '65, Allan Hudson '65. 91 $rark TOP ROW: John Mills '65, Barry Weldon '65, George Flammer '65, Bob Jones '65, Brad Collerd ’65, Joe Rothschild '65, Russell Hedman '65, Dean Kirschner '65, John Lathrop '63, Wayne Beck- with '63, Dave Garrett '63, Carl Wronko ’63. FOURTH ROW: Paul Crotta '65, Stuart Kennison '65, Dan Baker '65, Bob Rose ’65, Kurt Nerlinger '65, Bruce Whitney ’65, Roger Beach ’65, Ned Griffin '64, John Daudt ’63, John Suarez '64, Joe Dikdan ’64. THIRD ROW: Allen Hansen, manager ’64, Douglas Housekeeper '64, Jerold Blunk ’65, A1 Konnor ’65, Jeff Wohlkittel '64, Bob Zachcry '64, Barry Hildebrand ’64, Bill Wagner '64, Douglas The trackmen ended their 1961 year of com- petition with an 0-6 record. However, it must be viewed with the light on the lack of facilities for pit practices. The boys did a good job, and this year has shown that we have some promising talent lined up for our first year of varsity competition. The freshmen indicated last year their enthusiasm by not only having 18 of their number come out but also by having their relay team place forth in the conference meet. Hedman ’65, Thomas Goodwin '64, John DiLiberto '64, Carl Scheidegg, manager ’65. SECOND ROW: James Hogg, manager ’64, Bob Libby ’63, Jon Swenson ’64, Greg Jones '64, Ronald Cervasio '63, Ian MacConnachic ’64, Norman Mocabee '63, Alex Baird '63, Vincent Albergato '65, William Boles '64, Bill Hagel '65, Mike Costello ’65, Joe Gialancllo ’63, Robert Ringo, manager '64. BOTTOM ROW: Ron Ellis ’64, Barry Beckwith ’64, Bob Bork '64, Dan Dinkle ’63, Steve Whitney '64, Jon Staab ’64, Douglas Leith '64, Andy Smith '64, Bernard McWatters '62, Bruce Catherwood ’62, David Albinson ’62, Phil Pharmer '62, Eric Van Tatenhove '65, Harry DeOld '64, Mr. Clifford Back, coach. 1962 SCHEDULE April 11 — Parsippany Away April 19 — Morristown Away April 24 — Roselle Park Home April 27 — Hanover Park Away April 30 — Madison................. Home May 2 — Caldwell ............... Away May 11 — Morris Hills............. Away May 16 — West Orange Mt’n. Home May 18 — Conference Jersey Hills May 23 — Ridge..... Home May 25 — Livingston Away May 28 — Roxbury Away June 2 — State Meet Rutgers The tennis team, under the guidance of coach Mr. Mal- colm Simpson, was inaugurated at West Essex High School. The team used any practice area available. A ladder system was used to determine what man played in the matches. TOP RO W: Robert Brundage 64, David Bate '65, Thomas Carlisle '65, Michael Kahn '64, Kenneth Church '64, David Smith '63, William Dugan '63, David Holton ’64, Oscar Bate '64, Peter Shull '64. MIDDLE ROW: Leonard Shclhamer '64, William Heckman '64, William Sullivan '64, Jon Swen- son '65, Joseph Martin '64, William Arnold '64, Douglas Treiber '64, Jeffrey Smith '65, Robert Lauritsen 62. BOTTOM ROW: Robert Potts '62, Paul Mickiewitz '62, Sandy Vandenberg '62, Martin Johnson '62, David Griffin '62, Peter Saco '62, Henry Westendarp '62, Leith Anderson '62, Mr. Malcolm Simpson, coach. Harsttg (With The Varsity Club, under the leadership of Mr. Leslie K. Goodwin, was originated and open for membership to all athletic letter winners. Bob Weldon ’62 was elected President; Bob Fritze ’63, Vice President; Chuck Moran ’63, Secretary; and Joel Leeson ’62, Treasurer. TOP ROW: Allan Lyons '64, John Amport '64, Jim Comley '63, John Oliver '64, Richard Keenan '62, Bob Courter '63, James Burghardt '63, Omar Graddock '63, Dan Dinkle '63, Dan Stagg ’63, Thomas Goodwin ’64, John Tuthill ’64, Steve Whitney '64, Ian MacConnachie '64. THIRD ROW: John Andrus '63, Andy Schroeder '63, Martin Johnson '62, Robert Libby '63, Norman Mocabee '63, Greg Jordan '62, Mike Nase '63, Andrew Smith '64, Bob Schindewolf '64, Jeff Bond '65, Bruce Catherwood '62, Mike Walsh 62, Bernard McWatters '62, Eric Van Tatenhove '65. SECOND ROW: Hugh Morris '62, Rich Schoenert '62, Pete Scangerello '62, John Keeler '62, Bob Weldon '62, Bob Fritze '63, Chuck Moran '63, Dave Albinson '62, Phil Maffei '62, Skip Murphy '62, Sandy Vandenberg '62, Paul Koeck '62, Douglas Leith '64. BOTTOM ROW: Mr. James Wall, Mr. Ralph Dougan, Mr. Bennett Pironti, Mr. Leslie Goodwin, Mr. John Sipos, Mr. Clifford Back, Mr. John Pietrowicz, Mr. Malcolm Simpson. (SIfjmleatorH Juanita Brockson TOP: Pep Rally MIDDLE: A heck of a team! BOTTOM: Saturday Afternoons Left to Right—Maureen Mingle, Merry Evans, Suzanne Jones and Donna Kirschner during a lighter moment. Gail Callahan—Topside and Barbara Graczyk —below demonstrate a cheer. There’s a song in the air, and it’s coming from the peppy cheerleaders of West Essex High! This year seniors Juanita Brockson, Gail Callahan, Merry Evans, Barbara Graczyk, Suz- anne Jones, Donna Kirschner, and Maureen Mingle led the Knights in vocal support of the Varsity and Junior Varsity. On the gridiron and at pep rallies the enthusiastic rah! rah! rahs!” added much to the spirit of the game. We were all sorry to see Juanita leave after the football season. During the winter months a spirited six were active on the basketball court, at the wrestling mat, and even took to the ice to cheer our hockey team. Co-captained by Gail Callahan and Donna Kirschner and coached by Miss Gilda Radin, the cheerleaders shined on the ice, on the court and on the field ... so give a cheer for the CHEERLEADERS! 94 Coach Radin Gtorirlera Barbara Kobelka ’63. The first season of West Essex Varsity Football saw six girls in red and white stepping high and twirling fast to the music of the Marching Band. The girls worked with Mr. Theador Hatrak and the band to coordinate their original routine with the music each week. The result was a refreshing bit of entertain- ment for WE Knights at half-times. Besides at football games, the West Essex Twirling Squad performed at various Pep Rallies staged throughout the year, supported the MILESTONE in its subscription drive and organized practices and tryouts for those girls interested in future participation. The last game of the season. 'A one, and a two! 95 Basketball Apparatus JntramuralB Mrs. Nancy Di Fabio demonstrates Boys’ Basketball TOP: Terrie Pontecorvo ’64, Ann Heisinger ’64, Phyllis Jordan ’64, Lenorc Bade ’64, Kathleen Smith '65, Georgia Wilson '65, Evelyn Fiore ’65, Celeste Levine '64, Marie DiBartolo ’64. BOTTOM: Sue Snyder '65, Cheryl Howell '64, Pat Heaton '64, Charlotte Bcnnct ’64, Virginia Robinson ’65, Paula Gunther-Mohr '65, Jennifer Gillespie '65, Kris Dorchak '65. This year saw W.E.H.S. girls actively participating in intramural sports, coached by Miss Martha Meek, Miss Sonja Schneider, and Mrs. Nancy DeFabio—all of the Physical Education Department. Robin Hood had nothing on the girls who met after school in the fall to improve their archery skills. With the coming of winter and the opening of the gyms, many girls spent their afternoons playing basketball and volleyball. Spring saw softball, tumbling and apparatus, modern dance, and tennis groups staying after school to enjoy the new facilities now at their disposal. These intramural sports have brought enjoyment and entertainment to the participants as well as helping the girls to develop good sportsmanship and sports skills. CHAMPS STANDING: Donnie Potter '67, Charlie St. John ’67, John Barrett '67. KNEEUNG: Mark Williams '66, Conrad Fenwide '66. Modern Dance TOP ROW: Gertrude Van Houten '65, Paula Gunther-Mohr '65, Charlotte Bennett '64, Jennifer Gillespie '65, Anita Vreeland ’63, Barbara Orr '65, Jar Anderson '65. MIDDLE ROW: Deborah Crosby ’65, Terry Royer '64, Dale Ehrhardt '65. BOTTOM ROW: Christine Marvel ’63, Margret Sullivan '63, Susan Gille '63, Bonnie Potter '65, Pamela Orr '65, Virginia Maciag '63. Senior President Richard Keenan lig-Jffour Senior Treasurer Judy Bond Georgiann Perry Senior Secretary Penny Giltzow The Senior officers officially began their duties when they conducted the first class meeting. It was their job to present problems to the seniors. The Senior Class Council represented the views of the entire Senior body. The Senior Class and officers could not have possibly completed this successful year without the guidance of Mr. Charles Gauntt, Class Advisor. ♦---------------------------♦ 98 TOP ROW: Alternates — Robert Weldon, Richard Pulis, Philip Pharmer. Bill Costello. SECOND ROW: Alternates — Judy Fritze, Gail Beams, Lianne Audette, Joan Butterworth, Jill Leonard. BOTTOM ROW: Representatives — David Albinson, Barbara Crotta, Connie Mills, Ellen Gerard, Marty Lou Peavy, Richard Schoenert. ... (Emutrtl i ?t par? Our first two years of secondary education were spent under the Caldwell-West Caldwell Administration as students of Grover Cleveland High School. We lived an unusual existence—attending school on a split-session schedule from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. Often buses, did not bring us home until as late as 5:45 p.m., but we enjoyed the advantage of sleeping until 10:00 a.m. every morning of the week if we cared to. Most extra-curricular activities were drastically curtailed or completely dismissed from the school program because of the existing situation, but we waited patiently and looked ahead! Although our years in West Essex number only two, we can truthfully say that without the experience we’ve had in our own school, we would be lacking a great deal of essentials needed later in life. To those of us who have never had a school of our own, West Essex is something special, and it will remain so throughout the years to come. The history we’ve been making in the past two years will leave us with fond memories and at the same time serve as a guide for those who will take our places. Our first couple of months in West Essex were filled with confusion, doubt and the realization that there were many things to be done if our school was to be an example of the finer qualities we wanted it to represent. Thanks to the exhaustive efforts of the administration and the student council, later to become Student Voice, we were oriented into the system and were able to settle down as best we could and begin a new year in our own school. Our student representative body, yearbook, newspaper, school symbol, and representatives for the Student Voice were chosen, displaying ability and conscientiousness throughout the year. An Orientation and Transition Committee, did an excellent job of introducing the new students to West Essex. Possibly the most important thing to us last year was the Class Play and the resultant Junior Prom. Eventually we earned enough money to defray most of the cost of the prom, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Our class rings, their design and cost, had to be decided by the class next. Joan Butterworth submitted a design which was immediately accepted as representing the wishes of the class and the rings were ordered. Many clubs which offered a better understanding of school life and a chance to better oneself and other people were set up. The Future Teachers of America, the Student Guides, band, Language Clubs, sports. United Nations, Jour- nalism and Publications were some of the more popular organizations. At the end of the year, we chose Richard Keenan as our class president, and Dave Kirk as our Student Voice president. With trust in these senior officers and our other leaders, we entered our Senior year . .. (continued on page 124) 99 National Honor orirtg THE OLD TOP ROW: Robert Weldon, David Griffen, Bill Nims, George Meier, Bruce Vane, Martin Johnsem. SECOND ROW: Donna Kirschner, Cheryl Smith, Bonnie Pierce, Marty Lou Peavy, Carol Sue Tarbox. BOT- TOM ROW: Janet Wakeley, Florence Sparks, Sue Jones, Gail Carlsen, Joyce Schaffer, Mary Holmes, MISSING: John Keeler. THE NEW TOP ROW: Jane Staab, Robin Fla- velle, George Newman, Karen Goduti Diane Hanek. BOTTOM ROW: Barbara Irving, Judy Mullins, Sue Osborne, Jacky Partington, Wendy Solmssen. In the previous year a total of eighteen Seniors were initiated into the newly installed National Honor Society. This year ten new members were joined with the old during an evening induction ceremony. This year’s officers include President Gail Carlson, Vice President Florence Sparks, Secretary John Keeler and Treasurer Martin Johnson. N.H.S. stands for excellence in Character, Leadership, Scholarship and Service. It is truly an honor to be associated with this organization. Caroline A. Aromando A constant friend ts a thing rare and hard to find.” Carole” delights in swimming, bowling, and chocolate ice cream . . . would like to go into a busi- ness career. Bruce W. Ash Look to each day for new enjoyment.” Hunting, fishing and reading rank high with Bruce . . . after college plans to enter into the entomology field . . . Stage Crew 3; Assembly 3; Play 3. Lianne Audette Full of life, full of fun. Always bubbling Li-Li ranks laughing top pastime . . . sees college and travel in her future . . . Spirit Committee 3; Orienta- 101 tion Committee 3; Yearbook 3. i niors Richard D. Allen Hat e fun while you can. for the years pass quickly. Richy likes parties, hunting, and Corvettes . . . future includes col- lege and dentistry . . . Audio- Visual Aide 4; Latin Club 4. x Leith C. Anderson He is worthy that works and does. Leith, a born leader, finds photog- raphy, tennis and cars his inter- ests . . . plans to go to college . . . Junior Class President; Election Committee 3; Key Club 3. Patricia M. Androccio Sweet and pleasant with a twinkle in her eyes. Pat loves bowling, football games, and food . . . wants to be a secretary . . . Social Committee 3; Archery 4. Barbara J. Brehove She sparkles with happiness” Bowling, football games, and food are favorites for Barb”. . . her great desire is to hold a secretarial position . . . Archery 4; Wessex Wire Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Carol Brisacher Youth, full of grace, force, fascination ” Carol hopes to make merchandis- ing her career . . . thinks dancing and fortune cookies are the great- est .. . Archery 4; International Club Executive Committee 3,4; Stage Crew 3,4. Alice I. Bade It is better to do than to say. Active Al looks for individual- ity, blue eyes, and pizza . . . college and merchandising are her future plans . . . Election Com- mittee 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Stu- dent Voice 3,4. 5lje jFirst to Gail A. Beams All know the charm of her presence. Beamer adores chocolate-chip cookies, and sincere people . . college and elementary teaching are to be her endeavors . . . Future Teachers of America 3,4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Student Voice Treasurer 4. Juanita C. Brockson The spirit’s the thing. Juan, a spirited gal, loves cheer- ing, pizza, and novels . . . next step . . . college or modeling . . . Cheerleading 3,4; Spirit Com- mittee 3,4; Wessex Wire Staff 3,4. John G. Bell He brings jest and sport and jollity. Carefree Jack” rings the bell with everyone . . . trademark— saddle shoes . . . acting and eat- ing fill his leisure time . . . next jump—college . . . Basketball 3; Key Club 3,4; Spirit Committee Co-chairman 4. Arthur Benson '77 take the simple life. Arties favorite pastimes include cars, hunting, and ice skating . . . future plans undetermined at present. 102 Judith A. Bond The endearing elegance of sincere friendship. Judi” ranks reading, archery, and Scottish dancing O.K. . . . next stop—college and kindergarten teaching . . . Class Treasurer 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Yearbook helper 4. (Snttmalc from U. IE. Eileen A. Biernat Her laughter rings true. Driving, blonde hair, and the shore are Ei’s favorites . . . secretary is on her list for the future . . . Bowling 4; Office helper 3,4; Stage Crew 4. Joan M. Butterworth Fair Joan of warm and winsome ways. A true artist, Joan hopes to enroll in Art School and then follow a career in Commercial Art . . . fond of football games, driving, and the color green . . . Spirit Committee 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3. Glenda J. Blessington All things return to dust save beauty fashioned well .” Glenn adores swimming, water- skiing, and horseback riding . . . plans include business school, work, and marriage. Virginia L. Birch Friendly and sweet in all she does. Ginna is wild about ice skat- ing, swimming and pizza . . . her plans include business school and office work ... Office helper 3. I Edward Cam m arata Fun makes the day worthwhile. Ed, always ready for fun, finds cars his main interest . . . the road to the future is indefinite . . . Audio-Visual Aide 4. Gail R. Callahan Many smiles, many friends. Bright and peppy, Gail cheers over food, cheerleading, and the shore . . .has her eye on a secre- tarial position . . . Cheerleader 3,4; Office helper 3; Student Voice 3. 103 alie HeaiierH, . . . Angelo Cifaretto Wit is the salt of conversation.” Angel a true athlete, enjoys football, money, and 5'1 blonde . . . future points to career in architecture . . . Football, 4; Senior Play 4. Gail M. Carlsen Fresh as the first sunrise” Vivacious and sparkling, Gail cheers all with her liveliness . . . loves skiing, sight-seeing and cherry pie . . . college bound . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Chairman of Spirit Committee 4; Junior Class Play actress. Bruce E. Catherwood ” A mischievous smile, a boy worthwhile ” Bruce, an all-around athlete, en- joys football, baseball, and wres- tling . . . forward look—college . . . Baseball 3,4; Football 3,4; Stage Crew 4. Sharon L. Couglin Softly speak and sweetly smile.” Shari” is fond of sports cars, records, dancing and ice skating . . . future plans will find her a dental hygienist . . . Archery 4; office helper 4. Edward W. Carlin As cheerful as the day is long.” Hunting, swimming, and cars are “Ed’s” main interests ... his future path will lead to college . . . Audio-Visual Aide 4. Barbara M. Crotta Good nature is an element of a successful life. Bobbi” indulges in vanilla ice cream, spare ribs, and parties . . . hopes to be a beautician . . . Archery 4; Basketball 3; Library aide 4. Barbara A. Cubitoso Live to be merry and gay.” Cubie is fond of music, danc- ing, driving, pizza and chocolate . . . Plans to be a beautician . . . Office helper, 4. Deborah A. Clarkson When pleasure calls, she answers.” Debbe is wild about driving, football games, and telephone conversations . . . college is in her view for the future. Donald L. Cuneo 'To eat. to drink, and to be merry” 'Don” enjoys all sports, good books, travel and roller skating . . . college bound . . . Inter- national Club, 4. Camille J. Currie Laughter cometh with delight A girl fond of french fries, cokes and long trips . . . future finds her a secretary . . . Bowling, 4; Office helper, 3. 105 Donna M. Dancico Little friends may prove great ones.” A girl who appreciates records, dancing, Italian food, Ice skating, and auto shows . . . the future finds her a beautician. Hay Sue Susan A. Cobb An outward sign of inward grace.” enjoys roller skating, ten- nis, and strawberry milk shakes . . . a future Home Economics Teacher . . . International Club 4; Library Aide 4;' Yearbook 4. ■ •Leslie A. Colcord Friendly and sweet in all she does. Leslie, loved by all, enjoys the telephone, driving, and the shore . . . has her sights on college . . . Archery 4; F.T.A. 4; Inter- national Club 4. William B. Costello Live to learn and learn to live. Bill enjoys sleep, parties and hunting . . . the future will find him in the Navy. Kathy E. Fennell A little fun does no harm.” Kathy enjoys television, bowl- ing, swimming, tennis and food . . . the future finds her in secre- tarial work . . . Student voice 3- Clifford B. Finkle 'The game of life is worth playing Cliff is a guy who enjoys week- ends, parties, cars and racing . .. college bound after graduation . . . Latin Club 4; visual aide 4. 106 Suzanne C De Camp A smile from her bright eyes.” Sue” enjoys dancing, parties and people ... the future finds her an interior decorator . . . Orien- tation committee 3,4; yearbook staff 4; spirit committee 4. 10tsn- in many mays James F. Di liberto Nothing is as popular as kindness.” Jimmy”. . . active sportsman . . . future finds him in the service . . . Football 3,4; wrestling 4. Robin L. Flavelle Her eyes as star of twilight fair.” Robbie”. . . known for her worthy help for class ... is fond of happy people, traveling, adventures, dancing and sports . . . future includes college and peace corps . . . International Club 3,4; National Honor So- ciety 4; Yearbook 4. Paul R. Diliberto Don’t be misled t by a quiet manner.” Paul”. . . seen playing guitar . . . is fond of boxing, Italian food, and panics . . . future finds him in college. Dianne Dochtermann 'Thoroughness is a part of excellence.” Di . . . seen at baseball and football games . . . enjoys music and dancing . . . she is college bound . . . Cheery aide 3,4; stu- dent guide 3,4; orientation com- mittee 3,4. Merry Evans A happy disposition brightens the way.” A gal who enjoys skiing, music and sincere people . . . the future finds her a major in languages . . . Cheerleader 3,4; Wessex Wire 3,4. Sljcy Italic M. E. Robert P. Enstice Straight onward to his goal he trod” Bob” enjoys good food, occa- sional disorder and Demolay . . . will become administrator in bus- iness . . . Key Club 3,4. Wendy Y. Dworkin Why take life seriously.” Gidge”. . . is fond of skating, dancing, clothes and pizza . . . career in designing or theatrical profession . . . Cheery Aide 3; Wessex Wire 3; Senior Play. Jo-Ann Dorchak Virtue and sense are one.” Jo . . . is fond of dancing, skat- ing, people and goofing off . . . elementary school teacher in fu- ture . . . F.T.A. 4; Office helper 3; Spirit Committee 4. Clifford J. Frischknecht 'Tbe world is his stage.” Kip . . . first love the theatre . . . will major in Drama . . . Assembly 3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Wessex Wire Staff 4. 107 Judith A. Fritze As merry as the day is long.” Judy” likes food, dancing, and Frank Sinatra ... a future math teacher . . . F.T.A. 3,4; Wessex Wire Staff 3; N.H.S. 4. Ellen M. Gerard I live in the crowd of jollity.” A gal who enjoys bowling, draw- ing and driving . . . plans for the future include a secretarial career . . . Archery 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. David L. Griffin Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader Dave” is fond of old cars and football games . . . future includes engineering and business admini- stration . . . Key Club president 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; United Nations 4. A Senior (HlasB . . . Barbara J. Graczyk If smiling pays, here’s a prosperous lady.” Barbie” enjoys parties, fast cars, and people . . . future includes junior college and airline stew- ardess . . . Cheerleader 3,4; Wes- sex Wire Staff 3 ; Yearbook Staff 4. Karen A. Goduti Gentle in her way and kind of heart. A gal who enjoys writing letters, Joe and December 26 . . . plans to attend a secretarial school . . . Wessex Wire Staff 3,4; Year- book Staff 4; N.H.S. 4. Andree J. Giltzow Friendship is the wine of life.” Penny . . . interests include baseball, skiing, and vanilla cokes . . . future finds her a major in psychology . . . Class Officer 3,4; F.T.A. 3; Yearbook Staff 4. Mary A. Holmes It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice” Mary is fond of Autumn, Oriental people, and white convertibles . .. future ambition—Spanish teacher . . .N.H.S. 3,4; Wessex wire Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. Priscilla M. Hurst A genuine concern for others.” Pris . . . likes all spons, nursing, reading and skiing . . . Archery 4; International Club 4. Richard G. Howard A little fun does no one harm.” Glen . . . a guy who enjoys cars, hunting, fishing, and pool . . . plans include the Navy. 108 Barbara A. Irving The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Barb'' is fond of sad movies, dancing, pleated skirts . . . future plans include pediatrics ... N.H.S. 4; Spirit Committee 3,4; Twirler 3,4. Janet C Jessel A word qf kindness is never spoken in vain.” Jan”. . . a gal who enjoys pizza, swimming, a '56 Chevy and driv- ing . . . plans to train for medical laboratory technologist . . . Arch- ery 4. Janet A. Grossmann l live to be merry and gay” Jan enjoys shore, driving, ski- ing, and people . . . future finds her an elementary teacher . . . F.T.A. 3,4; Wessex Wire Staff 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3. by Mnrk Dianne J. Hanek Wisdom is only found in truth.” A gal who enjoys painting, for- eign languages and classic archi- tecture . . . future gives her a career in art . . . N.H.S. 4; Twirler 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. Richard R. Hanifan T am as I am. and so will I be. Ric . . . enjoys rifles, art, music and sleeping . . . plans include Air Force and Commercial Art . . . Archery 4; Office helper 4. Martin O. Johnsen 'The right man for the right job.” Marty . . . is fond of weekends, sports, traveling and Key Club . . . will see him at Yale or Cor- nell ... Key Club 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; Track 3,4. Dennis Hilaire Happy is he. free and independent.” Carefree Denny” enjoys ice skat- ing, sympathetic people, and lots of money . . . future plans unde- cided at present . . . Play 4. 109 Richard E. Keenan 'Ten times as friendly and cheerful and tall.” Big Rich” looks forward to foot- ball, 3:31 and June 21 . . . future looks to college . . . Senior President; Football 3,4; Wres- tling 4. Patricia M. Keimel Dark flashing eyes which radiate good nature .” Parties and driving are Pat’s favorites . . . plans to go into some phase of work . . . Spirit Committee 4. 110 Suzanne E. Jones She’s jovial and clever.” Zanne . . . enjoys people, pic- nics, and New England ... fu- ture plans include college . . Cheerleading 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. IGmtr Spljutii Paul G. Jordan An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow.” Greg”. . . a guy fond of baseball, basketball, tennis and cars . plans include college majoring in Physical Education . . . Basket- ball 4, Senior Play Production 4. Lynda J. Kane Life is not life without delight” Lyn is wild about crew cuts, weekends, and Italian food . . . dreams of being a beautician . . . Archery 4; Choir 4; Library Club 4. John M. Keeler A vivid mind, an overflowing heart of laughter.” Marv enjoys New Year’s, par- ties and gaiety . . . future look— lawyer . . . Key Club Treasurer; Basketball 3,4; Track 3,4. Suzanne M. Kelly 'The world is full of good talkers; good listeners are rare.” ’Kelly adores summer, the shore, and french fries . . . future points to a career in art . . F.T.A. 3,4; Spirit Committee 4. Leslie A. Kreitler Her happiness is contagious .” ”Les” bright and cheerful, loves sausage, pizza, acting and people . . . nursing will be her career . . . Girls State Alternate 3; Social Committee Chairman 3. . A § nltii Sfamtiiatum Paul H. Koeck Small in size only.” Paul thinks baseball, wrestling, and pizza are the greatest . . . Physical Education Teacher and photographer are careers being considered . . . Baseball 4; Wres- tling 4. Renee D. Kirschner Charm strikes the sight and merit wins the soul.” ’ Donna,” a gal with lots of spirit, likes pickles and cheering . . . college, a career in languages or Foreign Service is predicted . . . Cheerleading Captain 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Student Voice Treasurer 3. Jill T. Leonard Friendliness is the only investment that never jails.” Jill's favorites include swimming, pizza, and the theatre . . . future —college bound . . . Student Voice 3. David R. Kirk a man of quiet good taste makes his mark.” Dave,” dependable and willing to work, finds sports, traveling and food his main interests . . . future plans are indefinite . . . Football 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Pres- ident of Student Voice 4. Joel W. Leeson Life is too important to take it seriously.” Skip” an athlete and friend of all, enjoys classical music . . . in the crystal ball is seen college and a career in marketing or accounting . . . Baseball 3,4; Foot- ball 3,4. Robert A. Lauritsen Small in size, large in wisdom.” Bob” flips over tennis, bowling, and stamps . . . future plans— college. Nem itorizmtH Appear . . . Robert C. Lynch The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Cars, cars and more cars describe Bob’s main interests . . . looking into the future Bob 6ees the vocation of tool and die maker. Adrianne C Loughran She has a certain glow of youth . Dreen” loves football games, weekends, and people with a sense of humor . . . college is in her mind for the future . . . Future Teachers of America 4; Spirit Committee 4; Stage Crew 4. John W. Longinetti You do not have to be heard to be noticed. John likes cars, hunting, and play- ing pool . . . hopes to be a machinist. Judith A. Lohmann In quietness you shall find happiness. Judy” is in love with desserts, clothes, and West Essex High School . . . wants to attend col- lege . . . Library Club 4; Year- book Staff 4. Stanley M. Matarazzo Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Meatball sandwiches, golf, and convertibles appeal to Stan”. . . plans to go West for college, ac- counting . . . Basketball 3; Key Club 3; Senior Week Committee. Barbara M. McNeil All bright and golden her hair, she who is young and fair A future psychology major, Barb would advise quiet cars, sincere people and pizza as excel- lent therapy . . . Social Commit- tee 4. Pamela G. McCarthy Few things go out of style— a feminine woman is one of them. Perky Pam adores driving, weekends and the telephone . . . college appears as future endeavor . . . F.T.A. 4; Archery 4; Stage Crew 3,4. 112 Bernard J. McWatters A social, friendly, sporting man. Bernie” always bursting with energy enjoys football, the shore and trips to Florida in spare time . . . college bound . . . Baseball 3,4; Football 3,4; Stage Crew 3,4. George K. Meier Consideration is a sauce to his sincerity George plans to enter into law . . . enjoys water-skiing and golf . . . Key Club 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Basketball 4. Kathleen R. Martin Always helpful is her motto. Kathy shows interest in swim- ming, bowling, skating and baby- sitting . . . near future may prove Kathy a peppy saleslady . . . Office helper 3,4. Worth more than wealth, a merry heart that laughs. Annabelle finds her interests include driving, shore and sun- daes . . . the forward look points to a Physical Science major . . . Spanish Club 4; Yearbook helper 4. Anne E. Metzger Amelia A. Maffei Every individual nature has its own charm.” Petite Amy’s” likes include shore, french fries and cokes . . . Amy can be added to the list of future teachers . . . F.T.A. 3,4; Library Aide 4; Yearbook helper 4. . . . ICnUnjr, aranti, fflork Philip T. Maffei Live today, for tomorrow’s life is too late. Football, baseball, and swimming interests prove Phil athletic . . . following college Phil will enter business administration . . . Audio-Visual Aide 3; Baseball 3,4; Football 3,4. ames R. Marino Let us live then, and be glad, while young life's before us.” A new face this year at W.E. Jimmy” enjoys cars, boating and science study . . . future years point to college . . . Audio-Visual Aide 4. 113 William R. Nims A stature undepressed in size. Driving, Key Club conventions and weekends rate tops with ''Bill”. . . Mathematics or engi- neer are possible vocations . . . Basketball 3, Captain 4; Key Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. Susan M. Osborne A merry twinkle in her eye foretells her disposition. Susie plans extensive travel and college with a major in political science . . . sunny people, King- ston Trio and tennis are favorites . . . Yearbook Staff Copy Editor 4; Student Voice 4, President 3; United Nations 3,4, Co-Chairman 3. Jane E. Meyer There’s nothing worth winning except laughter and the love of friends. Jane-Jane,” a future elementary teacher of the handicapped spends her leisure skiing, swimming and driving . . . F.T.A. Historian 3; Spanish Club 3,4; Wessex Wire Staff 4. (Tljp Hag Hnt Paul J. Mickiewicz A combination of friendliness and good humor makes him a good companion. Football, skin diving and photog- raphy are among the many inter- ests of Mick . . . Ambition— to fare the stormy seas as a Navy doctor . . . Orchestra 3,4; Audio-Visual Aide 4; Track team 3. Constance A. Mills The ability to make friends is one of God’s best gifts. Lively Connie will settle down to a nursing career . . . lollipops, twist and strawberry sodas are among likes . . . Spirit Committee Jacquelyn J. Partington A little laughter and a little seriousness make a good combination. College bound Jacky” lists water- skiing, a '36 Ford and prompt- ness among her likes . . . Spanish Club 3, President 4; Student Guide 4. Maureen C Mingle The best of healers is good cheer and a warm smile. French fries, U.S. Bonds and black bathing suits are included in Maureen’s likes ... College bound . . . Cheerleader 3,4; Spirit Com- mittee 4; Student Voice 4. mmmm Arthur G. Newman Mans wisdom governs his life. George lists hunting, camping and good food among likes . . . future plans college, probably in the field of agricultural chemistry . . . National Honor Society, 4. fetermttttfi to Frederick S. Murphy The enthusiasm of one man can inspire the crowd.” Flits” always on the go, goes for Jersey Shore, ski trips, and New York . . . college bound . . . Football Defensive Capt. 3, co- captain 4; Key Club 3,4; Spanish Club, V.P., 3,4. Judith E. Mullins ”Her charm radiated all about her” Another entree in teaching career Judy” enjoys long rides, parties, and old hit songs . . . Class Treasurer 3; Twirler 3,4; Prod. Mgr. Class Play 3. Linda F. Paull Quietness and patience becomes a woman” A future registered nurse Linda finds enjoyment with horseback riding, working at hospitals and ice skating . . . Hospital Aide 3,4; Office Helper 3. Hugh C. Morris Actions, words, and steps spell character ” Easy-going Hugh enjoys dancing, Bay Head and food ... a future English and history major . . . Orientation Committee 3; Wres- tling 4. Georgiann Perry Her humor is a continual bubble of joy” Chinese food, 'HARVEY,” vanil- la rickies, people, rate high in Georgies” likes . . . future— secretarial training . . . Junior and Senior Class Vice President; Spirit Committee 4. Martha Peavey A genuine affection for people that creates many fine friendships.” Marty” raves about thunder- birds, Cape Cod, and swimming . . . future plans point to college . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Student Guide 3,4; Twirler 3,4. Philip L. Pharmer He joyed of life’s pleasures.” Fanny” goes for Drive-Ins, track, and Roast Beef . . . Entree into field of Hotel-Restaurant Admin- istration . . . Football 3,4; Track 4; Senior Week Committee. 116 John R. Robbins The shape of his life will be molded by his hands.” Big, tall John finds his main interests in photography . . . Has actively contributed his works to the Wessex Wire, Yearbook and Caldwell Progress. Robert E. Potts A jolly good fellow, with friends galore.” Tennis, skiing and DeMolay are among favorite activities which occupy Bob”. . . college and law degree will come in the future . Constitution Committee Chairman 3; Student Voice 3. SfmttiiBljtjiB iMaip . . . Joyce L. Pitti Silence is often more meaningful than speech.” Joyce rates swimming, music, convertibles and pizza pie among her many favorites ... a future secretary and stenographer are he present ambitions. Bonnie E. Pierce A sweet, attractive kind of grace.” Vermont, blonde ere waits and friends are among Bonnie’s” endeavors . . . college and For- eign Service are seen in future . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Service Committee Chairman 3,4; United Nations Chairman 3,4. Mary S. Royer In beauty one finds truth; in truth, beauty.” Mary Sue enjoys spending her time at dances, the shore, and water-skiing in Florida . . . future points to a secretarial career . . . Stage Crew 3. John S. Romano Youth is the age of enjoyment.” Easy-going John finds his pleasure covers just about everything . the near future points to work. Peter P. Sacco A man is measured by his deeds. Water-skiing, money and open houses are among Pete’s favorites . . . College bound . . . Key Club 3,4; Student Voice 3,4; Orienta- tion Committee 3,4. Peter T. Scangarello A man with a mighty voice.” Big Pete” lists football, drama, and boats among his favorites ... future plans indefinite . . . Foot- ball 3,4; Class Play 3; Social Committee Chairman 3. Richard J. Pulis One knows the workman by his work.” Rich enjoys good food, drive-in movies and hunting and fishing . . . future points to college . . . . ffltll Eniutrp Kevin P. Pullin He’s a favorite with everybody.” Irish” lists black-eyed peas, sports cars and skin-diving among his likes . . . college bound, major- ing in forestry or business . . . Baseball 3; Senior Cabinet. Pamela J. Reese ”A true friend may be well reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” A future teacher Pam cheers for school spirit, horseback riding and driving . . . Cheery Aide 3,4; Twirler 3,4; Wessex Wire staff 3,4. William D. Riley Life is meant to be lived to the fullest.” Carefree Bill can be heard talking about swimming, driving, Don's and weekends ... At present future plans are indefinite. 117 Joyce L Schaffer With skill and diligence, few things are impossible.” A future teacher, Joyce can be heard talking about Rainbow and lots of school spirit . . . Girls State 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook Underclassmen Edi- tor 4. Gwendolyn M. Solmssen There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity. “People, traveling and Sincerity rate high with Wendy . . . college bound . . . National Honor Society 4, International club, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Chair- man 4; United Nations, 3 and 4. Florence D. Sparks A quick mind and a lovely face. Del”. . . enjoys clothes, sewing, popsicles and football games . . . college bound . . . National Honor Society 3,4. Spirit com- mittee 4; Student Guide 3,4. Lewis G. Schimmelpfenning A little nonsence now and then is relished by the best of men.” Lewy intends on establishing a business to call his own . . . taking long trips, carpentry and indoor sports rate high with Lew. Sin BmmtprB Richard C. Schoenert A fine athlete and worker.” Rich” a future leader in Chris- tian education, is very active in sports . . . Basketball 3; Football 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Student Guide. Robert A. Scotese His deeds reflect his interests. Bob” intends to go to technical school . . . enjoys racing cars, records, Italian food. Sandra Seiler A true friend is the most valuable of riches.” Tiger . . . plans to be a reg- istered nurse . . . enjoys Italian food, hamburgers, sports cars ... archery 4, choir 4, stage crew 4. Ethel M. Sperry Silence is more musical than any song. A future dental assistant Ethel is fond of bowling, sewing, and driving . . . library aide, 3; office helper 3. 118 Jane N. Staab Music is the thing that I love most ” Janie” a girl who will do well in acting and college, enjoys act- ing, singing, and directing . . . All State Chorus, 1st Soprano 3; Yearbook Activities Editor 4. Susan L. Shipman Happy ever, worried never” unior college is where Sue will be ... a gal fond of horse- back riding, swimming and col- lecting records . . . Archery 4; Office Helper 4; Choir 4. Elizabeth A. Sheperd Individual character is a great hope of society” Liz” always bubbling plans to become a future teacher. She adores week-ends and humor . . . student voice 3. Junior Play Committee. Cheryl A. Smith A sign of wisdom is shown in continual cheerfulness ” Cheri” enjoys camp, traveling and true Americans . . . Future plans point to a career in teaching . . . National Honor Society 3,4; Student Voice 3,4; Yearbook 4. . . . nf Brparn0 “Flash plans to attend college . . . a guy who rates hunting, fishing and racing cars high on list of favorites . . . Wessex Wire 3,4; Photography 3,4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. Donald L. Simpkins Let’s spend life as well as we can” Colette E. Steffens 'The truest virtue is sincerity” A very devoted girl, Colette is college bound . . . her interests include fast horses, parties and American Indians . . . Spanish Club 3. Josephine T. Stagnitto Good things come in small packages.” The future will find Josie” a nurse . . . a girl who enjoys parties, pizza and football games . . . Wessex Wire 3; Yearbook Staff 4. 119 Robert W. Thayer Happy is he, free and independent.n '’Bob” an all-around guy, enjoys swimming, shooting, and water- skiing . . . the future will find attending college. A Kittle 8 aimeB0 . . . Carol S. Tarbox Has the wonderful combination of intelligence, enthusiasm, and sincerity ” Carol Sue lists among her favor- ites Sauerbraten, traveling, and British films . . . college bound . . . Exchange Student 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Wessex Wire 4. Rose C Tarantino Silence is golden.” Rosie” a future model or secre- tary enjoys ice skating, tennis, and roller skating . . . Archery 4. Antoinette M. Valorani A pleasure to know ” Toni” intends to go to business school ... is fond of pizza, shore, Rock n’ Roll, and con- vertibles . . . Bowling 3; Stage Crew 4. 120 Bruce F. Vane Reason and judgment make the foundation of a leader.” Bruce intends to major in Chem- istry ... a guy very fond of swimming . . . Key Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Bas- ketball 3,4. CORNELIS A. VANDERBERG Strong body and capable mind” Sandy” plans to major in Arch- eology . . . enjoys Volkswagon and wrestling . . . Key Club 3,4; Wrestling 4. Russell J. Steinel Worry kills men, so why worry?” Russ” aims to head for the serv- ices following graduation . . . enjoys pizza, cars, motorcycles, and a hot Oldsmobile. Lynda J. Verilhac A good nature wins many friends” The future will find 'Lyn” a nurse . . . she enjoys ice-skating, softball and swimming . . . Arch- ery 4; Basketball 3; Choir 3,4. Janet Wakeley Her field of interest is life itself.” Jan”. . . college-bound and a future nurse ... is fond of people, piano, swimming . . . Cheery Aide 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook helper 4. Joy Traendly Myrth makes the day seem shorter College-bound Joy rates motor- cycles, football games and true friends tops . . . Social Committee 4; Spanish Club 4; Spirit Com- mittee 4. Mark O. Thelin A man of his own mind” “Mark plans to attend a tech- nical school upon graduation ... likes include teachers who don't give homework, cars and girls. Henry Tino Fun for all, and all for fun.” Friendly Henry likes hunting, driving, Italian food and sports . . . a future beautician . . . Track 3,4. Robert S. Vachunek Every man stamps his value upon himself.” Bob” plans to enter the field of Automobile designing . . . enjoys hot rods, motorcycles, and spare ribs. James D. Walker My destiny is mine to guide.” Jim plans to work after school . . . interests include cars, cars, and more cars . . . Audio-Visual Aide 4; Baseball 3. 121 Martha J. Wood An outward sign of loveliness.” Horses, horses, horses and sports occupy most of Marty's” time . . . a college bound gal who plans some type of work in the field of Commercial Art . . . Bowling 3. Roy H. Zartman The world is my oyster” Roy finds hunting, flying, cars, sleep and 3:31 p.m. high on list of likes ... a guy with his head in the clouds, Roy plans aviation for the future. We Wake . . . Michael J. Walsh Every man’s work is a portrait of himself.” Mike is a guy fond of sports, Irish food, and jokes . . . college bound . . . Baseball 3,4; Football 3,4. Joan C. Zmuida I live to be merry and gay.” Horses, ice-skating and swimming occupy Joan’s time ... a future nurse Joan plans college and or a nursing school . . . Stage Crew 4; International Club 3. Robert D. Weldon True to his word, his work, his friends.” Bob” a future Business major finds sports, mid-west and girls rate high . . . Baseball 3,4; Bas- ketball 3,4; National Honor So- ciety 3,4. Henry O. Westendarp A sensible, well-bred young man.” Swimming, golf and the summer are a few of Westy’s likes . . . college bound . . . Key Club 3,4; Library Aide 4; Transition and Orientation Committee 3,4. Robert N. Wildrick He scatters enjoyment who enjoys much.” Bob finds enjoyment in cars, money, and sleep . . . future plans point to college . . . Audio-Visual Aide 4; Football 3; Student Voice 3. 122 anmnrrmu! Robert J. Tenwolde Is not life too short for us to bore ourselves Bob’’ enjoys cars, girls, and food . . . plans to work for father and enter the electrician field. Richard Trachuk He has the will to enjoy life. Bowling, pool, and cars occupy most of Rich’s time . . . plans to enter the Navy after graduation. This year West Essex was proud to be host to its first American Field Service student. Martine Briand, who comes to America from Angers, France, has been an asset to the senior class and to the school. Our petite jeune fille with her abundant, cheery hellos” has contrib- uted much to our understanding of the numerous similarities among the people of the world. The AFS is organized for the purpose of a mutual exchange between two cultures. Martine’s presence has illus- trated this goal. Not only has she seen America and its views, but West Essex has gotten a more accurate picture of a European viewpoint. Residing with the Gille family of North Caldwell, Martine has shared a community as well as a school environ- ment. Of all our French ambasador’s talents, her conspicuous love for music and her ability to play the piano are most prominent. Her bubbling exuberance was spon- taneous on that day she led the school in the AFS Cheer at our AFS assembly! Such is the flavor which Martine has lent to this school year. Martine Briand A bright glow introduces warm friendship” Harry A. Tyler Life is real, life is earnest Harry enjoys country-girls, motor- cycles, and skin-diving . . . plans to enter the Coast Guard after completion of school. John D. Wagner An inexhaustible good nature is one of the most precious gifts of heaven.” John, a newcomer, enjoys photog- raphy, sports cars and horseback riding . . . future indefinite. Dear West Essex Friends: No it is impossible ... I am just amazed to see how fast time goes. The AFS makes me spend a very enriching year. Every day brings me new interest- ing things to feed my thirst of knowing people. I discovered the real joy of sharing and of adapting oneself to a different way of life. I said different, in fact, I find out that an American family is very similar to a French one besides some derails and habits. The friendship and openness of Americans struck me very much. I, now belong to two families and feel the great joy of giving and receiving. I am especially thankful to the Gilles, my American family, who adopted me so friendly and to Mrs. Arnold who initiates me to the high school life so kindly. Thanks to them and the whole com- munity I have a marvelous time. I wish heartily that the American Field Service will grow larger and larger to create a better understanding in the world.” Affectionately, Martine 123 DONE MOST FOR WEST ESSEX David Kirk 124 Sue Osborne MOST ADMIRED Mary Royer Skip Murphy BEST FIGURE AND PHYSIQUE Amy Maffci Denny Hilaire BEST LOOKING Bob Wildrick Dianne Dochtcrmann Personality MOST DEPENDABLE Pete Sacco Robin Flavelle MOST INTELLIGENT Bruce Vane Florence Sparks CUTEST Penny Giltzow Richie Allen BEST DANCERS Judy Fritze Henry Tino MOST ATHLETIC Jan Jesscl Jim Diliberto CHATTERBOXES Linda Kane Kevin Pullin CLASS CLOWNS Mike Walsh George Perry NICEST SMILE Leslie Colcord Bruce Catherwood MOST VERSATILE Donna Kirschner Kip Frischknecht BEST PERSONALITY Merry Evans Bernie McWatters CLASS WIT Lianne Audette Angelo Cifarerto MOST CREATIVE Joan Butterworth Lew Schimmelpfennig 125 Nineteen sixty-two began as a year filled with bright promises for the members of the Senior Class. With each committee working diligently, an eventful Senior Week and Senior Ball were held. Culvermere, chosen as the site of the spring picnic, offered everything from horseback riding to water skiing, topped by an evening of dining and dancing. Senior Week, in the planning stages, was a time of privileges and fun for those who have finally become masters of the school. It was certainly a hectic week for the underclass- £ ?mor (Uahtnet STANDING: Kevin Pullin, Judy Fritze. SEATED: Robert Lauritson, David Griffin, Frederick Murphy, Robert Enstice, Gregory Jordan, and Mr. Bennett Pironti. men, who were the butt of many innocent jokes. The Senior Ball, held in the gym, climaxed the year. Harvey,” a three-act comedy became a source of income needed to finance our year end activities. But the highlight of our high school career 126 was, of course, graduation. Gowns and caps had been ordered, and all looked forward to the culmination of four years of high school. In the moment when they received their diplomas, the seniors realized that it represented time and effort, combined with many experi- ences which will remain with them for a long time to come. fym Wt Mnrkrii 'A prosperous opportunity for adventure. My satisfaction collapsed, and fear came; 1 judged I was a lost man.” . . milled about . . . and did what I could to be glad.” . . an emmense job” . . . after Who tested the torpedoes?” the Seniors UJbm Wt IGauglu'b Football? Indeed yes!” 129 None believe it” ... a deadline met! Mlmt lip fUayrii Smother How are they feeling about the calamity?” . . and said they didn’t know.” I adopted the American values exclusively.” You have heard it, it is him How can they sleep at night for dreading the tortures of next day?” . . giddy with fatigue,” eh Mr. Gauntt? lUjnt Mt Hm f oun$ uJmjptbpr Jane Meyer Georgiann Perry Dave Kirk Ellen Gerard fkttrnna A. R. Meeker Co. Suler’s Wholesale Produce Springfield, New Jersey Route 46, Caldwell Twp., N. J. 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