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

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Unisphere (Seniors) The Unisphere—the symbol of the New York World's Fair—is one of the world's most complex structures. In its construction newly created techniques were applied to solve entirely new problems. As the Senior Class of West Essex goes out into life, they will be greeted by entirely new situations that must be faced with the strength and purposefulness symbolized by the Unisphere. It will be their duty to advance our goal of Peace Through Understand- ing.

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Library Mrs. Marion Breiding, Librarian; Mrs. Dorothy Roark, Assistant Librarian. A Knight could spend a year in our library without even scratching through the surface of its information. With the addition of approx- imately 1,000 books this year, one can find volumes pertaining to the histories, sciences and the arts — both ancient and modern. Also to the Knight's access are periodicals, filmstrips, and records as well as a newly purchased copying machine. All these are available to make ours a knowledgeable Knight. What do you mean smile” — it's Monday morning . . . next door in the Study Center 26

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West Essex Seniors Are CSD SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Gordon Morris, treasurer; Jane Windolf, secretary; David Berkowitz, vice-president; Craig Van Pelt, president. and constuction began . . . Freshmen at Last!!! Freshmen at Last!!! Everyone was thrilled about finally entering high school, and a new one, too. But new was an understatement! There was no auditorium, no cafeteria, (we ate lunch in the classroom), the halls were littered with wires, and teachers used whistles to change periods. The gyms weren’t finished, so we played archery outside in our street clothes and later square-danced in the cafeteria. Also, we had no fields — all our sports were played away, and the varsity football team caught poison ivy. But within a few months, nearly everything was finished; and in spite of the confusion, we enjoyed ourselves. Our first big project was a dance, The Swinging Sixties,” under the direction of our officers, Mark 7.eek, Jeff Bond, Carol Albano and Vinnie Albergato, and our advisers, Mrs. Theodora Gaetano and Mr. Richard Rizzo. Our other big project was a Theater Benefit at the Park Theater, Blue Hawaii” with Elvis Presley. Then in February, most of the English classes went with the Seniors to see West Side Story.” As the year ended, the base of a unified class was established and many new friendships were formed. As Sophomores As Sophomores, we elected Craig Van Pelt, George Leu, Piffie Gunther-Mohr and Jeff Bond as officers. With the departure of Mrs. Gaetano, Mr. Rizzo became our sole adviser. Our first project of the year, an intro- duction dance with the freshmen, was a huge success. Other projects were a bowl- ing tournament at Belle-Aire Lanes, a Fun Nite with the Seniors that included the movie, No Time for Sergeants,” followed by ping-pong, volley ball, basketball, and dancing in the gym.