West Orange High School - Ranger Yearbook (West Orange, NJ)

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MEMORIUM RAYMOND E. HEARN The untimely passing of Mr. Raymond E. Hearn was of deep concern to both the student body and the faculty of West Orange High School. Before his retirement less than two years ago, Mr. Hearn had served as our principal for 15 years. Those of us who were fortunate enough to know Mr. Hearn remember him as an able administrator, and as a warm, understanding person with an exceptionally fine sense of humor. Scores of West Orange graduates personally knew of Mr. Hearn's genial nature and his ability to handle all of the multitudinous problems of young people with the wisdom of his years of experience, tempered with a young man's view- point. LEIGH BLUMER Pop ' as he was affectionately called by hundreds of West Orange High students, was an extraordinary teach- er and person. U.S. History came alive daily in his in- formal but informative class. No one was more consistently cheerful and fair than he. We looked forward to his humorous comments in the classroom and in the hall. A nature and outdoor enthusiast, Mr. Blumer looked forward to Sunday excursions to the country with his family. While at home he enjoyed collecting antiques to improve his noted collection. We will miss Pop and his ready smile. The reading of this book which is woven around our history will bring pleasant memories of Pop to all our minds. 7

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MR. JOSEPH TYLUS His sparkling wit and pleasant disposition make Mr. Tylus extremely popular with the student body, as well as with the faculty. As Director of Guidance, Mr. Joseph Tylus is all-important in opening new frontiers for the students of West Orange High. His antics and lectures on the Leadership Training Conference will not be soon forgotten by those students who attended. A graduate of Trenton State College, Mr. Tylus earned his master's degree at Seton Hall University. He has spent his entire teaching career at West Orange High. As a senior English teacher and advisor to the West- O Ranger before becoming Director of Guidance, Mr. Tylus did much to enrich the senior year in school. In his present capacity he advises senior boys as to selecting an occupation or a college and heads the administration of the guidance department. The Class of 1961 is proud to dedicate the Wesf-O- Ranger to Mr. Joseph Tylus in grateful appreciation of his untiring efforts for the student body of West Orange High. 6

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JESSE I. TAYLOR Superintendent Mr. Taylor, a graduate of Wesleyan University, re- ceived his master's degree from the Teachers' College of Columbia University. After teaching in Islip, Long Island, he came to West Orange High School to teach chemistry and to coach the football team. Mr. Taylor was soon raised to the position of Vice- principal of the high school, then to the position of Principal of Edison Jr. High, and to his present post of Acting Superintendent. He is planning to obtain necessary additions to the elementary schools and to plan programs that will give a major consideration to the students' personality and attitudes toward their studies and their lives. FRANK S. ALBRIGHT Director of Secondary Education Dr. Albright holds the important position of Director of Secondary School Education. He came to West Orange from the Midwest in 1956 and has since been an asset to the school system in developing curriculum and inter- class co-ordination. Dr. Albright graduated from Bradley University, received a master's degree from the Uni- versity of Illinois, and holds a PhD. from the University of Chicago. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION (l-r): Dr. Archie McGregor, Jesse Taylor, Dr. Charles Torlucci, Samuel Christiano, John O'Brien, Mrs. Jacob Friund, John Shannon, Arthur Redmond.