West Side High School - Lamp Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1958 volume:

THE CLASS OF JANUARY 1958 PRESENTS THE LAMP WEST SIDE NIGH SCHOOL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY lma Mater DE VIC A TION 1.A1 ma Ma I RICHARD VINCENT VE JULIO There's nothing terrible in death;. 'Tis but to cast our robes away And sleep at night, without a breath To break repose till dawn of day. —Robert Montgomery We. the Graduating Class of January 1958. would like to dedicate our yearbook to the memory of Richard Vincent De Julio. He was a good friend to many of us. and we wish him eternal haDDiness. i.J- Is 1 n t= ffrfs fife w—m J bIT? EDGAR K. DAWSON Vice Principal Congratulations! Commencement time is drawing near. You are already a picked group. Only half of those who started the long trail 12 years ago are with you today. We pray that you may continue to be members of that select group whose characters continue to grow and who become ever more worthy citizens. ‘God bless you and keep you. every one.” 4 We. the graduating class of January 1958. would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Senior Advisers. Mrs. Korfmann and Mr. Dispenziere. We thank you for the many hours of strenuous work that you both put in for the benefit of our class. Without your help and guidance we would not have been as successful as we have been. CLASS ADVISERS ELEANOR KORFMANN CARMINE JOHN DISPENZIERE 5 OFFICE STAFF LANGUAGE GUIDANCE 7 SPECIAL SUBJECTS SENIORS Robert Aljn Anderson Boob A smile on hit face and a girl on his mind Spanish National Honor Society; GWA: Baseball; Biology Club. 10 Thomas Roderick Anderson Andy Did nothing in particular but did it vary well Isabel Christine Apice Belle Always neat from head to feet, charming, poised and always sweet National Honor Society; Italian Club; Service Club; Bowling Club; SWACS; GWA. PTSA; Decoration Committee. Yearbook Committee; Play Committee; Prom Committee. Sarah Alyce Baldwin Monkey” Its nice to be natural when you're naturally nice GWA; PTSA. Richard Barton Rich A little fun now and then, is relished by the best of men Co-Captain of Indoor and Outdoor Track Team; Spanish Club; Varsity Football Team; Senior Reception Decorating Committee; Prom Committee; GWA. Donald Frank Bencs Don A winning combination of wisdom and personality. President. National Honor Society; Senior Senator; Co-Captain. Soccer Team; Varsity Baseball Team; Basketball Team; JV; GWA. Marilyn Jo Baxydto Mar A pleasant way and a friendly smile. Make knowing Marilyn really worth while- Bowling Club; Senior Reception; GWA Representative; Prom Committee; Stock and Bond Club. Frank Andrew Biondi Bob Many dull classes have been brightened by Frank's witty remarks. GWA; JV Football; JV Basketball; Senior Reception Committee; Mixed Chorus; Dance Club; Hall Patrol. Victoria Ann Biclko Vicky Many a girl you’ll meet. But never one so quiet and sweet. GWA; PTSA. John Ludwig Bielko Men of few words are the best of men. GWA. II Lawrence Allen Boxer The Box It talk was money he'd be a millionaire Westonian; Track Team. Marie Grace Boscia Bosco She has a laugh that's lull ol fun, and a disposition as bright os the sun. Orchestra; Swimming Club; SWACS; GWA; French Club; Senior Reception Committee; Prom Committee. Joan Theresa Caloia Rocky A kind word, a chaarful smile, bar charishad friendship was worth whila. Dramatcers; GWA. Judith Ann Marie Bontcmpo Judy She is attractive and naat as can be. A sweater smile you never will sea. GWA; GWA Representative; Senior Re-cetion Committee; Prom Committee. Mary Lou Grace Burke Mair Here is a girl vary cute and petite. whose disposition is nice, and manner, sweet. GWA; Service Club: Hall Patrol; Senior Class Treasurer; Prom Committee; PTSA. Victor John Camasta Dark Cloud He is full of mischief end fun. and alto liked by everyone” Varsity Football; GWA Representative: Baseball; Senior Reception Committee; Math Club; Stock and Bond Club. 13 Madeline Claire Christillcs Mad” Just a pal. kind and true, a loyal class mate, through and through. Member of GWA; Member of Dramaters. Gloria Aurora Cornacchia Gler A pretty miss topped with intelligence.’' Library Club; GWA. George Richard Curry Ricky” He's only a boy with his noise, girls and tun, you can't find a better under the sun. Varsity Football; Varsity Track; J.V. Basketball; Decorating Committee; Invitation Committee; Prom Committee. Elizabeth Marguerite Cxyxcwski Betty A rare combination of wisdom and personality. National Honor Society; Senior Senator; SWACS; Home Room Representative; Spanish Club; Decorating Committee for Senior Reception; Homeroom Banker; Bowling Club. Oswald Henry Davis Ozzie An easy going guy with an intelligent sense of humor. Science Club. President; Garden Club-Biology Club; GWA. Stanley Dashuta Stan the Man” A big brood man whole face speaks of an honest heart within. Spanish Club; Garden Club; Biology Lab; Outdoor Track; Soccer Team; J.V. Football Team; GWA. Eva Inez Dorflaufcr Eve Freckles end blue eyes describe Eve to a t With her pleasing way, a success she's sure to be. Westonian Reporter. Typist. Sales Agent. Financial Manager. Circulation Manager; Senior Reception Committee; Yearbook Committee; GWA; SWACS; Service Club; Banking Assistant; PTSA. Carol Anne Di Nardo ”Nardi” She is small, she is wise; She is a terror for her sue. Prom Committee; Senior Reception Committee; GWA. Ercsella Audricss Edmonds Baby Doll Her charming manner makes friends with all who meet her. Mixed Chorus; GWA; PTSA; Glee Club; Service Club. 14 Richard Thomas Egan Rebel Handsome, slick with girls, all around good guy?' GWA Barbara Jane Evans Barb She's gay in spirit and just plain nice; Her popularity is beyond all price. Captain. Twirier • Usherette; President. Business Honor Society; Senior Reception Committee; Vice President. National Honor Society; Yearbook Typing Committee; Homeroom Chairman; Stage Crew. Spanish Club; Junior Investment Club; GWA; PTSA; Invitation Committee. Ralph W. Finaldi Moose” If half he told the girls were true; The world would be in quite a stew. President. Art Club; Senior Senator; Senior Reception Committee; Prom Committee; Showcase Displays. Marie G. Frantantoni ■Reo Her eyes are big, her friends are many; To make her smile, ust mention Lenny. Library Club; French Club; Senior Ro-ception Committee; GWA; Yearbook Committee; Service Club; PTSA; GWA Homeroom Representative. Louise Ferguson “Lou Lou A friend to all, a foe to none; That's our Louise all wrapped in one. Orchestra; Color Guard; Dramateers; Prom Committee; GWA Homeroom Alternate Representative; PTSA; Basketball Club. 15 Marie Carmclla Fresco ••Jinx Rather informal, always neat, plenty of poise and oh how tweet. GWA; Decoration Committee; Prom Committee. Crcgory Arnold Galaida •■Grog Hit wit. his smile and friendly ways, will make him a favorite all his days. Latin Club; Biology Lab; Soccer Team; GWA; Garden Club; Hall Patrol; Senior Reception Committee; Homeroom Banker. Barbara Ann Fullone •Barb A happy smile for everyday. GWA; Decoration Committee; Prom Committee. Phyllis Celia Garaffa Phyl She has a pleasant smile and a friendly voice; As a wonderful girl she's everyone's choice. Spanish Club; Varsity Show; GWA; Chorus; Glee Club; Stagehand tor Senior Show '56; Service Club; Prom Committee. John Frank Gabriel Gabo Agreeable. athletic, full of tun. his good looks ore liked by everyone. Treasurer. GWA; GWA Executive Council; Captain, Football Team; Outdoor Track; Baseball: Senior Reception Committee. President Homeroom; Father and Son Association; Visual Aids. Joanne Marie Gcronimo “Jo ' She's always happy, always gay; Her chatter continues throughout the day. GWA; Senior Reception Committee; Chairman, Homeroom; Prom Committee; Usherette for Graduation; Typing Committee; Invitation Committee. Gladys Mary Goduti -GeGe- This young lady has nary a foe; into the profession of flying she'll go. GWA; SWACS; Usherette. Chairman, Senior Rccoption Refreshment Committee; Yearbook Committee; Service Club; Senior Show Committee; PTSA. Patricia Ann Gorhau Pat Sometimes serious, more often Otf' charming and swtfet in every way- GWA. 17 Eva Elizabeth Gruber Little Eva” Her witty jest. her frequent unite, makes her friendship we worthwhile. Secretary. National Honor Society; GWA; GW A Representative; GWA Executive Council; Biology Club; Vice President, Science Club; President. French Club; PTSA; Honor Awards Committee; Band; Assembly Committee; Co-Chairman. Senior Reception Decorating Committee; Play Committee; Yearbook Committee; Junior Achievement; SWACS; Math Club; Treasurer. Bowling Club; Theatre Party; Orchestra. 18 Sidney Gruber SW I've been dying lor lour years, now I'm going to live.’1 Latin Club; GWA. John Rocco Gurrera •Jackie He is small, he is wise, he is a terror for his size. Stock and Bond Club; Baseball Team; GWA; Reception Committee; Senior Senator; Math Club. Marlene Judith C. Hall ••Mar” She looks like on angel and acts like one too. but you never can tell what an angel will do. GWA; Prom Committee; Hall Patrol; PTSA; Senior Play Committee. Alfred Hawes Duke It's easy to be nice when you're naturally nice. Art Club; Prom Committee; Decoration Committee. Invitation Committee. Joseph Anthony Hermann Joe “Full of fun and mischief too. doing things he shouldn't do.” Swimming Team, Varsity; Spanish Club; Visual Aids Club; GWA Alternate. Joanne Elvira Inga Jo A pleasant smile for everyone. Joanne is known for having tun. GWA; Service Club; Hall Patrol. Dorothy Alice Heys Dot “Laughing and talking all day long— She's always doing something wrong. GWA. Orchestra; Vice President. Bowling Club; Senior Reception Decoration Committee; Spanish Club. Faith Joan Hoffman •Fay Short and Snappy She is always Happy. French Club; PTSA; SWACS; GWA; President. Theater Party; Senior Senator; Senior Reception Committee; Play Committee; Bowling Club; Wes toman Staff; Prom Committee; Dance Club. Julius Jackson Big Jay In the Golden chain of friendship Regard him as a link. Varsity, Cross Country; Track; Invitation Committee; Decoration Committee; Prom Committee; GWA. 19 Henry Paul Jacobitti Hank” He it full of mischief end fun. But a fellow like this is liked by everyone. GWA; PTSA; Italian Club; Dance Band; Band. Orchestra; Senior Representative; Soccer Team; Senior Reception Decorating Committee; Chairman. Music Committee; Yearbook Committee. Agnes Marie Kane ”Aq Quiet in manner, and always kind. A friend like Agnes is hard to find.” GWA; Prom Committee; Service Club; Junior Investment Club; PTSA. Lorraine Marie Jallo Lorraine” Her blue-gray eyes and ready smile. Make her friendship well worthwhile. GWA: Senior Reception Committee; Ushcrofte for Graduation; Yearbook Typing Committee. Amelia Lenora Jenkins Pennie Richard's ship has never sailed out of the bay. Without taking her heart as a stowaway.” Senior Representative; Yearbook Committee. Girls Basketball- Prom Committee. GWA; Decorating Committee; Glee Club; Chorus. Margaret F. Kayan Marge A cheery word a chery smile. Are things that make life more worthwhile. GWA; GWA Representative; PTSA; Prom Committee; Stock and Bond Club; SWACS; French Club; Library Club. 20 Priscilla C. Klein Pris Whatever she does she docs woII, She's smart, energetic, and ust swell. Co-Cap� a.n. Tw.rlers; GWA; SWACS; Spanish Club. Vice President and Secretary. Senior Reception Decorating Committee; PTSA; Prom Committee, Senior Usherette; Invitation Committee. John Milan Kosar •Curly A mild and modest lellow. lull of ambition and ability. Baseball; Soccer; Football; Homeroom Representative; GWA; Latin Club; Orchestra. Edward Joseph Lewis •Eddie Bells may ring and teachers scold. But Eddie never does what he is told. Attendance Office; Stock and Bond Club; Visual Aid. Gail Faith Keller Gail Here's a gal. tall and blond. Of dancing she is mighty fond. GWA. PTSA; Variety Show; Cafe do Pans; Attendance Staff; Sonior Reception Committco; Senior Prom Committee; SWACS; Junior Investment Club. Warren Drew Larson Wally A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the wisest men.' GWA; Spanish Club. Clcnjcntine Joan Ludovico Clem Modest, as her blushing shows, happy as her smites disclose. SWACS; GWA; PTSA- Lat.n Club; Senior Play Committee; Senior Prom Committee. - Afe. Mary Ann Virginia Loboda “Mare Mary Ann. the witty athlete of our c ass. Hat alwayt a joke for each lad and lass. GWA. Representative; Homeroom Bank er; President. Bowling Club; SWACS PTSA; Tennis Club; Attendance Office GWA. Senior Reception Committee Junior Investment Club; Senior Show Committee. Rose Marie Frances Mattia Ro” Her Wit. her smile, and friendly ways. Will make her a favorite all her days. National Honor Society; GWA; Vice President. Business Honor Society; Class Treasurer; PTSA; Service Club SWACS. Edward Mallon Ed To study little, worry less, is his idea of happiness. Varsity Track; GWA; Baseball. Dianne Barbara Maxxarclla Dee Witty, testing, a flirt all around. A nicer girl can scarcely be found. GWA; Westonian Business Staff; Senior Reception Committee; Invitation Committee; Senior Senator; Service Club; John Joseph McCann Jackio He is a classmate kind and true. Furthermore a worker too. GWA; Library Club. Catherine Ann Mcrcurio Cathy A prettier secrotary you'll never find. To her looks is added a clever mind. GWA; GWA. Homeroom Representative; Treasurer. Business Honor Society; Senior Reception Committee; Invitation Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Class Chairman; Junior Investment Club; Senior Show Stage Crew; Yearbook Typing Committee; PTSA; Senior Show Committee. Fred H. Miller Great men die young, I feel faint. GWA. Homeroom Representative; Senior Reception Committee; Soccer Team; Prom Committee; President. Junior Investment Club; Attendance Staff; Yearbook Typing Committee. Anthony Joseph Miloscia •Tony A little mischief, some fun Makes Tony liked by everyone. Baseball; GWA; Visual Aids; Cross Country; Stock and Bond Club. Camille Ann Mignone Cam Always smiling, always kind, She's the lass you like to find. Italian Club; GWA. Alternate Representative; Service Club: SWACS; Glee Club; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Senior Reception Committee. 23 Frances Antoinette Modugno Fran Always charming, always sweet. Just the girl you'd like to meat. GWA; Senior Prom Committee; Senior Show Committee; Senior Reception Committee; PTSA. Joanne Marie Montanaro Jo Hot quiet ways, win your heart. GWA; Treasurer. Italian .Club; Bowlino Club; PTSA. SWACS; Theater Party. Ellyn Ann Napoli El Her giggles and laughter will never end. lor this the hat won many a friend. Prom Committee; Service Club; Art Club; GWA; Senior Reception Committee; PTSA. Eleanor Helen Nawojski Elly An ambitious gal, who's friendly too. she will cheer you up when you are blue President. SWACS; Twirler; West Side Junior Red Cross Representative; Senior Reception Committee; Decorating Committee; Biology Club; Photography Club; GWA; PTSA. Joseph William Morgan Bill Men of few words are the best of them. Chemistry Club; PTSA; GWA. 24 Joyce Helen Nicbcrgall Joy “Always happy, always gay. Always found tn the same old way. GWA; Italian Club; PTSA. 25 Carmel Maria Nigro Mol Quiet and small. Loved by all.” Gw A; Theater Club; Spanish Club; Orchestra; Color Guard; Momaroom Banker. Carol Mary Nollcr She it wito but not to tall, Precious things are often small. National Honor Society; Cheerleader; GWA. Homeroom Representative; GWA. Executive Council; Treasurer. French Club; President. Math Club; Vice President. Bowling Club; Service Club; Library Club; Science Club; Biology Club; PTSA; SWACS. Theater Party; Senior Reception Committee; Dance Club; Prom Committee. Maria Barbara Patcrno Maggie Mari is one grand girt, indeed. We all know that the will succeed.” Business Honor Society; GWA; SWACS; Italian Club: Junior Investment Club; Prom Committee; PTSA. Ccorgc Pctrakakas The Greek” He is agreeable and lull oI fun, he is liked by everyone.” Alternate GWA Representative: GWA; Senior Prom Committee; Stock and Bond Club; Investment Club. Jr. Marie Pctrosxello Blondie” She can be quiet, she can be gay. All in her kind, friendly way.” Senior Senator; GWA; Usherette; National Honor Society: Business Honor Society; Chairman. Senior Reception Committee: Senior Prom Committee; President. Junior Investment Club; Yearbook Typing Committee; Stage Crew; Invitation Committee. Jerry Mario Puorro Not too senous, not too gay Just a friend in every way. ’ GWA. Patricia Ruth Pokryska Pat” Quiet and small, liked by all. Senior Senator; Senior Reception Committee; Participant in Variety Show; GWA; Prom Committeo; Usherette. 26 Norma Virginia Roberts Her quiet manner wins your heart.' GWA Judith Joan Ribciro Judy Quiet to the bystander, but full of fun amongst her friends. National Honor Society: Italian Club; SWACS; Orchestra; Twirlcrs; Band; Bowlmg Club; Homeroom Banker; GWA; Play Committee; Decorating Committee; Prom Committee; Service Club. Joseph Mario Sabba Joe A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. GWA; PTSA; Spanish Club; Stocks and Bonds Club. Anna Lois Sales ■Loe She looks like an angel, acts like one too. But you never can tell what an angel will do. Dramatocrs; Chorus; Homeroom Banker; Glee Club; GWA; Usherette; Senior Reception; Prom Committee; Girls' Basketball Club; PTSA. GWA. Lois San Filippo lo Jolly, cheery, full of fun. she brightens the day for everyone ” GWA; Reception Committee; Prom Committee. John Alfred Schadt Shot If fun interferes with work. He forgets about the work. Soccer Team. Mary Joan San Filippo Joanie” A friendly gal always on the go, Pleasing to look at. even nicer to know. GWA; Senior Reception; Art Club; Business Honor Society; Senior Prom Committee. Chairman; Junior Investment Club; Chairman. English Class; Yearbook Typing Committee. Russell Charles Schoemcr Buddy Worry let it run away. Live a life and live it gay.” GWA; Swimming Team. 28 Eliiabcth Shannock Betty Rather informal, always neat, Plenty of poise and oh how sweet. GWA; Senior Reception Committee; Service Club; Yearbook Typing Committee. Rose Siena Ro Exceedingly short, but exceedingly sweet. GWA; Italian Club; Banking Club; PT SA; SWACS; Theatre Party. Geraldine Theresa Sicb Gerry Her friends are always kept in a whirl. By this clover, tall, fun-loving girl. GWA; Yearbook Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Assistant Banker; Yearbook Typing Committee. Carolyn Dolores Silco Carolyn A cheerleader with personality plus Her sweetness will long be remembered by us. Co-Captain and Captain. Cheerleaders; Treasurer. GWA; Member. GWA Council; GWA. Representative; GWA; Variety Show; PTSA Attendance Staff; Senior Reception Committee; Senior Prom Committoo: Secretary, Junior Investment Club. William Joseph Sirchio Bill His wit. his smile and friendly ways. Will make him a favorite all his days. Stock and Bond Club; Basketball Team; Baseball Team; Yearbook Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Math Club; Prom Committee; GWA; PTSA; Hall Patrol; Yearbook Typing Committee; Yearbook Artist; Bowling Club. 29 Joyce Lois Smith Smitty” A little mischief and some fun. Make her liked by everyone.” GWA; Library Club; Spanish Club; Honor Society; Secretary, Library Club; Swim-ming Club. 30 Mary Soriano Mar “Bright and pleasant. sweet and nice; Lots of pep. and lots of spice.” GWA. Junior Investment Club; GWA. Homeroom Representative; Banker; PT SA; Attendance Room Staff. Rosalie Marie Speranxa ”Ro' Friendly and sincere are her ways, Success is certain to be hers.” GWA; PTSA; Senior Reception Committee; Assistant Banker. Betty A. Street Neither too humble, nor too great; To lead a good life is her fate.” Prom Committee; GWA; Senior Reception Committee; Bowling Club; Drama-teers; Junior Investment Club. Richard Hugo Strobcl •■Richie He is gentle, he is shy; But there's mischief in his eye. Swmming Team; Spanish Club; Spanish National Honor Society; GWA. Alma Tancredi Al” Joyous, unthinking, wild and young; Who rolnhtfd a joke and rejoiced in fun. Gwa; Senior Reception Committee: Spanish Club; Theater Club: Italian Club. Phyllis Marie Torrisi PhyT A sparkling eve. a light step. Here's a girl with lots of pep GW A; Homeroom Representative; PT SA; Italian Club; Service Club; Prom Committee. Theodore Charles Tcdesco Ted As nice .� fellow, with as nice a way. Is very difficult to find today. Italian Club: GWA; PTSA; Dance Band; School Band; Orchestra; Senior Reception Committee. Mydclia Ann Thompson Carolyn Her winning smile and friendly charm. Made many friends and did no harm. Basketball Club; Library Club; GWA; Senior Reception Committee; Prom Committee; Usherette; Glee Club; Chorus. William Trcibcr Bill “Give him cars and he shall be content. National Honor Society; Visual Aids; GWA. Homeroom Representative; Hall Patrol; PTSA. 31 Lucille K. Truppo ••Ceil Not too Quiet, not too shy. Wonder who'll be the lucky guy?- Senior Reception Committee; Invitation Committee; Prom Committee; GWA. Annette Lurlinc Wheeler Nette” Neat and sweet, what a girl She'd put any boy in a whirl.” GWA. Representative; Invitation Com-mittcc; Decoration Committee; Prom Committee; Orchestra; Library Club; Homoroom Banker, Chorus. Patricia Van Wert Pat 'Our Patty is so cute and petite. As a cheerleader, she can't be beat.” Co-Ceptam. Cheerleaders; Prom Committee; GWA; SWACS; Service Club. James Anthony Vitale Jimmy Jimmy is a tellow whom we all know. Always ready with a friendly hello. GWA; Senior Reception Committee; Baseball; Stock and Bond Club; Prom Cqmmittce. E. Janice Wrzosck Jan Gentlemen prefer blondes, and now we know why. GWA. Secretary, Member of Executive Council. Representative; Co-Captain, Cheerleaders; Math Club; Science Club; Theatre Party; Bowling Club; PTSA; Senior Reception Committee; SWACS. J H TXrA'I 011 ISABEL CHRISTINE APICE DONALD FRANK BENES GLORIA AURORA CORNACCHIA ELIZABETH MARGUERITE CZYZEWSKI BARBARA JANE EVANS JOHN FRANK GABRIEL EVA ELIZABETH GRUBER PRISCILLA C. KLEIN JOHN MILAN KOZAR ROSE MARIE FRANCES MATTIA CATHERINE MERCURIO ELEANOR HELEN NAWOJSKI CAROL MARY NOLLER MARIA BARBARA PATERNO MARIE PETROZELLO JUDITH JOAN RIBEIRO MARY JOAN SAN FILIPPO CAROLYN DOLORES SILEO RICHARD HUGO STROBEL WILLIAM TREIBER 33 34 TYPING COMMITTEE A C T I ! T £ S Art awards presented by Ralph Finaldi SENIOR DAY Mr. Snavely and our class Advisers. Mrs. Korfmann and Mr. Dispenziere Mr. Dawson announces awards SENIOR DAY 37 Lcnore Tominaro passing the Lamp to Judith Ribeiro SENIOR DAY The Seniors take their seats in the center section Boy. what a class! Marie Frantantoni tells of the aims of the new Seniors A proud moment, we finally made it SENIOR RECEPTION Lenora is chosen queen Dance with me Tony Tony is chosen king Don’t they make a lovely pair? SENIOR RECEPTION A bunch of Kool Kats! SENIOR RECEPTION The crew that worked so hard Teachers take time out Behind the scenes 41 Decorating Committee PLAY CU� of Jwory 19S8 WHAT A LIFE Worn Sid High School Auditorium 43 ij 2 I «o I 1 Uj ill !i i! !l!!l iii 111! 111! ill (! i 1 ti in! lull 33292 ii! !i ill i i 46 SiNIOR POLL Nam Favorite Saying Remembered for Ambition To be happily married Bonfempo. Jody To marry Chappy Oh shucks! Evans, Barbara Jan You get me so aggravated Blue eyes To teach Mane’s 12 kids Garaffa. Phyllis Calia ... To reap life’s pleasures Gerommo, Joann 1 hop I'll Q t a letter today Listening to Lorraine’s problems To marry Carmine Godoti, Gladys To be a TWA Airline Hostess To fmd the right guy and get married Kan . Agnes Terrific A happy marriage Keller. Gail .Dancing teacher and marrying Richie Loboda. Mary Ann Prominent athlete Mattia. Rose Mane . To lead a happy and successful life Mazzerella. Dianne .To marry that Ex-Californian Moreurio, Catherine To find the right man and get married Modogno. Frances Nawojski. Eleanor Helen Isn’t that cute! . To teach my own children Paterno. Maria To o t a M-R-S degree Petrozzello, Marie -To have 12 kids San Filippo, Mary Joan . Guess what? To marry Rolphio Boy.' Scanlon. Judy No huh? Shannock. Elizabeth Marry Jimmie Silco. Carolyn To marry a certain C.P.A. Street. Betty Secretary Van Wert, Patricia -- 1 doubt if Walking with Vinnic ..Secretary SENIOR POLL Pearl Mycr Homeroom C-l Name Ftvorttt Saying Remembered for Ambition Bielko. Victor. _ Coukl bo —............................ Being quiet . ....—--------------Secretary Bioodi. Frank ________Hey sap---------------------------------Sleeping....................... —....Graduation, then marriage Chnstilles, Madeline Well. It's something different Fighting with Mr. Esposito Secretary Curry. George Hey cake ...............................Pulling sophomore girls coat tails Join the navy and sec the world Edmonds. Ersella______A man thinks he knows. but a woman knows better_____________Taking it easy------------------.----Be happily married Fmaldi. Ralph Wonderful ------------------------------Doing art work_______________________Marry a girl in our class Franfantoni. Mane I don't care----------------- - _____Always laughing-------:--------------To marry a millionaire Ferguson. Louise I’m hep fn riding in our Jaguar-------------Become a nurse Hawes. Alfred It be's that way. sometime Being indiscrete .................Draftsman Inga. Jo Anne_________You gotta go----------------------------Talking about Tony...................To be Mrs. A. C. Miele Jackson. Julius Hey _ Jiving all the girl —To own a fabulous pad and car Jenkins. Amelia Hi ya honey Talking about Richie___- ...... Be successful at anything I attempt to do Klein. Priscilla I'm disgusted ._ ....................... Always being on a diet—.............To marry Kenny Mai Ion. Ed Don't sweat a thing---------------------Words of Wisdom............ Keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn Mlloecia, Anthony-----O He Man Mol---------- t« be President of Puerto Rico Puorro, Jerry—--------Make the scene ace ——.............Fight in homeroom ...................Get out of West Side Russo. Thomas --------Yeah, well what are you going to do_____Doing nothing________________________Lumberjack Sales. Anna----------- Isn't he cute. Talking about Roger Secretary Speranza. Rosalie — Oh. what beautiful eyes hp has............Always talking about Tony____________To be a beautician and marry Tony. Trtppo. Lucille That's Life. i __________Graduating Thompson. My del. a But you know. --------------------------Always laughing______________________To be a nurse Wheeler. Annette------That’s your business............... Talking about Tommy______________________Business manager and marrying Tommy. 48 SENIOR POLL Name Favorite Saying Remembered for Ambition Caloi«. Joan Receptionist Hev Babv' .To marry Connie To have children with blue eyes To marry a man with lots of money To marry a man who is in the Air Force To make money Airlme Hostess Kayan, Margaret That’s OK. Mignonc. Camille Well. It was like this Miss Schncidcrman. Making a grand entrance at 9:00 .To be a hot rodder in Jersey City Napoli, Ellyn Orme. Anna Petrakakas. George Pokryska, Pat Joe Thanks Sabba. Joseph San Filippo. Lois . Sieb. Geraldine Soriano. Mary Sirchio. William C. P. A Vitale, James •’Shut up George Cafeteria escapades • To have a successful, happy life SENIOR POLL Virginia Springer Homeroom 320 Name Favorite Saying Remembered tor Ambition Anderson. Robert Y'know what? 1 hate you! 1 guess that’s Life Rose Sienna ■ that your nose or a banana? Number of Junks owned To become an Architect Talking about Pat Secretary Barton. Richard Paying for the test tubes that Gregory Galaida That homeroom walk to room 210 Engineer (civil or metal) ,_i llartrawle Technician Teacher Buy Mrs Sprenger a Gentleman-Makmg Machine Laboratory Technician Czyzcwski. Elizabeth Dashuta. Stanley Nursing Hey Don. look! - — Fighting with Mr. Marfland and giving To retire at 45 The 49 Ford 1 smashed up Roller skate through Mr. Snovcly's office “What's the matter with the chatter?” smoking a cigarette College Football and Electrical Engineering Defending the Navy - — Business Field Gorski, Elizabeth To be a Teacher .Not having anything to be remembered for YM-YWCA Youth Worker Hi-Ho A happy smile and a pony tail Field of Math Science Architectural Engineer „To make a million dollars Math Teacher 50 SENIOR POLL Name Favorite Saying Remembered for Ambition Hoffman. Faith Cam Awn__________ 1 —To keep on trying Jacobitti, Henry Hey Ted. going to the locker? Making sounds Business Administration Kozar. John_____________Anybody watch Navy Log last night............................... - --------—Medicino Larson. Warren__________Here today and gone to lunch___________His blue M _____To get rich Ludovico. Clemontine Oh you are a doll_______________________Blushing Tn be happy Noller. Carol__ Real hr?——................. -........Being so small College Niebergall, inyr ----Poachy...................................Disagreeing with Belle ----------To grow Nigro. Carmela______ Hope the Golden Knights win Being with Louise In the halls Teacher Morgan. Joseph Don’t rush It 53” Pontiac no one saw ____________Math Engineer Montanaro. Joanne You know what I mean. Boing quiet ....... ...................Nurse Oxfurth. Arthur ........Oh Ych! ................................ Falling asleep in study— Electrical Engineer Ribeiro. Judith What did you say? ---Lunch fable antics..................... Teacher Schadt. John____________Oh-yce? --------------------------Talking ————————————-------------------Draftsman Schoemer. Russell Nevor happen — Not wearing a tie in assembly —. To own a Corvette Siena. Rose____________—You’re gonna oet hit —........—........Chewing gum----------------------------Nurse Smith, Joyce_________ Go ahead and keep it up Not seen without Betty in the halls.....Teacher Strobel. Richard--------Move!-----------------------------------Second gear-----------------------------Engineer Tancredi. Alma You’re gonna get yours ........Not being seen without Betty in the halls Teacher Tedesco. Theodore You’re making Sport of me ..........Mufflerless ‘51 Buick..................Get a new muffler Torrisi. Phyllis________Oh yea?---------------------------------Talking--------------------------------Teacher Treiber. William________Be casual.. ....... ...................'41 Ford Coupe------— ■■■ To win drags Wrzosek, Janice_________What should I wear? -..........—___ ____Cheerlcadmg GW A---------------------Hygienist Leon Ormond Homeroom 321 SCCtCURV BUSINESS HONOR SOCIETY 52 JUNE ’57 COMMENCEMENT USHERETTES SWACS ORCHESTRA FRENCH CLUB ITALIAN CLUB LATIN CLUB ART CLUB GARDEN CLUB BOWLING CLUB PESSIMISTS CLUB DRAMATIC CLUB LIBRARY CLUB I ALMA MATER r i. m In morn - ing light and eve - ning fall. Through all the days of com - ing years_______In times when glow - ing fu - tures call In hearts with laugh - ter and with tears love for you will nev • er die. Oh, ,'iii mm PP Our i feE l-jL lter West Side High love for you will nev -er s=ipp die Oh Al - ma Ma - ter West Side High In morning light and evening fall, Through all the days of coming years— In times when glowing futures call— In hearts with laughter and with tears, Our love for you will never die. Oh, Alma Mater, West Side High. Our love for you will never die. Oh, Alma Mater, West Side High. This love we have for you has grown More bright than any treasured gold. It deepens through each friend we’ve known, Each truth that to our hearts is told. Within the shelter of your walls, Within the rooms where wisdom calls. Our love for you will never die, Oh, Alma Mater, West Side High. Though we have need to wander far, Close in our hearts your name will be. Your goodness, like a radiant star, Will rise wth every memory. And having these sweet dreams of you. We shall remember and be true. Our love for you will never die, Oh. Alma Mater, West Side High. In morning light and evening fall. Through all the days of coming years, In times when glowing futures call. In hearts with laughter and with tears, Our love for you will never die, Oh, Alma Mater. West Side High! Our love for you will never die. Oh, Alma Mater, West Side High! 58 SPORTS BASKETBALL TEAM 61 SPORTS BASEBALL TEAM SPORTS 64 ARTHUR OXFURTH SWIMMING TEAM SPORTS SOCCER TEAM STANLEY DASHUTA DONALD BENES SPORTS BAND HELEN AYRES CLARKE YEARBOOK ADVISER CLASS WILL We, the Class of January 1958. being of unsound minds and suffering from undue influence, do hereby make this, our last will and testament: TO MR. SNAVELY—We leave a box of tested flash bulbs. TO MR. DAWSON—We leave a smile.” TO THE JUNIORS—We leave the distinction of becoming Seniors. TO THE SOPHOMORES—We leave three more years of hard work? TO MR. DONNER—We leave Elvis Presley” sideburns. TO MRS. KORFMANN—We leave Mr. Korfmann. TO MRS. JAFFE—We leave a homeroom of quiet boys. TO MISS LEWIS—Wc leave a mechanical secretary. TO MR. LONG—We leave a ten week course on how to play a violin taught by Mr. Peterson. TO MRS. SPRENGER—We leave a gentlemen making machine. TO MISS SCHNEIDERMAN—We leave a fur-lined bowling ball. TO MR. McNEIL—Wc leave a free treatment of Thomas' Hair Restorer. TO MR. ORMOND—We leave several ties to match his shirts. TO MR. SPEAR—We leave a pair of suspenders. TO MR. PRAG—-We leave a class that will understand his way of teaching algebra. TO MR. SCHWARTZBACH—We leave students who can get to class on time. TO MR. MARTLAND—We leave a two-year sellout on reservations for 301. TO MRS. FITZSIMMONS—We leave the book. ”1001 Ways to Prepare Nitric Acid.” TO MR. HARTZELL—We leave a potted pteridophyte. TO MISS CLARKE—We leave our sincere thanks for her aid in making our yearbook. And last, but not least, to our Beloved School, the housing place of those who have trudged here through snow, sleet, rain, or shine . . . We leave . . . THE CLASS OF JANUARY 1958. AUTOGRAPHS