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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1966 volume:

0 0 NS cA peace above all eat hlij diqaities, cA still and quiet conscience.” We, the elms of Quite. 1966, hope fully, dedicate this yearbook to world peace and to the eternal harmony. of mankind. 7hi 70 O lid in lohieh lOe dlioe As we look into the windows of the past, we, the class of nineteen hundred and sixty-six, recall many factors which have had a strong effect upon our lives— our parents, our teachers, our friends and our environment. Our environment, the world in which we live and the events occurring within this world, has played a major role in our lives. Awareness of the world's happenings is of prime importance in attaining a full and rich education and so, as West Siders, we have tried to be alert and understanding in world affairs. In and out of the classroom we have taken part in discussions and reading in order to better acquaint ourselves with the world around us. We realize that as the future leaders of America we must prepare ourselves for the world outside; that life which will be filled with people of different ideas, cultures and ways. Throughout our short lives we have experienced many new changes. During our stay at West Side High School, the window to outer space was opened by manned flight. We have seen Communism grasp out its corrupt branches in its hope to strangle the entire world. We watch with hearty approval as a minority group rebels against the prejudice which has enrapt them in a web of poverty and filth. Discoveries in health methods and treatment have increased our life span. We have seen new horizons in education opened which will spread their potent medicine further and more effectively than ever before. With optimism and zeal we look to the future, knowing that we have been well prepared by the faculty and by our experiences at West Side High School for whatever windows are yet to l� e opened in the new and ever-changing world which we are about to enter. The world is constantly advancing and so is West Side. Mr. Brodsky spends a part of his day analyzing new subjects which may lx introduced in order to keep up with changing times. He has frequent consultations with the department chairmen and teachers concerning the broadening of subject matter needed to prepare us for the future. A considerable amount of Mr. Brodsky’s time is spent getting acquainted with the students of West Side. School adjustment problems are not the only situations discussed when he interviews students. He takes particular delight in helping students achieve their goals, such as college admittance or obtaining a job after graduation. Mr. Brodsky has l een a guiding light throughout our enjoyable high school life. With a ready smile, and a word of cheer and wisdom, he has always been there to guide us in the right direction. Because of his patience, tolerance, and optimism, he is admired by the entire student body. Before we bid adieu to Mr. Brodsky and West Side, we, the Class of '66, would like to thank him for believing in us, and wc shall strive always to justify this belief by living up to the standards of life at West Side which he has successfully instilled in us. 6 MR. ALVIN PANZER Vice-Principal The world would be thrust into deep despair and danger if there were not men who not only enforced the laws of mankind, but also understood and tried to help those who break them. One of these men is Mr. Robert I.ctt, assistant to the principal. Although there have been many times when he had to be quite stern so that the rules of West Side would be respected and enforced, we, the Class of 1966. are deeply grateful to have had Mr. I.ett, a man of great caliber, in our midst. Because of his kindness and great understanding. Mr. Lett has gained the respect, admiration and love of all of West Side. In this ever-changing, complicated world in which we live, leaders and organizers who are willing to give of themselves for the good of others are the key to success. Here at West Side, we, too, realize the necessity of firm but understanding leadership and, because of this, we say thank you to Mr. Panzer who has led us through four successful years of high school. No problem was too small to be considered trivial, no accomplishment was too minor to be considered commonplace, and no failure not worth deep concern on his part. To Mr. Panzer, we owe a great debt of gratitude. With the great wisdom, and knowledge of Solomon, he has counseled us toward the right decisions and has imparted in us a sense of responsibility and respect toward our school, family, and friends. MR. ROBERT LETT Assistant to the Principal Vincent Add cm Jeanette Allen Betty Anderson John Aslan is n Jack Barbara Melvyn Bciraan William Bennett N'orma Bland Mario Blasi Mary Bolger Sam Boyar Lucille Oriello Diamond Commits Thomas Cooke FACULTY SEEK TO DELIGHT THAT THEY MAY MEND MANKIND, AND WHILE THEY CAPTIVATE. INFORM THE MIND. Edward Cadaon Helen FranzbUu Irving Friedman Ursula Greene Thomas Higgins Elizabeth Haebler Thomas Hunt Amu Mucib Mirgarrt McCulIrti MacDonald Jo� epl McElroy Hilton Otero Hock Dolorrr Porrmann Lrwit Pra« Adel Pxcit Snian Ruhln Kolx-it Rudy Toby Scbulman Marie Rubino Irving Schwartrbach Harriet Shampantky Andrew Sitka Ira SHampansky Daniel Wackrr John Taylor NOT PICTURED Raul Led etna Helm Mi cel ■ Betnyce Ruffin Lorenzo Ststa Mrs. Elincr Tannenbaum Mr. Joseph McElroy Just as the United Nations representatives use diplomacy and understanding to settle world differences and to prevent the possible occurance of World War 111, our skillful class advisors, Mrs. Eliner Tannenbaum and Mr. Joseph P. McElroy, have used their diplomacy, patience, and infinite energy to make our senior year a most enjoyable ami successful one. Because of their brilliant ideas and incessant efforts, they have given us many fond memories which will stay with us always. Through their careful planning, they have added to our class funds by having a most enjoyable and unique skating party, and an unforgetable Senior Show. They made life a little brighter for all West Side by selling sweatshirts, and arousing school spirit by proclaiming Green and White Day.” on which we all wore our sweatshirts. Since our freshman year, we have waited for the one event which would be ours alone—The Senior Prom. Because of the detailed planning and advice of Mrs. Tannenbaum and Mr. McElroy, our prom is a living remembrance in the minds of us all. We, the class of June, ’66, could not close the doors of West CLASS ADVISORS GUIDANCE COUNSELORS The Peace Corps was established to promote world peace through friendship and understanding. The aid given by the Peace Corps will make the future of world citizens more productive. In their own way, our class counselors, Miss Ann Mazcika, Mrs. Frances Kaplan and Mr. Charles Hartman, have displayed the qualities associated with a Peace Corps. They have given their time, boundless energy and incessant efforts to guide us over the rough spots of a high school life and to give us advice, both academic and personal. We, the class of June, 1966, are grateful for the guidance and wisdom which our class counselors extended to us. We arc certain that, because of this guidance our future will be a successful one. The Class of June 1966 will turn these memorable pages many times to see the portraits of their friends. These future leaders of America have before them the many problems of the world which they will conquer with concrete determination. This determination emerges from our birth and continues to grow through the years, setting a foundation for our future endeavors. We believe we are well on our way to becoming a success in life because of our training at West Side High School. We have received the vital requisites for a successful working life and a rewarding social life but, most imj ortant, we have learned how to live in harmony regardless of color, race, or creed. Long after graduation, each student can look back fondly upon these portraits with the realization that the years with these, his fellow students, have profited him immensely. SENIORS CARY VENTURI Class President Art Editor ROBERT EPPS Vice-President National Honor Society, President CLASS TYWANNA BROWN Class Secretary 14 HARRY HARRIS Class Treasurer CATHERINE BARKER Class Auditor VIVIAN BAGLEY C.W.A. President These people pictured here were chosen by their fellow classmates to lead and represent their class. As leaders, they have proven themselves to be efficient and capable. They have displayed the traits so vital in keeping harmony and friendliness between the students. These elected leaders work together to the best of their ability in order to maintain the excellent reputation of West Side graduating classes. At this time we the Class of ’66 would like to thank these scholars for setting the foundation for what we believe'has been the best senior class West Side has ever had. FLORENCE TF.DESCO Co-ordinating Editor Future Teachers of America, President JESSICA ACCUNZO Italian Club; F. T. A., Treasurer; Color Guard, Captain; C.W.A. Representative. CARMELA ADORNETTO Italian Club; Bowling. IIIRA.M ACOSTO Soccer. JEAN AI.FORD Tennis; Volleyball; Basketball; Pep Club. ABRAHAM ALLEN ALMA ALLEN Advanced Chorus; Math Club. Pep Club; U.S. History Club. SHEILA ALLEN Cheerleader; Pep Club; Mixed Chorus; Glee Club. 16 ANTOINETTE AI.TIERI Math Club: Latin Club; F.T.A.; Ital ian Club. LeROY AMOS, JR. Track. Cross Country; Wrestling. WILLIAM ANDREWS SANDRA .ANNE ARCHIE RON AUSTIN Film Study Club; Bowling Club; Pep Football; Track; Monogram Club. Club; French Club. PRISCILLA BACON Math Club; Bowling Club; Pep Club; French Club. VIVIAN BACLEY G. W. A.. President; Latin Club; Pep Club; I ramatics. LAURA BAILEY Dramatecrs. President; Film Study Club; National Honor Society, Treasurer. Literary Editor of Yearbook. LOLA BAKER Modern Dance Club. MARION BALLARD Pep Club. CATHERINE BARKER Business Honor Society; National Honor Society; Service Club; Senior Class Auditor. 17 WILLIAM BARNES TIIOMAS BASILE SHEILA BEACHUM SYLVESTER BEACHUM Basketball. JULIA BEALE Cheerleader; Bowling Club; Weston ian Representative; Pep Club. JoANN BEEKS BETTY BELL Science Club; Orchestra. SHIRLEY BELLAMY Math Club; Service Club; G. W. A., Treasurer; Westonian Representative. 18 JEFFREY BENSON C. W. A.; Math Club; Spanish Club; Football. FRANCES BIVINS Chorus; Film Club; Math Club; Bowling. GWENDOLYN BLACKWELL Co-Captain Cheerleaders; Pep Club; Dramatics Club; Office Monitor. DOLORES BOLES JOSEPH BOLI.ARO Math Club; Italian Club. GARY BOND Varsity Football; Baseball. JANE BORYSCIIl K Math Club; Spanish Club. CHERYL BRANCH Pep Club; Math Club; Westonian Staff. Nurse’s Assistant. 19 WILLIAM BRATTON- PAT BRONSKY MARY BROTHERS Senior Representative. 20 CALVIN BROWN GATRED BROWN Baseball: Wrestling. JOAN BROWN LEON BROWN JUANITA BROWN Service Club; Pep Club; Film Study Club; Yearbook Staff. MYRA VANITA BROWN Mixed Chorus; Girls Glee Club; Pep Club; Matb Club. NATHANIEL BROWN, JR. Football; Basketball; Baseball. SANDRA BROWN Volleyball; Basketball. 21 RONALD BROWN F. T. A., Spanish Club; Basketball. TyWANNA BROWN Cheerleaders; Senior Class Secretary'; Vice President of C. W. A. MARY ANN BRUNO PATRICIA ANN BUMBREY Twirlers; Bowling Club, Basketball; French Club. WALTER BUNCF.K Spanish Club; Math Club. GLORIA CALHOUN GERARDO CARRASQUILLO RICHARD CARROLL Swimming Team. Band: Orchestra. JOHN CARTER 22 JOYCE ANN CARTER KAROL CASKEY Math Club; Bowling Club; French Library Staff. Club; Chorus. RON CATANIO Football Team; Baseball Team; Fencing Club. ANTHONY CERQl EIRA Math Club; Fencing Team; Tennis Team; National Honor Society. DONALD CHAMBERS Basketball; Track; Cross Country. DAVID CLANTON Bowling Club; Visual Aid; Math Club. ADRIENNE CLARKE Pep Club; Math Club; Basketball; C. W. A. Representative. MARY CLARKE C. W. A. LARRY COACHMAN Band; Orchestra. 23 CLAUDIA COGGINS Pep Club. RICHARD COLBURN Football; Track. VIVIAN COLEMAN Chorus; Pep Club; Senior Scene. VERDELL COLLIER Sen ice Club. JUDY CONDRON Spanish Club; Sendee Club. YOULANDA COLEMAN Girls Glee Club; Mixed Chorus. JULIA CONCEPCION CYNTHIA CONCLETON Cheerleaders, Captain; Math Honors Club; F. T. A.; Pep Club. CAROL CONYERS Pep Club, President; Bowling Chib; Film Study Club; Mixed Chorus. 24 ROSETTE CONYERS MARJORIE COPELAND ROBERT OORPREW Cross Country, Captain. Track. CHERYL CHRISTINE COTTLE JAMES COUSINS EMMA CRAWFORD ROSALYND CRISS DAVID CROOMS Photography Club. President; Math Club; I ramatccrs. 25 CORLISS CUYLER Cheerleader; Pep Club; Math Club; P. r. a. PATRICIA DAMIANO Sen-ice Club. MATTIS DANIEL F. T. A.. Math Club. CHERYL DANIELS Co-Advisor Pep Club; Westonian Representative; Bowling Club; Student Banker. CYNTHIA DAVIS Twirler; Chorus. JANIES DAVIS JOHN DAWSON Football: Baseball. JUANITA DENNIS Math Club; Pep Club. JOHN DERRICOTTE Chorus. SARA DIEPPA LUCIO DiFABRIZIO Latin Club. President; Ait Club. CATHERINE DINKINS Service Club. 27 NORMA DOBBINS ALYCE DOBY EQUILLA DOUGLAS S. V. A. C.; Mixed Chorus; Pep Club. MARY ANN DKABIN Italian Club; Math Club; Math Honors Club; Service Club. DIANNE ECKMAN National Honor Society; Business Honor Society, President; Italian Club; Co-Editor of Senior Paper. JACK ENG Fencing; Tennis; Math Club; Student Council. JOHN ENG Fencing; Math Club. 28 ROBERT EPPS National Honor Society; Wrestling Team; Baseball; Vice-President of Senior Class. BARBARA ETHERIDGE Snunish Club; History Club; Business Honor Society. ARLENE EVANS FRANCESCA FABIANO lt.ili.it) Club: Secretary. BENJAMIN FERRANTK Soccer. JOSEPH FLEMING Spanish Club. Math Club; Cross Country; Band. THOMAS FLU ELLEN A Cappella Choir; Dramateers; Mixed Chorus; Film Study. JAMES FORD Math Club; Wrestling: Latin Club. REGINALD FORD Basketball. IDA FREEMAN Film Club; Westonian Representative; Mixed Chorus; Girls’ Glee Club. RUSSA FRIEDMAN Business Honor Society; Italian Club; Sen'ice Club; Westonian. 29 PENNIE GARRIS ALICE GEORGE Pep Club: G. V. A.. Representative. ROSIA LEE GIBBONS Math Club. LILLIE GILLESPIE CAROL COLD Business Honor Society; Service Club: National Honor Society; Secretarial Editor of Yearbook. 30 GWENDYLYN COLD Bowlins Club; Twirling; Pep Club; Band. GAI.EMARIE GOLDEN Mixed Chorus; Basketball, Giptain; Latin Club. ALAN GOLDSTEIN Track; C. W. A.; Bowling Team; Stage Crew. ESTHER GONZALEZ Science Club; Pep Club; Library Staff. VIVIAN CORDON Pep Club; Girls' Basketball; Service Club; Math Club. PATRICIA GRAHAM F. T. A.; Math Club; Pep Club; Service Club. SHERMAN GRAHAM Bowling Club. BRENDA ROSE GRANT Math Club; Basketball. LINDA CRASSO Twirling, Captain; Italian Club; Wes-tonian; Service Club. 31 JUNIOUS CRAY BURNELL GREEN Volleyball; Pep Club. MARGARET GRAY West on (an Representative. CHERYL GREEN Mixed Chorus; Advanced Chorus; Student Council; Math Club. JACOB GRIFFIN WILHELMKNIA GRIFFIN Bowling Club. Westonian Representative; Basketball Team. PATRICIA HANNA Color Guard; Mixed Chorus. NANCY GRIFFITH National Honor Society, Vice-President; Editor of Yearbook; Italian Club; Westonian. SHEILA HAND Service Club. WAS II.IS A IIARASTCHENKO Business Honor Society; Secretary, French Club; National Hoitor Society; Sen-ice Club. BEVERI.Y HAMILTON JOANNE HANKS Math Club, Westonian; Service Club; Cirl's Glee Club. MARY HARRINGTON 33 CECELIA HARRIS HAROI.I) HARRIS HARRY HARRIS Class Representative; Senior Paper. Football; Track. Football; Track; Wrestling; Treasurer of Senior Class. ROGER HARRIS Dramatics; Student Council; Photography Club; Careers Unlimited. VAUGHAN HARRIS Football; Track; Wrestling; Math Club. MARILYN HART CHARLES HAWK Track; Math Club. DEBORAH ANN HAYES F. T. A., Secretary; Bowling Club; Dramateers; Service Club. MELVIN II.AYES 34 ROBERT IIAYES Wrestling. ARTHUR HENRY SYLVIA HERNDON WILLIE MAE HICKS Mixed Chorus. MALANEY HILL Basketball; Mixed Chorus; A Cup-peUa Choir. Debating Club. HELEN VERONICA HOFLER Pep Club; Math Club; S. W. A. C. Club. WILL1A HOLT BRENDA IIOrPER BEVERLY HORACE Service Club; Pep Club; Math Club. Bowling Club; Dramatccrs; Math Club; Pep Club. 35 DELORES IIORTON Girl’s Ba'ketball; Twirler. WILLIAM IIUCK Bowling; Swimming. BRENDA JACK Math Club; Bowling; History Club; French Club. GAIL JACKSON JOYCF. JACKSON Basketball; Volleyball; Service Club. MERLEEN JACKSON Cheerleader; Math Club; French Club. 36 LORRAINE JACOBS Service Club; Pep Club. GARY ALLEN JENKINS Art Club. GERALDINE JOHNSON Math Club; Dramatecrs; Pep Club. JOSEPHINE JOHNSON Latin Club. RUBY JOHNSON BERNICE JONES Math Honors Club; F. T. A.; Pep Club; Manager of Cheerleaders. ELIZABETH JONES Pep Club. LARRY JONES Basketball. MARGIE JONES Pep Club. 37 MELVIN JONES RANDALL JONES THOMAS JONES BARBARA KADADA Business Honor Society. RUTH KANE I itin Club; Cheerleaders, CO'Captain; Math Honors Club; Class Represcntn-tive. ELLEN KATH Assistant Editor of Yearbook, Italian Club; Library Staff; National Honor Society. MARY KECLER EDWARD KERR LORRAINE KERRY I-it tin Club; Chorus; Clcc Club ANNIE KINCEY GREGORY KLNC F. T. A.; U.N. Club; Visual Aids. RAYMOND KNIGHT Class Representative; Film Study Club. RONALD KNIGHT Film Club. BETTY LAMBERT CELESTINE LAWSON Honors Math Club; Chorus; Cheerleaders; Pep Club. MIRIAM LESPIER JOAN LINDNER Business Honor Society; Library Staff; Service Club. EILEEN LINDSEY Pep Club; Modem Dance Club. EDDIE MAE LITTLES GWENDOLYN LOCKETT Spanish Club; Girl’s Basketball; Math Club; Bowling. 40 THERESA LOGUIDICE BARBARA LONG Math Club; Band; Orchestra; Twirler. MELVIN LONG MARCILENE LOURENCO History Club; G. V. A., Represents-tive; Library Staff; Service Club. MATILDA LUCIANO DORIS LUNSFORD Library Staff; Math Club; Pep Club; Bowling Club. JOHN LUNSFORD Track; Visual Aids; Band. FRANCES LYLES GLORIA LYNCH Math dub; French Club. 41 DOLFINIA MACK Basketball; Westonian; Pep Club. MALACIII MACK MINNIE MACK Basketball. Bowling. FRED MACALETTA Swimming Team; Tennis Team; Bowling. ROSEMARIE MALACHOSKI Italian Club, Vice-President; History Club; National Honor Society; Business I lonor Society. CLYDE MALLARD RUTH MALLORY Glee Club; A Cappclla Choir; Science Club. PHILMORF. LARKINS CAROL MANNING Bowling Club; Film Club; Pep Club; C. W. A. 42 MARY MANNING PATRICIA MANSFIELD Pep Club; G. W. A.: Wcstonian; Math Club. FRED MAXWELL Math Club; RouRhri Ier’s Club; Track; Cross Country. LOUISA MAXWELL Math Club; SjKmish Club; Service Club. TIM McAFEE Football; Track; Basketball. PHYLLIS McCI.OUD Service Club. DORIS McCLURKIN TFRRY McCRAW Football; Swimming; Basketball; Math aub. 43 James McCollum CARLOS MENDEZ Spanish Chili. HATTIE McPLEASANT Pep Club; Bowline. FRANK JOSEPH MECCIE THELMA MICKENS Girl's Volleyball; Pep Club; Class Representative; Westonian. MARLENE MILLER Math Club; Spanisli Club. 44 « o ¥ MAJOR MITCHELL Visual Aids; Baseball. DONALD MINGY CLARA MINIERI Librar ' Staff. JOSEPH MINIERI RUTH MISEREN'DINO Library Staff. Fencing Team; Math Math Club. Club; Italian Club. MARY LOUISE MITCHELL RITA MOORE Pep Club. Twirling; Tennis; French Club. 45 WILLIE MAE MOORE Fcp Club. AL MONTAGUE RICHARD MONTALBAXO NORMA MORALES Spanish Club. BEVERLY MORANT WILLIE MORRIS Film Club; Bowling; A Cappclla Basketball; Baseball; Track. Choir. JANET DOLORES MURRAY Bowling Club; Drainateers; Film Study Club; Advanced Chorus. OLIVIA MURRAY Service Club. LOUISE N’ARDONE 46 DAISY NELSON PATRICIA NESBITT Cheerleader; Dramateers; Mixed Chorus; Latin Club. CANDIDA ROSA NAZARIO DIANE NICASTRO Italian Club; Sen-ice Club. VERA NISTORENKO LILLIE NTVTNS Art Club. DAVID NORMAN Visual Aids, President; Math Club; Westonian; Photography Club. ELIJAH NORWOOD LEO OBERLIES Swimming Team, Captain. ■17 ANATOLY OCHRIMENKO Soccer Team, Captain. KAREN ODUM Bowling; Pep Club; Bank Auditor. LAURA THERESA O'NEIL Spanish Club. ANN MARIE PARKER Dramatics Club; Pep Club; Bowling Club. Not Pictured: EUGENE ANTHONY WAYNE BELTON NOLAN HOBBS CHARLENE JACKSON JOHN KOSICAN CLEOPHUS McCOY BURNELL O’CAUSE WILLIAM PAYNE Mixed Chorus; Advanced Chorus; Westonian; Dramatics. LAURETTA PETTIS 48 NYLDA PEREZ Not Pictured: RICHARD OSSOWSKI BEI.VIN PAULIN HORACE POWELL OLIVER VANN BRENDA WASHINGTON FRED YOUNG FRANK POLITO JOAN POWELL Math Club; Bavhull; Bowling; Dra- Business Honor Society, rnatics. ALFRED PRINGLEY DONNA MARIE R A DICE Band Club; Math Club; Football. Italian Club; Business Honor Society. GLORIA RAMIREZ Pep Club; Spanish. MARION RIDEOUT Photography- Club, Secretary; Drama teers, Treasurer; Spanish Club; Math Club. 49 MARY RAUCH F. T. A.; Math Club; Pep Club. GREGORY RICHARDSON Band; Math Club; Bowling. VERNELL RIVERS Basketball; Color Guard. DOREEN ROBERTSON I.EIDA RODRIGUEZ Italian Club. NILDA RODRIGUEZ TERESITA RODRIGUEZ Spanish Club. JEANETTE ROKINS JUDITH ROSS JACQUELINE RUSSELL Math Club; F. T. A.; Service Club; Westonian. WILLIAM RYANS DOUGLAS SCHULTZ Latin Club; Swimming Team; Tennis Team. CHRISTINA SCIARRILLO Italian Club; Service Club; G. W. A., Representative. DOROTHEA SCOTT Mixed Chorus; Girl's Glee Club; Pep Club. 51 LOUISE SCOTT Gill’ Glee Club; Mixed Clioms; Film Study Club; Pep Club. SHEILA SCOTT Twirlcr; Drum Majorette; Service Club; Attendance Staff; Pep Club. DOROTHY SELLERS Glee Club; Pep Club. JoANN SEYMORF. RONALD SHARPS History Club. CARMELI.A SHAW F. T. A., Vice-President; Spanish Club; Dramatccrs. REGINALD SIMS Dramatccrs; Science Club; Track. KENNETH SHEARIN SANDRA SHEPPARD 52 DIANE SKOCZYLAS French Club; Business Honor Society; National Honor Society; History Club. BETTIE SMITH Service Club; Math Club; French Club, Vicc-Frcsidcnt; National Honor Society. PATRICK SMITH Tennis Team; Math Club. PAUL SLAMKA Football. Baseball; Math. CLARENCE SMITH Football; Track; Wrestling; Monogram Club. ELAINE SNEAD Pep Club; F. T. A.; Volleyball; C. W. A.. Secretary. ALEXIS SMITH JOHN SMITH Track; Math Club. MONSE SOTO NILDA ROSA SOTO Spanish Club. PHILIP SPEED GUY SPIOTTO HELEN STAS7.C7.AK Pop Club. PATRICIA STEFANOVICH Business Honor Society; Italian Club. ADRIAN STISO Italian Club. RONALD SWEET JOHN SUSZKO Math Club; Baseball. DEBORAH TALLEY Bowling Club. HELEN TATUM Art Club. NORMA TAVELLA Science Club; Italian Club; Library Staff. FLORENCE TF.DESCO F. T. A.. President; Italian Club, President; National Honor Society. Secretary; Co-ordinating Editor of Yearbook. ERIC TILLERY 55 GERALD TOI.F.R CARMEN TORRES Football; Basketball. Trade; Bowling Club. EDDIE TOWE Football; Track; Dramateers; A Cap pclla Choir. MALISSIA TOWNSEND Band. ROSE TRIANO Attendance Staff. JOANNE TRICARICO Business Honor Society: Westonian Reporter; Library Staff; National Honor Society. PATRICIA VAN DYKE Twirier; Bowling Club; Senior H.R. Representative; Senior Newspaper. 50 GARY VENTURI SIIEILA WALTON Football, Captain; Basketball, Cap- Mixed Chorus, Girl’s Glee Club, tain; Baseball, Captain; Italian Clun. AGATHA VASSALLO Italian Club. AIDA VAZQUEZ Spanish Club; Italian Club; National Honor Society. JEROME WALTZ 57 EARL WARD Latin Club; Debating Club DIANNE WASHINGTON Attendance Office; Pep Club. DONALD WEBB S111ELA W ALTON JOHN WEILAND CLIFTON WHEELER Spanish Club; Mixed Chorus. ALAN WHITE .58 DOROTHY WHITE DORIS WHITEHURST Bowling Club; Pep Club; Class Representative. DORIS W1UTNER BERTHA WILLIAMS Twirier, Co-Captain; Mixed Chorus; Science Club. Dramalcers; Orchestra. CAROL WILLIAMS Advanced Chorus; Girl's Clce Club; Math Club; Dramatccrs. DOROTHY WILLIAMS ELEANOR WILLIAMS Science Club; H.R. Representative; Math Club; Bowling Club. Pep Club, Cheerleader. 1 JACK WILLIAMS Bowling Club. JULIA WILLIAMS NANCY WILLIAMS Basketball. RONALD WILLIAMS Football; Basketball; Karate Club. 59 SYLVESTER WILLIAMS Math Club; Spanish Club. JORETTA WILSON LES WLODARCZYK Football; Track; Band; Soccer. HAZEL WOODS Drama Club; Film Study; Bowling Club; Debating. BETTY LEE WRIGHT CLAUDIA WRIGHT GREGORY WRIGHT National Honor Society; Dramatccrs, Vice-President; Advanced Chorus; Band. JACQUELYN YOUNG Advanced Chorus; Math Club; Spanish Club; Girl’s Glee Club. RONALD ZAPPULLA Math Club; C. W. A. TIIOMAS BASILIC 1946-1965 Sing w ha tenet songs ate sung, lOinri whatever wreath, (j-ot a ptagmate perished goang, ( $-ot a spirit spent in death. Edna St. Vincent Millay Come, let us see what is soon to be ours. Let us view from mountain to valley This land which will he ours9 which we shall lead. We will pass judgement on oitr legacy Throwing away the evil anti the ugly. We will destroy the si it ms and ghettos Building in their place strong, fine homes Homes in which we shall he proud to raise our families. In our world we will leave no room for bigotry and hate. We shall erase the bars of black and white And plant seeds of love in all hearts. I nderstanding will be world-wide. Soldiers will lay down their arms And all fear of war will be annihilated. There will be healthy clean air for our children to breathe, Fine schools for them to attend. Homes for delimpients will be replaced by recreation centers. We will destroy evil and leave love in its place. The Klan and Communism shall be but horrible memories in our world We will have no room for them. We uill be too busy discovering, exploring, learning. Building homes in outer spttce9 curing the common cold. We will do these things because we have been taught9 We have seen the mistakes of the fast And uill not repeat them—we will learn from them Young anti able, we shall fashion a world to our desires. Replacing hatred anti bitterness and fettr. with love anti happiness anti understtmding. 63 Clubs and extra-curricular activities play an important role in a student’s busy life. They present different aspects of life to the student. A student can participate in an informative meeting on the importance on teaching in our modem society, listen to a discussion on world-wide current events or attend a meeting about the use and techniques of modem Math in the nation’s schools. Thusly, a student can learn a great deal about a number of interesting and informative subjects without really leaving the domains of his school. Activities are very important to the student. They help to prepare him for a great many experiences which he will encounter in his future years. Extra-curricular activities broaden the scope of a student and enlighten his learning so that he has a better understanding of himself, his friends and family, and his ever-changing world. ACTIVITIES Thu National Honor Society is a national organization to which all students maintaining a high scholastic average and showing good citizenship ami leadership abilities belong. The aim of the society is to give service to the community by initiating and participating in cultural and beneficial activities in the community and the school. This year, under the authority of Eleanor Korfmann and Irving Friedman, the N.H.S. organized a trip to Upsala, Drew, and Fairleigh Dickinson. Each spring the society plans the annual trip to the Shakespearean festival at Stratford, Conn. The officers are: President. Robert Epps; Vice-President, Nancy Griffith; Secretary, Florence Tedcsco; Treasurer, Laura Bailey. The NVestonian Editorial Staff works as an informal but business minded organization. Their main function is to gather information about activities, accomplishments ami tin- government of the students. News is accumulated by six editors, ten reporters, two advisors, and homeroom representatives. After careful examination of all the news submitted, the editors layout the four pages of each issue of the Westonian. The Editorial Staff consists of: Gregor)' Stewart, Editor-in-Chief; Jacqueline Russell. First Page Editor; Cheryl Friedman, Second Page Editor; Philip Scardilli. Sports Page Editor; Elyse Egbert, Fourth Page Editor; Meddy Ginsburg, Sports Page Editor. w E E S D T I O T N O I R A I N A L S T A F F F Z 0 � - H Z WOZOffi The Italian Club is one of the most outstanding clubs at West Side High School. Under the direction of Mrs. Marie Rubino, the club engages in various activities. We started the year oil by contributing Christmas stockings to St. Anthony's Orphanage in Arlington. In January, we sponsored a trip to the Metropolitan Opera House, and had the pleasure of hearing Renata Tebaldi perform in Puccini’s La Buhcmc. The most awaited event of the year is our annual trip in the spring. The officers are: President, Florence Tedcsco; Vice-President, Rosemarie Malachowski; Secretary, Francesca Fabiano; and Treasurer. Ellen Kath. The Future Teachers of America is an organization which was established for students who plan to become teachers. By observing teaching methods at West Side High School, interested members gain a further insight into the wide field of teaching. During the school year, the club visits colleges and sponsors trips to museums, theaters, the U.N., and other places of cultural and educational interest. A very popular event, anticipated with great pleasure, is our participation in the annual trip to the Shakespearean Theater in Stratford, Connecticut. At its monthly meetings, the club frequently has guest speakers from nearby colleges. The officers are: President, Florence Tedcsco; Vice-President, Carmcla Shaw; Secretary, Deborah Hayes; and Treasurer, Jessica Accunzo. All students with a liking for mathematics are eligible to join the West Side Math Club. Meetings are held every other Friday. The features of this club include outside speakers, films, a mathematics contest, a party and dance, trophies, and mathematical puzzles. The officers are: President, John Yostair; Vice-President, Elyse Egbert; Secretary', Louise Triano; and Treasurer, Roy Ashe. The objective of the Spanish Club is to inform interested students of the customs and traditions of the Spanish speaking people and to have fun while doing so. We had a great deal of enjoyment practicing and presenting our part in the foreign language program. We have learned about Spanish music and dances and thus have learned to appreciate some things America has gotten from the Spanish speaking jx'oplc. We hope to learn about Spanish art and thereby further our understanding of the Spanish speaking people. Club officers are: President, Cannela Shaw; Vice-President, Ines Rosa; and Secretary-Treasurer. Miriam Lespier. gp« l B U S I N E S E S T Y Early in the fall, the Business Honor Society held initiations for their newly elected members who must meet the academic standard of “B” in all business subjects taken. At the close of the initiation period, a combination Christmas-Welcome party was held in their honor. The Society has planned a trip to visit a business college in New York City during February. It is also preparing to present a business fashion and charm program to our P.T.A. sometime during May. The officers are: President, Dianne Kckman, and Secretary-Treasurer, Wasilisa Harastchenko. The purpose of the Film Study Club is to study contemporary controversial movies and then discuss characterization, theme, plot of the picture with students of Archbishop Walsh High School. Because we are an informal club, there are no officers of the Film Study Club. B020E The Library Staff is a voluntary service organization of twenty-one students who devote one period daily to work in the Library. These members record attendance, attend the desk, do all the charging, discharging, and shelving of l ooks, and send out overdue notices. Students arc chosen for dependability, responsibility, ability to work and to get along with people. Social activities this year included a trip to the World’s Fair, a Christmas Party, and a Breakfast to honor our Seniors. Senior members are: Ellen Kath. Joan Lindner, Xorma Tavella, Joanne Tricarico. Karol Caskey, Joseph Minicri, Anatolz Ochrimcnko, Doris Lunsford. The job of the Visual Aids Staff is to show films, filmstrips and any other audio-visual aids wherever needed. The volunteers spend their study periods in the library and willingly give up their free time to perform these services. Senior members arc: Robert Corprew, Joseph Fleming, John Lunsford, and Major Mitchell. V I A S I U D A S L Every Tuesday the French Club meets and is entertained with reports about France, records of French classical and popular music, movies and film slides of France, French games and songs, and visiting exchange students from French speaking countries who are invited to speak before the club. The French Club also sponsors dances, show-case exhibits, trips and assembly programs. The Club gives an annual senior party in June. The officers are: President, Deborah Avery; Vice-President, Bettic Smith; Secretary, Diane Eckrnan; and Treasurer, Deborah Hayes. The Pep Club of ’65-'66 has lx en very successful in their job of promoting school spirit. They have given full support to football and basketball games, assuring full attendance. When the team is losing and no one has much spirit left, the Pep Club members are there to cheer the team on. They also have their own cheering section. Club officers are: President, Carol Conyers; Vice-President, Denise White; Secretary, Patrice Robinson; and Treasurer, Cynthia Davis. P E P C L U B S o 2 M Sd i T H E The Dramateers, advised by Mr. Irving Friedman, is one of the most active chibs in West Side. Every other Friday at 7:30 A.M. the Dramateers meet and discuss plays, and act these plays out. Other times we use our creativity to act out impromptu situations. The officers are: President, Laura Bailey; Vice-President. Gregory Wright; Secretary, Ann Parker; and Treasurer, Pat Nesbitt. The Latin Club is a very important part of West Side. Its purpose is to stimulate interest and provide enjoyment in the study of Latin. It is also designed to bring to students’ attention the relationship of Latin to modem languages. With Mrs. Angela Fiore as supervisor, the I«atin Club has encouraged more students to study the language. The officers are: President, Iaieio DiFabrizio; Vice-President, Carol Conyers; Secretary, Patricia Nesbitt; and Treasurer, Margaret Cousins. I L O A A L b s O o s G R I Y A S T T O A R N Y T S au TL Biology lab assistants include visual aids and all around helpers. They show films in the science classes and help in the lab. Some members carry on various experiments, do microscopic work, and experiment with plants. The Stage Crew is responsible for the setting and arranging of the stage for auditorium programs. Lighting, props and curtain openings are also their job. The Stage Crew arc our “behind the scene” actors. R U S s I A N C L U B Singing, dancing, cultural studies are among the activities of the Russian Club. Through these activities a deeper knowledge and letter understanding of the Russian people and culture is acquired. The Russian Club is open, not only to members of the Russian class, but also, to .all students of the school. The officers arc: President, Walter Zyburt, Vice-President, Tony Nlakarow; Secretary, NinaTol-matschow; Treasurer, Stanley Sadovsky. Tlie Service Club, one of the oldest in the school, offers its services to teachers, the nurse, the counselors, and the main office. Members also help with ushering. In order to receive a pin on Senior Day a student must help for at least two terms, one of which must be the Senior A term. BAND The West Side High School Band has had another great season under the direction of Mr. Mclvyn Bciman. The band played, as usual, at all football games using new and unique shows all season. The band played in parades on all major holidays and the crowds supported West Side High excellently. This spring the band toured, in concert, the grade schools of neighborhood Newark. This is a new innovation at West Side High, and we hope it shall continue. The band itself is a talented, trained, performing organization. It has a good number of All-Citv musicians in its ranks: Douglas Schultz, Lemor Grant, Gregor)' Wright, Gregory Richardson, Marvin Davis, and Thomas Greene. G.W.A. Open to any West Sidcr in good standing, the G.W.A. is designed to encourage growth of good citizenship and self-government to coordinate and promote school activities, to give students a sense of responsibility to his school, and to provide for the general welfare of the Student Body. The officers arc: President, Vivian Bagiev, Vice-President, TyWanna Brown; Secretary, Elaine Snead; and Treasurer, Shirley Bellamy. The Senior Scene is a newsletter which is written by seniors, about seniors, and for seniors. Several Seniors have contributed to the newsletter by writing articles about senior news and senior activities. Special recognition, however, should be given to three girls in particular: Diane Eckman as Editor, Joanne Tricarico. and Mary Brothers as Assistant Editors, who produced and organized the Senior Scene. With the help of Mrs. Tannenbaum and Mr. NlcElroy, our advisors, our Senior Scene has added to the excitement of this our Senior Year. 75 In recent years, physical fitness has become a major concern of the entire world. People now realize that keeping the body strong and able is a prime requisite for a long and spirited life. The schools of America have taken it upon themselves to prepare the body as well as the mind of their students for the years to come. Today’s leaders in education realize that the foundation for physical fitness must be laid in the early years and continued throughout ones life. Here at West Side each student is assurer! of a rigorous training of physical fitness in their gym class. Many students, however, carry their programs of exercise a step further by participating in one of the wide variety of sports offerer!. We arc proud of the students who have represented us in sporting events and feel sure that in years to come they will reap the benefits of their strict training by proving physically fit. SPORTS Nate Brown All-City John Dawson Tim McAfee Vaughan Harris Clarence Smith Ron Austin All-City Ron Catanio Richard Colburn Harold Harris Harr)’ Harris James McCullum lx?s Wlodarczyk Cary Venturi All-City FOOTBALL Before one knew it. the summer vacation was over, and the 1965 football season was here. The pre-season pickings rated West Side low, but the always alert and hustling team that our coach Tom Higgins continuously produces, surprised a few foes. We opened the season with a substantial 26 to 6 victory over a well balanced Central team. Then we battled Barringer and South Side, who shared the city-league title, to game-ending ties. Nearing the end of this much to bo experienced season, injuries to key players altered the course of the fairly good start. There are a number of returning lettermen next season, and if they remain healthy, look for West Side to be a contender for the championship. Tony Ochrimenko Captain Soccer, which is known as football throughout the world, is an up and coining sport at West Side. Although soccer has been at West Side only a few short years, our teams arc continually improving and this year wc were fourth in the City League. Soccer not only involves agility but also the use of ones body for controlling the ball. This Richard Ossowski 80 Richard Montalbano Raymond Zicnowicz skill which is very hard to acquire and perfect, seems to come naturally to our players. The boys who played on the team this year worked hard and proved to be formidable opponents wherever they played. The captain. Anatoly Ochrimenko, and the rest of the departing seniors feel that West Side will present tough competition in the coming years. ’65-’66 Chances for victory looked (Jim at the onset of the 1965 Basketball season after losing seven skillful seniors from the proceeding squad. Coach Balkum and his boys had their work clearly cut out for them. It was to he hard training, lots of practice and the best from each player, if we were to have a successful season. The seasons opener saw first-ranked Weequahic hosting the Rough Riders to a 57-44 defeat. The gloom, however, was shortlived. History has a way of repeating itself and that was unfortunate as far as South Side’s Basketball team was concerned. The Bulldogs carried a 24 game winning streak into the first two meetings with West Side, but that streak was ended abruptly when Balkum’s quintet pulled an upset, as they did last year when they were the only team to beat the Group III champion. With each boy playing to his fullest potential, we pulled an effortless 52-47 victory. Both Willie Morris and Gary Venturi netted 15 points. Blair Reed sunk for 10, and. while Nate Brown scored only 6. BASKETBALL he played great defense and snarred close to a dozen rebounds. Following losses, we went on to win three in a row, the largest winning streak of the season. Our boys dropped Fast Side 53-45 after a disheartening start and a 25-23 half time score. Willie Morris took scoring honors with 25 points. Gary Venturi netted 14 with S in the last quarter. Our next game saw us annihilate Barringer's man-to-man defense by taking a 20-19 lead midway in the second quarter which we never relinquished. Morris hit his game high of 36. while Nate Brown scored 16 and backcourt ace Venturi netted 12. The next victim was Vailsburg at their home court. Morris, Smith, Venturi, and Brown all hit double figures to down the Vikings 64-52. Looking back upon the grim forecast predicted at the beginning of the season, we are proud of the fine accomplishments of our team. We thank our boys for the hard training, hours of practice and the effort they put forth in making this a comparatively successful season. SWIMMING FENCING Fencing, as one may know, is an art in which grace and finesse with the sword makes one a winner. Michael Davis, a junior selected twice as city-champ has these qualities. The aggressiveness and determination of Ronald Catania and Anthony Cerquicra make them the kind of men you want on your squad. Vailsburg was sure to find these traits staggering when our Rough Riders out-fenced them 5-4. Michael Davis contributed three victories and Ronald Catanio contributed two. With the return of senior co-captains Fred Magaletta, Douglas Schultz, and team captain Leo Oberlies, the assurance of a fine swimming squad was bright. One of the best swimmers in the city, Leo Oberlies, was our real work-horse for the 1965-66 season. Gregory Wright and William Huck also made a fine contribution to the team. In winning the two meets against Central, Leo won the individual medaly for swimming 40 yards of each of four competitive strokes; the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. He also took first place in the 100 yard backstroke. Douglas Schultz gained points for his fine swimming of the freestyle and butterfly. Our dash man Fred Magaletta won the 40 and 1(X) yard dash to ice the wins for the Rough Riders. In the win over South Side, not only did our seniors come out victorious, but sophomores and juniors Preston White, Walter Zvburt, Ernest Adams, Walter Koplin, Charles Kotchkoski, Anthony Greene, and Gregory Whitehead, demonstrated gracefulness, and much potential. West Side once more saw the season draw to a close with a feeling of contentment. WRESTLING W restling, only in its third year at West Side, is becoming one of the most competitive sports in Newark. This season our able coach, Tom Higgins, built his team around senior lettermen Sylvester W illiams and Hob Epps. Other skilled wrestlers were Melvin Cherry, who finished eighth in the state in his weight class, John Rucbottom, a promising sophomore, and John Anistranski. The opening match of the season saw Central fall victims of the West Side mat men. W ith losses following, hopes for a city title grew dim. However, driven on by the never-give-up attitude Mr. Higgins instills in his boys, the green came back to win two matches in a row. Heating East Side at home 35-16, and edging Weequahic at their gym 27-2-5, West Side again grew confident of their ability. Although the city meet did not prove successful on our part, we are proud of the effort put forth by our boys. We are confident that as the years progress West Side will rank among the city’s wrestling champions. TRACK Few lx ys can resist the call of outdoor track. The sport seems to challenge youth to match the fair weather with the stamina of their bodies. Under the careful eye of Mr. Edward Gadson, West Side students groom their skills in the various track and field events. Unlike most team competitions track offers a student the challenge to match his individual talents against the mass. It is no wonder that this sport has proven popular from time's very beginning until our own. Here a man can prove his mettle and perform to the fullest of his abilities. ROBERT CORPREW Track and Cross-Country SYLVESTER WILLIAMS DONALD CHAMBERS EUGENE ANTHONY JOHN CARTER BASEBALL MAJOR MITCHELL Winter is over, and spring is here, and with it conics the ever-popular sport of baseball. For the past three years the team has finished fourth place in the City-League standings, but the tide has to change some time, and Coach Dispenzicrc thinks this squad is the one to do it. Other years the team has been short on pitchers, but there arc more than enough this season. Chuck Williams and Steve Mcssick hold the starting rolls. Major Mitchell and Frank Polito are good relievers. To safeguard their every pitch are first baseman Vaughn Harris, second baseman Phil Scardilli, third baseman Paul Slanika, and shortstop Gar ' Fleming. Bobby Brown, Victor Kovtum, and Ken Wooten arc very competent reserves. Outfielders Hobert Epps. Eddie Pezzino, and Joe Fleming have plenty of experience. On the receiving end of the pitchers are catchers John Dawson and Nate Brown. Captain Gary Venturi was injured before the season began and couldn't play. BOB EPPS FRANK POLITO Pat Hanna, Jackie Louis, Jessica Accunzo, Veroell Rivers l’at Bumbrey TWIRLERS Proud as peacocks, our twirlcrs can be seen strutting impressively, representing West Side at parades and half-time shows. Long hours of patient practice mark these distinctive performances. With their grace and dexterity, these twenty-one girls, led by Head Majorette Sheila Scott, Captain Linda Grasso, and Go-Captains Doris Whitner and Elyse Eglx rt make fellow West Siders proud. Rhythm, coordination and enthusiasm are the characteristics which cause our twirlcrs to stand out above all others. The class of 1966 thanks these girls for the fine job they have done in representing our school. Doris Whitner Co-Captain CHEER LEADERS Not unlike the U.S. Mail, regardless of rain, sleet, hail or snow, our cheerleaders may be seen at all football games initiating the school spirit which is so vital to our l� oys on the field. Bright, new uniforms, vibrant voices, and adept cheering skills have made the squad of '66‘ an outstanding one. They have stimulated school spirit at pep rallies, assemblies and at the games. During basketball season, our girls may be seen again, a bit warmer and dryer, but still bubbling with the same invigorating spirit. On the hard, dry floor they are able to show their cheering talents to the greatest advantage. The football team, the basketball team and the entire class or 1966 thank the cheerleaders for the sore throats, sprained ankles and aching muscles they suffered while instilling in us a spirit of devotion for West Side High. Cynthia Congleton Gwendolyn Blackwell Captain Co-captain Corliss Cuyler Merleen Jackson Bcmicc Jones Manager Ruth Kane Co-captain STS Z« Cr ZO� -i ZRrr-tr ozm The Junior Prom served as a worthwhile beginning for our activities as the class of '66. Along with enlarging our class budget it also brought us together for a night of lively fun and enjoyment. The gym was transformed by our diligent decorators into Paris at its loveliest, in the springtime. To add to the affect the sophomore girls, dressed as French lovelies, did a lively can-can. Midway in the festivities, Pat N'esbitt and Gary Venturi were selected to be Queen and King of the affair. This was a true honor for, with this, they later represented our class by accepting the LAMP at the Senior Day ceremony. The Prom, a fun-filled success, was just the start of a wonderful senior year. JUNIOR PROM 101 I ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS Each Thursday, assembly day, the students of West Side have the privilege of seeing most unique programs of a wide variety of themes. On two such occasions, we had the great opportunity of viewing especially outstanding performances presented by our own students. On January 20 and 27, a United Nations program was given by the foreign language department. On February 3 anti 10, a reproduction of several scenes of A Raisin in the Sun” were given by Mrs. Coldenberg’s drama class. We can truly say that these programs have left an everlasting impression in our memories and have given us pride in the talents of our fellow students. Thomas Flucllcn, Brenda Hopper, William Payne, Patricia Nesbitt. Cheryl Daniels, William Payne, Jeffrey Benson. A RAISIN IN THE SUN John Vostair, Cheryl Daniels, William Payne, Corliss Cuylcr. What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Docs it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over Like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load. Or docs it explode? LANGSTON HUCHES Elijah Norwood, Norricc Canady. John Vostair, Cheryl Daniels, William Payne, Brenda Hopper, Corliss Cuylcr, Patricia Nesbitt. 103 Get those wheels rollin’, gang! Since our previous skating party was such a huge success, wc decided to hold another at the Olympic Park Skating Rink. On February 21, 1966, hundreds of West Siders journeyed to the park for a night of sore, hut enjoyable skating. The skaters, joined by members of the faculty and our principal, Mr. Brodsky, once again attempted to master one of their favorite childhood sports-skating. The students were surprised and delighted to lean that they still knew how to skate. Although there were a few spills, it was obvious that everyone had a pleasant and enjoyable evening. On February 28, 1966 the masters of the court of yesteryear made their presence felt when they came from behind with a thrilling second half, to send the seniors to the showers in defeat. The highlights of the game were Mr. Klein’s set shot that never even grazed the rim, Mr. Rudy's tally in the late part of the game which followed his ten yard pickup, Mr. McEIroy’s flawless passing, and Mr. Higgins’ and Mr. Waters’ control of the backboards, not to mention the entire squad of teachers, who more than likely woke up the next morning a little sore. When the Boys Meet the Men One has to commend the seniors for the fine job they did against difficult odds; just to mention a few; there were Aba-gale Bcachum, Abraham-thc voice-Allcn, John-thc lover-Car-ter, Ed-the nose-Kerr, Larry-the shrimp-Joncs, and Jacob Griffin, alias Marcus Haynes. Following the game there was music played for the many swinging dancers which turned out for the game. The philly, and sloopy were among the dances demonstrated. Overall, the afternoon was a big success and turned out to be a most pleasant and enjoyable one for everyone. Our senior show, Bravo ’66, proved to be one of the greatest successes ever produced in West Side. Two hundred seniors contributed their time, effort and endless talent towards the success of the senior show. For three weeks, they rehearsed diligently and the fruits of their labor were the hearty laughs and the car-splitting applause of the audience. Much credit and appreciation is due to Mrs. Eliner Tannenbaum and Mr. Joseph McElroy who wanted the senior show to Imj unique and something that would cling to the memories of not only those who participated, but those who came to view it. Our director and producer, Mr. Joseph Hayes, a man of great talent, patience, and drive furnished the choreography, music, and material for the various skits and the colorful costumes for the dancers and singers. It was truly a great experience working with a man of such high caliber as Mr. Hayes. All in all, Bravo '66 was an exciting extravaganza and a good time was had by everyone concerned. Can You Imagine Imagine Mrs. Goldenbcrg without her pony tail Imagine Mrs. Rubino without her jewelry Imagine Mr. Martin with a Beatlc haircut Imagine Miss Anderson without her whistle Imagine Dr. Zachar with wavy hair Imagine Mr. Klein not eating Imagine Mr. Kriegsficld 10 ft. tall Imagine Mr. DiCarlo in baggy pants Imagine Miss Sullivan without her lunch pail Imagine Miss Ccriello teaching Russian Imagine Ronald Knight in a sweatshirt and jeans Imagine Ix o Oberlies playing football Imagine Cary Venturi being flat-footed Imagine William Andrews not making a pass at a girl Imagine Nancy Griffith eating just one hamburger Imagine Florence Tedesco without a smile Imagine Frances Bivins without her horse Imagine Elroy Gaines without his predictions Imagine Roger Harris being shy Think About This Imagine Abe Allen being modest Imagine Frank Polito being rowdy Imagine Jessica Accunzo without her braces Imagine Vivian Bagley being serious Imagine Ronald Sharps getting to the point Imagine Cathy Barker without Tommy Imagine Agatha Vassallo without a comb in her hand Imagine Ellen Kath being verbose Imagine Jack Eng with a crew cut Imagine Carol Gold being nasty Imagine Jeff Benson 1 in the senior class Imagipe Gregory Wright being slim Imagine Dolores Bridges without her brown eyes Imagine Cheryl Daniels without “the feeling” Imagine Paul Slanika running the 100 yd. dash in 10 seconds Imagine Antoinette Altieri with blonde hair Imagine Douglas Schultz, Fred Magalctta and Leo Obcrlics being separated Imagine Cwen Blackwell without a mouth full It’s Hard to Picture Imagine Cynthia Conglcton without a cheer Imagine Tim McAffic without Joyce Carter Imagine Robert Epps talking to a girl Imagine Raymond Zicnowitz with a Model T Ford Imagine Vivian Gordon without Lamont Imagine Rose Triano in pigtails Imagine Ty Wanna Brown being obese Imagine Russa Friedman in “granny glasses” Imagine Lawrence Brookins not trying to impress someone Imagine Tern' McCraw looking sloppy Imagine Joe McGhee taking ballet lessons Imagine Lucio Di Fabrizio playing ice hockey Imagine Celcstinc Lawson telling a good joke Imagine David Crooms without his camera Imagine Merlenc Jackson being quiet Imagine Eileen Lindsay without Willie Imagine Joe Bollaro without his Italian sandwiches Imagine Edward Kerr with a broken nose Imagine Juanita Brown getting an A” in Chem Imagine Arthur Heim- not winning a skating trophy Imagine Lorraine Kerry without her creativity Imagine JoAnn Tricarico being tall 114 Close Your Eyes and . . . Imagine Rich Ossowski with short hair Imagine Joe Minieri with black eyes Imagine John Carter being quiet in History’ II Imagine Mary Ann Drabin getting an “A” in elementary functions Imagine Richard Carroll not being ornery Imagine Carmella Shaw without her moods Imagine Ruth Misercndino thinking she failed a test Imagine Jane Boryschuck with a pixie Imagine Marion Rideout not on the absence's list Imagine Brenda Hopper always on time Imagine Tom Flucllen with his socks on Imagine Betty Smith not on the Honor Roll And imagine. West Side High School, without Seniors who counted the days 'til June and then wept at their graduation. Imagine not returning to West Side in September. SPORTS REVIEW, 1970 Football: Richard Colburn, head coach of the Red Shore Packers, has just surpassed the old record of consecutive World Championships held by a coach. The previous record of five wins was held by coach Tom Higgins when his team of Rough Riders beat the Cleveland Greens in the 1966 championship game. Such stars as quarterback Clarence Smith, middle linebacker Ron Catanio, fullback James McCollum and split ends Gary Rond and Tim McAfee were the real big assets to this great team. Deserving of much credit are the water boys, Ron Austin, Gary Venturi and Nate Brown. Basketball: John Carter, newly appointed coach of the Boston Siltex, has surpassed the one thousand game victory record of his predecessor Reed Aler-bach. His starters include three rookies. Sylvester Williams and brothers Donald and Michael Chambers, who played ball with Carter in high school. Other starters are Melaney Hill and Philmore Larkins. His one real threat to the Eastern div ision championship comes from the Philadelphia 89’crs, coached by Gerald Toler whose leading scorer. John Kosican, has been hitting better than 70 %. Baseball. Our congratulations to managers Frank Polito and Major Mitchell for this newly appointed position in the Baseball Hall of Fame. ON BROADWAY and AR May, 1970 Last night Smile and Say sure to be the biggest hit of the year, opened at the Thomas Hunt Theatre. The new sensation starred Dianne Eckmann and Alfred Pringley, fresh from Goldenberg’s School of Acting. Written by Lisa Harastchcnko, directed by Anatoly Ochrimenko and produced by John Lunsford, this play is sure to beat the 1966 record-long run of Bravo ’66. Tomorrow night marks the closing of the magical “Swiftly the Days They Pass. Dancing and singing their way across the stage for 204 performances were Pat Nesbitt, Karol Caskey and Terry Loguidicc. The play was written by a talented young author, Alan Coldstein, to lx directed by his former classmate Thomas Jones. The breath-taking scenery, created by Cheryl Green and Malachi Mach, will not be destroyed. Rather, l ccause of its extreme loveliness, it will l e sold to decorate the office of Senators Hiram Agosto and John Eng. Down in the Village a new and quite talented folk singing group has made the scene at the Village Door. Letting out with the sound are: Brenda Grant, Bcv Hamilton, and Ron Catanio. Friday nights the beat gets faster and Go-Go girls Rosemarie Malachoski. Diane Skoczvlas and Barb Sudylo set the pace. Sunday afternoon a sidewalk art display will be reviewed. Budding creators Gary Jenkins, Patrick Smith, Clara Minieri and Pat Stefanovich will each present a portion of their best works. The show is sponsored by Linda Grasso and Sheila Scott, both members of the current society “jet set.” Carol Williams and Gregory Wright brought down the house at the Metropolitan Opera House with their rendition of La Bamba. The supporting cast, under the direction of Jack Eng, included Abraham Allen, Myra Brown and Laura Bailey. Theatre critics Anthony Cerquicria and Donna Radicc felt that this was one of the best performances ever presented. The Yearl ook Staff consists of a group of seniors, carefully selected for their literary and creative skills. They are the editors who devote their time and efforts to producing the final moments of the class of 1966. Nancy Griffith, editor-in-chief, sets the pace of the entire staff. She decides what material is to be used and what can be discarded. It is without a doubt that Nancy is the back bone of the entire yearbook staff. Ellen Kath, assistant-editor, sees to it that assignments are in on time and keeps a watchful eye on the calendar for deadlines. Our co-ordinating editor, Florence Tcdcsco, works side by side with the editor-in-chief, giving advice and ideas on materials in the yearbook. Florence also builds up morale when feelings of depression and helplessness invade the staff. THE LAMP LAURA BAILEY Literary Editor Laura Bailey is the literary editor of the yearbook. With the aid of her staff. Juanita Brown and Ruth Miserendino, she has produced a great deal of the written portion of the yearbook. Serving as secretarial editor, Carol Gold, proofreads all the write ups, types them up and submits them to the printer. Delores Bridges is the editor of the features department. She and her staff create the humorous part of the book. Art editor, Gary Venturi, has the job of making page lay-outs and. with the assistance of Gary Jenkins, has satisfied all our other artistic needs. Fulfilling tin job of sports editor, he is responsible for all the write ups of sports activities. And there you have the yearbook staff. In years to come, you may not remember their names and faces, but their work will remain a permanent memorial to the class of 1966. FLORENCE TEDESCO Co-Ordinating Editor NANCY CRIFFITH Editor-in-Chief Now it is time to say good-bye to that which has served as the nucleus of our lives for four years-four years of laughing and hoping and planning; hut mostly, four years of learning-learning to think, to achieve, to aid, ami to live, both with ourselves anti with others. During these years we have witnessed the growth of a person; we have seen personalities take shape and watched the growth of character in ourselves and our classmates. Now we must leave this, our home, and enter a strange new world. This world will Ik complicated, perhaps difficult for some to adjust to. Here we will not have the dedicated guidance of our teachers to steer our course. The faithful words of our peers will no longer be their to encourage us. We will have only memories and this, the fond remembrance of West Side, we !x lievc, will Ik enough to enable each and even one of us to succeed in all that we endeavor to accomplish. - V