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

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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

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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.

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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