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

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1928 Administration 1968 Mr. Charles Brodsky Principal Mr. Alan Johnson First Principal ` The old suits with the wide collar jackets and cuffed pants have changed, but schools have not. In the 19205 and 1930's schools needed someone to set a pattern to be followed, someone to help students and help teacher’s face situations. This person needed pa- tience and tolerance necessary to meet and solve all problems of the school. When West Side opened Mr. Allen Johnson was principal. He had definite ideas about how to foster success in students. The stu- dents knew the principal of West Side was boss. Our principal, Mr. Charles Brodsky carries on in the West Side Tradition. He is aware of the difficulties facing our school and its students in this time of great academic change. He knows that stu- dents’ success in the future will depend on how well they are educated. Our principal is doing everything possible to maintain our school’s high standards of education so that each and everyone of us, will have a highly successfull and productive future. We want Mr. Brodksy to know that we appreciate the fact that he is a leader and pacesetter at West Side. We, the 40th anniversary graduating class would Brodsky to say “Thanks,” to Mr. Brodksy.

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“Yes, the students of the sixties reflect the same thoughts as those years ago. They learn about themselves, study others, think, resolve to go into the world and improve it. And they do. Each class plays its part in the process of civilization. This is my reason for being, my pride and satisfaction. Soon they'll be leaving, this class of '68. Гуе worked hard and enjoyed them. Гуе done all I can. Soon they must leave their home and go on to others. Alam Mater looked tired. It was time for her summer nap. She raised her head and said, “The sixties are your years, you tell me about them.” We looked at each other hesitantly and finally some one said, “There's not too much that we can tell you that Cheerleaders you don’t already know”. You have seen over 40 graduating classes pass through your These are the girls that led the school in door-staking that first plunge into life. Perhaps without your help some of those students victory. Check the costumes out. wouldn’t have succeeded in life. This has been your story not ours; we just have the pleasure of being your fortieth graduating class. We salute and praise you for giving us the foundation needed to enter into the world. Most important of all we give you our sincere thanks. Now we come to the good old 60's, and the Me] Babies are singing. D |Р)

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Robert Lett Assistant to the Principal The world has advanced from primitive condi- tions to the present day Space Age. Even though the world undergoes changes the people remain the same. Dignity and quality is still recognized by our society today. West Side has been fortunate for years to have such good discipline personnel, In 1928 Mrs. Bernice Hamilton, former vice-president, doubled as both advisor and discipline director. This position is now filled by Mr. Robert Lett, assistant to the princi- pal. His ability to cope with different matters, pleas- ant or unpleasant, has made him known and recog- nized by the students of West Side. Such a man will never be forgotten but will stay in the memories of all West Siders. Mr. Alvin Panzer Vice-Principal In 1928 West Side acquired its first vice principal, Mrs. Bernice Hamilton. She was an example and friend to the students of West Side. Today we have another outstanding vice principal, Mr. Panzer. His assistance and understanding is most helpful to students. Mr. Panzer lends a helping hand to all of those whose goal is success. He'll consider all problems whether they're large or small. Mr. Panzer is constantly telling us to open the door, to the knock of success and to make a pattern of our own. Because of his kind consideration and devotion, Mr. Panzer is greatly admired at West Side. We, the class of June 68, wish him success in his future years at West Side.