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More than $30,000 raised A street corner named for WHS marching band Sandy Grossman Way Sandy Grossman, a 1953 WHS grad, was the eight-time Emmy award-winning director of NFL football, NBA basketball, and NHL hockey games on the CBS and Fox sports television networks. On September 5, 2015, a new street sign was placed at the corner of Bergen Street and Scheerer Avenue with the name “Sandy Grossman Way.” (Continued on page 12) The power of the press can sometimes produce wonderful results. It was early November when Star-Ledger columnist Barry Carter wrote an Creating a Future article about the Weequahic marching band and their urgent need for new uniforms and instru- Rayvon Lisbon, featured in the “Heart of ments. He did a follow-up article in December. Stone” film, seeks a better life Since then, there has been an amazing response from alumni, the Newark fire and police depart- It was 2009, when many ments, and the Weequahic community. Weequahic alumni were first introduced to Rayvon Lisbon In addition, there was a pep rally for the band, a through the “Heart of Stone” “shake the boot “ campaign, and a TV documentary by Montclair appearance by Daryl Taylor (WHS 1987), the filmmaker Beth Kruvant. This assistant band director, on the Meredith Vieira award-winning film chronicled Show, where a check for $15,000 was presented the vision of Principal Ronald Stone, the impact from the Life is Good Apparel Company. of the Weequahic High School Alumni Associa- tion, and the volatile lives of Weequahic So, thank you Barry Carter for shedding light on th the plight of the band and helping to “awaken the students in the 76 year of the high school. force” that has captured the attention and gener- (Continued on page 6) osity of so many people, both near and afar. (Continued on page 5) Boys Track Team Captures 1st State Title in 24 years Weequahic is Open For Business After Weequahic’s James Jean crossed the finish line first in the meet-concluding See the letter on page 3 about Weequahic 4x400-meter relay, an emotional celebration High School from Christopher Cerf, Newark went down on the track at the Bennett Center Superintendent of Schools, who attended our in Toms River. February Board of Trustees meeting. (Continued on page 12) 2015 Alumni Scholarship Recipients - 23 more students are on page 4 Jeddah Cousar Muneerah Thomas Shontia Council Michael McGibbon Ameerah Valedictorian Salutatorian #3 in class #4 in class Felton-Godbolt Stone Fund Stone Fund Jellinek Fund Jellinek Fund #5 in class Class of 1963 Fund Deadline for purchasing bricks is May 31, 2016 ALUMNI CALUMET LEAVE YOUR is a publication of the WHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEGACY! Editor, Layout & Design: Phil Yourish, 1964 HOW: You have an opportunity to leave a wonderful legacy of your time and Proofreading: memories spent at Weequahic through a fundraising initiative of the Weequahic Dave Lieberfarb, 1965; Myra Lawson, High School Alumni Association that will raise funds for scholarship and student 1970; and Hal Braff, 1952 activities for the current generation of students. Donate towards a personalized Our thanks for articles and photos from The Star-Ledger, NJ.com, NJ Jewish brick that will be placed as a paver on the front walk to the high school’s main en- News, and our WHS alumni and friends. trance for all to share and admire. LEGACY BRICK OPTIONS: Your brick will be laser engraved with your CONTACT US name, graduation year, special messages, and logos. Two sizes of bricks will be WHS Alumni Association offered: P.O. Box 494, Newark, NJ 07101 (973) 923-3133 4 x 8 brick can be personalized with an inscription of your choice with up to [email protected] 1-3 lines of wording (18 - 20 spaces/line). weequahicalumi.org 8 x 8 brick will have 1-6 lines of wording (18 - 20 spaces/ line). RECENT CONTRIBUTORS $200 or more A logo or clip art can be added if you choose (from a list provided or you can upload your own!) American Pastoral Productions Francis Batlan (friend) Marilyn Bobrow (friend) These tribute bricks are perfect for honoring your family’s name, celebrating a Class of 1963 precious memory, remembering your graduation class, memorializing a loved one - Class of 1965 or it can even make a wonderful graduation gift. This brick will forever preserve Class of 1970 CBS & Fox Sports your legacy at Weequahic High School while helping raise funds to make scholar- Joseph Dombrowski, 1962 ships and activities possible for the current generation of Weequahic students. If Sharon Levine Corzine, 1963 Steven Dinetz, 1965 not a member, your brick purchase includes a one-year membership in the Steven Edwards (friend) Weequahic High School Alumni Association. Dennis Estis, 1965 David Fink, 1966 Brick Size Price Member Price Non-Member Dena Gittleman-Greenstein, 1964 Sandy Grossman Family 4” X 8” Text Only $85.00 $110.00 Gloria Shapiro Hastreiter, 1946 Judy Herr, 1964 4” X 8” Text with Artwork $110.00 $135.00 Harold Hodes, 1960 8” X 8” Text Only $260.00 $285.00 David Horace, 1987 Arnold Keller, 1952 4” X 8” Text with Artwork $285.00 $310.00 Ira Kent, 1953 Warren Kessler, 1960 Janet Krusch, 1958 If you would like to have a 4” by 4” Replica with the same inscription as your Masin Family - Bob & Patty brick, you can purchase one for $30.00. Marion Roberts (friend) Marvin Schlanger, 1965 Carole Heller Shapiro, 1963 BUY A BRICK at Nancy Small, 1962 Newark Fire Department http://www.polarengraving.com/WeequahicAlumni Eunice Talbot,1973 or if you are not “Internet savvy,” contact Larome Talley (friend) Donald Wilks, 1953 Executive Director Myra Lawson at (973) 923-3133 JoAnn Williams, 1984 for assistance in ordering your brick. 2 Letter from Christopher Cerf, Newark Superintendent of Schools February 16, 2016 To The Weequahic High School Alumni Association, Thank you for inviting me to attend your recent meeting. I have long admired the work of WHSAA and appreciated the opportunity to let you know first-hand of my continuing support. I was also grateful for the opportunity to reaffirm that Newark Public Schools is committed to Weequahic High School and has no plans to close it. Rumors are difficult things to control some times, so I am pleased to be able to address this directly. Please let me know how I can support your work. As we discussed, your fund raising efforts make an enormous difference. I look forward to further conversations about how your commitment and passion can continue to improve educational opportunities for WHS’s students. Best, Chris Please Renew Your Membership Now! MEMBERSHIP FORM Mail: WHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 494, Newark, NJ 07101 / Call: (973) 923-3133 Please print clearly: Date_____________ Total Amount $_____________ 2 Payment Choices: 1. __ CREDIT CARD __MC __VISA __ AMEX __ DISC. - Amount $ ____________ Credit Card #: _________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____ ____ Security Code: ___ ___ ___ Signature: _____________________________________________ Zip Code ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 2. __ CHECK: Make out check to WHSAA - Amount $ _______ 5 MEMBERSHIP CHOICES: ___check if change in postal address __$25 Alumni __$50 Orange & Brown __$100 Ergo __$500 Sagamore __$1,000 Legend Class (Month & Year): ______________ Current or Past Occupation: ______________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Last name at WHS: __________________________ Street: ______________________________________Town: _______________________State: ____ Zip:_________ HomePhone: ( )____________________________ Cell Phone: ( )_____________________________ E-mail address:__________________________________________________________________________________ 3 2015 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 28 students / $29,000 / 18 funds Naa Adei Kotey Dominic Agyeman Shakyya Alford-Cole Chayne Allen Langi Allen Class of 1964 Fund Class of 1964 Fund Bobrow/Pearl Funds Attles Fund Roberts Fund Jeffrey Aponsah Briana Bernard Isaha Boone Brianna Brown Saborrah Cooper Hastreiter Fund Attles Fund Attles Fund Attles Fund Small Fund Aminah Danmole Unique Daves Christina Frederick Rondell Hamer Chevelle Hunte Rous Fund Attles Fund Attles Fund Class of 1964 Fund Attles Fund Yves Michael Jean DeAndre Johnson Taj Jones Daisha Kearney Small Fund Krichman Fund McLucas Fund O’Connor/Braff Funds Joseph Oduro Tweneboah Daireny Pena Yaminah Smith Jada Solomon Griffin Fund Class of 1964 Fund Masin Fund Litzky Fund 4 Campaign is music to Weequahic High marching band's ears (Continued from page 1) Since then, $6,000 in donations has rolled in. “It's been heartwarming because our Below is the 2nd article by Barry Carter kids feel the stress of budget cuts around entitled “Campaign is music to Weequahic the arts and after-school cultural High marching band's ears” programs,” Lawson said. The pep rally on Friday wasn't for the foot- Readers also called, wanting to know how ball team. The season has already ended. they could help. Many were directed to And it wasn't for the basketball team, Taylor, who was a Weequahic band either, even though its first game was member during the 1980s. just days away. This midday celebration He's been the glue for the current band, was for Newark's Weequahic High School helping director Michael Page keep the marching band, which was led into the students focused on music, reminding them gymnasium by the fire department's Pipes to be appreciative of the support coming and Drums band. their way. Taylor said his cellphone hasn't “I feel appreciated,” said Aryc Cuello, a stopped ringing. One reader, he said, pur- 15-year-old sophomore who plays the bass chased $3,000 worth of new drum equip- drum. “I feel like people finally care about ment and had it delivered to the school. us.” “They have yet to experience what it's like The band learned that the city's fire and to have on real uniforms,” Taylor said.