Through The Years et High School et, New Jersey 1983 As Freshmen . 2 We Were Eager To Begin. 3 Mark ponders his future. A short break for thirsty climbers. On the lighter side of things. Do we know these people? I ’•*> so confused! 4 ä Just hangin’ around. 5 As Sophomores 6 We Knew We Had Arrived- 7 Finally . Lunch! Leah and Ann Marie share some lime. 8 Washington will never be the same. I'm on my way! Karen and Beth concentrate at the piano. Life’s a breeze! 9 As Juniors . 10 We Began To Question. h Just another "Runaway.” "So this is what life is really all about.” "Start the race. I’m ready.” A "touching” moment. Best of buddies. "What can I say?” 12 I £l I It’s been a long day! Ski season at last! Rehearsal for Sue. Beth, and Fiore. A quiet moment for some old friends. These are the best of times. 13 A s Seniors 14 We We Are Ready To The Face World m i 16 Hang in there Mary Beth, better days are coming. Are we supposed to carry these? The boys enjoy the Varsity Dinner Dance. Sue and Cheryl relax. Keep smilin’ gang! 17 ACADEMICS BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education is comprised of nine individuals, elect­ ed by the citizens of Carteret, working together to set policies for operation of the schools. The members of the Board are entrusted with the responsibility of setting policies to run the schools and constructing a budget to ascertain that the young people of Carteret will receive an education. The responsibility of all citizens is to educate the children of the community. The Board of Education, as the elected representative of the com­ munity. carry out this responsibility. {y> Mr. Eugene Brown President Mr. Sam R. Semenza Mr. Gabriel Comba Mr. Kenneth V. Brzozowski Vice President Board Secretary-Business Manager Mr. Monroe Jacobowitz Mr. Ronald P. Pusillo Mr. Thaddeus Zajac OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Congratulation« Graduate! At Superintendent of Schools. I with each graduate suc­ cess and happiness in the future. The school system has tried through its educational programming to prepare our students for life. In a democratic society such as we have in the United States, the school must prepare its graduates to be functioning, concerned citizens in addi­ tion to developing in each of them the personal skills necessary for success. All the educational endeavors of the Carteret Public Schools are planned with these goals in mind. We sincerely hope that each graduate will utilize his unique abilities to lead a fruitful life. Mr. Robert T. O’Donnell Superintendent of Schools Mr. Eugene A. Barrett Mr. Gerald M. Brown Mr. Robert I. Turco Director of Ancillary Services General Elementary Supervisor Director of Research and Planning ADMINISTRATION My sincere congratulations and best wishes to the class of '83. You are now facing the end of a period in your lives, that, I am sure you will agree, passed all too quickly. Your four years in Carteret High School have marked a pro­ gress of growth and development leaving you with a firm foundation to venture forth into a challenging future. Believe in yourselves and in your ability to come to grips with the challenges that come your way because the future will be what you make of it. Sincerely. Mr. James Gilrain Principal Upsala College. B.S. Seton Hall University. M.A. Mr. Gilrain has been actively involved in C.H.S. since 1959. First serving as an English teacher in '63. he became a guidance counselor and eventually became the Director of Guidance. More recently. Mr. Gilrain became Vice-Principal in 1980; and from 1981 to present, he has been the Principal of C.H.S. From ’63-'76. he was the head football coach, leading the team to the Championships in '70 and '76. Sitting at his desk. Mr. Gilrain writes an important message. Mr. Gilrain casually talking with a student. 22 Mr. Joseph Torre Mr. Torre takes a break from his gruelling schedule. Vice Principal Lebanan Valley College. B.A. Kean College. M.A. Mr. Kenneth Matula Vice Principal Mr. Matula is always willing to assist. Rutger« University. B A Montclair Stale College, M.A. THE PULSE OF C.H.S. Mrs. Annette Katz Mrs. Irene Vernachio 23 GUIDANCE Mr. William Olear Miss Phyllis C. Mincieli Coordinator of Career Education Trenton State College. B.S. Rider College. B.S. Jersey City State College, M.A. Kean College. M.A. Ms. Kathleen O’Grady Director of Guidance Jer*ey City State College. B.A., M.A. Mrs. Mary Ann Checki Mrs. Susan Sabo Georgian Court College. B.A. Guidance Clerk Seton Hall University. M.A. The Guidance Department of Carteret High School offers assistance to students on a one-to-one basis. Character develop­ ment, essentially begun at home, is em­ phasized. Pride, brought about by the ac­ complishment of challenges faced and met successfully in a learning and social environment, is fostered. Social skills are carefully nurtured. Career goals are recognized. Sources of informa­ tion are provided for both college-bound Mrs. Marie Chiravalle and work-oriented students. The end re­ University of Bridgeport. B.S. sult of the assistance offered by the Guid­ Jersey City State College. M.A ance Department is a well-rounded, re­ sponsible individual ready to complete the transformation into a useful member of society. Mr. John Hudak Temple University. B.S. Seton Hall University. M.A. 24 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CENTER Mrs. Larissa M. Huchko Miss Deborah L. Palmer Conklin's Secretarial Junior Indiana University of College Pennsylvania, B.S. Library/Audio-Visual Clerk The Educational Media Center in the SPECIAL Anne Drew Scott Library is set up to EDUCATION facilitate learning and teaching by pro­ viding print and non-print educational materials which will supplement the curriculum and provide for the avoca- tional interests of students. At Carteret High School, Special Educa­ tion consists of many specialized areas. The highlights of the Educational These areas include vocational educa­ Media Center include building an ar­ tion. C.I.E. ill. vocational English, and chival periodical collection on micro­ resource room- Language Arts and fiche. serving as the lending center for Mathematics. all audio-visual equipment and soft­ ware. and using the services and equip­ Mr. Frank Walsh ment of the Math Department to com­ Coordinator - C.I.E. Ill puterize circulation information. Seton Hall University. B.S. Trenton State College. M.A. Mr. Michael Kushner Trenton State College. B.S.. M. Ed. Miss Mary Eileen Kennedy Department Head/Librarian/Audio Visual Seton Hall University. B.S. Rutgers University. M.L.S. Mrs. Susan R. Naples Jersey City State College. B.A. 25 DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES ATHLETICS The Health Services Department assists the students and staff of Carteret High School in attaining and maintaining opti­ mum individual health, while promoting positive health habits and attitudes. Many services are provided by the Department Miss Joann Corrao which include maintaining health and im­ Social Worker munization records, health counseling, Kean College. B.A., M.A. and rendering the necessary first aid and Mr. Walter Gasior emergency care. The Department also Rutgers University. B.S.. M. Ed. conducts scoliosis screening; audio, visu­ al, and dental screening and testing; strep throat culturing; and a communicable dis­ ease control program. The duties of the Director of Athletics include the development of programs and schedules that best meet the needs and abilities of our student-athletes. He is responsible for all members of the coaching staff, the ordering of supplies and equipment, budget preparation, team transportation, the hiring of game officials, athletic awards, and the se­ Miss Doris Tambascia curing of the personnel to properly Learning Disabilities Teacher manage all home interscholastic athle­ Consultant-Supervisor Jersey City State College, B.A., tic events. M .A. SPECIAL SERVICES Mrs. Ethel Kindzierski Secretary Mrs. Patricia Bodnar, R.N. School Nurse Dr. Stephen M. Levine Jersey City State College. B.A. Director - Special Services Hunter College. B.A. City College of New York. M.S.E. Hofstra University. Ph D. The Department of Special Services serves the needs of both students and teachers in the area of psycho-educa­ tional assistance. Social work and counseling are offered to both regular program students and special educa­ tion students to enable them to reach their fullest potential in the learning environment. Mrs. Sally Bonventure Health Clerk 26 ATTENDANCE OFEICE MAINTENANCE Mrs. Mary Sosnowski Mr. Joseph Zimmerman Data Process Clerk Building and Grounds Manager CAFETERIA SERVICES Mr. Arthur Forziati Custodial Staff: Front Row: A. Banafato. A. Carbonaro. J. Cmil. Back Row: C. Comba. W. George. J. Orosz. G. Sosnowski. Not Pictured: H. Maskowitz. R. Ruela, S. Tharrington. E. Wojewudski. n TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The Business Department of Carteret High School strives to offer organized exper­ ience designed to enable the student to acquire skills that will be needed for em­ ployment, to teach him/her to apply these skills in job related situations, to give him/her an opportunity to obtain knowl­ edge in areas related to these skills, and to encourage him/her to acquire the atti­ tudes and work habits needed for success in employment. Course and program needs are being satisfied through interdis­ ciplinary teaching, utilization of class­ rooms as learning resource centers, and the continued upgrading of facilities and equipment through purchase of comput­ ers, electronic word processors, and mem­ Mr. J. Leslie Scally ory typewriters. The staff encourages de­ Department Head velopment through professional and aca­ Coordinator-D.E. Trenton State College. B.S. demic contributions.