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MEET OUR BOARD!
The Weequahic High School Alumni Association, now in our 25th year, would not be where we are without a strong and committed Board of Trustees. We have been fortunate in having so many alumni serve in this capacity.
Here are our current Board of Trustee members and a few comments from several about why they serve.
Dr. Baseemah Jumu’ah, Ed.D., Trustee: “ WHS remains an icon within the South Ward community. The WHSAA has worked continuously for decades to structure an organization that works to preserve a venue that offers support to students, families, staff and community. I believe the hard work that went into forming the WHSAA was relevant years ago and remains crucial today. Students and families encounter a myriad of obstacles that impact the educational process and may hinder many from graduating or attending college. As an organization we are here to lend support, enhance alumni membership and create leaders by way of scholarships while passing the torch; ‘future WHSAA members’—IP!”
Art Lutzke, Treasurer: "I've always felt we should do everything possible to help our current Weequahic students. We're all Weequahic Indians!"
Catherine Johnson, Co-Chair: "I wanted to serve on the WHSAA board because of the commitment to the mission of preserving our legacy of education. It is an honor to support our students through service while enjoying being a member of the alumni association."
Bob Singer, Trustee: “I am so grateful for the excellent education I received at WHS from the superb teachers I had (Litzky, Rouse, Lappe, Martino) that propelled me to success in College, Law School and my career. Serving on the Board of WHSAA enables me to give back in a small way.”
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If you are interested in joining our Board, please send an email (along with a resume or summary of your experience) to weequahicalumni@gmail.com
It's a wonderful way to give back to the Weequahic community!
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The WHSAA is looking for a Membership Engagement Manager. The ideal candidate has experience with database management and event planning, along with good communications (oral and written) skills. The position is part-time with flexible hours.
If you're interested, or if you know of someone, please contact Myra Lawson at weequahicalumni@gmail.com
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THE WHS MURALS RESTORATION PROJECT
The famous murals in the front foyer are in need of restoration. If you're interested in contributing, please send a check to the WHSAA (P.O. Box 494, Newark, NJ 07101, or visit our website, and donate through our Membership link (see below under Membership and indicate Murals on your donation).
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IN THE PHOTO
Ms. Shirley Johnson, 1970, was recently honored during Women's History Month by the Greater Newark Women's Assembly for her contributions to families and the community.
We also salute Shirley for being a strong and committed supporter of the WHS Alumni Association!
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Shirley (center) with her daughters Keanu and Ashlee (front) and colleagues Monique Dujue and Carolyn Hayer, from SPAN (Parents Advocacy Network) at the Newark Public Library, March 2023.
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UPCOMING REUNIONS - 2023
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CLASSES OF 2002 AND 2003
REUNION
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
Galloping Hill Caterers, Union, NJ
For information and tickets please contact:
(Cell # 973 444 6373)
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THE CLASS OF JUNE 1953
70 YEAR - BRUNCH/LUNCH
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023
at Nero’s Grille in Livingston, NJ
For information, please contact:
Ron Zevin, (973) 477-8306
Cookie Klein Schneiderman, (973) 422-0001
Iris Lauer Talesnick, irist35@icloud.com
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THE CLASS OF 1983
40 YEAR REUNION
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023*
at Lake Chateau in Woodbridge, NJ
For information and tickets please contact:
*(This is a weekend event)
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THE CLASS OF 1973
50 YEAR REUNION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023
at the Westwood in Garwood, NJ
For ticket and payment information please contact:
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CLASSES OF 1962, 1963 AND 1964
60 YEAR REUNION LUNCHEON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2023
Delta Somerset Hotel
Somerset, NJ
For information and tickets please contact:
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MEMBERSHIPS
SHOUT OUT TO A FEW MORE OF OUR GENEROUS MEMBERS AND DONORS!
The WHS CLASS OF 1963!
Marc Eisenberg, Wilfredo Nieves, Gerilynn Talmadge, Perry Koonce, Fred Steinberg, Miriam Span, Jay Hodes, Ann Klein, Gail Saks, Cheryl Taylor, Carl Prince, Lisa Zimet, Chester Cohen, Margaret Jackson, Fred Marra and many, many others...
If you don't see your name here, it's only due to lack of space. Your support does not go unnoticed. If you haven't become a member, please consider joining. If you are a member, please renew. To join or renew on-line the link is:
to join or renew by mail, please send check to
WHSAA, POST OFFICE BOX 494, NEWARK, NJ 07101
Membership levels are:
Alumni $25
Orange & Brown $50
Ergo $100
Sagamore $500
Legend $1,000
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WEEQUAHIC MERCHANDISE
Every so often, someone will call us for merchandise. We only keep limited tee shirts and sometimes ballcaps in stock. If you're interested in something else, please reach out to Salhudine Simmons, a WHS alum and former scholarship recipient who began his own business selling WHS-themed merchandise.
Contact him directly at Trendsetterzmerch@gmail.com for pricing and shipping.
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THE ALUMNI READING CORNER
We always try to share a new book, or publication, by one of our alumni. This time, we have something a little different:
'HOORAY FOR US'
For all who can still "walk and talk"…
"hooray for us"...
those that we can still hold and kiss…
"hooray for us"...
to inhale the freshness of your love's wash...
"hooray for us"...
to those children who harbor ill feelings and resentment
to their mother/father's new love...
don't realize they too, if lucky to reach old age and find themselves seeking a new and lasting love…
and finding that which they seek"…
then, and only then, when too late to ask for remorse as well as regret...but...
they will speak these words...
'HOORAY FOR US'
submitted by Sandy Dvorin, Class of January 1958
Retired Oilman
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THE VALERIE FUND WALK
Ed Goldstein, 1951, was inducted into the Weequahic High School Alumni Association Hall of Distinction in 2021 for the work his foundation, the Valerie Fund, has done. Please support this event if you can:
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KEEPING UP WITH WEEQUAHIC
Our email bulletin is a quarterly publication. If you'd like to keep up with current news about the school, please follow Weequahic on
where information is shared about the academic, cultural and sports activities at the school.
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The ALUMNI BULLETIN is a publication of the
Weequahic High School Alumni Association.
We are a 501(c)3 organization and your donation makes a difference in the lives of the students, the school and the community.
Myra Lawson, Executive Director
WeequahicAlumni@gmail.com / (973) 923-3133
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