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New mini-exhibit premieres September 6
Ocean Township High School turns 50 OTHS at 50 1 to 4, Sun., Sept. 6 The Eden Woolley House
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arly September, 1965, the doors of Ocean Township High School (OTHS) opened for the first time. It was a momentous day—the culmination of an impassioned campaign and a turning point for both Ocean Township and Asbury Park, the district that up to then had educated most of the township’s teens. Fifty years later, almost to the day, a mini-exhibit opens at the Eden Woolley House commemorating the milestone. “OTHS at 50,� premiering 1 to 4, Sunday, September 6, uses photographs, press clippings, and artifacts to demonstrate how the school’s history mirrors five decades of social and political change.
The campaign for a high school Ocean Township’s commitment to education is long standing. Between 1784 and 1960, it built at least nine schools. None was a high school. Graduating eighth graders had Selma Howland, the moving force behind the campaign for a high school, shows the referendum results to Edward German (left), Ocean School Superintendent, and Raymond Ewing, Ocean Board of Ed president, June 1962.
a choice: Asbury Park or Long Branch. Most chose Asbury. By 1962 Ocean students at Asbury High outnumbered city students 713 to 558. Ocean was booming and more than 1,000 highschool-age students were projected by 1966. Asbury High, on split session since 1959, was already overcrowded. Something had to be done. Asbury asked Ocean to sign a 20-year contract with the city as a condition for its undertaking a building expansion. Ocean refused. There was talk of regionalization, at first rejected and later revisited by the city. But it was too late. A full-blown campaign for an Ocean Township high school, spearheaded by the PTAs, was underway. On June 12, 1962, by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, the voters of Ocean approved a $2,969,000 bond to build their own school.
OTHS changes with the times Ocean High opened in 1965 without a senior class. Ocean seniors had returned to Asbury to graduate with their class. The next year, OTHS held its first graduation
and published its first yearbook--then as now, The Sandpiper. A look through almost a half century of yearbooks reveals more than changing hair styles and hemlines. Here’s a sample: •
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In the 1960s, Industrial Arts were just for boys, Home Economics, just for girls (who also have a “Homemaking Club�). Title IX (prohibiting discrimination in federally funded programs) shaped the 1970s: for the first time girls had golf, tennis, and soccer teams; girls fixed cars, boys baked cakes. The technology revolution is evident. Keypunch machines of the 1970s give way to desktops in the late 1980s and electronics redefine the classroom in the new millennium.
Proof of the pudding In recent years, OTHS has made its share of “best high school� lists. Its own list of notable alums is impressive: Academy Award, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winners; distinguished educators, journalists, authors, and scientists; a fashion designer, a network news anchor, innovative entrepreneurs, and more. Join us September 6 to learn more about these talented graduates and the history of the school that shaped them.
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History of Fashion exhibit opens to enthusiastic reviews
Left: Dot Schofield traveled from Rhode Island for the private “Members Only” June 26 opening of “Fashion: The History of What We Wear.” She poses here with Robert Grove. Center: Cheryl Miller, Heather MacDonald, Lois Kiely, and Laurie Smith show off the vintage costumes they wore to the private opening. Right: First-time visitors, Kristine Achang and Tim Scherer, of Oakhurst, take in the new exhibit at the public opening, June 28.
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or the first time since moving to the Eden Woolley House in 2009, the Museum held an advance, private opening, exclusively for its members. On Friday, June 26, those members got to enjoy wine and cheese while touring “Fashion: The History of What We Wear,” newly installed in the Richmond Gallery. Turns out the event was quite a draw—at least for Dot Schofield, who traveled by bus and train from North Providence, Rhode Island, to attend. “I joined the Museum because I enjoy coming whenever I’m here visiting friends,” Dot explained. “The new exhibit sounded
like something I wanted to see. And it was worth six hours on public transportation!” Our volunteers returned on Sunday to welcome guests to the public opening. Reactions are best summed up in the often overheard, “I’m coming back and bringing [fill in the blank]. They’d love it.” For those returning, or coming to see for the first time, the exhibit will be in the Richmond Gallery through June 2016.
An annual favorite
Mother nature smiled on the July 12th American Doll Tea
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he sun shone and a light breeze cooled. Sunday, July 12, was a perfect day for the Museum’s 7th annual American Doll Tea. The sell-out crowd of 76 adults and children agreed. Inside the Museum, guests saw the lifelike dolls created by Laura Tuzzio Ross, the historic American Girl dolls, mini teddy bears in costume, the imported Charlie Bears (who alerted the children to the plight of the honeybee and panda bear), and our 18th century Mrs. Woolley demonstrating her spinning wheel. Outside, under the tents, the children embroidered bags to carry their dolls, had a fashion show, heard a Woolley sisters story, and enjoyed a tea party of homemade treats.
The girls and their dolls pose with Mrs. Woolley under the trees on the grounds of the Eden Woolley House after hearing an original story of the sisters who lived in the house in the 19th century. The event raised over $1,800 for the Museum and introduced local history to a whole new generation. Kudos to the almost 60 volunteers—including the 11
teenage docents—whose creativity and hard work once again made the American Doll Tea a smash hit. Find more photos at oceanmuseum.org.
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Sunday, October 18
Civil War spirits to visit the History Ghost Walk
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e’ve conjured up some noteworthy ghosts—a few famous, most lesser-known—to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Our 7th annual History Ghost Walk is set for 5:30, Sunday, October 18 (rain date Oct. 25) on the grounds of the Eden Woolley House. Join us to hear first-hand tales of the battlefield and homefront from ghosts with New Jersey connections. The actors portraying our ghosts include talented amateurs (many, students) and a few professionals. They have studied the history they “channel” and deliver performances that entertain and inform. Some are stationed outside; others perform at a reception for President and Mrs. Lincoln inside the Library’s Terner Gallery. Outside Walk Outside, guests stroll along the path east of the Museum, encountering ghosts
Mary Dunbar died destitute in Long Branch in 1887. Her case was used in the campaign to secure pensions for Civil War nurses. who share their personal stories of the war. They include: • Mary Dunbar, army nurse, and Gen. Horace Porter, aide to Grant, both buried in West Long Branch. • John Morris, a Long Branch farmer, who enlisted after Gettysburg and helped quell the 1863 NYC Draft Riots.
Inside: A Visit with the Lincolns Two most distinguished spirits await Ghost Walk guests inside the Terner Gallery. Mary Lincoln, who vacationed in Long Branch, brings Abe along to share their memories of the war and to enjoy a performance of a few favorite songs. Come browse the Museum Store, enjoy refreshments, and meet the ghosts. The Ghost Walk is known to sell out. Call the Museum to reserve your place or visit the website oceanmuseum.org to purchase your tickets via PayPal. History Ghost Walk
5:30, Sunday, October 18 (Rain Date, October 25)
The Eden Woolley House grounds Terner Gallery, Ocean Library
$10 adults, $5, children
(Reservations encouraged. Call the Museum 732-531-2136)
7:15, Tuesday, October 6: A grisly discovery makes a fascinating tale
Archaeologist to speak on his detective work at the Secaucus Potter’s Field Early in the new millennium, a road crew working on a highway i nt e rcha n g e on the New Jersey Turnpike in Secaucus, made a Dr. Gerry Scharfenberger grisly discovery: caskets. Scores of them—pine boxes, unmarked and unexpected. Work on the highway stopped and investigation of the site began. Enter Gerry Scharfenberger, Archaeology Professor at Monmouth University. As lead investigator, he and his team sifted through remains and artifacts. Ultimately, they identified 900 of the 4,751 bodies unearthed in what turned out to be the Secaucus Potters Field. From 1870-
help give these long forgotten souls their 1962, the burial site served as the last resthearing. Admission is free. (Donations ing place of the inmates of a poor house, are welcome). prison, smallpox hospital, alms house, and insane asylum. At 7:15, Tuesday, October 6, in the auditorium of the Board of Ed. Offices, 163 Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst, Professor Scharfenberger tells the mesmerizing story of the investigation. As he explains, “Little or nothing was known about the remains. But when you see a gunshot wound to the head, or a body hit by a The archaeologists working at the excavation site at Secaucus Potter’s train with bones in 500 Field identified 900 of the nearly 5,000 anonymous remains and catapieces, you get to know logued more than 113,000 associated artifacts. All but two of the identified a little bit about the lives remains were returned to their families for private burial. Granite monuments now stand at the cemetery site and along the Secaucus interchange these people led.“ Join us October 6 to
memorializing the former Potter’s Field.
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I remember . . .
Message from the Museum
President
Ocean Township High S Robin Truax, ‘69. Our varsity girls’ basketball team played games Friday nights—right before the varsity boys. It was a progressive step for women’s sports and I’ve always been grateful to Dave Dahrouge for initiating this groundbreaking scheduling. Remember, it was in the day when we played half-court games, in skirts, with six-girl teams taking the floor.
“We make a living by what we do; we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill
One of the hallmarks of successful communities or organizations is citizen or member participation. Volunteerism is giving service to ideas that are greater than ourselves. I have written before about the wonderful volunteers we have at our Museum. But look around our community and consider the hundreds of people giving their time to make things happen. Think about the coaches and administrators of Little Leagues, youth football, soccer, lacrosse, and baseball. The men and women saving lives and property in our fire departments and on our first aid squads. Those elected to the Council and Board of Education and appointed to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the Shade Tree, Environmental, and Deal Lake Commissions. Those in Police Explorers, the Community Hope Fund, the Woman’s Club, and the League of Women Voters. The drivers for Meals on Wheels and the volunteers serving in their churches and synagogues. I’m sure you can think of even more. The key to a vibrant community is dedicated volunteers. Think about it. Is there something you can do?? Paul Edelson
Ocean’s Heritage is published quarterly by the Township of Ocean Historical Museum
Museum President, Paul Edelson Newsletter Editor, Peggy Dellinger
James Ruimy, ‘69. I remember Mr. MacDonald. My first day in his history class he pronounced that he never had a farm, will never have a farm, and don’t ask him about farms. At the time I had been in the U.S. about five months, barely spoke English, and thought he was nuts. I was asking myself why was he so hung up on this farm business.
OTHS Girls’ Basketball, 1969
Brenda Harshman, ‘71. Meeting my husband, star parties with Mr. Truex, ballroom dancing lessons with Miss Basso, the gym fire days before prom, the Vanilla Fudge concert in the gym, attending OTHS [then a junior-senior high] from grades 7-12.
Ray Hodnett, ‘72. I remember the smell and feel of the baseball diamond and football field (the only spots with real grass on the entire campus), though I’ve long forgotten the wins and losses of the games played there. Bodies atop me, I focused on the blades of grass, the micro-climate of them, while way in the distance, coaches called for me to get up and try it again, shouting, “You can do it.” Howard Holtz, M.D.,‘72. A highlight for me was becoming OTHS representative to the Township’s Environmental Commission. As an associate member, I applied for a Ford Foundation grant which we used to publish a brochure to build support for acquiring Deal Test Site, a 208-acre parcel in the center of town, for parkland. The purchase was approved, and over time, the park was expanded and renamed for Mayor and State Senator Joe Palaia. Passing it today, I remember being part of a special group of people who left a lasting legacy to Ocean Township. Meri Ford Newell, ‘75. I remember performing in “Spoon River Anthology” in 1974. Best OTHS drama production ever. Kathy Richmond Ng, ‘75. Biology (not my favorite subject) was intriguing because of my teacher, Mr. Lysko. To this day, I remember his famous line, “Everything is copacetic.” I was on the gymnastics team for 4 years. Whether we won or lost, we worked incredibly hard and practiced almost every day. When we won, we rode the bus home cheering and over-the-moon happy. When we lost, it was dead quiet. We learned to deal with success as well as failure. My experience at OTHS was a strong start to a successful life. All is good... everything is copacetic! Robin Whitney, ‘75. Our OTHS Class of 1975 made history by winning the Homecoming float competition all four years, fondly remembered during our recent 40th Reunion! Merci
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School beaucoup to Mme. Schlegal for laying the solid foundation in French language and culture that paved the way to my academic career, and thanks to Mr. Post for an amazing course in Harvard Project Physics. Marion Winik, ‘75. The dialogue in the first lesson of French I (Michel? Anne? Vous travaillez? Euh, non, nous regardons la television, pourquoi?). The modern dance moves choreographed by Miss Dombrowski to Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain.” The hideous floor-length dress with lavender and white Mobius stripes printed on navy polyester I wore to the junior prom, escorted by that Johnny-on-the-spot, Kyle Henderson. The difference between sine, cosine, tangent, and cotangent. (Actually, no. But I did at least remember that trigonometry existed.) Sandye Renz, ‘75. I remember the early morning computer class with Mr. Best. About eight of us came before school to learn how to use an enormous computer the size of a small room that the school mysteriously had. We learned computer languages (Fortran anyone?) and made stacks of punch cards to feed into the computer. The print-outs hopefully had an answer to whatever math problem you put in. I remember Mr. Best—his red hair, his smile that made his eyes close, and his stories of hitting a deer in Pennsylvania. His class didn’t get me a job in Silicon Valley, but I do love my Mac. Paul Edelson, Booster Club member ‘76-’86. In September 1983, the Spartan Booster Club put lights on Carelli Field. The first football game of the year was played under the lights with the new coach George Conti and sophomore quarterback Matt Errico. Greg Edelson, ‘83. OTHS in the early 80s was all about STYLE—from the characters in the building to cars in the lot. There was Arlene Taschlik honoring the 50s every day with her outfits and Mark Ripley dressed as Clark Kent in class and pounding you later in intramural basketball. The parking lot had everything from mopeds to muscle cars, a Volkswagen Vanogan, a former state trooper car, a Cadillac ambulance, a US Mail truck, family cars, and the start of high-schoolers with luxury cars. Christina Kenney Bass, ‘85. I loved my years at OTHS and have wonderful memories of my four years there. I went to school with many great people who are friends today. I loved the trip to Italy my sophomore year with Mrs. Bio and the Italian Club. I remember the bonfires before games, BIG RED BASHES, and our class supervisors, Ms. Baselici and Ms. Egan. Amy Edelson Durocher, ‘86. The creation of the “Big Red”, thanks to Coach Conti, brought us to a whole new level of school spirit. Chryssa Yaccarino, ‘86. My best memories of OTHS include hang-
John Lysko in 1982, teaching an OTHS science class. John later became OTHS principal and Ocean Township Superintendent of Schools.
ing with Jerry Hauselt and Marilyn Measure in the Athletic Department with Jenn Brown, writing for the school paper under the tutelage of Marty Sauble, and volunteering for the Hand-in-Hand fairs with Raoul Nolan. I played softball for four years with Coach Mark Frankel. Even though I was a horrible player, I stuck with it and made life-long friends, including Debra Chomsky. And, of course, the lunch crew including Amy Edelson and my dear friend Lianne Marchetti. Jason Watt, ‘89. I remember running alongside Coach Rafter after what seemed like endless miles of cross country practice, complaining and asking when we could stop. “When you’re too tired to talk to me,” was his answer. He was a role model. Years later, I finished an Iron Man competition, like Coach Rafter, and I’m sure his example was still inspiring me. Doug Timms, ‘93. I remember being able to park across the street after getting my license. Dallas Dellinger Hlatky, ‘99. I remember my English teachers most fondly: Mrs. Gilman, Mr. Ryner, and Mr. Ripley. They nurtured a love of literature and poetry that has grown through the years. The things we read and conversations we had were the highlights of my education at OTHS. Dan Wilensky ‘05. I liked OTHS for the opportunity to be an athletic trainer even before I got to the school. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Long quest ends for the primitive first home of Ocean’s first European settler
Museum announces the discovery of Potter’s Cave
This original drawing by Marge Edelson illustrates what we believe Potter’s Cave, dug into the banks of Poplar Brook in the late 1600s, may have looked like.
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he site of Thomas Potter’s Cave, primitive first home of Ocean Township’s earliest European settler, was revealed to the public August 16, at the Woolley Family Reunion hosted by the Museum at the Eden Woolley House. Born in England in 1630, Thomas Potter immigrated to New England with his family as a young child. Years later, possibly drawn by land available to Englishmen under the terms of the “Monmouth
Following the clues from historic docPatent” after the British takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664, Thomas relocated uments, Jim and Rich began their search to New Jersey. As early as 1670, records along Harvey Brook. but not until they show he owned 552 acres in the area of shifted their attention to Poplar Brook did Ocean Township known as Poplar (from their persistence pay off. In spring of 2012, today’s Poplar Road in Wayside east into near the brook’s southern bank, they came across an array of large Oakhurst). rocks firmly embedded Thomas arrived to an in the ground in a pattern Ocean Township inhabitsuggesting the dimensions ed only by Native Ameriof the primitive structure. cans. There was no saw Jim and Rich reached mill to provide lumber, no out to the Museum with blacksmith to forge nails, the news. We recruited no kiln to bake bricks. the support of Monmouth He, like many other early University’s AnthropoloMonmouth County setgy Department, who have tlers, carved shelter for begun a dig. Museum himself in the banks of a members Diane Gentile stream. His early “cave” and Brenda Wityk conwas dug about four feet Local historian Jim Foley (left) with ducted extensive research deep. Its walls were built up with rocks. Tree limbs Museum member Phil Parratt at the into the Potter family. The work continues, covered with mud and site near Poplar Brook believed to be branches formed the roof. the remains of Thomas Potter’s Cave. but the time had come to Stories of Potter’s Cave reveal the discovery to the were passed down through generations. It public. Because of its fragility, the Muwas a point of reference in old deeds. And seum is offering guided tours by appointfor years, it was the object of a quest for local ment and is not yet revealing the site’s exhistorians Jim Foley and Dr. Rich Fernicola. act location.
Raffle tickets for this major fund-raiser are mailed to members
Crafters complete the 2015 “Field of Poppies”quilt
June speaker talked covered bridges
(Front row, left to right) Gerri Applegate, Joan Wobser, Sergie Conklin, Gail Levensen, Jeanne Ribsam, Marion Vogler, Eileen McCormack. (Back row) Betty Wilderotter and Marge Edelson. Not present: Bonny Collins, Donna Gleason, Lois Landis, and Hilda Vafiadis.
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etired Long Branch teacher and author Richard Garlipp guided the audience through photos and stories of the covered bridges that once spanned New Jersey’s rivers and streams at the June 2 Museum Speakers Event.
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And the winner is . . .
Museum receives three awards
“Hometown History” on website and TV
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heck out the “The History of Houses,” on the Museum’s “Hometown History” television program on Ocean TV and our website oceanmuseum.org.
Mark your calendar
Coming Events Left: Rita Klein and Kathy Mazzacco of the DAR with Ginny Richmond, Marge Edelson, Eileen McCormack, and Sergie Conklin of the Museum at the DAR award ceremony, May 30. Right: Linda Barth of the League of Historical Societies of NJ with newsletter editor Peggy Dellinger and Museum Trustee Marge Edelson receiving first prize in the League’s state-wide newsletter contest, June 13.
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ou might say we’re on a roll. Three awards in as many months. (And the best part is that two of the three honors were the result of nominations submitted by Museum members on their own.) Here they are: •
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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award for excellent volunteer work in historic preservation, submitted by Museum and DAR
member Kathy Mazzacco. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Innovative Archives Award, submitted by Museum Member Julia Telonidis (below). First place in the 2015 Kevin M. Hale Distinguished Publications Award (Newsletters) presented by the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey.
Museum member Julia Telonidis is a professional librarian and archivist who, on her own initiative, nominated the Museum for the 2015 Innovative Archives Award issued by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). We had to call MARAC to identify our unknown advocate. We’ve since spoken to Julia, who told us that she was impressed enough by the Museum to apply for the award. She wrote the application narrative and submitted links to our newsletter, press coverage, and website. “The Museum has its act together,” she explained.“ I saw that and so did MARAC.”
In memory
We mourn the passing in recent months of five friends and Museum members.
Marie Candiano Kenney, 78, of Ocean Township, died May 2. Marie was born and raised in Asbury Park and worked for the Ocean Township Board of Education for 32 years as a secretary in Special Services. Betty McKnight, 82, of Allenhurst, died May 5 . Betty taught elementary school in the 1960s and later worked as a paralegal.
Anne C. Caruba, 95, of Oakhurst, died on May 6. Anne was a secretary for the Ocean Township Board of Education for 10 years and was earlier a legal secretary. Alma Geist Cap, 98, died May 16, in Cummings, Georgia. Alma was a graduate of Douglass College, a Red Cross worker in World War II, and a founding member of the Proprietary House Museum, Perth Amboy.
Judy Shure Smith, 70, of Oakhurst, died July 4. Judy was born in Long Branch and lived in Ocean Township most of her life. She taught in Ocean schools for 38 years.
Mini-exhibit opening
Ocean Twp. High School at 50 Sunday, September 6, 1 to 4—The Eden Woolley House. General Meeting and Speaker Event
Macabre Discovery: The Secaucus Potter’s Field Tuesday, October 6, 7:15—Oakhurst Schoolhouse (Bd. of Ed. Offices) Auditorium.
History Ghost Walk Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), 5:30--Woolley House Grounds; Terner Gallery. Ghosts tell local stories of the Civil War.
Holiday Weekend and Civil War Mini-Exhibit Opening Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6-Eden Woolley House. Handmade gifts, homemade goodies, quilt raffle. Hostess, irthday, rming, B a w se u o H
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