Many Teacher and Administrators wishing PHS Seniors well—

Fondest Farewell From Principal Weissman

I am privileged and honored to serve as your principal and I am your strongest supporter of your future endeavors. I am so glad to be able to see all of you cross that finish line of graduation. I must tell you that all visitors, faculty and staff compliment your maturity, character and your willingness to share your ideas and thoughts.

Senior Class Farewell from the School Counseling Department

Seniors, you have no more worries about whether you have enough credits to graduate. All of the trials of your years at PHS will be a distant memory as you ascend the platform to receive your diploma. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2013.

We in the School Counseling Department want to congratulate each and every one of you on your success at PHS. In the classroom, on the fields, in the arts, or in the service of others, each of you have frown and given of yourselves, and for that you should be proud. As you leave PHS, you will take with you many friendships and endless memories of the last four years that will remain with you for a lifetime.

Keep challenging yourselves and the world around you will realize your greatness. Continue to dream big and don’t let anyone or anything stop you from reaching your goals. We wish you all the best as you head off for the next exciting stage in your life. Come back and visit PHS often; you will always be welcome.

PHS School Counseling Department

I know in my heart that there is something very special about our student body. Students at Passaic High School are compassionate, sensitive to the needs of other, more than willing to learn from the wonderfully qualified staff.

You graduate to the next phase of your life. Success does not come easy and failure is a part of “making it.” You may have obstacles and challenges to overcome to fulfill your dreams, buy you will find a way to bridge success upon success. Our faculty and staff at PHS have worked with you diligently and with great confidence In your ability. We will continue to root for you and want hyou to always know that we are here if your need advice, guidance or an infusion of PHS spirit!

All the best!

Mr. Weissman, Principal

Dear Seniors,

Congratulations on having achieved one of the major goals of your life: graduating.

The truly exciting part of your life is about to begin, and, as life takes you to varied places and through many experiences, understand that each moment is a lesson in becoming better. Share your knowledge with others and always lend a helping hand where you can. I wish you all the best of everything and hope you will attain the dreams you have chosen.

Mr. DeNaples

Vice-Principal

Farewell to the Students and Staff of PHS,

This is the end of my journey at Passaic High School. I will be retiring at the end of this school year, and I will be beginning a new journey. During my stay at PHS I met some wonderful students and staff who taught me patience and perseverance and gave me many moments of joy. There were also some difficult times, but on the whole I can say that it was all worthwhile. I look forward to having time to read and do the volunteer work that I love. I will also be traveling as much as I can.

I’d like to wish everyone all the best on your future journeys.

Annette Berger-Machac

ESL Teacher

Goodbye & Good Luck

Congratulations to the 2013 Graduating Senior Class of Passaic High School. Your accomplishments as seniors are a source of pride and happiness. As descendents from various ethnic backgrounds, you are extraordinarily dissimilar in needs and interests but share the same quality of achievement.

Go out into the world and make the world a better place, than when you first found it, but always remember your roots that bind you together, which is PHS. Always remember your fond memories here at PHS, and also remember that the staff, faculty, administrators, and the community are proud of you, and will always assists you with your future endeavors.

Mr. Estrict,

VP Class of 2013

Remembering ‘73

It was 1973, the year I graduated from college. Bill Gates graduated from high school and enrolled in Harvard, Star Trek: The Animated Series hit the TV screen, The Supreme Court issued its decision on Roe V Wade, The Eagles released Desperado, James Bond’s Live and Let Die film was released, US troops withdrew from Vietnam, Watergate hearings began, and so did my career as a teacher.

I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to teach in the City of Passaic for 37 years. The first school that I taught in was School 11. The seventh and eigth graders were there , Jean Burwell was my Principal. and Carl Creech was my

Vice Principal. From there I taught in Passaic’s Alternate high school under the leadership of Dr. Milton Wallace and Greg Komeshok and then finally PHS.

The superintendent at that time was Seymour Puckowitz, then Mr.McCoy, Beryl Zankel and Dr. Holster. I remember going for my first interview at the old Board of Education Office downtown. The stores on Main Avenue were beautiful and the Capitol Theater hosted many upcoming music groups.

For me , teaching has always been a partnership built on respect, compassion and the desire to help my students reach their full potential. I leave behind my colleagues with whom I have developed wonderful friendships especially the English department who has become and always will be my second family.

To each of my students: Always believe in who you are. You each possess a special gift ,and the path that you choose in your life is unique unto you. You have made me smile, laugh and enjoy coming to work everyday.

As I approach my last day at PHS, I will take with me many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your lives with me and giving me the opportunity to teach you.

As always,

Mrs.Terry Budds