Coach Boaz "Buzzy" Firkser was honored with a "Special Presentation" from his former players during the 2nd Annual RHS Alumni Celebration. More than fifty years ago, "Buzzy" coached wrestling and football from the mid-through the late 50's and early '60's. As the Head Football Coach of the Rahway Indians, "Buzzy" amassed an amazing record of 21 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties...for a winning percentage of .913. His accomplishments on Rahway's gridiron included the 1958 undefeated season which culminated with RHS being crowned New Jersey State Champions.
Pictured from left to right are: Carlos Garay '57 - All State (Wrestling); Frank Grablachoff '60, All-County; Coach "Buzzy Firkser; Billy Bodine '60, Co-Captain, All County and All State; Bill Wietryzkowski '63, Co-Captain, three-time All County and two-time All Watchung Conference; Gus Giebelhaus '60, Co-Captain, All County; and, Scott J Smith '65, Master of Ceremonies and RHS-All Class Reunion Co-Chairman.
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3rd Annual RHS Alumni Celebration
When: September 25, 2010 at All Day Saturday
Where: Elks Club - Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Scott Smith - Chairperson
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When: September 25, 2010 at All Day Saturday
Where: Elks Club - Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Scott Smith - Chairperson
sleepcenter1@embarqmail.c -
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Tailgate Party & Saturday Nighters Dance Party
September 25, 2010
All Alumni & Teachers WELCOME
Activities/Events/Entertainment
Continental Breakfast
Rahway High School Tour
Rahway High School Indians Home Football Game, or
Rahway Town & UCPAC Tour
Tailgate Party/Pre-Recorded Music/The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Saturday Nighters Dance Party
Pre-Recorded Music/The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Event Pricing – F & B Details
8:30 AM – Noon: Continental Breakfast @ $15.00, per person…
Includes: Coffee, Tea, Fruit Juice, Pastry, Rolls & Butter, Cash Bar
11:00 AM – Tour of Rahway High School – leaves Elks at 10:30
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: RHS Indians Home Football Game “Free Tickets” or,
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Rahway Town & UCPAC Tours@ $15.00, per person donation*
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Tailgate Party @ $45.00, per person – Includes: Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Turkey & Veggie Burgers, Grilled Chicken, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, Pretzels, Wine, Beer, Soda, Bottled Water.
7:00 PM – 11:00PM: Saturday Nighters Dance Party @ $40.00, per person – Includes: Continuously Passed Deluxe Appetizers, Coffee, Tea, Desserts, Wine, Beer, Soda, Bottled Water. Dancing to recorded Sound Track of Our Lives.
*Proceeds from Tours to Benefit Rahway High School, Merchants & Drovers Tavern Society and UCPAC (Rahway Theater)
Mail Check to
RHS Alumni Celebrations
P.O. 10421
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906
Class of 1965 45 Year Reunion
When: September 24-26, 2010
Where: Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Scott Smith or Sandy Stark
1-813-882-0537
starkc21@aol.com
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When: September 24-26, 2010
Where: Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Scott Smith or Sandy Stark
1-813-882-0537
starkc21@aol.com
Friday – Sept 24
7pm Meet & Greet Reception
Cubanu Restaurant & Lounge 1467 Main St.
Cocktails, Dining & Salsa Dancing
Pay as you Go
Saturday – Sept 25
8:30 – NOON Continental Breakfast Elks Club Milton Ave.
10:00 - 11:00 RHS Tour (depart from Elks 9:30 return to Elks 11:30)
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: RHS Indians Home Football Game “Free Tickets” or,
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Rahway Town & UCPAC Tours @ $15.00, per person*
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Tailgate Party Elks Club
7:00 PM – 11:00PM: Saturday Nighters Dance Party Elks Club
All Saturday Events: $89.00 per person all inclusive
Sunday – Sept 26
11 am Breakfast Brunch
The Waiting Room Sports Bar 66 E. Cherry St
Food, Fun, Drink, Fellowship & NFL Football
Pay as you Go
Dress: Casual for all events
Need to know info:
No need for a rental car – tram & train from Newark Airport takes 30 minutes.
Hotel Indigo corner of Milton & Irving across from train station, special room rate $79, and we have reserved an entire floor of rooms for class of 65.
Other new hotels close by on RT1 & Milton at very reasonable prices – shuttle available
If paying by check, mail $89.00 per person to:
RHS Alumni Celebration
Class of 1965
P.O. 10421
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906
Class of 1960 - 50 Year Reunion
When: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Hilton Woodbridge
120 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ
United States
08830
Contact: Judy Evans
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When: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Where: Hilton Woodbridge
120 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ
United States
08830
Contact: Judy Evans
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We are in the process of finalizing plans for our 50th Rahway High School Reunion to be held on Friday Saturday, September 24 – 25, 2010 at the Hilton Woodbridge. We hope to have a great turnout for this very special event! Your committee has made the following arrangements.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
A block of rooms is being held for us on both Friday and Saturday night at the Hilton Woodbridge, 120 Wood Ave. South, Iselin, NJ 08830 at the rate of $104 per night (double occupancy). For hotel reservations call the hotel directly at 732-494-4964. Remember to specify the RHS Class of 1960 block of rooms to get our special rate. We encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible.
REUNION INFORMATION:
For those of you who arrive on Friday, there will be a welcome reception at the Hilton from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. for us to gather and welcome other classmates.
The main event on Saturday evening, September 25, from 7:00 – 12:00, will include a cocktail hour with hot and cold appetizers, a buffet dinner, a DJ and cash bar for the cost of $85 per person.
The following activities will also be available during the day on Saturday, September 25 if you are interested in participating:
10:00 a.m. bus tour of Rahway narrated by Mr. Alex Shipley
10:00 am tour of Rahway High School
While some of us are touring RHS, some of us can take the bus tour of Rahway. We can then switch tours.
We hope you will plan to attend the entire weekend, but of course, you may come for one night or just the Saturday evening event.
Checks for $85.00 per person should be made out to the RHS Class of 1960 and mailed along with the Reply Form to:
Marghy O’Connor Allan
1753 Oak Hill Drive
Union, NJ 07083
We are attempting to find as many of our classmates as possible. Attached is a list of people we need your help in finding. If you know where we can reach them, please e-mail information to:
Judy Matlosz Evans at yellowrose0302@verizon.net or call her at 732-477-3284.
Please help us out by getting the attached reply form and checks back to us as soon as possible, but definitely by July 1, 2010. Also, if you are aware of classmates from other years who might be interested in attending, please invite them to come. All are welcome.
If you have any questions feel free to contact:
To those who have never attended a reunion, may we encourage you to attend this one? We know you will have a great time!
We look forward to hearing from you soon! Your Reunion Committee
Class of 1955 - 55 Year Reunion
When: Fri-Sat Sept 24 & 25, 2010 at Fri 7pm to11pm / Sat 1pm to 7pm
Where: Rahway Yacht Club
1706 Paterson St
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Arlene Miller Curry
609-409-5110
amc66@aol.com
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When: Fri-Sat Sept 24 & 25, 2010 at Fri 7pm to11pm / Sat 1pm to 7pm
Where: Rahway Yacht Club
1706 Paterson St
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Arlene Miller Curry
609-409-5110
amc66@aol.com
RHS Class of 1955
Our 55th Class Reunion will be held at the Rahway Yacht Club on Saturday, September 25th, 2010.
Friday 7 to 11pm hospitality room Rahway Yacht Club
1pm to 7 pm BBQ Rahway Yacht Club, price $55 per person inclusive.
For more information contact Reunion Committee members:
Arlene Miller Curry amc66@aol.com
Edward Karecki bigedlu113@aol.com
Please mail your check to:
Arlene Miller Curry
316B Jutland Drive
Monroe, NJ 08831
609-409-5110 home
732-207-8869 cell
Class of 1970 - 40 Year Reunion
When: September 25, 2010 at ALL DAY
Where: Elks Club - Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Margaret Roselli Velotti '70 - Chairperson
margiejrv@aol.com
If paying by Credit Card – Click Here
When: September 25, 2010 at ALL DAY
Where: Elks Club - Rahway
122 West Milton Avenue
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Margaret Roselli Velotti '70 - Chairperson
margiejrv@aol.com
Friday – Sept 24
7pm Meet & Greet Reception
Cubanu Restaurant & Lounge 1467 Main St.
Cocktails, Dining & Salsa Dancing
Pay as you Go
Saturday – Sept 25
8:30 – NOON Continental Breakfast Elks Club Milton Ave.
10:00 - 11:00 RHS Tour (depart from Elks 9:30 return to Elks 11:30)
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: RHS Indians Home Football Game “Free Tickets” or,
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Rahway Town & UCPAC Tours @ $15.00, per person*
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Tailgate Party Elks Club
7:00 PM – 11:00PM: Saturday Nighters Dance Party Elks Club
All Saturday Events: $89.00 per person all inclusive
Sunday – Sept 26
11 am Breakfast Brunch
The Waiting Room Sports Bar 66 E. Cherry St
Food, Fun, Drink, Fellowship & NFL Football
Pay as you Go
Dress: Casual for all events
If paying by check, mail $89.00 per person to:
RHS Alumni Celebration
Class of 1965
P.O. 10421
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08906
If paying by Credit Card – Click Here
Need to know info:
No need for a rental car – tram & train from Newark Airport takes 30 minutes.
Hotel Indigo corner of Milton & Irving across from train station, special room rate $79.
Other new hotels close by on RT1 & Milton at very reasonable prices – shuttle available
70th Birthday Luncheon Celebration
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12 NOON
Where: Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1579 Main Street
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Carolyn C. Savage
908 839-9000
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When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12 NOON
Where: Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1579 Main Street
Rahway, NJ
United States
07065
Contact: Carolyn C. Savage
908 839-9000
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Most of our classmates are or will be 70 years old this year, so in recognition of this major event we are having a 70th Birthday Luncheon Celebration on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Luciano's Italian Restaurant, 1579 Main Street, Rahway @12 Noon. We invite any classmates that might not have received an invitation to join us for lunch and birthday party. Contact: Carolyn Savage @908 839-9000 or e-mail: carolyn.savage@verizon.net
Class of 1985 - 25 Year Reunion
When: October 9-10, 2010 at 7:00 pm until
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel
2 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ
United States
08901
Contact: Terri Davis
732.277.3115
RAHWAY1985@YAHOO.COM
HTTP://RAHWAY1985.EVENTSB -
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When: October 9-10, 2010 at 7:00 pm until
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel
2 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ
United States
08901
Contact: Terri Davis
732.277.3115
RAHWAY1985@YAHOO.COM
HTTP://RAHWAY1985.EVENTSB -OT.COM
We’re Rolling-Out the Red Carpet
“Still All the Way Live After 25”
A Red & Black Gala Affair
Celebrating the 25-Year Reunion of the
Rahway High School Class of 1985
Tickets: $85.00 pp (all-inclusive)
Saturday, October 9
Red Carpet Reception @ 7:00 p.m.
Dinner & Dancing @ 8:00 p.m. (Cash Bar)
Sunday, October 10
Farewell Jazz Breakfast @ 8:00 a.m.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE AT HTTP://RAHWAY1985.EVENTSBOT.COM
RHS C'85 Reunion Committee
P.O. Box 765
Rahway, NJ 07065
732.277.3115
rahway1985@yahoo.com
http://rahwayindiansnetwork.ning.com/
RHS C'85 Reunion Committee
P.O. Box 765
Rahway, NJ 07065
732.277.3115
rahway1985@yahoo.com
http://rahwayindiansnetwork.ning.com/
FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CALL THE HOTEL RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY AT 888.421.1442 OR VISIT: HTTPS://RESWEB.PASSKEY.COM/GO/RAHWAYHS
RHS REUNION SPECIAL ROOM RATES STARTING AT $119 + TAX (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)
RHS Alumni Cruise
When: Oct. 9 - 16, 2010
Where: New England/Canada Cruise
Cruise leaves from
New York City, NY
United States
10001
Contact: Margaret Roselli Velotti '70 - Chairperson
margiejrv@aol.com
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When: Oct. 9 - 16, 2010
Where: New England/Canada Cruise
Cruise leaves from
New York City, NY
United States
10001
Contact: Margaret Roselli Velotti '70 - Chairperson
margiejrv@aol.com
Carnival "Glory" 7 day New England/Canada Cruise (see Alumni Cruise)
Itinerary
Sat, 10/9 Leave New York City at 4:00 PM
Sun, 10/10 Arrive in Boston at 2:00 PM - Depart at 10:00 PM
Mon, 10/11 Arrive in Portland at 8:00 AM - Depart at 6:00 PM
Tues, 10/12 Arrive in St. John, New Brunswick/Bay of Fundy at 8:00 AM - Depart at 6:00 PM
Wed, 10/13 Fun day at sea
Thurs, 10/14 Arrive in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 7:00 AM - Depart at 6:00 PM
Fri, 10/15 Fun day at sea
Sat, 10/16 Arrive in New York at 8:00 AM
Contact - Margaret Roselli Velotti ’70 – Chairperson margiejrv@aol.com
Sandra Stark '65 - Co-chair
Class of 1990 - 20 YR Reunion
When: October 23, 2010 at 7:00pm-11:00pm
Where: The Westwood
438 North Avenue
Garwood, NJ
United States
07027
Contact: Robyn (Barkoff) Suter
732-388-8414
tredd23@verizon.net
www.thewestwood.com
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When: October 23, 2010 at 7:00pm-11:00pm
Where: The Westwood
438 North Avenue
Garwood, NJ
United States
07027
Contact: Robyn (Barkoff) Suter
732-388-8414
tredd23@verizon.net
www.thewestwood.com
Class of 1963 - 50 Year Reunion
When: 2013
Contact: Joe Hudak
Joehudak55@aol.com
When: 2013
Contact: Joe Hudak
Joehudak55@aol.com
The Class of 1963 reunion Committee will meet in January 2010 to restructure now that we have additional volunteers to work on planning our 50th Reunion for some date in 2013 (date to be determined later).
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...................Joe Hudak