Virtual Induction Ceremony
September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm
September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm
and
WHSAA GALA RECEPTION
October 6, 2024, 2-5 pm
Weequahic High School, Ron Stone Gymnasium
Join us at our virtual fundraising event in celebration of 17 distinguished alumni
Proceeds from this event will be used for college scholarships and educational
activities for the students at Weequahic High School!
2024 HALL OF DISTINCTION INDUCTEES
WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
(click on honoree photo below to read bio or place a tribute in their name)
Inventor and leader in telephone communications for the hearing impaired
Endodontist and teacher of dentistry at Newark Beth Israel Hospital and Rutgers University
Pioneer developer in bringing affordable and accessible dental care to middle and low-income New Jerseyites
OUR VISION
It was not from our differences, but from the traditions that we have in common, that gave birth to the Weequahic High School Alumni Association in 1997 – a unique opportunity to bring people together - people who seemed so far apart yet who have shared something significant and precious: their lives were shaped in their Weequahic years.
OUR GOALS
To recapture the spirit and memories of Weequahic High School that was so meaningful to many of us.
To transcend the generational and cultural differences spanning nine decades from 1933 to the present by bringing together our graduates, teachers, administrators, and friends for reunions and special events.
To remember and honor those Weequahic High School graduates and staff who have made important contributions to the high school and our larger community.
To support the current students at Weequahic High School through scholarships, student activities, athletics and cultural events.
WHSAA HALL OF DISTINCTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
It was not from our differences, but from the traditions that we have in common, that gave birth to the Weequahic High School Alumni Association in 1997 – a unique opportunity to bring people together - people who seemed so far apart yet who have shared something significant and precious: their lives were shaped in their Weequahic years.
OUR GOALS
To recapture the spirit and memories of Weequahic High School that was so meaningful to many of us.
To transcend the generational and cultural differences spanning nine decades from 1933 to the present by bringing together our graduates, teachers, administrators, and friends for reunions and special events.
To remember and honor those Weequahic High School graduates and staff who have made important contributions to the high school and our larger community.
To support the current students at Weequahic High School through scholarships, student activities, athletics and cultural events.
WHSAA HALL OF DISTINCTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Marc Tarabour, Co-Chair
Beryl Lieff Benderly
Ruby Baskerville
Dr. Baseemah Ju’muah
Dr. Steve Rohde
Robert Singer
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
Beryl Lieff Benderly
Ruby Baskerville
Dr. Baseemah Ju’muah
Dr. Steve Rohde
Robert Singer
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
Diamond (Chancellor)
Judith Herr, Class of 1964
Warren Melamed
Platinum (Lyons)
Nancy & Art Lutzke
Gold (Bergen)
Lee Osterweil
Robert Singer '61
Silver (Elizabeth)
Beryl Lieff Benderly
Noah Chivian
Raymond B. Drake
Margie and Tom Gart, June and Michael Schechner and families
The Newark Teachers Union Local 481, AFT/AFL-CIO
ARTHUR SCHECHNER
Bronze (Hawthorne)
WHS Class of '63
Coach Rob Shooter
Phil Yourish
Full Page
Marc & Sheila Tarabour
Half Page
Ruth, Risa, and Amy Perlmutter Family of Benjamin Perlmutter '42. WHSAA Inductee 2022
Quarter Page
Clifton and Sheila Baskerville
Kira Baskerville
Ruby Baskerville
Judy Bennett
Janice Ford-Peebles
Myra Lawson
Sherry Ortner
Judy Rothbard
Richard & Carol Schechner Martin
Natalie (Confield) Tublitz
Susan Yankowitz
Friend Name Listing
Joan (Holmes) Najeeullah - Jnajee Products and Services LLC
Vikki Abdus-Salaam
Wali Abdus-Salaam
Anonymous
Emanuel Bernhardt
Richard Brown
C.Conover
Deborah Daids
Mary Dawkins
Julian Decter
Dennis Estis
Evelyn Motley
Dena Glover
Edward Glover
Gale Hunter
Joan Najeeullah Family
Robin Johnson
Catherine Johnson '84
Bette Kolodney
Dr. Paula Madison Ryner
Ileathern McLeod
Daniel Neuspiel
Janice Peebles
In honor of Hal Braff - Rabbi Shalom Lubin
Antoinette Richardson
Enid Rothman
Fred Rothman
Patricia Nira Smith
Councilman Orlander Vick
Stu Yourish
Other Donations
Norman (Nibby) Barr
Linda Forgosh
Wilfredo Nieves
WHS Alumni Association
The WHSAA and our Hall of Distinction events are NOT affiliated in any way with the
Weequahic High School Hall of Fame or any other organization.