
JoAnn Sciaminna (middle) chats with
Paulsboro residents John and Betty Vogeding
during the colorful 100th Dinner event.
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Mayor John Burzichelli fondly looks on
while honored citizen, Ben Fish, Sr.,
amuzes the crowd with jokes, poems and stories.
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Do you remember when Hollywood came
to Paulsboro? Scott and Judy MacKenzie view
some historical photographs of that event.
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Other Paulsboro residents view the line
of historical photo albums and display boards
that lined the walls of the high school gym.
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The history of St. John's was grandly displayed
with a wide selection of dated material. Other town
churches had similar displays.
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Local townspeople were quite taken with the vast
expanse of historical storyboards as they learned
things about our 100-year-old town.
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Sr. Joann Burzichelli gave the
opening prayer before dinner.
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The food was a delicious
deli delight.
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Carmen, of Carmen's Deli in Paulsboro, tosses the salad
as catering assistants stand by to serve the
delectable meal for the dinner attendees.
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Mrs. Zampaglione helped her son,
Carmen, with the evenings necessities.
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Scambia,
Board of Education (BOE) President Wayne Wurtz,Sr.,
Phillip DuVilla, Esquire, and Board of Education
Vice-President Tom Ridinger share a laugh.
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This table featured a
scrumptious seafood salad.
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The Mayor introduced our soloist Marquishia Stringfield
to lead the crowd in song for "Happy Birthday to Paulsboro".
Irma Stevenson held the red and white birthday candle.
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Our evening soloist, Marquishia Stringfield,
had a beautiful voice that resounded the halls.
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Mayor Burzichelli cuts the 100th cake
as Councilmembers Joe Kidd (on left), Elsie Tedeski
and special officer Mr. Banks look on.
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The three-tiered cake was
beautifully decorated with red
and white buttercream roses.
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The Tedeski family were
just one of many relations who
gathered to enjoy this wonderful occasion.
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The ice sculpture carving
of 100th PHS was beautifully adorned
with a colorful array of fresh fruit.
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Chief of Police Kenneth Ridinger and his wife
express the joyous sentiment of the evening.
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Red and white balloon centerpieces
created a celebratory ambience.
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BOE President Mr. Wurtz, Assistant Principal
and Head Wrestling Coach Paul Morina and
BOE VP Tom Ridinger talk infront of the
desert table adorned with gold celephane
covered cookie trays.
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The Ice Art was an elegant visual
to remind the attendees what a wonderful
100th celebration the whole year has been.
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The reveal of the cookies kept many
appetites waiting for that moment.
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Dinner/Dance Chairperson
Irma Stevenson coordinated
the wonderful event.
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The evening was filled with good will
and good times with friends and family.
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Attendees entered the Dinner/Dance Celebration
through a red and white decorated archway.
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Mayor Burzichelli announced the honorees
(seated at the table) and Dinner Dance Chairperson
Irma Stevenson presented the four seniors with
plaques commemorating their recognition.
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Paulsboro Pride emitted from Margaret Suiter's
daughter as she proudly spoke for her mother
of 100 years. Mrs. Suiter revealed a gentle smile.
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Paulsboro's honorees are (from top left)
Benjamin L. Fish, Sr., George H. Gaines,
(bottom row left) Emma Goldman and Margaret J. Suiter.
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We hope you enjoyed our
Photo Album of Paulsboro's
Centennial Dinner/Dance Celebration!
Copyrighted 2004 Photos:
Teresa Colanero