Welcome Home to Weequahic
WELCOME HOME TO WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL in its 90th year!
You are at the website of the Weequahic High School Alumni Association. Now 24 years old, it has become one of the largest, most active, and successful high school alumni groups in the City of Newark, the County of Essex, the State of New Jersey, and across America!
Join us in providing “opportunity” to the current students at Weequahic High School.
Updates
2024 WHSAA HALL OF DISTINCTION INDUCTEES
Irwin Lee Brody, 1944 – Inventor of the teletype
Jerome Waldor, 1945 – Military service and philanthropy
Arthur Schechner, 1949 – Insurance executive and philanthropy
Dr. Noah Chivian, 1953 – Endodontist and noted lecturer
Dr. Robert Dubman, 1952 – Dentist and author
Arnold Kantrowitz, 1958 – Gay rights activist
Dr. Sherry Ortner, 1958 – Anthropologist and lecturer
Professor Leon Osterweil, 1961 – Computer science engineer
Dr. Warren Melamed, 1963 – Dentist and philanthropy
Wilbur Ross, 1973 – Athlete and non-profit founder
Patricia Horton Brown, 1982 – Faith leader and community service
Douglas Freeman, 1990 – Community service
Morton Stevens, 1947 – Musician and composer
Raymond Drake, 1950 – Lawyer and community advocate
Komozi Woodard, 1967 – Author and professor
Marshall Cooper, 1969 – Civic and community service
Joan Najeeullah, 1974 – Community service and entrepreneur
Weequahic High School and WHSAA Awards Received
WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL AND WHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
In October 2024, Weequahic High School was designated a historic landmark and placed on both the State of New Jersey Registry and on the National History Registry—the first school in Newark to receive this designation.
The WHSAA also received the Charles Cummings Award, in recognition of our service to the school.
The WHSAA is very proud to have committed and outstanding alumni who continually provide resources to the students of the school and who work diligently to keep the legacy alive.
- Photos from October 2024 Alumni Reception-Weequahic High School.
Read More - 2024 Scholarship Luncheon
2024 Scholarship LuncheonOn May 29, 2024,The WHSAA awarded 31 students with scholarships. They each received $2,500 (totalling $74,750). Most of them will be attending NJ colleges (Rutgers, Montclair State, Bloomfield, Kean, William Paterson and Essex County College. In addition, two WHS graduates received the Evelyn Yudowitz Nursing Scholarship, a four year scholarship at Rutgers School […]
Read More - The Class of 1965 – 60th Reunion
The Class of 1965 – 60th Reunion Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 7 to 11 pm Calabria’s Catering Hall588 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ. Tickets are $90 if paid by February 10, 2025 (after that the price is $100) Please contact Dennis Estis, directly, at destis@greenbaumlaw.com. if you would like a payment plan Reservations AND PAYMENTS should be transmitted to […]
Read More - 2023 SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
The Weequahic High School Alumni Association is pleased to announce that we have awarded 24 graduates with scholarships of $2,200 each to continue their education. In addition, during the 2022-2023 school year, we purchased a new washer and dryer for the school; paid for overnight lodgings for the boys track team to compete in the […]
Read More - CLASSES OF 1962, 1963 AND 1964 60 YEAR REUNION LUNCHEON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2023 Delta Somerset Hotel Somerset, NJ For information and tickets please contact: Phil Yourish, philyourish@gmail.com Jac Toporek, whsalum63@aol.com Bonnie Zunk Vogel, bonniev929@aol.com
Read More - THE CLASS OF 1973 50 YEAR REUNION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 at the Westwood in Garwood, NJ For ticket and payment information please contact: Cynthia Hampton at c73WHS50@gmail.com.
Read More - WEEQUAHIC CLASS OF 2014 REUNION
On Saturday June 15 2024, at Grill 350 in West Orange, see Post for more Info. For Tickets Click the link Below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weequahic-high-school-class-of-2014-reunion-tickets-559514572147
Read More - 2022 WHSAA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE
The WHSAA has paid out $80,000 in scholarships since January 2023. In June 2022, 20 graduates were awarded and 16 prior graduates who are currently in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of college received scholarships to help them with college and/or technical school expenses. We are very grateful to All of our alumni for donating […]
Read More - WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL 2022 HALL OF DISTINCTION VIRTUAL PROGRAM
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Read More - HALL OF DISTICTION EVENT
CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL WEEQUAHIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2022 HALL OF DISTINCTION INDUCTEES MARCIA (PRINCE) FREEDMAN, Class of 1956 CYNTHIA (HOLIDAY) MOORE, Class of 1968 LAWRENCE LERNER, Class of 1952 BENJAMIN PERLMUTTER, Class of 1942 CYNTHIA (GILLIAM) PIERRE, Class of 1970 DARRYL ROCHESTER, Class of 1971 EVORA THOMAS, Class of […]
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
You can now renew your membership (or join) the WHSAA it through Zelle at:
weequahicalumni@gmail.com
Membership levels are:
Alumni $25; Orange & Brown $50; Ergo $100;
Sagamore $500; and, Legend $1,000
Your membership dollars support scholarships and other academic, cultural and sports-related programs for students at the high school. Memberships are renewable annually.
Other payment options noted in the Membership tab on this website.
We appreciate your ongoing support!