About the Association
24 years of connecting alumni, honoring achievement, and investing in Weequahic's future.
Who We Are
The Weequahic High School Alumni Association (WHSAA) was founded to preserve the proud legacy of Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey — and to give back to the students who walk its halls today.
Now 24 years old, the WHSAA has grown into one of the largest, most active, and most successful high school alumni organizations in the City of Newark, the County of Essex, the State of New Jersey, and across America.
Our members span generations — from the class of the 1940s to graduates of the 2000s — united by a shared pride in Weequahic and a commitment to its continued excellence.
Weequahic High School, built in 1932–33, is a landmark Art Deco building that was entered into the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2023–24. Its alumni include inventors, scientists, artists, athletes, civil rights leaders, and community pillars whose contributions span every field.
Our Mission
The WHSAA exists to connect alumni, celebrate achievement, and invest in the students of Weequahic High School. We do this through:
- Annual scholarship awards to deserving Weequahic students
- The Hall of Distinction program honoring remarkable alumni
- Reunions and events that bring the Weequahic community together
- Preservation of the school's history, murals, and cultural heritage
- Advocacy for the school and its students within the Newark community
Key Accomplishments
- Established the Weequahic High School Alumni Association Hall of Distinction
- Awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to current Weequahic students
- Supported academic, cultural, and sports-related programs at the school
- Helped secure Weequahic High School's listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places (2023–24)
- Produced and distributed the WHSAA newsletter to thousands of alumni worldwide
- Organized annual reunions bringing together alumni from across the country
- Partnered with Newark community organizations to preserve the school's legacy
- Honored over 100 distinguished alumni through the Hall of Distinction and Hall of Fame programs
Executive Director
Emmanuel "Manny" Ogbonnaya
Class of 2019
Join the Association
Membership dues directly fund scholarships and programs for today's Weequahic students. Alumni $25 · Orange & Brown $50 · Ergo $100 · Sagamore $500 · Legend $1,000
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