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On October 5, 2008, a gathering of former teachers, students, present teachers, principals, and stand in students, along with Rahway High students in the Audio Visual department came together to film a video of Madison School in her early years.  John Ludwig, former student, now of California, was the man of the hour as Director.   Dr. Anthony Palisi, former English teacher, was among the stars of the day.  

We can not go without acknowledging the efforts of Regina Schweitzer Holmes who served as advance person for arranging the use of the school and who was present for a good part of the day.  It was she who got the announcement on local TV.  Gina is the daughter of the late Dr.. Harold C. Schweitzer, an original faculty member. We thank Mr. Frank Buglione, current superintendent of school for his help,  and the supportive assistance of Fran Gavin, current principal of Madison School who remained the entire day in the building.  

Again we thank Ruth Lambert Hardy for her high energy and help with the props and Joyce Tortoriello as historian for the taping.

We are grateful for all the former students who came out to cheer on this project.  Please feel free to upload any photos you may have of the event.

Watch this site for information regarding the DVD that will be offered late this year.

Ed 'Skeeter' Brown and Pam Creveling MacMillan.
Ed "Skeeter" Brown and Pam Creveling MacMillan.

Dr. Frank Stiso
Dr. Frank Stiso

Former students of Madison ElementarySchool:(l-r) Tom Nolan, Harry Linnell, Ruth Lambert Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cibri
Former students of Madison ElementarySchool:(l-r) Tom Nolan, Harry Linnell, Ruth Lambert Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cibrian.

Diane Gyma Shuster, present 5th grade teacher in Madison School, where she has been for 40 years. She was among the orig
Diane Gyma Shuster, present 5th grade teacher in Madison School, where she has been for 40 years. She was among the original students in Madison School.

Former Madison School principal Nicholas Delmonaco, who portrayed Mr. Potts in the documentary, and his wife, Arlene De
Former Madison School principal Nicholas Delmonaco, who portrayed Mr. Potts in the documentary, and his wife, Arlene DeLorenzo Delmonaco. Small world stuff: Mr. Delmonaco and Dr.Palisi were colleagues, working for the Rahway Recreation Department, and Arlene's brother, the late Arthur DeLorenzo, was a high school classmate of Dr.Palisi.

Front entrance. Windows to the right are of the office of current principal, Mrs. Fran Gavin.
Front entrance. Windows to the right are of the office of current principal, Mrs. Fran Gavin.

John Ludwig, former student, directs the filming under the watchful eye of Dr. Anthony Palisi, with an audience of young
John Ludwig, former student, directs the filming under the watchful eye of Dr. Anthony Palisi, with an audience of youngsters.

RHS Students help with the filming.
RHS Students help with the filming.
Students of Rahway High School assist in the filming.  Many thanks go out to them for their help.

Who do we have here, watching the action?
Who do we have here, watching the action?

a crowd of former students of Madison gathers after more than 50 years.
a crowd of former students of Madison gathers after more than 50 years.