Harold G. Hoffman Reunion
– By Beverly Samuelson –
SOUTH AMBOY – Sunday was the annual H. G. Hoffman High School multi-class reunion. This year it was at the Elks in South Amboy. The room was full of alumni sharing stories and events from days gone by at H. G. Hoffman. The school colors, purple and gold, are still strong in the town with this group of loyal alumni who are still going strong.
Each year Susan Mattsson and Ed Szatkowski put the reunion together along with their many volunteers like Bob Kubinak, who all work hard to make these reunions a wonderful event. This year Gus Galley was on hand and gave all the ladies a silver bracelet. Pearl Flynn looked beautiful in her purple and gold.
Everyone shared great memories of their school days. Many have known each other since kindergarten. H. G. Hoffman had a small student population which allowed the students to know everyone in the school. Students knew everyone’s parents, siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles and teachers knew all the parents. It was a great school to attend, with wonderful teachers who were there after hours to help students who needed it.
Over the years the school has undertaken many changes including a name change. However, to all those who attended and graduated from H. G. Hoffman High School, it was a great place to learn and grow, a place where values were taught, a place where respect mattered.
As for next year, all of those who graduated H. G. Hoffman High School, lets get back our school spirit, bring out the purple and gold and lets make next years event the best one ever.
As this reunion comes to an end for 2013, Susan and Ed along with their volunteers are beginning to plan for next year. If anyone would like to help, get in touch with Susan, at 732-721-2956.
