Graduation Diplomas and Certificates | Jewish Historical Society

Along with graduation comes a diploma and other certificates acknowledging the accomplishments of a hard-working student. Below is a selection of diplomas and certificates from the JHSNJ archives indicating students’ past achievements. Note, the earlier high school diplomas indicated the type of diploma earned and indicated both the courses and credits taken. Also note some past subjects such as handwriting (penmanship) are no longer being taught in today’s classes.

Eastside High School Classical diploma, Mayer Mechanic, 1935, Paterson NJ — Eastside High School(Paterson)"Classical" diploma awarded to Mayer Mechanic, 1935.

Eastside High School, Commercial diploma, Florence Weiss, 1937, Paterson NJ — Eastside High School(Paterson)"Commercial " diploma awarded to Florence Weiss, 1937.

Eastside High School, General diploma, Lee Dresner, 1938, Paterson NJ — Eastside High School(Paterson)"General" diploma awarded to Lee Dresner, 1938.

Eastside High School diploma, scholarship certificate, Dramatic Club Honorary Membership certificate, Paterson NJ, 1963 — (Paterson)Eastside High School Diploma, Scholarship Certificate, and Certificates of Honorary Membership to the Dramatic Club of Eastside High School, 1963.

Paterson NJ Public School No.20 Diploma, Certificate of Handwriting, Certificate of Attendance, 1959 — Paterson Public School No.20 Diploma, Certificate of Attendances, and Certificate of Handwriting, 1959.