1913-2013
Margaret (Peggy) was inducted into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994 for being a basketball and track standout at Central High in the late 1920s. She also was a cheerleader and dancer. She was president of the Girls Athletic Association.
As of 1930, she was the only girl at Central ever to have lettered in two sports. She was also Class Secretary. She was voted Best Girl Athletes, Best Sports and Best Looking Girls.
She lived on Pomona Ave in Newark.
Bibliography
Margaret O. Liska Oct 11, 2013 Nashua Telegraph
1930 Central High School Yearbook
“Redskins Woods…” Star Ledger Jun 24, 1994
“They Keep Central High Cheering” Newark Sunday Call Nov 23, 1930
“Central” Newark News Mar 11, 1930