Barker Central High School - Latrator Yearbook (Barker, NY)

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Bottom llowftf. Frost, M, Brown, M. B1'zL111n', I . Seward llJ1lSll1USS lllilllklglblq, N. LaVztl1y editor-in-cliief, Miss Swan farlvisrxrl, N. iVhitney, A, Gillmeister, M. Russell. Standing-G. Barry, Ii. Nellist, H. Mang, F. l'2LSllOllQ, G. G1l.l'tl!leI', T. XV4:ii'iek, E. Mantlaville, M. Huntington, C. Parry. EDITORIAL The future of America lies in the schools of todayfl Through the medium of our schools one generation hands to the next the knowledge it has acquired so that the people of that generation therefore, may benefit and in turn, pass this, with additional knowledge on to the coming generations. Without a school system that teaches the fundamental principles of democracy as they are clearly defined and set forth in our Declaration of lndependence and our Constitution, we would be likely to find ourselves deprived of our personal rights by a brutal and intolerant form of government. Such a government would run on the principle of the individual for the state and not the state for the individual. The theme of this yearbook is, Upward and Ever Onn. Let us see just how well the schools in this district have carried out that motto. About a century and a quarter ago there was but one small wooden school house and it was open only 'a few months in the winter, students who wanted an education walked miles in bitter cold weather to get it. Less than ten years later there were six schools, but their total expense was but a fraction of what it costs to give one student a year of educa- tion today. However, times have changedl Witli one of the best secondary schools in the state right on our doorstep, so to speak, we can take courses in vocational training that were unheard of in our type of school a few years back. ln addition to the fine subjects taught here, students may have a choice of many different extra- curricular activities. Withiii the past ten years Barker has developed far beyond the fondest hopes of the most optimistic persons. Let us hope that it will continue to do so. -N. LaVally

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Raymond H. Gardner Lon J. Me.-Xdam, President John J. Connolly Albert I-I. Harrington Carl Coates, Clerk NVesley Gotts BOARD OF EDUCATION In the Board of Education of the Barker Central School is vested the authority by which the educational processes are governed. ln it rests the final local action on the many aducational matters affecting an entire school community. Its position is one that offers vast opportunities for service, and carries with it heavy duties and responsibilities. These duties and responsibilities cover a wide and varied field. A broad, efficient school curriculum must be set up to meet the needs of the many students who will go out into the many and various fields of Lifes work. This curriculum must meet the needs of grades, of junior high school and of senior high school. It must be set up with thought to academic training, vocational education, individual adjustment and self enrichment. All of these in turn must be done in the light of a community,s needs. Once set up, this program must be financially sound. ln addition to our local tax money, there come to Barker each year large sums of both federal and state money for the extension of our educational opportunities. To budget this money conserva- tively, to use it wisely and efficiently, and to receive from it a maximum in educa- tional offering, is the task of your Board of Education. Barker Central School is proud that its Board has met these challenges wisely and successfully. Their's has been a far reaching vision, based upon sound financial economy. To the community they have brought a fine educational plant, an ex- ceptionally attractive curriculum, successful school finances and a congenial and harmonious school working order. This has been their contribution to our school community. Present members of the Board of Education are: John Connolly, Raymond H. Cardner, Wesley Cotts, Albert A. Harrington, and Lon lVlcAdam. hir. lVIcAdam is President of the Board of Education. X10