Columbia High School - Mirror Yearbook (Maplewood, NJ)

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-AAutumn Bright autumn left mem Vies of foot- ball excitement, Preparing for college, and leaves— rustling—red. Fall founded our pattern of working and playing, Then faded away; — and the year lay ahead. —

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FREDERIC J. CREHAN TT HE school year beginning September 1951 brought a deep sense of loss to returning students and faculty. Our principal, Mr. Frederic J. Crehan, died on August thirty-first after a brief illness. It was a shock to everyone in the school system, but especially to Columbia High School and to the senior class, who had known and benefited from Mr. Crehan’s wise administration. It is impossible for us to place a value on the intangible qualities that Mr. Crehan possessed; to us, he was a kindly adviser and a true friend. Therefore, it is with deep respect and sincere affection that we dedicate this yearbook to his memory. He was more to us than just an able educator; he was a living embodiment of the highest ideals of our school. At the memorial service on January 22, 1952, Mr. Threlkeld, the superintendent of schools, said: “Mr. Crehan was a scholar and a gentleman. He was a man of courage and conviction. He possessed highly developed powers of keen insight, clear analysis, and practical judgment. He had deep sympathy for the problems of other people. He shunned opportunism and related all his acts to a cotie of worthy principles and high ideals. Above all, his personality was tempered with a rare sense of humor.” In dedicating this Ixxik to him, the class of ’52 attempts to express its appreciation for his unselfish service, kindly understanding, subtle humor, and consistent friendship. ) ujc Jour

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