East Side High School - Torch Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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In the year 1911,3 dapper young gentleman from New England entered the portals of East Side High School. The school was young too; in fact, it had just been born. Mr. Laughton soon established a reputation among the students as a teacher to have for English . His classes were always interest- ing and inspiring and the influence of his words was far-reaching. Someone has said that He who wishes to teach, must never cease to learn . This was certainly true of Mr Laughton. Speaking to this fine scholar, (for he is a scholar in the true sense of the word), everyone felt to a degree the glory that was New England. Mr Laughton has endeavored to leave at East Side a bit of the culture of his own Alma Maters, Boston Latin School (1892) and Harvard University (1896). As a humorist Mr. Laughton is known to both students and faculty. His delightful anecdotes have brightened many an assembly program. His sense of humor, however, is not confined to stories. His ready, subtle wit is a thing to be on the watch for, and having been heard, appreciated Those who have missed seeing his Ivanhoe on a horse have really missed some- thing. Mr. Laughton has been a true friend to all at East Side. Many boys now in our armed forces are thanking Mr. Laughton for the heartwarming letters and gifts he sends to them- In outflung corners of the globe, or right in New Jersey, he keeps in touch with the boys no matter where they are stationed. He is a friend to all who know him and he considers his friends all the students of East Side. In this year 1943, a dapper gentleman from New England is going out of the portals of East Side. He may not be as young in years but his spirit is, and will always be, as young as ever. And so Ave atque Vale to a great teacher and scholar, a keen humorist, and a true friend, East Side's Mr. Chips. 5