Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Mr. Anthony Lawski Serves As Edsel Ford’s First Principal I nncipal Anthony I awski received his B degree at Michigan State Normal college He con- tinued his education at Western Reserve Universitv in C leveland. Ohio, where he obtained nis Masters Degree. Dramatics work and intramural baseball and basketball were the activities Mr l awski participated in while at college. Clarencevilje School in Farmington was the first school at which Mr. I awski taught. He later became principal there. In 1936. however, he came to Dearborn to teach social studies and guidance at Edison Junior High School. Dearborn High School claimed him next, and he taught %ocial studies and psychology there. After his stay at DHS. Mr. Lawski became assistant in cur- riculum to Mr. Mills, assistant superintendent in charge of the community college and high schools. Because of his chairmanship of the Chicago study group. Mr. l awski was chosen as principal of Edsel Ford High School. Mr. l awski works hard to promote better understanding between students and faculty. Out- side school he enjoys growing roses, woodworking, and has an interest in sports. 14

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These arc the foundations of life at Edsel Ford High School classes, conducted by teachers who, like the arch- itects of the school, are the architects of education. Upon the firm foundations set by Edsel Ford’s instruc- tors rest all of the other factors of education. Students are here to learn, and learning in its most direct sense - in the classroom - offers a basis for the other areas of education - learning to take responsibility and earn re- wards in activities, and learning good sportsmanship and a feeling of school spirit and oneness in our sports. These areas of education need a foundation, and this foundation, as well as wisdom, understanding, and en- couragement, is what Edsel Ford’s teachers and classes extend to the students. Stressing an integrated curriculum, the faculty works together to give students a most unique and rewarding education, one that will prepare them.to take on future responsibilities and select their own ideals and values, while respecting those of others. At Edsel Ford High School, students are taught to have a greater knowledge of people everywhere, for it is only in this way that real understanding can ever be achieved. These, then, arc the foundations - foundations which have been set firmly and wisely for the students by the teachers at Edsel Ford High.

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With Assistants, Mr. Willard Thornley, Mr. William Young Mr. William Young Mr. William Young, assistant prin- cipal. is in charge of student personnel. He received his BS degree at Hills- dale College and attended Wayne Un- iversity for his Masters degree. At Hillsdale Mr. Young was presi- dent of his senior class and was an All-American football player for two years. He came to Dearborn in 1950 and taught social studies, physical ed- ucation, and English classes. In 1953 he went to the University of Chicago as a member of the study group plan- ning EFHS. Thereafter he spent his afternoons planning Edscl Ford’s cur- riculum. Last year he was appointed a- ssistant principal. Mr. Willard Thornley Assistant Principal Willard Thorn- Icy is in charge of general building management and school affairs, and sponsors the Student Council. Mr. Thornley received his MA at the University of Michigan. After col- lege. Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores claimed him. and he came to Dearborn after teaching there. Mr. Thornley taught science and math- ematics at Edison Junior High School. He left Edison to teach physics and photography at Dearborn High, and was part of the original group of teachers planning Edsel Ford curric- ulum. He was appointed to the assis- tant principalship of EF and. along with his work on the curriculum, as- sumed the responsibility of equipping the school. In his few spare hours Mr. Thornley spends his time with his hobbies which are fishing, hunting, and photography.