Greenport High School - Beachcomber Yearbook (Greenport, NY)

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Anskl V. VoL'NC We 2 em cm We, the Class of 195 5, wish to offer our tribute to Ansel V. Young who rendered great service not only to the village of Greenport, but also to the young people of this area. A prominent figure in the political af- fairs of the village, he was mayor for six years. Police Justice and President of the Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of Education from P P to 1930, and teas president from P 23 to 19 30. His devoted interest, leadership and continued promotion of the educational interests of the community in a large measure laid the foundation for securing our present school facilities. Mr. Young's unselfish devotion and interest in civic affairs will always be remembered. i

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ii This is our story. It has taken us four years to live, hut it will lake a lifetime to forget. As you turn these pages, you will learn the story of the Class of 1955 as we lived it. It is an exciting story, full of the studies, sports, music and other activities which make up the life of high school students. It is a story that could not he told without including our principal, teachers, Hoard of Edu- cation, and sendee staffs. It holds the work along with the fun, the hopes and happiness with the disappoint- ments. Although this story will not seem unusual or extra- ordinary to you, the reader, each chapter will have a special significance to every member of the graduating class. 3

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OL QJl„ nmuerAaru of the C?(a$$ of 03 Hats off to the Class of '05. Our sincere con- gratulations to the graduates of fifty years ago who are planning a reunion in June. A staunch school spirit certainly distinguishes these people, for not only have they held a 25th reunion, but they have the enthusiasm to hold another meeting half a century after their departure from Green port High. However, this spirit is typical of this class. In those “good old days,” a student would prob- ably rise around 1 a.m., to work around the farm, before coming to school. And we groan at the thought of getting up at 7! After several hours of this labor, one would walk (no cars . . . horrors!) to school and put in good hard study. Languages, history, math, and science were em- phasized, and one was expected to know his les- son, and speak intelligently about his work. This dass was not afraid of hard work. Their motto “Labor Conquers All” proves this. If you will look at the history of these individuals after graduation, you will find that many worthy pro- fessions and occupations are represented. In ad- dition to the merit gained through their careers, they have become outstanding citizens and com- munity leaders. We interviewed several of these people per- sonally, as they had no yearbook at that time to record their activities. We discovered that they were the first class to graduate from the old school building (then brand new, costing the appalling sum of $24,809.60) and having thirty members, the largest group to graduate up to that time. Class officers in their senior year were, Leroy L. Edwards — president, Jessie E. Benja- min — vice-president, Jennie Youngs — secretary, and Benjamin Thorn — treasurer. The two hon- or students were E. Leslie Reeve — valedictorian, and Benjamin Thorn — salutatoriam We think it’s grand that such a good number of the Class of ’05 will be able to celebrate this event. We, the graduating class of 1955, heartily congratulate these remarkable men and women on their Golden Jubilee, and wish them con- tinued success in all their undertakings. May their excellent school spirit which has effected so much good and reflected such shining glory on Green port High School and the community, be an inspiration to us now approaching the crossroads of life! liisi Row: Mrs. Fanny Payne Way. Mrs. Rachel Brown Levs. Miss Cora Muchmore. Mrs. Helen Case Duvall. Mr. Hilary Corwin. Miss Lena Freyher. Second row: Mr. Leroy (.. Young. Mrs. F.dith Flack Ackley. Mr. Benjamin I horn. Mrs. Jessie Benjamin McMann. Mr. Leroy F.dwards. Miss Jennie Youngs. Mr. Irving Matthews. Mrs. Leslie Reeve Birmingham. Mr. Frank J. Riel. I Bird row: Mrs. Sybil Bowel itch Brewster. Mr. Finest Wiggins. Miss Ruth Case. Miss Nan Latham. Mrs. Blanche Jennings Mack. Mr. Harry Doyle. Mrs. Phoebe Reeve I h rn. Mrs. delaiclc Biggs Carstensen. Mr. Walter Mills. Mr. Charles Brown. Mrs. Hattie I uthill Lawson. Mrs. Edith Fordham Herrick. Mrs. (.race Jones Rogers. Miss Flor- ence Adams and Mrs. Helen Van Tuyl Simpson were absent.