Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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Our willing and able leaders It was a pleasure to welcome our new Super- intendent, Mr. Hatten, to the Hamburg Central High District this year. To step into a superintend- ent's position, especially at mid-term, was a large undertaking, but Mr. Hatten has made the adjust- ment very successfully. Mr. Hatten Superintendent? Gffice In the short time he has been here, Mr. Hatten has grown to be as much a part of our school as we are. The Class of 1957 wishes him continued success and happiness in his position as leader of our alma mater. Secreta r es The secretaries in the senior and main offices are essential in making our school run smoothly. They keep records of attendance, and perform many valuable serv- ices for faculty and students. Mrs. Burdette, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Millar. 6

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Our House of Lords Left to right: Mr. Hargesheimer, Mr, Davis, Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Stovall. Mr. Georger, Mrs. Greenwald, Mr. Draudt. Board of Education The Board of Education sets the policies of our school and keeps it running smoothly and cooperatively as an educational unit. Mr. Draudt, the President, and this group of seven men elected by the community give generously of their time and effort to serve on this board. Much credit for Hamburg's outstanding position among the school systems of New York State should be attributed to the work of our Board of Education. Mr. Va nderhoef Mr. Vanderhoef, as our Superintendent of Schools, has seen the Hamburg school system expand and change for sixteen years. During his administration, two large building projects were undertaken. First came a new grade schoolg then, a much-needed high school. Throughout this development, he has encouraged new school activities and kept the many departments running smoothly. The students of Hamburg High will always be grateful for his many years of dedicated service to our school. 5 Mr. Vanderhoef

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-1 -V-v in fhe crusade for educafion. PrincipaI's Office Mr. Ravel, our principal, has always been a true friend and a sincere and highly respected advisor. His leadership in achieving and maintain- ing high standards will always remain an inspir- ation to every student and alumnus. We can never thank him enough for his fairness in understand- ing and his encouragement in handling student problems. Mr. Gottshall , Q , sf, QS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL was SECRETARIES Mrs. Meyn, Miss Bogardus We are grateful to Mr. Gottshall for his work as assistant principal. His welcome advice and counsel have ever been beneficial to us. Mr. Gott- shall also directs the Merit Award program and has done much to stimulate interest in it. Both Mrs. Meyn and Miss Bogardus, Mr. Ra- vel's secretaries, are always ready with cheerful smiles and willing suggestions to guide the daily activities of the student body.