Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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Mr. Lloyd S. Jayne Assistant Principal Mr. Jayne, the transitional figure Hamburg High School is very fortunate to have Mr. Lloyd S. Jayne on its staff. Mr. Jayne received his educa- tion at Hamilton College and later did graduate work at North Dakota State University, University of BuFFalo, and Union College. After his graduation he taught science and math for thirteen years at Holland Central School. He came to Hamburg in 1945 and began by teaching both physics and chemistry. During that time he also coached the foot- ball and basketball teams, both of which were very successful under his leadership. Mr. Jayne was appointed as Assistant Principal in 1959. He has been, since that time, very instrumental in all changes made in the high school, and involved in many activities. Among his many varied responsiblities are: scheduling all school events, such as assemblies, exams, heading the National Honor Society Selection Committee, and developing school curriculum. Besides all these activi- ties, he has many hobbies outside of school. He is an especially talented piano player and is an avid golfer. Although he is very busy he has time to be a true friend to all the students. Where to next?

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Mr. Lawrence Hood Principal New Principal Arrives A new face in our school this year was that of Mr. Lawrence S. Hood who took the iob of principal upon the retirement of Mr. Ravel. Mr. Hood, a graduate of Antioch College in Ohio, received his doctorate in Educational Ad- ministration from Syracuse University. He has previously served as assistant principal and a teacher of English in Westhill Junior-Senior High School and also as consultant in secondary education for the Central New York School Study Council, Syracuse University. Although new to this school, Mr. Hood has adapted well to the unfamiliar surroundings and people. He is eager to become more familiar with the student body and his door is always open to pupils who wish to discuss problems or ideas. Hamburg High School is indeed for- tunate to have a well-qualified and concerned person for this challenging position and the student body and faculty wish him well in his continuing career in Hamburg. 6 Mr. Hood talks with students

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Dr. Howard Welker Superintendent of Schools Gerald Gerbracht New man in a new environment Dr. Howard Welker became the Superintendent of Schools in the Hamburg School System upon the retiremen. of Mr. Hatten. Dr. Welker, a man of high ideals and standards, proved to be a well-qualified and efficient manager for our public school system. He, along with the Board of Education, made every effort to create the best possible learning conditions within the classroom and the school as a whole. The high standards of the Hamburg Public School System could not be sustained without the influence of a well-qualified and enthusiastic leader. This leader we have found in Dr. Welker. Beyond his duties as superintendent, he takes a personal interest in the student as an individual. For this, we, the students are grateful. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Busy is the adjective one might use when describing our Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gerald Ger- bracht. His regular duties vary from the purchasing of books to the transportation program of the students. ln this position, Mr. Gerbracht is in charge of all financial matters for the successful operation of the school system. This year he is administering the school budget which is over eight million dollars. Mr. Gerbracht has held his posi- tion as Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs of Hamburg Central Schools for seven years, a position which carries a great deal of responsibility. We are grateful to Mr. Gerbracht and the business office staff for their assist- ance to the educational program of our schools.