Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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1940 1951 1971 Principal Officer Friend Mr. Ravel Retires FOR THIRTY-ONE YEARS the name Spencer W. Ravel has been synonymous with Hamburg Senior High School. His name has consistently stood for educational quality, extra-curricular achievement, and a cohesive student body. His firm but fair discipline has ever been tempered by his warm smile and understanding attitude, earning him the respect of both students and faculty. ln the community as well, Mr. Ravel has been an active participant and repre- sents a close tie between the school and the village. During his long career at our school, sports have been important to him. With his arrival at Hamburg, he took up the iob of coaching football which he continued for seven- teen years. Still a staunch supporter of the athletic pro- gram, Mr. Ravel can be seen attending many of the sporting events at school. This year Mr. Ravel received a life time sports pass from the Erie County lnterscholastic Conference and we expect to see him often at various events. Both school and community have been fortunate to have a principal who has raised the name of Hamburg to one of the top schools in Western New York.

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C515 STUDENTS AND STAFF of Hamburg High School have, for a long time, had the pleasure and honor of work- ing with a man who has been genuinely interested in the education and work of those around him. An un- wavering allegiance to the ideals of higher education, without turning the students into sponges, just absorb- ing knowledge thrown at them, is characteristic of Hamburg -- thanks to his work. He has not taken lightly the responsibility of working with youth, he has always had time to talk with all students, parents, or faculty. No graduating class has ever left Hamburg High without remembering him, and many students feel that they owe him a debt of gratitude which can never be repaid. Hamburg is fortunate to have been associated with this man. We, the graduating class of 1972, respectfully dedicate our book of reflections to one who spent thirty-one and one-half years at Hamburg High School. We say Thank you to Mr. Spencer W. Ravel. CLIC? 4

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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