Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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'N . , .f 1 Xb In Hit SFHIUI' Clams of l.cRf1v trfllrrzl .Sfflrfffl flflli 1950 O-AT-Kei :: D' 4 ' Superintendent Nlatthew NV. Gaffney XYe may well be proud of our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gaffney. lt was through his untiring efforts that our Le Roy Schools became centralized and it was he who promoted the idea of our new school. We are indeed grateful to Mr. Gaffney for his excellent influence in these situatons, XYe realize that he has given greatly of himself for our benelit, and we hold ourselves indebted to our friend and teacher. Mr. Gaffney received his B. A. from Hobart College in 1935. ln l94l, he received his M. A. from the University of Rochester. In l9-l2, Mr. Gaffney accepted a commission as Ensign in the United States Navy. During the war he rose to the rank of Commanding Oflicer. In December, l945, Mr. Gaffney returned to Le Roy High, The following year, he became Superintendent of Schools, and has since proven his hue powers of leadership. 1253 2 Principal Donald E. Horr Throughout our high school years. our principal, Mr. Horr, has been one of our closest friends and advisors. ln our Freshman year. he was our class advisor and did a great deal to help us organize for our high school years. ln our Sophomore year, he became vice-principal. and in our -lunior and Senior years we have known him as our principal. Mr. Horr received his B. S. from Albany State Teachers College and his Ed. M. from the Uni- versity of Rochester. He entered the service. Wvhile in the Army, Mr. Horr attained the rank of Captain, serving in France and England. ln l045, he re- turned to Le Roy, and resumed his position as science teacher in Le Roy High. XYe all greatly appreciate Mr, Horr's genuine interest in us and our problems and feel sure that oncoming students will find him a sincere friend.

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Q ,. . .. . - .,1.l..W, .,., . .Ja 1' - - ,H -- . -. 'f ': FF as x THE lU5O CJ-AT-KAN : by the Senior Class of LeRoy Central School The Board of Education 1l:1l1il1 I.. .TQ-'llIll'1', Lester A. I'ri4lgc-on, llrovm-1' XY. l.zi1ip. Sydney Ib. U'Sln-zu, l,'l:11w-live Laipp. llzirris Mm-Kenzie-, Almeron NVilenx. As a result of our centralization. we have several new members on our Board of Education. These men give of their time and energy to serve their community and country, and receive no compen- sation for their labors. except the feeling of a job well done. We of the school and community. thanli these men who so willingly serve for us. The Board of Education establishes the major policies of the school. To carry out these policies, the Board employs members of the iaculty and ad- ministration, as well as arranging for maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. and the cole .74 lection of funds by taxes. The schools of a community can be no better than the Board of Education that supervises them. lt can be easily noted that our Board of Education is composed of men of exceptional quality. for our Le Roy schools rate high in all divisions, scholastic, sports, music and art. XYe are never doubtful about any issue that confronts our school. for we are sure our Board will solve it efficiently and suc- cessfully. We are indeed grateful to our Board of Education. 0 R '1.' 231,

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THE 1950 U-.-X'l'-lil-XX :I Irv the Seizioi' Class of LeRoy Ceaifrfzl SCILOOZ Vice-Principal William C. Frederick Mr. Frederick. our new -lunior High Vice Prin- cipal, came to Le Roy when the present Senior class was in eighth grade, and has been teaching elementary English since then. He received both his B. S. in Ed. and his Ed. M. from the University of Rochester. This year, Mr. Frederick has supervised the Junior High game program during noon hours. Such sports as ping pong and checkers rate high on the list of favorites for this session. Mr. Frederick has done a splendid job with this noon time pro- gram, and has made great strides in promoting all junior High activities. He is known to all in the school as a friendly person who is always ready to help anyone. NYe will all rememher him as one who is always ready to work and to have fun. Principal Horace B. Nlyers Mr. Myers tirst met the class of 1950 in Septem- ber, 19-10, as they entered the third grade. and has followed its members with interest. Mr. Myers was born in Scranton. Pennsylvania, and attended public school there till he moved to Binghamton. where he graduated in 1927. In 1931, he received his B. ,-X. from Albany State Teachers College, and his M. A. from the same college in 1947. Mr. Myers came to Le Roy in 193-l. as vice prin- cipal of the junior High School. He became prin- cipal of the XYolcott Street School in 1940. succeed- ing Ronald E, Hart. Mr. Myers takes a keen interest in Le Roy and feels it is one of the finest villages in New York State. He is an active participant in church work, Red Cross, Rotary and Community Chorus. Mr. Myers is, indeed. an outstanding member of our community. I 1