Lynbrook High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (Lynbrook, NY)

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MR. BECKMANN HE BOARD or EDUCATION of Union Free School District No. 29, Lynbrook, Long Island, at a special meeting on November 6th, 1940, unanimously adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS CHARLES F. BECKMANN who up to the day of his untimely passing from this life, was one of the most con- scientious, honorable and faithful members of this Board, WHO steadfastly put his heart and soul in the progress and betterment of the sev- eral thousand students, teachers and employees of this school districtg WHO gave generously of his time and labor as a humble and faithful servant in the advancement of education in our community: AND whereas we, the remaining members of the same Board, profoundly feel the loss of our recent colleague and friend, who by his gentleness, geniality and sense of duty had inspired and encouraged us in our labors, whose friendship shall be a cherished memory by every member and whose help and guidance we shall miss for a long time: THEREFORE be it resolved that this resolution be entered in our minutes and a copy of it be presented by the entire Board to the family of our recent friend and colleague CHARLES F. BECKMANN, as an expression of our deep sorrow in their grievous loss and as an assurance that we understand their profound loss and sorrow and we humbly participate in it. BE it further resolved that in memory of CHARLES E. BECKMANN a suitable plaque be placed on the chair used by him during our meetings in our board room, commemorating his service as a trustee of our school district. fSignedj William G. Kurtz R. B. Buchanan j. Ensor Mott Edgar B. Heeseler Chester A. jackson Harry M, Malkas CThis plaque was designed and executed by Mr. Heeseler of the Board of Educationj 'x

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MILDIQED C. WHITE

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BOARD GF EDUCATIGN A LETTER TO THE SENIORS TO THE CLASS OF IQ4I.' Here you are passing over the threshold era in your life. lt is an event that calls for a moment of meditation, when you should commune with yourself, take stock of the past, and reflect seriously upon the uncertain future. No matter what the net result may be, keep above all Z1 sense of loyalty to your ideals. Let them be founded upon true concepts of patriotism, friendship, ambition, security, and faith, bred of the wholesome environment of the home and the school. You will pass through times that try men's souls, periods that will fire your imagina- tion and challenge your ingenuity, Yet through all the vicissitudes of poverty, dis- couragement, power, or flattery, never lose your ideals. No matter what course of life you pursue, you will constantly be confronted with an ever-increasing confliction of opinion. It would be wise at all times and under all circumstances to maintain an equilibrium of mind and stability of purpose. Remain tolerant and have faith in our institutions of government, society, and business. Remember that the pendulum must swing the other way, just as sure as day follows night. 'l'oo frequently maturity does not credit youth with the powers to think straight, yet fundamentally youth can and does exercise its God-given power of thought. History has demonstrated that young men and young women have the capabilities to assume power and authority when the shoulders of maturity can no longer bear its weight. Upon youth's thinking rests today the destiny of our nation. EDGAR B. HEESELER, Secretary Seated: William G. Kurtz, President, W. Wesley Hill, Attorzzeyg Harry M. Malkas: Russell B. Buchanan: Edgar B. Heeseler, Secretary. Standing: Chester A. jackson, Viire-Presideiitg Guy l.. Gould, Clerk, QI. linsor Mott: H. Arthur Schubert, Superintfiidenf of Sulwulsg Gustav liialla. Seieiz