Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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DEDICATION... This year we wish to dedicate the “Torch” to Mr. Roberts, our athletic director, for his constant efforts to improve our physical education program. Since Coach Roberts has been with us, there has been a high level of interest in all ot our atheltic, contests. In the past two years we have had good reason to he proud of some of our undefeated varsity teams, but to our delight, Mr. Roberts has not been satisfied with merely producing winning teams. His main interest has been in improving tin individual student. Through a carefully-planned inter-mural sports program, “Coach” has succeeded in instilling the ideals of true sportsmanship in each student. In some way, small or large, we feel that Coach Roberts has helped each ot us and that we have benefited greatly because of our association with him in many athletic activities. 4

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Theme All of us are wondering about the future. What lies ahead of us? Some ot us have hopes and plans; yet others are still undecided. There-iore, the Torch of ’49 resolves to have the future as its aim. The desire of this Torch is that all of us shall be successful. By this we do not anticipate wealth or high position, but the accomplishment of one’s hopes and desires. If we obtain our aim in life, we will have reached prosperity. Whatever our past has been, we must strive to do better. Whether our goal is simple or difficult, we shall endeavor to obtain it. Some of us may find things difficult at first, but, with the help of God, we shall overcome all hardships and reach our destination. Our vocations vary considerably: some of us will be in the business world, some in the professional world and others in the home economics field. But what is most necessary is that we choose a career that we enjoy and to which we are well adapted. What good is it if we have a career that brings us no felicity? Even if this position has good financial qualities, is it not more important that we enjoy our work and receive happiness from it ? With this in view, the Torch of ’49 hopes to see all of you reach the height of prosperity and wishes you the greatest success in the future. 3

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We’re Proud of Our Principal During the past year the students and faculty of Attica High School have been ably guided by our very competent principal, Mr. Peter P. King. Mr. King came to us from Romulus, a smaller school in the southeastern part of the state, and his work this year showed that he more than earned his promotion. He is a graduate of Syracuse University and has earned Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education degrees. He taught vocational Agriculture and Science in Gorham Central School, which is in the central part of the state. Under his guidance, a scholastic and extra-curricular program was drawn up, which furnished Attica High School with plenty of social and athletic activities as well as those pertaining to our academic program. Mr. King’s friendly, forthright manner was quickly accepted and fully appreciated by the pupils of our school in his attempts to bring a more friendly relationship between the teacher and pupil Mr. King was also a prominent figure in an attempt to organize a youth recreation center in Attica. It can be truthfully said that Mr. King’s motto, “Onward and Upward,” applies not only to his thoughts but also to his actions.