Boonton High School - Echoes Yearbook (Boonton, NJ)

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17hey fnoviJeJ m BOARD OF EDUCATION D ft, H. ?X U MV- D The Board of Education has given to Boonton High School students their sincere friendship and co-operation. Composed of nine members, each holding a three-year term, the Board decides on all matters of school policy. Always striving toward the betterment of our school facilities, they have provided for new decorations and other improvements this year. Building plans are now under way for the provision of a more adequate high school for the future. 8

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 The teacher is indeed wise Who does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, But rather leads you To the threshold of your own mind.” —Kahlil Gibran.

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educational ofifiofitunity. MR. CLARENCE E. BOYER The nobler nature within us stirs To lift at this man’s deed and word In his role as Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Boyer has become known to all for his genuine friendliness and democratic ways. With a well-timed speech, he can turn an assembly program into an interesting experience, often the highlight of the day. His far-reaching wisdom is reflected in his methods of presenting, developing, and evaluating each topic with enthusiasm and a maximum of efficiency. Mr. Boyer will be remembered by all for his great concern for the welfare of the students of B.H.S. both now and in the future, for he has worked untiringly for the improvement of school buildings and facilities. MISS MARY E. PRICE Her ideals and traditions shall be our guide And forever in our hearts, she will abide” Miss Price, our beloved vice-principal, has become endeared to our hearts forever. Her sympathetic and understanding nature is reflected in the personal interest she takes in our many problems. In her role as a guidance counselor she assists us in the making of decisions concerning our present and future plans and encourages us to achieve our goals. A charming and sincere friend, Miss Price has enriched our lives through her many associations with the Class of 1955. 9 MR. LESLIE A. E. BOOTH Leadership and guidance and wisdom draw ’Round thy symbol of light and law As our friend and principal, Mr. Booth is dedicated to helping the students of Boonton High School to achieve the merits of good citizenship. He is an expert leader who has given his full support to our many activities and has taken a sincere and earnest interest in their success. He encourages students to discuss their problems and helps them arrive at solutions based upon sound reasoning and good judgment. A fine example of honor, integrity and leadership, Mr. Booth has inspired each of us to strive for the attainment of the qualities of a good citizen.