Caledonia Mumford Central High School - Ainodelac Yearbook (Caledonia, NY)

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flppreciation eeeb e .7 and the firm disciplining ofa rowdy Student. His day begins with the clarification of an ambiguous statement. . . Did I ever tell you about the time. . .? Alone. at last!

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The Class of 1970 extends its Aimulelcze in ap- preciation of Mr. Edward Matthews-teacher, coach, friend. Mr. Matthews received his primary education from Union Springs Central School from which he was graduated a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball in l948. At the conclusion of a four-year stint in the United States Navy. Mr. Matthews attended Alfred University where he majored in history. Shortly after his graduation in 1959, Mr. Matthews obtained a position with Caledonia-Mumford Central School as a teacher of social studies at the junior high level. In addition to this, eight of his ten years at CMCS were spent as the varsity football coach. Many students might say that they identify with Mr. Matthews, for, although he is involved in a pro- fession worthy of respect, he does not place himself on In Dee a pedestal above his classes. During the painful formative years of twelve and thirteen, Mr. Matthew's good-natured ribbing teaches young people to laugh at themselves. an invaluable lesson to learn before mounting the steps to high school. Like any other human being, Mr. Matthews has his bad days , but, invariably, throughout the course of them, he will still find something over which to chuckle. The most satisfying characteristic possessed by Mr. Matthews is his loyalty, for once one has culti- vated him as a friend, he will do everything in his power to assure one's success. Mr. Matthews' concern runs the gamut from a glowing college recommendation to a thoughtful visit at the time of a family bereave- ment. lt can be simply stated that he is a gentleman. Mr. Edward Matthews

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Nba Q35 ':fi5IESf'S- afsP- T7 'ff 'fI ?. 5 1641.22 ' ' ' - 'Jr i TEE -.ea:fgzgg.f.L:: i f ' '- 1 In Tribute Mrs. Mildred Shaffer began her teaching career at Westmoreland Central School in February. 1945. She had obtained her bache- lor degree from the State University of New York at Albany. From 1946 to 1953. Mrs. Shaffer taught at Rushford Central School. At this time. she returned to Albany to earn her Masters degree in education. In September. 1955. Mrs. Shaffer joined the CMCS faculty. For fourteen years. she taught business. and became one of several faculty stalwarts to withstand the weathering effects of time. Mrs. Shaffer was also instru- mental in the production of the Ainotlelac and the publication of the Nt'w.s'hlu:er. Her superb management of the business affairs of the school's yearbook and newspaper un- burdened members of the editorial staffs. enabling them to rise to greater heights of creativity. Last June. Mrs. Shaffer was forced to retire from teaching because of illness. Her departure has left a regrettable void in CMCS' staff. In Memory Douglas LaFave. a member of the class of 1971. was an enterprising young man whose ambition it was to attend college and major in industrial psychology. Reading adventure stories and psychology books numbered among his favorite pastimes. Doug's amiable personality drew people to him. His friendly manner always seemed to exude warmth. The ease with which Doug related to people enabled him to successfully maintain a part-time job at Rich's Paint Store as well as participate in sports at school. Doug was greatly interested in athletics of the individual. ln his freshman year he won a junior varsity wrestling letter in the 127- pound class. Dougis sophomore year saw his physical stamina stretched nearly to the breaking point when he was the 2-mile runner for the CMCS track team. ln addition to his athletic regimentation at school. Doug worked out regularly with weights on his own. Another love of Doug's was cars. He was often seen just driving around town in his mothet s '63 Chevy. Words tend to echo hollowly when they attempt to soothe the pain of emptiness in the grieved hearts of relatives. All that we can say is that we deeply feel the loss of a dear friend.