Clifford J Scott High School - Tartan Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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nt in- at all rama- grad- with own enter- and :ation :. was ested iscon- istory exist- . bas- fhese were ted 3 Scott m in lways S. Iplete with f the East ,itorS and newcomers to the school notice the traditions observed: noontime dancing, homeroom periods when the Bagpipe comes out, devotional exercises, Pep Meetings be- fore home games, singing 4GHigher, Higheraa, . and the snake dance through the streets after a Victory. We who were students at Scott will never forget, among other things, Patch Tests, the smells from 204, the im- patience at having to wait for the second bell, the lunch line reaching up to the first floor, and lire and air-raid drills. When war came to the United States in December 1941, it found many young men from Scott and similar schools all over the country ready to protect the United States, her institutions and her people from what- ever force might attack her. These boys who so quickly became men were important to Scott students because they were not just pictures in magazine ads or movie heroes- they were the boys who played in Ashland Stadium and held the flag in assembly. They were friends. They were more than that, however; they were representatives of a democratic educational system which trains its pupils to make peace as well as enforce it. They had the knowledge that their work was not for the satisfaction of a leader but for the peace of America, the world, and themselves. Dr. Lemuel R. Johnston, Scott9s principal for the past ten years, has helped students make excellent records in college, business and the armed services. His help has been a main factor in the success of Scott. His knowledge of running a school, coupled with his personality, has developed co-operation between the teachers and students. Con- sequently, each undertaking succeeds be- cause it is planned on a co-operative basis and there is genuine school spirit behind it. Graduates are taking their places now in a world full of social, economic, and political problems, a world of the atomic-homh, a '1 5mm; 9. 520a Jag; Sclwof competitive world. With the lessons learned from Dr. J ohnston they will meet the chal- lenge of the democratic way of life. This oecasion-the tenth anniversary of Clifford J. Scotteis a memorable and proud one for her students and for all those who have guided the eight graduating classes with a genuine interest in their welfare and a feeling of sincere friendliness. For friendliness, built as it is on sympathy and understanding, has become a tradition, the keynote of teacher-student affairs. Per- haps it is because Dr. Scott, the founder of the school, and Dr. Johnston, its guiding spirit for ten years, showed these traits most strongly in dealing with young people that the tradition of friendliness has taken so deep a root. It is the hope of all who love her that this spirit will continue to be a part of Scott High School, for it has led to other qualities much needed in all institutionae co-operation, loyalty, honesty, and democra- tic living. Page Seven

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in A LITTLE OVER ELEVEN YEARS AGO a slight gray-haired man sat in a Win- ans Street office, telling a group of people about a dream. The man was Dr. Clifford J- Scott, Superintend- ent of Schools in East Orange; the g r o u p was the Board of Educa- tion; the dream was a new school. Not long after that meeting, construction of the new building was begun. Dr. Scott, unfortunately, did not live to see the completion of the school. Most appro- priately it was decided that the institution should hear his name. Clifford J. Scott High School was born. Ten teachers and about two hundred students were transferred from East Orange High School to the new school. Of this original ten teachers six are still in Scott. From the lirst, despite its youth the school began to distinguish itself both in scholas- tics and athletics. The faculty has always been among the best in the state; as a re- sult, so have been the students. The primary aim of Scott High School has always been to equip students mentally, morally, and physically for a democratic way of life. Confidence, poise, honesty and a responsibility for leadership are taught through experiences which naturally bring out these qualities. Extra-curricular activi- ties are offered to teach the value of leisure time, increase artistic appreciation, and create social contacts. Students are offered courses through which they may discover their latent talents and prepare themselves for college. The value of such a program is proved more and more each year by the Page Six ear MdtOPy 0 percentage of students entering colleges or business schools. In the first year most of the activities of the new school swung into action. As a play on the name of the school the school paper was calledtthe Bagpipe. Two issues were pub. lished that first year, as compared with ten each year now. Later the Tartan was set up as the yearbook. A band and orchestra and glee club were formed. The dramatic depart- ment was organized and presented several plays both in the drama and light comedy fields. In the past few years parents and teachers have joined with the students in acting and directing these plays. Music has always been an important in- terest at Scott. The orchestra plays at all important events during the yearedrama- tics presentations, PTA meetings and grad- uationeand presents its own concert with the band. The glee clubs offer their own Christmas and Spring concerts, and enter- tain atithe annual Freshman Party and other meetings. Soon after the organization of Scott a swing band, the Royal Scots, was born. It was made up of students interested in popular music. This group was discon- tinued when its players graduated. Scott High School began its sports history in 1937, the first year of the schools exist- ence. Junior Varsity teams in football, bas- ketball, and baseball were organized. These gave the experience and practice which were needed. The next year the teams played a varsity schedule. In its fourth year, Scott had only one undefeated football team in its history. Since then Scott has always been a leader among Group II schools. Scott is marked by an air of complete friendliness, between students and With teachers. Among the other schools of the nation, it ranks, along with the whole East Orange System, in the top thirty. Visitors ' 7.- Ntf.-..wt.....,.muuw.-...,......9..u,-.-...-g..r.-..-mwwuwM. -..., . .. w. t .x..;... x4 hhAt-I-tha nu gnhd... Q-a-.

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ijinidlration DR. LEMUEL R. JOHNSTON Principal Message . This yearbook emphasizes the tenth mile- stone in the history of Clihord J. Scott High School. I doubt if any high school has reached greater heights in the first decade of its existence. The stayf, the pupils, the parents, and the com- munity which provides adequate support have all had an important part in this achievement. The next ten years will be even more import- ant, not only for Cli170rd J. Scott High School, but also for the United States of America and the United Nations. Decisions of great moment are pending on social, political, and economic questions. If high school graduates of the last ten years have learned to analyze problems in the light of facts, if they have learned to base decisions upon the results of honest intellectual ejyort rather than upon emotional whims, if they have a genuine concern for human welfare and a deep-seated faith in human integrity, then their contributions to these problems will be very significant. HENRY E. KENTOPP Superintendent of Schools Page Eight meddage O The only virtue in taking note of our tenth year is to pause long enough to appraise the journey thus far and to prOJect the future. During these ten years a school has been established and organized. Traditions and cus- toms of which we are proud have evolved slowly but surely. Student activities have played a signal part in this development. With faculty and students working together, an enterprise in the hne art of living co-operatively is certainly one of our outstanding achievements. It is our hope, as it has been from the begin- ning, that as the years go by this school will add its full weight to make a better community. This means in part deeper and better insights into the complexities of our world; judgments and decisions based on human sympathy and understanding; greater competency in setting up and arriving at worthy goals co-operatively; a larger measure of tolerance in all matters involving race, creed, color; and a sincere desire to be of service and to labor for the common welfare. Toward these goals we shall push forward to a fuller realization. L. R. JOHNSTON Principal DR. HENRY E. KENTOPP Superintendent of Schools C DONALD V' En WILLIAM M Ad CHARLES l M echanict