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Superintendent Thomas F. Gibbons, A.B. L.L.B. A scholar anti a talented business execu- tive, he is naturally at the head of the Public Schools of the town. As behts the educational leader of the com- munity. Superintendent Thomas F. Gibbons is a scholar. He was graduated with honors from 1 loly Cross College, and also with honors from Boston University School of Law. And, what is most important, he carries on through life a love of sound scholarship that is an inspiration to his co workers and that sets a high example of achievement to the boys and girls under his general guidance. Yet be combines with his scholastic attain- ments a keen business ability that has won him the respect of the business and civic leaders of the town. At no time eluring his more than a score of years of laithful service, has his depart ment ever exceeded its budget or spent money without receiving adequate service or goods in exchange. Mr. Gibbons has saved the town many thousands of dollars during his years ol service. This saving is well known to all who interest themselves in the finances of the town. This group knows him to be a shrewd and able administrator. Mr. Gibbons is eminently fitted also by long years of practical experience in the class room to supervise the education of the boys and girls ol Clinton. He taught in Clinton, New York City, Fordham College, and Grantwood, New Jersey. I Ins wide training in several school systems gave him a broad and practical norm to guide him in administering the academic work in the local schools. The excellent re- sults attained by him are recognized by bis fellow superintendents, and those others able to appreciate the excellent reputation that the local school system has throughout this state. He has another gilt called common sense — which incidentally is not so common. He in- tuitively detects the sham and the false; he gives proper weight to the important and the unim- portant; be keeps always in view the primary purpose ol a school system — education. Expensive lads and toibles, that are adopted, tried, and discarded by some school departments, have no place here. He makes no experiments. Yet he has the uncanny faculty of selecting the best in modern education, and of introducing it into our local schools — quietly, effectively, effi- ciently, and modestly. All recognize his high ideals and his stern integrity ol character, but there is one hidden trait of kindliness that is known best by his intimates, his fellow teachers, and the many little children who have no one in high places to light their battles. I le is the champion of the rights ol this last group. As these have grown to manhood under Ins supervision, they have recognized this I act ol his personality and they fine him lor it. X
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When we entered school as Freshmen we inherited from upper classmen wild stories about our teachers to be. Now, as we leave our dear school and our teachers, we say, in all fair- ness, that in our four years of study under them we have never found any truth in such tales. To the contrary, today as we stand on the threshold of a new life, we are sorry to leave them, for we know that nowhere in our future endeavors will we find such sympathetic, under- standing, kind and generous men and women. For four long years we have listened to them and absorbed their teachings. We have talked to them and received their advice. When we were in trouble, we went to them and found them always ready to help us. When we were in doubt they were always willing to devote their time and efforts to bring us co a clearer understanding. We know that at times we were stubborn, and often brought their wrath down upon our heads. The teaching profession is filled with times of stress and strain, times when the most patient teacher ' s nerves are tried beyond en- durance. And we do not attempt to conceal the fact that we made it harder at times for our teachers. Flowever, as we look back upon sev- eral such harrowing experiences, we realize the error of our ways. We deeply regret our in- ability to understand their position. We were foolish boys and girls in our “teens,” uncon- trollable and often times unmanageab ' e. But their kindness and patience soon won us over. Our Principal with his stern manner only sought for the best and now we realize, as we begin to face life, that he was correct in his strictness. Tribute to the Faculty So, as we are about to leave the portals of our Alma Mater, it is only right that we pay, in our simple way, the highest tribute to our Faculty. From the bottom of our hearts and with the deepest sincerity, we say to you, the Faculty: We greatly appreciate your interest in us; we thank you and wish that we could in some way repay you for your kindness toward us.” “Classes wi.l come and go. You will probably soon for- get us, but rest assured that we shall always re- member you for your part in making our four years at Clinton Fligh School the happiest years we have ever spent.” “There is not one student in the class who does not join wholeheartedly in this tribute. There were times when harsh words passed be- tween us, but that is all gone and forgotten. Today we remember only the fact that you were compelled to speak to us in such a manner for our own interests. We know now that you, our teachers, were always our friends, although we did not always appreciate this. So good-bye, dear friends; and from the bottom of our hearts “Thanks.” Eben S. Cobb 9
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