Division Avenue High School - Perspectum Yearbook (Levittown, NY)

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Mr. Blumberg Superintendent of Schools Mr. Mellan Mr. Gangi Mr. Morgenstern Mr. Buck Mr. Zimney Mrs. Rubino Mr Hoshlno Every other Monday night, this term, while we were all at home studying, a group of devoted citizens were participating in vital meetings. These well educated and informed men and women were the members of our school board. Mr. Eli Mellan, a most experienced and witty president, conducted these gatherings which often lasted until the wee hours of the morn- mg. Our school board serves a vital purpose be- cause it unites the community and educational system. Its decisions and guidance aid parents, teachers and students throughout our school lives. Much appreciation and recognition is ex- tended to the District 9995 Board of Education.

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Mr. Eugene Aiello Mr. John F. Quirk Mr. John C. Dunlap I2 The men who framed the Constitution would not today be called a highly educated group, by academic standards. There was not a pro- fessor of government among them. Most of them could not have met the entrance requirements for college. Still, despite their lack of formal education they were well educated in the true meaning of the term. First, and most important, they knew how to think. Second, they were well read in the classic and had learned how to blend living experience with the lessons of history. The fathers of our country were well educated in still another sense- they were deeply imbued with moral values. Their minds drew a clear distinction between good and evil, between principle and expediency. They were not uncertain of the values they believed in and were deter- mined to uphold them. Dear Graduates of 1965: A school is but the lengthened shadow of its inhabitants, its students and its stafffl am proud that the bulk of Division's proportions are re- flected from that loyal, intelligent, and enthusiastic group of honored students who are members of the Class of 1965. This year marks the tenth anniversary of my ioining Division's staff. During this time I have had the privilege, pleasure, and satisfaction to serve this school as teacher, counselor, and administrator. From the van- tage point of my responsibilities, I have been afforded an intimate view of the talent -and character of five graduation classes. It has been profoundly rewarding and renewing in the realm of spirit, mind and professional commitment, to know that Division's graduates only become better than their predecessors. I have witnessed your growing awareness that there is a must in many aspects of life, that there are many things that youth must learn to do without expectation of the pleasure of reward. I have witnessed honesty, courtesy, and moral integrity around which a young person must shape his life. Congratulations and every good wish for your continued success and self-fulfillment. Your future lies at the doorstep to a new world. As Americans you have a double charge: leaders in progress and world peace keepers. Never before has a country held such profound power. Your best achievements will help write an even greater page in Amer- ican history. Nothing else will do. It is my pleasure to wish you happiness in the challenging years ahead.

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CENTRAL 1 DR. MULLEN DR. LUKINCHOOK Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Instruction of Business Affairs ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS KL-RD Dr. B. Rappaport, Dr. T. Boegel, Mr. C. Sukman, Dr. J. McCormick