Dover High School - Tiger Yearbook (Dover, NJ)

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FOREWORD As we progress through these precious pages, that will so well keep alive the memories of these days in our lives that we may consider our happiest, let us keep in mind the true meaning of this book. Our high school days have not only given us joys, pleasures, and valuable friendships that we would not exchange for the world, but useful knowledge that will inspire us on the road to a new and brighter future. Thus, let us always remember that it was during these years that we began to turn the wheels of progress” that are to lead us to success. Page Four

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Published by the CLASS OF 1944 DOVER HIGH SCHOOL Dover, New Jersey

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DEDICATION Two words best describe the brilliant record of Mayor John Roach, Jr., who began his fifteenth year in civic office January 1. While a lengthy list would scarcely encompass his achievements, they may be summarized in his unswerving policy of Dover First.” Though he has become a recognized authority on municipal finance, an outstanding official of Morris County and a leader in civilian defense, Mayor Roach places the welfare of his community above all else. That deep concern has brought tangible results in the town’s system of permanent streets, beautiful parks, the Dover Common, a sewer system paid for without assessment, the attractive Public Library, a new Post Office and new industries. Dover’s tax rate has been reduced and stabilized. Pursuing the same goal has produced less tangible, but no less important accomplishments in the form of a five-ccnt bus fare, a projected recreation center, motorized refuse collection, two-way police and fire department radio communication, self-sustaining municipal water system, annexation of North Dover, financing Dover General Hospital, access roads for Picatinny Arsenal, and procurement of funds to maintain the Arsenal when personnel reductions are imminent. The Mayor’s firm conviction that home ownership eliminates juvenile delinquency, and expansion of Dover’s industries for war production, prompted an extensive home building program that added hundreds of new residences. Mayor Roach has long been active in the Boy Scout movement and has provided recreational facilities in playgrounds and a bathing beach. A World War I veteran, and member of the American Legion, the Mayor early brought Dover to full realization of the community’s importance in the war effort. He conducted Red Cross, War Chest and other relief drives, organized the best civilian defense system in the Second Corps Area and was elected to honorary membership in the Marine Corps League in recognition of his untiring efforts. Mayor Roach is a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Morris County-Welfare Board, Board of Managers of Shonghum Sanatorium, and the New Jersey Water Conservation Committee. Politically independent, he has spearheaded the good government campaign in Morris County, and has for a decade fought to safeguard the magnificent lakeland region against encroachment for water supply purposes. Page Five