Dundee High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dundee, NY)

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ww can .IQDNLST L SDDOUI. One of the most prominent and esteemed citizens of this community, was Mr, Sproul. He was born at Altay in the town of Tyrone December 51, 1884 and was 65 years old when he died April ll, 1947, In 1911 he came to Dundee to assist his uncle, the late Silas Price, in the construc- tion and maintenance of the lines of the Dundee Tele- phone and Telegraph Company. Following the death of his uncle in 1917, he became manager of the company, a position which he held until his death, Mr,Sprou1 was very active in community affairs, He was Deacon of the D ,dee Baptist Churchga member of the Dundee Lodges No.l2F .,8A.M, and the I.0.0.F.g charter member of the Rebekah ' lgeg member of the Rotary Clubg the Chamber of Commerce and the Boy Scout Troop Committee. Many years he served as an active member of the Dundee Fire Company and was later made an honorary member, He was elected a member of the School Board of Education in 1951 and served as President from 1955 until the time of his death. He was a Justice of the Peace for several years and also a member of the Town Board of Starkey, Mr, Sproul had a part in nearly every work of value in Dundee and the surrounding communities and contributed his efforts unstlntingly towards the progress and development of them, It is with a sincere and deeply felt regret that the community is deprived of the many benefactions of which Mr, Sproul was capable. It is indeed a privilege and an honor to dedicate this yearbook to the memory of Mr, Sproul who has contributed so much to our school life. 3

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7 It is the wish of the Highland- er Staff to produce a yearbook which will create an abundance of memories for all to enjoy. We pre- sent thls yearbook as a challenge to you undergraduates and sincerely hope that it may serve as an additional inspiration toward your completing school and enjoying the happiness which we have gained Within these covers you will find many pictures which will serve as a constant reminder of our last year spent with our many friends. We have had a great deal of en- joyment in creating and compiling this yearbook for you and your friends. May you receive the same enjoyment and satisfaction during the many pleasant hours of review which this yearbook will afford you. Our appreciations are extended to all faculty members and students who have shared in making this year book a success. 2

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f X 1 st r w M Salad, C Strayllne, A Connors, T Strowbridge, D Reagan, G Deoew, M Webster, W Hofer, S Hoagland, E Nillis 2nd rom L McCulloch, E Gapen, E De Lavergne, C MoCarrick, H. Ruddick, F. Price, M. Cook, M. Utter, H.Gonnolly, E. Gardner I. Lafler, H. Dobbin, N. Longwell, J. Hyland, F. Johnson Srd. row-K. Wilcox, E. Davis, W. Deller, S. Kullman, K. Witter, R. Bradley, D. Nesbitt, R. Meagher, J. Grayback, G. Dlbble, E. Armes, M. Block Gordon F. Principal Depew You Seniors of Dundee Central School, Class of 1948, along with thousands of American boys and girls have enjoyed the privi- lege of a free public education in a democratic society. Your school years have been troubled by a World War and an insecure peace. But throughout these years you have learned that the foundations of democracy are integr1ty,cooperat1on and loyalty to worthwhile principles, and have acquired the Knowledges, skills and ideals necessary to succeed in such a society. The future of the world rests squarely on the shoalders of the boys and girls in American schools and colleges. Strive to put into use those practices which serve the best interest of the majority of our citizens. Thinn for yourself, use intelligently and unsparingly your energy to Keep the freedom which we now hold so that future generations may enjoy to an even fuller degree the benefits of NThe American Way of Lifen. The Faculty and I have enjoyed our years with you and we now wish you success and God speed. U