East High School - Orient Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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MR. CHARLES N. CLARK To an unusual degree, Mr. Charles N. Clark is a dedicated educator whose roots are deep in East High. He was graduated from East High in 1932 and began teaching there in 1936. He graduated from the Uni¬ versity of Rochester in 1936 as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholastic fraternity. During the year 1951-52, Mr. Clark was privileged to study in Italy under a Fulbright scholarship. There he taught English in Italian schools, further expanding the knowledge which illustrates his vast experience with life. In 1957 Mr. Clark was appointed vice-principal of East High School. Since he became the principal in 1958, succeeding William C. Wolgast, he has had a direct hand in guiding the city’s newest and most beau¬ tiful school. Mr. Clark is a man who has respected the traditions of the old school, but he has also done much to establish new ones. Mr. Clark has realized that the unique op¬ portunities offered by the facilities of East High School have presented the responsibility of developing leader¬ ship potential. This year the vigor of a new school has been instilled in its students. Leadership has become a by-word in our Student Government Association, our revision of the constitution, and our participation in school activities. For one month during the summer of 1960, Mr. Clark studied the humanities at Bennington College, Vermont under a John Hay Fellowship. This oppor¬ tunity emphasized two things about him. It illustrated the concern of a dedicated scholar to constantly im¬ prove himself. Secondly, through its accent on the heritage of human experiences, it indicates Mr. Clark’s devotion to the wholeness of life. In the planning and construction of East High School, Mr. Clark has tried to foster two main ideas which have been realized this year. First, he has striven toward giving each student an equal opportunity for education. The finished classrooms and laboratories have provided endless doorways to opportunity. Sec¬ ondly, every encouragement has been afforded every student to take on responsibility and contribute to the growth of East High. East High is rich in tradition, but we, the graduating class of 1961, have tried to do our part in creating a proud new history. To Mr. Clark go our heartfelt thanks for the firm and understanding leadership of four years in East High. Future projects in the making 11

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DEDICATION MR. CHARLES N. CLARK During our years at East High School, many different people have helped and influenced our careers. However, one person among them has been outstanding. He has had a profound influence upon every member of our class. His sincerity, leadership, friendliness, and understanding have been an inspiration to us. His policy of giving each student opportunities to develop his potential as an individual has opened many doors for us. All classes are influenced by the principal of their school; however, we feel especially influenced by ours. Now, at the end of our senior year, as the door of East High School becomes for us an exit to an adult world, we wish to recognize the man who has meant so much to us by dedicating this 1961 ORIENT to Mr. Charles N. Clark. 10

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COUNSELORS Vice Principal MR. FRED MYERS The class of 1961 owes a great debt of gratitude to our Vice Principal, Mr. Fred Myers. During our past four years at East High, Mr. Myers has not only efficiently performed his duties as head of all school counselors, but has also found time to be a personal friend and adviser to many members of our class. Without his able and willing assistance, our stay at East could never have been as enjoyable and profitable. Standing: G. Roller, T. Guglin, J. Tacci, E. Lawrence. Seated: A. Nolfi, E. Davis. 12