East Rutherford High School - Tea Leaf Yearbook (East Rutherford, NJ)

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5. 1-N. .se W'!1'N.e-vw saw,- l S MMU DEDICATIO On the eve of the retirement of our revered high school principal there naturally will be some reflec- tion upon his qualities and service. Some threescore years ago, George Leslrer Dier- wechter was born in the rich heartland of Pennsyl- vania's Lebanon County. He enjoyed the advantages of membership in a good family and opportunities for education within the framework of the public schools. At an early age Mr. Dierwechter showed an interest in education and upon the completion of his high school curriculum he entered the Millersville, Penn- sylvania, State Normal School, an institution for the training of teachers. After' several years of teaching on the secondary level in Pennsylvania, he entered Frank- lin and Marshall College where he continued his train- ing culminating it with a B.S. degree. In 1926 he ac- cepted a position in the East Rutherford High School as a teacher of science. During the time of this assign- ment he attended Teachers College, Columbia Uni- versity, on a part time basis, earning his M.A. degree in 1932. Elevated to the position of High School Prin- cipal in 1933, Mr. Dierwechter's experience has been continuous in that capacity until the present date - thus completing a contribution of 37 years in educa- tion. Active in professional circles, George L. Dierwech- ter has served on many evaluating committees of the Middle States Association and is a recognized author- ity on standards. Other participations include mem- bership in professional organizations and service for a number of years on the Educational Board of Direc- tors of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Contributions to community projects include his functioning as Vice-Commander of the local American Legion Post, Vice-President of the Chamber of Com- merce, and advisory assistant in Boy Scout activities. Perhaps his greatest strength and the character trait for which he will be best remembered is his uncompromising ethical honesty. which has been the basis of all of his judgments. Supplernenting this has been his sympathetic friendliness to all of his asso- ciates. It is to be hoped that his retirement may be a just reward for a full life in public service. May many fish get on his line to enrich the aspirations of his favorite pastime, and may he enjoy good health, good fortune, contentment and security for years to come. 1 8

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Honoring Our Retiring Principal MH. GEORGE L. DIERVVECHTER