Fort Lauderdale High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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IS MR. BREWER contemplating, pondering or dreaming as he studies a few of his students, Frank Clark, Elsie Marcum, Susan Gibson and Rex Petro? Very seldom does this busy man have time to really observe those whom he serves, as he appears here enjoying one of those spare moments. Mr. Brewer Reports Opportunities in Education Principal Brewer’s First Full Year MANY STUDENTS never see this pose of Mr. Brewer r as he gives announcements over the P.A. system during homeroom period. Much work is accomplished by this quick and thorough method. “TO GIVE EVERYONE an adequate opportunity to educate himself to his fullest extent.” was the principal's outlook for LHS this past year. This has been Mr. Brewer’s first full year acting as principal for our school. During the last five years at Lauderdale, he has held the offices of Dean of Boys, Assistant Principal, and at the present time Principal. During the beginning of the second semes- ter in ’59, when Mr. McComb, our former principal left, Mr. Brewer took over as acting principal. Mr. Brewer was in active duty during World War II and the Korean War. One could probably say he is still in active duty. His main interest is in guns, rifles, and pistols. He is now Vice President of the Hollywood Rifle and Pistol Club. From the students point of view, Mr. Brewer is the most beloved principal ever. He takes much of his personal time to help us with our activities, such as dances, teas, parades, plays, etc. To him, the Flying L’s come first.

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THOSE INTELLECTUALLY inclined must at one time or another hit the books. Roger Parks, National Merit finalist, shows this by his deep, solitary meditation. A MIDDAY MEETING of Lauderdale students sounds of Have you had the history test yet?” and “Wow! Did you see that French assignment?” L.H.S. is proud of its top- notch academic record. High Academic Standards Make Lauderdale Proud L.H.S. in Top Percentage of State FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH, as compared aca- demically to other senior high schools in Florida, ranks in the top one per cent. Although the school had only one student ranking this year in semi-finals of the National Merit Examination, its past record in that category has been acclaimed all over the state. These accomplishments, along with others, reflect the sincere, unwavering efforts of the administration and faculty. Both are constantly striving' to improve the educational program and carry it out effectively. Fort Lauderdale High offers three major courses of study: science, business, and academic. The levels of instruction are advanced, general, and special, so that students are able to learn in accordance with their own talents and abilities and to lay a foundation for their citizenship in the America of tomorrow. Fort Lauderdale High is proud of the achievements of its present student body and its alumni. The school is greatly responsible for the success and prominence of many of its former students. I LAUDERDALE STUDENTS gel in those Iasi minute conversations before boarding the buses and heading for home at the end of another busy, interesting school day.

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THE FIRST FEW DAYS of school are always the busiest for Mr. Elder and the rest of the administrative staff. With a variety of questions on his mind, new student, Bill Michow and his mother approach the assistant principal perplexed by the ever-present problems of the first day at a new school. Successful Year for DAY IS NEVER DONE for this man who puts his heart into his job. As Mr. Brewer's right arm his work and responsibilities are endless. New Assistant Principal Work and More Work Is Keyword MANY FACULTY MEMBERS have new posi- tions this year, as Mr. Elder, our assistant principal. Previous to his arrival at L.H.S., he taught at Glenville State College, Glenville, West Virginia. Progressing from faculty advisor of the EBB TIDE in 1957, to Dean of Boys in 1959, Mr. Elder con- tinued on his path upward as he became assistant principal for the 1959-60 year. Among his many responsibilities is the job of checking students’ credits and plans for the future in order to place them in courses which will bene- fit them most. Always ready to take time out from his own work to help one of us, Mr. Elder holds an esteemed place in the hearts of LHS students. Holding an A.B. degree from West Virginia University and an A.M. degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Edgar B. Elder is well qualified for his position.