Forty Fort High School - Fort Yearbook (Forty Fort, PA)

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N that same school year 1951 - 1952, the Class of 1954 traveled diagonally fas the crow fliesj from Room 15 to the Home Ee Room to pick up the other adviser, diminutive Miss Jeanne Stapleton. She, too, through three years of calm and storm, has encouraged and directed us to satisfying experiences in class activities. This other half of the page, we dedi- cate to her as a symbol of our high esteem of her friendship, service, and patience. MISS JEANNE STAPLETON Advisers N the process of organization during the school year 1951 - 1952, our class caught Mr. Ralph Gramley, between issues of the Red and White, off guard and initiated him as one of our advisers. Through three years of storm and calm, he has counselled us wisely and guided us successfully. This half page, we dedicate to him as a token of our sincere appreciation of his patience, service, and friendship. MR. RALPH GRAMLEY

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Dedication C E, the senior class, think it only fitting and proper to dedicate our 1954 FORT to the two people who have been most instrumental inits production---Miss Kathleen Stack and Mr. Gomer Williams. They gave unselfishly of their time and efforts to the creation of this annual, without their patience and industry, it probably would never have become a reality. MISS KATHLEEN STACK NLY now, as we look back over all they've done, do we realize how indispensable they were. Working side by side, we came to think of them not only as teachers and advisers, but good friends as well. Rolling up their sleeves with us, they pitched in willinglyg our objectives became theirs, too. To them, with all our respect, affection, and thanks, do we dedicate this Yearbook. MR. GOMER WILLIAMS

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In Memoriam C 1 JAMES HANNIGAN N these words of tribute the Class of 1954 honors the memory of Mr. James Hanni- gan, who died on February 9, 1954, at his home, 6 Englewood Terrace, Forty Fort, after several months of illness. Mr. Hannigan was in his third term as member of the Forty Fort School Board, for he attended his first official meeting in December 1939. He was made Vice President of the Board in 1942.. Two years later, he was elevated to the presidency, the duties of which he capably and faithfully performed from 1944 to 1949. Too,he served as Chairman of the Supply Committee from 1944 to 1954. At the time of his death, he was also a mem- ber of the Instruction and Property Committees. The October, 1953 Board meeting, the end, was the official close to thirteen years of faithful attendance and conscientious service in behalf of the boys and girls of our school district. last for him to att The members of the Class of 1954 dedicate this page of their yearbook in sincere appreciation and in respectful memory of Mr. James Hannigan. 6