Greater Lowell Regional Vocational High School - Yearbook (Tyngsboro, MA)

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September 7 saw an overflow crowd of visitors join with a number of state officials to help celebrate the dedication of our school. The main address was delivered by former Superintendent — Director Robert R. Reeder who discussed the great investment made for the future by the four communities that make up the regional district and praised the school committee for “its insistence on the innovative goals that would make this school one of the best in the nation, a model, using the best knowledge of all the experts in the field. Commissioner of Education Gregory R. Anrig spoke on the economic benefits that vocational education held for the students and community, calling our school “an example to the other schools in the Commonwealth . . . occupational education will be first class education.” The Brendan J. Farrington Instructional Media Center, named in memory of a former member of the Regional Planning Board and Lowell School Committee, was dedicated by Attorney William H. Sullivan; the Freedom Shrine, which was donated by The Exchange Club of Lowell, was dedicated by Dr. Ernest Herrman and Dr. Earl Sharfman, Co-Chairmen of the Freedom Shrine Presentation, assisted by Captain Thomas Kelleher, President, and Mr. Roger Dumont, Immediate Past President, of The Exchange Club. 14

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Kathleen G. Delaney Director of Vocational Education The editors and staff ot the 1976 Gryphon proudly and appreciatively dedicate this yearbook to the woman who for forty years has given of her services to the education of the youth of Greater Lowell, Miss Kathleen G. Delaney. First, at Lowell Trade and Vocational High School and then, here at the Regional, Miss Delaney has served the community as an outstanding ex- ample of both a teacher and administrator. Miss Delaney was widely known for her expertise, thoroughness, leadership, and professionalism in Voca- tional Education. Her philosophy was based on respect for the indiv idual, lots of hard work and loyalty to her school. Throughout her professional career, Miss Delaney’s thoughts and unending efforts were concentrated on her students and her school. She stood for excellence in Vocational Educa- tion and honesty in her relations with people. Truly, Miss Delaney is the Regional’s Woman of the Year. The Administration, Faculty, Staff, student body and her many former students join in wishing her joy and happiness in the years to come. 16