Hadley Luzerne High School - Hi Lights Yearbook (Lake Luzerne, NY)

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Prologue As the second year of the new decade approaches the lull-way point seriousness and dedication to self, community, and world improvement is noted in the students at Hadlcy-Luzeme. The poem by Joe Mix (below) speaks the general at- titude of most members of the Hadley-Luzeme community. It is a realistic look at life outside the daily rituals at school as well as a realization of the role of school in preparing students for that life outside. The 1971 yearbook gives you a peek, just a peek since there never is enough room to cover all activities and events, at the hustle and bustle of school life. From the class and extra-curricular activities each student faces (as recorded in this book), goals, and ideologies are formed. 1970 . . . WOW What a Year! And now that '71 is here, We look ahead for better things To come for us and everyone. We look back and see Violence, injustice — no tranqulity Murder headed the list With the killing of Sharon Tate; And then there were the students at Kent State. We know that into every life A little rain must fall But with rioting, unrest, and more, We're realling getting a downpour. There have been strikes with violence, And kids taking dope -- It looks pretty bad, Is there no hope ? But now a: It's time to forget the past -HookTor thf Life is too short to cry about the rain. || It does no good; it only brings pain. The bad still remains, it will not go away. Our hope lies in the future -- let's make it gay. So that when others come, they'll be glad to stay. Why not start today? Look ahead, reach out, touch that distant star That lights your way. Look up for a moment . . . and maybe pray For that brighter day To come a little sooner. To make the world better there's a place you must look. The answer lies not in a textbook. But rather, to reach your one special goal, Look for peace, and find it in your soul. — • •... ( ;v

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Dedication Mr. Decker has been a great help to our Class of 1971 throughout our years at Hadley-Luzerne. It has been through his cheerful personality and great sense of humor that class work was made more interesting. He has been J.V. Basketball Coach. Mr. Decker has sponsored the Science Club and the Outdoor Club. His active interest in our envi- ronment has instilled in us a greater understanding of the world around us. It has become the incentive to us to make our world better. Mr. Decker, because of your continued assis- tance and help, we, the Class of 1971 wish to thank you. Mr. Edward Decker How many times throughout the years have we sought to thank you, Mr. Kay, in a way such as this! It is with this dedication of the 1971 Hi-Lights that we want to express our appreciation to you for your outstanding moral and academic support. You have shown us a true level of communication between student and teacher. We want to thank you for your time, your in- exhaustable energy, and your faith. But most of all, Mr. Kay, we want to thank you for being yourself. Mr. Robert Kay

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Don't look down on others, help them up. Don't be greedy or you'll runneth over your cup. Hey — this is true — don't smile. It's human nature to get an inch take a mile. There's one thing more I'd like to say: The world is too good to throw away, But not good enough to keep it this way. It can get better, just try — ok? And now that '70 has come to an end, May the remainder of '71 bring you peace, my friend. Joe Mix We know not what the future holds for us . . . But we know who holds the future. Dr. Martin Luther King The words of Dr. Martin Luther King give us pause for thought. From the brilliant leader of the Negro to the students of Hadley-Luzerne we all hold an important key to the future. Each day provides new experiences and ideas that mold and shapes our lives. Here at Hadley-Luzeme we are aware of the problems of the past as reflected in the poem. But, here at Hadley-Luzeme we are preparing ourselves to take over the responsibilities that will face us in the future. For it is the future that holds our only hope for a better world.