Harbor High School - Mariner Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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Never was a nation buildcd so carefully and so skilliully as ours. Never was education so widespread, wealth 50 available, government put. logmhcr so well 215111 America. But weukening iniluenccs are among us. Deterih oration is evident here and there. There 15 a weak- ening of morals, an increase of crime, early mar- riage and resultant divorce, children wiLhout the benefit of :1 loving homc. Irresponsibility and luck of mitiatiw: prevail. ThOse who did not need to build did not at first feel 21 compulsion LO restorcr W11 :11 they had: had cost them too little. They appreciated it too little. Now the time has come for men who appreciate, who care, who do make the effort to find out what is needed, and who rind 0117. how to do it. Yours, Class of 1966, i: this great structure, AMERICAJ with all its glories, its strengths, its splendors. Yours, too, is the responsibility to appreciate, to care, and to restore. Restore, Class of '60 Restore! J B, E, Baker, prin. J. B. E. Baker, principal during the first semester, is shown above. He was promoted to assistant supt. ADMINISTRATION Murray M. Blake, assistant principal first semester; prin- cipal the second. Although Ihave been your principal only a short time, I have known you well these years at Harbor High, :15 :1 teacher your freshman ye ar and as assist- ant principal for two and a half years. Perhaps these varied roles have made it possible for me to appreciate you more and to have observed you with true appreciation, sharing your disappointments and your joys. You have had four wonderful years at Harbor High--projects, prom, plays, yearbook, sports, fun, and studies. And now Commencement--an end to your days at Harbor but the beginning of your adult life, be it further studies, career, role of housewife, or the duty of service in our troubled times. Cherish your memories, your friendships, the knowledge you have gained 010: taking all with you, but leaving a part of yourselvesy Do not be satisfied; keep your thirst for knowledge. Graduates, be enthusiasticnto study, to experience, to 10am. Take advantage of each opportunity to grow. Join the ranks of those who have preceded you through these portals. It is a pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to the Class of '66. Murray M. Blake, prin.

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Administering the affairs of Hayrbor High School, as we 11 as those of the whole Ashtabula. Area City Schools, are Dr. Roger T. Beitler, superintendent, shown above; Harry 8 Bowen, assistant superintendent, shown below; and the Board of Education, shown at the right: Miss Henrietta McKinsey, pres., and Carey S. Sheldon; Charles A. Meister, vice pres., and Richard M. Pavolino; Mrs. Lillian C. Cheney, clerkutreasq and Charles F. Sheppard. In behalf of the Board of Education and our entire faculty and staff, I am extending our sincere best wishes to each Of you and your parents for much future success and happiness. The demands of our times make it imperative that each of you carry forth :1 personal philosophy of continued growth and development. This can be achieved through new experience and higher educational attainments. The rich heritage of Harbor High School provides the background for you to set your goals high. The development of a bettex community and society is dependent upon you. Each of you will rcfle ct, in no small way, the betterment of man if you foster positive attitudes, utilize all your abilities, and manifest human concerns. Roger T. Beitler, Superintendent of Schools

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GUIDANCE Guidance counselors this year are Joseph Miller and Miss Eleanor Tilton. Miss Tilton Obmined her B.A. from Mount Union and her M.A. from Ohio State University, Mr. Miller received his B.S. at Kent State University and his M.A. at State University of New York in Buffalo, where he attended a guidance and counseling institute. He also teache: psychology at Harbor. Both counselors advise students and help them choose their various vocations. SECRETARIES M15. Edna Beckman was secretary to J. B. E. Baker the first semester and to Murray M. Blake second semester. Mrs. Elizabeth Mer- ritt, SEATED, was Mr. Blake's secretary first semester and continued to help him after he became principal. Mrs. Raymond Sebell, who returned to Haxbor this year, is treasm'er, keeping account of the many club, class, and organization finances.