Harrison High School - Reminiscence Yearbook (Harrison, NY)

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MR. LOUIS M. KLEIN, SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Klein, a graduate of New York State College of Teachers in Albany, received his M.A. degree from Cornell University and attended both New York Uni- versity and Teachers College Columbia to work toward his Doctorate. He was, at various times, teacher, Lan- guage Department head and principal of Harrison High School, and he has served as superintendent of Harrison’s school system from 1936 until the present time. As superintendent he serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Education and is responsible for the administration and supervision of the school system. THREE IMPORTANT MEN MR. NELSON E. SMITH, PRINCIPAL Mr. Smith received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Panzer College and Rutgers University, respectively. He held positions first of Director of Health and Phys- ical Education and then of assistant high school prin- cipal in Verona, New Jersey. Now, as Harrison’s Sen- ior High School principal, Mr. Smith’s duties vary from the supervision of the learning process of the student body to the management of the school’s executive af- fairs. MR. DAVID LYNCH FITZPATRICK, ASS’T PRINCIPAL Mr. Fitzpatrick, a major in English, graduated cum laude from Boston College. He was also the recipient of Kellogg Foundation Grant for study at Harvard where he obtained his M.A. degree. He attended Har- vard Law School, Bridgewater St. Teachers College, and Boston College Graduate School. He taught in New- man Prep School at Boston and in Watertown High School. He was high school assistant principal in South Glenn Falls, New York until he came to Harrison High School as assistant principal in 1961. His job here cov- ers many areas—budget, schedule, student activities, personal discipline and counseling.

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To the Class of 1963: It is with a great deal 0f pride that I write this note for your yearbook. You were my first class to graduate from the Ju- nior High School, and you are practically the first class to complete our new Junior- Senior sequence of progression. Your record of starting things is remark- able. The Junior High School activities, such as Student Council, football, basket- ball, baseball, proms, newspaper and step- ping-up assembly all were initiated by your class. It was not easy and there were many ups and downs. You started something that has endured for the past five years and will be beneficial to students in the fu- ture. I remember the scroll you gave me in June, 1960. You stated, I helped you. ‘‘getting by the first bend in the road.” To let you in on a secret; you helped me! May there be many successes in your lives. I am sure, if you take advantage of the fine education our faculty has given you, your ambitions will be achieved. Good luck! Nelson E. Smith Principal Members of the Class of 1963: In the years ahead I wish you the success and happiness which will fulfill vour dreams and aspirations. At Harrison High School you have had the opportunity to excel in your studies and extra-curricular activ- ities; may this experience serve as a chal- lenge to excellence in your future lives. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you at Harrison High School for the past two years and it is with regret that I see the class of 1963 depart. Davis Lynch Fitzpatrick Assistant Principal

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HARRISON’S DEANS MR. PHILIP V. CASTELLI Upon Graduation from Harrison High School, Mr. Castelli entered Pace College and he then transferred to the Syracuse School of Business where he received his B.S. degree. He enrolled in graduate courses at New York University, Columbia School of Education and Syracuse University. From the latter he received his Master’s degree in Education. Mr. Castelli was a teacher of business courses at Harrison High School prior to his present position as Dean of Boys. After teaching in the Mamaroneck Adult Education Program for two years, he served as director of a similar program in Harrison for the next nine years. Says Mr. Castelli, “Upon graduation from high school, it matters little whether a student attends col- lege or enters business, for in either case, he is af- forded the opportunity to learn. Graduation only sig- nifies a beginning of the road to knowledge; a student learns whether it is through formal education or bus- iness.” MISS MARY E. LALLY Miss Lally, a graduate of the College of New Ro- chelle, obtained her M.A. degree and her preparation for guidance counseling at Columbia University. Prior to her present position as Dean of Girls at Harrison High School, Miss Lally spent one year as a private sec- retary in Connecticut. During the summers she has worked at the Westchester Country Club or at various day camps. Says Miss Lally about the Class of 1963, “This year’s graduating class is the first to complete four full years of accelerated study. Those students who have attained acceleration in math, science, and lan- guages are to be commended for their excellent pur- suits.” Mrs. G. DeMacy, Secretary