Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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To the Class of 1952: Congratulations to the class of 1952 on having achieved the im- portant goal of graduation from high school. This, however, is but the beginning of a new phase of your life! Even though you live in a critical period in world affairs, by holding fast to our American ideals you face a new world of hope and opportunity for all. During your school experi- ence you have been developing character and personality as well as learning facts. Such valuable qualities as integrity, worthy ambition, and common sense can not be measured in a material way, yet they will be of inestimable value in facing the great problems of the world of tomorrow. It is the hope of your principal and teachers that you have de- veloped high moral principles and the courage to live by them. We trust you will continue to strive for health in body, mind and spirit. We trust you will become active participants in the affairs of our commu- nity contributing your best efforts to improve its family and church life. We hope that you continue your education and take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to you. We will continue to be your friends, and hope we may be of help to you in the future. May you have a full and successful life. MABEL R. FARLEY Principal

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To the Class of 1952: As you leave Hicksville High School, you will enter a future of uncertainty, opportunity and responsibility. Uncertainty, of course, be- cause no one can accurately predict what the future will be. The element of uncertainty today is probably greater for the boys than for the girls because of the Korean situation and other unsettled world conditions. In the main, however, there are unlimited opportunities for all of you to be found in many fields, especially in the fields of business and teach- ing. Many of you have already decided what you will do during the coming year and this is as it should be. Whatever you do, your responsibilities were never greater than now and the world needs men and women with the “know how” who can get things done. Up to this time, men have made a miserable failure in their attempts to establish peace in the world. You can render a much needed service to your fellow man by thinking and doing all you can to bring about peace. May I suggest that you give some of your time and talent to help those who need help. Do something with no thought of pay but merely for the privilege of doing it. For remember, always, that you do not live in a world by yourself Your brothers are here also. My very best wishes to each of you for good health, happiness and a successful future. E. H. LeBARRON Superintendent

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Mi Burt: Roy C. Adams Industrial Arts Elizabeth Clapper English Dolores Eklund Business Education Gerard E. Franz Chemistry Mr. Adams: through the gen erous donation of his after school - hours he has made it possible for us to have programs and publicity for our many activities. Mrs. Clapper: who never failed to say hello to us in the halls. Her advice to the Comet staffs was priceless. Raymond A. Burclcfey Biology Mildred E. Clark Home Economics Mr. Burckley: and the gleam in his eyes when he explained the fos- sils to us. He was always enlivening: the class with his witty remarks. Miss Clark: for always re- minding us to “Keep still and pay' attention. tried so hard to complete those home projects on time! Ruby M. Burt French for “Faites at- tention! and Repofide a francais.” The time we spent learning those idioms! Mr . Daly: who took a spe- cial» interest in . Q ur problems. The talks in health class will long be remembered. Mr . Eklund: with her limitless patience in ex- plaining tabula- t i o n problems. We all looked forward to her typing classes. C' William Ellsworth Metal - Wood Shop Mr. Ellsworth: well known to the boys for his in- structive criti- cisms of their work in the shop. Gloria Frank Physica! Education Mis Franke: and the look she gave us when our gym suits weren’t clean. She was ready to joke with us the min- ute class was over, though. American History and Problems Mr. Frost: and his never failing efforts to increase the inter- est in the history classes. We look- ed forward to those debates. Abraha m Glass General Science Mr. Glass: our amiable General Science teacher with an ability to estab- lish friendly rela- tions with all students.