Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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TO THE CLASS OF 1955: The class of 1955 may be justly proud of the members of its class Knowing the plans of many of the members of the class, I am confident they will make a splen- did contribution to the welfare and progress of humanity. If we have young people with integrity, sincerity and vision, we need have no fear for the future. Whatever you have received more than others in health, in tal- ents, in ability, in success, in pleasant school experiences, you are expected to render in return, service to others. It is important that each of you have a goal in life, a purpose. The most tragic spectacle I can think of is that of a young man slipping aimlessly through school, then life, secure in the belief that great wealth means happing Much of the satisfaction that the faculty receive in working with young people, comes in see- ing them properly and happily launched. My best wish is for good health, happiness, and success not only in material things but that each one of you possess those moral and spiritual values essential for successful living as responsible citizens. Mable R. Farley, Principal TO THE CLASS OF 1955 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION represents the accomplishment of an important educational goal. To achieve it both you and yout parents may have made sacrifices. It has not been easy. The personal discipline which has permitted you to overcome all odds until the job was completed, will enable you to meet new experiences and solve more difficult problems. The road you follow now, whether it be college, business, the armed services or homemaking, must be traveled alone. Pursue this road with courage, sincerity and enthusiasm, firm in the knowledge that the world has a place for you. May life be a little brighter, the world a little better, and mankind a littler happier because you passed this way. Thomas Horne, Assistant Principal

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DR. LcBARRON — SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS My Young Americans— The Class of 1955: What is America? How would you answer this question—if you were asked by a child in a for- eign country? Once, perhaps, the answer could be found in a book but not today. Today the task of explaining America rests with you. What oth- ers understand about America de- pends, in a large part, upon what each American understands about his heritage and himself: about the never ending urge toward abundance for all; toward broad- er opportunities for each indivi- dual to develop his capabilities to the fullest; toward a culture en- riched by ceaseless self-criticism. As never before, we must act at home and abroad in ways that do credit to America’s ideals and be- liefs. America may, indeed, be hard to get inside a book but America is inside all Americans. America and pass on the best of it do, carry our country's meaning to E. H, LtBarron. Superintendent DR. LAMB — AS8T. SLTT. OF SCHOOLS To the Class of 1955: To each of you will come the satisfaction of achievement as you journey through life. To each of you also will come disappointment and frustration. What each of you gets out of life will depend upon what you put into it. No one con- sistently gets something for noth- ing. The world does not owe you a living. One of the greatest sour- ces of happiness comes from the satisfaction of a job well done. May it be said, in the evening of your life, that your community, your nation, and your world is a better place in which to live because you passed this way. I wish for each and every one of you health, happiness, and true success. Wallace E. Lamb During the years ahead, may each of you discover that par t of himself which is to others. May each of you, by being a true American, in all you think, say and all the world.

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Office Staff of Hicksville High School Good Morning, Hicksville High School Recently three young ladies graduated from Hicksville High School. They were Miss Margaret Timoszuk, Mrs. Jean Soave (formerly Jean Stahley) and Miss Carolyn Schaufler. They all did a wonderful job while students as evidenced by their permanent records in the office files. Now, all three girls, represent our office staff. There isn't a student who hasn't seen their smiling faces at some time or other while going to high school. The student who is tardy is greeted by one of them and given the privilege of signing his name on the DETENTION LIST. Various activities —plays sporting events, part-time employment, etc.—require students seeing one of these girls for appointments with Miss Farley. Jean Soave Carolyn Schaufler Marraret Timoszuk