Jamestown High School - Red and Green Yearbook (Jamestown, NY)

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Skilled fo retire, ond in retiring HELEN G. MCMAHON To create anything-a book, for example-requires a clear conception of what is to be created, and the fortitude and mental and technical skill to make the dream a reality. Specifically, we refer to Miss McMahon and her book, Chautauqua County-a History, which to produce required a clear vision of the work to be accomplished and an immense degree of staying power. The students and faculty pay tribute to Helen G. McMahon, social studies teacher, head of the Social Studies Department, and author, who has de- cided to leave Jamestown High School with the class of 1961. Her vision has never been limited to a narrow perspective. With her individual charm, she has shown us the social world, complex in its infinite detail, and because of it, we find life richer and more complete in our search for truth. Her advice, to acquire an aesthetic appreciation of the signif- icant values of life, we shall strive to follow. In addition to our praise, we offer sincere wishes for continued success in the field of writing as well as in any other endeavor which may claim Miss McMahon,s time and talent. 8

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FACULTY

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draw hearts offer them . . DENTON J. MOON Perhaps the most valuable result of all education and that which makes the happiest student is the ability to do the thing he has to do when it ought to be done whether he likes it or not. This is the philosophy of Denton J. Moon, who in June, 1961, leaves his post at Jamestown High School as teacher of mathematics. His personality has lent itself to the growth of his students, who have sat before him absorbed in his instruction in the intricacies of mathematics, as well as in the occasional spontaneous lectures on the necessity of building a moral and spiritual code. Mr. Moonis achievements as an educator and coach-he has taught a range of subjects from chemistry and math through coaching all sports at J H S-warrant his being recognized as a leader in his iield. Surely, he qualifies as the educated man described by Francis Bacon: wise, witty, subtle, deep, grave, and able to contend. It is with respect and admiration that we look upon his record, and take this opportunity to extend to him our appreciation for his good judgment and understanding, and our best wishes for his future plan to follow his interests in gardening and travel. 9