Lake Linden Hubbell High School - Torch Yearbook (Lake Linden, MI)

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A- ' The 1955 edition of the TORCH is respectfully dedicated to Mr. Samuel Eddy, a long time friend of education and youth in our community. Datlng back to 1886, Mr. Eddy's association with the local school spans a period of sixty nine years. As a member of the sec ond graduating class, he was the first boy to be granted a diploma. After obtaining his certificate from Ypsilanti State Normal, he taught school for six years Between 1910-1928, he served as pres ident of the Board of Education, and it was during his tenure that our present building was constructed in 1916 1917. He gave tirelessly of his time and energy to the many planning and con struction problems that arose. A frequent benefactor of us all, his name w11l serve to remind great n mbers, old and young, of the many happy hours they have spent as a result of his thoughtfulness at Christmas, graduation, and on numerous other occasions. We are pleased to pay this tribute to a leading citisen. I I 1' ' . 5 3. ig ff' m A 1 ' 5.