Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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DEDICATED: TO A MAN OF IDEALS TO AN ABLE TEACHER and a real friend, George A. Neff, whose death on January 13 greatly saddened our school. We honor his memory.

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WORKING TOWARDS PEACE In the past few months our coffee, sugar, gasoline, and tires have been rationed. In putting this year’s book together the Staff has tried not to ration your laughter or dim out your memories of the friendships you’ve enjoyed, and of the pleasant times you’ve had at good old L. H. S.

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George A. Neff served as a teacher in the Lancaster Public Schools for 21 years. From the standpoint of length of service, he was one of the oldest teachers in the school system. Mr. Neff was a skillful teacher whose success was due to sev- eral distinctive qualities. He had an inquiring, analytical mind. Before all else, he sought the truth, and the truth in his teaching field of science comes only through the careful and logical deve- lopment of ideas. His manner of presentation induced his students to think. Many of his former students have appreciatively said. Mr. Neff certainly made us think.” Mr. Neff was a skillful teacher, not alone because of rare native ability, but because his heart and soul were in his work. The teaching profession was his chief interest. If Mr. Neff had a fault, it was his unusual devotion to his work. He would frequently refuse to participate in social functions because (as he would say) I have school work to do.” He displayed a genuine interest in his students, and he could be seen frequently, after school hours, conferring with them about class work. His pupils loved and respected him because he was well-informed, sincere, honest, and always ready to help those who needed it. In addition to his ability as a teacher, Mr. Neff possessed the qualities of dependability, firmness, and understanding of adminis- trative problems which enabled him to serve capably for the past eight years as assistant principal of the high school. When he was assigned a task ho would perform his duty to the best of his ability. He was an invaluable assistant when athletic contests were held; many will remember seeing him at the ticket window. For many years he served as adviser to the Mirage staff. Alumni of Lancaster High School will long cherish ownership of the school annual for which Mr. Neff was responsible. Mr. Neff was a loyal friend, and those who merited his close friendship valued it highly. With the passing of Mr. Neff, Lancaster has lost a citizen who wielded a tremendous influence for good on the youth of this city. He will be missed greatly, but those who knew him well will cherish the memory of a valuable and pleasant association.