Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Cedarhurst, NY)

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First row—Mr. Reilly, Mr. Eldred, Chairman of the Board, Dr. Vivona. Second row—Mr. Fruin, Mr. Lazrus. BOARD OF EDUCATION rT 'HE Board of Education of District 15, Town of Hempstead, is made up of five men who are elected by the qualified voters in school elections. Theirs is the task of managing school business in our district. As our community grows, the complexity of the schools increases. The Board of Education gives much time and energy in order that we may have the best of schools and that the monies collected in school taxes be expended most effectively. Even though, but few of us know personally the members of the Board, we all, faculty and student body alike, owe the Board members a debt of gratitude for their outstanding service and the progressive work which they have accomplished. 8

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T N the passing of Mr. George Shaskan, President of the Board of Education for the past five years and a member of that body for a quarter of a century, the public schools of this district sustained the loss of an inspired leader, a wise counselor, and a devoted friend. Eminently successful in the field of business, abundantly endowed with the qualities of natural leadership, known and respected by those in high places, Mr. Shaskan could, had he so desired, have achieved more widespread public acclaim and recognition in endeavors other than those to which he dedicated himself. In common with most men of his stature, however, self-aggrandizement was foreign to his nature. His strong sense of civic duty and responsibility and his interest in efforts to push back the foothills and widen the horizon of mutual human understanding impelled him to contribute generously, and without thought of recognition, of his time, his energy, and his financial resources. Mr. Shaskan's conviction that a sound system of public education was essential to our individual and communal welfare, and his determination that the schools where he could make his influence felt be among the finest led to his long tenure of office as a member of the Board. The fact that his own children attended the public schools of the District prior to continuing their education in some of the country's leading colleges and universities attests the sincerity of his beliefs. It is the lot of members of Boards of Education to be and remain anonymous to those to whom they contribute most—succeeding generations of children in the schools they serve. Theirs also is a great heritage—to become unknowingly a part of the lives of the youth they touch. 7

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Message from the Superintendent of Schools Lawrence V. Dodd Through education young people are taught to live nobly, to work valiantly, to think clearly and to serve well. The Lawrencian and the activities it represents are sound proof of how well we attain these purposes. We are proud of the success which the class of 1951 has achieved in all phases of High School life. Throughout the school life of young people an effort is made to create an atmosphere of amity which one day shall prevail throughout the world. A foremost task of any educational program is to develop the kind of young people who will be strong enough mentally, physically, and spiritually to build and sustain a peaceful society. Best wishes to each member of the class of 1951. Message from the Principal Congratulations to the Class of 1951! You have successfully completed a very important phase of your development and this in spite of doubts and uncertainties regarding the future. Not that your class is unique in this respect. When was there ever a graduation when the worriers failed to work overtime painting woesome pictures of the future, Yet each generation of graduates somehow has managed to survive and to achieve —rather comfortably too. Theodore Roosevelt’s, Don't flinch, don’t foul, but hit the line hard,” seem to have added meaning today. Good luck to each of you! Cecil H. MaHood 9