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. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN the United States, our free, public school system is a symbol of democracy. The citizens pay school taxes, and the youth are guaranteed an education. We, Americans, often forget the work involved in expending the taxpayers' money in order to have our organized school system. In School District 15, the chief connecting link between the citizens and the schools is the Board of Education, composed of the five men pictured above. These men are elected by the citizens of this community to help formulate the policies dealing with matters concerning our educational system. They spend a great deal of time and effort, efficiently administrating the business of the school district. It is through their good judgment that the students are afforded our excellent educational facilities which are too often taken for granted. Since most of the work of the Board of Education is done quietly, without ostentation, few of us realize its extent. Indeed, we are indebted to these men for their fine public service, and the outstanding work which they have achieved. 8

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DEDICATION SINCE 1921 Mrs. Hicks has devoted her efforts in behalf of the citizens of District 15. During her teaching career, she has been the personification of patience and wisdom. From the time Mrs. Hicks became faculty adviser to the Lawrencian her personal interest in its success has been an inspiration. Each year she willingly taught the students the fundamentals of producing a yearbook. And, whenever the staff needed encouragement and confidence, Mrs. Hicks was always there. 1952 marks the end of her stay here at Lawrence High School. We shall miss her as a teacher, as the adviser to the yearbook, but most of all, we shall miss her as a friend. As a member of the Lawrence High School faculty since 1921, Miss Katherine Hartigan has contributed toward the better education of the school children in District 15. Throughout the years, her ever-ready guidance as a science teacher has been outstanding. Miss Hartigan has been instrumental in encouraging the freshmen toward further scientific endeavors. Surely, Room 309 will not seem the same without her pleasant smile. In expressing our gratitude for her service to the school, we wish Miss Hartigan much happiness in the future. Mr. George D. Keller, Director of the Vocational Department, has just completed thirty-four and one half years of continued, unswerving devotion to the establishment of Industrial Arts and Vocational Education at Lawrence. Fine craftsmanship, respect for one's self and for one's work, promptness, and specific trade training have been a few of the many keystones he has contributed to the success of graduates, who have entered the industrial and business world. Our sincere best wishes are extended to Mr. Keller for an enjoyable and full life in retirement. Miss Florence A. Wood has been a member of the Lawrence High School faculty since 1928. As Head of Mathematics Department, Miss Wood has taught the students to help themselves. Not only does she command our respect, but also throughout the years, she has endeared herself to students and teachers alike. Even with all her other activities. Miss Wood has found time to devote her time and energy to the success of the Lawrence High School Math Club. It is with regret that we say farewell to Miss Wood. We extend our best wishes for her future happiness. It is with great pleasure that the Class of 1952 dedicates this Lawrencian to Mrs. Hicks, Miss Hartigan, Miss Wood, and Mr. Keller in recognition of their contributions to the young people of the community.

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ADMINISTRATION To Memory When Through the Halls of Recollection Come Thoughts We Long to Greet. lhis inscription may tell something of the reason for an annual publication. It is difficult for one to learn of the origin of the custom of permanently recording school activities in the form of a yearbook. To every high school student there is an appeal about the story which these pages tell— the story of achievement, ability and initiative; the story of a group intensely interested in all phases of school life. May the enthusiasm and accomplishment of the students of our school continue and may each member of our student body continue to have vision of the true value of education. May the story of friendship and good will, so well portrayed in this yearbook, continue to justify your feeling toward Lawrence High School. Success and Best Wishes to the class of 1952. x.1-— If public high school education has done its job for the Class of 1952, it has helped develop moral fibre and integrity upon which future learning and experience can take place. Those qualities have many components: wholesome personal characteristics, understanding of the other fellow’s religious and cultural backgrounds, healthful moral standards, willingness to stand on one's own feet, honesty, consideration for the rights of others, loyalty. How well we have achieved this is important, whether we plan to continue our formal education, or to become wage earners. It is significant that schools of advanced study as well as employers are becoming increasingly interested in the quality and character of young people who come to them. Good luck! Cecil H. MaHood 9