Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Cedarhurst, NY)

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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

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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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Elsie R. Tefft To the Members of the Class of 1952: Education has been defined as the process of helping students to manage their own affairs in an increasingly intelligent manner. I wish for each of you success in this educative process. Then we will have peace and harmony in our country and in the world. To the Seniors: Lawrence High School, I trust, leaves pleasant memories. Graduation brings hope for happiness and success in future years. Each and every one of you may live a rich, abundant, satisfying life, no matter who you are or what your circumstances may be. Successful living, however, does not just happen. You must work for it. High ideals are true guideposts along your way. You must develop mature judgment, and have confidence in yourselves to carry over the rough spots. May you all travel your chosen paths happily and successfully. Message to the Class of 1952: Graduation marks your official transition to adulthood. You will now have to enter a larger world of greater opportunities, keener competition, heavier responsibilities. Life is now a challenge and you will find that nothing that is worth doing, will be necessarily easy. Shirking or attempting to evade responsibility will be done at the price of your own self respect. You should now be prepared to face the future with confidence. Lyman W. Davison Emma 8. Horn 10