Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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Th OUR CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR, MATTHEW XV. GAFFNEX'I SUPERINTENDENT or SCHOOLS Hobart College, A. B.g Harvard Universityg University of Rochester, M. A. WVhen the history of the United States is finally written, the true greatness of this nation will be recognized not in the size of our air- planes, the speed of our rockets, nor in the power of our atomic bombs: but, rather in the magnificence of our public schools. Never before in the history of mankind have a people been willing to invest so much of its time and wealth in the training of its youth as have the people of the United States and especially the citizens of New York State. It is particularly iitting therefore, that this O-AT-KAN is dedicated to the communities of the Le Roy Central Schools, for it is out of these communities that our school gains both its sup- port and its inspiration. The Le Roy Central Schools represent the highest ideals of the citi- zens of the towns it represents, and expresses through its children its finest aspirations for the future of this community, state, and nation. Year by year as each succeeding Senior Class leaves the school as graduates to take their place in society, upon them falls a part of the re- sponsibility ot repaying the community by their becoming enthusiastic supporters of free educa- tion in a free America. MR. GAITFNEH' e 1952 O-AT-KAN of LeRoy Central Schools 11

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THE COMMUNITY GUIDES US BOARD or EDUCATION Harris MacKenzie, Almeron VVilcox, Sidney D. O'Shea, Clarence Lapp, Ralph Wf Jenner, Lester A. Pridgeon The finest illustration of community interest in its schools lies in the Board of Education. This organization is composed of citizens of the community who, through knowledge of the value of education and a desire to serve the youth of the community, volunteer their services with no payment other than the immense satisfaction that comes with serving their fellow men. The job of a board member is a difficult one, an exacting one, a responsible one, and a time- consuming one. Yet month after month these men faithfully meet to discharge the duties imposed on them by their fellow townsmen. to set the broad policies of the school and to handle the large sums of money necessary for good public education. Gui' lovely, functional school building serves as a testimony to their ability and their zeal. These men are truly representative of the people for they are chosen in a free election by the vote of their peers. They are the men whom the community chooses to oversee the education of its youth and provide them with the means of obtaining that education. The staff of the 0-At-Kan would like to extend its welcome to Mr. Howard Symonds tbelowj who joins the board for the Hrst time this year, and at the same time to express its sorrow at the departure of Grover VV. Lapp topposite pagel. Mr. Lapp has terminated 18 years of faithful service and deserves the heart- felt thanks of both the community and the school. The 1952 O-AT-KAN of LeRoy Central Schoo

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THE PRINCIPALS OF THE SCHOOLS Congratulations to you, members of the Class of 1952, for achieving a goal which is a milestone in your career, graduation from high school. Very soon some of you will be taking your places in community life and community affairs. Others may go on for further formal schooling and will take their places in the community a little later. Regardless of the group to which you belong, your yearbook, with its well chosen theme, will certainly add to your knowledge of Le Roy and your under- standing and appreciation of community life. MR. HORR Growth is the keynote of the VVolcott Street School. During the year five new rooms and an enlarged kindergarten were completed. The growing facilities include new shower rooms, a new stage, better lighting, a public address system, and other improvements. 7 In the past live years the school population has grown from approximately 450 students to approximately 800 students, which is an indication of a growing community. To guide the welfare of these children the faculty has grown to twenty-nine members. Most important is the development of the future citizens of the community. The whole community is their school. Le Roy's most important resource fits childrenj is first shaped by the home and neighborhood. Later, when the child enters school he is molded by new ones-his teachers and his fellow students. All of these forces -- home, school, and community -- working together determine how the growing person will finally develop. MR. MYERS DONALD E. HORR: Principal of High School. Albany State Teachers College, B. S.g University of Rochester. Ed. NI HORACE B. MYERS: Principal of Elementary School Albany State Teachers, Ed. M. 12 The 1952 O-AT-KAN of LeRoy Central Schoo