Levittown Memorial High School - Echoes Yearbook (Levittown, NY)

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A vital aspect of a high school educa- tion is to continue developing the in- dividuality of each student. Specific courses, programs and events are primarily established to heterogenize the student population. This character- istic, of developing individuality, does not end with a high school diploma but continues throughout our entire lives. It should grow, change and also be made applicable, as we move through education, to our vocational careers and retirement years. What are we without our distinct individualities? Robert Edward Noble Vice-Principal

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It is truly significant that the class of '78 was destined to be the graduating class as Memorial celebrated its twenty-fifth anni- versary. You were successful in keeping alive the vitality and excitement that was launched by the first graduates at Me- morial. It was easy to recognize a rekindl- ing of the original spirit that was so sym- bolic of our school's early years. The students who enthusiastically sup- ported the revival of the fifties brought a great deal of happiness and nostalgia to all of us who have fond memories of that time which seems too recently to have passed. The spontaneous applause, the smiles and twinkles were evidence of the appreciation for us all to who you gave an opportunity to somewhat relive an exciting part of our past. Your theme was Individuality. Indeed each of you added a personal touch to this school year. Each individual achieve- ment in plays, concerts, sports, and every- day activities added to the totality we proudly call Memorial. We all derived considerable personal satisfaction and well being as we lindyed through 1977- 78. We wish you every success in all your future endeavors. Patrick Walsh Principal 22

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Jr. High Administration I extend to each of you my compliments upon having achieved a milestone that has come about after twelve years of hard work. Your achievement is heightened by the fact that your and your classmates will be remem- bered as the graduating class that took part in the cele- bration of Memorial's 25th Anniversary. Be proud of the fact that each of you played an integral role in your school’s history. Your graduation from Levittown Memorial High School signifies your readiness to step out into the world and assume your position in life. As you strive to maintain the individuality you have nurtured during your school years, you may find that you are judged by group goals and standards developed by others. How you will learn to cope will influence your future happiness. I join with your classmates and teachers who have monitored your progress from grade 7 to the present in wishing you future success. Remember that old adage success is doing all you can and then some; it is often the then some that spells the difference between success and failure and as your future becomes your present, remember back with fondness the good times and bad, the good friends and others, and everything that collec- tively went into the last seven years of your life as a student at Memorial. Good luck, always!!! lames V. Garvey Principal Congratulations to the Class of 1978 on the publication of the Silver Anniversary edition of ECHOES! I hope that through the years ahead it will bring back to memory the echoes of many happy voices and the happy days of youth. Your choice of Individuality” as a theme for your year- book is most approriate. It underscores the fact that every human being is unique in a number of ways and, by his very individuality, contributes something to life and liv- ing. Best wishes for a bright future! loseph E. McDonald Assistant Principal 24