Mepham High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Bellmore, NY)

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To the entering freshman the teachers of Mepham offer the hand of friendly aid. Our principal makes it a point to acquaint himself with each student and a similar concern pervades the entire staff.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION—Standin : Mr. Theodore B. Wolf, Mr. Frank W. McCarthy, Mr. Reid A. Curtis, Mr. J. Henry Buterweek. Sitting: Mr. Charles A. Reinhard; Mr. William A. Clukics; Vice-President, Mr. John B. King: President, Mr. Jacob Gunther. The members of our Board of Education have an important job. Not only are they concerned with the education of our young people, but their success in solving the problems they meet confirms the value of our local self-government. Therein Americans gain the skills and experience that make democracy work in larger scenes. BOARD OFFICERS—Mrs. Violet Ridky, District Clerk; Mrs. Evelyn Baldwin, Treasurer; Mr. Bernard Morris, Counsel. In addition to the issues that arise in the course of developing policy for a modern high school, our Board has had to struggle with the ever-increasing pressure of rising cost, of scarcity of competent personnel and material. The conclusion of the war also brought an upsurge in the population of our communities. The Board acted promptly to meet the threat of an overcrowded school system and developed a comprehensive program for expansion. Part of this plan calls for the building of two Junior High Schools and it is with the bringing into being of this project that the Board has been greatly concerned. There have resulted almost limitless demands upon their time and these they have met, giving unstintingly of their efforts and hours. These added cares have not subtracted from the attention given existing facilities. For instance, this year the high school foyer has been redecorated, two handsome trophy cases have been added, and there has been a continuing program of painting. The Board also stands responsible for our progressing standards of academic excellence. We at Mcpham wish these unselfish people to realize that the students appreciate their efforts. Page eight