Morris High School - Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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mained vivid to him and have always caused him to seek his chums of former days. It was there, too, that he took great interest in extrafcurf ricular activities, for he partook in debate, was a most necessary asset in the Classical club, and was elected a member of the honor society, Quill and Dagger. Moreover, Mr. Bogart was an instructor of Greek at the college for one year. In athletics he partook informally in football and tennis. Upon his graduation from Cornell, Mr. Bogart became an instructor in the classics for a time in Ithaca High School. At that institution, he was made supervisor of athletics and his influence in that department- is still seen at the present time. Privately Mr. Bogart continued to study dilif gently and after a number of years spent as instructor of the classics, he was appointed VicefPrincipal of the school. As a result of this promotion, Mr. Bogart's work increased and at different times he undertook to teach English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, and History. Then one day, some time later, Mr. Bogart decided to take a com' petitive examination in Latin at Hunter College, New York. The result was that he received many offers to teach in New York schools. After some hesitation on Mr. Bogart's part, and some persuasion on the part of Mr. Denbigh, Mr. Bogart finally accepted a position in the Latin Depart' ment of Morris High School. In a few years he was head of the Latin Department, and several years later an assistant principal. Finally, in 1919, upon the retirement of Mr, Denbigh, Mr. Bogart took the office which he occupies today. For ten full years, Mr. Bogart has served Morris unselfishly' and with unstinted devotion. He has not been too conservative, for whenever a new idea of administration has been suggested, he has con' sidered it carefully and has instituted it if it has proved practicable. He has evolved not a few new ideas himself, and has not hesitated to put them into operation. The present Goodwin School is an idea which Mr, Bogart has advocated and instituted in the belief that its benefits to students are too valuable to be ignored. He has cofoperated with teachers and students alike to the full extent of his powers. The great size of the school is a hindrance to intimate contact between Mr. Bogart and the student body. It is because the only contact the stu- Eight

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TO MR. BOGART In the principal's office, at a plain unimposing desk littered with various documents, a man sits writing busily. He writes until he has finished and then rises to proceed on one of his innumerable duties within the builde- ing. As he passes by, one realizes that upon him rests the huge responf sibility of administering an institution of four thousand students, upon him depends the smooth functioning of a secondary school of no minute proportions, and upon his methods of administration depends the destiny of the Mcurris High School. As one gazes with admiration at this man's form receding in the distance, he cannot help but wonder what past experif -ences, what colossal efforts have led him into a position of such stupendous responsibility, into a position which calls not only for genuine hard work but also for leadership, unselfishness, and an unlimited amount of good common sense, Elmer E. Bogart, like many of his distinguished friends and asso' ciates, was born on a small farm in southwestern New York. After passing through elementary school, he was enrolled in an academy at Owego, three miles from his birthplace, where he distinguished himself both in scholar' ship and in extrafcurricular activities. He was very proficient in his study of Latin and Greek, but that did not prevent him from taking part in athf leticsg in the latter field, Mr. Bogart distinguished himself as a highfjumper and also became very skillful in handling a baseball. When Mr. Bogart graduated from the Owego Academy, it was with the highest honors and the sincere esteem of his principal. Upon his graduation from the academy and upon the advice of his relatives, Mr. Bogart decided to enter Cornell University. During the summer he studied unceasingly, and in the fall successfully passed the examinations for a scholarship to that institution. During the first year at the college, his brilliant scholastic accomplishments were recognized, and as a result he obtained an undergraduate scholarship which went far toward the payment of his expenses. He continued to do excellent work in the classics, and received special mention for his proficiency. It was in college that Mr. Bogart met many of the people whose inf fluence has shaped his beliefs, his ideals, and his very outlook upon life. It was there that he encountered those personalities which have always req Seven

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dent body has with Mr. Bogart is at assemblies, that many students miss the genius, the sincerity, the healthy good humor, the optimism of this man in whose hands is the rudder of the good ship Morris. Throughout the building, it has been admitted that Mr. Bogart's pleasant personality per' vades every nook, giving each place a character of its own. Mr. Bogart's policies of administration have ever been progressive, and his opinion have been such as to obtain the support of the faculty as well as of th: student body. Mr. Bogart is known not only within the walls of Morris, but also in countless other places. He is a member of several important organizaf tions, where he is considered among the nnest men in the field of educaf tion. He is called away several times a month to deliver important ad' dresses to distinguished audiences. His associates number some of the most famous people of our times. By the faculty Mr. Bogart is esteemedg by the students he is respected. By the faculty he is admired, by the students he is cited as an example. The faculty is grateful to him for his unlimited cofoperationg the students are thankful to him for his inspiring leadership. Iviay the next ten years bring further improvements to Morris through the aid of Mr. Bogart, and may 1939 see him celebrating his twentieth anniversary as Principal of the Morris High School. IVHSHA RUBIN. Nm: