Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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ARTHUR L. BAKER, Syracuse University, A.B., B.S., M.S. Your parenis and your communify have built this fine building, every brick of which represents sacrifice and hard work on their part. The past four years you have been building an education which, if well completed, has represented some sacrifice and hard work on your part. Good teachers, facilities, and guidance have been available to you. How well you have taken advantage of your opportunities will determine your success in getting the future job or entering the school of your choice. You have faced the challenge of competition in high school just as you will be required to face it every day of your life. If you have developed habits of drive, courage, integrity, and respect for others at Mynderse, you will do well in the game of life. We Will follow your progress and take pride in your successes. The faculty and administration Wish you well. Sincerely, Arthur L. Baker Superintendent of Schools 6

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Mr. Carl Shuster, Mr. Donald Kuney, Mr. Raymond Christopher, Mr. LeRoy Garnsey, Mr. Willis Toner, Mr. Lawrence Parker, Dr. Angelo Romeo, Mr. Orville Yates. PUBLIC-SPIRITED CITIZENS The Board of Educationis aim is superior academic, vocational, and social training for the 1,800 children in our schools. Ever conscious of their responsibility to all the people of the Seneca Falls Central School District, they strive to offer the best education possible in clean modern schools with good quality supplies and equipment to do the job. Mr. Knight, president of the Board, began his service in 1937 g Dr. Romeo in 1947, Mr. Yates in 19493 Messrs. Garnsey, Parker, and Shuster in 1950 When the district was centralized, Mr. Toner in 19555 and Messrs. Christopher and Kuney in 1957. With an aggregate service of 69 years, the 9-member board efficiently serves our school in formulating the education of our youth. They devote many hours of their time Without pay to the problems of our district. As is their just due, We extend a vote of thanks to each and every member. Mr. Frank Knight, President A They discuss our needs 5 I

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RAYMOND M. RADTKE, Buffalo State Teachers' College, Cornell University, B.S., M.S. The iheme, More fhan a Building, . . . has special meaning to you, the graduating class of 1958. As freshmen, your careers began in a brand new building. You are the first class to complete four years in the new schoolf, Because of this, you have come to realize that Mynderse Academy is more than a building-it is a tradition, an important part of your life. Your life in school has been a signiiicant means of transmitting the Mynderse tradition from one building to another. The traditions of Mynderse Academy, high standards of education and excellent reputation did not just happen. It is the sum total of the contributions of dedicated, qualified teachers and staff, an interested Board of Education and community, and the contribution to school life of your class and the many preceding yours. As you enter a more complex life, your contributions through the type of life you lead are even more important. American needs guided persons as Well as guided missiles. It is your responsi- bility to help transmit the great American tradition from one generation to another. Best wishes for success in your life ahead. Sincerely, Raymond M. Radtke Principal 7