New Rochelle High School - Rochellean Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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DEDICATION - DR. WELLMAN DEDICATION - DR. EDGERLY lt was with genuine regret that we learned of Dr. VVellman's retirement. He is well known for his many years of teaching in New Rochelle. Since the school opened, he has not missed a day on account of illness. ln spite of a heavy schedule as head of the Social Studies Department, Dr. Wellman has sponsored the Current Events Club since IQZQ. Both he and his stu- dents have won many honors through its activities. In lQ52, George Keeler won the National Scholarship Current Events Contest. This year Fred Levy won two thousand dollars in a Comprehensive American His- tory test given by The Iournal r1W1l'I'I.l't1fl. Dr. Wellman has won many honors in the commu- nity as well as in the school. He is director of the Thomas Paine National Historical Society and Huguef not Historical Society, and has addressed groups in almost every church and club in our town. Our school has a lasting heritage that will ever remind us of his untiring efforts. They are the two pin oak trees planted on our front lawn by the Current livcnts Club on Arbor Day in 1938. The tree near the Hag pole commemorates the hundred and fiftieth annif versary of the adoption of the Constitution. while the other stands for the two hundred and fiftieth anniverf sary of the Huguenot settlement of New Rochelle. To Dr. VVellman, whose retirement will be deeply felt, we. the seniors of 1950. ufflh !Iif1C'f'I't' t1pprc'c'1't1lf0f1 dedicate our yearbook, Dr. Clifton T. lidgerly has been a familiar Figure in our school for twenty-four years, but after this month, he will no longer be here. for he plans to graduate with the senior class. Students entering New Rochelle High School are regaled with tales of the French teacher. Legend has built him up as an awe-inspiring figure to newcomers, since our students delight in frightening the under- classmen. But those who know Dr. Edgerly do not find him in the least terrifying. Dr. lidgerly has proved to be an understanding conf necting link between faculty and students. He was president of the New Rochelle Federation of Teachers, and served as a director of the New Rochelle Council for Unity. ln a never-ending fight against prejudice in our school, Dr. Edgerly has been sponsor of the Youth Interracial Club for three years. Students who were fortunate enough to be in his classes have found him to be a ready friend, regardless of his or her race, color or creed. Our good doctor is well known for his never-ending tight for tolerance in our school, and throughout our city. To Dr. lidgerly, whose greatest happiness comes from helping others, we, the class of 1950, with the deepest regret at losing him. respectfully and humbly dedicate this Rochellean.

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K is .ff i f 5,1 , ', x ii i ii fg e f f g . H .. '5 'I R 5 How many of us have at one time or another been completely lost in the fabulous but enchanting tale of Aladdin and his lamp? Once transported to the mys- terious land of the East by shining word pictures we see a snake-like caravan travelling slowly across the blazing desert, sporadic patches of green with waving palms and refreshing pools of clear water, caves that yawn at the mere command of Open Sesameng and wonderful multi-colored carpets capable of the impos- sible. Ah yes, we say, those were the days, when our most serious thoughts were of fantasies. Now we have no time for such things, for life has grown more complex. Little do we realize that we are living a one thou- sand and second tale which is far more fascinating than any in the past. This is a story which began in many places Where We, the youth of the town, left our homes in a far-reaching quest for knowledge of the world and its ways. We realized that the mere rubbing of a brass lamp might produce all sorts of wonders, but one must seek in order to find truth. Not all of us went along, for there were those who remained at home content with material security. And so the cara- van departed for places unknown. While journeying, the colorful caravan approached a flowering oasis, no longer a mirage. Over the course ALADDIN AND THE LAMP OF LEARNING W- of many years, learned people had stopped there. Eager to drink of the fountain of wisdom, the youths stayed on, and there, guided by the learned, many tribes of different classes lived, and played, and traded theories. Many strong bonds of friendship were forged during those early years. if if is Soon, however, there comes a time when decisions must be made and friends must part. Some, feeling strangely secure, will leave the group and settle down to ply their trade and make a place for future genera- tions. Others, still dissatisfied and thirsting for knowl- edge, will continue the flight. Perhaps you too, would like to meet the people of the caravan. Come, journey with us on the magic carpet as We visit familiar places and recall many happy days spent on the oasis. lust rub the wonderful lamp, and on the pages following you will relive with us the one thousand and second tale-a tale as yet unfinished .... For who knows what unforseen things the future holds? 'li SW if Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you. It was but yesterday we met in a dream. -Kahlil Gibran ..g ,,,,'1 rg