Niagara Falls High School - Niagarian Yearbook (Niagara Falls, NY)

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William J. Small Superintendent of Schools My congratulations to the Class ol 1950. You will Find as you go along in life that education is an Alladin's Lamp to your pro- gress. Graduation from high school is the First milestone and should never be consider- ed as an end to your educational growth. Constant education is life's purpose. Best Wishes. James H. Erwin To the Members ol the Class of 1950: Many ol' the important lessons in life come indirectly from experiences outside the class- room. Such things as cooperation, ability to meet emergencies and willingness to worlc for the best interests of all are important lessons for us to learn. You had such an experience this year during the emergency caused by the coal shortage. Over a thousand of you tool: up your school worlc in another building with- out conlusion or serious interruption. This was not only a remarlcable achievement but an indication of your fine spirit and team- worlc. Please accept my sincere thanks and com- mendation. l believe it spealcs well for your future success. May you meet all of life,s adjustments with the same spirit and enthu- siasm. Wm. J. Small ADM James H. Erwin Deputy Superintendent of Schools

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Left lo right: Vviihur Connr-ii: Arthur M. Siiiwrhcrg: Mrs. Mary L. Biaiecici: Vviiiiam L: Saiacuse: Vviiiianr ,i. Srnaii. Sup:-r int:-mir-nl oi Svhooisg .inrnr-s ii, Erwin. Deputy Supa-rintvndent oi' Srimoisg Dr. fiiiaries Ni. Brent, ijresifientg i'ranii Lang, Bus! ness iVianagr'rg Miss Nea Brown, Sr-rrvtaryg VV:-sir-y L. Koster: ifriward D. Niaimney: Stephen iN1l'Mlliil'I11 Virlor Xfxiysoriii. THE BOARD OF EDUCATIO An important part of the Educationai System of Niagara Faiis is the Board oi Education. iyiemiuers are appointed tor a tive year term hy the ixfiayor oi the City of Niagara Faiis. it is their duty to define poiicies and to supervise the execution oi them. Their iceen interest in the generai weiiare of the student was Cieariy shown in their abiiity to cope with the coai shortage. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Sehoois. N. F. H. students were transferred to Cvasiciii. thereby saving the students, Easter vacation which wouid have been eiiminated it schoois had eiosed as in other cities. VVe. the senior eiass of Niagara Faiis High Schooi, are grateiui to members oi' the hoard. past and present. for they were instrumentai in the process ot our eiementary and seeondary education. 9 .Bam Mali: l'

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To the Niagarian Stait and the Class oi 1950: Araimian lvights. the exciting theme lor the 1950 Niagarian, hrings to my mind, not the 1001 stories as told hy Scheherazade, hut 1001 memories ot our days together at Nia- gara Falls High School. Precious memories they are for each oi us: memories of the enthusiasm and loyalty oi students and teachers worlcing together to malce our school one of the hest: memories oi prohlems at- tempted and prohlems solved: memories of close friendships made during our years to- gether, and memories oi hundreds oi stu- dents. each of whom has helped to mold the character of Niagara Fails High School. 1 hope that your years at Niagara Falls High School have been prolitahle years for you: that the good hahits which you have formed and the character which you have developed. will heneiit you wherever you may go. When you leave Niagara Falls High School. the hest wishes ol the Faculty go with you. Vvilliam F. .lack TRATIO Timothy A. U'Brien Vice-Principal g2,.L i Z if 'iw'- Vviliiam F. .iacic Principal To the Niagarian Stall and Graduates ol 1950: Scheherazade. the most iancilui of story- tellers, was an excellent student in her youth. She react widely oi history, philo- sophy, and literature. and hecame more learned than any oi the young women oi her time. Each oi you has opportunities lar heyond the hopes oi this Arahian girl. hut the magic words H0pen Sesame will not disclose the untold riches awaiting you. Your appreciation ol' these riches will he greater if they are reached through conscien- tious eifort and due consideration oi your iellowmen, lV1y congratulations and hest wishes to each of you. 1 wish for you many Thousand and Qne Nights oi happy friendships and good listening. Timothy A. Oiiiric-n