Onteora High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Boiceville, NY)

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ecently I spoke before a well known civic organization. During my talk, I was critical of our edu- cational objectives and methods and most critical of some of the products of our public schools. Following my talk, I was asked the following question by a member of the audience: What is your definition of a well educated person? This is a tough question. Here is my answer in the hope that it may be of some value to you as you will soon be graduated from high school. My definition of a well educated person is, A person who can go any place in the world at any time, under any circumstances and make a satisfactory adjustment to that situation, be at ease, be happy, and be accepted. With this definition as a guide, I ask you, Do you know many well educated persons? It is obvious that few high school graduates qualify. Graduates of the public schools today are receiving what should rightly be called formal schooling . This term implies a knowledge of the basic subjects, sometimes known as the 3R's. Along with these, some vocational and occupational train- ing has been added and a number of frills. Unfortunately, many persons today think of an educated person as one who has acquired a high degree of formal schooling. In many cases, ver- bal glibness is accepted as a substitute for in- telligence and education. Now that you are about to be graduated from school, it is necessary that you look forward to furthering your education. In continuing your edu- cation you should develop: An alert response to suggestion. A reasonable amount of the love of power. A deep respect for individual rights. A sense of tolerance and fair play. A spark of romance and daydreaming. A spirit of adventure. A strong sense of curiosity. A balanced sense of humor. An attitude that failure is a normal event. If you develop these personality characteristics to a marked degree, you can be a man or woman who leads a happy and useful every-day life. These can help you to be of service to others. Develop these and you will be providing the means to an admirable end.

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We welcome back Mr. John Moehle who along with Mr. Bennett was one of the early leaders in the movement for centralization. Now that the dream has been realized, he has returned to Onteora as Supervising Principal to guide our school in its further development. His friendly spirit, ready wit and easy manner have endeared him to the students and faculty as well. His steadfast loyalty to Onteora, and his devotion to democratic principles have already strengthened our school organization. He is a wise administrator with a keen sense of justice, a dash of mercy and a true compassion for human frailty.

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u Glenford Horn Economics Homemaking Club 3-4; Service Club 4; Assistant 4-H Leader 4. Glenford Industrial F.F.A. 3-4. Secretary 3; Rod and Gun Club 3-4; Intramurals 3-4. i W I 1 ANDERSON, JOSEPH Olive Bridge Academic Dramatics Club 3; Chess Club 3; Fencing Club 4; F.F.A. 3-4, Re- porter 4; F.F.A. Basketball 3-4. ALLERMANN. INGRID !7WWVfMrflK ' -'■ Willow Academic I Honor Society 3-4; Vice-President | 3-4; Cheerleader 3-4; The Echo I. 4. News Editor 4; The Album j 4, Editor 4; Dance Band 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Intramurals 3-4. R BAUM. URSULA Pina Hill Academic Dramatics Club 4; The Album 4. Art Editor 4. BEADLE. RONALD MWnkiv iiJiilf Boiceville Industrial Projection Club 3; Fencing Club I 4; Dramatics Club 3-4; Track 3-4; I Cross Country 4; Intramurals 3-4; j| Activity Chorus 3. M