Poughkeepsie High School - Phois Yearbook (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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The rnost enthusiostuc rooter we hoye hod ot mony ot our school functions this yeor hos been Fox D, Holden, Superintendent ot Schools! whose presence hos given us insnurotuon ond o sense ot fellowships Whot tuner or more understondung gurde could we oslq for than J. Schuyler Fox, pVIllCIl3Cll! Whose thoughtful counsellng hos mode the poth scorn strolghter oncl the lulurc lJnghtorP lylox XX Routershon, VlCC-lDVIllCIl5Ol, lS not only one ot the gong, but hc: olso leods lt, Has unbounded Interest an superylsung octlyitles hos brought hunt neorer to us ond hos rnode him the kindly tnend ot dll, The sincerity ond energy ot tlorry ll Myers G5 he storts Freshmen l-llgh School stuclents on their hugh school course could hordly he surpassed.

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emffye T lS with extreme pride and taith that we honor the members ot the Board ot Education for their personal as well as otticial activities tor our weltare, The interest at the Board in our school lite has stimulated the spirit at the students and has stirred us to greater endeavor as we strive to achieve results worthy ot their trust in us. The Board has supplied us with brighter and more ideal conditions under which to work with the various repairs throughout our building. Several physical characteristics ot the school have been improved, A new and modern lighting system has been installed and the tloors have been painted. Also the lockers which have been installed on the Senior tloar are appreciated. We have received with pleasure the generous amount at supplies, books, art material and similar things allowed to us. l-lowever, it is not only the material side at student lite that has benefited by the support ot the Board, In the past and during this year various members at the Board have been present at athletic contests and have given their tinancial as well as moral support to our teams. The Board at Education has shawn that it can rise to any occasion. Our championship debat- ing team was able with its support and encouragement to compete ,M -'-- '- U '-'--f W , . . . ,w of Enutm, in the national contest at Terre l-laute. A gala musical testival was 9 O held in Poughkeepsie High School in which over tour thousand stu- dents trom Eastern New York State schools participated. Thus, the Board is composed ot several at the tinest and most loyal citizens ot Poughkeepsie who are willing to sacritice time and energy Q' 'Wa tor us, the tuture citizens ot our community, With them as our O lm l 5' models, we should be able to accomplish much tor ourselves and the HKEEPSXQHJ ov T 62, ro S 'Zig ' Ei rf .4 - 5 0 ex' 0 , 9 community in which we live. -Ni-f---- 'n '

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aaaewaacl To the members of the class of i940 The appearance of your year book, the Phois, heralds the end of another school year, which for most of you, marks the termination of your high school days. ln the years which lie ahead you often will have occasion to refer to this book, and it is my Wish that you will receive as much pleasure and satisfaction in recalling the various eyents recorded here as you actually experienced when they transpired. ln behalf of the faculty l extend to each one of the class of V940 our sincere wishes for a useful, happy, and successful future. Sincerely yours J. Schuyler Fox.