Poughkeepsie High School - Phois Yearbook (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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FOX D. HOLDEN, our Superintendent of schools, has proved himself a true friend because of his sincere interest in our school activities. HARRY MYERS, our vice-principal, has gained our respect and admiration because of the time and consideration he has given to our problems. 'H 1--.....,,,,w MAX REUTERSHAN, our principal, adviser and leader, will be remembered for his will- ingness to cooperate with our plans. His wise understanding of our ambitions has given an incentive to us to strive for greater accom- plishment. HAROLD I. LONG, our assistant principal, will be remembered for his friendliness and for the enthusiasm he has shown toward our class.

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amz of eaemzm OUGHKEEPSIES Board of Education, composed of our city's leading and most capable citizens, has had increased responsibilities. In war- time no institution can remain static, and these men and women have provided facilities by means of which we have been able to take part in war activities. To facilitate communication between the offices and the various study halls a loud speaker system has been installed. Once we had become accus- tomed to the system We all appreciated it. A radio and victrola have also been added to our equipment. New pre-induction courses have been introduced so that our students may be better prepared for future service work. Our faculty has been in- creased and facilities have been provided for these new courses. Arrange- ments have been made so that the gyms of Clinton and Morse schools are available for high school students. A commando coursev has been laid out behind the school for the boys to use in favorable weather. On this they will be well prepared for induction. With such preparation let it never be said that Poughkeepsie High School and its Board of Education were not active in the war! The President of the Board this year was Dr. James E. McCambridge. Among the other members were Miss Mary Hinkley, Mrs. Arthur Handley, Horace S. Graham and Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Daniels.

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qaaewafd To Members of the Class of 1943: This book is concerned with the activities of the student body and the members of the Senior Class in particular, of the Poughkeepsie High School during the year of war, 1942- 43. This book justifies itself, for its pictorial record preserves for posterity the life and customs of our studentsg it records those impressive moments of the school year and also the smaller, intimate occasions so dear to the hearts of us all. You will cherish these when in years to come you shall have occasion to refer to the Phois to refresh your memories. This is also the opportunity for us of the faculty to extend to you, most sincerely, our best wishes for a fuller, richer and happier life in a better World to come. MAX A. REUTERSHAN