Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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I Mr. John Chrusciel ¥ -V -V ' . Mr. Martin Finnegan

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DEDICATION ' ded-i-ka-shan n. 1 . an inscription prefixed or attached to a book express- ing admiration or affection for a person; a testimony of respect. 2. self-sacrificing devotion to or as if to an ideal or cause. The 1980 Goldenrod Yearbook is dedicated to two individuals who have merited the respect and admiration of those who have been touched by them. Both have exerted a pro- found influence upon the students of Quincy High School and Quincy Vocational Technical School by means of their perceptiveness in regard to the needs of the students and their selfless devotion to the betterment of the educational process. Mr. John Chrusciel, retired Head of the Science Department, expressed his dedication in several ways. Born and educated in Vermont, he started teaching at Q.H.S. in 1 953, and in the same year became the Science Department Head. In that role he did much for the ben- efit of the students and the science program. He updated the lab facilities, which were vir- tually non-existent, and the programs of study. He also instituted an awards program that gave city-wide recognition to students who excelled in the field of science. Mr. Chrusciel has certainly earned the esteem and admiration of both students and faculty. We wish him much happiness in his retirement. Mr. Martin Finnegan, by means of his friendly manner and his easy rapport with students and fellow faculty members, has endeared himself to all who have known him. Besides his role of physical education instructor, for eight years he was Senior Class Advisor. He was also a basketball, football, and golf coach, and served at one time as Assistant Principal. He also took part in a school sponsored Drug Education Program. In whatever role, Mr. Finne- gan has earned the high regard and affection of all. v. i;

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