Rafael Cordero Middle School - Closeup Yearbook (New York, NY)

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EEE DEDICATIO IEIEIEI Mrs. Julie Harris Dedication to UA LADYU Mrs. Julie Harris was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1925. Her early years were spent in the Brownsville and East New York sections of Brooklyn, where she attended P.S. 175, J.H.S. lh9, and Thomas Jefferson High School. Mrs. Harris enjoyed school, admired many of her teachers, and hoped to enter the profession one day. She graduf ated from Queens College in 1970 and in l97h she received her M.S. degree from the same institution. In September of 1970, Mrs. Harris began her teaching career at I.S. 302. Her philosophy of education was HLet each become all that he is capable of being.W In addition to imparting knowledge in the social studies, she gave her students affection, friendship, and the attention which they deserved. Mrs. Harris passed away on October 18, 1975. She is missed by her former students and by her colleagues as well. She was a very special person who was able to inspire love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. She was a very special person and warm friend to everyone. In a world full of women, Julie Harris was UA Ladyu. 11

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it ,lounging I1 MR. mom is M. mm We BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY RETIREM NT The June, 1976 graduating class and the LS. 302 faculty extend best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement to Mr. Murray Stromfeld and Mr. Sidney Goodman who are retiring after many years of service in the East New York Community, Both Mr. Stromfeld and Mr, Goodman helped to open the brand new Rafael Cordero IOS, 302 in l97O after having served for many years at Berriman Jr. H.S. 6Lp. Thousands of East New York families, whose children have come into contact with Mr. Stromfeld and Mr. Goodman, join us in these good wishes. We know that Mr, Stromfeld and Mr. Goodman will be busy with many new activities, but we all hope they will visit from time to time and help to guide us along the way. WE MISS YOU, ALREADY! 10

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Senior Administrators kgssxe S ig X A MESSAGE TO OUR GRADUATES Dear Graduates: N doubt ou are all aware of our yearly seasonal changes. Especially during 0 Y the spring season you must be conscious of the changing temperatures, the green grass and blooming flowers and trees. However, do you realize the significant changes which have occurred in you since you first entered Cordero? The greatest change is your improved attitude toward your work, your classmates, and your teachers. You have matured to such a degree that we now feel satisfied that you t d Won our own two feetn You can start your high school career with an can s an y . understanding that a good education is going to be the key that will unlock doors to a successful future. Many opportunities will await you in the future. Be ready to make the most of them. Set a high standard of achievement. Be an optimist. Have faith in yourself and the conviction that you will succeed....and you will! Take pride lf and ride in what you do It will take a lot of self-discipline to in yourse p . part with those so-called nfriendsu who are content with the least that life has to offer. You should strive for the MOST. Keep in mind that you pass through life once and only once. There are no t second chances....so give it your nallu NOW! Try to be a credit to your paren s and your community....but mainly be a credit to yourself. Sincerely, Murray Stromfeld s Eugene Lonstein X lf 1 ...... Z 1 '17 Grade Supervisors Q5555::' 0 - .itmwifiiawg M . : Z 2 : W7 fiziiiaisegss K ? I my I ww 12