Riverhead High School - Blue Peconic Yearbook (Riverhead, NY)

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FctCujfifcj tie 7rr?- 7 rfrffi J i if r’ U . t - - ' - 4 -v s 4 yHr x BGtlf CSl lEYBR’T'OHtJET WIATTHEf . .✓ r- Our sense of brotherhood is shaped in part by our teachers. They contribute to our knowledge of many things —the art of communication, the skills needed to take individual positions in a co-operation society, the common history binding us together, and the com- mon laws of nature making us dependent on each other. For all this we are grateful, and we cannot forget.” 9

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The education of this man, who is so important to our education, began in New York City where he attended elementary school and graduated from James Monroe High School. Here the lack of student advisors made him conscious of the need for guidance counselors. After serving 3 years in the air force in Europe and North Africa, he entered Colgate University. In 1949 he graduated, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in history. The next year he received his masters degree, and in 1951 came to Riverhead as a history teacher. In 1956 he was pro- moted to the position of guidance counselor. Then he became assistant high school principal, and director of guidance, the positions which he now holds. He has earned the respect and admiration of every student in high school for his unselfish devotion. His friendship, kindness, and understanding have helped many of us through trying experiences. He has guided us toward becoming useful citizens in tomorrow's world. Thus, we the class of 1965 are proud to dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Nathaniel Shaffran. 8

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 BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATED: Fred Reeve, Millie Northridge, Fred Alexander. STANDING: John Freese, George Goode, Richard Sawyer, John Wowak. JOHN B. THOMAS District Principal The class of 1965 considers it an honor to again pay tribute to a man who has been a giant among those who have guided our school district to its present stature. Mr. John B. Thomas graduated from Pennsylvania State College receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and taught history and Eng- lish in junior high school and high school for several years in other school systems. In 1932 he completed the work for his Master of Arts Degree at Columbia University and came to Riverhead that same year to become principal of the elementary school. In 1941 he became principal of the high school and continued in that capacity until 1956 when he was appointed District Principal of the newly formed Central School District No. 2. Mr. Thomas has served this school district and community for 34 years, and aside from his constant attention to duty in the school district he has been active in many professional and community organizations. His plans call for retirement from further active work in our school district, and we know that he will be missed. Mr. Thomas, the class of 1965 thanks you for your life and work in Riverhead. 10