Scotia Glenville High School - Acropolis Yearbook (Scotia, NY)

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s4£te% t6e @e'ie tto Ue4,, ?t Often ou e DEDICATION AND OPEN HOUSE Over a thousand people sat in the auditorium and thousands more listened throughout the building by means of the intercom sound system to the ceremonies of dedication on November 23rd. The program started at two o’clock with selections played by the band under the direction of Mr. Harrison. The national anthem was followed by an invocation offered by Father David Walsh of St. Joseph’s church. Mr. Kenneth E. Buhrmaster, president of the Board of Education and master of ceremonies, introduced various people assembled on the stage, including board members, former board members, school administra- tors, civic leaders, executives from area business, and com- mittee members for this occasion. After his words of welcome, Mr. Buhrmaster introduced Mr. Kenneth Sargent, one of the architects, who formally presented the building. Acceptance was made by Mr. Donald Letts, principal, and Student Council president James Miller. Scotia-Glenvilie’s popular singing group, the Choralaires, Mayor Turnbull (with pipe) proudly looks around with friends, while sang three selections under the direction of Mr. Carl Steubing, to the right Mr. and Mrs. Besau converse with a friend. after which Mr. William Martin, superintendent of schools, introduced the principal speaker, Dr. Richard G. Folsom, presi- dent of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. Linda Davidoff, student guide, greets Mr. Roy Dunham, former board The closing prayer of benediction was offered by Reverend Rogers and the band played some stirring recessional marches as the audience moved out to begin its open house tour of the new building. Flowers, donated by many friends of the school, embellished the rooms and halls. Tables were set with silver and committee members poured tea and coffee, as people wondered about, gaz- ing admiringly upon the rooms and furnishings of the new plant. Teachers and students were ubiquitous to guide and to answer questions. DEDICATION COMMITTEE MRS. FRANK KAESTLE ..................... Hospitality MISS MARGARET OSTAP AW .................Decorations FRANK P. SMITH ....................Ushers and guides DONALD LETTS ............................ Facilities WILLIAM H. MARTIN ........................ Reception HOWARD PEEK ............................ Invitations CHARLES VAN WORMER ......................... Program WARREN D. O’NEAL ................ General Chairman member. Left: Students, friends, parents, little brothers and sisters, pause to partake of the cookies and beverages served by members of the com- mittee.

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3 6 cm 'PxatccfrcU Specimen, 0?oC4 k, Doctor Richard Folsom, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., delivered the principal address. He spoke of the. task of schools such as Scotia-Glenville in meeting the many new challenges today to the American way of life. Right: Mr. Kenneth Buhrmaster, presi- dent of the Scotia-Glenville Board of Education and master of ceremonies, cited Mr. William H. Martin, Super- intendent of Schools, for his many out- standing contributions to the commu- nity’s schools.

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'l iecv Oun ScAooC cutcC Occt 'ityo fUtaCitef, Above: During open house, guests visited all parts of the school. Mr. Johnson points out a book in the library to daughter, Linnea, as future high school students look on. Left: Committee helpers, Morris Strauss, Jim Martin and Doug Shaw get ready to serve more punch. Lower lejt: While guests are served, Mrs. Kaestle, background, chairman of hospitality, chats with Mrs. Whiteman, mother of two look-alike twins, juniors David and John. Below: Leading the dignitaries in a stroll through the halls are Rev. Raymond Rogers and Rev. David Walsh, local clergymen. Between them to the rear can be seen Dr. Folsom of R. P. I., and Mr. Martin, Scotia- Glenville superintendent.