Seneca High School - Arrow Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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In Appreciation MR. JAMES E. FARMER MR. JOHN L. RAMSEY MR. JACK DAWSON Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent You have devoted your time and energies to the proposi- tion that all the children of Jefferson County must be offered the best public school education within the best school facil- ities attainable. lt should be a personal satisfaction to each of you who have served so faithfully to this end to have seen your efforts become realities. ARROW '67 reviews a decade of progress in one Jefferson County school, Seneca. Multiply that progress by the num- ber of schools over which you have labored, and a single pathway widens into the equivalent of a great modern high- way that has borne thousands of young people preparing themselves to face the demands of adulthood. Speaking for those students who have been the recipients of your dedicated efforts we want you to know that your good deeds have been noted, greatly appreciated, and will be remembered. The peoples' trust in your abilities has been excellently rewarded. Surely the achievements of your time, the very foundations you have laid, and the unselfish example you have set will prove to be of great inspiration to those who follow you in the coming decades. Please accept our sincere thanks for all you have done. The Seneca Redskins MR. RICHARD VanHO0SE Superintendent, Jefferson County Schools JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Left to right Dr. Clyde T. Moore, Garland Cochrane, Aubrey Conway, Thomas C. Helm, and Harold Hall.

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a variety of awards that these young Redskins have earned in the fields of Academics, Art, Music, Speech and Government as well as Athletics. The Senior Class of 1964 presented that large square case with the re- volving plate in it to the school after the Seneca Bas- ketball team woniits second consecutive state champion- ship in 1964. Right now the case happens to contain the Big Threei' trophies, the two basketball state champion- ship trophies I just mentioned and the Kentucky AAA Football Championship trophy of 1965. I always carry pictures of those three teams with me if you would like to examine them. Neat? Not many ten year old schools have records like that, you know. Of course all the awards and honors received at Seneca don't go into the trophy cases. Many are given to individuals who keep the awards themselves. Others go to groups such as the staffs of the Sentinel and the ARROW whose publications have received note-worthy accolades. We also have wall plaques on which are en- graved the names of outstanding students who have re- ceived specific honors. In 1961 Seneca graduated its first Merit Scholars and in 1966 three of our graduates received National Merit Scholarships, the most received by any high school in Kentucky. That made everyone sit up and take notice! All of this sounds as though my Redskins are content to play only the leading roles in the story of Seneca. In a school that now numbers over three thousand stu- dents and one hundred thirty-five administrative per- sonnel and teachers this is far from true. Our school .must operate much as a well-organized, successful busi- ness or an intricate machine must function. At times when eulogizing one of our successful leaders we may seem to have forgotten those who helped make his success possible. Without the administrators who provided the oppor- tunity, the patient teachers who drilled the winners, and the students who performed many small but necessary services this success story could not have been written. The members of the Library Club, the office and T-V Aides, the boys who operate .the Audio-visual equip- ment, the F.T.A. Aides, the managers of the various athletic teams, the Debate teams, the members of the choral and instrumental groups have all contributed their time and talents to the overall results that Seneca proudly produces. Even I may have been of some small help as one little cog in this great school of which I am so proud to be the mascot. Today's sun sets on an important occasion. A success- ful decade of Seneca's history is completed. As I watch you go on your way I feel grateful to each individual that has played the part in this story that suits him best. The words Seneca Forever carry a special meaning to all who revere the red and gold. We are bound to- gether by tradition, dedication, and love for our alma mater. Each of you has made my life more meaningful. I have told you this tale so you would understand that being here with you is the happy ending to my legend. LONESOME isn't lonesome anymore. Seneca's winning Redskin football squad of 1965-66 who brought home the Kentucky AAA Championship to Jefferson County for the first time. I5

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'CBEFORE THE DEED WAS THE DOER, BEFORE THE DOER THE DREAMH Standing left to right: Mr. Tom Ash, Mrs. Jane Schneider. Mrs. Margaret Binford, Mr. Robert Francis, Mrs. Francis Steiner. Mr. Harold Wich, Mrs. Louise Ramsey, Mrs. Lee James, Mrs. Juliet Becker, Mrs. Virginia Henderson, Mrs. Helen Haunsz, Mrs. Cosette Miles. Seated: Mr. Don Porter, Mr. Joseph Hagan, Mrs. Mildred B. Kraft, Mr. Kenneth B. Farmer, Mrs. Margaret Collins, Mrs. Mae Johnson. Mrs. Treva B. Gildea missing from picture Although the Hall of Fame was opened in ARROW 1964 and even though we are always full of solid, school- spirited Redskin confidence, we wanted to be sure that such an institution would be worthy of becoming a Seneca tradition before adults were included. Lones0me's Redskins have proved that the idea is not a fantastic one but a very real and useful way to commemorate worthy achievements. The group pictured above includes' the principal, three high school counselors, the school's treasurer, and thirteen teachers. All have been loyal, active, and enthusiastic workers for Seneca since the sch ool's doors were first opened in September 1957. A TRIBUTE TO YOU Without your sincere interest in the educational and personal development of each member of the Redskin tribe, Seneca's first decade of progress might not have been so successful-so filled with joy and glory. You laid a solid educational foundation in a new school, set the standards that have endured, and should be proud of your achievements. A special corner in the Redskin's Hall of Fame is reserved for you. Redskin's Hall of Fame. We have waited four years to bestow this honor on you, Mr. Farmer. Without your thoughtful leadership, your very constant and thorough direction of all matters connected with our school, and the finesse with which you handle every situation that arises, t.he Seneca story would have to be re-written. Your ideals are high, your integrity above question. We rely on your judgement be- cause you are a just as well as kindly man. Your partici- pation in all of our schoolis affairs is noteworthy. Few My would take the time or make the effort to always be there at academic, social, and sports affairs. We know that you want the best for the Redskins as well as the best , from the Redskins. It has been said, The success of any group can be directly attributed to the quality of its i it leadership? You have set a wonderful example for us to Nj fll- g in emulate. You are a good friend as well as an outstanding ' educator. As you take your place in the Hall of Fame the members of your Redskin tribe will rise and chant r i N. HAIL T0 THE CHIEF R Mr. and Mrs. Farmer attend the dedication of Jefferson town H.S. I7