Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

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Superintendent's Message Congratulations on the completion of the 1958 Fordian, commemorating one hundred years of progress under a free educational system. CHARLES M. FITZPATRICK Congratulations on a job well done. It has been a pleasure to serve, in my first year of administration, as your principal. Your class can well be proud of its many accom- plishments throughout your high school years. The class of '58 holds a bright promise for the future. WILLIAM C. WATERHOUSE

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Decficaiion From the time the Class of 1958 entered high school as struggling fresh- men, to these last few moments of our high school careers, there has been one person who has unselfishly given of her time and energy to guide us through our growing up years on the path to adulthood. She has shared with us our joys and disappointments, our successes and failures. Her constant encouragement has induced each one of us to strive for higher goals, and in doing so, to be- come a better person morally, scho- lastically, and socially. Although she has taught us to be independent in our thoughts and actions, she has always been standing near to lend a helping hand when needed. She has given up much of her valuable time for the benefit of our class. It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude for her understanding, patience, loyalty, and devotion that we dedicate this 1958 Fordian to our true friend and advise . TKiss Jle en 7K. cJamor

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The date was March 26, 1945, the place, Iwo Jima, The troops had invaded the island; the ships were in the harbor; the American flag had been raised. The men had set up a campsite, and were weary after the day's victory. They were sleeping soundly that night when approximately 200 Japanese, who had been hiding in the caves, came out, over- powered the guards, slit the tents open, and threw in hand grenades killing and wounding many men. Don was among those killed. Donald Cramer was born April 30, 1924, and was graduated from Waterford High School in 1941. While in high school, he designed Waterford's offi- cial crest which now appears on our school rings. After Don graduated in 1941, he entered the Army, and rose to the rank of sergeant. While in service, he designed the official emblem for the Black Widows, a night fighter squadron, with which he was connected. DONALD CRAMER Don was greatly admired, respected, and loved by all who knew him; his family, his classmates, his teachers, and all the men who served with and under him in the Army. We are very proud of our school crest, our legacy from Donald Cramer. Each element of the design is meaningful. Foremost, of course, is the dome of Waterford High School. This makes the crest ours, and ours alone. The steps leading to the dome signify the progress and advancement we make through school. The rays projecting from the back of the dome indi- cate the light of truth and and knowledge which is ever-present in our Alma Mater. The band contain- ing the name of our school and the date of its found- ing serves to remind us of the long and outstanding history behind this school.