Q7E Q7E5 Us fflnnual GARY M. JONES On May 20, 1866, there was born on a farm near Steuben, N.Y., a man who was to develop to a high degree of perfection, the high school system of Watertown. This man was our late Principal, lVIr. Gary M. Jones. He received his early education in the schools near Steuben and then entered Hamilton College. After his graduation, he came to Watertown as a member of the high school faculty. As a Latin, Greek, and History teacher, he was greatly liked by all who knew him. At various times, he tried other forms of employment, but at last he re- turned to education as his life's occupation. When he returned to the school, it was in the capacity of principal. For thirty-five years he was to hold this position and to administer it as he felt best. There were times when there was bitter opposition to his plans and ideas, but they outlived the storm. At the end of his service, the Watertown High School shared first honors with a Brooklyn school as the leading high school in the state. This is itself a tribute to a great leadre. When Mr. Jones became principal, the courses offered were rather limited. By constant work and by careful selection of a worthy faculty, the curriculum was in- creased in range and extensive Commercial Courses were added for the benefit of those who desired this type of education. lVIr. Jones was so attached to his position that when he was offered the Super- intcndency of the Watertown Public Schools, he declined rather than leave his old friends and close contact with the school he loved. Is it little wonder that the people of this city were plunged into deep sorrow at the decease of this man, a man who saw what was right and who had the strength to go forward with his ideas and to attain his goal? 1 9 3 4
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