Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

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ul... 1 DR FINNESSY Despnte the many dumcultles encountered In the operatuon of this educational enterpruse the most pleasant and satnsfyung experlence ns the personal contact wnth the students both mduvndu ally and collectlvely To watch your development to supervnse your actlvltles to partuclpate wlth you to enloy your vlctorues and to sympathlze with you In your defeats these are my greatest rewards As you leave these portals you wall embark upon new enter prnses an a World whlch ns belng sublected to various forms of attack Your predecessors have found that the education and guidance provided them have been adequate to meet the crlsls We sincerely hope that success wlll attend you the opportunities are present the challenges confront you henceforth lt as your responslbllnty May good health happuness and fortunes awaut you' Very slncerely Barnum f JOHN J FINNESSY Mrs Talmage Superintendent G'l11d.3fD.C8 6

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JJ 5 Al 'RE CTOR Decl1cat1on A O A. is Mm: MISS MARTHA SAN SOM Hair of silver heart of gold The fame of her productions oft time told We the students of the Class of 1952 with deep admiration and respect wish to extend a Showman s Salute to the woman who has been a director and teacher to some and a frie'nd to all who have known her and her warm disposition- Miss Martha Sansom Among her countless contributions during her nine years at Farmingdale High School, Miss Sansom has been in the pilot's seat for many of our most successful senior plays, iust to mention a few: Stranger in the Night, 1949, The Fighting Littles, 1950, and Henrietta VlII, 1951. Miss Sansom has been the best of teacher, adviser, and friend to those who have shared her informal and informative health classes which have made many, ounces the wiser. It is our fervent hope for you, Miss Sansom, that you may continue your grand performance in our Big Top for many years to come. Sincerely yours, The Class of 1952 5

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Bailey Mrs Runge Secretary MR VAN ARNAM A school year has a habit of coming and going before one realizes the event has taken place Lukewlse freshmen become seniors and graduate before the Prmcnpal has had a chance to know one half the members of the class And so once more o group of young people the largest ln our hlstory has reached the center rung and all eyes are focused on them Through your own efforts of showmanshlp and acqulred skull you have finally made the Bug Top and are now the mam attractnon A hushed sllence prevails as the slde llghts go out and glant spotlights focus and puck out the center rung for your final act after four long years of preparatron The class of 1952 ns about to graduate Each of you recelves a well earned diploma from the colorful rlngmaster and the mam event us over The crowd tlles out singly and In pairs and un a few brief moments the mam rung IS empty save for a lone workman busy readymg ut for the next group to take over To all of you my best washes for a happy and successful future Respectfully WILLIAM L. VAN ARNAM Principal 7