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

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PRINCIPAL Dr. Richard C. Burau B. S. Buffalo State Teachers College Ed. M. University of Buffalo Ed. D. University of Buffalo Dear Members of the Class of ’57: This past school year has truly been a year of chal- lenge in many ways for all of the Students and the Staff members of the Howitt High School. Despite the fact that 1956-57 was a period of transition and double ses- sion for approximately 1900 boys and girls in the Junior and Senior High Schools, we have had an outstanding year of accomplishment and Student personal develop- ment, because of a fine spirit of cooperation. The members of the Student Body, lead by the Class of ’57, have not accepted a curtailed program of educa- tion because of the mere fact that we were on split session. Instead, we have cooperatively made use of every available bit of time and space and by so doing, we have had an outstanding educational year of develop- ment. Notwithstanding the restrictions of split session , we have added a tutorial period and also an 8th and 9th period to our school day to provide for the actual needs of all members of our Student Body. This has provided for special help from teachers and also the op- portunity of regularly scheduled meetings for the ap- proximately 40 Student Club and activity groups. This year of accomplishment together has been pos- sible as will be future years of accomplishment for the members of our Senior Class and other Senior Classes in the future, because of the spirit of togetherness and cooperation that has been characteristic of our endeavor. In our program of education we have been primarily con- cerned with the 6 R’s ,—that is reading, 'riting, rithmetic, responsibilities, rights and relationships. Because you have been aware of the effects of your ef- forts on others, as well as yourselves, and because you have been considerate and concerned with the welfare and best interests of all, you have succeeded. The tasks which you have faced have been chal- lenging and the opportunities of life in the future undoubtedly will be equally challenging. You have ob- served that there was no time or room for any to ride free.” By working in a spirit of dedication and to- getherness, your job here at Howitt High School has been well done and the lesson to be preserved for the future is that at times you have been willing to sub- ordinate your personal interests, views and wishes to the common good and at the same time you have never ceased to be conscious of the rights and welfare of the individual. By personal effort and devotion to the challenge of the future”, you will succeed as individuals and as a group in building a better America for the boys and girls of the future. May I add my most sincere best wishes for the personal happiness and success of all members of the Class of 1957, who will strive to meet the chal- lenge of successful work— YOU DARE NOT FAIL TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE”—and may you all have steadfastness and devotion to carry you through. Sincerely yours, DR. R. C. BURAU High School Principal

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Dr. Robert F. Savitt B.S. Syracuse University M.S. University of Massachusetts Ed.D. Boston University SUPERINTENDENT As members of the graduating class of 1957, you will be going out into a world of unlimited opportunities. Recent scientific discoveries, un- paralleled economic expansion, and the amazing population growth of the United States have combined to provide countless vocations. In fact, at the present time our country is faced with a serious man-power shortage in several vital fields of work and in the professions. It is apparent that if our nation is to retain its position of world leadership, our high school graduates must prepare themselves for positions that utilize their greatest potential. As graduates you should re-evaluate at this time the goal you have set for yourselves in life and measure it against your capabilities. If you are determined to go on to college, and your scholastic marks warrant it, let no barrier, even financial, stand in your way. Graduates planning to go right into the working market should make every effort to seek positions that provide oppor- tunities for advancement and on-the-job develop- ment of special skills. The girls who are planning to soon become homemakers should seek job oppor- tunities now that might continue to provide part- time employment after marriage, if it would not interfere with the proper raising of a family. Although I have only known the Class of 1957 for one year, I have observed your group enough to have every confidence that you will be as successful in adult life as you have been as a class in our high school. I wish you all a happy and profitable life. ROBERT F. SAVITT

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Clinton S. Spahr BA Columbia University MA Columbia University GUIDANCE DEPAR' Mr. Preston Corsa BS in Education, N.Y.U. MA in N.Y.U. Mrs. Virginia Talmadge BS Syracuse University MS Syracuse University Student Council L0LSPJ1 ' 4 r rm