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

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is directly related to the kind of American person you are. You must be proud of yourself, what you stand for, and what you achieve. In turn, your family and your country can then be proud of you. Except for the Grace of God, I believe that the civilized world as we now know it could have ceased to exist in Octo- ber 1962. At that time nuclear destructive forces were posed in Cuba under Communist control. If these forces had been released against the United States we would have retaliated and the total conflagration of nuclear war could have meant the end of civilization. At best, only pitiful remnants would have been left. The courage of an individual, — our President, is largely responsible for the relative cold war peace” which fortunate- ly exists today. He, and other leaders in our Government, had the courage, the vision, the preparation, the judgment to make a choice — and they stood up and were counted!” This successful confrontation of American freedom and integrity, opposed to the forces of Communist dictatorship, will pro- foundly influence the future course of world events and the survival of democratic government. Again and again it is the actions, thoughts, words and deeds of the individual which count! When your opportunity comes — when you are faced with decision, will you be ready? Will you be equal to the task? Will you select right over wrong? Will you have the personal courage to stand up and be counted”? Remember opportunity exists and de- cisions must be made on a daily basis! Today mankind is restless and large segments of human- ity appear confused and apathetic. Many individuals and na- tions are searching for a larger measure of freedom, liberty and progress while other individuals are seeking to take away freedom and personal dignity. It is like the.times of Charles Dickens in a way — it is the best of times while in some ways it is the worst of times; at least for certain enslaved peoples and countries. This is a time of abundance and a time of shortage. Un- fortunately in our world, and even in our country, we have an abundance of hate selfishness, greed, lack of understand- ing, honesty and integrity. We must offset and compensate and strive to eliminate these undesirable surpluses! America is the world leader for freedom at a time when moon ex- ploration is envisioned and the universe is expanding. Our heritage and individual trust as Americans is great. Each individual is obligated to preserve and develop Ameri- can qualities and the leadership role of our country! The pride of each individual boy and girl today and tomorrow is important and urgently needed. It is true that PRIDE OF THE INDIVIDUAL in himself and his country is the well- spring of courage. Farmingdale students of today and graduates of tomor- row — have pride in yourself, your family and your country. Alleviate the shortages in the world and in America by having the personal courage and determination to do things right! Let us have an abundance of effort and accomplishment, — an abundance of understanding and respect for our fellow man — an abundance of honesty and personal integrity and moral stature — an abundance of personal responsibility and love of liberty — and family and country and self! Be a spark in life! Be enthusiastic! Be brave, have personal courage to separate right from wrong — good from evil. Be one who cares, — stand up and be counted” in the right column! For God and Country! For family and self respect! Be a real American of whom Farmingdale High School can be justly proud. Can you afford to settle for less achievement in our ex- panding universe? With abiding concern and pride in you and our school, I remain Your High School Principal, DR. RICHARD C. BURAU 16

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DEPAR EMENT CHAIRMEN i MR. TRISTRAM BARNARD English A.B., Syracuse University A.M., Syracuse University MR. ISADORE M. BERGLASS Mathematics B.S., City College of New York M.A., New York University Math Club MR. FRANK L. COLE Art B.S.. Kutztown College M.A.. Columbia University Char-Coles MR. LOUIS FREEMAN Business Education Social Studies B.A., Queens College M.A., Queens College MRS. ANNE B. HEANEY Homemaking B.S., New York University M.A., New York University Hi-Life B.S., Plattsburgh State Teachers College M.S., New Paltz State Teachers College Future Homemakers of America DR. CHRISTOPHER KENDRIS Language B.A.. Columbia University M.A.. Northwestern University Ph D.. Northwestern University Diploma, University of Paris French Club MR. SEYMOUR KOPILOW B.A., Brooklyn College M.A., New York University Jets Club MR. DONALD E. SNYDER Physical Education B.S., Springfield College M.A., Columbia University Varsity Leader’s Club MR. KARL E. WRIGHT Industrial Arts B.S., Oswego State College M.A., Oswego State College Shop Club Teachers Teachers s 18