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

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IN MEMORIAM The vibrancy of life, personified by this serene, dignified woman can never be extinguished by death; the soul lives on, as an inspiration, radiating that same brilliancy. Dr. Yvonne Bourgeois embodied unselfish dedication; see- ing literature as the universal language, she encouraged all to discover the wonder of this ethereal world. As director of the Farmingdale High School Library for the past six years, she strove to build a monument dedicated to the pursuit of knowl- edge. She was also the guiding hand behind the Honor Society’s projects. Sincerity, warmth, and charm comprised the soul which tiptoed out of this world on December 20, 1963 — a soul which did not leave our hearts, for her legacy remains; for us, the legacy of acquiring the simple value and beauty of life, of perpetuating such inspirational dreams. The legacy of a human being may be passed on through those people whom he has influenced. A respect for fair play, good sportsmanship, and personal integrity — such is the legacy left behind by Paul Donnelly, the man who, for twelve years, served as Director of Physical Education and Athletics in Farmingdale. This man is spoken of with great affection and respect, deservingly, for he was a man worthy of respect, not only because he coached teams which won ball games or because he had a warm personality; the respect for Paul Donnelly is rooted in something deeper, in his great personal in- tegrity. Here was a man who relished the dignity of sports, and of life, and carried that relish with him off the field. Paul Donnelly never lacked courage, even in the face of prolonged illness. For him, in life, as well as in sports, the outcome of a battle was always secondary to the way that battle was fought. 6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface .................................... In Memoriam ................................ Dedication ................................. Government.................................. Curriculum ................................. Class of 1964 .............................. Class of 1965 .............................. Class of 1966 .............................. Class of 1967 Activities ......................... Sports ............ Advertisements ..................... 4 6 7 8 20 56 128 137 145 150 180 206 s

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WE DEDICATE . . . An individual remains unforget- table to those whom she comes in con- tact with because of her contributions, because of the type of person she is. Fame is not a pre-requisite for such recognition. In education, it is the in- dividual who, in a quiet way, by ex- ample and devotion, instills in her students and co-workers an intangible, permanent something. The teacher who devotes her entire adult life to the growth and development of youth is indeed one who should be recognized for her greatness. Farmingdale has been fortunate in having such an individual — and un- fortunate in the fact that the time came in January for her to retire. In September, 1927, there came to Farm- ingdale a young woman from the northern part of New York State; she remained in Farmingdale until Jan- uary 31, 1964. During that time she provided guidance and inspired leader- ship in both school and community. She carried with her the finest tradi- tions of the teaching profession, and helped many another teacher along the way. Her devotion, service, and fine sense of humor earned her the respect of all who knew her. To you, Mrs. Jeanette K. Ketcham, we proudly dedicate the 1964 HI-LIFE. 7