Westbury High School - Wing and Spur Yearbook (Westbury, NY)

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Serving a mob of hungry athletes Isn't that easy, but Rosemary Ellerby keeps smiling. Practicing for the Roslyn football game, Brenda Dumpson demonstrates perfect jumping form. All existence is but a form of motion. Innumerable varieties of motion are a part of the lives of the students of Westbury High School. Whether per- formed slowly or quickly, with care or without, alone or with others, each action serves a definite purpose. The goals may be academic, social, or athletic; our motions still are the only way of reaching them. 6

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Dedication Devotion toward one's profession and pride in one's work are two of the finest attributes a person can possess. These two attributes, in addition to a sincere and un- selfish interest in the well-being and future success of others, are the distinction of a truly excellent teacher. There is no profession that encompasses more dedica- tion, integrity, fairness, and tireless effort than that of teaching. The sacrifice one must make to be a fine educa- tor is a comprehensive one. There must be a sacrifice of all one's time, energy, and intellect. It is for these reasons that we, the staff of the 1966 Wing and Spur, are deeply gratified to have the honor of dedicating this annual to an individual who, through the course of nearly forty years of teaching, has displayed an un- wavering devotion towards the enrichment and growth of others. With a long record of service to Westbury High School, to the community, and to the country, this teach- er has been a priceless asset. Daily this man can be found working diligently in the hope of securing for his pupils the finest education possible. When he is not busy with classwork, he can be found keeping the affairs of the Student Council in smooth running order. Perhaps this man's most important contribution to the community is that of the Westbury Adult Education Program, which he organized twenty years ago and directed through its early years. He served with distinction in the United States Navy during the two World Wars, thus rendering an invaluable service to his country. What this man has accomplished over the years certainly deserves the praise of all; as a token of our deepest gratitude, we are honored to dedicate this, the 1966 Wing and Spur, to you, Mr. Joseph P. Matthews.

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The very nature of motion negates the possibility of fully cap- turing it in a single, still photograph; it is a continuous, flowing process, not static but volatile, shifting and changing. There- fore, what these pictures illustrate is motion captured at a critical point, or a mere segment of the unbroken cycle. Pondering the disappearance of his date at the Sophomore Dance, Larry Jacobson stares at the half-eaten cake and empty shoes. Counting each passing second, Consuelo Swan waits anxiously for the final bell to ring. Perseverance and hard work prove their worth come Regents' time.