Uke Cla33 o/1955 • Clmira 9ree olcaJemy . . I .;
Uj. Jlave J3uilt a Atonument Atore J:.a3ting Uhan J3ronze." Four years have oassed since we, the class of 1955, first entered the Elmira Free Academy-four years in which our every action has been based, perhaps unconsciously, on four words written by a Latin poet: "Exegi Monumentum Aere Perennius." "I have built a monument more lasting than bronze." During the high school years we have built a monument to last a lifetime-a monument of education, friendship, and experience. In the classroom or on the athletic field, on the stage or in the club room, we h.we been steadily building our minds and bodies for the future. Now, that future is nearly upon us, and we must leave familiar scenes and cherished friends. Yet we will always look back on our Alma Mater with a certain nostalgia, and with gratitude to the principals and the teachers who have given us the power with which to raise our monument even higher. 2
• - # ' ADMINISTRATION page 9 ' UNDERGRADUATES page 23 SENIORS page 51 ACTIVITIES page 81 ' , SPORTS page 105 I 3
Our high 3chool experience began under :br. ..Helmkamp . After seventeen years of conscientious and efficient service as principal of Elmira Free Academy, Or. Albert B. Helmkamp resigned last spring. Recognized as one of the leading educators of Southern New York, Or. Helmkamp will be missed by students and faculty alike. Throughout his years as principal, he showed sincere interest in the welfare of Academy students, often helping them in their choice of careers and in securing scholarship aid to prepare for them. Throughout his administration he was interested in more than classroom activities; he recognized the value of extracurricular and athletic programs and encouraged extensive student participation. Ever since Dr. Helmkamp came to the Academy in 1937, he has been active in a number of civic organizations, including Rotary Club. He has served as a director of the YMCA, as a member of the advisory board of the Neighborhood House, and as a member of the Mayor's Committee on Human Relations. He also has been active in Community Chest and Red Cross campaigns. During World War II he acted as chairman of the Chemung County Rationing Board, charged with the responsibility of allocating fuel, tires, and food. Much as they regret the resignation of Dr. Helmkamp, Academy students are delighted with the selection of Kenneth S. Weaver as his successor. A popular member of the Academy faculty for twelve years, Mr. Weaver has achieved wide recognition for his contributions to state and national educational journals. With his educational training in the classical tradition and with his previous experience as a high school principal, Mr. Weaver is the logical man to assume the leadership of Elmira Free Academy. • and wa3 concluded under .Atr. Weaver 4 •
Uo our /ormer principal we JeJicate • • • :!Jr. ollbert J3. Jlelmkamp • A sincere expression of gratitude-that is what the senior class wishes to extend to our retired principal, Dr. Helmkamp. A generation of Elmira youth is indebted to him for his wise leadership during seventeen years as principal of E. F. A. As an educator who is himself a scholar, he did much to stimulate a zest for learning among his students. During his administration, he fostered a spirit of loyalty in both his staff and the student body. Therefore, it is with deepest regret for his retirement last year that we dedicate the 1955 TORCH to Dr. Albert B. Helmkamp. 5 • . .
oiJ policy makerJ the J3oarJ o/ CJucation Superintendent of Schools Donald S. Keeler . . . give invaluable Jervice to the JchoolJ o/ Clmira Time for Decision Donald Keeler, Supt. of Schools; Mrs. Mary H. Judge, Secretary; Mrs. Howard Barber, Neal 0. Hager, Sr., Roscoe C. Blampied, Allyn P. Hoffman, Fowler W. Carpenter, G. Manning Drake, Francis Mullen, Thomas J. Flynn, President; (Absent for picture: Dr. Donald N. Groff, Dr. Charles H. Ott). 6
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