This Day in History: 1937-06-19
The dedication of the new Ramsey High School attracted a capacity crowd from Ramsey and surrounding communities. There were no reserved seats in the 1,100 seat auditorium so that the crowd had to arrive early to be admitted. The Board of Education issued special invitations to the boards of education, district clerks, and principals from the sending districts of Hohokus Township (Mahwah), Allendale, Wyckoff, Waldwick, Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River. In addition to musical selections by the High School Orchestra, speeches were the order of the day. Among those favoring the audience with a few hundred well chosen remarks were Henry R. Parvin, the chairman of the special High School Committee, Board President John Y. Dater, Supervisor, Principal Wesley D. Tisdale, High School Principal Guy P. Moore, and various local politicians. (Bristow)