This Day in History: 1946-06-19

In his address to the 38 graduates of the Mahwah Schools and their families and friends at graduation exercises at the Mahwah School, Supervising Principal Robert C. Fagan warned the community not to stand pat. New facilities and programs were needed to bring Mahwah up to a level with surrounding communities. He spoke particularly of home economics and industrial arts programs and a modern gymnasium. “What better (war) memorial could we provide,” he maintained, “than a modern educational plant which would ensure fine educational facilities to the sons and daughters, the brothers and sisters of those who served so valiantly.” Helen Howard was the class President. Board President Alice S. Macarthur presented the diplomas to the graduates. (Bristow)