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PAGE I6 TERRACE BAY NEWS JUNE 13, I973 E.J. MORGAN RETIRES FROM SCHOOL BOARD E.J. (Joe) Morgan will end a long and dis- tinguished career, devoted to furthering educa- tion in Northwestern Ontario when he retires on August 3Ist as Director of Education for the Lake Superior Board of Education. Mr. Morgan, a native of Port Arthur, receiv- ed his early education there completing the last three years in P.A.C.I. He began his teaching career in September, 1932 in St. James P.S. Port Arthur, went on to Elim School, 1932-1940, when he enlisted in the Canadian Army, with the Royal Canadian Art- illery, taking his discharge as a Capt. after serving six years, three of these overseas. Returning to Canada Mr. Morgan entered Queen's University, receiving an honours B.A. degree in Math and Physics, in I949. Returning to teaching, Mr. Morgan taught in Pine School, Port Arthur, I949-50; PACI I950-53; principal of Atikokan High School /53-56; F.W.C.I. /56-57 vice principal Nickle District (Sudbury) Compos- ite and Vocational Institute /57-58; principal Geraldton Composite High School /58-62; princi- pal Northwood High School /62-69 when he accept ed his present position with the Lake Superior Board. This was a challenge indeed, requiring not only a wide and sound knowledge of education in its many facets but the wisdom and tact acquir- ed only through long years of experience in dealing with people. For this very new Board, at the Department's behest, had replaced the former town boards in Rossport, Schreiber, Terrace Bay, Jackfish, Coldwell, Heron Bay, Marathon and Manitouwadge. Each, naturally, was concerned with the re- pute and progress but determinedly grasping the signifigance of their importance in now making decisions for the good of an entire area, rath- -operation. At such a time Mr. Morgan's wealth of hard- earned knowledge of education, dealing wisely with students, parents, Boards of Education and, the Department of Education, had provided him with many suggestions and some solutions to problems confronting the new Board. Much of the satisfaction he has derived from his long years of teaching is due to Mr. Morgan's pleasure in seeing former students taking a place of responsibility both in their own communities and father abroad. ? And it must be admitted his welcome at soc- ial gatherings, as an accomplished raconteur, is due in part to vivied recollections of long ago confrontations with students with comical but happy results. And, since, students grow and develop, occasionally, to Mr. Morgan's utter delight, his story is topped by a com- plete stranger (to him). As once when he was describing a plot by students and how he had bested them in some mysterious way which left them both baffled and laughing as the joke was turned on them. During the ensuring laughter, one lady exclaim -ed, "So, that's how you found out!" She had been one of the students involved. Despite his utter devotion to education, Mr. Morgan has found time to assist political affiliation and other activities. But always his heart was in his school - as in Atikokan where he organized and supported many student activites - the Cadet Corps, Students' Council and School paper. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are not leaving their old friends-having a home in waiting for them at Surprise Lake, Thunder Bay. From where of course they will make forays at times to other places for different sights and experiences. THE AUXILIARY TO THE MCCAUSLAND HOSPITAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ROSSPORT : at Mrs. Todesco's, Monday, June I8th, at 8:00 p.m. Rides are available from Ruth Mitchell 825 -3606; Eva Gordon 824-2218; Fern McDonald 825 -3394; Lil Harris 825-3241; Marge Drake 824- 2417 or Lillian Christie 824-2265. SITE LOL ye TPR e han one small town, and the necessity of co SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK In observance of Senior Citizens Week, the Chimo Senior Citizens will hold a members only supper and social evening in the Schrei- ber Town Hall, June 23rd. Any member wishing to attend contact Katie Verdone. Deadline June I7th. i ] Wry