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Daniel A. Rothermel is best remembered as the principal of
Fair Lawn High School, serving in that position from 1963 to
1978. The library was named in his honor on March 24, 1994.
Mr. Rothermel began his career as a guidance counselor, and
served as Director of Guidance (1947-1952) and Vice-Principal
(1952-1963) before becoming principal. He also served as Coach
of Boys' Tennis.
Alumni and parents recall Mr. Rothermel as a man of
unshakable dignity and integrity. In an early interview, he
said of teaching:
"If we have been successful, we have given you, not
answers, but a way of finding them, not a point of view, but
a method of viewing."
All three of Mr. Rothermel's children were graduated from
Fair Lawn High School. A world traveler and tennis buff, he
was a long-time resident of Fair Lawn.
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