Article: William Harrison, 86; beloved principal

JAY LEVIN, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
12-05-2008

William Harrison, 86; beloved principal
By JAY LEVIN, STAFF WRITER
Date: 12-05-2008, Friday
Section: LOCAL
Edtion: All Editions
Biographical: WILLIAM HARRISON

When Teaneck officials decided in 1973 to transfer Emerson School Principal William Harrison, parents and students crowded a Board of Education meeting to protest the move.

"All the kids think he's the best, and we don't want to lose him," one 8-year-old said.

Thirteen years later, Mr. Harrison by then principal of Longfellow School inspired another protest. Faculty and students came to a board meeting to ask Mr. Harrison not to retire.

"The children love him, and he loves ...

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