Amherst Central High School - Tower Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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oreword The excitement of a cheering throng in a crowded arena, the serenity ofa peasant farm in the sunlight-illustrates the contrasting nature of Mexican life. Mexico is a country with an illustrious past, rich in history, faith, and knowledge. The enthusiastic atmosphere ofa packed gymnasium, the quietness of an examination room-exemplifies the contrast of life at Amherst Central, a high school possessing cul- tural opportunities, honors, and traditions. It is obvious that there is a basic parallelism between our lives at Amherst, and the culture of Mexico, yet, it is also evident that A.C.H.S. students differ in many ways from the Mexican people. The typical member ofour student body is an individual who takes advantage of the Vast educational and cultural opportunities which are at his disposal. He, unlike the complacent Mexican, has been effectively touched by the infiuence of the 20th Century. However, as we are constantly increasing our educational facilities, our southern neighbor has also been stimulated, in recent years, by the march of progressg the familiar siesta scene of Mexico is being replaced by scenes of economic development. New schools have been erected in order that the golden opportunity for advancement may be extended to all those who are eager to learn. Consequently, perhaps some day in the near future, the Mexican peons will be as fortunate as are the students of Amherst As the Spanish conquistadores layed the foundation of the Mexican way of life, so has our faculty helped to set the pattern of the government of our school. The rulers of our empire, fully appreciate the feelings of their subjects. Mr. Schweickhard, our principal, guides us with the wisdom and the understanding of an educator. The bullflght is the chief form of entertainment for the Mexican. The matador is his idol, his hero. VVe have heroes at Amherst toog they are individuals who participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. The president of El Concilio de Estudiantes is lust as likely to be looked upon as an idol as is the current football star. Our good friends across the Rio Grande are a gay, light-hearted people, they possess a joy of living which is characteristic of their race. In this respect, the typical Amherst student closely resembles the Mexican, because Amherst Central is a high school which thrives in an atmosphere of friendship and good humor. The class of 1953 now proudly presents: El Tower. 1 J Rag O , O o , o f i ., Y, . i lf i 9.7! 'I L Pl, Jr!! ffl? if k 4 ' ' 1 fl' I THE TOWER-4

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