Cranston High School - Cranstonian Yearbook (Cranston, RI)

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We, the class of 1932, in reverent memory of GEORGE WASHINGTON, rededieate our- selves to his ideals of Truth, Justice, Freedom, and Peace.

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-ff l iam . T 333.5 - ' I Ella 7 -, van tonta -3 f U5 Q X3 lf, ,, i Foreword AS LONG as the United States remains American, in the finest and truest sense of the word, the hgure of George Washington will continue to command the most profound love and respect of his fellow countrymen. VVashington, the man, the patriot, the states- man, the Christian gentleman, the democratic aristocrat, the prac- tical man of affairs, the dreamer of dreams, looms as a colossus on the historical horizon of the republic. The greatness of his versa- tility and the sympathetic warmth of his humanity have trans- cended all national boundaries, and today, Washington belongs not to Virginia, not to the United States, but to the world. The timelessness of his genius has projected him onto the screen of eter- nity, and Washington, the man of Colonial America, has become Washington of the ages. This year the world is celebrating the bicentennial of his birth, and we, the youth of America, especially, are more cognizant than ever of the essential grandeur of Washington's character. We can- not help but see a certain significance that the thoughts of our nation are being directed to Washington in this year of grace Nine- teen Hundred and Thirty-two. In the midst of national depression and discouragement, amidst individual despair and poverty, the youth of America is bidden to gaze on the Figure of George Washing- ton, take courage and carry on. VVe are reminded irresistibly of the quaint legend of King Arthur-that in Britain's darkest hour Arthur would return to save her. This indeed may not be America's darkest hour, but certainly the spirit of George Washington must again sweep through our land, his calm courage and unflinching devotion to the common weal must become the inheritance of American youth if our republic is to recover from her ills, and help lead the world into a new and better understanding of mutual problems.

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113 van tonla :f f l 43 a 17 F I 1952, THE VICE PRESlDENT'S CHAMBER wAsHlNsToN March 21 ,, 1932, To the Class of 1932: Answering your latter of March 17, I think the following would be a good statement in regard to Washington. His great career closed with his death on December 14, 1799. One Hundred thirty-two years have passed, yet he remains one of the greatest single influences in our liveu. His words and deeds are with us yet, influencing and Guiding HS. As he was to the people then, so he is to us now 'First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymenu. With kindest regards, I am Very truly yours, MALE gan? xo' ' x '47 113'-f N - me 5 A ED R OD I LANDIPIOVIDENC PI.ANTATlQNS Exscu on msn P DV E C I am pleased to learn that the 1952 Cranstonlan, the yearbook of Cran- ston High School, is to be dedicated to the memory and ideals of the First Presi- dent of the United States. I am confident that the writers of the book, by reason of their instruc- tions and their loyalty to their teachers will find inspiration in their laudable efforts, and prove themselves markedly capable of communicating many stirring lessons of true Americanism, patriotism and courage. I am assured that success will attend the making of the publication and, also, that it will be productive of great good in the lives of all who read its pages. an S. Case March 31. 1952. Governor. r -6-