Hadley Technical High School - Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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emocrcacy -1953 Hadley Tech Winner express oUR own ideas in writ' ing. We also have a great se' lection of literature, from which we can choose oUR daily reading, OUR various newspapers and magazines print varied opinions and thoughts on subjects of imporf tance, in our daily lives in this country and the countries af cross the sea. There are no L.-YIWS keeping ME from read' ing books of my own choice, whether they be on history, comedy, or current events. We have the opportunity for an education. We have the opportunity to obtain a good education in well organized schools, taught by excellent teachers. I will graduate from high school soon and intend to further my education by going to college. This opportunity of education has not always been oURs. I am going to take ad' vantage of this opportunity, for without it, I would not be able to plan my future educa- tion. We have the choice of a career. We are free to plan OUR own career, doing the kind of work we wish. Choosf ing the field of employment in which oUR talents fit. We are able to quit a job when we think it is not suitable for us. I plan to follow the field of art as a career. With hard work and study, the help of my counselors and God's will I can achieve my ambition. We have Freedom in oUR Social Life.We ae free to make' our own friends and choose oUR entertainments. By being' friendly we GET acquainted socially with many different' personalities. We learn how to GET along with oUR fellow' men. In OUR American way of life I can choose my own en' tertainments. I can go on hay' rides, go to rollerskating par' ties or go to the movies, and I can compete in all types of sports. All of these freedoms which we enjoy are oURs to keep. They will be with us as long as we do not forget that this DEMOCRACY must be lived . . . IT must be understood, and rr must be fought for by the peof ple. I also remember what it stands for and what it has cost us. The cost is greater for those who loose these precious freedoms. Each morning when I arise I am thankful. I am thankful for living in this great land of DEMCCRAQY. I on t in

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i ir y-'F fha oiceg o Hello! Fellow Americans! l 'am speaking on a great subject. As a young person of Amer' ica l feel most fortunate that l live in this land of Democra' cy. For under a Democratic government l have many valu' able privileges. We must not forget, that we have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people with equal rights and justice for all. We are all part of the grow' ing America. But the Amer' ica of tomorrow, will depend on what we learn and what we do now. We must learn oUR duties as citizens so that we can help the America of today. And we must study the HISTORY and FUNCTIONS of oua government. ln this way the America of tomorrow will have a brighter future. Guia Democracy has a strong foundation based on the prin' ciples of three great documents -the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of lndepend' ence and the Constitution of the United States. We ob' tained this way of life through the struggles of ouk forefath' ers, who had the faith, the courage, and the foresight to by Delbert Lee Dace fight and hold on to these prin' ciples so dear to their hearts and so important to their lives. Because of these great men of the past and the great men of today oUR Democracy is established and is thriving throughtout this land today. Now let me tell you about the freedoms of Democracy, that are guaranteed to us by the Bill of Rights in the Con' stitution of the United States. We have Freedom of Re' ligion. We are able to attend the church of OUR own choice. Because of this, we may see the beauties of God's law and feel the quickening power of His wonderful love. By this freedom l am given a broader faith, a brighter hope, and a stronger love for my fellow' man. We have Freedom of Speech. We have the freedom and the pleasure of expressing oUR own opinions about the government and its officials. These thoughts and beliefs of Democracy that l am voicing at this moment, are good ex' amples of this Freedom of Speech. We have Freedom of the Press. We have the freedom to

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W qfnioo cynurphy Cfnioo Qpaulette, Cn October 25, 195 3, a large group of Hadley's facf ulty attended a retirement party given to honor two of I-Iadley's teachers who had reached the stage of retire' ment. During the festivities, Miss Murphy and Miss Paulette were cited for their wonderful service to Had' ley in particular, and the teaching profession in general. The Flame and Steel wishes a long and pleasant retire' ment for Miss Murphy and Miss Paulette. DOOCEDOOC E PCOCY DC0CfD00CiDC0C1DC0C15I CC1DC0CQDG0CfD00CfD60CiD00C1DC0Cl9G0CfD00C1DC0CQ DCOCEDCOCLTCOCQDCOCQDGOC garewell to jecwlley by Mary Klees FAREWELL TO HADLEY is a phrase we dread to say For this will mean that it is time for us to go away. Away from our friends, activities, and such Away from the school we love so much. Ready to go out into life seeking Truth Ready are we, this class of Youth. Excited and happy, yet afraid and so sad Each one of us thinking of the joys we have had. We are the students who now must depart We must go out alone, but with pride in our heart. Easy for others to say goodfbye Especially hard for us at Hadley High. Laughter and gaiety no more to enjoy-the Loveable smiles from each girl and boy. Leaving a school as great as this Leaving this school is woe not bliss. To graduate is a thrill, but yet To graduate from Hadley we all regret. Of course we are proud, but mostly we grieve Oh Hadley Tech., we dread to leave! Happiness, sadness, and tears we will show Hadley we love you, how can we go? Away from your warmth, your welcoming arms- Away from a 'school with so many great charms. by Sharon Norton I have grown to love you In the years I've spent Receiving all you gave me And taking it content You gave me strength and courage You've taught me most I know And now I anxiously await and dread The time when I must go I know I won't forget you And the things I cherish dear The many talks, the baseball games, The joy that I've gained here The people I have met The things I've done and heard and seen Vxfill remain as precious memories In my life serene You've made all my preparations To make a life my own And now I'm graduating To smooth the way alone So I make my humble tribute To a schccl, which pleasantly Has formed a place within my heart To iill eternally Farewell to you, dear Hadley May you stand forevermore To give to others waiting The life we all adore