William Howard Taft High School - Senior Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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.... ,.- A- ..- 1... . ,.,,... . . ,. TIWTV I -Q 1 W I . 2 , :f i ll I i ' 9 1 gf u . A i I' 1 i f ' 2 o i f A H i i l. i ' 5 '2-1 , i ,iii W fl .Hag-,,.W..I':a X -' .. .......,..,f41yfam,.,.,- --?f.. ..,,.e.W.,-wg--.,..n, 1 'WW-wwf' ' -1 ', ' f ragga' . 49, Eons ago, while our forefathers were groping their way from cave to cave, an ancient civiliza- tion was flourishing in the Orient. This civili- zation possessed an almost modern system of education, the epitome of this system was Wu Ho-Taf High School. A brief visit to this school would reveal the reason for its acclaim. lt was perfect. A majestic structure, it had true regal qualities. The exterior shone with the radiance of the sun. The halls gleamed with marble. But soon the authorities were taking notice of one peculiar characteristic. This perfect institution had the most annoying habit of imbedding its anatomy, one foot every year, into the earth. Drastic action was taken. This marvel this masterpiece of education, this school of schools was demolished. In 1940, a famed Chinese educator came to America to attend a Teachers' Convention. ln- advertently, he mentioned the Chinese legend concerning the ill-fated school, Wu Ho-Taf. of meticulous planning, William Howard Taft High Schoolt was created, a fitting tribute to Wu Ho-Taf. But soon the authorities were taking notice of one peculiar characteristic. Yes, the school was sinking-only an inch a year, but never- theless sinking. Perhaps there will just never be a perfect school. At least we all know Taft High is the closest thing to the ideal house of learning, remembering always the Chinese say- ing The house of tomorrow you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. l l T X l l 'fr Sympathy spread rapidly. After many months fl I 1 't Footnote-Note name of great building ls definitely misleading- For nowhere is Taft mentioned ln ancient tomes or reading. , , ,,,,, , my ,,W,W,,W,.,,f ,WW A Senior is a Many- Splendored Thing

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Taft , 4? Mrs. M. Haske 1' 1 Counselors Qf' .?..,-.- 'M 2 , 5 Mr. D. Miller f V 1 I L. ,W Mrs G Slavin Stoopack ,pm-M4 1 .