Alton High School - Tatler Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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06A L 0 Mr. Walter B. Miller, Mr. Harold Davidson, Secretary; Mr. George A. Chandler, Mr. Robert S. Minsker, President; Dr. David E. Bear, Mr. W. H. Thomas, Mr. J. Edwin Sunderland. Each individual life is full of hopes, desires, ambitions, frustrations, sorrows, and joys; and similarly, upon each in- dividual at various times are bestowed experiences which make us fortunate.” You young men and women, and thousands like you who graduate this year, can be included in this category of the fortunate. Fortunate, indeed, because you have grown up and lived in a free society that provides for all its youth a free educa- tion over and beyond that available in any other nation. Fortunate, indeed, that your country has out-distanced all other nations, largely as the direct result of an en- lightened citizenry who enjoy advantages of a superior educa- tional program, of which you have been a vital part the past 12 years. Fortunate, indeed, that in our democratic society you will be afforded the opportunity to utilize the educational founda- tion you have acquired to the degree you wish, as a corner- stone on which to continue your education and pursue your life’s work. May you be fortunate, indeed, in using that op- portunity well. Robert S. Minsker President Board of Education 26 MR. ROBERT S. MINSKER, President

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MR. E. M. LEAMON, Assistant Superintendent. You will find that the intricate problems of becom- ing a high school graduate will help you to develop a firm basis for future growth and maturity. Cherish these days of opportunity and learning. They will bring you happiness throughout your life. MR. C. R. WRIGHT, Administrative Assistant in charge of Vocational Education. As educators, we must constantly evaluate our educa- tional programs and determine if we are meeting the needs of every student. MR. MACY PRUITT, Administrative Assistant in charge of Junior and Senior High School Curriculum. The pursuit of happiness is the inalienable right of every citizen of our country. Whether or not it is found depends upon our understanding. A wise man has de- fined it in this way: Happiness is contentment result- ing from what we are, rather than what we have.” 25

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MR. HAROLD DAVIDSON Secretary MR. WALTER B. MILLER MR. GEORGE A. CHANDLER MR. J. EDWIN SUNDERLAND 27