Athens Area High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, PA)

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CLASS OF 1954: You are the largest class ever to be graduated from Athens High School. Census figures, however, show that your number will be exceeded and graduating classes will soon be with us that are as much as 50 per cent larger than yours. It is gratifying that parents and pupils have come to recognize the importance of education in the perpetuation of the free, democratic government which we enjoy so that fewer and fewer pupils are dropping out before graduation. This together with the increase in population, accounts for the ever increasing enrollments in the senior high school. From the Eight National Conference on Citizenship co-sponsored by N. E. A. and U. S. Department of Justice with representatives from some 800 organizations came this summary report of their findings: “How do we make sure that our people know how to use freedom---and continue to use it? How do we make sure that they are masters of all intricate skills required to live in a free society? It comes like a chorus from all the groups-education. ” We wish for each of you the best that a free society can offer you. Sincerely,

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mtSSf)G£ TO SEIHORS Graduation—the culmination of a graded program of educational experiences designed by society to prepare future citizens and Commencement -the step from the preparatory educational program into adult life are two words which loom large in importance in the thoughts of Seniors. You should feel justly proud that you have successfully completed the program of studies established by state and local educational authorities. The value you have received from your school experiences is directly proportional to the effort you have made. Commencement is a time of mixed emotions-happiness because you have successfully reached a goal, sadness because a way of life is about to end, excitement because you are the center of family and community interest and awe because you face many problems of adult life just ahead. Your happiness should not be clouded with doubts. With faith in God and in your ability, you should not fear. Your teachers and parents have tried to point out the pitfalls, bumps, and dead end streets which lie ahead to test you. With wisdom you can avoid many of them, with courage you can surmount others. You will find many friends who will willingly help you in times of need. Your school has been very interested in you during the past years-itwill continue to be interested in your achieve ments in the years to come and will be ready to serve you in any way it can. We hope you will continue to have a keen interest in your alma mater.

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MRS. GRACEMARY E. ALGER MISS ALICE J. QUICK A. B - Elmira College English IV Latin 1, 11 Athenian Adviser B. S. - Bloomsburg State Teachers College French loth. Grade English B. A. and M. S. -Bucknell University llth. Grade English Social Studies Athens High School News MR. STANLEY SHAPIRO B. S. - West Chester English 9th. Grade Literature Club MRS. LINA BURNS B. S. -Mansfield State Teachers College 8th. Grade English Hobbies Club MRS. ALICE VOLECHENISKY A. B. - A. M. Bucknell University Spanish 11 7th. Grade English Dramatics National Thespian Society LflnGUflG£S