Benjamin Franklin High School - Key Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Democracy is one of the American’s most prized possessions. Protected by a con- stitution which is soon to see its one hundred and fiftieth year, it has become firmly established in this country. Today, democracies become dictator- ships with alarming1 ease. In certain foreign nations, no person is at any time secure in his rights. War and revolution are common and school children receive military training as part of the curriculum. In these countries, government to a great extent dictates the policies of the school systems. The student government of Benjamin Franklin High School is truly a model democracy. Here individual students may share in their school government, take an active part in supervised extra-curricular activities, and even have something to say in regard to their studies. With such training a student is well fitted to assume the great responsibilities of citizenship later on. A bitter struggle was waged to bring to the people of this nation the rights and privileges to which every free man is entitled. This book is dedicated, therefore, to the constitution of the United States and the spirit of democracy which have operated to keep these rights and privi- leges secure so that the youth of today may not only possess this rich heritage but may also look forward to a future such as free men enjoy. 9 Li 1

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nrrnnnnnfrnnnn n n n n n a n a THE PRESIDENT We are honored in the privilege of opening our Key with portraits of Mr. Butterfield, and Mr. WolgasL Because of their unselfish devotion to our advancement and their sin- cere interest in us individually, their place in our hearts will remain secure. THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The cause of democracy advances with difficulty, suffers setbacks at times and places, and at present is under attack over wide areas. We are of those who believe in the dignity and worth of individuals, and that these are recognized best in a democratic system. Knowledge, courage and conscience are required that we may prove our faith by works—knowledge that we may act wisely in the light of man’s previous experiences; courage that we may stand by our convictions even though we be of a minority; and con- science that we may measure our acts and our ambitions by the rule of the common good. THE V I CE-PRE SIDENT Roy L. Butterfield Principal I ii 3 William Woigast Vice-Principal