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To the Student body, and class of “S3”. Since graduating in “51“ I have been employed as announcer at Radio Station W 1BC in Bloomington, Illinois. My work consists of reading the commercials that people dislike so, reading new scasts, and doing record shows. And of the three 1 enjoy the latter most. Right about now you, the class of “53“ fee! the way we the class of 51 did when we graduated. Or I suppose you do. The feeling that after looking over your days in high school, you find that by and large you enjoyed it all. The bad and the good. And that is the way it is when you’re out of school, you’ve got to take the good with the bad. bon't let the bad get you down, and don’t let the good go to your head. They say your career starts when you graduate. I think they arc wrong. It starts the day you enter the first grade, and never quite stops. Those twelve years mean a lot. For what you do in school, not just scholasticly, but in everything from cutting classes to basketball, has a direct bearing on the kind of a person you will be when you leave B. H. S. 1 know, I cut my share. Some said it better than I. “The road of life isn’t so tough, just get on the right track, and stay there. ’ Regards, Phil Nolan Class of “51” To the Class of “53” Hi, Kids: Well here 1 am in college and you still aren’t rid of me. I know that I haven’t for- gotten about you and all the wonderful times that I had in high school. Believe me when I say that you have one of the best times of your life while in high school. 1 don t believe that anyone experience is outstanding in my memories of school days, but all of them together unite to form a treasure for which I would take no amount of money. My advice to you is to take advantage of every opportunity that is offered to you both scholastically and socially. I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors. Sincerely, Mona Jean Goodwin Class of 1952 27
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Class of 53: I believe there are other members of my class who could offer better words of wisdom and tell of their accomplishments. However, writing this takes me back to enjoyable days at Brook High, and to be sure the most impressive event to me was Graduation, along with the realization that I was leaving behind an idealistic little world and going into the cold business-like world of reality, with the breaking up of the friendliest group of people with whom I have ever come into close contact. Watching and finding out what happens to people is probably as interesting as life itself, perhaps because that is part of life. It may sometimes be tragic, but it is interesting and thought-provoking. For the past three years I have been closely asso- ciated with graduates from hundreds of “Brook High's” all over the United States, in my capacity of Director of the Department of Power Plant Training, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. Kipling said, “If you can dream and not make dreams your master. If you can fill the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it.” Very wise words from a wise and successful man. And too, an unknown said, “There is no anchorage in the river of time”, which is so true in these days of progress, almost to the extent of advancement revolution. It is difficult to add to the recognized wisdom of proven successful people, but association with recent graduates has brought out the “not reaching a decision in the field of endeavor early enough to take advantage of every opportunity”, whether headed for industry or the Armed Forces. The very fine aptitude tests that are available either in the Air Force or industry are helpful to the young graduate. However, we find that some in- dividuals turn in high scores in all phases. So then again, it goes back to the person's primary interest and desires. Self-analysis cannot come too early for the life-import- ant decision. Sincerely, Duane O. Sunderland Class of 34 To the Class of ‘53: I would like to thank you for asking me to write for my class of 1950. I hope what I have to say will be what each of them would say if they were writing. You are graduating and going on to make your ways in a world full of uncertainty and confusion, but if you keep faith in God, Your Country, and yourself, I know you can deal with whatever comes along. Best of luck to each of you in whatever you decide to do. Stanley Ricker Class of 1950 26
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