Butler High School - Magnet Yearbook (Butler, PA)

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To the Graduates of 1944: Every class desires some particular mark of distinction. The recognition we wish for you is that you will be the groups to graduate during the year in which World War II will come to an end. All eyes are lifted to the horizon with its assurance of victory and the return of our loved ones from the training centers and from the battle areas. The new era will offer some compensations for the anxieties and terrors of the present day in the promises of an improved order in the affairs of men. Phenomenal scientific developments will bring occupational opportunities, startling changes in methods of transportation, gains in medicinal and surgical treatment, and more convenient living accommodations. Your training, if it has been properly balanced, will cause you not only to anticipate what may be beneficial to you but also to seek types of service which will contribute to the welfare of others. The best wishes of the faculty go with you. We are particularly concerned that those of you who join the military forces will be spared to serve just as nobly as citizens in a country at peace. JOHN D. ANDERSON 19

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Greetings to the Mfcmbers of the Graduating Classes of 1944: The theme for this yearbook, Flight toward New Horizons,” is appropriate at this time. Horizons hold a fascination for us. We wonder what is beyond them. Mountains, streams, and oceans have been barriers which have limited the extent of our horizons. The airplane and radio have extended our horizons to include the earth. This expansion thrills us but challenges us to take advantage of new opportunities. Prepare to do that which is worthwhile. Think big thoughts, live the good life, look up and laugh and love and lift. Live your life in keeping with the new and challenging horizons which surround you. ROY W. WILEY 18

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To the Graduates of 1944: Man seems to be born with the inherent longing for new things, new places, new acquaintances, new| ideas. Without this driving power there would be no progress. Friends, graduates of 1944, you, loo, are possessed with this drive. You have visions of being in the vanguard for discoveries in motive power, science, and medicine. In this search do not forget yourselves. The Ancient Greeks placed a much higher value on the life of young people than on that of older people, for they said the older people have already proved their worth while among the young there may be a great philosopher, painter, sculptor, or scientist. In you, there are so many fine qualities and powers that may never be discovered unless you put your own private laboratory to work. Heed Socrates’ advice, Know thyself”. J T HOGG 20