Carson Long Military Institute - Carsonian Yearbook (New Bloomfield, PA)

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CARSON LONG INSTITUTE NIATTHEXV M. FAUST Mac Mill Creek, Pennsylvania Sergeant lst Platoon, Company A C Club, '47 Track, ,47 Jay Vee Football, 747 Monogram Club, ,47 Intramural Ping Ponfr, ,46',47 Intramural Volleyballi, ,46',47 Intramural Basketball, '46-'47 Intramural Softball, '46 Dramatics, '46 Honor Roll, ,47 Decorating Committee. '46 Reporter, CARsoNIAN Staff, ,47 The zzniofo Valley HEN the adventurous Anglo Saxon first looked upon the Juni- ata Valley, 'he beheld nothing but dense forests and a strange river, but his quick trained eye could see its value instantly. Here he saw the perfect spot to make his home, 'for here was a lovely valley with an abundance of water and game. And, much to his pleasure, it was in- habited by none save a few Indians. Deep in his heart, this stout warrior knew that this would some day be a progressive business center. Immediately, he began to make this the beau- tiful and industrious land -that it is today. He was determined to have the New WVorld hear about the Juniata Valley. True, he ran the Indians out of their rightful home and 'destroyed them. And it was a very bad black mark against -the white man, but he started the work that the Indians might never have done-the building of homes and industry in the Juniata Valley. So called impossible feats were accom- plished. Roads and railroads over the Allegheny Mountains preceded canals along the Juniata River. These methods of transportation brought many people to towns that later became large cities. The valley still holds its beauty and is praised for its reputation. It was proposed in Novem- ber, 1946, that the United Nations make its home in the Juniata Valley since the people in New York, the suggested site, at first objected. It is away from the dirt and noise of the city, yet is within easy driving dis-tance because of the large modern highways. It'saw the hard- ships and pleasures of the pioneers. It saw the struggles for peace in the early days-the people wanted it to see another. Yes, we are proud to live here. That's what makes all of us Americans, being proud of our home and being willing to fight for it whenever necessary.

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THE CARSONIAN OF 1947 America MERICA is a lanid of peace, hope, and love-a land where one not only has a right to exist and labor for a living, but also from conscientious endeavors can en- joy the fundamental good things in life. America came into its own as a leader among peace striving nations. Our country was founded on peace and freedom, and only when these are infringed upon do we bear arms against others. The home we live in is to each of us a small part of America for in that home prevails free- wdom of worship, ,freedom of speech, freedom from want, and freedom from fear-privileges we as Americans do not do without. America, a coun-try given by God, is cherished by countless millions as a haven for all people. Her children grow up with a heritage unknown to other children of the world. We have schools where every young citizen is entitled to an edu- cation. There are vast and beautiful play- Roarnr C. ELLIOTT Duke 63 Illinois Street Battle Creek, Michigan Corporal 1st Platoon, Company A Varsity Football, ,47 Varsity Basketball, '46-'47 Varsity Track, ,46-Y47 C Club, '46-'47 Intramural Softball, '46-'47 Intramural Volleyball, ,46-'47 Intramural Ping Pong, '46-'47 Dramatics Club, '47 Declamation Team, '46 Glee Club, '46-'47 Decorating Committee, '46 Honor Roll, ,47 Reporter, CARSONIAN Staff. 4' grounds in America where our children can play and be content. The wooded lowland and its various kinds of wild-life, the mountain with its snow covered peak rising above the clouds 'to serenity and peace, and the sea as it thunders against the shore to boast of its limitless power are nature's contribution to our nation's beauty. VVe have just seen the conclusion of a great struggle which could not have been won with- out our participation in it. What made our men fight like demons for every inch of ground? Did they fight for loved ones left behind, may- be a wife and some children or perhaps a sweet- heart and their plans of future happiness? Yes, these men thought of their own, but in their very soul they saw the brilliant white light of American democracy spread its rays of freedom to every corner of the earth. These men will- ingly fough-t for our American ideals.

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THE CARSONIAN OF 1947 l j ROBERT L. FITZGERALD Fitz 4 372 Montross Avenue Rutherford, New jersev Staff Sergeant :nd Platoon, Company B Glee Club, '46-'47 Dramatics Club, '46 Belfry Hall Representatives, '46-'47 Treasurer Belfry Hall Repre- sentatives, Y46-'47 C Club, '46-'47 Varsity Football, '46-'47 Varsity Track, '46-'47 Declamation Team, '46-'47 Captain Declamation Team, '46 Intramural Volleyball, '46-'47 Intramural Softball, '46-'47 Greek and Roman Debate, '46 Honor Roll, '46 A Message o Americas Youth f + 1 HE time has come when we seniors must leave. VVe are going out into a world of chaos. On us will remain the job 'left undone by our fathers. In the United States today, when you pick up the paper, you read of robbery, murder, kidnapping, and grand larceny. VVe read of these crimes which in :themselves should be shocking enough. However, the shocking 'thing is that these crimes are committed by juveniles. At this minute juvenile delinquency is at a terrific height. VVhy is this so? Perhaps one reason is the lack of parental care. The parent who 'thinks nothing of leaving his children alone for long periods of time when they are at a very young age are classified just as much a delinquent as the child. The parent who allows his children to pick their own companions and their own pastimes without guidance is an ex- ample of the type of person who lacks the ability -to govern. Often these actions lead to juvenile crime. Fellow Americans, this is our nation. We fought, bled, and endured many hardships to make it what it is. VVe must aid in making it a more powerful, greater nation by making sure that the children tha-t are to run i-ts government will be the right type of men and women -to run it. lVe must not let them fall into the clutches of crime. How can we do it? First eliminate the slums. Then give these boys and girls the proper education and recreation necessary to insure healthy minds and bodies. All of these things I believe will, in future years, stamp out juvenile crime. Patience, time, and discipline will make this the God fearing nation that it should be. If these things are put into operation, our bad boy list will be On the decrease.