Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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To the January and June Classes of 1913 Beloved Students: In extending to you a word of greeting and farewell, I want you to hold in remembrance the motto which is to be engraved in stone upon the new Central High. It is this: ‘‘The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as a safeguard to order and liberty.” The aim of the teachings of Old Central has ever been to have its students understand and appreciate the meaning of order and liberty and embody its meaning in their daily thoughts and acts. Unless order and liberty are correctly understood, there cannot be a republican form of government in which all shall have equal rights. Avarice and greed are threatening the very life of our nation by nullifying its laws and destroying its power. So your country needs you to help establish order and make secure its liberties. Wherever you may go or in whatever commonwealth you may live, stand staunchly for order, liberty and the education of all the people. Make the public school of your town as good if not better than the new Central High. As you go forth be worthy of old Central. Your graduation forms an epoch in its history. We will all look back to the last class of the old stone structure so full of fond recollections to thousands of students. With kindest and best wishes to each one. I remain, with loving regards. Your principal and friend. 1913 6 JOHN N. GREER.

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TO JOHN N. GREER, UNDER WHOSE WATCHFUL, FARSIGHTED CARE AND PRACTICAL, STRENGTHENING ADMINISTRATION WE HAVE D W E L T I) U R I N G THESE FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE; THE BENEFICIAL RESULTS OF WHICH WILL BE FELT THROUGHOUT OUR FUTURE DAYS; THIS SCHOOL RECORD IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED. 5

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To the Classes of 1913: There are many things which make this an important time for young people going out into the world of action. Changes in the policies of communities, commonwealths and nations are much in evidence; civic and moral betterment are common topics of conversation; while social as well as political and economic conditions have been made subjects of investigation. The final results of all this discussion and agitation will not be felt until you are well along in years of activity and service. Just one warning as you go out to find your place in the achievements of the world. Never say, “Oh. well. Remember that the world has never been as good and as great as you can make it if you will. With sincerest wishes that you may prosper, UNCLE MAC. 1913