Charleroi High School - Cougar Memoir Yearbook (Charleroi, PA)

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The Superintendenfs Message History, both modern and ancient, is replete with accounts of children and their relationship to the older generations. We have all had the same question asked of us, What is this Younger Generation coming to? rr The Greatest Teacher of all time must have been mildiy rebuking some older person who had, either by word or action, asked this question, and his reply was, 'Let the little children come unto me and do not hinder them-. In many other passages He refers to the Young- er Generation and expresses His supreme faith in them. When the headlines in our daily newspapers tell of the action of some of the present Younger Generation, is it any wonder the adults ask this age old question. But we know these headlines do not give a complete picture. What of the ninety-eight percent who try to be law abiding citizens? Surveys show that not more than two percent are in this lawless group. Nevertheless all are grouped as one. lt is an endless cycle--as old as man. It would be good for all generations to remember the words of the German poet and playwright, Goethe, Tolerance comes with age. l see no fault committed that I myself could not at some time have committed. You, as the present Younger Generation have a large share in this question, as do we teachers and parents. Our share is to guide youg your share is to learn maturity and gain the mental health by being held responsible for your own actions-the earlier this is accomplished the better. Maturity has to do with responsibility and co- Mr. David L. Glunt operation, mental health, the twin trait of maturity, with habits of thought and attitude toward ourselves and others. You can not have either of these if you do not have character, implemented by self-discipline. Character is the end result of a thousand battles fought to make ourselves do what we ought to do. lt is a mosaic which each person builds for himself out of these battles and by observing those he admires-the good traits of our heroes. If we develop inner resources of character that will remain steady in this world of change we need not fear any age. NVilliam Allen White expressed my confidence in you, the Younger Generation, when he wrote, I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. I hope that the Younger Generation will grow into an understanding older generation. Congratulations to all seniors, for they have shown the true quality of the Younger Gener- ation, and you of the staff, your sponsor, for th at extra effort that all may share in your accomp- lisliments. Ten

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The Principal Speaks Each day of life brings a fresh challenge: for in it decisions must be made, problems solved, and plans for the future constantly kept in mind. How we meet these challenges determines the person we will be in the years to come. High school days ought to be a glorious chapter in the book of life. In it there is time for everything youth desires, and the door of opportunity constantly opens to those of you who would seek it. lfun and pleasures have been yours, with all the thrills that come from crowd- ed stadiums, exciting plays, stirring band music. long touchdown runs and last minute goals. Remember! Yet none of us would forget that youth is a time of preparation for the long years ahead, or that the turn in the road we take now determines the destination. If education in high school has been a challenge, it has also provided the foundation upon which strength of charac- ter and determination of will can be firmly built. Mr. lidwin F. Luse W'hat is this younger generation coming to? How strong is your faith, how weak your doubt, how firm your self-confidence, how bright you hope? Tell me, have you met the challenge? Of course you have. May the future of each and every member of the class of 1957 be as bright as the stars that forever glow in the heavens above us. Twelve Mr. I.use at war