Clarence Central School - Saga Yearbook (Clarence, NY)

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Page 2 THESAGA Our School In order that this book might be a true reflection of the lives and thoughts of the students of Parker High School, members of the various classes were in- vited to express in a few words the meaning “Our School” had for them. From the many paragraphs submitted several have been chosen and are reproduced below. With the desire that they might truly be a cross-section of student phil- osophy, all names have been omitted. Schools are the greatest single institutions of learning available to us today. They should be appreciated, respected, and encouraged by everyone as they represent our modern civilization. Our school is a place where we may learn to achieve a higher standard of living; a place to give us a start in education and a chance to meet those people who may make our lives more useful and happy. Everyone of us owes a great deal to our school which has made possible for us a better outlook on life, and has given us the knowledge with which to understand the problems we shall face in later years. The school is a builder of character. The environment of a grade pupil determines whether he is to be a good or poor student in high school. If he is a good student, he will go out into the world equal to anyone; if he is a poor student, he becomes a member of a lower group. Therefore the school can build his character by instilling confidence and pride in him while he is young. To me school means a lot of friends, the joy of being with someone and being able to know more about our country and our lives. It means the honor and pleasure of participating in classroom activities and athletic games. It means the thrill of trying to keep up with the class and their work. It means honors and rewards. Our school is the means by which we secure a large portion of our education. It is the place where teachers attempt to make us better citizens and better fit to meet the world after we graduate. Our school life is an event of co-operation and friendship. School means to me the learning of different subjects, co-operation with fellow students, and the making of true friendships. Our school is an excellent place in which to prepare for the future. The best place in which to learn almost all one needs to know is the public school. Our school is the place where we decide upon a future vocation, for when we graduate we are not finishing; we are just beginning.

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THE SAGA Page 3 Stress Club Hack row -F. Bit tier, H. Weinsheimcr, Ft. Miller, It. Saunders, It. Covert. A. Martin, J. Setzer. Second row—M. Moore, V. Melancon. J. Metzler, C. Heard. H. Monczynski. H. Marzolf. J. VVeinauRc. D. Miller. First row- -It. Copeland, G. Hurton, B. Clarke. M. Hlarr, .J. Butler, G. Schurr, H. Moore. Story of the Press Club The Press Club of Parker High School, unlike many of the other or- ganizations, has held no parties or picnics this year. Yet membership in this group is at a premium. This organization has sponsored the first suc- cessful school newspaper in the last thirty-four years. It is believed that this achievement alone would more than justify the existence of such an organization. We are presenting to you at this time the first yearbook in the history of Parker High School. We hope that “The Saga” meets with your approval and that it will become a tradition in our school. We realize that this book may have many shortcomings and imperfections, but we trust that student critics will overlook them and not censure us too severely. This book has been planned under the supervision of Mr. Parish of the English department of Parker High School.