Huntington High School - Huntingtonian Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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fPIO' 612a ?rina'pafs GWJress Members of the Class of 1948, an enviable pleasure is mine in extending greetings to you on your graduation day. You and those near and dear to you are to be highly commended for having brought this day forward. Your high school career is ended at a time characterized by widespread and grave uncertainty-those that declare war and draft treaties reflect a serious inability to resolve problems upon Which the principles of peace may be established. While the peoples of the world are yet prostrate from the effects of the second World War, the rumor is rampart as to Where and When the third world conflict will begin. No effort is made here to alarm, rather to awaken your conscious to such potent realities as are presently operating in the social order however, be not dismayed by the nature of the times. The solution of problems and the surmountinq of difficulties have always been the way of progress. The mechanics of physical progress have already reached the point which make possible an undreamed of era of happiness; but alas, we have advanced so little in the art of social living. What then is the answer? Human nature changes very slowly. It is then your task and mine to find such social inventions as will make a better life possible. The vitality and strength of this democracy are dependent upon the thoughts and actions of its youth. Your paths will vary in your efforts to find your place in the world. Some will go to college to further study while others will remain or seek their liveli- hood in some other community. Whatever your goals may be, remember that your success will be very largely a by-product of your own efforts. Ana- lyze yourselves that you may discover your strengths and weaknesses and thereby enhance your possibility for success. What final message is there then for me to give you at this time? We have made an effort here at Huntington to develop your thought life, to stimulate your ambition and self confidence, to assist you in the selection of some worthy vocation, and to establish within you socially acceptable ideals and patterns of conduct. Be not overly concerned about leaving high school, but find glory in the exploration of new fields of endeavor. Your success is adequate compensation for whatever efforts we have ex- pended in your preparation. The commencement is really the beginning. It is like the prelude to a great symphony. I bid you go forth to eliminate the discordant that you may find the finer melodies of life. We extend to you our most sincere good wishes. May your acceptance of increased responsibilities be crowned by the benediction of the Great Teacher. W. D. SCALES

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