Conrad Weiser High School - Weicon Yearbook (Robesonia, PA)

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ADMINISTRATION I' ai CURRICULUM ffir 2 .AQ i 15?-v 'f The true aim of every one who aspires to be a teacher should he, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. -- F. W. Robertson

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MR. WALTER A. ROHRBACH SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL To the Seniors: It is very appropriate that a senior class of the high school bearing his name should choose as their yearbook theme Our Heritage from Conrad Weiser. Since school annuals become a part of the permanent records and the history of our school, this yearbook should serve as a reminder to future students of the grand inheritance which is theirs. When we think of our heritage, we are, in plain language, reminding ourselves about what others who have lived before us have provided for our culture and use. President George Washington when standing at the grave in what is now Weiser Park said, Posterity cannot forget his services. What is the heritage left by the illustrious Conrad Weiser that inspired these words? History tells us this great man was a judge, an Indian-interpreter, a peact-maker, a treatyinaker, and a pro- vincial agent. What qualities must a man have to be successful in such ventures? One answer would have to be PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND A REPUTATION OF FAIR DEALING WITH EVERY ONE. We will continue to live in one of the finest communities we know if every graduate of the Conrad Weiser Area High School will weave this heritage into his own life. Sincerely, 5 Walter A. Rohrbach Supervising Principal

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r In his book, CONRAD WEISER -- PENNSYLVANIA PEACE- MAKER, Dr. Arthur D. Graeff presents the text of an address made by Weiser in 1741 when the small colony of Pa. was ex- periencing many internal difficulties. Weiser ended this appeal for support with these words. . . . And that you may be di- rected by wisdom in your choice and that peace, love, truth, and goodwill amongst men prevaixl is the hearty prayer of your friend Conrad Weiser. Perhaps in this single sentence Conrad Weiser has given us the keys for living throughout all our lifetime. Look at his choice of words -- wisdom, peace, love, truth, goodwill and prayer. As you approach the adult phase of life it would be my earnest hope that in making daily decisions, in your relationships with others, and in the guidance of your children, all actions and words be tempered in the fire of these convictions spoken so many years ago by Conrad Weiser. i Dr. Willar, High School Principal, discusses yearbook transaction with jane Master. Our schools were named in honor of Conrad Weiser which indicates that this community felt that he did a lot for it. Naming our district after him was a way of showing appreciation. It would l be well for all of us to review our history and re- fresh our memories as to our heritage. That was the purpose of the yearbook staff in selecting this t' topic. Many reasons for greatness will be found de- pending on one's background. Due to lack of space we shall dwell on only one point here and empha- size it. Conrad Weiser was a great interpreter to the Indians. This required not only translation of lan- guage but explaining the intent of one's words or actions so as to remove distrust. Usually when one understands other people we find them to be honora- ble people. With wars and rumors of wars being aiijtvig Sgigvgii iii, 3323211231 Tfgggaifigfgrdiiz Mr. Dinger, Assistant High School Principal, and J. Sctions tending to Promote peace The Class gf Hartranft look over sales records and publicity sugges- 1965 is asked to accept this challenge and do its mom' part. Good Luck. Your Heritage has created a way of living which conserves and produces as many values as possible over as long a time as possible f Old structures pass All things change To look to the meaning of civilization and culture that lie behind To gather the essence of past contributions into a new integration shaped to modern social needs is your task. Best wishes to the Class of 1965. Mr. Stoltzfus, Elementary School Principal, records activities ' -1- X - ' occurring in the elementary school system. ' A A r.,.. if --, -1:,f,'.L. X 6