Eden Central School - Embers Yearbook (Eden, NY)

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E, the class of 1952, are proud to present our ‘‘Bmbers’’ built upon the theme of ‘Knighthood. ”’ As we journey through life, the Castle of Camelot appears and disappears before our eyes just as it did in the days of the armor-clad knights. The castle, of course, is our goal toward which we are constantly striving. When we first entered school, we were like the young pages who served the King. In ninth grade we became heralds; in tenth and eleventh grades, squires; and in twelfth grade, knights. Through the years, we have increased our knowledge to the extent where we can now take the oath of Knighthood just as the young pages dreamed of doing as they became older and more versed in the ideals of Knighthood. ‘Live pure, speak true, right wrong, and follow the King’’ were the ideals of every Knight and truth, loyalty, and virtue inspired them to unselfishness and heroism. Naturally, we do not intend to go forth into the world clad in armor and riding a fiery steed. However, we all have the ability to gird ourselves with those virtues which are essential to carrying out the standards required of a Knight. Also, it is true that we cannot follow the King, in the same sense implied in the rules of Knighthood, but we can and should follow God, who is really our King. For it is through him and him only that we can fulfill the required essentials of a Knight and finally attain our goal. Therefore, as we leave our beloved school, we fix our eyes steadfastly ahead toward the Castle of Camelot knowing that our ‘‘King’’ will remain constantly at our side to lead us to the ways of purer living, truer speaking and every other character- istic required of us--the future ‘‘Knights”’ of the ‘‘King. ”’ ‘‘The old order changeth, yielding place to new, And God fulfills himself in many ways; Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. he ‘‘The Idylls of the King”’ Alfred Tennyson 4 OFe word

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Samuel D' Antonino Cfo you, Mr. D’Antonino, we of the Senior Class dedicate our 1952 ‘“‘Embers.’’ As the Knights of Old patterned them- selves after Sir Galahad, the Prince of Knights, so the members of the Senior Class look to you. During your four years at Eden Central School you have proved as good a friend and teacher as one ever will find, Your sound advice concerning our many problems and your w illing assistance is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Dedication