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Fellow Classmates: As you are about to graduate, reflect upon your school and picture in your mind ' s eye the school seal, depicting the various ways by which the school trains us to become forthright citizens of our homeland. First, consider the shield; this most ancient of symbols characterizes protection from the evils of immorality and intolerance. The school provides wholesome social activities and sports which clevelop enthusiasm for self-satisfying competition. Also, our school tears down any discrimination due to race, religion or nationality by granting to all the right to participate in school activities on the basis of merit. The chevron charged on the shield indicates the virtues of courage and honor, for our school encourages us to participate in the fair competition of sports to train us to meet the trials of later life. She strives to exorcise timidity from the more intellectual students by organizing science fairs, oratorical and essay con- tests, and tests for scholarships, wherein the students earnestly compete to determine whose work is the best. The lamp symbolizes the wisdom of the ages, which our good teachers patiently exhort us to absorb in order that we may be enlightened citizens, capable of making decisions, knowing the mistakes of others, and reasoning so that the errors of the past will not be made again. The key represents the elementary philosophy and code of ethics which are instilled in us during the regular course of school activities by the superb ex- amples of our teachers. We have come to realize that truth, honor, honesty, humility, patriotism, initiative and piety amalgamate to form the true key to success. The open book characterizes the respect for the law of the land. Our school stresses this obedience by stir- ring patriotism within us through the recitation of the daily pledge of allegiance to our flag and the narra- tion of the deeds of our forefathers. Our school also teaches obedience in a practical manner; through Sociology and Economics we begin to understand that man can only exist securely, con- tentedly and beneficially under a code of just laws which, for the welfare and prosperity of the public, ought not to be usurped. Thus we have come to realize that only the insecure, indolent dregs of the populace flout the laws, because they are too weak or too craven to make the attempt to earn their bread in the orderly work-a-day world. Next, consider the three stars emblazoned on the books; these represent three noble qualities which our school tries to instill in us — Leadership, Service, and Scholarship. Our school fosters the democratic prin- ciple of popular election by permitting the student body to elect several of their fellow students to par- ticipate in leadership by being class officers, student council members, or chairmen of committees which are responsible for managing efficiently various school social functions. Thus the students become capable of assuming greater responsibilities in later life. Furthermore, the school develops humility and charity in its pupils by virtue of service; in our school this quality is illustrated by the donation of gifts to worthy charitable organizations during the Christmas- tide and in times of dire need. The management of this charity is essentially in the hands of the students themselves, who glean self-satisfaction and a sense of serenity from doing good for others. Finally, consider the school motto: To strive is to accomplish ; in these words lies the formula for success for they show clearly that one need not have the genius of a Lorton or the eloquence of a Seidman to do his share in the benefit of mankind. If one has sufficient honesty, initiative, and courage to cast away indolence and labors to do the best he can at his job for the amelioration of his beloved Family, he should be considered a success, whether he has amassed great opulence or not, for in the words of Grantland Rice When the great scorer marks your card. He does not mark ' won or ' lost ' but how you played the game.
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CL Offc JOHN GUARIXO Here, indeed, is an indescribable individual. Our class president excels in ambition, energy, and powers of argument, and all that it takes to make success certain. Senior Class President; Student Council 4; Nom- inating Committee 4; General Committee, Senior Play; General Chairman, Senior-Soph Dance 4; Chairman, School Flag Committee 4; Master ot Ceremonies, Class Night. ROBERT SURRO his impressive record in high school is any l i)id of preview, popularity and success ivill walk hand in hand with our likeable veep on the path of life. Senior Class Vice-President; Marshal 3, 4; Nom- inating Committee 3, 4; Rifle Club 2; Cap and Gown Committee, Graduation 3; General Com- mittee, Junior Prom; Senior Play Cast; Christ- mas Projects 2, 3, 4. JUDITH OTTAVIANI Judy is everyone ' s Girl Friday. A glow of fun, warmth, and humor surrounds her as she con- centrates on her favorite occupation — being a friend. Senior Class Secretary; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Chairman, Entertainment Committee, Stu- dent Council Dance 3; Nominating Committee; Student Crier Staff 3, 4; Philomath Staff; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Knitting Club 2; Red Cross Committee 2; General Committee, Junior Prom; Cap and Gown Committee 3; Refreshment Committee, Eootball Dance 4; Captain, Candy Sale 3, 4; Christmas Projects 3, 4. GERALDINE MONTAL Did you ever see that wonderful treasurer of our class when she wasn ' t smiling or laughing? Of course not - for Gerry ' s favorite pastime is being happy. Senior Class Treasurer; Girls ' State Alternate 3; Marshal 3, First Lieutenant 4: Nominating Com- mittee; Student Crier Staff 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Special Committee; Glee Club 3; Chairman, Refreshment Committee, Junior Prom; Cap and (.own Committee 3; Ushering Committee, Stu- dent Council Dance 3; Senior-Soph Dance Com- mittee 4; Senior Play General Committee; Driver Education 1.
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