Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School - Orbit Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Dawn approachedlv Its gentle rays of warmth Embraced our souls of innocence. We had much to learn inthe days ahead Through a long and hazy sojourn. audree greenblum

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The theme of this year's Sojou rn deals with nature as the impor- tant force that surrounds people. In the same way as each person becomes part of nature, each high school student becomes part of the total scene of the school. This is extremely important since such a great part of a student's life is spent in the school. This year, I'd like to share with you, the graduating class, some of the things that have happened to both of us because you and I became part of this school at about the same time. When you and I came to FDR High School, it was a new experi- ence for both of us, for you as entering freshmen and sopho- mores and for me as a new principal. During the last three years, many things have happened which we can remember together. On the international front, we have watched a long undeclared war in Viet Nam reach its peak and then gradually decline, we have seen American forces in Cambodia, we have witnessed a fourth war in the Middle East. On the national scene, we have gone through a major election, we have lived with the residues of Watergate, we have experienced a spiraling inflationary econo- my, we have experienced a fuel shortage. In our own school, we have tried to present more meaningful activities for students. Together we have worked for elective courses and special programs which have been beneficial to our students. Together we have shared in the excitement of the school Sing and enjoyed the special trips and demonstrations of Activities Day and have begun an annual Carnival. Together we have enjoyed watching our teams work together and we have enjoyed watching some of our clubs grow as time went on. But what we have enjoyed the most in our years together is learning to understand one another, learning to talk with one another and above all learning to listen to one another. Even though I haven't gotten to know all of you personally, I feel a great deal closer to you than I have felt to any other graduating class. You are now leaving FDR to start still another part of your life. I am remaining to try to continue to build upon the things that many of you helped me start. I hope that even in later years you will still feel part of FDR. And since you have become such a vital part of my life, I want you to know that I shall miss you - all of you - a great deal. Good luck! Sincerely, PHILIP EISMAN Principal 5