George W Wingate High School - Mosaic Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Mr. M. Bromer Principal PRlNClPAL'S MESSAGE To the Senior Class of 1968, In leaving Wingate you will be going from a comparatively peaceful, sheltered, and con- trolled environment into a world that may shock with its violent reactions, unfamiliar sights, and lack of structure. In a very immediate sense, your graduation will mark the passing of the basic responsibility for your life and actions from your parents and school to you. Far-reaching changes have taken place in this new arena you are about to enter. Not so long ago, the ballot, letters, petitions, mass meetings, writings, peaceful picketing were the maior means by which the common person or non-governmental group sought to in- fluence political, social, and economic events and decisions. The number of com- mitted persons was comparatively small, the changes sought comparatively limited in nature. Since then, action has shifted to such forms as the sit-in, mass picketing, mass marches, direct action in city streets, political action, neighborhood action groups, poverty corporations, direct challenge to laws or regulations which are opposed, local control of social institutions, young people's repudiation of accepted social values. The changes now sought are more fundamental and the numbers involved actively have been increasing. I know that many of you are impatient to play a more active role in life while others much prefer a more peaceful road. l know, too, that some of you are confused as to your goals in life. l can assure you that no matter which of these groups you fall into, you will inevitably be forced to make commitments on one side or the other. War, civil rights, education, poverty, personal dignity, survival will force you to act. Realize, too, that in these parlous times, each step you take will have an impact on your future as well as on the future of your family, friends and nation. Blind action does not guarantee the right outcome. History has taught us that action is a two-edged sword-it can lead to an extension of political, social and economic democracy, but it can also lead to a Hitler and decision by terror and force. lt, therefore, behoves each of you to act with understanding and knowl- edge. You may often be forced to act having only an incomplete grasp of the sit- uation. Act when you must, but go on from there studying, seeking understanding and learning all your life. A famous philosopher once said it, With all thy getting, get understanding. Max Bromer, Principal

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Mr. M. Greenstein Administrative Mrs. N. Friedberg Secretary ADMINISTRATION Assistant Mr. N. Glass Administrative Assistant Mrs. Haft Secretary Mr. Monahan Custodian CAMERA SHY Mrs. R. Eiseman, Secretary Mrs. M. Grady, Secretary Mrs. D. Ramer, Secretary Mrs. S. Reinheimer, Secretary Miss A. Sfavis, Secretary 12? 2 I-5 Mrs. Lipson Mrs. McGrony MVS- Olel' Secretary Secretary Secfefaft'