Germantown High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE CLASS REC ORD, JUNE, 1935 ....g Egg definite connection with society in general. 1Iodern art is justified only inas- much as it reflects past traditions, but unfortunately in most of it this tra- dition is unrecognizable. In using the word modern,' I do so in the ac- cepted sense, properly speaking, all art of today is modern. Nothing of a radical nature can ever succeed unless its action is founded on fundamental truth. One might just as well defy the laws of nature: it just cannot be done. An unthinking person might say that the laws of nature are disregarded when we are building a sky-scraper, but not so. Every law of nature was con- sidered by the architect and by the engineer to the best of their knowl- edge: they work with nature, and are , 1 MQ-7 fp... surrounded by CRIIIOIIHHQEQ there is a reason for it. lYe hear that a certain person took up a prcfferred vocation hbecause there was money in it.', Bly advice is to choose a job that you are happy in and do it well, and try to do it better than the man next to youg the monetary gain is sure to take care of itself. Society offers you unbounded opportunities, and owes you a living only in just proportion to your service and efforts in its behalf. Ile profits most who serves best. Have you stopped to realize the many benefits you have received through our fine school system? Your teachers have worked diligently and patiently to help you arrive at your of them . you owe a great debt of gratitude. present goal, and to every one careful to respect lier every whim. That disaster follows indiffer- encei' is a prin- ciple to be not lightly regarded. Good art was never masked by high sounding and uninterpretable phrases: it needs no high-pressure salesmanship to put it across, but stands on its own merits. Be wary of that which is . -iii' I, fi f f f if 5 ' nfl XR J' .xltx i ' I 454 ig. v 'ng ' 'g ifs ' ff - .Q '1'-.A N V fix' ij i 'vi WMM ' I 1' tl. QW' f 2. Y fwgif 5' 1 .' Q11 ' 1 ' 'T yt' -' J, 1 lfllllfli' li Xx x Pl ' 'ill I lx ,I A XA IM :mv KS' V I ll J llvl 1 N l WM l K 1 if I 4 fi fl xsn xx, I , f I I ',g, , ---gif, . -- Y -., l il f mlitllm i . Q in . --:il 9 lc' In closing, let me say that it would be to your own distinct bene- fit to be connected definitely with your chosen Church, and to be faithful unto it: go regularly, and help to enrich your life with its spiritual benefits. lNIy cordial and sincere good wishes are yours for a successful life of service.

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THE CLASS RECORD, JUNE, 1935 ...ag Sn fll ... DEAR G-RADUATE: It is my pleasure to extend a word of greeting to you, this, your graduating year. You have earned your di- ploma, and you have a right to be very proud of it. In the completion of your high school course, you have made a definite forward step, and the things which you have QA Greeting from MR. NICOLA D'ASCENZO jlilember of the Glioard of Education THE Board of Public Education spends 5100 per year per pupil in providing educational opportunities for tlle youtll of our city. Mr. D'Ascenzo brings a greeting to tlve class from a riclv experi- ence as a master craftsman, for lie is re- nowned as a designer of stained glass windows. He has just completed a beautiful creation for the Cathedral of St. John tlve Divine in New Yorlc City, and forthe National Cathedral in Wash- ington, D. C. H a v e y o u a hobby? If you do not have one, I would advise the ac- quiring of oneg the old saying that an idle mind breeds mischief, is indeed true, and the fruits thereof may be wit- nessed in any com- munity. The city of Phila- delphia is equipped with magnificent facilities for helping learned will prove of immeasurable value. If you are not fortunate enough to be able to attend College do not be disheartened: the success which you will undoubtedly achieve can be and has been gained without its help. 'Ihat it is a distinct aid, however, is not to be gainsaid, as practically all who have never gone to College, later in life find themselves wishing that they had, no matter how great their individual success. Success is never reached however, by doing only the task that is given you, but by doing more. In other words, the really valuable man to society, is not the man who knows only his job in a mediocre manner, but the man who can attack and con- quer his job from every conceivable angle. The importance of the above cannot be too strongly stressed. 8 youg witness the Free Library, the Commercial Nluseum, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Franklin In- stitute, the Art lNIuseum, etc., almost ad intinituni. In these places you will certainly find some branch of the arts, sciences or letters to occupy you not only in your spare moments, but in moments in which you find your- self distressed by either physical or mental fatigue. Painting, etching, drawing and wood carving are my hobbies, and there is nothing equal to the relaxation in being able to turn to one of these. Further, many men have turned to their hobbies as a mean.s of livelihood, even during the present business depression. All things, businesses and profes- sions, are undergoing radical changesg whether for better or for Worse is a matter of personal opinion. Art is not exempt, naturally, because of its re

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THE CLASS REfORD, JUNE, 1935 ...ob QU, IE qs... The Outlook H221 DR. EDWIN C. BROOME Superintendent of Schools To the Graduating Class of the German- town High School, Philadelphia,Penna. MY DEAR FRIENDS! You and your classmates are ap- proaching a most important event in your lives, that of graduating from high school. You have enjoyed the privilege of an edu- cation in all grades through the senior high school, and, undoubtedly, you DR. BROOME needs no introduction to us. As Superintendent of Schools he is in a strategic position to interpret the worlr of the School System and its rela- tion to the problems of our day. His message is replete with sound advice for tlwose facing decisions requiring the bene- fits of experience for a happy landing. His advice is intensely practical, and will give satisfaction and encourage- ment in tlvese trying days. start, and many tunities for service. I have a great deal of sympathy for the boys and girls who are stepping into life today. Bly advice to you is to get hold of something honest and useful to do, Whether or not it is the thing that you had expected to do, and regardless of the compensation. You cannot run a race unless you make a a person has made a have acquired a great deal of informa- tion, many skills, and a well-trained mind. These, together with good health, high purpose, and strong char- acter, are the very best Weapons with which to iight the battle of life, for life is a battle, but a challenging one, and one that is not altogether disa- greeable. You get as much fun out of life as you put into itg and, if you put all of yourself into life, honestly and fearlessly, you will get a great deal out of it, and also make life pleasant for others. At the moment, the outlook is not very promising in the way of oppor- poor start, picked up later, and passed the tape first. If you cannot find anything to do that pays you wages, it is Wise to find something to do in the way of gratui- tous serviceg or best of all, if you can afford it, to go on with your education in some higher or different type of institution. You can never acquire too much educationg but the habit of loafing, which is easily acquired, will prove to be a handicap throughout life. I wish all of you, therefore, success and happiness in your future careers. . ' ' rl- 4 . . . . - a..'- :H-1 -- -sf' yd i' W- - ef - --:xl 10 If:-