Gratz High School - Gratzonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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To the Class of 40-48 Congratulations on the successful completion of your high school edu- cation. Remembering that the formal exer- cises which mark this completion are known as Commencement, may each one of you begin a career that will be successful and satisfying and charac- terized by a willingness to play your part in achieving a better world. You have my very good wishes. i Sincerely, lane McCleary Vice-Principals As you embark upon the serious busi- ness of life, may l suggest that you carry with you from this school the idea that the things you want can only be secured by the same kind of hard work you did in school to graduate. Wishful thinking is not a means to an end, but it is useful within limita- tions. It may be used to delineate your objective, outline your processes, and give direction to your efforts: but suc- cess can come only through effort. May all of you enjoy your successes and minimize your failures so that your life- and the lives of those near you may be happy and fruitful. George Eisenhardt Note: Mr. Eisenhardt was transferred April l. We regret his leaving and wish him happiness and success at Northeast High School.

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Principal TO THE CLASS OF IUNE 1948 Ralph Waldo Emerson, the New England poet and essayist, once wrote The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education. The significance and full meaning of this statement are not always understood by students, who may confuse the true meaning of education with outward forms. Education is not a commodity to be bought for a price, neither does it result from the cramming of subject matter in order to pass examinations. All the things we teach in the Simon Gratz High School, as well as all of our extra-curricular activities, are but the means of education. All the many ex- periences and influences which have been part of your school life in these happy high school years have been means to develop, guide, and inspire you. That is the function of the curriculum and these activities. The growth and the development of your personality and your individual abilities is the real education. You have now completed twelve years of public schooling and have met the requirements prescribed by the Board of P'ublic Education for a high school diploma. . I wish to congratulate you on achieving this goal and I want to extend to you my best wishes for your success and happiness. , ' Sincerely yours, E. Carl Werner Principal

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F, l,. y MR. STANLEY D. BIRATH Head of Commerce Department Music Departments. FACULTY MRS. ANNABEL T. HAWMAN Head of Art, Home Economics, and ART, HOME ECONOMICS, AND MUSIC DEPARTMENTS: Standing: Mr. Robert Goldman, Mrs. Gertrude Baker, Dr. Alec Washco, Miss Barbara Hamilton. Sitting: Miss Marjorie Cherksey, Miss Betty Butt, Miss Edna Geiss, Mrs. Annabel T. Hawman, Department Headg Miss Laura McAllister, Mrs. Gladys Block. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT: Back Row: Miss Grace Saylor, Miss Flora Kelberq, Miss Augusta Trefz, Mr. Howard Strouse, Miss Myra Fuller, Miss Elizabeth Ort- lieb, Miss Lillian Graf. Front Row: Miss Margaret Gay- nor, Mr. Mark Quay, Miss Anne Lestz, Mr. Stanley D. Birath, Department Headg Mrs. Frances B. Parsons, Mr. W. Earl Neilson, Miss Kathryn Kick. Not Pictured: Miss Sara Halpen, Miss Clara Herrmann, Miss Elsie Reiman. 9' sig 1? 1:3 ,- 'sv