Jamaica High School - Folio Yearbook (Jamaica, NY)

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.fdcluidom , arewe ELOISE BAKST MARGARET FAHEY Dear Members of the Class of June 1954 We think that we were fortunate and privileged to have been selected by Mr. Hopkins to perform the functions of Grade Advisers for this class which, in our opinion, is made up of one of the finest group of students graduated from jamaica High School. We want to thank you for the marvelous cooperation which you have given to us in our attempts to carry out our duties. Our efforts on your behalf went far beyond the call of duty because of the many friendships which we have made and the friendly fun which played a big part in our associations with you. We feel certain that the qualities which you have displayed at Jamaica, your willingness to work, to set and maintain high standards, to assume responsibilities, to respect the rights of others, and to conduct yourselves as good citizens in a demo- eratie society will contribute to your future success and to the general welfare of the communities in which you will live. Fondly yours, Eloise Bakst Margaret Fahey

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7 .xgaluidorri arewe MILDRED K. JOSEPH Dear Members of the Class of january 1954 Your graduation from Jamaica High School -for which you planned and worked for years -is a thing of the past. You have been en joying the feeling of satisfaction that comes from achieving a worthy goal. Some of you already have entered college and are continuing your studies along chosen lines, preparing for careers in various fields Others are meeting new challenges that the business world presents to you. At college or at work, your education continues. The same FERDINAND GELLER Congratulations on the successful completion -of your school course. With some eight hundred and fifty students listed in this Year Book, you and your parents can appreciate some of the administrative as well as educational work done by the faculty. The benehts you derived from high school has varied with your individual ability and effort, and the time you devoted to extra-curricular affairs. In your senior year particularly, you have enjoyed many special events. We hope that you have taken an active part in the publication of this Year Book, in your Senior Assembly, and Senior Prom. To those who have done the work, and to your class ofhcers, we join in expressing our .special thanks. Ferdinand Geller Morris Perman David Wolff - 4- friendly spirit of cooperation that led to success here will make your future a happy one Keep your ideals high. Make the most ol your opportunities. Never forget the joys that come from being of service to others. Very sincerely yours Mildred K. Joseph MORRIS PERMAN DAVID WOLFF

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, r Q . i OEHCOKHQ joofdfepa America is waiting for a bus. A taxi is too expensive, walking too strenuous, and horses are old fashioned. America is standing on a street corner, stamping her feet, complaining about the weather, and waiting for a bus. She wants to get to Peace Street and Security Avenue. She wants to cross International Bridge, pass through Iron Curtain Tunnel, and strew garlands of democracy to the people along the way. JO When Abe Lincoln wanted to go somewhere, he walked. He picked up one foot, put it down in front of the other, and in his long even strides . . . he got there. America, at least the generation which represents America to the world today, is growing old standing on that corner. She couldn't start walking now if she wanted to. She'll die waiting for a bus. 'Oh, she's willing to pay the fare, but until it comes along, what else can she do but wait? However, young America, the new America, is still strong, with long legs just perfect for rough hiking. She can arm herself with truth and faith, take the light of freedom in her hand as a torch, and walk with long even strides to Peace and Security. She can see high idealistic plans for world fellowship and brotherhood with her young eyes. She can walk forward, each step based on wisdom and faith in God, into new horizons of love between all peoples. She can, if she starts early in the morning fthe moming of youth's enthusiasm and strengthj, get there long before sunset, before the darkness of mortal hate and killing can descend upon the world once more-in time to relight the sky with her torch, of freedom. The question is, will she? Or will the new America join the old, standing on a street corner, waiting for a bus? The hdpe of the world lies in her footsteps. 4 Howard Boughey 5 .-.o n . . . ., -a . . A V . 1. 'Q , ,- . f l -5Q . - . ,- --,....a....l - M.. -,..,,-,.-..,l,,....q,,Q.,.-s.9,-..,. .L 4... n- -A -L