Kensington High School - Chimes Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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up 1' T OTHING that was worthy in the past departs, no truth or greatness realized by man ever dies or can die but is all still here, and, recognized or not, lives and works through endless changes. -THOMAS CARLYLE. The years you have spent in high school have been Filled with many problems-some were easily solved, others are still puzzling you, and will continue to do so. You have learned that there are questions which must be decided, not for the moment, but for the long future. We are all aware of the fact that in our present emergency we must choose those goods and services to be maintained and enhanced, and those to be curtailed or dispensed with entirely. And, in doing this, there must be full understanding of the present and future effect of such decisions, Errors in judgment can- not be compensated for. The results will be registered per- manently in our history and our citizens. lt therefore be- hooves us to examine carefully, think clearly, and evaluate logically as we determine the relative value of our goods and services. You will have many opportunities to prove yourselves, to show all of us your strength of character, your unselfish service to others, your courage and your charity. Think not of the present alone, but of the future. Build now, save now, prepare now, for the years to come. if

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X f WW Q 4 7 DEDICATION To the future, which will be only as great as we.

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C ASS SPONSOR Mrs. M. Rathmell TO THE CLASS OF JANUARY, 1949: This term the door closes upon your high school life, and, for the most part, the girl who leaves us is a person quite dif-ferent from the one who came to us such a few short years ago. She possesses increased knowledge, new skills, and keener appreciations, she has studied energetically and played equally vigorouslyi she has worked with her fellow students and for them. She has known the joy of success and possibly the heartache of an occasional defeat, but she feels confident, still, that life is right and holds a place for her. This girl will be a finer individual and a better citizen be- cause of her experiences here, for she is aware that she is but a small part of a group and that the welfare of all is re- lated to her as an individual. Our present turbulent world is in need of just such per- sons. Possibly unprecedented demands may be made upon each of you, and adjustments and sacrifices may be required. Remember that we live not to ourselves but with others and for others and the well-being of our community, state, and nation rests with each of us. My best wishes go to each of you. May you find success and happiness. Sincerely, 6