Kutztown Area High School - Cougar Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

Page 12 text:

A Message to The Class of 1960: Graduation is always a personal, memorable and highly significant event in our lives. It testifies that you have completed laying your basic educational foundation. Day by day you have been given the fundamental tools of life. Your diploma is tangible evidence that you are prepared to use these tools in building upon this foundation. Please remember that success in life comes only to those who earn it. To earn success you must set high goals 5 maintain sound moral and ethical standards 3 work hard, continue to learn 5 over- come occasional disappointments g place service above self: contribute to society as an honest and respected citizen. Remain adamant in maintaining certain fundamental principles as unalterable. Among these I would have you place love of God and the necessity of Divine Guidance, truth 5 integrity, justice, family and home first, democratic philosophy which holds that the dignity and worth of the indi- vidual is paramount and that governmental institutions derive their just powers and authority from the consent of the governed. My relationships with and feelings for the Class of 1960 have been, understandably, more per- sonal than usual. I have observed your progress and achievements with personal pride and satisfac- tion. This feeling, I believe, has been mutual and I trust will continue in the years that lie ahead. My sincere congratulations and personal good wishes go with each of you. May you find suc- cess, happiness and satisfaction in life. As you well know, my expectations for each of you are great. Your progress in life will always be my concern.May God grant you his richest blessings. affiaigfeeef 8

Page 11 text:

l , ,W W, , WY, , , 7, ,,, YW, ,,,,,

Page 13 text:

A Message to the Class of 1960: For a long time you have looked forward to the completion 'of your high school education. Your high school years will probably be among the happiest years of your life. They should, also, be among the most valuable years. Your high school has sought to give you the opportunity of acquiring a well-rounded education for your individual develop- ment. This development depended chiefly upon yourself. At best your high school can only afford you opportunity. Education does not end with the completion of your formal high school education. It is a continual process and is a disci- pline for the great adventure of life which lies ahead of you. Many of you will continue your education in higher institu- tions of learning, others will enter a trade, or find employment in industry and many enter the armed services. Remember that the proper choice of a suitable field of work is one of the most important decisions that an individual has to make. Naturally, you will want to make a proper choice because you know that future happiness and success may depend on it. The occupational and professional world is very competitive but the individual who knows what he has to offer and where it can be used has a distinct advantage. An excellent philosophy for life is to keep on striving for improvement-since the largest room in the world is the room for improvement. May you ever strive to reach your goals and ideals and remember the importance of good character, honesty and integrity, religion, thoughtfulness and consideration for others as you journey through life. My best wishes for success are extended to you, the Class of 1960. A Message to the Class of 1960: Graduation from high school is a memorable event in your young lives and one which you have looked forward to for a number of years. The fact that you have completed high school indicates that you have satisfactorily completed a number of basic requirements necessary for the attainment of this goal. Receiving a diploma means more, however, than the fulfill- ment of certain standards. It is an indication that you have now crossed the threshold of adulthood. It means that now you are ready to travel the road of life equipped with certain habits, skills, and knowledge. You are challenged to use that which you have learned toward the betterment of yourself and of your status in life. Of even greater importance is the respon- sibility you have of improving the way of life of all America. Upon you and thousands like you, rests the future of America and our society. My sincere best wishes are extended to each of you as you move along the many walks of life. Qwe