LaSalle High School - Ongiara Yearbook (Nigara Falls, NY)

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f IAMES F. TAYLOR, A.B.. LL.D. Superintendent of Schools HERE are two ways in which as Americans we can show our faith in the Good Neighbor Policy. One way is to be outwardly courteous toward and considerate of the cultures of other American peoples while inwardly we feel superior to them and, I fear, sometimes contemptuous of them. This type of pat- ronizing Good Neighbor probably does more harm than the straight out imperialist. Fortunately there is a sincere type of Good Neighbor Policy that has its roots in a humbleness on our part as well as a real appreciation of the fine qualities of other peoples even though they differ from us in color, language and art forms. This is an inward and spiritual grace that brings forth the fruit of good neighborliness. 8

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AM very happy to learn that the Ongiara Staff is dedicating this year book to the countries of South America as their contribution to the Good Neighbor Policy. With two- thirds of the World at War, it is ex- ceedingly important that young peo- ple learn the necessity of promoting good feeling and understanding be- tween countries. We have seen the development and Working of this policy between our country and Canada. Why should we not have it with countries to the south of us? Neither differences in language nor customs should be a barrier. E. C. SCHWINGER, A. B. Vice-Principal CLARK I. PEET, B. S. Principal HE adoption of the Good Neigh- bor Policy by the Senior Class of 1942 comes at a most opportune time. This ideal is paramount in the minds of freedom loving people. People today have concentrated their attention upon their own small problems to the exclusion of world problems. The development of this friendly relations idea should prove a boon to the coming generations and insure a splendid future for in- ternational goodwill.