Long Branch High School - Green Wave Yearbook (Long Branch, NJ)

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In Dedication . . . • To the Glory of God and to the spirit and sacrifice and honor of the men of our high school who served our country in all wars. Let none forget they gave their all for the freedom of education and the principles of Democracy: Freedom from Want Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom from Fear 6

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FOREWORD The youth of today are witnessing a tremendous conflict between the free nations and the slave nations. In many parts of the world there are people suppressed and discontented, seeking a better life. We have seen colony after colony strive for independence, only to be torn between two conflicting ideologies, totalitarianism and democracy. Totalitarian leaders are trying to convince these people of the superiority of their way of life. We must prove the worth of democracy in the quest for freedom and basic human rights by setting an example that will radiate the truth to all people. The democratic way of life faces a greater challenge today than ever before. How is youth to meet this challenge? The answer lies in an education which teaches us to think and reason clearly, to be well-informed citizens, and to maintain individuality and open-mindedness. Each one of us is responsible for the way our government is run. We don’t have to be an office-holder or a wealthy citizen to let our will be known. The way we vote, the opinions we help to form, the part we play in community affairs all share in the shaping of our government. If we as Americans are to preserve the freedom we so firmly desire for all mankind, then the importance of responsible citizenship cannot be overestimated. Our four years of high school have given us, not only a basic education, but have led us in the direction of independent thought and freedom of expression. We can be and will be a bright light, a glimmer of hope for people in all parts of the world who have not known freedom and cannot believe it is possible. Communist propaganda, in its desire for world domination, seeks to wipe out freedom by lies and twisted truth. But the truth cannot be smothered. America can become more and more a living example and source of inspiration in the troubled world, if its people can meet the increasing challenge. Let us hope that as we go forth to take our place in a free society, the education which we have obtained will serve to further the principles of freedom for all mankind. In our hands lies America’s future, and the success or failure of democracy.

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Welcome to Long Branch High School: Mr. Herbert A. Korey On behalf of the students of Long Branch High School, the Green Wave extends its warm welcome to you as our principal. You have taken charge of an institution rich in heritage and tradition, rich in atmosphere that creates a well-rounded student, and above all, rich in those areas of student activity which foster a good democratic society. Alreadv we have seen the results of vour vision and energy: the Speech Arts Festival, Univac for the Guidance Department, greater inter-school exchanges, and many others too numerous to mention. As principal of our high school you have accepted a great responsibility, and we have seen that vou, too, intend to make ours a school to be proud of and respected. With this in view, we commend to you our students, our faculty, and our school. Congratulations: Mr. Herbert A. Korev, Principal, Long Branch High School.