Marple Newtown High School - Memories Yearbook (Newtown Square, PA)

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Since ancient times when armies were led to war by minstrels, men have realized that music influ- ences their feelings. It can inspire bravery or rev- erence, spark cheerfulness, or bring on the bluest of moods. A majestic hymn, a tragic ballad, a sim- ple love song — all these affect the emotions as spoken words do not. There is spiritual power in music; men sense this but cannot explain what it is or how it works. The strains of a stirring march or the national anthem arouse pride and patriot- ism in men as speeches seldom can. People put things that are most important to them into their music. “A song will outlive all sermons in the memory.” The essence, the real meaning, of our high school years has been represented in the words of a song. Our Alma Mater, a reminder of all we leave at Marple-Newtown, is a symbol of the “love and loyalty” we will keep with our Memo- ries of ’63. FOREWORD

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Square, Pennsylvania ADVISOR: Mr. Wm. C. Capriotti TREASURER: Leonard Lundy K S. Libranf Pa. 3

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TO . whose career is dedicated to education, the Class of 1963 is proud to dedicate this yearbook. William F . Nye came to Marple-Ncwtovvn in 1946 to resume teaching after spending three years in the Navy. Prior to his beine in the ser ice, this Villano a honor student taught sci- ence and English, coached football, and was a book salesman. For years he taught chemistry and physics in the old high school. Vhen that building became Marple-Newton’s Junior High, he exchanged the test tubes and formulae of his class- rooms for a desk in the principal’s office. 'hen the present seniors were beginning high school as fresh- men, “Mr. Nye was the principal at the junior high. Preced- ing us to the high school by a few short months, he continued to guide our education. As a result of the expansion and di- ision of the high school, we were the last sophomores to at- tend the high school, the first seniors to have “Dr.” Nye as our principal, and the only class to have him for all four high school years. The Class of 1963 appreciates this distinction. In the quiet manner that is his way. Dr. Ny e has exerted a firm and permanent influence on our progress. E eryone who has contact with Dr. Nye is impresssed by his sincerity of speech and of manner and must sense his dedica- tion to his duties. Upholding the school’s morale and academ- ic standards is a continuous project for which he has long been respected by students and the community. Dr. Nye’s serious attention is given to student affairs as a person with both authority and personal concern for the welfare of the student body. He has demonstrated to those around him a genuine interest in the individual and collective success of the class members. We, the members of the Class of 1963, now move into the world with gratitude for Dr. Nye’s guidance. Ye hope he finds cause for pride in us as we build on these high school years. He is in our memories, and we hope we are in his, as one who has shared important experiences and will always be a friend. DR. NTE 5