Mastbaum Vocational Technical School - Jem Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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WE LOCK FORW RD WITH -'ii OLIR PRINCIPAL X15 373 IIRI 1. A good friend, past, present, and future, Mr. Patterson. Dear Graduates: While perusing a yearbook publica- tion of an eastern college I noticed their theme was There is a past which is gone forever, but there is a future which is still our own. The complete theme in my mind is subject to critical inspection. With our theme, Mastbaum aims for the future, we are able to look forward, fortified by the experience in the past which we have acquired here at our be- loved school. I cannot concede that the past is gone forever, especially Where our Alma Mater is concerned. The things you have done, and the associations you have made while here will be etched on your lives forever. Your teachers have strived to give you two areas of experience, the first of which is trade competency so that you may be self-supportingg and the second, to prepare you to assume the responsi- bilities of adult citizenship in our democracy. When former graduates return, we, the faculty, are proud to see that our efforts have borne good fruit. We shall be proud of you, too, when you return. Sincerely, D. Finley Patterson Principal

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MR. JOSEPH D. K. McLEES 29 ' 19 ..., Drafting Teacher MR. PHILIP HYMES 1929 ........,. Counselor MRS. LENA B. WHITNEY 1929. . .Counselor l MR. PHILIP GOLTZER 1929 to 1946 Commerce Teacher 1946 to 1951 ..., Dobbins Vocational-Technical 1951 . . Commerce Teacher MISS CLAIRE KEATING 1929 ..... English Teacher DEDICATION During the past thirty years mankind has been credited with some remarkable accomplishments. At present, we are in the midst of what is known as the space ageg and as the world progresses, our schools must also progress, for the youth of today must be prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. We have been most fortunate in having outstanding teachers at Mast- baum - men and women who are constantly striving to keep pace with an ever-expanding world of knowl- edge in order that they may be better qualified to teach the youth of today. We take pride in dedicating this record to those who have served Mastbaum for the past thirty years. They came to the school when the doors were first opened, and they have used their skill and ability to help mold our school into what we know it as today. They have watched many classes come and go and with each new term have found them- selves to be a little more capable of guiding those in their charge. For their past accomplishments, their unexcelled service, and their constant efforts to improve Mast- baum, we, the graduating classes of 1960, feel we owe these teachers our thanks.

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- -' f- uumwwvwm-rug . . . . . . . AND VICE PRINCIPALS To the Class of 1960: Due to the advancement in the many technological fields of our indus- trial world it is predicted that the next ten years will be known as the Golden Sixties. Your future is aimed directly at this decade. You now have the funda- mental tools of learning. You live in a community where your future develop- ment is unlimited. You have been aimed toward the future. I feel confident that you can achieve success in your future home, job and community. Best wishes for success and happi- ness in the future. William W. Renshaw Our thanks to Mr. Renshaw for planning our Junior Prom. -. ew, . . ix I . N -5.1 11 Tv 3.5. -fx, 'fxixx Whenever you are faced with a dif- ficulty, look for the opportunity in it, instead of being frightened by the task of overcoming it. Preparation is the key which helps open the door to opportunity. Whether you plan to go into industry, business, or on to higher education, you will, no doubt, pause to reflect upon how well you have prepared yourself for the future. Thoreau once said, Only that day dawns to which we are awake. His meaning has been clear to most of you, for your days at Mastbaum have had this goal in view. May you, the graduating class of 1960, be ever alert to make the most of your opportunities. Edmund H. Thomson Special thanks to Mr. Thomson for his guidance throughout our high school years. z 5