Mechanicsburg High School - Artisan Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, PA)

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CARL R. KOCH James Russell Lowell has said, The better part of any man's education is that which he gives himself. Does this imply that the new building illustrated within these covers is unnecessary? That good teachers are unimportant? That at- tendance at school for a specific number of years is a waste of time? Obviously, Mr. Lowell intended no conclusions such as those intimated above. He emphasized The better part as secured through self- instruction. Guidance, drill, memorization, reci- tation, outlines are all a fundamental portion of our learning, but that which is most meaning- ful, permanent, and pleasurable grows from the indiyidual's personal accomplishment and dis' covery. During the first year at Senior High School, we have encountered adversities unforeseen, because of disruption of school activities, etc. However, we feel that definite strides have been made in establishing a pattern of living in our second home. ln determining the most desirable guides for our daily activities, suggestions have been offered and, in many cases, adopted after trial. The key to success in any venture involving sev- eral hundred students is the individual's willing- ness to work on self-discipline, self-improvement in academics, activities, and personal contacts. We have traveled far on this road, hilt there are many paths yet to be charted. May you take pride in your contributions to the welfare of MHS and determine that you will be most dili- gent in that better part of a man's education. Nile are on the threshold of a new era of techno- logical progress. It is so easy to be intrigued by new mechanisms, bewildered by gadgets, and busy with television, tax problems, etc. However, a need that far exceeds all of these involvements is that we as individuals retain our respect for mankind and work in all Helds of human en- deavor with a conquering spirit. VVe must be sure to understand that democracy is not an heirloom which can be passed from one generation to another. Each generation must protect the right to be free in war or in peace, and the cost may be high. All great achievements demand hard work and sacrihce. Your accomplishments in school have been many. These we acknowledge with sincere thanks and appreciation. Graduation will offer you many ada ditional opportunities to demonstrate the no- bility of work and the dignity of human service. As you look to the future, even. so the future looks to you. M70 covet for all of you the very best. CARL L. GRAHAM

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Standing left to right: J. Robert Elser, Clyde Strock, George Cain, jr., Fred Stoner, Sr., George Houck, Wayne Bishop, Wil- liam Bitner, jr., William Smith, Harry Mann, Norman Brubaker. Seated left to right: Mrs. Simeon Coodfellow, Mrs. john Hanlon, Mrs. O. C. Miller, Mrs. Harold Miller, john Rupp, Howard Heinaman, Robert Trimble, Theodore Trimmer. T HE BO RD OF EDUCATIO We, the class of l958, are deeply grateful to the Board of Edu- cation that we are privileged to spend our senior year in this fine new building, which is the result of their thoughtful plan- ning, hard work, and judicious handling of the taxpayers' money. At the same time, the Board, by renovating and refurnishing the old high school building, has provided a separate building for junior high school pupils, which is an asset to our educational pI'OgI'2l IH. Wlc cannot begin to count the number of hours spent in plan- ning the innumerable details necessary for such an undertaking to be carried to a successful conclusion. This undoubtedly has meant for each of them giving up personal desires and pleasures for the benefit of the community. The results of their devotion are evident to anyone entering the new high school building. Beautiful furniture. modern offices, and a well co-ordinated color scheme work together to produce one of the most attrac- tive schools in this area. New industries and constantly expanding building developments are ever bringing new families, many of them with young chil- dren-, to the area. Our Board of Education will no doubt next with the problem of classes overflowing our present ele- facilities. W'ithin the forseeable future, they may have be faced mentary is to to consider the construction of new elementary accommodation to take care of these children. Wle are eonhdent that they will continue in the future as they have in the past to provide the Mechanicsburg area with the best educational advantages possible. 6

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OUR COUNSELORS ELIZABETH W. LASSEN How to invest one's life is too vital a thing to leave to chance. Have you made plans for investing yours? Education is like a building. Your new senior high- school building didn't just happen. It is the com- posite result of long-range planning to the end that you might have the advantages of the best educa- tional facilities within the range of the financial resources of this community. To achieve this goal, more thought had to be given to planning, to laying a solid foundation., to erecting a durable structure of functional worth, and to eye- appeal features. Each individ- ual brick in this building has a specific job to do. As the complexities of living multiply, it becomes ever more imperative for you to explore, choose, and plan, so that you might make the greatest possible positive contribution to society commensurable with your per- sonal resources. Will your building of the fu- ture be a hollow shell behind fine veneer or will it reflect, as does this school, methodical planning, wise use of available materials, and skillful workman- ship? WILLIAM D. DENTON Countless authors have written ,about and orators have talked about the limitless opportunities for the young graduate as he enters into full member- ship in our society. Certainly, it cannot be denied that opportunities are boundless in this land of ours. Yet, in spite of this fact, more abilities are wasted, more talents remain untapped than ever before. YVhy? Because many are content to drift along the easiest path, letting their futures be de- termined by chance rather than by creating their own futures through careful planning, truth- ful self-analysis, and the utmost utilization of their experiences. The student who takes courses for credits, rather than a desire for knowledge, the typist who leaves a letter uncompleted be- cause the clock has struck five, the worker who does shoddy work where it won't show-to them opportunity is limited. The person who constantly strives to better himself, who does a good job because of pride in accomplishment -to hin1 op- portunity has no limit. Plan your futures well, but, re member, there are no free rides to success.