Methacton High School - Methactonian Yearbook (Fairview Village, PA)

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So that we might prepare ourselves BELOW: Alpheus P. Drayer Administrative Assistantg Pl'1.B. Dickinson College, M.Ed. Kent State University. 22 ABOVE: john T. Faul Administrative Assistantp Associate Degree Temple University. BELOW: Willis E. Bosler Administrationg B.A. University of Pennsylvania.

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Message to the Class of 1970: Many of us - adults and youth - get discouraged when we look at the local or national scene so filled with all kinds of problems and turmoil, and we get worried each time we hear the round-up of local and international news reminding us of what is wrong with youth, the local community, the state or the world. Where shall we begin to solve these momentous problems? An ancient Chinese proverb pin points the answer: lf there is beauty in the character, There will be harmony in the home. lf there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. lf there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. The key to the solution of all problems in society is individual character, integrity, and honesty. lt is the beginning of all good things. No rearrangement of bad eggs can make a good omelet. The foundation for good character is the example of parents specifically and adults in general. All the ad- vanced insights of psychology have confirmed an old saying: the apple does not fall far from the tree. A second influence on character development which cannot be underestimated is the influence of friends - your peers - classmates. He that walks with the wise becomes wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 We take on the characteristics of those with whom we associate. First we dress like them, then we speak like them, then we think like them, and finally we act like them. l VINCENT F. FARINA, CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR l AND SUPERVISING PRINCIPALQ B.S. Kutztown State Col- lege, M.Ed. Temple University. The third ingredient in Character education, which I would like to stress is training in responsibility. I be- lieve we instill in youth respect for the moral order in society by demonstrating certain standards and re- sponsibilities which are part of his day by day experi- ences which become his rights. For example, we prove to him the value of effort and work by giving recogni- tion to merit, which says to the pupil you must work for what you get. We teach respect for the rights of others, by giving every student a certain set of stand- ards and responsibilities which lead to earned privileges. There are many things we all would want to give you - our graduates - but nothing quite compares with the value of good character. When wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, much is lost, When character is lost, all is lost. ln the opinion of Edmund Burke, Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other. It is my hope and prayer that we: your parents, your teachers, your administrators, and your school board members have taught you by example the importance of character -the basis of moral and spiritual values. Sincerely yours, Vincent F. Farina Superintendent

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ABOVE: john C. Byrne Senior High Principalg B.A. Gettysburg College, M.Ed. Temple University. BELOW: john E. Scholl Senior High Assistant Principal: B.S. West Chester State College, M.S. University of Pennsylvania. 23 if Best Wishes to the Class of 1970: As you venture forth in life there are many avenues to follow that will lead to a successful life. Remember always that knowledge without common sense is follyg without method it is waste: without kindness it is fanaticism. But with common sense it is wisdom: with method it is power: with kindness it is virtue, life and peace. While at Methacton we hope we have given you the foundations to carry forth your every aspiration. Again, may I wish each and everyone of the Class of 1970 a strong and lasting future. Sincerely, HW, john C. Byrne Principal BELOW: William G. Croner Director of Activities: B.S. West Chester State College. -