Moorestown Senior High School - Nutshell Yearbook (Moorestown, NJ)

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Marion L. LeConey Secretary Boa rd of Educafion Louise MCC. Bechtel Executive Assisranr B.A., Oberlin College M.A., Columbia University

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Superintendent of Schools Paul R. Jones M.A., Columbia University ...FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' DESK: Over a year ago a rocket called Sputnik blasted off from a launching area in Russia. Within a few days a wave of hysteria spread over this country. Many people, including government officials, asked the question, Why were the Russians able to place a satellite in orbit before the United States? Now tempers have cooled somewhat, and there is a chance to make a cool analysis of what happened and to appraise some facts. One important fact is that this country should not underestimate the ability of any people. Also we cannot afford to be second to any nation in either basic research or technology. Our survival in this modern world requires an adaptability to new things and a sense of sacrifice on our part. Unless we discipline ourselves and deny the things that weaken us, we may not be able to enioy the things we already have. Marshal Petain once said, Our spirit of enjoyment was greater than our spirit of sacrifice. We wanted to have more than we wanted to give. We spared effort Zvfkyfbfw PAUL R. JONES Superintendent of Schools and we met disaster.

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Carl F. Hensinger Principal of High School M.A., Lehigh University To the Seniors: You seniors are now completing an important step in your life, the significance of which will become more apparent to you in the years ahead. Your parents are making your graduation possible at considerable per- sonal sacrifice and expense. Your education is indeed a valuable part of your American heritage-something which has come to be regarded as the right of every American boy and girl. Let me assure you that each of you has had the oppor- tunity to prepare himself well for his role in the modern world. The most important part of your education was acquired in your home under the direction of your parents and your church. In the classroom and in your school and community activities you have had the op- portunity to work with groups of students and develop your individual talents in accordance with your interests and ambitions. You have developed self-discipline, the basic skills of learning, and the knowledge which you will need in this modern world. Thus, you have had the privilege of acquiring a good education. May I remind you that along with privileges go certain responsibilities. Now it becomes your responsi- bility as a citizen to keep yourself well informed about the events in your community, state, nation, and world so that you can act intelligently to improve your modern world. May this Nutshell with the theme Educating Youth for the Modern World ever remind you of your responsibilities of American citizenship. May you bring credit to yourselves, to your com- munity, and to your school as you seek to achieve success and happiness in this great democracy. Good luck! Sami Margaret M. Binker Assistant to the High School Principal M.S., Temple University