Morris Central High School - Morrisanian Yearbook (Morris, NY)

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PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS We, the Class of '51, cordially welcome you to our Class Night exercises. If we perhaps seem too frivolous, pay no attention-------we're really quite ser- ious: We wish to thank everyone-----the Board of Education, our teachers, our friends, and our parents------who have helped us to reach this, the end of our high school career. We hope that in some small way we will be able to repay them for their vigilant attention. Again, we bid you welcome. Virginia Allen SALUTATORY Friends and Parents of the Graduating Class: We bid you welcome to the commencement exercises tonight. It is with a feeling of Joy and sorrow that we shut the doors to Morris Central School, and we know that the ideals and standards of our Alma Mater, instilled deep in our hearts, will always remain there. In twelve years we have gained our formal and basic education. We hope that this education has prepared us to meet sensibly and rightfully the trials and temptations of the world, which, at this time, faces a situation baffling and serious. History tells of many such conflicts, which indeed seem unfortun- ate. However, it is accepted that civilization will always progress and order- liness will follow chaos. It Is, Indeed, the lesson of wars that brings us nearer to brotherly living and ultimate peace. We, the graduating class, are now ready to go Into life to seek a more liberal education and we can only hope that our life's bit of work may in some small way improve the world in which we live. We are thankful for your loyalty and interest, for our wonderful school, and for the opportunities given to us. Now with sincere hearts end high hopes we, among others, enter the world ready to travel the road to world progress and democratic living. Elsie Jo Smith VALEDICTORY Is there one among us who can say, There will be no war , or There will be no peace ? I think not. It is a strange, changeable world in which we live. It is into this uncertain world that we, the graduates of this class, are stepping. Since there is no one who can really predict what the future will be, we can only hope that it will be a happy and a successful one. It is not odd that we wish to live in a world that is void of war and bloodshed, and yet, at the same time, it is not strange that we should be willing to fight-----and per- haps die----------------------------------------------------------------for our country. As we leave the halls of Morris Central, we are very conscious of these contrasting viewpoints, for the precarious world sit- uation has brought them close to home. All of us, I think, want the chance to live peacefully, but we will, if necessary, give up our thoughts of a peaceful life and fight, as our ancestors have done, to make the world safe, if possi- ble, for the social, political and economic American ideals. Our future may not hold in store for us exactly what we wish it to, never- theless, you may be sure that it will be met with the best of our ability. It has been my privilege this evening to say farewell for the entire Class of 1951. Our formal association with M. C. S. is about to end, but we will never forget the many happy days which we have known here. It is with a feeling of regret that we leave the familiar surroundings that we have known so long to venture forth on our own. Virginia Allen