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

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VALEDICTORY Uppermost in the minds of young Americans today is the question, of the re« sponsibility of the American citizen and to what extent each individual is ex- ercising his right of suffrage. This year it is of more importance than it has been for some tire'that the people of voting age take advantage of this oppor- tunity that has been bequeathed to them through our constitutional government. It may mean the continuance or loss of our freedoms in social, economic and po- litical fields, We are too young as yet to voice our sentiments at election time so we appeal to you, who can, to assume the responsibility and not cast just a vote, but an intelligent one. Are we satisfied with the present conditions of our government?Have honest, capable citizens been elected to perform duties assigned to them? It is not alone the right, but also the responsibility of every American voter to try to assure that our government is placed in the hands of capable, honest men. iVe will never forget the friendships we have formed, nor the experiences we have had during our days at Morris Central School. We wish to thank the Board of Education, our teachers, parents, and friends for all the benefits we have enjoyed while here. On behalf of the Class of 1952 it is my privilege to say farewell. Audrey Morehouse SALUTATORY We, the Class of 10 2,welcome you to these commencement exercises. Tonirht marks the end of our education at Morris Central; but we shall never forget our Alma Mater, nor the helpful guidance and training we have re- ceived. Education is a necessity in this modern and complicated world. In or- der to have peace and to uphold democracy, people the world over must be en- lightened as to the difference between right and wrong, freedom and dictator- ships. Peoples and governments must be able to understand each other. We are proud to say that we are among the few who have received such an education and we hope that we will make good use of it. We wish to thank everyone for their interest and aid. appreciation and gratitude that we again say, Welcome . It is with deepest