Mount Pleasant High School - Green Leaf Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

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HANNAH T. WESESKY Lock Haven State Teachers College, B.S. Pennsylvania State College, ME. Latin English Green Flash Sponsor Senior Class Adviser So rapidly the years have passed. Activities and friendships are to be sus- pended but never forgotten. It has been a wonderful period of fellowship, and for me it has been a distinct privilege and a pleasure to serve in the capacity of class advisor. To you, departing Seniors, the opening of this book should signify, a fervent hope that peace reign again in a troubled World. As you browse through the pages, pause at each familiar picture with a sin- cere Wish for uninterrupted happiness and prosperity. Close the book only in a spirit of confidence that your eyes are lifted to high ideals, and now you are eager to begin the climb. May all of you, as members of the mem- orable class of 1952, return often to re-unite in the spirit of good fellowship that per- meates our halls. Let us not forget Mount Pleasant. 1952 6 As you glance through the annual in later years, no doubt you will have a nos- talgic feeling for your Alma Mater. There will be recollections of happy and stimu- lating experiences which so often will at- tach themselves to your thoughts, Words, and deeds. - For the past four years, your teachers have strived to aid you in preparing your- self for life in the adult world, to take your place in the realm of business or industry, or to pursue a higher education. They are confident that you are ready to face the responsibilities that will be placed upon you. May He who is the guide of all great men prevent you from becoming lost in the modern labyrinth and help you to travel the open road in happiness and with a peace of mind! LESLIE B. KING Moravian College, B.A. Pennsylvania State College, M.S. Civics Problems of Democracy Coach of Football Chess and Checkers Club Sponsor Senior Class Adviser

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E. R. SCHWINGER Principal At this phase of your school life your thoughts naturally turn to graduation or commencement. These words are synony- mous, but yet differ to a great degree. Grad- uation, to many, is the final attainment of certain goals, the culmination of many and varied achievements, the completion of one's formal education. Rather than thinking in terms of a race well won, let us think in terms of commencement, a new beginning, not the end. There are three great fundamental ways of learning. One may learn from books or printed material, from people, or from direct experience. Now that your high school days are over, learning will not cease: it will continue in a much broader manner, you are just Commencing. Acceptance of spiritual values in your future endeavors is important, do not overlook them. To face civic responsibilities with fortitude and to fulfill your social obligations with gracious- ness will mean much in your successful realization of the happiness every true American deserves. lt is a pleasure to congratulate you on your success to date, and extend to you best wishes in meeting the challenges that lie ahead. IOHN F. HEINEY Superintendent We have recently experienced a recurrent wave of de-emphasis on certain intercol- legiate sports. This demand for reform has arisen as the result of a popular revulsion of feeling against the high-pressure win-at- any-price philosophy. This reform is needed. lt happens every so often and is a good example of what takes place when the nautral will-to-win is no longer governed by conscience and reason. Anyone who hopes for success in any field of endeavor must have the will-to-win in generous measure. lt is a very necessary attribute of character, The fact that you are graduating today is evidence, in part at least, of your will-to-win. The big difference, of course, lies in how we win. When we gain success after a hard struggle, fought against fair competition, and according to the rules, we strengthen and ennoble our character and we gain an immense satis- faction and self-confidence. But when we win only because we have cheated, evaded, or ignored the rules we somehow never seem to find the success or satisfaction for which we have become so degraded. The game of Life has rules which cannot be broken except at great risk. Play the game hard. Play it to win, but play it ac- cording to the rules. Good luck and best wishes to you. 5

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F FIELILTY DAVID I. ANDERSON Swarthmore College, A.B. University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Core Curriculum Social Studies Pet Club Sponsor MARGARET H. BEESON Beaver College Home Economics Boys' Chel Club 7 MARGARET BAKER Grassborc State Teachers College, B.S. Core Curriculum Mathematics Nature Club Sponsor CATHERINE BIEBER Drexel Institute Home Economics Girls' Home Economics Club Sponsor