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Page 11 text:
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THE HISTORY OF THE NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens Community High School, organized in 1920, is located in District No. 68. Those on the first board of education were, George Nuern-berger, president; George Wirth, Jr., secretary; S. J. Woodward; Henry J. Reuss, Jr.; and William Eberhardt. In the summers of 1922 and 1924. attempts were made to discontinue the school but both failed. In 1931, our present school building was built and in 1938, the gymnasium was added. This year the school has an enrollment of 117 students and a faculty of nine teachers.
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Page 10 text:
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1950: The faculty, the student body, and New Athens, Illinois, are fortunate in the character of the student body of the New Athens Community High School. May I express to all the students the wish that the year 1949-50 be a red letter year— and that the hard work, the many pleasures, the fine acquaintances that have been formed, help to bring out and develop the best throughout many years of useful citizenship. Leo L. Cox, Principal
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Page 12 text:
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To The Members of The Class of 1950 You, the graduating class of 1950, of New Athens Community High School, are in mid-life, just as our century is now in its mid-life. So much has gone on before, but so much is yet expected. It might be said that these are troubled times, but there never has been a period in world history that has not been troubled and the world has withstood them. Great issues must be decided soon. Shall we live in a “welfare state” or shall we adhere to the principles that enabled our nation to be the leader among nations, that it is today. Clear and level heads will be imperative in the trying times to come. You must learn now to think independently and not to be swayed by emotionalism. Assume maturity as soon as possible. The future lies in your hands. Live your life to the fullest, enjoying every minute of it, but remember also your duty to humanity, and help make our world a better one to live in by taking part in its activities. As we of the school board join with the faculty and remaining school body to bid you adieu, we wish you well and extend the hope that you will not only become citizens of your community but a citizen of the United States and the world, as well.
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