New Brighton High School - Alaurum Yearbook (New Brighton, PA)

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Q' wkf fi' ' it is tg' , S D N i J fn if fi.,-X W ' II11'-ssttk' :- SYMBOLS HE symbols above the entrance to New Brigton High School have been the cause of guessing and wonder as to their meaning. The first is that of a serpent entwined about an anchor, called Swastika. This is interpreted as a charm, a magical figure, or a religious token, and therefore represents good luck. The middle figure is the trident of Neptune, the mythical god of the waters, particularly the sea. This son of Saturn and Opis bears his threefpronged scepter as a sign of ruling power. Thus the second figure is interpreted. The last is that of Caduceus, and is that of a snakefentwined staff-the staff of a herald, originally the property of Mercury, the messenger of the mythical gods. The staff may be defined as a stick or pole for support or defense. Our school through its administrative officers and faculty is to prepare us for life. It wishes us all the possible good luck, hence the Hrst symbol. The knowledge gained here is our scepter of power for the future, therefore the second figure. Since know' ledge is power it will be our staff of support in future years.