New Haven High School - Elm Tree Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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U 19:52--THE ELM TREE-- iw L' To H10 Class of 1932: This is an age in which doubt. skepticism. and pessimism are much too preva- lent. Such beliefs breed discouragement and tend to make the pathways of life dark and gloomy. ' I NVhen such ideas prevail, it is the fault of man himself: it is because he lacks faith and thinks of himself alone. Faith in others, faith in the good intentions of man in general. faith that the World is not bad but good, pave the way for certainty. belief and optimism. Un- selfishness, thoughtfulness, and humility in our relations with others make the path- ways of life bright and cheerful. More faith and unselfishness is what this good old world of ours really needs! I Witli best wishes to the Class of 1932 - and I wish it were possible to express it to each one of you individually -T am Cordially yours. IRVING N. COUNTRYMAN, '01. 15

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'932- THE ELM TREE l95Z To fill' Clclss of 1932! 'With each class which leaves our school every year in June l experience min- gled feelings of joy and regret. Joy. that our young people are htted, so far as we have been able to do, to face life and its problems, whether in college. in business and the community. or in the home. Regret, that their years with us have gone so quickly and that we have not done more for them than we have, and it is so that I think of you now. l feel so sure, however, that you have caught the wisiolz of all that we would have you do and be that I cannot fear for you. My heartiest good wishes are yours. May your lives be blessed with rich ser- vice to God and to your fellows. May you prove an inspiration to young men and young women just coming up the slope which you have climbed. May you be a solace and a comfort to those who are discouraged, and a blessing to the aged. the weak, and the infirm. And may you carry in your lives and your deeds the evi- dence of your reverence for God and your courage to do His work. Sincerely yours, JANET M. PURDUE. 14

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LI Ll I952 TI-1E ELM TREE '95Z To fllfl Class of 1932: lt is my great privilege to wish each and every member of the Class of 1932 my heartiest congratulations. You have completed your four years of secondary education. now ready to step into the dinferent walks of life. You will fmd many obstacles to overcome, some large and some small, but whatever they may be, I trust that your years at New Haven High School have strengthened you and given you courage to climb steadily upward. always aspiring for the higher and nobler things in life. N May your every effort lead you into the paths of loyalty, honesty. and truthful- ness and gain for you success and happiness through the many years to follow. My sincere best wishes. BARBARA A. L. HEWLETT. 16