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

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'YZ X? :IQ If W i f wil l ,,,, s,-,-,-e.,,,,,,, c XX 1 To the Class of 1947: As another commencement season approaches and the members of another graduating class prepare to leave our school, I presume with the usual mixed emotions of joy and sorrow, it is my sincere Wish that the friendships you have formed, the habits you have developed, and the lessons you have learned will help to make your lives a bit more pleasant, a bit more useful than they might otherwise have been. You began your high school career during one of the darkest periods in the worldis history, and you have lived to see the cause of right and decency prevail. Though learned at an appalling cost in human lives and material, the importance of developing the moral courage to carry on, during those moments of despair, which all must sooner or later experience, is a lesson which forever should remain with us. With most of the peoples of the earth looking longingly in the direction of the United States for a solution to their problems, the need for the development of outstanding leaders and an intelligent, unselfish citizenry becomes immediately apparent. Never before have we been called upon to assume such an important role in World affairs. I am certain that during the past three years at New Haven High School you have made a splendid start toward the development of the necessary qualities to meet successfully this great challenge. Cordially yours, ENILIONS I. BOWEN, Assistant Principal N. H. H. S., 1915 18 I

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v f Adj f' N ' 'Ox fm. fg :tg 455' . . Wy -.. C lass of Nineteen F orty-Seven: Mr. I. Edgar Hoover, director of the FBI, in trying to account for the crimes in our country, and to check them, has concluded that there has been a parental and national educational neglect in the spiritual education of our boys and girls under twenty-one. A magazine, in an article along the same lines, gave the following statistics of two large families who once lived in the State of New York. One family, Mr. and Mrs. M. J., was strictly materialistic, with no faith in the church or the unseen spiritual forces of life. From a study made of over a thousand descendants of this family, three hundred died prematurely, one hundred were sent to the penitentiary, over a hundred were convicted of vice, and one hundred were drunkards. The other family was that of jonathan Edwards and his wife, both of whom believed in religious training. A study of over seven hundred of their descendants showed sixty-five college professors, thirteen university presidents, three hundred preachers, six authors of worthy books, three U. S. Congressmen, and one Vice- President of the United States. Mr. Hoover would probably say, -- What this all sums up to is that we, human beings, develop much according to right training - with spiritual leader- shipf, A well planned garden for instance, if neglected, will develop only Weeds, crowding out all flowers or other useful products. Likewise, whatever our age, we require restraints and guidance, otherwise, bad habits creep into our lives, leaving no room for developing worthy characters and useful living. Again, religion resembles a road map, a guide which, if followed, aids one in discovering and traveling a safer, surer, and happier life. Our country, therefore, counts on all of us to carry on this principle, which has made America what it is. Your fine school record assures us that you will try to do your part. We all wish you success and happiness. Cordially yours, CHARLES L. KIRSCHNER, N.H.H.S. ,88 Principal Emeritus 17

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Tl, , X-1 ,ox B91 W - f W 1 ,Q-,Q To the Class of 1947: Well, this is the end of a perfect day, Near the end of a journey, too: But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true. For memory has painted this perfect day In colors that never fade, And we find at the end of a perfect day The soul of a friend we,ve madef, These words, found in Carrie Jacobs Bondls very well-known and popular, nostalgic ballad, seem most appropriate to me at this time, as I contemplate the passing from the halls of Hillhouse of one more senior class. You girls and boys have reached the end of a perfect dayvg you have many a vivid and happy Jmemoryvg and you have made', the souls of many friends. It is a somewhat sad and yet a happy, inspiring thought to carry away with you. We are all proud of the record you have established in your years of secondary school life. You have worked hard and well, and you have enjoyed many happy days, too, which you will long remember. Your athletes have brought much glory and prestige to your school and have displayed a type of sportsmanship, cooperation, and loyalty which will make them better men, as they go out into the world. During these years in your Alma Mater you have gained, I believe, not alone knowledge but also a spirit of tolerance and loyalty and a vision which should help you in future years. I have deeply enjoyed the friendship of many of you and now extend my heartiest congratulations to you all as you are about to depart. to emblazon your names successfully and proudly upon the scroll which is called -Tomorrow. Cordiallv yours, FRANK H. NETFLETON, '04 Administrative Assistant 19 9 -Y