Newington High School - Sequin Yearbook (Newington, CT)

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 To the Class of ’48: As a last message to the Class of '48, 1 should like to call your attention to the fact that the world of to-day is fast dividing itself into two opposing sets of ideas, two contrasting philosophies of life and of social organization—those of democracy versus dictatorship, of free enterprise versus communism, of individualism versus collectivism. During your school days, the teachers have attempted to give you an understanding of the essential elements of the American democratic way of life and to develop among you a true appreciation of the glorious American heritage of freedom. They have stressed the ethical and spiritual values, the possibilities of a future world of freedom, peace and justice, as well as the material benefits in our way of life. We sincerely hope that you have gained an appreciation for your rights and privileges and a knowledge of your duties and responsibilities as a citizen during this educational process. If so, we can count on you to repudiate any attempt to betray our heritage of freedom and that you will continue to help in making democracy live. John B. Hendershot Superintendent of Schools 6 The 1948 Sequin

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Silling, left to right—M. Rast. B. Skomars. M. Dagle. Standing—R. Nugent, W. Blankenburg, E. Carey. Editor-in-Chief............. Assistant Editor............ Business Manager............ Assistant Business Manager Sports Editors.............. Art Editor.................. ........... William Blankenburg .................Russell Nugent .................Edward Carey ..................... Mary Rast Russell Nugent, Barbara Skomars ...........William Blankenburg The 1948 Sequin 5

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A decade ago the first graduation class of Newington High was preparing to end their secondary school life. Little did many of the class who graduated in 1938 realize how completely they would encompass the globe. Your class was completing the second grade. The year nineteen hundred and forty-eight and high school graduation had no meaning for you at that time. However. in the short span of ten years, time has lost some of its remoteness. The path backward never seems so long as the unknown road stretching ahead. What faces you as you cross the same threshold and go forth from school may be even more fantastic than that which the Class of 193.8 and succeeding classes experienced. The years start with a crawl, go into a walk, and before one is aware, break into a run. Lest your life span be over before you have thought out a plan of accomplishments with well-defined goals, I should advise intensive thought on this matter now. If these goals include doing something that will make the world a happier place because you have lived in it. your school will be proud to remember you as one ot its graduates. Charles A. Bowes Principal The 1948 Sequin 7