Northampton County High School - Lighthouse Yearbook (Machipongo, VA)

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GREETINGS TO CLASS OF ' 51 It brings a glow of happiness to us to realize that you have reached this important period in your young lives and because of this happiness we feel it a privilege to offer our best wishes for your continued success. You, as well as classes before you, should be commended for perpetuating your Annual, The Lighthouse, which stands as a syn±)ol to all loyal Northampton- ians. In working with this edition of the Lighthouse you have worked cooperative¬ ly with each other, and that is a basic element in all of life ' s work. When people have learned to work, play, and live together in harmony most of life’s obstacles can be surmounted. Now as you are drawing near to your Commencement Day which will be one of your most cherished hours, even though you will be departing from Northampton County High School, w e would that you carry among your many treasured possessions the thought that one thing admired by all people is suc¬ cess”. The branch of human endeavor that you choose does not matter much; the fact that you succeed is all important because this proves that you have applied yourselves and have attained a set goal. When this is done others will respect you for your ability, talents and what you have accomplished. You will be ad¬ mired, not only for your contributions to mankind, but for the example set by you and the inspiration that you have been to others. The learningthat you have gained from your high school experiences should be of much value as you plot your future course. Those of us who have worked with you have felt that your education in subject matters should be coupled with real-life experiences, and towards this end we have worked together. Finally, the 1951 Lighthouse will be an inspiration to the classes that fol¬ low you, and they will be more determined to carry out a tradition that carries with it. Loyalty, Fidelity and Responsibility. Very sincerely. W. H. Smith Principal

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HIGH DEDICATIO To one whose patience, kindness and under¬ standing endeared him to his students and whose departure saddened their hearts. We dedicate this edition of The Lighthouse as a token of our affection to our former teach¬ er, coach, and friend, Mr. E. L. Williams, who entered the United States Army, Wednes¬ day, January 6, 1951. He answered his country ' s call to arms For help to fight the foe Even though we were sorry to see him leave Deep in our hearts we do not grieve For ' twas his duty we all know, We only pray, God keep him safe from harm. Written by Fannie Spady