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

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rimcljpali To the Semlor Class of 52: Any message at this time should begin with congratulation to you, a class that has proven that the worth of the individual is an important factor in any society that has as its aim, Democratic Living . Four years ago we started out together believing that each one of you had some contribution to make towards the overall development of Northampton County High School, and today we can look back with pride at your contributions, re¬ gardless of how small or great they may have been. To us they have been contri¬ butions well made. We have tried to guide you by democratic principles and through this same medium you have interpreted your school program to our community. Through you the community has gained confidence in its educational system and now this confidence must be kept forever burning just as your Lighthouse . We regret to think that you are leaving at a time when the trend is point¬ ing towards better facilities for the educational Advancement of the youth of our County. Still we realize that school is simply living, and in life oftimes those who have paved the way are not granted the privilege to reap the full benefits of the finished product. The memory of your contributions, however, will be a part of the total pattern. As you go from these walls, ve know you will carry many things, some of whioh will soon be forgotten, hut we wish you to remember that you still have greater contributions to make to this American way of life . Tour Alma Mater ' s achievements will be more effective over and beyond the things that have already been brought forth because of you. Those of us who have been entrusted with your well being thus far, wish for you all the success possible, but, beyond that, we are eager to see you exert yourselves to do good and grow nobly. Finally, Class of 52, as in former years we wish to congratulate you for the perpetuation of an integral part of your school life, namely, The Lighthouse It has for many years been lighting the pathway of Northampton ' s graduates. The way that you have cooperated in making litis one of the most successful issues since its beginning should prove a valuable experience to you in the future. W. H. Smith

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larlnam-Flaa ■ ■ • eMtatlan To Luberta Felton, our friend and former classmate whose voice we have missed for three years, we dedicate this the nineteen hundred and fifty- two edition of the Northampton County High School Light- House. With this dedication go our sincerest wishes that she will soon be among us to share again the golden memories of which she is so vital a part. May Heaven smile upon her As she grows well and strong; May she be back among us Before it is too long. i