Northeast High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In fl'lt'llll1f This is my last message to you as sponsor ot the Class ot lune, l95O. l have had many duties to perform, most ot them very pleas- ant, and in most cases they have worked out very smoothly and suc- cesslully. No other duty has given me more joy and pleasure than this one ot congratulating you upon your graduation trom North- east High School. l am thankful for the fine spirit ot cooperation trom the members ot the class. l am particularly grate- tul to those members ot the class whose splendid cooperation made this book and other class activities so successful. There is no short cut to wisdom and characterg danger and ditti- culty may beset our paths,but they can be overcome by those whose unswerving purpose is to reach to- wards lite's highest goals. The world today needs men who will assume their share ol its work and responsibilities. Northeast has tried to build such men but the re- sults are in your hands. Go torth resolved to do the best you can and l assure you that happiness and success will be di rectly proportionate to the energy you put torth. Sincerely yours, LOUIS HERWlG Six lil ' u

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, , I, grienals, gym glass of gg-June, 1950: This Nation, based upon government by the people, has achieved a leadership and responsibility in the world, and' is now being tested as to its worthiness to continue as such. It is a time of testing for us, too. Our con- sciences as much as our power-our friendliness as much as our size-and our acceptance of responsibilities to maintain decency, freedom and stability will determine our future leadership, influence and position in this bewildered world. Continuance of this way of life in a free country requires a large measure of self-discipline. If all rules of conduct must be set up by law, then freedom disappears. Only a dictator could enforce such rules. Our tremendous production, our advances in science, communications and energy sources complicate the decisions you must make. You are leaving Northeast, where the moral and ethical lessons you have learned will help guide you to right conclusions. We must never lose sight of the truth that material abundance, alone, yields little happiness. Only a fundamentally spiritual people can enjoy the blessings of continued prosperity and peace. God grant you the vision of a wonderful America and the strength to keep it so. Sincerely, CHARLES A. YOUNG Principal. Five

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TO THE GRADUATES OF TUNE, 1950: You are leaving the sheltering walls of this noble institution, at a time when economic conditions are considerably upset. Employ- ment prospects are not too bright, and political conditions are chaotic. Under these circumstances, all of your manhood and common sense will be required to steer a course calculated to bring you safely through the turmoil. May your abilities be equal to the task, and history show a creditable performance on the part of all Northeasters. GEORGE H. EISENHARDT Vice Principal. TO THE CLASS OF TUNE, 1950: l wish to congratulate you on your graduation from Northeast. This is a great school, with a wonderful history inherited from its thousands of loyal graduates. You are now part of that group, ready to make your own place in the Community. Northeast graduates have been particularly loyal to this school. They have entered every profession, business and industry in all parts of the world, and they always keep NE first in their minds. This loyalty and high fidelity of our graduates has paved the way for you, and to a large extent has made your path easier. For, no matter where you go, you will find a Northeaster ready and willing to give you a helping hand. Now, the corollary to this, is for you, the present graduates, to continue to develop the same respect for Northeast among your genera- tion. You owe it to yourself, your classmates and future graduates to keep Northeast in its proper position in our society. Best regards! Sincerely, WALTER E. HOWARTH Vice Principal. Sevvn