Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons High School - Knight Yearbook (Schenectady, NY)

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From the dawn of civilization to the infinite limits of eternity, man reigns supreme among creatures; supreme by virtue of his integrity, his individuality. The individual is paramount in all institutions involving him, and his inalien- ability must always be recognized by these institutions. The alternative is the subsequent negation of the true essence of liberty, academic or otherwise. It is this sanctity of the human spirit, responsible for the elevation of man, which rightly accompanies his social development. An institution educational in nature, being a form of so- ciety, must unconditionally subordinate itself to the person- al rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) of the men whose lives it encompasses. The history of freedom ir- refutably proves that this individualism is the driving, stim- ulating force in any vibrant, active organization. Integrity manifests itself on many fronts, be it in the classroom, in one of the numerous student activities, or on the interscholastic scene. A correct sense of values dictates that this essential, personal aspect of student life be given its just place of honor. Thus, the theme of the 1967 KNIGHT is the preeminence of the individual, the embodiment of true human value.

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