Perkiomen School - Griffin Yearbook (Pennsburg, PA)

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BOARD OF OVID W. ESHBACH i'11l, M.S., E.E., Sc.D., President . FOSTER C. HILLEGASS i'1Ol, A.B., Vice-President . . . . WAYNE H. ROTHENBERGER I'07l M.S.A., Secretary . GEORGE W. MOSSER, Treasurer ................. ANDREW A. ANDERS C052 M.D. ...... . MONROE H. ANDERS C03l. A.B., LL.B. . . . . THOMAS S. ANDERSON ........... GEORGE K. BRECHT, ESO- . . . . GUNARD O. CARLSON ...... I ............... . THE REV. CALVIN M. DELONG, B.S., A.B., D.D. . . . . ROBERT E. FREEMAN ............................ THE REV. ROBERT I. GOTTSCHALL' t'O7l. B.D., A.M. . SAMUEL W. HARRISON ......................... GREVILLE HASLAM, B.S., M.A.. L.I-LD. ....... . .. THE REV. HARVEY K. HEEBNER t'96l. A.M., B.D. . . . . THE REV. LEVI S. HOFFMAN K'O3l, A.B.. B.D. ..... .. TRUSTEES THE REV. ELMER E. S. IOHNSON t'95l. A.B., D.D., Ph.D. . . . . IUDGE HAROLD KNIGHT, LL.D. ........ .... ...... . THE REV. LESTER K. KRIEBEL C'l8l. A.B., B.D. . . . VERNON K. KRIEBLE C'U3l, Ph.B., M.Sc., Ph. D. . . . D. MONTFORT MELCHIOR, A.B., A.M., Pcl.D. . . .. WAYNE C. MESCHTER 4Ex. 'OZJ ............ CHARLES H. ORTT i'99l, A.B. ..... . ALBERT E. ROGERS, A.B., A.M. ...... . . ALVIN K. ROTHENBERGER i'07l, B.S.A. LINN SCHANTZ I'l8l. A.B., M.A.. LL.B. . . . . LLOYD S. SCHULTZ C247 B.S. ....... . OSCAR S. SCHULTZ IEx. 'ODI .... MALCOLM SCHWEIKER .................. HERBERT B. SHEARER l'O3l Ph.B., B.S., M.D. . . . . HARRY W. SHIMER C003 A.B. ............. . Evanston . . . . Pennsburg, . . . . Pennsburq. Philadelphia, Philadelphia, . . . . . . Ardmore, Philadelphia, . . . . Norristown, . . . . . . Thomdale, . . . East Greenville, Allentown, . . . . Norristown, Upper. Darby. Philadelphia, Philadelphia, . . Lansdale, . . . . Hereford, P . . . . . Ambler, Pennsburq, , Ill Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Hartford, Conn . . . Lansdowne, Glenside, Quakertown, . . . . Pennsburq, Pa Pa. Pa Pa . . Worcester, Pa . . . . Allentown, . . . . Allentown, . . . . Boyertown, Pa Pa Pa Worcester, Pa Worcester, P . . . Shimerville, Pa G. CI.

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Dedication It is the custom for the Senior Class to dedicate to that member of the faculty, who, by his interest and guidance, has done the most to merit its continual grat- itude and remembrance. Mr. Gemmell, in appreciation of your keen interest in student activities as class adviser, we wish to express our gratitude by dedicating this, our Senioryearbook, to you. To the Class of 1947: Try and still. try, for who knows what is possible. -- Michael Faraday ' These words bya pioneer scientist represent a challenge to every- one, especially to you, the American youth of today. 'You are part of a great government, founded on democratic ideals, enriched by a proud heritage, blessed by possession of atomic power, and now committed to an active role in building a peaceful world. Your assignment for to- morrow is to prove yourself equal to the challenging task of active cit- izenship inthat government. Faraday's words were not designed for one nation alone, nor restricted solely to the realm of physical science. In the same manner you must try and still try to become global citizens -- to expand your sympathies and concepts to include all people every- where. I congratulate you on your past achievement and present attain- ment. While your future may now seem uncertain, and bewildering, I have confidence that your good cheer and optimism will give you the courage necessary to clear each hurdle in stride. Laugh often, espec- ially at yourself. Set truth and justice as your goals and let quiet hon- esty be your guide. Traveling this path you will not fail to contribute to the better world for which all humanity yearns. You have my best wishes for a happy and productive future. Sincerely, Alfred Gemmell

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Headmasters Message . When men become discouraged with their lack of progress, they can find last- ing comfort in John 3, verses 6 to 8: That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound there- of, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. . ' Many of you graduating in June and August have started to rebuild your lives. You have faced the reality of life through grim experiences beyond the call of age, but you are more thanmere flesh, you are men reborn with the spirit of determina- tion to amount to something and to work for the betterment of mankind and the world. Experience is like the wind that comes and goes--sometimes refreshing and beneficial, sometimes destructive and searing. But no one can dodge exposure to experience as no one can dodge the wind. This experience leaves its imprint--good or bad--and you, alone, must decide which to retain and which to discard, which is permanent like the Spirit and which is only flesh and transitory. We at Perkiomen who are your friends and teachers can help you differentiate between the relevant and the irrelevant. Each of you deserves to be treated as if he were the only student here toward whom all our energies, knowledge, and experience have been directed. Four words will summarize our educational environment today: Too many, too soon . We regret to see you leave, but you pass on to greater challenges, greater hopes, and wider vistas. We shall not forget you. You are indelibly a part of us, and we are a part of you. Through our shared experiences we are as close as the Spirit of God and the wind which surrounds us always. May He bless you and watch over you. Albert E. Rogers Headmaster