Pratt Institute - Prattonia Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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UR democracy rests upon its sanction of man’s birthright — his freedom to religion, press, speech and the right to as- semble. Not only must the Federal government believe and sustain this principle, but so must every institution in the country if the democracy is to survive; for how can it en- dure unless the people themselves are imbued with its spirit? Pratt In- stitute maintains this belief in the Student Council where students dis- cuss problems arising in school and offer solutions for consideration by the authorities. Thus those who best know the problems of the governed bring them to light, and those who can best effect the solu- tions carry them out.

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AD: V- IS OR eae ee To carry out a new experiment one needs continual help and unceasing encouragement throughout the entire duration of the process. From Mr. Petersen, Miss Duntz, Mr. McKenzie, Mr. Millard, and Mr. Shirley, we, the staff, have received the back- ing that was needed to complete this volume. For technical guidance we must thank the Kelly Publishing Co., Horan Engraving Co., and Arthur Studios. PR A TF Oe The staff for this year’s Prattonia: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — William Keppler . . . ART EDITOR — Ralph Williams . . . PHOTOGRAPHY — Robert Smallman ... SPORTS EDITOR—Ernest Johnson . . . LITERARY EDITOR— Stephanie Masura .. . SOCIAL EDITOR—Gail Nesbitt. . . ASSISTANTS—H. Rosenthal, J. Coneen, G. Gilmore, M. Lynch, J. Munro, K. McLaughlin, W. Shannon, H. Tonnessen. Herein is preserved a feather from the wing of Time; plucked by us in this year 1941 to help you in recalling the essence of its passage. When in later years you gaze upon our captive, we hope that it will paint vivid images of youth, and friendship, and happiness, so that for you, at least, Time will have stood still. ... To you, the graduates, we extend our congratulations and our sincere wishes for the fullest possible future. po eel AY 2 aN oe

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Sees a ee mL ack Bs Se HE Student Council reopening in September ‘40 scanned the past and lived enough in the present to be able to pro- pose suggestions reaching into the future. The Pep Rally Com- mittee built up the “esprit de corps” of the student body and the Pratt Band effectively put it to music. With the union of the Pratt Institute Dramatic Musical Organization school spirit should know no bounds. Field Day succeeded in helping the freshmen to become acquainted with the upperclassmen, and to be introduced to social life at Pratt early enough to insure a pleasurable year. George Gilmore is the Council's president.