Reading High School - Arxalma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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NINETEENTHUQTYSIX DR. JOHN H. EISENHAUER, PRINCIPAL C When We think of Deeds of Great Men as the object of dedication of this annual, we cannot refrain from pro- jecting ourselves into the future to the time when the members of the class will be nearing old age. From this point it will be interesting to look back to the boys and girls who dedicated this book. What signs of great men and Women were then observable? Strange as it may seem, the characteristics of greatn ess in a given individual are seldom recognized in early life and often not until long after death. One reason for this is that great men and women usually live in advance of their age. People generally are skeptical of change. Iesus was crucified. Socrates was forced to drink the deadly hemlock. Galileo was sentenced to an indefinite term of imprisonment by the Inquisition. Lincoln Was assassinated. Hnd so We might continue the list of those Who paid the extreme penalty. ln the small space allotted to us we must be content t o say that 'While many great men did not pay the ex- treme penalty, their deeds Were not fully appreciated during their generation. Beware of public opinion. lt is with you today and against you tomorrow. Great men seek the truth and follow the truth withapurpose. My final word to you is: i'Do thou likewise.'

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NINETEEN Tl-IIRTY six BGARD OF EDUCATION Seated, left to right-Mr. Schmehl, Mr. Stone, Mr. Romig, Mrs. Hoopes, Mr. Ford, Mr. Heckman Cstandingl. Mr. Hettinger, Mr. Heim, Mrs. Fox, Mr. Hendricks, Mr. Eshelman, Mr. Snyder. GFFICERS President-Mr. Edwin L. Hettinger. Vice-President-Mr. Warren Romig. Secretary-Oscar B. Heim. Superintendent of Schools-Mr. Thomas H. Ford. MEMBERS OF Tl-IE BOARD Mr. Edwin L. Hettinger, Mr. Warren Romig, Mr. Eugene F. Hendricks, Mrs. Pllice H. Fox, Mr. Luther C. Schmehl, Mr. Plbsalom O. Eshel- Treasurer-Mr. William Seaman. Solicitor-Mr. George Eves. Superintendent of Buildings-Mr. H. Raymond Heckman. Superintendent of Supplies-Mr. Walter K. Coleman. man, Mr. George Snyder, Mr. Hlvin F. Stone, Mrs. Hazelette Hoopes.

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JUNE WILLIAM L. FINK, Vice principal Q 'lDeeds of great menl This is the theme that you have chosen for your year-book. Fortu- nate indeed will be those of you who will reach the highest round of the ladder of fame. But your number Will, of necessity, be smalll The rest of us, however, need not despair. There is another group of immortals to Which all of us may belong. I am thinking of the Hall of Fame ot the Unsung Great. Here you Will find the soldiers Who suffered at Valley Forge, the pioneer mothers who helped to carve out an empire in the West, the men who gave themselves to Walter Reed's experiments. Their names We have forgotten, their deeds We shall never forget. The World needs illus- trious leaders, just as truly does it require legions of Worthy followers. In the latter pantheon, each of us may find a niche. un., Q If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great Way. Most of us Will never see our statues in a Hall of Fame. H position there is attained by great ability or an unusual combination of perseverance, ability, and favoring circum- stance. H pedestal is, moreover, an uncertain and isolated position. Many, having attained the top, have found it very slippery. So don't feel too disappointed if you cannot climb the dizzy height. ' The main Work of the World is, after all, done by those Whose names are not blazoned abroad, Faithfulness, plodding perseverance in the face of discouragement and obstacles, attention to little duties keep this gay old World from going astray. lf you cannot do great things, do small things in a great Way -With enthusiasm, With courage, with a laugh. FLORENCE B. BEITENMAN Vice Principal