Sayreville War Memorial High School - Quo Vadis Yearbook (Parlin, NJ)

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DR. RICHARD S. POLLACK Supervising Principal TO THE CLASS OF '48 The time now fast approaches when you, the men ana women of the post war Class of '48, will close the books on one phase of your lives. Your future activities, whether in higher education, in business or profession, will be substan- tially conditioned by what you have done thus far. From here you go forth to compete for happiness in a world of economic, political, and social tensions. You take with you the knowledge and the habits of thought and work that you have gained during the last twelve years. Your success will depend to a high degree upon what you do with what you have, '' he man with the best set of tools does not always perform the finest work. Both high purpose and unstinting efforts are essential. The finest statues are created with crude mallets and coarse chisels guided by lofty inspirations. It is my sincere wish that as you draw up the balance sheet with the profit and loss statement of your school experience, you will find thereon sound assets and a gen- erous surplus ; that you will perceive within yourselves the courage, wisdom and forthrightness to apply them to your greatest advantage; that you will be guided always in their application by the true Law of the Lord. 4

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DEDICATION We, the class of 1 948, dedicate our Year- book, Quovadis, to freedom. In so dedicating our annual, we are restating the ideal of all Americans from the first loyal patriots in the history of our land to the citizens of today. Freedom, I iberty, independence—these three words with their common meaning can- not help but arouse in men's hearts a feeling of love, pride, patriotism, and are to us, Amer- icans, synonymous with our United States. The history of America is replete with deeds of personal valor and heroic episodes in the lives of courageous pioneers and great leaders who gave generously that all men might be free. The foundations of our democ- racy are rooted deeply in the blood and sweat of our forefathers as they searched and fought for liberty. Who of us does not thrill with pride when we study Washington or Jefferson or Lincoln, all outstanding names in American history? We are inspired by the noble words and deeds of those great Americans who have gone before us—inspired to do things better and to fashion our lives accordingly, profiting by the lofty principles of all great men. And now as we, the graduates, fortified with careful training and preparation, go forth into our chosen fields, we are resolved to dedicate our thoughts and efforts to the preservation of freedom for all men.

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MR. CRAWFORD V. LANCE High School Principal TO THE CLASS OF '48 When John Masefield said, the days that make us happy make us wise, he may have meant that we gather strength from doing well those constructive things we know how to do. Your high school years have brought the keen contrast of sun and shadow, victory enhanced by defeat, bright mom- ents of success against a backdrop of the daily grind, the smile of friends in times of trouble shared, courage in spite of fear. Religious, home, and school experiences have combined to help you learn to take both good and bad with- steadfast spirit. Through this spirit, your knowledge of the art of living has grown and will continue to increase in the years to come. Graduation is but one more of many steps you have al- ready taken. It is an opening door to wider horizons and greater challenges. New friends await you, pleasures, sorrows, joys, defeats and victories. Though many shadows may darken the world ahead, remember that shadows only live because of light. So armed with strength, courage and friendship, may you meet life with zest. Keeping faith with those who have passed this way before and also with those to follow, may you feel with Masefield that, the days that make us happy make us wise. 5