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

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mew hr ii We, the Class of 1950, have prepared and published the present Quovadis, a pictorial record of student life at the Sayreville, New Jersey, High School. We have found the under- taking one of enjoyment. Guided by the fine traditions of other years, we have endeavored to present a publi- cation which will recall in future years, memories of school days at S.H.S. 2

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THE IIITII PitLliA.lte.dl By, 7lie Servian. GIgA4, Sayne-ville, f eta flenAey

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I imiimiy We, the graduating class of 1950, dedi- cate our yearbook, Quovadis, to fidelity. In the world's present state of restlessness and disquiet, we feel our dedication most fitting, for without fidelity, one toward another, both individuals and nations, world peace and unification cannot be obtained. I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. These famous words, spoken by Nathan Haie in face of death, are the essence of fidelity. Hale's speech is sym- bolic of the feeling of faithfulness to country and fellowmen, to which our forefathers aspired. And where would we be if our ancestors had taken the I don't care atti- tude? It is upon their strength, courage and fidelity that our country was built. We would do well to follow in their path of faithful living. Fidelity characterizes the scientist, too. Scientists and workers in all fields of research have often been the object of name calling and criticism. But, despite humiliation, they continue struggling to perfect the things they know will aid us. Their discoveries have made our lives much easier and safer than the lives of our parents. Medical research has developed penicillin and other drugs which are contributing powerfully to the curing of disease. Inventors have contrived numerous facilities which save us time, work, and worry. Yes, we owe much to these men who remained true to their work, faithful to their beliefs. Fidelity does char- acterize the scientist. We, the class of 1950, are now going into the world to prove our worth. We are the men and women who will be expected to carry the brunt of the world on our shoul- ders. We are the young and innocent of which statesmen speak. The future, the world's future, lies in our hands. Will our inexperienced shoulders give way under the force of such a heavy burden? Who among us are the heroes, the leaders, and the wise- men? Who are the cowards and the weak- lings? Can we go out into the world and help bring its scattered pieces together again? We can, if when we graduate we carry with us the things we were taught by our parents and teachers—if when we graduate we remain faithful to our friends, our em- ployers, our civic leaders, our business asso- ciates’, and to all with whom we have contact—if when we graduate, we are faith- ful, above all else, to ourselves. And let us here hope that fidelity may characterize our living in the years that lie ahead. 3