Schwenksville High School - Lanconian Yearbook (Schwenksville, PA)

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RICHARD J. CARFAGNO B.A. West Chester State Teachers College Mathematics A Mechanics Club Sponsor Director of Activities PATRICIA A. CHUDIK B.S. Lock Haven State Teachers College Health and Physical Education Hockey and Basketball Coach Officials Club and Tri-Hi-Y Club The sophomore girls play a hard game in beating the junior girls at basketball. FRED W. EURICH B.S. Pennsylvania State College Vocational Agriculture and General Shop, Student Council Sponsor, F.F.A. Sponsor, Assembly Programs Director, Junior Sport Club Sponsor The hard-working senior shop class busies Bob McCahan, Kay Kratz, and Carol Meng, themselves on their many beautiful shop members of Mr. Carfagno's junior algebra projects. class, demonstrate their knowledge. Eight

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TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957: The theme, f'Our Small World. which you have chosen for your year book is very appropriate. In the past 100 years, an amazing amount of progress has been made in the field of science. This progress has brought man into closer contact with all parts of the world than ever before. In 1440 Gutenberg invented the printing press. In 1807 Fulton produced the first successful steamboat. In 1832 Morse gave us the telegraph. In 1841 Faraday harnessed electric current. The telephone was invented by Bell in 1876 and just a few years later Edison discovered the electric light. By 1903 the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. In the 194-0's, we saw the invention of the jet plane and the discovery and harnassing of atomic or nuclear energy. You must recognize that these inventions and discoveries, which are milestones on the road of modern achievement, were contributed by men from many nations of our world. The record of mankind is the history of all nations and people. Each invention brought men closer together by eliminating the barrier of space and time. They enabled us to grow in understanding and tolerance toward all races and creeds. These inventions not only conquered space and time, but they were mediums by which man could express his ideas and beliefs to men in other parts of the world quickly and efficiently. This may seem like a very imposing list of past achievements and may cause you to say. What is left for our generation? To you graduates. I repeat the words of Thomas Edison: S'We don't know one millionth of one percent about anythingf' You are living in an era which possesses the possibility of being the greatest single age of achievement man has ever known. The harnessing of atomic and nuclear energy brings us to the brink of a great new world, yet to be discovered. You will be a part of that world and some of you will contribute your intelligence and time in helping to shape our future. I firmly believe that the coming era is like the dawn of a new day with untold possibilities for you. However, in this ever shrinking world, man must learn to live in peace with his fellow man if we are to reap the fruits of this coming age. Here lies another great field of opportunity for the youth of our nation. Human relations are just as important as scientific discoveries. In fact, without an understanding and respect for other people, all that scientific discovery can do is to destroy us. Therefore, seniors, pick out a bright star in your future and let it guide you to greater goals and for the benefit of all mankind. In closing, I pass on to you the words of Addison: The person who has a firm trust in the Supreme Being is powerful in his power. wise by his wisdom, happy by his happiness. MRS. RUTH SCHUCHERT THOMAS P. HENRY. JR., Secretary lo High School Principal High School Principal Seven

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ANNE FROST Bloomsburg State Teachers College Typing, Bookkeeping, Commercial Club and Newspaper Club GLORIA GOLDFIELD Douglass College English Dramatics Club Sponsor Mrs. Frost explains typing methods to her class. DALLAS S. GRABER Lehigh University English and German Yearbook Sponsor and Senior Class Sponsor, Dramatics Director Miss Goldfield helps the 7th grade with an John Parker and Effa Doran read a play in English assignment. English class. Nine