Seward Park High School - Almanac Yearbook (New York, NY)

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rom our enior C6455 reriiclenf if ik Hi' . it 'A' il? il' iff il' Sf? Dear Seniors: Une of the outstanding topics taught in Seward, is the suhject of how groups can iive together. We were taught that all people, regardless of race or creed, should have an opportunity for advancement. In a way, in spite of many faults, Seward is an example of how different racial groups can get aiong in harmony. I wonder if you feel as frightened as I do to leave the peaceful haven of Seward and face the outside world, a world which is full of raciai hatreds, economic con- iiicts and wars. Vviii we, when confronted with the many unsolved prohiems of the world, have the strength to apply the iessons taught in Seward to our everyday life? will we rememher hefore we cali names that although the person may look different, thinic diilferentiy, we are all hrothers under the skin? Did our teams iooic for the coior of future piayers or did they choose hoys according to their ahiiity' to play? Teachers in Seward have given us the hasic truths in the hope that We will not sleep while forces of prejudices get strong, hut will he able to recognize these, forces and find in our Way the method to 'iight them. One way that we can gain 'certain rights is hy organizing for action. When we are equipped in a few years with the power to vote, we must rnaice sure to put into office men and women who will strive to make our system heneilit all of the people. Ahove ali, iet's iive up to the high standards Seward has set up for us. Although we are a little scared to face the outside world, we can find comfort hy making a solemn vow that the only war we 'fight is a war against poverty, would-he fascists, and those who sow the seeds of racial and religious discrimination. Sincerely, EUGENIA GRIFFITH 7

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IEIDINVURIIAIL 'A' it 'lr it ir iff 'lr it ir it Four years ago, Seward Park opened its doors for us, a throng of hoys and girls. The City had provided us with a heautifut huitding complete with the most modern equipment, and felt that it had done enough. There was, however, one thing lacking. It was nothing tangible which could he ordered through the Supply Department. Rather it was something indetinahlez something we can traditions and ideals. It is these which give a huitding its soul, which change it from a mere pile of bricks and cement into the personitication of a heautiful ideal. In the years to come, we may forget the fastest way to the lunch room, or we may forget the exact location of the G.0. office. There are some things, however, which We can not forget, for they have left an indelihle stamp upon our characters. They are forces which will ever cause us to rememher those pleasant days spent here. Some of our teachers, who have proven to he friends, shall forever serve as a symbol of guidance and help. We have seen Seward at war and Seward at peace. Now with Seward at peace, we know that we have helped lay the foundation of the ideals and traditions of brotherhood and peace. We hope that we will he an inspiration to those entering Seward in coming years. As in the story of the legendary hero, Pygmalion, we have .seen an ideal, which has hecome an integral part of our lives, come into heing. And so with pride and assurance, intermingled with a pang of sorrow, we say to those who are to follow us: ' NTO you . . . We throw the torch Be yours to hold it high. ADELE DECKELBAUM 6 , UW- ...Kim-T ,,,Y,Y 1: auger:-T- fi

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Senior Ohcicers Arista Knocks and Boosts Committee Seward World anct Folio Staffs