Strong Vincent High School - Spokesman Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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In Erie County, lune 1837, was born a man whose many talents and devotion to the welfare of his country might have placed him among the great men of his time. He studied law at Harvard, grad- uated with distinction, and returned to Erie to practice law. Answering Lincoln's call to the colors he forsook a career of great promise to become a private in the ranks. Courage in the field quickly won him pro- motion, eventually leading to the rank of Colonel. At Gettysburg he proved his military ability in the engagement at Little Round Top, where he was mortally wounded. Shortly before his death, Strong Vincent was appointed Brigadier General by President Lincoln in acknowledgment of his courage and distinguished service. eneraf Sfrong incenf The Fall of 1930 saw the newest Erie High School named and dedicated in honor of Strong Vincent, lawyer, soldier, and patriot. Many of the school's traditions are derived from this dedication: the Vincent Coat of Arms became the school crest, the family motto, t'Virtute non viribus Vincent, By courage not by force of arms, we conquer was adopted as the school motto, from Strong Vincent's army title, Erie sports writers nick-named Vincent athletes The Fighting Colonelsf' ln addition, Strong Vincent High School inherited from old Central High, along with her material equipment, her stirring school song, her gallant colorse red and black, her record of clean sportsmanship. On the corner stone of the building these words are inscribed: The spirit of the school must be such that every individual is anxious to co- operate With the others in making that institution a good place in which to learn. This spirit is an ideal that shapes the lives of every student, it expresses itself in our varied social and cultural organizations, is embodied in all our activities, is a guiding influence in the class rooms.

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We are proud and happy to welcome our new principal to Strong Vincent High School. We Wish to express the warm feeling of friendship that We have for you and to assure you ot our sincere and loyal cooperation in your efforts to mold Strong Vincent students into responsible men and Women. ln saying this We foster a hope that under your guidance Strong Vincent may attain even greater triumphs than those which have crowned her name tcr the past decade. On your leadership depends the future success ot our school. We trust that, with the help of those who cherish her name, you will develop the traditions ot honor, courage, and sports- manship which for ten years have been Vincent's pride. ,i 6Ll 0!6! 2 C3fQ68I l'I'l6LI'l