Ulysses S Grant High School - Shield Yearbook (Van Nuys, CA)

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ALS You, as a senior, are leaving the sheltered halls of U.S. Grant High School for a tension filled, highly complex, competitive society. Educational effort here has been directed to help you develop attributes that make one a responsible citizen in the greatest representa- tive democracy in the history of mankind. By now you should be well on the way to becoming a well-integrated person socially, education- ally, morally and spiritually, commencement truly marks the beginning of new experiences. As you occupy new places in society, your accomplishments will serve as a welcome im- petus to those of us who feel as if we've had some small part in having helped to point the way. If your four years at Grant have served to prepare you to face life'sprob1ems with wis- dom and without undue fear, it has been time well spent. Our fondestwishes gb with you for a happy, productive lifeg may the future bless you with the best of this world's offerings. 97? The greatness of America has come from its people who have fostered the ideals by which we live. Our schools have been one of the main sources of our strength through past years Perpetuation of the democratic ideal that dig- Il1f18S the worth of every individual rests with the men and women of the future--you, the graduates of 1956. During the past four years, in which you have grown from childhood to adulthood, we have tried to teach you the skills, appreciations, and values that will stand by you wherever you go. If you will seek to think critically, make decisions bases on sound Judgments, and have faith in your fellow men as you continue the lifelong job of education your- self to be the finest person you canbe, we need have no fear of what the future holds for you, for our ideals, or for mankind. Our hopes and best wishes are with you as you leave Grant High School behind. WMM

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Graduation from high school is a thrilling event in your life. However, it brings a touch of sadness because it is the final chapter of an experience which you have shared with your classmates for twelve years. Now as individ- uals you must make your own decisions and -choices for the future. It has been said that animals live only in the present, man alone anticipates the future. What will your future be? That you must build for yourself upon the foundation which, with the heln of your home, your church and your school, already been laid. We, youfriends and teachers at Grant, have faith that you will build well We, your friends and teachers at Grant, have faith that you will build well. Our best wishes go with you. VVVXAHA-QXVX. 9QdM4.ol..6.nJs.l VICE PRI

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PRlIlIClPAl ww 1 i .,..,, E , g N: 1 N .El p i ,X lL get 1 'Qs , Ya 5 it l Colton Meek To the Members of the Class of 1956 - The steps of U. S. Grant High School are worn and hollowed from the passing of many feet. Each one of those who has preceeded you has left his mark on this our beloved school. Each oneeof you has likewise contributed to the lustrous history of U. S. Grant. Conversely, you will find that this great institution has made an ever- lasting imprint on you. May the impact of your experience here prove to be both stimulating and beneficent and equip you well for the struggle that lies ahead. May God bless each one of you and bestow upon you happiness and the wisdom and fortitude so essential to success. ,Miki