Union Endicott High School - Thesaurus Yearbook (Endicott, NY)

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Approximately one hundred and seventy five years ago a group of delegates met to prepare a more effective form of government for the States which had declared their independence from England. From the deliberations and debates of these leaders was wrought the Constitution of the United States whose preamble made clear the importance attached to the establishment of justice, the promoting of the general welfare and the securing of the ' blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. This Constitution, which is the cornerstone of our own individual liberties and which has served and will continue to serve us for many years, is Lhe fruit of centuries of man's experiences and ideas. To many of us, our Constitution is an excellent example of the truth of the adage— Only those who build on ideas, build for eternity, Just as each generation of men and women has succeeded in using new ideas to make advances in government and in all phases of life, so now it rests with my generation and with yours to stride for ward in the humanities, in the sciences, in all disciplines. There is an urgent need for alert, creative minds to meet the challenge of the problems facing us today—especially the challenge of discovering w ays and means to lasting w-orld peace. May God be with you as you, the members of the Class of 1962, assume the responsibilities of your time. Robert D. Agone Superintendent of Schools MESSAGES TO THE CLASS OF 1962 Ideas result from thinking. To be a human being means to be a creature of thoughts, of ideas. Since such is the very nature of human beings, one can argue that formal education as you have received at U-E is not necessary for an individual to be able to think and to produce ideas. Yet, the local and world challenges of today demand ideas of greater scope and quality than ever before if we are to conceive, preserve, and extend the all important human values of a truly free society. The ideas needed for the future freedoms of the individual in a world of peace and sanity must transcend all forms of bigotry. The Board of Education hopes that each member of the Class of 1962 has taken full advantage of the greatest benefits offered within public schools, the most democratic of educational institutions, so that you are better prepared to produce the quality ideas needed for tomorrow. The highest hopes to date for the future rest with the leadership your generation will provide to- morrow. Best wishes and good luck. Mario F. George President, Board of Education

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DMINISTRATION

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Mr Bortnick keeps his conscien- tious secretary, Miss Bra i nerd, busy. PRINCIPAL . . . We have had a fine year at U-E and you, the Senior Class» are to be commended for quality achievement, distinguished hon- ors and notable accomplishments. Many of you now realize that the end of high school is only the beginning of a fine and wonderful experience. Wc, at U E, will remember you and trust, that in some small way, we hive made a con- tribution. As you reach for higher and better things m life, remember the theme of your Year- book, Thase Who Build an Ideas Build for Eternity. Mr Bortnick, at his desk, dis- cusses school affairs.