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

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PRINCIPAL Much has been said and written about the complexities of life in this, our space age. Fear not—better tomorrows are the result of today’s dreams and aspirations. Venture forth with confidence! Dare to wonder, to challenge -for now you must realize that the end of high school is only the beginning of a new and wonderful experience. We at U.E. will remember you and trust that in some small way we have started you on the road to success and happiness.

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TO THE CLASS OF 1963 I appreciate having the opportunity to direct a few statements to the members of the the Class of 1963, the class which entered its freshman year of high school at the time I assumed the Superintendency of the U-E School District. The past four years have been important ones for you as individuals because these have been critical years in the growth and development toward young womanhood and young manhood. Likewise, the past four years have been important and critical ones for education in general. Sputnik and the space-age which presaged made it clear to many that education must move ahead, rapidly and decisively, if this nation is to have the clear-thinking, well-informed and well-educated citizenry necessary for the effective functioning of our democratic society and for successfully meeting the advances of the communistic ideology committed to destroying our way of life. More effective teaching, more opportunities to develop critical thinking, advanced subject matter in all academic fields, better equipped classrooms and laboratories, a stronger physical fitness program, the assuming of a greater degree of responsibility by students through the administration of a carefully prepared student behavior code and stepped-up requirements for the high school diploma are only several of the steps which have been taken in our schools during the past four years to improve the quality of our educational program. Much more needs to be done if we are to carry- out to the fullest our responsibilities to the thousands of pupils now enrolled in our schools. The task of providing the best possible educational program is one that needs the help of many individuals. All of you can assist by demanding and helping to support strong educational programs in the years immediately ahead. Some of you will, I hope, be able to help more directly by returning to Endicott as well-educated and experienced teachers and administrators ready to take your place alongside so many of our present staff members who have served you so well. Best wishes for good health and success to all of you. Sincerely, Robert D. Agone Superintendent of Schools b

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 To your generation lies the challenge of a new era beset by the complexities of many problems. The expansion of population, the burst of technology, space exploration, the discovery of new forms of energy, the rise of new nations, and the world wide rivalry of ideologies are new problems to which your generation must apply new knowledge. The resolution to these problems and to all problems will come only from the minds of men, from education. We all need to be more cognizant of this fact. As learners, we should strive to the maximum attainment of our abilities and to be aware that education is a process that continues throughout our lives. The optimism of a truly incomprehensibly bright future is yours, but attainment of this is no simple task. It requires the energies and responsibilities of statesmen, doctors, teachers, laborers, parents, indeed all those who will accept the chal- lenge. Each should contribute his fair measure. Michael E. Gance Assistant Principal VICE-PRINCIPAL