Washington Township High School - Wahtonian Yearbook (Waynesboro, PA)

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Mr. Miller, Mr. lloerner, Mr. Uarlup, Mr. Mentzer, Mr. Gearhart School Directors ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY ROUZERVILLE Eva M. .Baer Archie D. Yarner Thelma G. XVachter Kathryn H. Stevenson Martha ji. Mathias M ary H. 1QOl11 bZll1gll Grace L. Hess IVA YNE HEIGHTS Ohm E. Martin Hazel X-V. Izunes Louis Bl. Uarlup Frances E. Royer .Xlice M. Flaugher Frances L. :Xnderson SNIDER A VEA QE Thomas A. Chigston Leila 13. Stoner Ruth I. Kremb Harold G. Ritz Katherine S. Shinhain Elva bl. Grier Pagc Fourteen .1 IONTERE I ' Charles XV. Treher Mary Marie Sanders Helen M. Etter Margaret Dietrich N arian F Coons - Mzraiz' Z ULLIN GER Edna C. Harshnian Lon Dennis Berklite iX.iVEl1'g'Z'tI'6t L. Metz A111121 M. Althoff S'IlfVl?l'T'f.Yl7I'

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Principal's Message You the Class of 1953 have chosen the theme VVorld Freedom for your yearbook, The VVahtonian. VVorld Freedom is a topic of gi- gantic proportions. From the very start I turned my attention to the youth of America and the world of today, for it is my firm conviction that if we are to have world freedom in your generation, freedom must be attained through your thoughts. efforts, and deeds, and yours alone. Because I want to be sure that my basic thoughts parallel that of youth at least in part, you, the members of the Class of 1953 were asked to write your thoughts, concerning Xvorld Freedom. From your writings, for your issue of the VVahtonian, I have written upon the wants. desires, and convictions of this class of 1953 as you see them. In free countries a question on how to obtain VVorld Freedom often arises. Freedom means freedom to all people everywhere in each small corner of the world. A relaxation of the mind and spirit from worry and trouble which is acquired through the four freedoms as we know them todayg C15 Freedom of Speech, Q25 Freedom of Religion, Q35 Freedom from Fear, Q45 Freedom from VVant. All people deep within their hearts have a peace and God-loving spirit. The contemporary youth who has lived through these years of devastation and anguish, wonders if these slogans can ever be revitalized for him and his children. He senses their truth but also their incompleteness. He knows they are the cornerstone of the world he is trying to build. Freedom of Speech He knows that without freedom of thought, of expression, and of action there can be no creation. He knows also -that happmess cannot be measured-inspite of a certain American inclination to do so. It is here that the individual must speak for himself. In our country he can speak for himself, but, he can speak for no other. lVhen individuals or groups begin to speak for other individuals or groups, tyranny is inevitable-unless each individual has a method of making himself heard without hurting others. Freedom of Religion If we are to secure VVorld Freedom we must release spiritual resources, allowing each man the privilege of worshiping God m his own light. Religious leaders should teach if possible greater wisdom and understanding that moral concepts and faith in God are things worth living and fighting for. They should make greater effort to bring about a unity of purpose in extending Christian fellowship to all the corners of the world. Freedom from Fear The most important reason for our failure in creating and maintaining VVorld Free- dom is fear. For in a free world, people would take time to understand each other and not n1istruct one another. As F. D. R. would say, The only thing to fear is fear itself. Man's only certain defense against fear is faith in God. Freedom from Want VV ant creates in a man's mind and soul the desires for something that does not belong to him, whether it be food, shelter, or clothing or the lust for power and greed. In all the nations of the world today there should be a fellowship to help one another. Can our conception of civilization in a free world, which rests finally on the principle of individual freedom, be reconciled with our knowledge that both war and want can be eliminated only through collective discipline? , You the youth, give a little more of yourselves to Godjs purpose because He gave you life. Remember the past. Le us all, with courage and high faith in the promise of God accept this challenge and start today to repair the damage to a world's soul. Page Fifteen