Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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It is with deep affection and gratitude that the Class of January 1949 dedicates its Legend to Miss Virginia Beard. This is but a token of our appreciation for her most helpful guidance which she so unsparingly bestowed upon us as our class adviser and lasting friend.

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? oxcoumcC Our show at last has had its close. The spotlight's dimmed; The spangles packed away; But every tired trouper knows That this is not the end. The stars that shone in our small tent These four long years, Our season's run, Will grace a larger firmament, For this is not the end. We joined the troupes, were shown the ropes, Told how and when And what to do; And now our hearts are filled with hopes That this is not the end. This book's a record of our past Accompl ishments. Of hopes and dreams and plans, Unfinished history of our class, For this is not the end. Who knows what paths each one shall take, What detours come On life's side-streets? The rugged road its toll will take; But this is not the end. We take our places now among The greater show Of life adult; And each of us will sing this song: The best is yet to come. LUCY PRINZ 2

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To the Members of the Class of January 1949: Epictetus, an old Greek philosopher, once said: Only the educated are free. Knowledge not only makes you free, however; it has many other uses. It protects you against error and wrong ideas; it enables you to move forward in our dangerous world with greater confidence; it teaches you how to discover yourself and to get along with yourself; it provides you with occupations for your leisure; it gives you the opportunity to make friends and to store up memories. I hope that these memories will in general be pleasant ones. We have sincerely tried to make your stay here at Weequahic a happy one and to do all we possibly could for you. I extend to you my very best wishes for a fortunate future. Ifho L