William Penn High School - Tatler Yearbook (York, PA)

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Putting into practice the progressive educational ideas which hold such a dominant place in his own mind has been the aim of our Superintendent-Dr. Arthur W. Ferguson. EMBERS of the class of 1943 of the William Penn senior high school were privileged to have been students when America discovered the world. Your older brothers and sisters studied about the United States and the countries of western Europe. For the most part we were content with a knowledge of the English speaking portions of the globe. Such phrases as Hageless China, mys- terious India, secretive Russia meant nothing to American high school students because they lacked the background for appreciating the nice choice of adjectives so fitting in their appraisal. War always speeds the application of scientific knowledge not only to instruments of destruction but also to devices that will be useful in peaceful arts. The global character of the present war has made a mockery of the security and isolation formerly inherent in vast reaches of space. In a few years, perhaps in a few months, you will be called upon to face realistic- ally a new world order. If you of the class of 1943 are called to foreign service may it be in the realm of peaceful reconstruction in some war torn portion of a distant land. America's destiny is to heal a war shattered world, and you will have a vital part to play in this noble role. Now is the time for you to catch the vision of the oneness of mankind, and of the universality of Democratic principles. .xdrfkur jergudon I 8

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G R EET I ll G S ro me unsses 0F19lll43 and 1943 HIS YEARBOOK represents all the hopes and aspirations of the mem- bers of the classes. It has been constructed by you under the super- vision of capable advisers. As the years pass it will bring recollections of those pleasant experiences that you have had in York High. There may have been many trials and tribulations through your high school career. But these are climaxed by the proud possession of a diploma presented by the Board of Education through the Principal of the School. The Board of Education has tried, in co-operation with the splendid corps of teachers, to give to each and every one of you a liberal education so that when you leave these halls each one of you will be fitted to follow the vocation you have selected. Knowing many of the graduates personally, as I do, it is indeed a privilege and a pleasure to wish you all success as you travel your various Ways in life. WILBUR G. BAKER Leadership, responsibility and personality de- velopment for the individual student are the problems in which Mr. Baker, our school board president, is vitally interested. I7

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DR. EDLUI-IRD H. GLHTFELTER F ALL the books that you will ever own for your pleasure, this one will undoubtedly be prized most highly. To it you and your representatives have contributed time and talent. For it you have labored cooperatively to create a printed record of significant information concerning your High School Life. By it you will be able to keep a progressive account of the :activities of your classmates. It will be a source of constant pleasure and satisfaction to you as the years roll on. May each of you contribute worthily to the future record of the class of 19M43 and 1943 respectively. You are now the proud posessor of a diploma from your High School. You realize more clearly than any one else what that credential means to you. It represents the education that you acquired for yourself. It should serve you as the stepping stone toward new adventure. By grasping the significance of Commencement as the beginning of a new life and further responsibilities accompanied by a continuous challenge to continue your education in whatever form you choose to assure your intellectual growth. The world of tomorrow is in your hands. Never in all history has more been hoped for and expected of the on-coming generation than from you. Your parents and your teachers have made possible a wholesome environment for you to develop your capaci- ties to assist in an intelligent solution of the many and varied Problems of Democracy at home and abroad. May each of you participate with fidelity toward the attainment of your noblest aspirations. Cordially yours, E. A. GLATFELTER, Principal A great official desk and seated thereat a great executive, but no problem so small that it does not have the password to his friendly interest. 19