Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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7 I PRESIDENT

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l l l glsaialg 35, jlllilliamsnxt HE measure of a man's success or failure in life cannot be gauged tmthe happiness and welfare of mankind. The name of Isaiah by the amount of wealth he has amassed, but by his contribution Vansant Williamson will forever stand among those of the world's greatest p ilanthropists. Born and educated under adverse circumstances, he rose to e one of the leading merchants and financiers of his day. He was a kee observer and soon realized that the apprentice system as it was then eing operated, worked to the advantage of the employer rather than the e ploye. He determind to find some method of correcting this evil, and in 1888 founded WILLIAMSON TRADE SCHOOL. The idlea of teaching trades in a school was contrary to all prevailing methods ini vogue at that time and was at once scoffed at and ridiculed by many ablel business men. However, the soundness of his reasoning has been morelthan vindicated by the records of over one thousand ambitious young meri who have gone forth into the world as well trained mechanics. During our apprentiseship at WILLIAMSON we have been constantly guided by the spirit which animated Isaiah V. Williamson, and I sincerely hope that every member of the CLASS OF 1920 will help perpetuate the principles lfor which he stood. FRANK M. BARSBY. l l ll l

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'Qin the gliliemliers uf the Cilass nf 19213 Dear young friends: Another year has passed since we were privileged, as executive officers of Williamson, to bid adieu to a graduating class who were leaving us to enter uponia career of activity in the industrial and agricultural productive world. With each year's experience Williamson puts a greater responsi- bility upon its graduates. This is true of your class, and is brought about by the great success of the men who have gone before, and created a demand wihh employers for a high standard of Williamson product-her graduates.l To meet this, Williamson is constantly striving to extend and improve heir courses, which makes graduation more difficult for those who are strivin for Williamson diplomasg but I am sure every member of the Class of 1 20 has met the advanced conditions, and will go into the field of production with a determination to apply them and meet the high standard r quirements of employers of Williamson men. h With ll good wishes for abundant success and prosperity for each of you, I aiu, Sincerely yours, 941- CX' ' President. 13