Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (West Lawn, PA)

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DISCIPLINE BUILD9 CHARACTER To the Class of 1962: To win a prize in the Olympics was one of the greatesthonors that could befall a Greek. To stand on the threshold of the Atomic and Space Age is not only an honor but a chal- lenge to each member of this class. These are not ordinary times. Mankind is passing through one of the most critical ages ofall history. Human society is being shaken to its foundationsg the social and political struc - ture of the world is being transformedg new doctrines and philosophies profoundly hostile to theidea of individual liberty are sweeping over the earthg and the tide of despotism is rising among nations. To meet these threats, we need young men and women who are men - tally and physically alert, who have the inspi- ration and unity of purpose so necessary to achieve a society of free and equal men throughout the world. The way in which you, the graduates, meet the challenge of the Atomic and Space Age will have much to do with how the nation's problems are solved in the years ahead. Congratulations and best wishes! May God bless you in your future work. Dr. Aaron R. Miller TRAINERS BUILD QTAMINA My sincere congratulations to the members of the 1962 graduating class for having achieved your Olympic goals. I am sure your constant dedication to the goals you have set for yourselves since the beginning of your junior high schoolyears will continue to help you tohurdle the obstaclesin life's pathways, enable you to leap across the abyss of inde- cision thatwill surely face you, and give you the added strength to vault over the pinnacle of high aspirations tt the plateau of success for your final sprint to Olympia. May your efforts during your stay at Wilson not have been in vain. Sincerely, Arlan R, Moyer, Assistant Principal ln charge oflunior High School

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PRINCIPAL. MR. REHRER, TURNS OUT VICTORS Dear Graduates, The hope of every athlete who enters as a contestant in the Olympics is to equal or excel an established rec- ord. Every task undertaken by us in our daily lives presents a similar challenge to each of us who has the ambi- tion to succeed. To be satisfied with the record of achievements of the past represents contentment which may welllead to stalemate or even disaster. Constant search and research toimprove the physical and cultural aspects of our nation are not only desirable but mandatory if we, as a free society, expect to survive among the nations of the world. lt is difficult for most of us to understand the value of the effort put forth to conquer outer space. However, it appears that the nations' leaders use this venture, regardless of cost or sacrifice, as a means toimpress each other with their superiority.ln this race to prove themselves superior, the goal of the enemies of the free world will be the acceptance of their philosophy of life and form of government. Your knowledge of forms of governments, as learned in high school, should make each of you determined that the ultimate goal of our rivals for supremacy shall never be realized. Since colonial days our freedom has been threatened many times. Whenever this has happened, we have re- affirmed our stand to preserve it regardless of sacrifice or cost. Had we been content to continue to employ the use of weapons and methods of colonial warfare, defeat would have been a certainty. As graduates, you will have the opportunity and responsibility not only to maintain, but also to improve the lot of mankind. Regardless of what you do -- enter college or other institutions of learning or training, take a job, or enter the armed services of our nation -- we urge you to be as determined to give of your best as are the athletes who enter the Olympics. This undoubtedly will help assure you a happy and successful life. The faculty joins me in wishing you a happy and successful future. Very sincerely yours, Clayton D. Rehrer, Principal 12

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f 5 A S , 5352 1 'N 'II I sw it fm I I Ing ring Miss Catherine Sheidy checks the cataglogue for Singing Strings. THE RECORDS OF PAST CONOLIEQT9 ARE KEPT ON FILE IN THE LIBRARY. Miss Carol Werner points out a book for an industrious student. v I i t sr Girls review the lastest fashion maga zines