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

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s Sincere congratulations from the junior high faculty and administration on the occasion of achieving an important milestone along your pathways to success. The road thus far, we are sure, was not an easy one to follow for some of you. The temptation to select a less challenging course, and apparently more lucrative at the time, was difficult to resist Nor will you find the road ahead well de- fined and free from distractions and ob- structions. It was Carlyle who said, The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak becomes a stepping stone in the path of the strong. It is our hope that the guidance and di- rection given by your counselors at times of indecision, the encouragement and in- spiration from the faculty and parents when the going was tough, and your own deter- mination and perseverance to succeed will continue to serve as important guide posts on your life's journey. You will learn early an important lesson in life that success must continually be won and it is never finally achieved. We would like to share with you the fol- lowing bit of anonymous verse: Keep pushing -- 'Tis wiser than sitting aside And dreaming and sighing and wasting the tide. 'ln life's earnest battle, they only prevail Who daily march onward and never say , fail. Sincerely, fff'?Zy7,,,, junior High Faculty Arlan R. Moyer, Principal GUIDES ALONG THE PA TH T 0 WISDOM To the Graduating Class of 1965: In today's world of advancement into space,' wars and rumors of wars, misunderstandings, hatred, racial disorders, juvenile delinquency, seething discontent because of hunger and pov- erty, and the growth of nationalism in the African continent, the youth of America must have the courage and fortitude to select the right path to conquer the inevitable shadows of doubt and fear and so to make this world a better place in which to live. The path to liberty is the path of knowledge. Without knowledge man's mind is enslaved. Therefore, take the path of knowledge to liber- ate your mind. Strive to develop an ardent and sustained devotion to the advancement and dis- semination of knowledge and understanding that you may help your fellowmen. The path to knowledge is through the world of books. Monuments may fall, nations and their civilizations may perish, but in books the freedom and independence of man the world over can be preserved and strengthened. Remember, too, to take the path of rever- ence in your life's work so that you as an individual may help to strengthen the moral climate and fiber of our great nation. Best wishes for success. May God bless you in your life's work. Z4 ff QQQ4 1124 , Aaron R. Miller High School Principal

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PATHWAYS TO I FI ITY Sky diving is an emerging new sport that reflects Ameri- ca's number one industry -- Aerospace. The computer is rapidly determining the direction in de- cision making because of the rapidity in assimilating factual and statistical knowledge. The highly selected personnel of teams for further exploration of outer space are practicing to float in space and attempt to realize the same in the next orbit. Changing Times forecast challenges to the mental, physi- cal, social and spiritual fitness of youth to meet society's unusual demands. Our anthropologists and sociologists fore- cast an average age of 25 years by 1970, of our total popu- lation. So you have the greatest challenge mankind has ever known, on the varying pathways to knowledge. Yes, Be Prepared through learning as you enroll at the various institutions of higher learning or as you learn on the job. Graduates of 1965, you are living in an interesting swiftly moving era of historyg support if need be, as a supreme sac- rifice, your American government. Maintain its free enter- prise system and keep the nation a powerful force against Communism to maintain a free World. The best advice given throughout the ages as you advance and select your pathway to knowledge, skills and advancement in position, is to have a sound philosophy of life and a sincere ever growing faith in God, the universal Father of mankind William C. Kutz I? Chief School Administrator Members of the Class of 1965: The faculty joins me in extending heartiest congratula- tions upon your successful completion of the requirements for graduation from Wilson l-Iigh School. , Recorded in this annual are many of the high points of your sojourn here which you will cherish as a treasure. Your devoted participation in those activities and your resource- fulness in the academic studies of your high school will serve as a key to Pathways of Success. Ultimate success is the goal most of you have dreamed about. However, the road of life is usually not an easy one to travel. The practical approach is to set your sights to the horizon and then do all that must be done to realize your highest ambition. Remember that the true measure of your success is the degree to which you contribute to the welfare of all humanity. Best wishes to each of you as you pursue a life's vocation fitted to your natural talents and interests. Very sincerely yours, Kam Clayton D. Rehrer Secondary Principal

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'LEW' 253 Department Head, Mr. Aris Kouvaros -- B .S ., Kutztown State Collegeg M .A ., Temple University. Our Guidance Department has the difficult job of helping students plan for their future occupations. Mrs . Riffle, our junior High Counselor, must help a student decide on his course until lOth grade. Mrs. Herb and Mr. Kouvaros help with Senior High courses, lout have the extra prob- lem of seniors Wishing to enter college. Deciding on his course and how and Where to continue his education is an important question for the student and makes the job of the guidance counselor a very vital part of our school system. GUIDANCE: PA TH T0 T HE FUTURE Girls' Counselor, Mrs. Alma Herb -- A.B., Duke Universityg M.A. , University of North Carolina. 2 5 i 1 Junior High Counselor, Mrs. Helen Riffle -- A.B., Albright College . 13