Robertsdale High School - Tiger Yearbook (Robertsdale, PA)

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Principal Dear Seniors, The democratic philosophy of life must be maintained at all costs. The “political pressure conversions” of the Soviet Union make us shudder at their magnitude and the possibility of a disentegration of our free society. This cannot be; it must not happen! it must be prevented by the freedom loving peoples of the world, no matter what the costs, means, or sacrifices. You, the members of this graduating class, together with others of your gen- eration. must hold sacred and inviolate the unsurpassable heritage that posterity has bequeathed you. Our forefathers' sacrifices of life. limb, and fortune, and your sacrifices must be the foundation upon which our nation shall be the citadel among the free nations of the world. Never allow any of your inalienable rights to be taken from you, and defend “to the bitter end the God-given rights of other peoples. The next score of years will be a critical period in our history. Guard our principles, our freedoms, our loyalties, and our sacred honor above all your ma- terial endeavors, and I am sure a brighter, fuller, finer, and more democratic society will people the earth. This is your challenge; accept it. Remember: “It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees; thus, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” O. W. TROY, Principal

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Supervising Principal To the Class of 1958: Seniors, you are the citizens of tomorrow. The potentiality which you represent cannot be estimated. There has never been a time in world history when men and women of all nations, colors, creeds and religions had more need to reason together. Tomorrow’s citizens must use their intelligence and the resources at hand so that all the world's people can enjoy a life of abundance and make this plenty a pattern for peace. You are at a point in man’s travels where it can be clearly seen that un- less ways arc found to stay the hands of those who might make pushbutton wars, we will have no plenty and no world. HARRY H. ALCORN. Supervising Principal

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Elementary Supervisor Dear Graduates, I wish it were possible to speak to you individually. As this is impossible, I will communicate with you by eye. It is true that vision, courage, and creativity are characteristics which only you the youth of our country have in abundance. It falls to you to seek out the new. build new bonds of understanding between nations, and produce a peaceful world in which you may live. Yes, I hear you remark, I can't do very much about all this. I am only one. It is no accident that the great creative ideas of the world come from young minds. Studies show that men of science reached their zenith in their younger years. This is an exciting time to be alive. Put your best efforts forward in the direction for good for all, and you may be surprised what God hath wrought. You have your niche in society to fill. Do it nobly. WARD S. TAYLOR, Elementary Supervisor