Woodward High School - Treasures Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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MR. W. L. MOELLER PRINCIPAL TO THE CLASS OF 1953 On the twenty-fourth day of October, 1831, just one hundred and twenty-two years ago, the first Woodward School was opened and dedi- cated. This year on June 15, 1953, your class, the last class to be graduated from a Woodward School on the original site deeded by William Woodward, will be graduated. This is an hoonr which each of you must not take lightly. Yours is the responsibility to carry on the proud traditions and the illustrious records that Woodward graduates have made over these past one hundred and twenty-two years. lf you are to meet this responsibility there are a number of things, it would be well, to keep in mind. The spirit of Woodward is the spirit of study and work, of service and song, of unselfishness and sacrifice, of devotion and duty, of apprecia- tion and gratitude, of sympathy and kindheartedness, of acquaintance and friendship, of high ideals and lofty ambitions, of loyalty to home and nation, of ultimate faith and calm repose. lf each of you lives up to this challenge which has been given to every graduate of Woodward High School since the early days of the school's beginning, you will succeed beyond your fondest hopes and expectations. Yea his spirit ever lives ln the hearts to whom he gives Dearer gifts than fame and gold Rich with blessings yet untold - Prouder birthright none can hold Woodward, Woodward! W. L. Moeller

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MR. G. H. VAN NESS I ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL , . . . ,,. K .,.i,,.,.,,.,, .,W.,,,.,,,,.,,.,,..,.,W,, .,, .... ,. ,, H K, Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1953! Completion of high school is an achievement of which you can be proud. You have worked hard and have gained both in knowledge and in understanding. The knowledge you have acquired equips you for greater service to your city, state and nation. Education leads one to a greater understanding of people and of life enabling you to live your own lives to a greater and richer capacity. Both you and society benefit from your education. Your training has made you realize that you have an obligation to the groups of which you are a member. You know the importance of team work in achieving success and the necessity of putting teamwork above selfish desires. You are aware of the value of hard work, honesty, and persistence. You will not go from Woodward with the expectation of receiving the rewards of life without earning them. The future is yours. May your contribution to that future be influenced by the teachings of Woodward. Best of Luck! G. H. Van Ness ..9..