Susquehanna Valley High School 1964 Yearbook (Conklin, NY) - Full Access

4 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Your generation has wimessed a tragedy that transcends the under– standing of man. The death of President Kennedy is not only a national catastrophe and disgrace but an immeasurable loss for the future of all man– kind. May your generation go forth dedicated to the equality and freedom of man as were exemplified in his ideals and in the vision for which he lived. If you can so dedicate your lives, then this great leader and friend of man has not died in vain. If we can so live together, his dream will become reality. "Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its ter– rors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate di– sease, tap the ocean depths and encourage the arts and commerce." In these words, a humble John Fitzgerald Kennedy established a goal for you and all mankind.