Diploma Only A "Way Stop," Speaker Tells MHS Seniors
by Stanley Meisler
Commentary by Stanley Meisler
June 4, 1954
June 1954
Middletown, Ohio
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The president of Urbana Junior College last night warned Middletown High School’s 1954 graduating class that diplomas for many have become "terminal points" rather than "way stops," their proper function. Edward F. Memmott urged the students to disregard this trend and join his "Society of the Concerned," where education is considered a continuing rather than a finishing process. The speaker made his remarks before School Board President R.H. Snyder presented certificates to the 346 seniors, clad in purple and white gowns and tassels at the Miller Gymnasium. Later D.R. Baker announced that 10 armed forces veterans were entitled to additional diplomas. "You have had faith and courage to carry on to the end," Snyder told the seniors...
The president of Urbana Junior College last night warned Middletown High School’s 1954 graduating class that diplomas for many have become "terminal points" rather than "way stops," their proper function. Edward F. Memmott urged the students to disregard this trend and join his "Society of the Concerned," where education is considered a continuing rather than a finishing process. The speaker made his remarks before School Board President R.H. Snyder presented certificates to the 346 seniors, clad in purple and white gowns and tassels at the Miller Gymnasium. Later D.R. Baker announced that 10 armed forces veterans were entitled to additional diplomas. "You have had faith and courage to carry on to the end," Snyder told the seniors...
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