The Lion's Pride original document was provided to us by George Fisher. We have attempted to preserve the originality of the document while adapting it to the internet and the web site. Thanks, George, for the memories and for sharing!

Dear Class of '58:     

     As I look back on the past three years it seems just a moment since we first assembled in the "theatre" at Signal Hill, with a few more than 400 pupils and 212 teachers to start a new junior high school. Those of you who were there will also remember the dreary-looking place with the holes in the walls, the long walks from class to class, the dancing in the open-air gym, and the extra long classes when it rained.

     I am accused, perhaps justifiably, of demanding perfection. While we can not yet say that we have attained that goal, it is only with the cooperation of you pupils, the faculty, and the community that we have achieved as much as we have. At the time of our first meeting I made the statement that we were going to set up the best junior high school. I feel that we have come close to doing just that.

     You, the first full class which has been through Glenridge, are leaving us in body, but we hope that you will remain with us in spirit, or at least take the Glenridge spirit with you wherever you may go.

                               Sincerely,
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