Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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Tli emoriam . 0 . 0lIII'IlfEllS qllYdI.lIIl'Il.CS COKM6Tlf0T1ll Sometimes in the affairs of men, events occur which seem inexplicable to us. One of these was the sudden death of Thomas Comerford in an automobile accident during his junior year. The Lord called him home before he could make a lasting mark upon the world. The world's a stage 3 and Tommy had his part. He was the extrovert, always seen and heard in the middle of things. He chose football as the primary outlet for his energy. Tommy did not find studies as absorbing as others did, for he possessed the free, unbounded spirit which many youth effuses. Tommy typified the doer, the being who puts another's plan into action. No man's earthly life, no matter how brief, is in vain, for each man has been placed upon this earth for a reason. God must have decided Thomas Comerford had accomplished his purpose. 3

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in emoriam tlloseplh F., llfllolcalliilirey The pedagogic profession is one of the most honorable and most respected occupations. The essence of teaching makes this vocation an environment for spiritual rewards and mental satisfaction rather than for material gains. In a way the teacher sacrifices his life for those who are to follow him. When his years of service have been completed, he, in retrospect, possesses memories of enduring worth and satisfaction, which no other profession affords. He has contributed to the molding of the soul of youth. It is with deep respect and humility that the Class of 1956 acknowledges the faithful service of joseph F. McCaffrey. A member of the faculty of Clinton High School for over thirty-five years, he was a friend to pupil and athlete alike. The extent of his devotion to duty and his dignity of manner, few can equal. The Great Teacher called him home.