Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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In retrospect, there comes a point when grades, brownie points and college boards are forgotten, and we are compelled to ask, Have I, have we really done something worthwhile? In reference to this year we are inclined to say 'yes . Both old institutions and new ideas were challenged. Some of both was rejected, some of both was retained. The future rests upon the continued vitality of what has been retained. This year, because of the new opportuni- ties provided, has served as an interim pe- riod between what has been and what is to come. Since it was a period of change, we are unsure of the final outcome. The process of the revitalization of the school is unending. As far as the future of the school is concerned, this year was a small, uncertain step, but hopefully it will hebo instill confidence in ourselves and in Governor Dummer to take bigger ones. .av X lqggf. Z F I V is

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