Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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The Morse Flag was first awarded The Commencement texts are taken from remarks by Mr. Peter W. Bragdon, Headmaster During these Hnal innings of the year we are awarding those who have excelled. As we present these awards we should keep in mind the teaching and guidance from our faculty which made all this possible and We should keep in mind the strength of the competition for these awards. Thus, as we honor individuals who are fully deserving of these awards we are also honoring the dedication of a comm unity to the highest possible goals in educa- tion. THE MORSE FLAG ,P seventy-two years ago at the 150th Commencement of this school, and it has been awarded each year since that time to the senior whose record in all respects has met with the highest approval of the faculty. According to the trust established by the late Reverend Glen Tilley Morse, a long- time friend and Trustee of the Academy, a new flag is provided each year in order that the old flag which has flown over the school during the past year may be given to a member of the graduating class. The visible accomplishments of this year's recipient of the Morse Flag are immense, but behind these obvious successes is the attitude of an unassuming and effective leader GEORGE PERICLES HA SAPIDIS 18 ,lp ws, ,,. ' ,,4g,..,,, fn'-cz 2+ .2 ff' 7-V g . of ,ff fi in i THE ACADEMY PRIZE IS? Upon the retirement of Headmas- ter Ted Eames in 1959 the underclass- men of the Academy endowed the already existing Academy Prize so that henceforth at each Commencement it could be given in honor of Edward W. and Eleanor K. Eames so that the qualities they so deeply admired might be prized in turn by future and succeeding classes. How could he endure so much with poise, good humor, and dignity? . . . the pain of injury . . . responsibility of leadership loneliness of a straight and sure course . . . academic excellence . . . guiding youngsters . . . an advocate for his school . . . able represent- ative for the students . . . President of the Student Body. PETER HOWARD QUIMBY

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Awarded to members of the Senior Class whose perseverence, courage, initiative, sense of respon- sibility, loyalty, andfor concern for others have contributed to the strength of the Academy. The six Special Prizes awarded this year follow: Excellence, brilliance, industry and maturity guide her accomplish- ments and service. S USAN L YNNE EDELSTEIN Athlete, junior class president, proctor, scholar, at every juncture a true gentleman respected by all ages. ANTHONY PASCAL FUSCO A quiet wit, immense service to his school, the word dependability would characterize his service. DENNIS P. GA TELY SPECIAL PRIZES pq Q' Q--as From leads in plays to dancing and singing she has been fiesty, creative, and caring. MELISSA H UF FSMI TH Exacting, inquisitive, bright, and superbly organized he has accom- plished much without calling attention to his contributions. JEFFREY PETER KELLY Honest, warm, caring, enthusias- tic, competes with fearless abandon and studies with impressive discipline. MEREDI TH GWYN LAZO , . X 5 . . Q lo ll9-1l- HW . ,N 19