Lynn Classical High School - Classical Yearbook (Lynn, MA)

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Gwllllilflllll EKHIUPKB Welcoming Speech Dave Warden, President of the Senior Class. With most sincere pleasure, for my classmates, I welcome you, our friends, our teachers, and our families, to our graduation exercises today. It is our hope that the joyous spirit which is lightening our hearts now will suggest to you, too, the more pleasant and happy aspects of that adult lift to which we all look forward. Today is an occasion which we can truly say that we have long an- ticipated although we well know the responsibilities graduation will thrust upon us, yet we face these responsibilities with the feeling that our education at Classical will more than suffice us in our endeavor to live a clean, upright life. Basically, it is this type of life that we have striven to attain in our past three years, and it,is because of the assurance given to us by the instruction of kindly teachers and devoted parents that we are now ready to assume our place in life. Yet this afternoon we cannot help but recall fond memories of our days at Classical not the least part of which has been that security, that peace of mind which has always been ours because of the unceasing labors of those who have guided us in our years in high school. Now that our stay at Classical is over, nostalgic memories crowd into our minds of all the past joys, the little successes, and the interesting personalities that have entered into our lives in the past three years. But to express the emotion that these recol- lections awaken is difficult. As we explore this feeling further we realize that we can never forget the school which has meant so much to us in the span of life we have just completedg nor can we forget our teachers whose inspiration and influence have been such potent factors in molding our ideals. Thus with some trepidation we say our farewell. We are eager, perhaps a trifle anxious about the future that awaitsg and we are grateful to our school, and to you, our parents, our teachers, and our friends, for the guidance which has at last culminated in these commencement exercises. On behalf of the senior class and its officers, then, I am happy to welcome you this afternoon. six

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lass Udz Ann Holdsworth fMe1ody - Recessional J Ye who have taught us to be wise A And to us held a helping hand, To ye we now bid fond good-byes, As on the road to life we stand. Classical High, now we must say Farewell this day, farewell this day! We'll n'er forget the friends we've made, We'll n'er forget what we have done. Thy mem'ries from our hearts can't fade, Now we go t'ward new worlds, new suns. Classical High, now we must say Farewell this day, farewell this day! New lives ahead of us stretch on, Worlds to be conquered, set aright, Let then thy teachings each new dawn Give us the will to win the fight. Classical High, now we must say Farewell this day, farewell this day! We leave this day, our hearts are high, Bold with our strong initiative. May it but always in us lie, Help us the worthwhile life to live. Farewell the carefree days of'High. Classical now we bid good-bye! fi 'UG

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Presentation of Class Gift Michael Garnier It has long been the custom at Classical High School to present the school and the student body with some remembrance from the graduating class. This custom, traditional in our school, is one we have cherished and one we enjoy perpetuating. This year our class had no difficulty in making our choice of gift. In our school library we have many trophies, tangible evidence of our skill, and prowess in various lines of endeavor. These prizes we have greatly treasured and enjoyed. During this past year their number has been materially augmented because of the gratifying results Classical has attained in various competitive contests. That these momentos may be advantageously displayed, the Senior Class has selected as a gift a case which will serve not only as a container for these trophies, but as an embelishment for the halls of our school. To you, Gloria, as representative of the undergraduates, I take great pleasure in presenting this check to be used for the purchase of this case. With this gift we, the class of 1947, wish to express our appreciation to our Alma Mater, and to wish for the school many years of continuing service for the boys and girls of Lynn. - Acceptance of Class Gift Gloria Kalenow, 1948 Thank you Michael. It gives me great pleasure to accept the gift your class has so graciously selected for the school. Your choice is a particularly happy one, for the case you have described will indeed display to advantage our various trophies. To have them in one case as a year by year record of the achievements of the school is an arrangement fortunate and decorative. I wish to assure you, Michael, that as a representative of the school I well understand and appreciate the significance of your gift. As your class bestows this gift on Classical, in the spirit of affection so We will cherish it as a remembrance of you. That we shall miss you next year I need hardly say, for we hold you high in our affections. Today however, we congratulate you on the successful completion of your high school career. WE are happyvwith you in the satisfaction that we know must be yours at the moment. To you I extend the good wishes of Classical. May your future be joyous and bring to a happy fruition all the hopes, am- bitions, and ideals which today you cherish.