Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMON 5 Education must be alert to all changes in the world, however caused, whether deliberately with or without its approval, or by war, calamity or inven- tion, since it is charged with assisting people to adjust themselves properly to new conditions. No science requires a broader range of informationg no science is in a position to contribute more to human welfare than education. For complete freedom man must live in a world made bright by the twin- glow of the Light of Knowledge and the Torch of Liberty. To many of us the education we have obtained here will be our only capital in beginning life, and, whatever of wealth and honor we may here- after win in the world, we shall be largely indebted to our school for the means of success. And as we, the Class of 1949, are about to be graduated and go forward in the present world, the value of an education is ever apparent. Howfxnn F1sHiiR LIEAVIT1' Class Poem Wl1at doth the Lord require of thee, O Man? This old refrain might well express the thought Witlm which we face the future caravan, Tracing life with joy and care together wrought. Our days have carefree been, we gave no heed, We gave no thought, to what the years might ask. Yet now it seems we have a deeper needg In Childhood's shelter we no longer bask. To those to whom my question has occurred, To those who found their knowledge not enough. Have you discerned some answer I've not heard? Know you the rule to smooth the journey rough? Wluat does the Lord require of me in life? How may I best become the skillful tool Witlu which He works, subduing hate and strife And making all mad human passions cool? As my existence more mature is framed I seek the answer. With each falt'ring tread I pray my God will not by me be shamed, That I may feel I've graced the life I've led. FLORENCE FISHER

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Q1 THE SASSAMUN Farewell Address To the friends gathered here, to the teachers who have been our guides, and to our fellow students and classmates, it is my privilege to give a last greeting. The occasion is both sad and glad. During our three years at Natick High School our objective, our aim, our goal has been to obtain for ourselves an education. While the usual extra- curricular activities have had their place in our school program, we have always been aware of the fact that especially in these times the need of an education is paramount. Education is concerned with making changes. The art and hope of human life is to change the world for the better-to make all things, animals, plants, other men and oneself more serviceable for life's ends. Rivers flow without regard to man's intent, but he may change their courses and deepen their chan- nels to make them more serviceable. Insects grow regardless of man's welfare, but he may exterminate the mosquito which infects him with disease and culti- vate the bee which provides him with food. Each man tries by promoting certain changes and resisting others to make the world of things and men better for himselfg a group of men living together, so far as they possess wis- dom, try to make things and men better for the group as a whole. All of the sciences, arts, and industries are concerned directly or indirectly with the production of changes in the world. Science is concerned with the accumulation of knowledge which may enable men to understand and thereby to control changes that are deemed desirable. Arts and industries are con- cerned with putting the desired changes into effect. Education, which includes both a science and an art, is likewise concerned with understanding, control- ling, and effecting changes which promote the general welfare. More and better education is needed to reduce the still appalling amount of error, injustice, misery and ignorance which blocks progress toward better living throughout the world. Every generation sees in its own youth the promise of a better day, the fulfillment of long-cherished hopes, and for this reason, in modern times, each succeeding generation has developed and placed at the disposal of their chil- dren more and better educational facilities. Witliin a span of only forty years this country has been involved in two major world wars, a period of false prosperity, and a depression of approxi- mately ten years' duration. However, in all of these periods of economic and social disruption, education continued to function and to improve. Education, or the desire for a change for the better, has been the dominant factor in the tremendous strides made in the development and application of electricity, atomic energy, medicine, aeronautics and communications. This huge surge forward in the conquests of science and of mechanical power has brought to us new visions and a new vista of further advance in the general welfare among our people.

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