Wayland High School - Reflector Yearbook (Wayland, MA)

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EDITURI U As we have chosen to dedicate this yearbook to a teacher who has given much of her time and effort to its success, it is befitting that we consider some of the many principles which she and the other members of the teaching pro- fession have endeavored to instill in our hearts and minds during the years that we have spent under their direction and care. In our twelve years of schooling, we have learned through experience and training that no matter how much education a man has, he cannot be considered truly great if he lacks courage, enthusiasm, resolution, tolerance, and sin- cerity. These are all very simple words and yet all necessary qualities for successful living. Are you courageous? Have you the spirit to overcome obstacles that beset you? Have you the courage to make your own decisions? Do you have the fear- lessness necessary to do what you know is right? Will you in the future have the moral courage to be strictly honest with your competitors and clients alike? If you can answer in the affirmative to the above questions, you have courage. Courage is bravery in both the physical and moral sense. Parents and teachers have taught you and me that without it, one loses everything, with it, one conquers the world. Enthusiasm is essential for success in any undertaking. Under its influence much has been accomplished in our everyday school activities. It is quite natural to be enthusiastic about novel ideas, but it takes proper selection and guidance for enthusiasm to be lasting in respect to things in the line of duty. The teacher is ever present and ready to make selections on the basis of the needs and interests of the pupils in order to create and maintain, if possible, enthusiasm about the special topics or projects. Without whole-hearted inter- est, all progress in the scientific field, in religion, and in civilization would be greatly retarded. What causes great athletes, great writers, great scientists, and great nations? Enthusiasm is the answer. In addition to courage and enthusiasm, resolution is necessary. How often the old expression has been quoted, Ulf at first you don't succeed, try, try again.n Nothing can succeed like success, nothing can fail like failure. To persevere when you believe you are beaten, to keep trying because you won't admit defeat--these are two attitudes that constitute resolute determination. It is an easy matter to do what is simple and what requires little effort. We all have learned this through experience. The lazy person avoids meeting and accepting the challenge. It takes a person with strong resolution to face a difficult task without shrinking. Are you one of these? Tolerance also plays a great part in aiding one's success in the outside world. Are you so prejudiced that you will not allow others to have their opinions? Are you willing to permit freedom of worship and freedom of expres- sion? Unless you answer HNOH to the first question and nYesn to the second, you are not tolerant. Without the valuable virtue of tolerance, you are con- sidered bigoted and prejudiced. With it, you are considered a wise judge of human affairs. Remember, WTO err is human, to forgive, divine.n The last and most important characteristic of all is sincerity. This qual- ity is the foundation of all friendship. A sincere person is one whose opin- ions are noted, whose advice is sought, and whose name is held in high esteem. As a friend, he is unparalleled. His advice is worth twice that of the flat- terer who buys his friends. The sincere man is beyond reproach in his dealings with his fellow man. It isn't always easy to tolerate and respect the opinions of others, but the sincere person admits that there is room for his fellow man and for his ideas. In a few words, an explanation of some of the major principles for better living in a democratic society has been presented and analyzed. They are not new to us, but have been emphasized for our benefit by those with whom we have come in contact during the years. These people are living in the same world that we are. They know that we can be happy and successful only if we have the courage to face life honestly, to accept its many challenges enthusiasti- cally, to resolve to become mentally and morally better citizens, to be tolerant of others while passing through life, and, last but not least, to be sincere with ourselves and our fellow men. If one cultivates these cardinal virtues in his climb up the ladder of life, men will ever remark, nThere is a man.u The Pd i tor

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OUR CLASS The Class of '47 are we, Come to our journey's end, With many things to put to use As down life's path we wend. We all were children, full of npep,' Just mites, 'til '43, When we completed the eighth grade And felt proud as could be. We entered high school in the fall, The smallest of nsmall fry,n A bit afraid of this new life, with tears in every eye. All faced the throng and came along 'Til Seniors now are weg The hours we've spent within these halls Will be a reverie. f 'sulfoh fnqt0my While there in front of Jackie Bates Sat Marge and Doris and Dang Then Joan and I sat side by side As members of this clan. Next Dickie Dew and fair Maxine, nBuzzn Bowers, 'n nSleep,n 'n Bill, Then Mary, Ketchen, Dick and Hash Were next to Marge and Pill. Now Charlotte, Mary, 'n nBirdien B., Pauline, and Sally Ide, Then Ruth and Ann and Lois H. Were seated by their side. ' 1 f X X f oo N I qc, elm, 1, xxx 95Q'sfE!2 X! Q Sv-eslmew W Q5 One day while I was seated here And thought of going away, I glanced to right and left of me In a calm and casual way. Around me sat the boys and girls, My friends of many years, I knew that with our leaving here Would come the countless tears. Before me sat our president With business of the dayg Our Fran seemed sad, yet somehow glad, His thoughts all miles away. QMS Richard, our super Newsweek man, Our very own class wit, Was seated near our hero Fran, The star with baseball mitt. Next Joan and Bill, an ex-marine, And Bernie M., a vet, Oh yes, then Jerry 'n Harold C., Fran's aid and our best bet. I seem to have forgotten one, Our friend so proud and true, Now I recall, it dawns on meg It's our Miss Merrithew. We thank you now for all you've done, We're sure you'l1 never guess How much each truly owes to you Regarding his success. Natalie Wilson