Winchendon School - Vestigia Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)

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A school attains greatness only as it recog- nizes and embodies great ideas. The process is a simplewyet dynamic-one. It starts with moments and unfolds through years of mean- ingful experience-a calculus of wide, ex- panding thought. Educationflike a right idea-has oft been likened to a growing seed. The fertile soil is first preparedyall obstacles removedfso that the planting might be timely, true. The light of inspiration and the warmth of understand- ing cooperate with substances that nourish and enrich. The sapling or the seedling needs this rightful nutriment and thrives when thoughtful, loving care protects each stage of growth. The bud and blossom must appear, and petals of a higher purpose lead on to fruitage and to harvest time. At Winchendon, this growth is double-fold: as each boy passes through its gates and reaches manhood on the other side, the school itself must grow and shape anew each pupil in its care. From this processgsimple as it seems-there rises more than just a school 5 a force, dynamic in its impact, branches out and sows the seeds of future growth. COMPANIONSHIP: A fall picnic is fun for all. LEADERSHIP: Mr. Marr welcomes Kevin Fogarty to Winchendon. SCHOLARSHIP: Small classes encourage academic growth

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Varied ingredients needed for the growing years MUTUAL RESPECT: A ratio of 1:5 enables boys and masters to work closely during the year. 'ff'-fm INSPIRATION: Mr. Boyden challenges his freshman history class 5