Winchendon School - Vestigia Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)

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There are over six billion people on this planet. Two hundred and eighty million live in the United States, and there are representatives from every culture among them. Diversity is the key element to the quality ot education and overall experience at The Winchendon School. There are over ten languages that are spoken fluently here. Over fifty percent ofthe population is international students. The wonderful mix of students that reside on a central campus incorporates many divergentlas- pects of student life. Having so many diverse stu- dents produces a feeling of a miniature NYC, a melting pot. Students here get a sense of some- thing that most other students dont get to experi- ence until college, and even then it is not a guar- antee. The receptive attitude that students gain as the years progress is incredible. . - David Rotberg PG LLM.

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Teachers should be a guide, students shoulddo all the exploratim' Mr. Victor Monoe was born in Marion, Ohio and raised in Soutljiernj California and Chicago. He joined the army two weeks afterjihe f graduated from high school, and senfed for twleveyears before' i retiring as a warrant officer. Mr. Monroe received his Bachelors ' degree from Humboldt State University in California, andhisr llf S Masters degree from San' Diego State. Mr. Monroe started teaching in 1989, and has taught in many parts of the United States and overseas. His work hasttaken him to schools in Ohio, Massachu- setts, Florida, California, Korea, Canada, and Saudi Arabia before he decided to come to The Winchendon School in September of 2000. Victor Monroe is an unique individual, he is both friend and mentor to his colleagues. His students respect and trust him, and they look to him for support in all aspects of their lives. Mr. Monroe is someone who touches every life he enters, and we are fortunate' to have him at The Winchendon School. f '+Hung Chun Chang '03 . '

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-Q,-1, w ' fi, gas.:-5: g-as H-55.-,gg-.,,,,f5,3g:2mA 5 'Eg' J- tis Z s fe fd? J , . 1 yu Q' I 1' I M x if V f L,,,, 7 ifii - I I , fkkyr : Mr. J. William LaBelIe The Wlnchendon School 172 Ash Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1700 Telephone: 978-297-1223 FAX: 978-297-0911 Dear Class of 2003, There is a Chinese blessing Cor maybe a cursel that says, May you live in interesting times . You do! Not only are these interesting times, they are revolutionary. Think of some of the events that have occurred in your short lifetime. We have seen the cracking of the human genome, which may be the most significant scientific undertaking - ever. We have tracked other universes and have made astounding astronomical discoveries through the use of the Hubbel telescope. We have seen the break up of the U.S.S.R. We have seen telecommunications and data manipulation improve almost beyond imagination through the continuous development of computers, the Internet and wireless technology. We have witnessed the worst attack ever by foreign enemies on American soil. Surely, there will continue to be enormous changes, discoveries and events in our lives. We need to keep it all in perspective and manage our own lives well. I urge you to learn about and participate fully in the discoveries, events and decisions to come. You need to be educated in the broadest sense. You need to gain sufficient knowledge about what is going on in the world to be able to be an effective citizen. You need to be thoughtful and discerning. I urge you also to hold to strong values. Stay close to your family. Do meaningful and satisfying work. Help those who need help. Be honest and trustworthy. I am confident that we have started you on your way to responsible citizenship and parenthood. Keep in touch. Let us know how you are doing. If you ever need help, we will be here for you! Mrs. LaBel1e and I wish you Godspeed. Sincerely, . , - J. William LaBelle HEADMASTER . A ,.,.