Winchendon School - Vestigia Yearbook (Winchendon, MA)

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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 ,.,.

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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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3 on the y has been a fulfilling experience. We ver many obstacles. This year, much Work aassss has this edition of Vestigia exceptional. We hope you agr a good representation of what the year has been about. This been a combination of memorable and precious ex iiig if We have already accu- mulated from previous years. As you Wills e theme of this yearls is diversity. We come from distant? siii is of the world, and in yyy ation We will move on to fulfill dreams and ambi- have. rriyy T, Q T t ' ' ' z, E ' 5' an is an effort to capture a fragme memo- 2, H tl 1 fair fr r,it 'lfir ff, ttt l . . . oorrrrrsfe si at We will take from here - in both pictures and tsit - from our drspective. As graduating seniors, we look back at the y rs affection. We are proiid of the work that We have done here at atavl The school has given us the strength and courage to de- pend on in a Whole new Way. We have completed thefirst por- tion of a lifei r iitrney. The staff of the Two Thousand Three Winchendon Wishes to extend their gratitude to all of those who have helped. thanks to them for their efforts in helping with a u f, the production of this pfy F