Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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We Lead”

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Today We Follow Tomorrow Swift flew the fair and happy years; The joys were ours, and not the fears; We followed; others led. Our Alma Mater's friendly aid Was ours to have when aught dismayed; The doubts we had all fled. The days were bright with friendships {rue, When youth’s sun shone and skies were’blue And every storm cloud fled. Lessons to learn and sports to play, Laughter of comrades all the way; We followed; others led. Now comes the hour when we depart; Our school will be life’s busy mart; It's time for us to lead. Yet truths here learned, our way will guide, And knowledge her clear light provide; We go forth to succeed. — Theresa Vedany

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(IdmuiiAtratia n The greed of small groups in places of authority in the- world of today is responsible for a precarious state of peace. Home training to develop a high degree of integrity ami a sound concept of fairness in human relationships coupled with a strong program of character education in the public schools will assist our young people in the struggle to maintain a lasting peace. A. Jkkomk Goodwin Superintendent of Schools The motto of the State of Massachusetts is “With the sword she seeks a quiet peace under liberty.” It truly portrays the spirit of this great Commonwealth. Peace is not a mode of living which a people wins once and enjoys forever, but is maintained only through constant elfort. Let all of us be vigilant always, to foster and perpetuate an honorable peace without strength of arms if possible but never by appeasement. I'kp.dkrick T. Dacky Principal Education is one of the most important foundations of de- mocracy. It trains the individual for intelligent leadership and clear thinking. From our present generation of school children, must come our peace-loving citizens who will preserve our American way of life. The Agawam High School seniors are well equipped to work for peace and security in our great United States of America. Raymond Harris Assistant-Principal •1