Ashland High School - Echoes Yearbook (Ashland, ME)

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5'LLflE'I,l:I2fEfZClSlZf,:i 5171511095 , ,gif xi . N' Congratulations and Best VVishes are just two of the many sincere compliments that our seniors are receiving for this special accomplishment- a high school diploma. Educators, relatives and friends are justifiably proud of each graduate. We knovv and understand the hard vvork, dedication and perseverance it took for each to accomplish this fine goal, Perhaps for some graduates, there may be more graduations in their future as they continue their education. For others, it vvill be the one and only opportunity to experience such an exciting, emotionally filled accomplishment. For all involved, but most especially the graduate and their parents, this experience vvill never be forgotten. I urge each of you to preserve the condition of your yearbook. lt contains a 'ltreasure of memories that will come rushing back to you in years to come. Trusting that you will retain fond memories of your educational experience in SAD. 232, may l, on behalf of all the staff and directors, add our most sincere 'lcongratulationsw and best wishes to the class of 1979. Reg Reed

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fifa ja just 2359612126129 VVe're Seniors! I never thought we'd ever graduate, but the time has arrived. I can remember when we just entered junior high and we were afraid of our upperclassmen. Since then we've learned to respect them. We've had bad times and also good times here at A.C.l-l.S We hated to be disciplined, but we got used to it, which l'm sure we deserved. We hated having homework, but we did it anyway. ln the longrun, it has done us good. That's how we learned. Graduation is a sad day. Our classmates we've grown up with will take their own directions, go different ways, and probably never run across one another as a class again. Some of us will go on to school, get married or find a job. Much work has to be done for graduation, but l'm sure it's all worth it. Things have to get organized and ready for our big event. One thing for which we're all happy is our education. Really, life is just beginning. Sue Chasse U55 355121102 Qfaaa gD'coucfl7y .Cpzsianta fagosa I 79

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ggfzinaipafla Jlffanags r l To the Class of 1979 You were eighth graders when l arrived on the scene five years ago. Part of my job was to act as a change agent in the school. There were many priorities to deal with and there have been many changes. lt has purposely been a gradual process and I hope you understand that the benefits did accumulate over the time you were here. l.et's look at the list. The positive attitudes of students and teachers, equal pro- grams for both boys and girls, a student advisory, a student council active on the local and state levels, re-opening of the school store with management provided by the student council, accreditation by the State of Maine with ongoing plans for New England accreditation, Spirit Week, an expanded Winter Carnival program, and more. Most students would agree that these have been important, worthwhile changes. It probably doesn't seem that things like the revised grade scale, tighter discipline with more restrictions, limited Senior privileges, and steadily increasing require- ments for graduation would be looked upon favorably by your class. Yet l am proud to be able to praise you for the consideration and cooperation that you have given me. The Class of 1979 will graduate small in numbers but long remembered for your qualities of leadership, maturity, and the positive purposes to which you have directed your education. My Congratulations and best wishes to all. Andrew Buswell