Billerica Memorial High School - BMHS Yearbook (Billerica, MA)

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You have now completed a giant step toward success. You have been trained to make sound judgments. However, knowing what is right does not lead you to pursue what is right. The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellec- tual superiority to other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority. Lack of courage is the cause of our moral inferi- ority. Have the courage of your convictions and live up to your ideals. Frederick C. Riel Superintendent of Schools To the Class of 1966: First let me offer my congratulations to the graduat- ing class of 1966. The successful completion of your high school education is a mark of which you may be justly proud. But more than the pride you feel, the challenge you now face is so exciting as to cause envy within me. The spirit of American youth, which was torched by our late martyred President John F. Kennedy and contin- ues to glow throughout the night at Arlington National Cemetery as a constant reminder, has been asked to better the world. No greater challenge has ever been issued. No greater response has ever been given. Yes, the invitation extended to our youth and ac- cepted by so many causes me envy. As youth fades, the realization comes fast that the world belongs to the young. I have envy but my confidence is great. William H. Flaherty, Jr. Assistant Superintendent of Schools 24

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OUR FACULTY . . .the leaders of our world . . . they are helpful . . . interesting . . . uplifting . . . and fun . . . always appearing when mischief is brewing . . . always maintaining their poise in times of mass hysteria . . . personally always urging us onward to higher, more successful goals . . . stern and smiling . . . serious in lecture and lovable at heart . . . yes, they are our leaders . . . so to them, ' ' Thank you. ' '

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Superintendent and Staff Mrs. Lyons Miss Dole 25