Boston Latin School - Liber Actorum Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Mrs. McCarthy Mrs. Mahoney Mrs. Lyons Amanuenses Wilfred L. O’Leary HEAD MASTER ’25 Mrs. Curadossi

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. . . That is Boston Latin School 9

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Aequam Memento Rebus in Arduis Servare Mentem . . . Nicholas Murray Butler, late president of Columbia University, once said that Education truly conceived is spiritual growth toward intellec- tual and moral perfection, and is not an artificial process to be carried on according to mechanical formulas to a purely material end.” There are utilities higher and utilities lower, and if a school in its zeal to lay the foundation for that higher intellectual and spiritual life which consti- tutes humanity’s full stature, it would sacrifice the higher utilities to the lower. Fortunately the class of 1974, along with the legions of past gradu- ates, has received a training in the Humanities based on spiritual growth toward intellectual and moral perfeaion.” Because of this edu- cation, you are fortified with knowledge and the know-how which will enable you to live the good life. Like the Latin School men of the past, you will be able to stand up and be counted upon to do your duty no matter what the cost. Let the cause be just, you will be its defender, thereby inspiring those of lesser moral fiber. You will be leaders in our society of tomorrow, never forgetting the example of hosts of leaders whose names adorned our hallowed hall. The latter excelled in many fields of endeavor but they all had one thing in common — a resolute determination to do their duty and excel in the area with which their Creator so generously endowed them. Plato tells us, For a man to conquer himself is the first and best of all victories.” The long hard road through the Latin School which you have traversed proves the Philosopher’s statement. You have done this by acquiring SELF-DISCIPLINE, the sine-qua-non for success in life. You have the Humanities to thank for that priceless virtue. Be never unmindful of the debt you owe your Masters, parents, and the good people of the City of Boston who made it possible for you the privilege of attending this venerable institution. Be loyal to B.L.S., aid her in every way, make her cause your cause. Make it a goal to help future Latin School Boys to achieve a college education by being a gen- erous donor to the Scholarship Funds. Above all heed the admonition of Horace, Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem-.”