Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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. . 1 | . FROM THE PRINCIPAL... There is no shortcut which leads to an education. By the same token an education cannot be obtained in a bargain basement. It is the result of consistent, conscientious effort, motivated from within by a burn- ing desire to achieve far beyond the level of mediocrity. Education results in those qualities which tend to make the future for all somewhat clearer and more secure. It results in people’s rising to the colossal challenges of a generation living in ex- ceedingly complex times and meeting them well. The future is for him who plans for it, even sacrifices for it; for in this plan- ning and sacrificing is the reward of the inner satisfaction of a job well done and the realization that future problems will be somewhat easier to solve. Mr. Walter J. Stahura, Principal vmhuui 9

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Mr. Wilfred H. Graves, Superintendent of Schools TO THE GRADUATES... FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT... How many times have we heard people say, “What a nice person !” We are attracted to nice people. I am not referring to the physical features which indeed may h»e as- sets. These are superficial qualities, and their effectiveness may pass as the years go by. They do not necessarily help people to be nice. It is the deep, inner qualities to which I refer. These are built upon a personal courage, a willingness to work, a searching for some good in their fellow man, liking him for these qualities, and therefore developing the joyful experience of serving others unselfishly. These are qualities which may be our heritage when we will accept and use them. i i i i ! 8

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GUIDANCE “What am I going to do after gradua- tion?” Our Guidance Director, Mr. John Gray, was often confronted with this ques- tion. Throughout the year Mr. Gray helped students plan their courses of study, counseled them in their problems, and guided them on the pathways of success. Like other members of the faculty, he was always busy because of double ses- sions. “Time’s up! Test’s over.” Mr. Gray appears in a familiar role. tests vital to guidance program 10