Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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EDITORIAL Stern Daughter of the Voice of God! O Duty! if that name thou love Who art a light to guide a rod To check the erring, and reprove; Thou who art victory and law When empty terrors over awe From vain temptations dost set free And Calm’st the weary strife of frail humanity. —William Wordsworth William Wordsworth took the time and effort to compose an ode to that which he thought most worth while—Duty. He holds it in the utmost esteem, calls it a light that checks wrongs and punishes it; he acclaims it as a law that pacifies and comforts humanity. Though we cannot so poetically express our views about duty there is no doubt in anyone’s mind what it means. Duty is very closely associated with Loyalty and Obligation. Loyalty, a word dear to high school students, is sung about in our alma maters, is an important word when considering award winners and is a marvelous characteristic to cultivate and keep. Those who are loyal to friends, to a school, to an ideal also be a responsible member of a community. This same man or woman, who realizing what it means to uphold a principle and stay with it, will also be a responsible member of a community. This same man or woman, loyal to his country will vote carefully and wisely in order tha‘ this country’s standards will be upheld. Every one of us have Obligations in life to fulfill—an Obligation to God, always to remember and worship him—an Obligation to our community—to our families—to our future families and to our country. Obligations that have confronted the graduate thus far have been comparatively few. It has been our Duty, our Obligation to attain good grades in our studies; it has also been our Obligation to curb our wild, frolicsome natures and behave properly in this, our community. But now the graduate is considered a more responsible sort of citizen and the Obligations will increase. We will be called on to hold important positions in our civic government, we will be expected to behave with assurance and no rash actions on our part will be overlooked and excused. The life we now face can be very pleasant or very unpleasant— depending of course on ourselves and our sense of Duty. Mr. Wordsworth, very sure of the fruitful harvest of adhering to the call of Duty, writes: Stern Lawgiver! yet thou dost wear The Godhead’s most benignant grace; Nor know we anything so fair As is the smile upon thy face: Flowers laugh before thee on their beds. And fragrance in the footing treads; Thou dost preserve the Stars from wrong; And the most ancient Heavens, through Thee, are fresh and strong. 8

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CLASS OFFICERS JOHN ANDERTON Jackie Class—Industrial Arts “Wherever valour true is found True modesty will there abound.’’ —Gilbert Impressions—“Farmer”; numbers 16 and 22; blushes; directing traffic; broad shoulders. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Treasurer 11; Class President 12; Student Council 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Operetta 12; Usher-Play 12. MATTHEW PRINCIPE Goo Class—Industrial Arts “In stature he was of an average length, Wondorously active, bright and great in strength.” —Chaucer Impressions—32, football number; jitterbugging; “big time” card player; “Ferncroft’s”; bow tie that Lights! Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; Class Vice-President 12; Executive Committee 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Usher-Play 12; Operetta 12. EVELYN BORGES Chick Class—General Clerical “Wit to persuade and beauty to delight.” —Sir John Davies Impressions—Tickets; pretty dimples; Joe; beautiful complexion; stylish. Activities—A.A. 10, 11; Class Secretary 12; English Club 10; Volleyball 10; Band 10. RICHARD BELMORE Boogie Class—Industrial Art “This world belongs to the energetic.” —Emerson Impressions—Boy Scouts; Indian Dance and Lore; Go-getter; “Dem Bones”; cheer enthusiast. Activities—A.A. 10, 11, 12; President 12; Class Treasurer 12; Football 10; Baseball 10; Gym Team 10, 11, 12; Class Play 12; Operetta 12. 10