Bristol High School - Torch Yearbook (Bristol, CT)

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Mr. Perry I shall always remember the Class of 1957 because of its notice- able sense of responsibility. From the ofiicers down through to the rank and file, there is exhibited an unusual spirit. This spirit seems to combine a maturity of attitude with a real concern for the welfare of the school. Such traits are not commonly found, even in senior classes, and are most welcome, you may be sure. Yours was one of the first classes to feel the competition for college entrance, because of the large numbers of seniors wishing to further their education. In your senior year, BHS received the first onslaught of the World War II babies, and you had to put up with crowded conditions in classes, corridors, and lunchrooms. At the same time, you were disturbed over the international tensions that were building up. Your imprint upon the school, however, was one of cooperation and friendliness. It is for these, and for your depend- ability and feeling of concern, that you will be remembered with affection. Mr. Roseen Your entire period of schooling, up to now, has paralleled a period of world conflict and unrest. The challenge to your generation is greater now than at any time in history. Having worked closely with you these past four years, I am sure you will be equal to this challenge. My very best wishes for the future. Mr. Marsh You are graduating in an era when our activities must be limited in behalf of peace without attenuating the intrinsic social values for which succeeding generations of mankind have struggled. These contemporary social problems are pressing and their solution will require a positive attitude of civic responsibility. Your future will be determined by the manner in which youmake manifest your attitude toward your civic responsibilities. Ours is the strongest government of the world. Its strength rests on the good will of an instructed people who place their trust in God. Members of the Class of 1957, this is your heritage with which you face the future. Congratulations and good wishes. 7

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Mr. Magnuson High school years have been happy and profitable ones for you. We, all of us who have had to do with your education here in Bristol, are happy to have been able to make this education possible by doing our share. Because of your school experiences, may you go forward in carrying out your plans more adequately and later make it possible to continue good schools for those who will come after. Congratulations and good wishes to you graduates of B. H. S. '57. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION deserves a big 'Thank You for the unfailing aid and guidance that they have given us through all our school years. We, the staff, speaking for the students of Bristol High School, especially appreciate the edforts of Mr. Magnuson and the Board of Education on our behalf. f 1 , ..,,... 5 ,, ,az JL, ik 5 vi.: ,, 5 6 V' , E . Left to right: Mr. Linendoll, Mr. Coratola, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Magnuson, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Barnes, Mrs. Pencikowski.

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Largest department . . . advanced courses . . . creative writing . . . dramatics and speech . . . which is more important, grammar or lit? P. Kelly reports on Babbitt in Special English Class. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Seated left to right: Miss Large, Miss Stack, Miss Whipple, Miss Satta, Miss Donovan, Mrs. Eggleston, Miss Sportelli, Miss Johnson. Standing left to right: Mr. Lawley, Mr. Roy, Mr. Prigge, Miss Mella, Miss Teevan, Miss Spinelli, Mr. Handy, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Enslin, and Miss Pulsifer. M. Russell, S. Larson, D. Haig debate in Speech Class. Creative Writing Class, Left to right: K. Hintz, S. Dubrosky, Miss Pulsifer, E. Cercone, I. Ammerman. l 1'