Brockton High School - Brocktonia Yearbook (Brockton, MA)

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SUPERI TE DE T OF SCHOOLS liqg -Misaf- ' fiiifrg Q?:'E5 ' 4 1 f C! il 'C l??5'Q5EI lfl 62 A ,f DR. THOMAS .I WHALEN The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas J. Whalen, is the man responsible for keeping the Brockton Educational System on an even keel. He will be retiring in June of 1984g he says, I'll be graduating With the class of '84, but his responsibilities have been many during his term as superintendent. They range from serving as the Chairman of the School Committee to developing a system of educational priorities and fiscal goals. One of the major difficulties that Dr. Whalen has had to handle in the past two years has been the onset of Proposition 2V2. The dangers to our educational system have been immense. As Dr. Whalen said, Until Proposition 2V2, Brockton has had one of the most outstanding educational systems in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. But, with all of the personnel and program cuts, We have had great difficulty maintaining the system. The educational system, as well as the World, are definitely changing, and Dr. Whalen thinks that the Class of 1983 will be well prepared to face the chal- lenges of the future. He feels that based on his experience with previous classes, the Class of '83 is prepared academically, civically, and socially for the years ahead. His advice to the Class is: Never stop studying and caring. Good luck. Mary Meaden

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PRINCIPAL ui MR. ROBERT REAGAN Brockton High School, one of the largest High Schools in the country, is a complex network of students and faculty. The quality of education is dependent upon the interaction and communication between its members. In a school of this size, the educational system works extremely well. Principal Reagan's basic responsibility is to insure that the educational services reside within the intended framework established by Brockton High School. In order to do so, he must remain abreast of all occurrences which pertain to B.H.S. By mingling in the halls and keeping an open door policy, Mr. Reagan demon- strates his concern for the student body. Mr. Reagan's pride in the school is evident. He comments, It's the finest High School in the state. The students are exposed to a myriad of opportunities which prepare them for future endeavors. Whether a student continues his education or becomes involved in the working world, Brockton High School has provided a solid foundation. Mr. Reagan reminds the class, hindsight is always 2O!2O. No matter how challenging life may seem at one particular time, we will always be subjected to a more difficult and demanding task. It is essential that we make the most of every minute. This advice will surely prove true as one moves his marker through the game of life. Mary E. Ronan Gail Greenblatt