Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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WILFRED H. RINGER HEADMASTER This is the first wartime publication of the Murivian. For all of us this entrance into World War II has brought many difficulties and changes. But to Mr. Ringer, as Headmaster of a school of over two thousand stu- dents, this conflict has brought special problems. Little did Mr. Ringer realize last September that his school would be turned into a minor federal agency. Sugar rationing, gasoline rationing, and War Savings Stamps sales have all seen the walls of Brookline High School. But even more important than these have been the preparations for possible emergencies such as air raids. Mr. Ringer has taken essential action in the foundation of necessary plans for defense and governmental cooperation. Just as we have looked to him for leadership in ten peaceful years, we also look to him for leadership in war years. 6

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MARY W. SAWYER DEAN OF GIRLS To those who know Miss Sawyer, she represents one of our best friends among faculty and students. Although her official titles are Dean of Girls and Shailer Housemaster, she is always willing to help any and all, no matter what the difficult} ' . She is never too busy or tired to advise us and advise us wisely. When in later years, there comes a time when we are not sure what to do, we will regret that there is no Dean’s Office nearby to enter. If, however, we then think of Miss Sawyer’s past advice and take heed, we will help our- selves. For Miss Sawyer, in true American fashion, has taught us to be independent, to think and act wisely, to remain true and democratic. 7