Bulkeley High School - Class Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MEMORIAM JAMES C. STRANO James C. Strano, valiant and courageous, gave his life for his country on a lonely day in the week of January 22,1968. A Bulkeley graduate of 1966, he served in Viet Nam since October, 1967. In the 1966 Maple Leaves James was described as manly, modest and true, an interested and concerned friend to all who knew him. James Strano personified the dedication and courage that is an integral part of the fighting men of the United States. His conduct and that of his comrades is the true image of the American Youth. He is one of the many American men who sacrifice their lives for the preservation of democracy. The Maple Leaves Editorial Board wishes to recognize the serv¬ ice that the Armed Forces of America are rendering to our country and the world. Despite personal views on the War in Viet Nam, we all should be proud of our soldiers. Therefore, we, the Class of 1968, wish to dedicate our book to James C. Strano and, moreover, to his comrades who have died to protect the freedom of Viet Nam.

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PREFACE Although graduation day is a time for nostalgia, it also signifies a new era in your life. You are now emerging from the confines of high school into the openness of the world. In conjunction with this thought the 1968 Maple Leaves ed¬ itorial board chose as this years theme “New Horizons ’ The ho¬ rizons that you will see and be part of are innumerable and inde¬ scribable. Whenever one has been conquered you can be sure an¬ other remains. The 1968 Maple Leaves is in itself a “New Horizon”. This years classbook is larger and vastly different from any published by the students of Bulkeley. The book has many different features which we feel are improvements while maintaining the purpose of its pub¬ lication. It is also the most expensive and most difficult to publish and as such requires numerous people to complete the necessaiy work. At this time we would like to extend our thanks to Bradbury, Sayles, O’Neill, Inc., who arranged our yearbook; to Mr. Paul Nelson, our publishing representative, for his guidance and concern for the suc¬ cess of the Maple Leaves; to Loring Studios for exquisite pictorial coverage; to Mr. Frederick T. Bashour for his cooperation and ad¬ vice; to our typists and art board for their fine contribution; to our Editorial and Business Boards for their tireless work; to Mrs. Jean S. Doers chuck for her exhaustive efforts in obtaining pictures for the book; and finally to Miss Rita B. Antaya for her guidance, advice and criticism in leading us through the complexities of publishing a classbook. Stephen Foley Anthony Palermino Co-Editors

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DEDICATION Mr. Neil Macy “Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions,” stated Longfellow. Mr. Neil Macy has definitely accomplished many so-called “small things” during his career at Bulkeley High School. He has a justly deserved reputation among Bulkeley’s students as a fair and pro¬ gressive-thinking teacher. Despite his interest in Hartford’s political scene, he always has time to counsel a student or to discuss the is¬ sues of the day. As a parent he knows teenagers and enjoys working with them. He lectures on government in many places and was ad¬ visor of the Bulkeley debating team known as Opinion Exchange. His activities for the Hartford Federation of Teachers are known and appreciated throughout the city’s school system. He also finds time to instruct students in religious school after hours. You will readily agree that Mr. Macy has succeeded remarkably well in the teaching profession which isn’t such a “small thing” after all. It is with great pride and deep appreciation for his services to Bulkeley that the Class of 1968 proudly dedicates the Maple Leaves to Mr. Neil Macy. 4