Bulkeley High School - Class Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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PRINCIPAL 9 S MESSAGE In each of the past eight years, I have expressed in Maple Leaves a sincere wish for the future success of each member of the gradua¬ ting class and have also included a statement of challenge or resolve in the hope that it will give graduates some insight and perspective into the unique position that graduation has placed them in the grand design. Posed were such questions as: Where are you go¬ ing? . . . How are you going? . .. Do ends justify the means? etc. This year I query—if this were to be my last charge to a class, and someday of course, there must be one, what would I say? I think that I would state that a mans actions in all situations must stem from his philosophy of life. That the latter is formed by the impact of his school, his family life, his church and society in general have had on him. This philosophy gives a man direction, de¬ termines not only patterns of procedures in action but also actions themselves, and gives one that inner strength which supports during times of stress. Without a philosophy of life, a person is like a mean¬ dering stream on a flat plain moving about aimlessly and seeking for that lower level. To members of the class of 1968, my challenge to each of you is to develop through conscious thought a philosophy of life for your¬ selves—one that will give you direction in these troubled times; a philosophy that will enable you to choose consistently right from wrong; a philosophy that will give you support and guidance when crucial decisions of life have to be made. To the class of 1968— my best wishes, God speed and farewell. Frederick T. Bashour

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HONORARY DEDICATION Mr. Medill Bair We, the Class of 1968, proudly make our honorable dedication to Mr. Medill Bair, superintendent of the Hartford Public School Sys¬ tem. Only two years have elapsed since Mr. Bair left California to as¬ sume his present position, yet already he has placed an indellible mark of progress on education. Mr. Bair s liberal handling of educa¬ tional problems and the compassion he has shown for the educators and students throughout the school system are highly commendable characteristics indeed. The city of Hartford is fortunate that our school system is in such capable hands. Thus, the Class of 1968 is pleased to dedicate its class book to Mr. Medill Bair.