Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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1.1 W 1 . S- ( il RDO Sn - Master English Si six I ). S.M mi English Library Ai k i B. McN ' ab English VI K) CAN FORCET: Lewis S. Cordon (or “Doc ) reading the Highwayman, complete with sound effects? Miss Susan I). Smith’s passion lor order and neatness in her classroom? Miss McNair’s memory passages and her quiet dignified manner ol reading notices? Miss Cannon ' s valiant efforts to make erti cicnt secretaries out of some of us? Miss McIntyre’s sophistication, charm, and her unusual good taste tor lovely clothes? Mr. Comiskey’s delightful chats and his lunch ol milk and crackers ' Mu. anil) M. (Jan o Stenography Typewriting 1 I I I V M. Mel I YRI English Ei inch J()II I-’. CoMISKEY Bookkeeping 10

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When we entered school as Freshmen we inherited from upper classmen wild stories about our teachers to be. Now, as we leave our dear school and our teachers, we say, in all fair- ness, that in our four years of study under them we have never found any truth in such tales. To the contrary, today as we stand on the threshold of a new life, we are sorry to leave them, for we know that nowhere in our future endeavors will we find such sympathetic, under- standing, kind and generous men and women. For four long years we have listened to them and absorbed their teachings. We have talked to them and received their advice. When we were in trouble, we went to them and found them always ready to help us. When we were in doubt they were always willing to devote their time and efforts to bring us co a clearer understanding. We know that at times we were stubborn, and often brought their wrath down upon our heads. The teaching profession is filled with times of stress and strain, times when the most patient teacher ' s nerves are tried beyond en- durance. And we do not attempt to conceal the fact that we made it harder at times for our teachers. Flowever, as we look back upon sev- eral such harrowing experiences, we realize the error of our ways. We deeply regret our in- ability to understand their position. We were foolish boys and girls in our “teens,” uncon- trollable and often times unmanageab ' e. But their kindness and patience soon won us over. Our Principal with his stern manner only sought for the best and now we realize, as we begin to face life, that he was correct in his strictness. Tribute to the Faculty So, as we are about to leave the portals of our Alma Mater, it is only right that we pay, in our simple way, the highest tribute to our Faculty. From the bottom of our hearts and with the deepest sincerity, we say to you, the Faculty: We greatly appreciate your interest in us; we thank you and wish that we could in some way repay you for your kindness toward us.” “Classes wi.l come and go. You will probably soon for- get us, but rest assured that we shall always re- member you for your part in making our four years at Clinton Fligh School the happiest years we have ever spent.” “There is not one student in the class who does not join wholeheartedly in this tribute. There were times when harsh words passed be- tween us, but that is all gone and forgotten. Today we remember only the fact that you were compelled to speak to us in such a manner for our own interests. We know now that you, our teachers, were always our friends, although we did not always appreciate this. So good-bye, dear friends; and from the bottom of our hearts “Thanks.” Eben S. Cobb 9

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tfo M John F. Mitcheli. Latin Waldo T. Davis Latin, Physiology History From iyno Com men ial Geography Mary M. Kerrigan French Faculty MEMORIES OF: Mr. Mitchell goading us on to better our efforts with the class book, and his untiring efforts as our class advisor. Mr. Davis in his legal manner telling us about the Fall of Rome or the Rise o! the Roman Empire. Miss Bachose’s stern and compelling man- ner as some six foot Senior tried to belittle her. Miss Kerrigan’s snappy comebacks and in- sinuations. Miss Comaskey trying to teach German without including Hitler. Mr. Garrity ' s brusque and mannish atti- tude set off by that simply too charming per- manent. Helen M. Bachose Latin, French Anne T. Comaskey French, German James T. Garrity Science, Cit ies Physiology 1 I